Container for vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a container for a vehicle, comprising a first housing part (1) and a second housing part (2); the first housing part (1) is movable relative to the second housing part (2) between an extended position and a retracted position; the container further comprises a traction cable (4, 5) which moves the first housing part (1) in a straight line relative to the second housing part (2) when the first housing part (1) is moved. This is such that when a user moves the first housing portion relative to the second housing portion, the traction cable allows the entire first housing portion to move in a straight line.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a container for a vehicle, in particular for a two-wheeled or three-wheeled vehicle, the inner volume of which can be expanded according to the user's wishes. Background Art

[0002] It is common to use containers on motorcycles to store the user's belongings, such as a helmet.

[0003] These containers are placed on the rear or side of the motorcycle and include a base with a lid that can be locked to the base with a key lock to prevent unauthorized users from accidentally opening the container.

[0004] Depending on the needs of the user, he / she can choose containers of different sizes, but usually motorcycle containers have a fixed internal volume that cannot be changed if the user temporarily needs a larger volume.

[0005] To solve this problem, there are known retractable containers, ie a part of the base or lid has a flexible or retractable portion so that it can be extended, but this also means limitations in design.

[0006] These variable volume containers can provide additional volume when needed by the user, but this can result in additional costs to the manufacturer of such containers because they require a mechanism to extend the additional portion of the container in a user-friendly manner. Summary of the invention

[0007] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a container for a vehicle that can change its volume and is convenient for users to use.

[0008] The container for a vehicle of the present invention not only solves the above disadvantages, but also has other advantages as described below.

[0009] A container for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described in detail below.

[0010] Specifically, the container for a vehicle comprises:

[0011] - a first housing part; and

[0012] - a second housing part,

[0013] The first housing portion is movable relative to the second housing portion between an extended position and a retracted position;

[0014] A traction cable which, when the first housing part is moved, causes the first housing part to move in a straight line relative to the second housing part.

[0015] That is, when the user moves the first housing portion relative to the second housing portion, the pulling cable causes the entire first housing portion to move in a straight line.

[0016] When the container is used on the side of a vehicle such as a motorcycle, the straight line is substantially horizontal in the use position of the container.

[0017] Due to this feature, the change from the extended position to the retracted position or from the retracted position to the extended position can be achieved by pushing or pulling from any point of the movable shell of the container, the movable part does not rotate on its own, that is, maintains parallel displacement, and due to the existence of the traction cable, there is no need to use any additional intermediate mechanism. Therefore, the user experience is simpler and more comfortable.

[0018] Preferably, the first and second housing parts are connected to each other by a movable element comprising a guide.

[0019] Furthermore, a traction cable is mounted on the movable element.

[0020] According to a preferred embodiment, one end of each traction cable is attached to one of the guides and the other end of each traction cable is attached to the other guide.

[0021] Preferably, the traction cables cross each other, and according to a preferred embodiment, each traction cable comprises a first section, an inclined section and a second section, wherein the traction cables cross at the midpoints of their inclined sections.

[0022] The container for a vehicle according to the present invention also preferably comprises at least one locking lever connected to the slide, such that actuation of the lever causes the slide to move.

[0023] Furthermore, the slider is preferably provided with a stopper which blocks or releases the movement of the slider and the movable element, since the slider and the movable element are interdependent. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] For a better understanding of the above, some drawings are included in this document, which show practical implementations of embodiments in a schematic manner and purely by way of non-limiting example.

[0025] Figure 1 and Figure 2 are perspective views of a container for a vehicle according to the present invention in a retracted position and an extended position, respectively;

[0026] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a traction cable for a container of a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figures 4 to 9 is a schematic diagram of different possible arrangements of the traction cable of the container for a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0028] Fig.10 and Fig.11 They are three-dimensional views of the first shell portion of the container of the present invention in an extended position and a retracted position respectively.

[0029] Fig.12 and Fig.13 are three-dimensional views of a locking lever of a towing cable and its locking system in an extended position and a retracted position, respectively;

[0030] Fig.14 and 15 are sectional elevational views of a portion of a container according to the invention in its retracted position and in its extended position, respectively. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The container for a vehicle according to the present invention is shown in a retracted position and an extended position, respectively.

[0032] For this purpose, the container comprises a first housing part 1 and a second housing part 2, wherein at least one of the parts is movable relative to the other part.

[0033] According to a preferred embodiment, the first housing part 1 is provided with a cover 11 and the second housing part 2 is attached to the motorcycle such that the first housing part 1 is movable relative to the second housing part 2 .

[0034] The traction cables 4 , 5 move the first housing part 1 in a straight line relative to the second housing part 2 when a displacement of the first housing part 1 occurs, which displacement is performed by a user of the container.

[0035] Furthermore, the container comprises a movable element 10 provided with a guide 3 connecting the first housing part 1 and the second housing part 2 as will be described below.

[0036] Figure 3 The arrangement of the traction cables 4, 5 is shown in more detail. As shown in the figure, the traction cables 4, 5 are two pairs of traction cables.

[0037] It should be noted that the second pair of traction cables 5 is not necessary, as actuation can be performed by the first pair of traction cables 4 alone, but it is preferred to use two pairs of traction cables to balance the applied forces.

[0038] Figures 4 to 9 Different possible arrangements of the towing cables are shown.

[0039] Specifically, Figure 4 Two traction cables are shown crossing each other using two guides. Figure 5 Two traction cables are shown crossing each other using three guides. Figure 6 Two traction cables are shown crossing each other using four guides. Figure 7 Four traction cables are shown crossing each other using four guides. Figure 8 Four pairs of traction cables are shown, wherein each pair of traction cables crosses each other using three guides, and Fig. 9 Four pairs of traction cables are shown, wherein each pair of traction cables crosses each other in different planes using three guides.

[0040] like Fig.10 and 11 As shown, the traction cables 4, 5 are arranged and extend in the first shell part 1, although they can also be located in the second shell part 2, and both ends of each traction cable 4, 5 are attached to the guide 3, which is interdependent with the second shell part 2, although if the traction cables 4, 5 are located in the second shell part 2, they will be interdependent with the first shell part 1.

[0041] In this way, an actuation of the traction cables 4 , 5 causes a displacement of the first housing part 1 relative to the second housing part 2 .

[0042] like Figure 3 As shown, according to this embodiment, each traction cable 4, 5 comprises a first section 12, an inclined section 13 and a second section 14. In addition, all traction cables 4, 5 cross at a midpoint 6.

[0043] The traction cables 4 , 5 can be manually actuated from any point on the housing part 1 .

[0044] Fig.12 and 13 A movable element 10 is shown, which comprises locking bars 7, each of which is connected to a slide 8, so that actuation of the locking bars 7 causes the slide 8 to move, as shown in FIG. Fig.12 and 13 shown.

[0045] Furthermore, the slider 8 is provided with a stopper 9 , and since the slider 8 and the movable element 10 are connected to each other, the stopper 9 blocks or releases the movement of the slider 8 and the movable element 10 .

[0046] These stoppers 9 can be Fig.13 The locked position in the retracted position shown moves to Fig.12 The locked position is shown in the extended position and vice versa.

[0047] To facilitate compression, Fig.14 and 15 The relative movement of the first housing part 1 and the second housing part 2 and the movable element 10 in the retracted and extended positions, respectively, is shown.

[0048] The operation of the container for vehicles of the present invention is as follows: When the user wishes to expand the capacity of the container, he / she only needs to actuate the lever 7, for example, located on the first housing part 1 or the movable element 10, release the displacement of the first housing part 1 relative to the second housing part 2, and pull the first housing part 1.

[0049] Due to the presence of the traction cables 4, 5, the first housing part 1 moves in a straight line relative to the second housing part 2. In other words, when the user moves the first housing part 1 relative to the second housing part 2, the traction cables cause the entire first housing part 1 to move in a straight line.

[0050] When the container is used on the side of a vehicle such as a motorcycle, the straight line is substantially horizontal in the use position of the container.

[0051] Furthermore, in order to lock the container in its extended position, the user has to position the slide 8 using the same locking lever 7 by means of a locking stop 9 , which is also present on the second housing part 2 .

[0052] Although reference has been made to particular embodiments of the invention, it will be obvious to a person skilled in the art that the vehicle described may be subjected to numerous changes and modifications and that all the details mentioned may be replaced by technically equivalent details without departing from the scope of protection defined in the appended claims.

Claims

1. A container for a vehicle, comprising: - a first housing part (1); and - a second housing part (2), wherein the first housing portion (1) is movable relative to the second housing portion (2) between an extended position and a retracted position; The container is characterized in that the container further comprises a traction cable (4, 5), and when the first shell part (1) moves, the traction cable (4, 5) causes the first shell part (1) to move along a straight line relative to the second shell part (2).

2. The container for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The first housing part (1) and the second housing part (2) are connected to each other via a movable element (10).

3. The container for a vehicle according to claim 2, wherein: The movable element (10) comprises a guide (3).

4. The container for a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: The traction cables (4, 5) are mounted on the movable element (10) or the second housing part (2).

5. The container for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: One end of each of the traction cables (4, 5) is attached to one of the guide members (3), and the other end of each of the traction cables (4, 5) is attached to the other of the guide members (3).

6. The container for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: The traction cables (4, 5) cross each other.

7. The container for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: Each of the traction cables (4, 5) comprises a first section (12), an inclined section (13) and a second section (14).

8. The container for a vehicle according to claim 6 or 7, wherein: The traction cables (4, 5) cross at the midpoint (6) of their inclined sections (13).

9. A container for vehicles according to claim 1 or 2, comprising at least one locking lever (7) connected to a slide (8) such that actuation of the locking lever (7) causes the slide (8) to move.

10. The container for a vehicle according to claim 9, wherein: The slider (8) is provided with a stopper (9), which blocks or releases the movement of the slider (8) and the movable element (10), and the slider (8) and the movable element (10) support each other.

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