JPH0238411B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to an ashtray device for a vehicle, and particularly to one that can automatically take in and take out an ashtray. Concerning what is useful and effective.

[Conventional technology]

As an ashtray device installed in the driver's seat of a car, the ashtray is slidably inserted into a storage area on the front panel so that it can be taken in and out, and the ashtray can be pulled out by hand from the storage area when necessary. There is something configured.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

In such an automobile ashtray device, it is necessary to manually insert and remove the ashtray, which poses a problem in terms of safe driving.

An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle ashtray device that can automatically take in and take out an ashtray.

[Means for solving problems]

The ashtray device for a vehicle according to the present invention is a vehicle ashtray device in which an ashtray 12 is provided in a storage section 1 opened in a part of the vehicle so that the ashtray 12 can be moved forward and backward by a motor 18. 4 is formed, and a moving body 5 having guide portions 6 and 7 that slidably fit into the guide grooves 3 and 4 is inserted into the storage portion 1 so as to be movable forward and backward. A holding part 8 for holding the ashtray 12 is formed, and the ashtray 12 is detachably held in the ashtray holding part 8 by an engaging means, and an actuator installation part 17 is provided at the rear of the movable body 5. This actuator installation part 17 is formed.
A motor 18 and a reduction gear device 19 are housed in the vehicle, and the vehicle is further provided with a rack 20, which is connected to the reduction gear device 19.
In addition, a control device 23 is provided which rotates the motor 18 in forward and reverse directions to move the movable body 5 forward and backward, and this control device 23 controls a forward switch 24a provided on the movable body 5.
Alternatively, a first delay circuit 26a outputs a forward activation signal a predetermined time later than when the cigarette lighter 34 is operated, and the motor 18 is biased in the forward direction using the output of the first delay circuit 26a. and a first holding circuit 28a that moves the movable body 5 forward by meshing with the reduction gear device 19; a forward stop switch 25a that stops the operation of the moving body 5; and a backward switch 24b provided on the moving body 5.
A second delay circuit 26b outputs a backward operation signal a predetermined time later than the operation of A second holding circuit 28b that moves the movable body 5 backward by engaging with the device 19; and a second holding circuit 28b that is provided between the vehicle body and the movable body 5 and detects the backward stop position of the movable body 5 and stops the operation of the motor 18. and a reverse stop switch 25b.

[Effect]

According to the above-mentioned means, the ashtray 12 is connected to the motor 18.
Since the ashtray 12 is moved forward and backward, the ashtray 12 can be automatically moved in and out when necessary when driving the vehicle.

The ashtray 12 is detachably held on the movable body 5, and the movable body 5 is moved forward and backward with respect to the storage section 1.
At the time of cleaning, the ashtray 12 is detached from the movable body 5 and can be easily cleaned. Moreover, since the motor 18 and the reduction gear device 19 are provided on the movable body 15, no inconvenience will occur even if the ashtray 12 is washed with water.

Since the movable body 5 is provided with an ashtray 12, a motor 18, and a reduction gear device 19, the simple operation of meshing the reduction gear device 19 with the rack 20 and inserting the movable body 5 into the storage section 1 of the vehicle can be done. A vehicle ashtray device can be incorporated into a vehicle.

Cigarette lighter 34 and switches 24a, 24
Since delay circuits 26a and 26b are provided to perform the forward and backward operation after a predetermined time delay after the switch is operated, the ashtray 12 will not hit your hand when you operate the cigarette lighter, or the ashtray 12 will move forward and hit your hand at the same time as the switch is operated. There is no pressing force, which eliminates discomfort and improves safety.

[Example] Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an automobile ashtray device which is an embodiment of the present invention, Figs. 2 and 3 are longitudinal sectional views for explaining its operation, and Fig. Its exploded perspective view and FIG. 5 are its schematic circuit diagrams.

In this embodiment, the automobile ashtray device includes a storage section 1 for storing an ashtray.
is arranged substantially horizontally at a suitable location on the front panel 2 of the driver's seat of the automobile, and is opened so as to form a horizontally elongated substantially rectangular window hole. In the storage section 1, a pair of horizontal guide grooves 3 are cut approximately horizontally on both left and right sides, and a pair of vertical guide grooves 4 are cut approximately vertically on both left and right ends of the bottom surface. A movable body 5 having a substantially rectangular outer shape when viewed from above is inserted into and supported so as to be movable in the front-rear direction. That is, a pair of horizontal guide portions 6 are disposed substantially horizontally along both left and right long sides of the movable body 5, and a pair of vertical guide portions 7 are protruded approximately vertically along both left and right long sides. These guide parts 6, 7
are the horizontal and vertical guide grooves 3 in the housing part 1,
4 is slidably fitted.

A holding part 8 for holding an ashtray is disposed on approximately half of the front side (hereinafter referred to as the front side) of the movable body 5, and the holding part 8 forms a window hole whose outer shape is approximately square when viewed from above. It is established as follows. On the upper surface of the movable body 5, a pair of side pressers 9 are erected at substantially the center of the left and right sides of the holding portion 8, and a pair of retaining claws 10 are arranged at the front ends of the left and right sides, respectively. A hook part 11 is disposed substantially horizontally at the center of the rear side (hereinafter referred to as the rear side) edge of the holding part 8, and the hook part 11 is bent at a substantially right angle horizontally.

The ashtray 12 is formed in the shape of a substantially square tray, and a cigarette receptacle 13 is arranged and installed inside the ashtray so as to extend along the front edge. The ashtray 12 has a pair of front engaging members 14 disposed at the front end portions of both left and right sides, and the engaging members 14 are formed into a substantially elliptical tube shape using leaf springs. Further, a curved portion 15 is formed at the rear end of the bottom wall of the ashtray 12 so that it becomes shallower toward the rear, and a rear engagement member 16 is formed on the outer surface of the curved portion 15. It is placed and fixed in the center. The engaging member 16 is formed into a substantially τ shape using a leaf spring, and the front end of its horizontal piece is fixed to the curved portion 15 .

The ashtray 12 configured in this manner is detachably attached to the holding portion 8 of the movable body 5 having the above configuration.

That is, when the front part of the ashtray 12 is pushed down while the ashtray 12 is aligned with the holding part 8 and the rear end of the horizontal piece of the engaging member 16 is aligned with the hook part 11, the ashtray 12 is It is inserted into the holding part 8 while being pressed by the side presser 9 on both left and right sides, and the front engaging member 14 is engaged with the retaining claw 10 . In this state, the ashtray 12 is held by the holding portion 8 of the movable body 5 without wobbling due to the elastic forces of the front and rear engaging members 14, 16, the hook portion 11, etc.

When you want to remove the ashtray 12 from the movable body 5, such as when cleaning, when you pull up the front part of the ashtray 12, the front engaging member 14 and the retaining claw 10 are removed.
At the same time, the curved part 15 at the rear end of the ashtray rolls on the upper edge of the hook part 11, and the engagement between the rear engaging member 16 and the hook part 11 is released. Therefore, the ashtray 12 can be easily removed from the holding part 8 of the movable body 5 by a one-touch operation of simply pulling up the front part.

An actuator installation section 17 is formed in the rear half of the movable body 5, and a motor 18 as an actuator and a gear device 19 as a reduction gear are installed in this installation section 17. A rack 20 is meshed with the final stage gear 19a of the reduction gear device 19, which is connected to the rotating shaft 18a of the motor 18, under the elastic force of a leaf spring 22 installed on the installation part 17. The end portion thereof is rotatably supported by a hinge 21 installed at the back of the front panel 1.

A control device 23 is connected between the motor 18 and the power source B. The control device 23 includes a forward switch 24a, a backward switch 24b, a forward switch for cleaning 24c, a forward stop switch 25a, a backward stop switch 25b, a forward stop switch for cleaning 25c,
First, second and third delay circuits 26a, 26b and 26c, first, second and third waveform shaping circuits 27a, 27b and 27c, first, second and third holding circuits 28a, 28b and 28c, OR
It includes a circuit 29, a forward relay drive circuit 30, a backward relay drive circuit 31, a forward relay 32, and a backward relay 33, which are configured to realize the functions described below.

The forward switch 24a, the backward switch 24b, and the forward switch during cleaning 24c are normally open manual push button switches, etc., and are arranged in alignment on the front surface of the movable body 5 for easy operation. Further, the forward switch 24a is connected to the cigarette lighter 34.
It is linked to the cigarette lighter 34 and turns on when the cigarette lighter 34 is pressed.

Each of the stop switches 25a, 25b, and 25c consists of a normally open limit switch, etc., and is disposed at an appropriate location within the front panel 1. Convex portions 35a, 35b and 35c
Each is configured to turn on when it comes into contact with the

Next, the action will be explained.

When a driver or the like who wants to smoke presses the lighter 34 provided on the front panel 1, the forward switch 24a linked thereto is automatically turned on. When the advance switch 24a is turned on, the first delay circuit 26a is activated and the first holding circuit 28a is set. At this time, the delay circuit avoids the disturbance caused by the chattering phenomenon when the switch is turned on, and also delays the forward movement of the ashtray by an appropriate amount of time from the time of the switch operation, eliminating the discomfort caused by simultaneous operation and activation. let

When the first holding circuit 28a is set, the OR circuit 29 outputs, so the forward relay drive circuit 30
turns on. When the circuit 30 is turned on, the relay coil 32a in the forward relay 32 is excited, so the relay switch 32b is switched to the power supply side contact. When the relay switch 32b is switched, the power supply B→forward relay switch 32b→
Since the current is applied in the forward direction from the motor 18 to the backward relay switch 33b to the ground, the motor 18 rotates in the forward direction.

Since this state is held by the first holding circuit 28a, it is not necessary to keep pressing the switch 24a and the cigarette lighter 34. The same applies to the backward switch 24b and the forward cleaning switch 24c.

When the motor 18 rotates forward, the reduction gear device 19
Since the final stage gear 19a rolls in the forward direction on the rack 20 supporting the rear end, the movable body 5 moves forward in the storage section 1 using the guide grooves 3 and 4 as guides, and the ashtray 12 moves forward in the storage section 1. Protrudes from part 1.

When the movable body 5 moves forward to a predetermined position, the forward stop protrusion 35a contacts the forward stop switch 25a and turns it on. When the switch 25a is turned on, the first waveform shaping circuit 27a is activated and the first waveform shaping circuit 27a is activated.
The holding circuit 28a is reset. At this time, the waveform shaping circuit avoids troubles caused by the chattering phenomenon when the switch 25a is turned on.

When the first holding circuit 28a is reset, OR
Since the circuit 29 stops outputting, the forward relay drive circuit 30 is turned off. By turning off this circuit 30, relay coil 32a in forward relay 32
Since the relay switch 32b is demagnetized, the relay switch 32b is returned to the ground side contact. As a result, a short circuit path is formed from ground to relay switch 32b to motor 18 to backward relay switch 33b to ground, and the motor 18 is suddenly stopped.

When the motor 18 stops, the movable body 5 maintains the state in which the ashtray 12 protrudes from the storage section 1 to a predetermined smoking position, as shown in FIG.

After finishing smoking, when the driver presses the reverse switch 24b disposed on the front of the movable body 5, the second delay circuit 26b is activated and the second holding circuit 28b is set. With this setting, the reverse relay drive circuit 31 is turned on, so that the relay coil 33a of the reverse relay 33 is excited, and the relay switch 33b is switched to the power supply side contact. As a result, the motor 18 rotates in the reverse direction because the current is passed in the opposite direction: power supply B→backward relay switch 33b→motor 18→forward relay switch 32b→earth.

When the motor 18 rotates in the opposite direction, the reduction gear device 19
Since the final stage gear 19a rolls on the rack 20 in the backward direction, the movable body 5 moves in the guide grooves 3 and 4.
The ashtray 12 is moved back from the storage section 1 using the guide as shown in FIG.

When the movable body 5 retreats to the original storage position, the backward stop protrusion 35b comes into contact with the backward stop switch 35b, turning it on. This switch 35b
When turned on, the second waveform shaping circuit 27b operates and resets the second holding circuit 28b. This reset causes the reverse relay drive circuit 31 to
In order to turn off, the backward relay coil 33a is demagnetized and the relay switch 33b is returned to the ground side contact. As a result, earth → backward relay switch 33b → motor 18 → forward relay switch 32
Since a short circuit path is formed from b to ground, the motor 18 is suddenly stopped.

In this state, the movable body 15 returns to its original position as shown in FIG. 1, and the ashtray 12 is properly stored in a predetermined position.

If you want to clean the ashtray 12, press the cleaning switch 24c arranged on the front of the moving body 5, and the third
The delay circuit 26c is activated and the third holding circuit 28c is set. With this set, OR circuit 29
is output, so the forward relay drive circuit 30 is turned on.
do. When this circuit 30 is turned on, the forward relay coil 32a is demagnetized and the relay switch 32b is switched to the power supply side contact. As a result, since the current flows in the forward direction, the motor 18 rotates in the forward direction and moves the movable body 5 forward.

In this case, the forward stop switch 25a
Since the third holding circuit 28c is not reset even if it is turned off by a, the movable body 5 overcomes the smoking position and moves further forward. The forward stop switch 25c during cleaning is connected to the convex portion 35c.
When it comes into contact with and turns on, the third waveform shaping circuit 27
c operates and resets the third holding circuit 28c.

This reset causes the OR circuit 29 to stop outputting and the forward relay drive circuit 30 to turn off. As a result, as described above, a short circuit path is formed and the motor 18 is suddenly stopped.

In this state, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable body 5 is in a state in which the ashtray 12 is sufficiently protruded from the storage section 1, so the work of attaching and detaching the ashtray 12 to the movable body 5 is easy. can be done.

After cleaning, when returning to the original retracted state, the ashtray is automatically retracted in accordance with the aforementioned retract operation by operating the retract switch 24b.

By the way, when an unexpected external force is applied to the movable body 5, such as when the movable body 5 is accidentally pulled out or pushed in by manual operation, the movable body 5, motor 18, reduction gear device 19, and rack 20
There is a risk that various components such as the following may be damaged. Therefore, it is desirable to employ means for releasing unexpected external forces applied to the moving body 5. Possible means for this purpose include setting the pushing force of the leaf spring 22 that engages the rack 20 and the gear 19a to be slightly smaller, using a friction transmission mechanism, and interposing an electromagnetic clutch mechanism.

According to the embodiment described above, the following effects can be obtained.

(1) By providing an actuator that moves the ashtray, the actuator can automatically move the ashtray in and out, which reduces the amount of movement necessary for smoking, etc. compared to manually putting in and taking out the ashtray. It is possible to reduce this, and by allowing the driver to concentrate on driving, it is possible to improve safety.

(2) By making the ashtray removably attached to the movable body, the ashtray can be completely removed from the storage section, making it easier to clean and washing with water.

(3) By configuring the ashtray to protrude more than when cleaning, it is possible to make it easier to attach and remove the ashtray when cleaning, and to prevent the ashtray from protruding more than necessary when smoking. can be avoided.

(4) By arranging the actuator on the moving ashtray side, it becomes possible to replace the existing vehicle ashtray device without major modification.

(5) By automating the loading and unloading of the ashtray, it is possible to enhance the luxury feel of the automobile.

(6) By linking the forward switch to the cigarette lighter, the ashtray can be set to the smoking position as the cigarette lighter is operated.

〔Effect of the invention〕

(1) Since the ashtray 12 is moved forward and backward by the motor 18, the driver of the vehicle can automatically put in and take out the ashtray 12 when necessary.

(2) The ashtray 12 is detachably held on the movable body 5,
Since the movable body 5 is moved forward and backward with respect to the storage section 1, the ashtray 12 is detached from the movable body 5 during cleaning, and cleaning can be easily performed.

(3) Furthermore, since the motor 18 and the reduction gear device 19 are provided on the movable body 15, no inconvenience will occur even if the ashtray 12 is washed with water.

(4) Since the moving body 5 is provided with the ashtray 12, the motor 18, and the reduction gear device 19, ease of assembly as a vehicle ashtray device is improved. In other words,
By making it into a unit, the vehicle ashtray device can be incorporated into the vehicle by a simple operation of engaging the reduction gear device 19 with the rack 20 and inserting the movable body 5 into the storage section 1 of the vehicle. It can be made optional.

(5) Cigarette lighter 34 and switch 24a, 2
Since delay circuits 26a and 26b are provided to perform the forward and backward operation with a predetermined delay after the operation of the ashtray 12 when the cigarette lighter is operated.
The ashtray 12 does not move forward at the same time as the switch is operated, and the ashtray 12 does not press against the hand, thereby eliminating the discomfort and improving safety.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an automobile ashtray device which is an embodiment of the present invention, Figs. 2 and 3 are longitudinal sectional views for explaining its operation, and Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view thereof. , FIG. 5 is a schematic circuit diagram thereof. 1... Storage section, 2... Front panel, 3, 4...
Guide groove, 5... Moving body, 6, 7... Guide portion,
8... Ashtray holding part, 9... Side presser, 10...
Retaining claw, 11... Hook part, 12... Ashtray,
13... Cigarette holder, 14... Front engaging member, 1
5... Curved portion, 16... Rear engaging member, 17
... Actuator installation part, 18 ... Motor (actuator), 19 ... Reduction gear device, 20 ...
...Rack, 21...Hinge, 22...Leaf spring, 2
3...control device, 24a-24c...switch,
25a-25c...stop switch, 26a-26
c...delay circuit, 27a-27c...waveform shaping circuit, 28a-28c...holding circuit, 29...OR
Circuit, 30, 31... Relay drive circuit, 32, 3
3... Relay, 34... Cigarette lighter, 35
a to 35c...stop convex portion.

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An ashtray 12 in a storage section 1 provided in a part of the vehicle.
In a vehicle ashtray device in which a motor 18 is provided to move forward and backward, guide grooves 3 and 4 are formed in the storage portion 1, and guide portions 6 and 7 are slidably fitted into the guide grooves 3 and 4. A movable body 5 having a movable body 5 is inserted into the storage part 1 so as to be movable back and forth, and a holding part 8 for holding the ashtray 12 is formed in the front part of the movable body 5. The movable body 5 is detachably held by an engaging means, and an actuator installation part 17 is formed at the rear of the movable body 5.
A motor 18 and a reduction gear device 19 are housed in the vehicle, and the vehicle is further provided with a rack 20, which is connected to the reduction gear device 19.
In addition, a control device 23 is provided which rotates the motor 18 in forward and reverse directions to move the movable body 5 forward and backward, and this control device 23 controls a forward switch 24a provided on the movable body 5.
Alternatively, a first delay circuit 26a outputs a forward activation signal a predetermined time later than when the cigarette lighter 34 is operated, and the motor 18 is biased in the forward direction using the output of the first delay circuit 26a. and a first holding circuit 28a that moves the movable body 5 forward by meshing with the reduction gear device 19; a forward stop switch 25a that stops the operation of the moving body 5; and a backward switch 24b provided on the moving body 5.
A second delay circuit 26b outputs a backward operation signal a predetermined time later than the operation of A second holding circuit 28b that moves the movable body 5 backward by engaging with the device 19; and a second holding circuit 28b that is provided between the vehicle body and the movable body 5 and detects the backward stop position of the movable body 5 and stops the operation of the motor 18. An ashtray device for a vehicle, comprising: a backward stop switch 25b;