Patent ID: 8376436
Filing Date: 2013-02-19
Classification: B60R

Abstract:
1. A storage box assembly for a vehicle, comprising: a case in which an opening is formed on an upper surface thereof; and a slidable lid provided on the case for opening and closing the opening, wherein a surface of the lid and the upper surface of the case form a flush surface in a state where the lid is fully closed, the lid is moved to be retracted in the case by a guide mechanism when the lid is opened, the guide mechanism includes: the lid is capable of being curved as a whole by being bent at portions between the guide pins, a swing axis pin that functions as a swing center of a leading edge of the lid when closing the lid and a cam pin are provided at the leading edge of the lid, an urging member that is attached to the swing axis pin and urges the leading edge of the lid for maintaining the flush surface of the lid, a cam flange that is provided on the case and restricts or guides movement of the cam pin, and the cam flange includes a hold end that holds the cam pin when the lid is fully closed for maintaining the flush surface of the lid, and an inclined guide surface along which the cam pin slides while the lid is opened or closed.