JP3850479B2 - Automotive equipment storage unit - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an automotive device storage device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Examples of conventional automotive equipment storage devices include those shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, and those shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-183287.
[0003]
That is, according to the automobile device storage device shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a device 1 such as audio in which mounting brackets 2 formed of iron plates protrude from both sides, and a size capable of storing the device 1. It consists of an instrument panel 3 made of synthetic resin and having an opening 4 formed on the side.
[0004]
The left and right sides of the opening 4 have protrusions 6 and 6 protruding from the surface 5 position of the device 1, that is, protruding toward the rear part RR of the automobile, and the surface 5 and the protrusion 6 of the device 1. A closed loop-shaped decorative member 8 covers the left and right gap 7.
[0005]
Reference numeral 9 denotes an attachment edge portion that forms the opening 4 of the instrument panel 3 and has a function as an attachment portion on which the attachment bracket 2 is supported.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, according to such a conventional example, if the left-right width dimension 10 of the decorative member 8 is reduced, that is, thinned, in order to improve the appearance, the decorative member 8 itself becomes weak, and conversely, the left-right width dimension 10 of the decorative member 8 If the width of the surface 1 of the device 1 is increased, the distance between the convex portions 6 and 6 must be increased accordingly, and the overall design is affected. There is a risk of inhibiting the degree of freedom of modeling.
[0007]
In addition, during the operation of storing the device 1 in the instrument panel 3 through the opening 4, the device 1 may be swung from side to side due to variations in the work of the operator. There is a possibility that the mounting bracket 2 interferes with the convex portion 6 and damages the convex portion 6.
[0008]
In addition, when the device 1 is inserted into the opening 4 of the instrument panel 3, the operator cannot hold the device 1 behind the device 1, so that the device 1 can be held only from the near side. Since it becomes a cantilever operation of the device 1, it cannot be said that the workload is low, and an improvement is desired.
[0009]
Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above points, and the object of the present invention is to prevent the mounting bracket of the device from interfering with the convex portion of the instrument panel when mounting the device. An object of the present invention is to provide an automotive device storage device that can reduce the mounting work load.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-described problems, the invention according to claim 1 includes a device in which mounting brackets protrude from both sides, and an opening formed in a size that can accommodate the device. A panel main body formed with mounting edge portions on which the mounting brackets for the device are disposed on both sides of the unit, and a convex portion protruding from the surface position of the device in a state of being housed in the panel main body, and the panel main body An instrument panel formed by a front console that covers the front panel and a decorative member that covers a gap between the surface of the device and the convex portion, and the device is supported by the opening. In the automotive device storage device having a space where the back side of the device is closed to the instrument panel, the device is provided on the side edge between the convex portion and the mounting edge. Mounting bracket is in protrusion surface of the back side is formed by polymerizing the mounting rim with a projection amount not interfering is formed in the convex portion, the the protruding portion, the attachment during installation of the device the lower end portion of the use brackets can be temporary placed, as is, if we slide the lower end of the mounting bracket on the rear side, a tapered shape is formed in the mounting edge of the panel body naturally the through holes of the bracket with pre Quito the boss is formed is guidable guide surface to be engaged, on the surface of the car center side of the convex portion, the free end of the shelf portion of the decorative member It is characterized in that a flange with which the part can abut is formed.
[0011]
Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, when the device is attached to the opening, a side surface portion of the device is guided by the protruding portion, so that the mounting bracket of the device is the convex portion. Mounting without interfering with is possible. Further, when mounting the device in the opening, it is possible to place the lower end of the front Symbol mounting bracket to the guide surface, not cantilevered by the surface side of the device, the mounting work load of the equipment It can be reduced. Further, when the decorative member is locked to the support opening of the convex portion, the position of the decorative member is determined by the free end portion of the shelf portion of the decorative member coming into contact with the flange.
[0012]
Further, the front console can be supported at an accurate position of the panel body by supporting the mounting edge of the panel body so that the surface on the back side of the protruding portion of the front console is superposed. Further, the device can be reliably supported on the mounting edge of the panel body simply by placing the lower end of the mounting bracket on the guide surface of the panel body and pushing it in.
[0013]
Invention of Claim 2 is the apparatus storage part apparatus for motor vehicles of Claim 1, Comprising: The attachment part of the said decorative member can be inserted in the position close | similar to the said convex part of the protrusion part of the said instrument panel. A support opening is formed.
[0014]
Therefore, according to the invention of claim 2 , in addition to the effect of claim 1, the attachment portion of the decorative member can be inserted into the support opening of the protrusion close to the protrusion of the instrument panel. The gap between the left-right width dimension and the convex portion is increased, the width of the edge of the decorative member is increased, and the strength of the edge of the decorative member is increased accordingly.
[0015]
The invention according to claim 3 is the apparatus housing device for an automobile according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the flange has a support opening by rubbing a mold that forms a convex portion of the instrument panel. It is a base portion on one side formed.
[0016]
Therefore, according to the invention of claim 3 , in addition to the effect of claim 1 or claim 2, the free end of this flange is the reference on one side of the convex molding, so the mold is slid. As a result, since the support opening is formed by rubbing the molds, a separate mold is unnecessary, and the manufacturing cost can be obtained at a low cost.
[0017]
In addition, since the free end portion of the flange is a reference on one side of the convex portion molding, when the molding die is slid, a support opening is formed by rubbing the molding die. A molding die is not required, and the manufacturing cost can be obtained at a low cost.
[0020]
【The invention's effect】
As is clear from the above description, according to the invention described in claim 1, when the device is attached to the opening, a side portion of the device is guided by the protruding portion. The mounting bracket can be mounted without interfering with the convex portion. Further, when mounting the device in the opening, it is possible to place the lower end of the front Symbol mounting bracket to the guide surface, not cantilevered by the surface side of the device, the mounting work load of the equipment It can be reduced. Further, when the decorative member is locked to the support opening of the convex portion, the position of the decorative member is determined by the free end portion of the shelf portion of the decorative member coming into contact with the flange. Further, the front console can be supported at an accurate position of the panel body by supporting the mounting edge of the panel body so that the surface on the back side of the protruding portion of the front console is superposed. Also, just by placing the lower end of the mounting bracket to the guide surface of the panel body Komu press the device, the device will be reliably supported by the mounting edge portion of the panel body.
[0021]
According to the invention of claim 2, a support opening into which the attachment portion of the decorative member can be inserted is formed at a position close to the convex portion of the protruding portion of the instrument panel. In addition to the effect of claim 1, since the attachment portion of the decorative member can be inserted into the support opening of the protrusion close to the protrusion of the instrument panel, the gap between the left and right width dimensions of the device and the protrusion is large. As a result, the width of the edge of the decorative member increases, and the strength of the edge of the decorative member increases accordingly.
[0022]
According to the invention of claim 3, in addition to the effect of claim 1 or claim 2, since the free end of this flange is a reference on one side of the convex molding, when the molding die is slid, As a result, the support opening is formed by rubbing the mold, so that another mold is not required and the manufacturing cost can be obtained at a low cost.
[0025]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.
[0026]
FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 show an automotive equipment storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention. The same members as those in the conventional example shown in FIG. 7 to FIG.
[0027]
In other words, the automobile equipment storage device includes an audio equipment 1 in which mounting brackets 2 formed of iron plates are projected from both sides, and a left-right width dimension L1 of about 189 mm that the equipment 1 can be accommodated. The instrument panel 11 is made of a synthetic resin and has an opening 4 formed on the side.
[0028]
As shown by a solid line in FIG. 2, both sides of the left and right LRs of the opening 4 protrude from the surface 5 position of the device 1 in a state where the device 1 is completely stored in the instrument panel 11, that is, Convex portions 12, 12 projecting toward the rear RR of the automobile.
[0029]
Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the left and right LR gap 7 between the surface 5 of the device 1 and the convex portion 12 is covered with a closed-loop decorative member 13 so as to fill the left and right gap 7. .
[0030]
2 and 3, the instrument panel 11 includes a panel body 14 on which at least an attachment edge 9 having the opening 4 is formed, and the convex portion as shown in FIGS. 12 and 12 and a front console 15 covering the panel main body 14, and as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the rear surface 17 of the projections 12, 12 of the front console 15 is attached to the front console 15. Superposed on the edge 9 from the rear RR side of the automobile.
[0031]
As shown by a solid line in FIG. 2, the instrument 1 is supported on the opening 4 of the panel body 14 of the instrument panel 11, and the instrument panel 1 is disposed on the back surface 18 side of the instrument 1. 11 panel body 14 and front console 15 have a closed space 19.
[0032]
As shown in FIG. 3, the side edge 20 between the convex portions 12 and 12 of the front console 15 and the rear surfaces 17 and 17 of the convex portions 12 and 12 is left and right from the center position CL of the automobile. About 110 mm, that is, the left and right width L is about 220 mm.
[0033]
As shown in FIG. 2, the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 does not interfere with the protrusions 12, 12 (left and right protrusion dimensions: approximately 15.5 mm) of protrusion 16 is formed.
[0034]
That is, as shown by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 2, the protruding portion 16 is formed by inserting the device 1 with the side surface portion 21 of the device 1 touching the ridge line 22 of the protruding portion 16. Thus, when the device 1 is inserted, the free end 23 of the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 does not touch the edge 24 on the side facing the opening 4 of the projections 12 and 12.
[0035]
Note that the position of the device 1 indicated by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2 is such that the protruding portion 16 interferes with the free end portion 23 of the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 and the edge portion 24 of the convex portions 12 and 12. This is a hypothetical illustration of when there is only a protruding amount.
[0036]
As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, and 6, the protrusion 16 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape, and a guide surface 25 is formed on the upper surface thereof.
[0037]
Guiding surface 25, the lower end portion of the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 can be placed temporarily during mounting, while loaded in the guiding surface 25, sliding the lower end of the mounting bracket 2 to the back side If moved, the through hole 27 of the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 is naturally engaged with the tapered boss 26 formed on the mounting edge 9 of the panel body 14 as shown in FIG. To be guided. H1 in FIG. 6 is a gap between the upper edge portion of the through hole 27 of the mounting bracket 2 and the tip portion of the boss 26, and the through hole 27 of the mounting bracket 2 reaches the tip portion of the boss 26. In this state, the through hole 27 of the mounting bracket 2 is naturally formed to be guided by the boss 26.
[0038]
Needless to say, the boss 26 is pre-engaged with a through hole 28 in the rear surface 17 of the front console 15.
[0039]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a support opening 30 into which the attachment portion 29 of the decorative member 13 can be inserted and engaged is provided at a position close to the convex portions 12, 12 of the protruding portion 16 of the instrument panel 11. Formed.
[0040]
An edge 31 on one side of the support opening 30 is provided with a surface 32 having a front and rear dimension of 3 mm and an angle of 45 degrees toward the outside of the protrusion 16, that is, the outside of the left and right LRs of the automobile. It consists of the terminal part 33 extended outside by millimeters.
[0041]
The edge portion 34 which is the “flange” on the other side of the support opening 30 can contact the free end portion 36 of the shelf portion 35 of the decorative member 13 and the projections 12 and 12 as shown in FIG. As described above, the attachment portion 29 of the decorative member 13 can be inserted by being formed into a flange shape by a rubbing line 37 of a molding die not shown.
[0042]
The angle formed by the rubbing line 37 is 5 degrees in the front-rear direction.
[0043]
As described above, in such a device storage device for an automobile, when the device 1 is attached to the opening 4 surrounded by the convex portions 12 and 12 formed on the front console 15 of the instrument panel, FIG. 2, the side surface 21 of the device 1 is guided by the projecting portion 16, so that the mounting bracket 2 of the device 1 is formed on the front console 15 of the instrument panel 11. , 12 can be mounted without interfering.
[0044]
Further, when mounting the device 1 to the opening 4 of the panel body 14 of the instrument panel 11, it is possible to place the lower end of the mounting bracket 2 before Symbol apparatus 1 on the guide surface 25, the device 1 Therefore, the mounting work load of the device 1 can be reduced.
[0045]
Moreover, since the attachment part 29 of the said decorative member 13 can be inserted in the support opening 30 of the protrusion part 16 which adjoined the convex part 12 formed in the front console 15 of the said instrument panel 11, the left-right width dimension of the apparatus 1 and The gap 7 with the convex portion 12 is increased, the lateral width L3 of the edge portion 38 of the decorative member 13 is increased, and the strength of the edge portion 38 of the decorative member 13 is increased accordingly.
[0046]
Further, when the decorative member 13 is locked to the support opening 30 of the convex portion 12 formed on the front console 15 of the instrument panel 11, the free end portion 36 of the shelf portion 35 of the decorative member 13 corresponds to the support opening 30. By contacting the edge 34 on the other side, the position of the decorative member 13 is determined, and unevenness does not occur.
[0047]
Further, since the free end 39 of the edge 34 on the other side of the support opening 30 serves as a reference for one side of the convex 12 molding, when the molding die (not shown) is slid, the molding die is rubbed together. Thus, the support opening 30 is formed, so that a separate mold is not required and the manufacturing cost can be obtained at a low cost.
[0048]
Further, the front edge 17 of the projection 16 of the front console 15 of the instrument panel 11 is supported on the mounting edge 9 of the panel body 14 of the instrument panel 11 so as to overlap, The console 15 can be supported at an accurate position of the panel body 14.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view of a front console of an automobile equipment storage device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view of a cross section showing an assembly state of the automotive equipment storage device of FIG. 1;
3 is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along line SA-SA in FIG.
4 is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along line SB-SB in FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram according to an arrow C in FIG. 1;
6 is an enlarged cross-sectional explanatory diagram illustrating details of a D portion in FIG. 5; FIG.
FIG. 7 is a front view of a conventional instrument panel.
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of the main part.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Equipment 2 Equipment mounting brackets 3, 11 Instrument panel 4 Instrument panel opening 5 Equipment surface 7 Left-right gap 9 between equipment surface and convex 9 Instrument panel mounting edge 12 Convex 13 Cosmetic member 14 Instrument panel panel main body 15 Instrument panel front console 16 Protrusion 17 Front console back surface 18 Equipment back surface 19 Space closed by panel main body and front console 20 Convex and back of front console Side edge portion 21 between side surfaces 22 Side edge portion 23 of projecting portion Free edge portion 24 of mounting bracket Edge portion 25 of projecting portion Guide surface 29 of projecting portion Supporting portion 31 of decorative member Support opening 31 Support opening Edge 34 of the other side of the support Edge (flange) on the other side of the support opening
35 Shelf of decorative member 36 Free end 37 of shelf 37 Rub line 38 of molding die Edge 39 of decorative member Free end of edge on the other side

Claims (3)

A mounting edge having a device in which a mounting bracket protrudes from both sides and an opening formed in a size that can accommodate the device, and mounting brackets for the device are disposed on both sides of the opening. An instrument panel formed with a panel body formed with a front console that covers the panel body and is formed with a projection protruding from a surface position of the device in a state of being housed in the panel body. A decorative member that covers at least a gap between the surface and the convex portion, and has a space in which the back surface side of the device is closed to the instrument panel in a state where the device is supported by the opening. In the equipment storage device for automobiles,
The side edge portion between the convex portion and the mounting edge portion has a protruding amount so that the mounting bracket of the device does not interfere with the convex portion, and the inner surface overlaps with the mounting edge portion. A protrusion is formed,
Wherein the protruding portion is the lower end portion of the mounting bracket during installation of the device can be temporary placed, as it is, If we slide the lower end of the mounting bracket to the rear side, naturally guidable guide surface is formed such that the through hole in the bracket with pre Quito tapered boss formed on the mounting edges of the panel main body is engaged,
An automobile equipment storage device, wherein a flange on which the free end of the shelf of the decorative member can abut is formed on a surface of the convex portion on the vehicle center side. The automotive equipment storage device according to claim 1,
A device opening device for an automobile, wherein a support opening into which a mounting portion for a decorative member can be inserted is formed at a position close to the convex portion of the protruding portion of the instrument panel. It is the apparatus storage part apparatus for motor vehicles of Claim 1 or Claim 2, Comprising:
The automotive equipment storage device according to claim 1, wherein the flange is a base portion on one side formed with a support opening formed by rubbing a mold that forms a convex portion of the instrument panel.

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