Component for a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle and storage arrangement

Abstract

The invention relates to a component (10) for a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, which in a first position forms a holder and in a second position forms a partition in a storage compartment of a storage arrangement, wherein the component (10) is planar and has a rigid frame (14) enclosing an opening (16), an elastic retaining element (12) projecting at least partially into the opening (16), and at least one component-side fastening element (18) for detachable connection with a corresponding storage-side fastening element, wherein in the first position of the component (10) the object to be held can be inserted into the opening (16), wherein the elastic retaining element (12) is at least partially elastically deformable such that a restoring force resulting from the deformation of the retaining element (12) fixes the object in the inserted position in the opening (16).as well as a storage arrangement comprising a storage unit and at least one such component (10).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.

[0002] Components for storage arrangements and storage arrangements in passenger compartments of vehicles are known in numerous variations.

[0003] DE 10 2009 030 577 A1 discloses a storage arrangement for a vehicle, designed as a console, with a container for holding an object, in particular for holding a beverage container. The container has a detachable, disc-like component comprising a frame element and positioning elements mounted in the frame element for holding the object.

[0004] A disadvantage of such components and storage arrangements can be seen in the fact that they can only be used as holders for objects to be held. If no holder is required, the components can be folded away, pushed away, or removed. However, the components do not fulfill any other functions and / or tasks.

[0005] DE 10 2013 114 025 A1 discloses a device for holding beverage containers in a motor vehicle or in a carrier plate. The device consists of a hollow body with an opening on one side, through which the interior of the hollow body is accessible. A frame is provided that surrounds the hollow body in the area of ​​the opening or touches it. Finally, a cover is arranged in or on the frame, closes the opening, has a flat design and has at least one cut. The material forming the cover is at least partially elastic, and the cut expands towards the bottom of the hollow body when a compressive force is applied.

[0006] DE 10 2009 030 576 B4 discloses a device for laterally positioning at least one object, namely a beverage cup, a beverage can, or a bottle, relative to a container arranged in a motor vehicle that partially accommodates the object. The device comprises a frame part and positioning elements mounted therein. The frame part has groove-shaped regions, at least on mutually facing sides, for receiving the positioning elements in the frame part, wherein the positioning elements protrude into the opening formed by the frame part. The frame part and the respective positioning element form a two-component injection-molded part, in which the positioning element is made of a more flexible material than the frame part, and the positioning element has a recess in a transition region to the frame part.

[0007] The invention is based on the object of providing a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle with at least one component that fulfills multiple functions and is therefore more flexible in its use. This also allows the storage arrangement to be designed more flexible and / or more customized and / or more convenient.

[0008] This object is achieved by a storage arrangement having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments of the invention are specified in the dependent patent claims.

[0009] In order to provide a component for a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle which fulfills multiple functions and / or tasks and can therefore be used more flexibly, the component forms a holder in a first position and a partition wall in a second position in the storage space of a shelf of the storage arrangement. The component is flat and has a rigid frame enclosing an opening, an elastic holding element protruding at least partially into the opening, and at least one component-side fastening element for releasable connection to a corresponding storage-side fastening element. In the first position of the component, the object to be held can be inserted into the opening, wherein the elastic holding element is at least partially elastically deformable such that a restoring force resulting from the deformation of the holding element fixes the object in the inserted position in the opening.

[0010] In the following, an object to be held is understood to mean in particular a beverage container, such as a bottle, a can, a cup, a mug or a glass. Beverage containers are usually cylindrical and / or conical, with the diameter depending on the height and the fill volume. An object to be held can also be understood to mean a holder for a mobile device or a component of such a holder. Furthermore, the object to be held can also be understood to mean a container for garbage or waste or for a charging cable or for other suitable objects. Furthermore, the object to be held can be a mobile device, such as a mobile phone.

[0011] The holding element can be made of rubber or other suitable elastic materials, for example.

[0012] The frame can be made of a rigid and dimensionally stable material, such as plastic or metal. Preferably, a dimensionally stable material can be used that is used in other areas of the vehicle's passenger compartment, particularly for the storage arrangement. This allows the component to visually blend in with the passenger compartment or the storage arrangement.

[0013] The component can be a single-piece or multi-piece design. For example, the frame can be composed of multiple elements. Furthermore, the component-side fastening element can be a separate component, or it can be molded onto the frame or at least one of the frame elements, or it can be part of the frame.

[0014] Advantageously, the objects to be held do not rest with their bases against a support surface of the component, as is the case with conventional holders. The objects to be held are essentially held by the holding element. The rigid frame provides stability to the component. However, it is also possible for the support surface for the object to be held to be formed by another component, such as the surface of a center console or the floor of a storage compartment.

[0015] Since there is no support surface on the component to support the object to be held, a flat design of the component is possible.

[0016] In addition, the component can easily adapt to different cross-sections of possible objects to be held by deforming the holding element. A maximum cross-section of the objects to be held can be specified by a cross-section of the opening enclosed by the frame. Since the holding element can deform elastically, the objects can be reliably clamped in the opening by the acting restoring forces. A minimum cross-section of the objects to be held can be specified by a cross-section of the opening enclosed by the holding element. This means that objects with various round cross-sections and objects with square cross-sections that are smaller than the maximum cross-section can be securely held. In addition, rattling or slipping of the objects to be held can be effectively prevented by the acting restoring forces of the holding element.

[0017] Because the elastic retaining element extends at least partially into the opening, the effective cross-section of the opening enclosed by the frame in the second position can be significantly smaller than the effective cross-section in the first position when an object is inserted. This prevents objects from passing through the opening from one side of the partition to the other side when the component is used as a partition. Furthermore, the component's flat design means it takes up little space in the storage area.

[0018] In a further advantageous embodiment of the component, the frame can be constructed in two parts, and the elastic retaining element can be arranged between two frame elements. In this case, the component can have a stack-like structure, wherein the elastic retaining element can be clamped and / or fixed between an upper frame element and a lower frame element. Furthermore, the outer edges of the retaining element can be enclosed by the frame elements. More than two frame elements are also conceivable. The stack-like structure can advantageously facilitate assembly.

[0019] The frame elements can be connected to each other by a plug-in connection or other suitable connection. The retaining element can be at least partially clamped between the frame elements. The component is essentially designed as a flat disc. Furthermore, different materials with different properties in terms of elasticity and rigidity can be easily combined with each other in an advantageous manner.

[0020] Furthermore, the stacked structure allows for a variety of design options. For example, the frame elements can have different colors and / or materials. Furthermore, the retaining element can have a different color than at least one frame element. Molded-on portions of the frame elements can form the component-side fastening element. Alternatively, the component-side fastening element can be connected to the frame or one of the frame elements in a suitable manner.

[0021] In an advantageous alternative embodiment of the component, the frame and the elastic retaining element can be designed as a single piece, two-component injection-molded part. The frame and retaining element form a flat disc. The retaining element is injection-molded onto the area of ​​the frame surrounding the opening. The components can be selected such that a stable frame and an elastic retaining element can be created. These are reliably bonded to one another. The component-side fastening element can also be molded and / or injection-molded onto the frame. Alternatively, the component-side fastening element can be connected to the frame in a suitable manner. Different plastics with different properties in terms of elasticity and rigidity can also be easily combined with one another using the injection molding process.Furthermore, the frame and the holding element can have different colors.

[0022] In a further advantageous embodiment of the component, the holding element can span the opening and have at least one cut and / or at least one notch in the overlap area with the opening. The cut and / or notch can be straight, jagged, or wavy. Multiple cuts and / or notches can be arranged crosswise or in a star shape. Multiple cuts and / or notches can form an opening in the holding element, wherein the opening in the holding element has significantly smaller dimensions than the opening enclosed by the frame. The cuts and / or notches can be formed by punching and / or cutting. Due to the cuts and / or notches, the holding element has at least two holding tongues which deform in the insertion direction of the object to be held.In the injection molding process, a spanning retaining element can first be created, which is then punched or cut. Alternatively, the retaining element can be cast or injection-molded in the desired shape, eliminating the need for post-processing such as punching or cutting.

[0023] In a further advantageous embodiment of the component, the opening enclosed by the frame with a first cross-section can specify a maximum cross-section of the object to be held. Furthermore, a minimum cross-section of the objects to be held can be specified by a second cross-section of the opening enclosed by the holding element. This allows objects to be held with different cross-sections to be held by the holder. Since the holding element can adapt to different cross-sections, objects to be held with cross-sections smaller than the specified maximum cross-section can be held securely. Since beverage containers or holders for mobile devices or other containers have known cross-sections, the frame with a corresponding opening can be selected accordingly. This allows a large number of different containers and holding arrangements to be held securely by the component.

[0024] The advantages and preferred embodiments described for the component also apply to the storage arrangement according to the invention.

[0025] In order to provide a storage arrangement in a passenger compartment of a vehicle which can be designed more flexibly and / or individually, the storage arrangement comprises a storage which has a storage space, and at least one component as described above, wherein at least two storage-side fastening elements are arranged on a wall and / or on the floor of the storage space, which each form a detachable connection with a corresponding component-side fastening element of the component for fixing the component.

[0026] In a first position, the component forms a holder and, in a second position, a partition wall in the storage space of the storage of the storage arrangement. The component is flat and has a rigid frame enclosing an opening, an elastic holding element protruding at least partially into the opening, and at least one component-side fastening element for releasably connecting to a corresponding storage-side fastening element. In the first position of the component, the object to be held can be inserted into the opening, wherein the elastic holding element is at least partially elastically deformable such that a restoring force resulting from the deformation of the holding element fixes the object in the inserted position in the opening.

[0027] A storage compartment of the storage arrangement can be understood to mean a console, such as a center console, or a glove compartment or a storage compartment in the dashboard or a storage compartment in a vehicle door or a storage compartment on a vehicle seat or a trunk or luggage compartment.

[0028] In the following, the detachable connection can be understood as a force-locking and / or a form-locking connection, such as a tongue-and-groove connection, a plug-in connection, a snap-in connection, or a click connection. The component can have one or more component-side fastening elements. A first component-side fastening element can form the detachable connection with a corresponding first shelf-side fastening element of the shelf, and a second component-side fastening element can form the detachable connection with a corresponding second shelf-side fastening element of the shelf.The at least one component-side fastening element and the corresponding shelf-side fastening element are coordinated to create a secure and reliable connection, ensuring that the component is reliably connected to the wall or floor of the storage space and is thus fixed in position. Since the component can protrude horizontally in its function as a holder, there is a risk of unintentional overloading, which could damage the at least one component-side fastening element and / or the at least one shelf-side fastening element.Since the component is generally cheaper to replace, the detachable connection between the component and the shelf is designed so that the at least one component-side fastening element gives way or breaks first before the at least one shelf-side fastening element is damaged, which is more expensive to replace. This means that the at least one component-side fastening element can be designed as a so-called "sacrificial element," which is weaker and not as robust as the corresponding at least one shelf-side fastening element.

[0029] Advantageously, the component can form a holder in the first position and a partition in the second position. This allows the user to decide in which position the component is used in the storage arrangement. This allows the user to better adapt the storage arrangement to their needs and preferences. To enable further customization, the storage arrangement can have more than two storage-side fastening elements. Furthermore, the storage arrangement can have more than one such component.

[0030] In order for the component to form a reliable partition wall in the second position, the shape of the component, in particular the outer border of the component, can be adapted to a longitudinal section or cross section of the storage space in the region of the at least one storage-side fastening element.

[0031] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, a surface spanned by the frame with the opening in the first position of the component can be aligned perpendicular to a vertical direction of the storage space. In the second position of the component, the surface spanned by the frame with the opening can be aligned in the vertical direction of the storage space. By aligning the storage arrangement in the vertical direction, the component can form a partition wall and divide the storage space into several areas. By aligning it perpendicular to the vertical direction of the storage space, the component can form a holder that is easily accessible.

[0032] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, at least one storage-side fastening element of the at least two storage-side fastening elements can be arranged such that it is accessible from within the storage space. For example, the storage-side fastening element can be arranged on a floor or on the inside of a side wall of the storage space. The storage space can be accessible from above or from an end face or from a side. In this case, the at least one storage-side fastening element accessible from within the storage space and the corresponding component-side fastening element can fix the component in the second position or in the first position within the storage space. As a result, in the first position of the component, a holder can be created within the storage space, and in the second position of the component, a partition wall dividing the storage space into two areas can be created.The surface spanned by the frame with the opening can be aligned perpendicular to a floor of the storage space if the floor runs perpendicular to the vertical direction of the storage space.

[0033] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, at least one of the at least two storage-side fastening elements can be arranged so as to be accessible from outside the storage compartment. The at least one storage-side fastening element accessible outside the storage compartment and the corresponding component-side fastening element can fix the component in the first position. Furthermore, the storage-side fastening element can be arranged on an outer wall of the storage compartment or on an interior panel of the passenger compartment or on a vehicle seat. This allows the component to form a holder outside the storage compartment.

[0034] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, the at least one component-side fastening element can be designed as a fastening plug and the at least one storage-side fastening element can be designed as a corresponding plug receptacle. This means that the at least one component-side fastening element and the at least one storage-side fastening element can preferably form a plug connection. If the storage-side fastening element is designed as a plug receptacle, this can be accessible from both sides of the corresponding wall of the storage space, whereby this plug receptacle can form a connection from two sides with the component-side fastening element designed as a fastening plug. The component can therefore protrude into the interior of the storage space or be arranged outside the storage space.

[0035] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, the component can comprise two component-side fastening elements, which can interact with two corresponding storage-side fastening elements. A first component-side fastening element can be designed as an angled fastening hook, and a second component-side fastening element can be designed as an angled, spring-loaded fastening hook with a locking element, which is mounted on the component so as to be movable relative to the first component-side fastening element. A corresponding first storage-side fastening element can be designed as an angled receptacle into which the angled fastening hook can be inserted. When inserted, the angled fastening hook can engage behind an undercut of the angled receptacle and support itself against load.A corresponding second fastening element on the storage side can be designed as an angled receptacle into which the angled fastening hook with locking element can be inserted, wherein the locking element can engage behind an undercut of the angled receptacle and lock into place when inserted.

[0036] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, a release element can be designed to move the angled fastening hook with locking element from the locked state when actuated against the force of a spring element, so that the two component-side fastening elements can be released from the corresponding storage-side fastening elements and the component can be separated from the storage. This allows the component to be easily and quickly released from the storage.

[0037] In a further advantageous embodiment of the storage arrangement, the first component-side fastening element, designed as an angled fastening hook, can be designed in several parts with a base body and a holding finger, which can be connected to the base body for rotation about a rotation axis and, when inserted, can engage behind the undercut of the angled receptacle. The holding finger can be connected to the base body for rotation about a rotation axis and via a snap connection, which can be designed to prevent rotational movement of the holding finger in the idle state and to release the rotational movement of the holding finger in the released state. The snap connection can be triggered if a load force acting on the component exceeds a predeterminable threshold value. This can better protect the detachable connection or the component-side fastening element from damage.In addition, the retaining finger can be moved back to its rest position after the snap connection has been released, allowing the component to be reconnected to the support. The base body can have a snap recess, and the retaining finger can have a snap nose that can interact with the snap recess to form the snap connection.

[0038] Advantageously, a customer or user can better set up and later adapt a storage arrangement with such a component and corresponding storage-side fastening elements to suit his needs.

[0039] The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures, can be used not only in the respective combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention. Thus, embodiments are also to be considered encompassed and disclosed by the invention that are not explicitly shown or explained in the figures, but which emerge and can be produced from the explained embodiments through separate feature combinations.

[0040] Embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and explained in more detail in the following description. In the drawings, like reference numerals designate components or elements that perform the same or similar functions. Herein: Fig. 1 is a schematic exploded view of a first embodiment of a component for a storage arrangement according to the invention; Fig. 2 a schematic and perspective view of the first embodiment of the component from Fig. 1; Fig. 3 a schematic sectional view of the first embodiment of the component from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2; Fig. 4 a schematic and perspective representation of a second embodiment of the component for a storage arrangement according to the invention; Fig. 5 a schematic and sectional view of the second embodiment of the component from Fig. 4; Fig. 6 a schematic representation of a third embodiment of the component for a storage arrangement according to the invention; Fig. 7 a schematic partial sectional view of a first embodiment of a storage arrangement according to the invention with several components and a first embodiment of a detachable connection between the component and a storage; Fig. 8 a schematic representation of a section of a second embodiment of a storage arrangement according to the invention with a fourth embodiment of the component in a first position as a holder and a second embodiment of a detachable connection between the component and a storage; Fig. 9 a schematic representation of a detail from Fig. 8; Fig. 10 a schematic representation of the storage arrangement according to the invention from Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 during a connecting process in which the component is detachably connected to the tray; Fig. 11 a schematic detailed representation of the storage arrangement according to the invention from Fig. 8 with a fifth embodiment of the component in the first position as a holder and a third embodiment of a detachable connection between the component and the shelf; and Fig. 12 a schematic detailed representation of the storage arrangement according to the invention from Fig. 11 in case of overload of the detachable connection between the component and the shelf.

[0041] Fig. 1 to 3 show a first embodiment of the component 10, Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 show a second embodiment of the component 10 and Fig. 6 shows a third embodiment of the component 10. First, the description will address the similarities and then the differences between the embodiments will be described.

[0042] In Fig. 7 shows a first embodiment of a storage arrangement 20 according to the invention with a storage 21 and several components 10, which are each detachably connected to the storage 21 via a first embodiment of a detachable connection.

[0043] As from Fig. As can be seen from Figure 7, a component 10 for a storage arrangement 20 in a passenger compartment of a vehicle forms a holder 10A in a first position and a partition wall 10B in a storage space 22 of the storage 21 of the storage arrangement 20 in a second position.

[0044] As from Fig. 1 to 7, the component 10 is flat and has a rigid frame 14 enclosing an opening 16 with a first cross section Q1, an elastic holding element 12 projecting at least partially into the opening 16, and at least one component-side fastening element 18 for releasable connection to a corresponding storage-side fastening element 24. In the first position of the component 10, the object 30 to be held can be inserted into the opening 16. Fig. 3 and Fig. 7 shows several components 10 in the first position with an inserted object 30. In Fig. 3 shows that the elastic holding element 12 is at least partially elastically deformable such that a restoring force resulting from the deformation of the holding element 12 fixes the object 30 in the inserted position in the opening 16.

[0045] As from Fig. 1 to 6, the outer dimensions of the frame 14 are essentially rectangular with rounded corners. Other outer shapes, for example round, oval, trapezoidal, or polygonal shapes, are also conceivable. The outer shape can be adapted to a cross-section or longitudinal section of the storage space 22 of the shelf 21 or the storage arrangement 20 for which the component 10 is intended. In this case, outer edges of the frame 14 do not have to rest against a wall 28 or a floor 26 of the storage space 22 of the shelf 21. Play spaces between the wall 28 and the frame 14 and / or between the floor 26 and the frame 14 are conceivable. In the second position, the component 10 overlaps a large part of the corresponding cross-section or longitudinal section of the storage space 22 of the shelf 21.

[0046] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figures 1 to 7, the component 10 with the frame 14 and the elastic holding element 12 is designed in a disc-like manner and essentially forms a surface. The holding element 12 deforms particularly in the insertion direction of the object 30. The holding element 12 is made of rubber in the first embodiment and of elastic plastic in the second embodiment. However, other suitable elastic materials are also conceivable.

[0047] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figures 1 to 7, the frame 14 in the illustrated embodiments is made of a rigid plastic. However, other suitable rigid and / or stable materials are also conceivable.

[0048] As from Fig. 3 and Fig. 7, the object 30 to be held can be a beverage container 32. In this case, Fig. 7 various beverage containers 32, such as two cups 32A, a bottle 32B, and a can 32C, are shown. In an alternative embodiment of the component 10 (not shown), the opening 16 is designed such that, for example, a mobile device, such as a mobile phone, or a holder for a mobile device can be inserted and held.

[0049] In the Fig. 1 to 3, the component 10 is formed in several parts. Fig. 4 and Fig. In the second embodiment shown in Figure 5, the component 10 is formed in one piece. Fig. The embodiment shown in Figure 6 can be designed either as a multi-part component 10 or as a one-part component 10.

[0050] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figures 1 to 7, the component-side fastening element 18 in the illustrated embodiments is each designed as a fastening plug 18A. The shelf-side fastening elements 24 are each designed as a plug receptacle 24A. The illustrated first embodiment of the detachable connection between the component 10 and the shelf 21 can thus be a force-fitting or form-fitting plug connection and / or a snap-in connection and / or a click connection. Further snap-in elements, such as elastic or spring-loaded snap-in elements, can be arranged in the plug receptacles 24A, which act on the fastening plug 18A when it is inserted into the plug receptacle 24A.

[0051] Additionally or alternatively, the component 10 can also have a component-side fastening element 18 designed as a groove or a tongue on at least one outer edge. This can form an additional or alternative detachable connection with a storage-side fastening element 24 of the storage arrangement 20 designed as a tongue or groove. For example, in the first position, the component 10 can be connected to the corresponding plug receptacle 24A via a fastening plug 18A. In the second position, the component 10 can be fastened by a detachable connection designed as a tongue and groove connection. Alternatively, the component 10 can be fastened in the first position by a tongue and groove connection and in the second position by a fastening plug 18A and the plug receptacle 24A.In a further embodiment, component 10 can be secured in both positions using only a tongue and groove connection. Furthermore, other positive and / or non-positive detachable connections are conceivable for securing component 10.

[0052] As from Fig. 1 to 6, the holding element 12 spans the opening 16 and has at least one cut and / or at least one notch 12.1 in the overlapping area 12.2 with the opening 16. In the Fig. 1 to 5, the notch 12.1 is designed as a square opening 12.4 with a second cross-section Q2, which has radial projections at the corners. In this case, the opening 16 has Fig. 1 to 3, the first embodiment of the component 10 has a round, here circular, first cross section Q1. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 shown second embodiment of the component 10 and in the Fig. In the third embodiment of the component 10 shown in Figure 6, the opening 16 has a polygonal, here square, first cross-section Q1. Fig. In the third exemplary embodiment of the component 10 shown in Figure 6, the notch 12.1 is formed as a cross-shaped opening 12.5 such that the four retaining tongues 12.3 are arranged in the corner regions of the overlap region 12.2 with the opening 16. Here, the second cross section Q2 of the opening 12.4 of the retaining element 12 is smaller than the first cross section Q1 of the opening 16, which is enclosed by the frame 14. In this way, four retaining tongues 12.3 are formed in the illustrated exemplary embodiments, which deform in the insertion direction of the object 30 to be held.

[0053] In an alternative embodiment not shown, the cut and / or notch 12.1 can be straight, jagged, or wavy; multiple cuts and / or notches 12.1 can be arranged crosswise or in a star-like pattern; multiple cuts and / or notches 12.1 can form an opening 12.4 in the holding element 12, wherein the opening 12.4 in the holding element 12 has significantly smaller dimensions than the opening 16 enclosed by the frame 14. The cuts and / or notches 12.1 form a plurality of holding tongues 12.3 on the holding element 12. The cuts and / or notches 12.1 can be formed by punching or cutting. In the second embodiment of the component 10, the desired shape is injection-molded.

[0054] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figures 1 to 7, the opening 16 enclosed by the frame 14 with the first cross-section Q1 defines a maximum cross-section of the object 30 to be held. A minimum cross-section of the objects 30 to be held is defined by the second cross-section Q2 of the opening enclosed by the holding element 12. The objects 30 to be held can differ in their cross-sections. Objects 30 to be held with smaller cross-sections are securely fixed in the opening 16 by the holding element 12.

[0055] As from Fig. 1 to 3, the frame 14 in the first embodiment of the component 10 is designed in two parts and the elastic holding element 12 is arranged between two frame elements 14.1, 14.2.

[0056] As from Fig. 1, the frame 14 is formed from an upper frame element 14.1 and a lower frame element 14.2. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower frame element 14.2 comprises four connecting elements 14.4 at the corner regions, which are designed as cylindrical, vertically projecting elements with round fastening openings. Connecting elements of the upper frame element 14.1, not shown in detail and designed as webs, can engage in the round fastening openings. The connecting elements 14.4 can create a positive and / or non-positive connection, for example a snap-in connection, between the frame parts 14.1, 14.2.

[0057] The upper frame element 14.1 and the lower frame element 14.2 each further comprise a protruding projection 14.5, which, in an embodiment not shown, forms the component-side fastening element 18. In the illustrated embodiment, the projections 14.5 have connecting elements (not shown) for the component-side fastening element 18, designed as a fastening plug 18A, which additionally connects the frame elements 14.1, 14.2 to one another and which detachably connects the component 10 to the corresponding shelf-side fastening element 24 of the shelf 21.

[0058] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 1, the elastic retaining element 12 is rectangular with rounded corners. Furthermore, the retaining element 12 also has the projection 12.7, which is congruent with the projections 14.5 of the frame elements 14.1, 14.2. In an embodiment not shown, the retaining element 12 can also be designed without the projection 12.7.

[0059] As from Fig. 1, the elastic holding element 12 comprises round fixing openings 12.6 in the corner areas. During assembly, the fixing openings 12.6 of the elastic holding element 12 are each slipped over one of the cylindrical connecting elements 14.4. This fixes the elastic holding element 12 to the lower frame element 14.2. The upper frame element 14.1 and the lower frame element 14.2 are then connected to one another via the connecting elements 14.4 of the upper frame element 14.1 and the lower frame element 14.2, and the holding element 12 is clamped between the frame elements 14.1, 14.2. The component-side fixing element 18, designed as a fixing plug 18A, can then be inserted into a cavity formed by the projections 14.5.In an alternative embodiment not shown, the component-side fastening element 18, designed as a fastening plug 18A, can have a cavity into which the projections 12.7, 14.5 are inserted. Other mounting methods are also conceivable. For example, the fixing of the retaining element 12 can be omitted. Furthermore, the fastening plug 18A can also be designed differently.

[0060] In the first embodiment shown, the holding element 12 is clamped or fixed between the frame elements 14.1, 14.2 and enclosed at the edges by the frame elements 14.1, 14.2. Other fastening methods, such as adhesive bonding, are also conceivable.

[0061] As from Fig. 4 or Fig. 5, the frame 14 and the elastic holding element 12 in the second embodiment of the component 10 are designed as a one-piece, two-component injection-molded part. The frame 14 and the holding element 12 form a flat disc. The holding element 12 is injection-molded onto the area of ​​the frame 14 that borders the opening 16. The inner edges of the frame 14 that border the opening 16 form a rectangle with radial extensions at the corners. The holding element 12, which is pointed at these edges, also forms a rectangle with radial extensions at the corners. The opening 16, which is enclosed by the frame 14, and the opening 12.4, which is enclosed by the holding element 12, differ essentially in that the opening 16, which is enclosed by the frame 14, is larger than the opening 12.4, which is enclosed by the holding element 12.

[0062] As from Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 7, the storage arrangement 20 in a passenger compartment of a vehicle comprises a storage compartment 21 with a storage space 22 and at least one component 10. At least two storage-side fastening elements 24 are arranged on the wall 28 and / or on a floor 26 of the storage space 22 of the storage compartment 21, each of which, together with a corresponding component-side fastening element 18, forms a first exemplary embodiment of a detachable connection for securing the component 10.

[0063] In the illustrated embodiment, the shelf 21 of the storage arrangement 20 corresponds to a center console. The storage space 22 of the shelf 21 of the storage arrangement 20 has an extension in a longitudinal direction x, an extension in a transverse direction y, and an extension in a vertical direction z. The storage space 22 of the shelf 21 is delimited by a wall 28, which comprises an end wall 28.2, a rear wall 28.3, and two side walls 28.1. In addition, the storage space 22 of the shelf 21 has a base 26. A lid 29 covers a large part of the storage space 22 of the shelf 21 and can be folded open upwards. In the illustrated embodiment, part of the storage space 22 of the shelf 21 is not covered by the lid 29 and is therefore accessible from above. Other designs of the center console are also conceivable.

[0064] In an alternative embodiment not shown, the storage arrangement 20 may comprise a storage compartment 21, which may be designed as a glove compartment or as a storage compartment in the dashboard or as a storage compartment in a vehicle lid or as a storage compartment on a vehicle seat or as a trunk or luggage compartment.

[0065] The component 10 is adapted to the shape of the side walls 28.1 and the base 26. In an alternative embodiment not shown, the component 10 can be adapted to the shape of the end wall 28.2, the rear wall 28.3 or an intermediate wall and the base 26.

[0066] As from Fig. 7, a surface 14.3 spanned by the frame 14 with the opening 16 is aligned perpendicular to a vertical direction z of the storage space 22 in the first position of the component 10 and aligned in the vertical direction z of the storage space 22 in the second position of the component 10.

[0067] As from Fig. As can also be seen in Figure 7, at least one storage-side fastening element 24 is arranged so as to be accessible from within the storage space 22. In the illustrated embodiment, two storage-side fastening elements 24 are arranged on the floor 26 and on the front wall 28.2, and one storage-side fastening element 24 is arranged on one of the side walls 28.1 and on the rear wall 28.3. Further storage-side fastening elements 24 can be arranged on the side walls 28.1.

[0068] As from Fig. 7, a storage-side fastening element 24 accessible from within the storage space 22 and the corresponding component-side fastening element 18 fix the component 10 in the second position or in the first position within the storage space 22. In the first position of the component 10, a holder 10A is created within the storage space 22, and in the second position of the component 10, a partition 10B is created that separates the storage space 22 into two areas. In the illustrated embodiment, two partitions 10B separate the storage space 22 into three areas. A beverage container 32, designed as a can 32C, is held in a component 10 between the partitions 10B and is additionally supported on the floor 26 of the storage space 22. However, other objects can also be arranged in this area. In addition, instead of two partition walls 10B, only one partition wall 10B or no partition wall 10B can be used.In the illustrated embodiment, the surface 14.3 spanned by the frame 14 with the opening 16 is aligned perpendicular to the floor 26 of the storage space 22.

[0069] In the illustrated embodiment, a holder 10A can be created within the storage space 22 in the area of ​​the storage space 22 not covered by the lid 29. A beverage container 32 designed as a conical cup 32A is arranged in the holder 10A within the storage space 22. However, other suitable objects can also be held.

[0070] As from Fig. 7, at least one storage-side fastening element 24 is arranged so as to be accessible from outside the storage space 22. The at least one storage-side fastening element 24 accessible outside the storage space 22 and the corresponding component-side fastening element 18 fix the component 10 in the first position. In the illustrated embodiment, the end wall 28.2 and the rear wall 28.3 each comprise such a storage-side fastening element 24. The corresponding components 10 forming the holder 10A each hold a beverage container 32. In an alternative embodiment not shown, a storage-side fastening element 24 can be unused. Furthermore, in an alternative embodiment not shown, the side walls 28.1 can also have at least one such storage-side fastening element 24.In addition, at least one storage-side fastening element 24 can be arranged on an interior panel of the passenger compartment or on a vehicle seat.

[0071] In the illustrated embodiment, the fastening elements 24 on the storage side are each designed as a plug receptacle 24A.

[0072] If the storage-side fastening element 24 is designed as a plug receptacle 24A, this can be accessible from both sides of the corresponding wall 28 of the storage space 22, whereby this plug receptacle 24A can form a connection from two sides with the component-side fastening element 18 designed as a fastening plug 18A. As a result, the component 10 can protrude into the interior of the storage space 22 or be arranged outside the storage space 22.

[0073] The following are based on reference to Fig. 8 to 12, two further embodiments of the detachable connection between the component 10 and the shelf 21 of the storage arrangement 20 according to the invention are described. The description will first address the similarities, and the differences between the embodiments will be described later.

[0074] In Fig. 8 shows a second exemplary embodiment of the storage arrangement 20 according to the invention with a shelf 21 and a component 10 which, in the illustrated first position, forms a holder 10A for an object 30 to be held, designed as a beverage container 32, and is detachably connected to the shelf 21 via a second exemplary embodiment of a detachable connection.

[0075] As from Fig. 8 to 12, the component 10 in the illustrated embodiments comprises two component-side fastening elements 18, which interact with two corresponding shelf-side fastening elements 24. The two shelf-side fastening elements 24 are each introduced into a wall 28 of the shelf 21, which in the illustrated embodiments is made of a more robust and higher-load-bearing plastic than the two component-side fastening elements 18. Since the component 10, in its function as a holder 10A, protrudes horizontally from the shelf 21, a loading force F acting on the protruding end of the component 10 can lead to unintentional overloading, which can damage the two component-side fastening elements 18 and / or the shelf-side fastening elements 24.In the illustrated embodiments, the detachable connections between the component 10 and the shelf 21 are designed such that the at least one component-side fastening element 18 first gives way or breaks before the at least one shelf-side fastening element 24 is damaged.

[0076] As from Fig. 8 to 12, in the illustrated embodiments, a first component-side fastening element 18 is designed as an angled fastening hook 18B, 18D. A second component-side fastening element 18 is designed as an angled, spring-loaded fastening hook 18C with a locking element 18.1, which is mounted on the component 10 so as to be movable relative to the first component-side fastening element 18. A corresponding first storage-side fastening element 24 is designed as an angled receptacle 24B, into which the angled fastening hook 18B, 18D can be inserted. In the inserted state, the angled fastening hook 18B, 18D engages behind an undercut 24.1 of the angled receptacle 24B and is supported against load. A corresponding second storage-side fastening element 24 is designed as an angled receptacle 24C, into which the angled fastening hook 18C with locking element 18.1 can be inserted. When inserted, the locking element 18.1 engages behind an undercut 24.1 of the angled receptacle 24C and locks.

[0077] As from Fig. 8 to 12, a release element 18.3 is designed to move the angled fastening hook 18C with locking element 18.1 from the locked state when actuated against the force of a spring element 19, so that the two component-side fastening elements 18 can be released from the corresponding storage-side fastening elements 24. In the illustrated embodiment, the release element is in the Fig. 8, Fig. 9 and Fig. 11. This moves the locking element 18.1 from its locking position and out of the undercut 24.1, so that the component 10 can be released from the support 21 by a counterclockwise rotation. During such a rotation, the two component-side fastening elements 18 are each guided along an insertion bevel 24.2 from the support-side fastening elements 24, which is formed on each of the two support-side fastening elements 24.

[0078] As from Fig. 10, the component 10 with its two component-side fastening elements 18 is placed on the insertion bevels 24.2 of the two storage-side fastening elements 24. The component 10 is then rotated clockwise so that the two component-side fastening elements 18 are each guided along the corresponding insertion bevel 24.2 until the first component-side fastening element 18, designed as an angled fastening hook 18B, 18D, engages behind the undercut 24.1 of the first storage-side fastening element 24, designed as an angled receptacle 24B, and braces itself against load, and the locking element 18.1 of the second component-side fastening element 18, designed as an angled fastening hook 18C, engages behind the undercut 24.1 of the second storage-side fastening element 24, designed as an angled receptacle 24C, and locks.

[0079] As from Fig. 11 and Fig. As can be further seen in Figure 12, in the illustrated third embodiment of the detachable connection between the component 10 and the shelf 21, the first component-side fastening element 18, designed as an angled fastening hook 18D, is constructed in several parts with a base body 18.4 and a retaining finger 18.6. When inserted, the retaining finger 18.6 of the angled fastening hook 18D engages behind the undercut 24.1 of the first shelf-side fastening element 24, designed as an angled receptacle 24B.

[0080] As from Fig. 11 and Fig. 12, the retaining finger 18.6 is rotatable about a rotation axis DA and is connected to the base body 18.4 via a snap connection. The snap connection is designed to prevent a rotational movement of the retaining finger 18.6 in the rest state and to release the rotational movement of the retaining finger 18.6 in the released state. The snap connection is triggered when a load force F acting on the component 10 exceeds a predeterminable threshold value. To form the snap connection, the base body 18.4 has a snap recess 18.5 and the retaining finger 18.6 has a corresponding snap nose 18.7, which interacts with the snap recess 18.5. If the load force F acting on the component 10 exceeds the predefined threshold value, the snap connection is triggered and the retaining finger 18.6 rotates into the Fig.12. This allows the component 10 to be released from the support 21, reducing the risk of damage to the support-side fastening elements 24 and the component-side fastening elements 18. The snap connection between the retaining finger 18.6 and the base body 18.4 can then be restored simply by turning the retaining finger 18.6 back.

[0081] Of course, other suitable connection techniques can also be used to implement the detachable connection between the component 10 and the shelf 21 of the storage arrangement 20 according to the invention. In an embodiment not shown, the detachable connection between the component 10 and the shelf 21 is implemented by a bayonet lock with a suitable component-side fastening element 18, which cooperates with a suitable shelf-side fastening element 24. LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS 10 components 10A holder 10B Partition wall 12 elastic retaining element 12.1 Incision 12.2 Overlap area 12.3 Retaining tongue 12.4 square opening 12.5 cross-shaped opening Q2 cross section 12.6 Fixing opening 12.7 Forming 14 frames 14.1 first frame element 14.2 second frame element 14.3 Area 14.4 Connecting element 14.5 Molding 16 Opening Q1 cross-section 18 component-side fastening element 18A mounting plug 18B, 18C, 18D angled fastening hook 18.1 Locking element 18.3 Release element 18.4 Basic body 18.5 Snap recess 18.6 Holding finger 18.7 Snap nose 19 Spring element 20 Storage arrangement 21 filing 22 storage space 24 shelf-side fastening element 24A plug socket 24B, 24C angled mount 24.1 Undercut 24.2 Lead-in bevel 26 Floor 28 wall 28.1 Side wall 28.2 Front wall 28.3 Rear wall 29 lids 30 object to be held 32 beverage containers 32A cup 32B bottle 32C can DA rotation axis F load force x longitudinal direction y transverse direction z vertical direction

Claims

[1] A storage arrangement (20) in a passenger compartment of a vehicle, comprising a storage compartment (21) having a storage space (22), and at least one component (10) which, in a first position, forms a holder (10A) and, in a second position, forms a partition wall (10B) in the storage space (22) of the storage compartment (21) of the storage arrangement (20), wherein the component (10) is flat and has a rigid frame (14) enclosing an opening (16), an elastic holding element (12) projecting at least partially into the opening (16), and at least one component-side fastening element (18) for releasable connection to a corresponding storage-side fastening element (24), wherein, in the first position of the component (10), an object (30) to be held can be inserted into the opening (16), wherein the elastic holding element (12) is at least partially elastically deformable such thatthat a restoring force resulting from the deformation of the holding element (12) fixes the object (30) in the inserted position in the opening (16), wherein at least two storage-side fastening elements (24) are arranged on a wall (28) and / or on the floor (26) of the storage space (22), each of which forms a detachable connection with a corresponding component-side fastening element (18) for fixing the component (10). [2] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 1, characterized by that the frame (14) is designed in two parts and the elastic holding element (12) is arranged between two frame elements (14.1, 14.2). [3] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 1, characterized by that the frame (14) and the elastic holding element (12) are designed as a one-piece two-component injection-molded part. [4] Storage arrangement (20) according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized bythat the holding element (12) spans the opening (16) and has at least one incision and / or at least one notch (12.1) in the overlap region (12.2) with the opening (16). [5] Storage arrangement (20) according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by that the opening (16) enclosed by the frame (14) with a first cross-section (Q1) specifies a maximum cross-section of the object (30) to be held and an opening (12.4, 12.5) enclosed by the holding element (12) with a second cross-section (Q2) specifies a minimum cross-section of the object (30) to be held. [6] Storage arrangement (20) according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized by that a surface (14.3) spanned by the frame (14) with the opening (16) is aligned perpendicular to a vertical direction (z) of the storage space (22) in the first position of the component (10) and is aligned in the vertical direction (z) of the storage space (22) in the second position of the component (10). [7] Storage arrangement (20) according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by that at least one storage-side fastening element (24) of the at least two storage-side fastening elements (24) is arranged so as to be accessible from within the storage space (22), wherein the at least one storage-side fastening element (24) accessible from within the storage space (22) and the corresponding component-side fastening element (18) fix the component (10) in the second position or in the first position within the storage space (22). [8] Storage arrangement (20) according to claims 1 to 7, characterized bythat at least one storage-side fastening element (24) of the at least two storage-side fastening elements (24) is arranged so as to be accessible from outside the storage space (22), wherein the at least one storage-side fastening element (24) accessible outside the storage space (22) and the corresponding component-side fastening element (18) fix the component (10) in the first position. [9] Storage arrangement (20) according to claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the at least one component-side fastening element (18) is designed as a plug (18A) and the at least one storage-side fastening element (24) is designed as a corresponding plug receptacle (24). [10] Storage arrangement (20) according to claims 1 to 8, characterized by that the component (10) comprises two component-side fastening elements (18) which interact with two corresponding storage-side fastening elements (24). [11] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 10, characterized bythat a first component-side fastening element (18) is designed as an angled fastening hook (18B, 18D) and a second component-side fastening element (18) is designed as an angled spring-loaded fastening hook (18C) with a locking element (18.1), which is mounted on the component (10) so as to be movable relative to the first component-side fastening element (18), wherein a corresponding first storage-side fastening element (24) is designed as an angled receptacle (24B) into which the angled fastening hook (18B, 18D) can be inserted, wherein the angled fastening hook (18B, 18D) in the inserted state engages behind an undercut (24.1) of the angled receptacle (24B) and is supported against loading, wherein a corresponding second storage-side fastening element (24) is designed as an angled receptacle (24C) into which the angled fastening hooks (18C) with locking element (18.1) can be inserted, wherein the locking element (18.1) when inserted, engages behind an undercut (24.1) of the angled holder (24C) and locks into place. [12] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 11, characterized by that an unlocking element (18.3) is designed to move the angled fastening hook (18C) with locking element (18.1) out of the locked state when actuated against the force of a spring element (19), so that the two component-side fastening elements (18) can be released from the corresponding storage-side fastening elements (24). [13] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 11 or 12, characterized byin that the first component-side fastening element (18), designed as an angled fastening hook (18D), is designed in several parts with a base body (18.4) and a holding finger (18.6) which, in the inserted state, engages behind the undercut (24.1) of the angled receptacle (24B), wherein the holding finger (18.6) is rotatably movable about an axis of rotation (DA) and is connected to the base body (18.4) via a snap connection which is designed to prevent a rotational movement of the holding finger (18.6) in the rest state and to release the rotational movement of the holding finger (18.6) in the triggered state, wherein the snap connection is triggered when a loading force (F) acting on the component (10) exceeds a predeterminable threshold value. [14] Storage arrangement (20) according to claim 13, characterized bythat the base body (18.4) has a snap recess (18.5) and the holding finger (18.6) has a snap nose (18.7) which cooperates with the snap recess (18.5), wherein the snap recess (18.5) and the snap nose (18.7) form the snap connection.

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