Pivotable luggage compartment and vehicle having the same

Abstract

The invention discloses a pivotable luggage compartment for a transport vehicle, comprising a luggage storage portion and a first holder, the luggage storage portion having a bottom and a rear wall. The first holder is arranged on the outer side of the rear wall and is configured to rotatably hold the luggage storage portion. In addition, the luggage compartment further comprises: a second holder, which is arranged in the top side area of ​​the luggage storage portion; and an operating mechanism, which is rotatably connected to the luggage storage portion on the second holder and is configured to rotate the luggage storage portion around the first holder. In addition, a transport vehicle having such a pivotable luggage compartment is disclosed.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a pivotable luggage compartment for a vehicle and a vehicle having such a luggage compartment. In particular, the invention relates to a pivotable luggage compartment having a holder arranged on the outer side of a rear wall of the luggage compartment. Background Art

[0002] Luggage compartments in vehicles, in particular luggage compartments located in the roof region of the vehicle, can currently be divided into fixed luggage compartments and pivotable luggage compartments.

[0003] These fixed luggage compartments are closed or opened by a flap arranged at the front, which flap is usually opened toward the roof of the vehicle in order to easily access the loading space of the luggage compartment. Although fixed luggage compartments have a fixed and defined loading space, which can be adapted and optimized to the surrounding components of the vehicle, this loading space is difficult to access and / or difficult to see due to the fixedly installed base.

[0004] In contrast, a pivotable luggage compartment is rotatably mounted on the side wall, so that access to the loading space is possible by pivoting the luggage compartment downward. Figure 1 and 2 1 shows a schematic cross section of a conventional pivotable luggage compartment 100. The luggage compartment has a trough-shaped element 101 which is mounted rotatably about a pivot axis 103. The pivot axis 103 can extend via corresponding hinges in a side wall (not shown) of the luggage compartment. Figure 1 In the open state shown, the basin-shaped element 101 is removed at its front side from the cover element 102, thereby forming an opening in the loading space of the luggage compartment 100. Figure 2 In the closed state shown, the front side or the front edge of the tray-shaped element 101 is connected flush to the cover element 102 , so that the loading space of the luggage compartment 100 is closed and objects cannot fall out of it.

[0005] The support on the side wall provides the advantage that the pivot axis 103 of the luggage compartment 100 is arranged at the center of gravity of the (loaded) basin-shaped element 101, so that the basin-shaped element 101 can be opened and closed with little effort. Figure 1 and 2 It can be seen that the available loading space of the luggage compartment 100 is in the open state ( Figure 1 ) is larger. This makes it easier to put the luggage 110 into the loading space. Figure 2 ), the luggage 110 moves upwards (in the direction of the roof element 102) together with the basin element 101, so that the luggage 110 may hit the roof element 102. The luggage 110 may be damaged and / or the closing of the luggage compartment 100 may be hindered. Summary of the invention

[0006] It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a luggage compartment which is easy to operate and has the largest possible loading space.

[0007] A luggage compartment for a vehicle is provided for this reason, comprising a luggage accommodation portion having a bottom and a rear wall. In addition, the luggage compartment also comprises a first holder, which is arranged on the outside of the rear wall and is configured to rotatably hold the luggage accommodation portion.

[0008] By arranging the holders on the outside of the holders, the load of the luggage compartment can be distributed over a larger area than if the luggage compartment were supported on its side surfaces. With luggage compartments supported on the side surfaces, the total weight of each luggage compartment can only be absorbed at two points (laterally arranged hinges) and transferred to the structure of the vehicle. Compared to such point supports, holders arranged on the outside of the rear wall can fully utilize the entire width of the rear wall (in the view through the opening of the luggage compartment towards the rear wall). As a result, the loads acting on the vehicle structure and, in particular, the moments generated by the weight of the luggage compartment can be reduced.

[0009] Furthermore, the manufacture of the luggage compartment components is simplified by arranging the holders on the outside of the rear wall. For example, previously the load-bearing side walls of the luggage compartment had to be designed to be more robust and to have openings or protrusions for accommodating the holders, such as hinges. Such openings have been milled into these side walls, which increases the time costs when manufacturing the luggage compartment. The luggage compartment design disclosed here simplifies the manufacture of the luggage compartment not only by reducing material costs, but also by eliminating additional work steps. At least, arranging the holders on the outside of the rear wall can be realized significantly easier and faster than milling openings or manufacturing side walls with special receptacles for hinges and other holders.

[0010] The terms upper, lower, front, front side, rear wall, rear side, bottom, etc. refer here to the corresponding sections of the luggage compartment and its components when installed in the vehicle. Thus, the top side or the top region of the luggage compartment or one of its components faces the vehicle roof, while the lower region or the bottom is arranged on the side facing away from the vehicle roof. The same applies to the rear wall, the rear side or the region arranged at the rear, which is opposite the access opening of the luggage compartment at the front side of the luggage compartment and extends from the upper region to the lower region of the luggage compartment.

[0011] The means of transport refers to motor vehicles (including passenger cars, trucks and buses) or aircraft, but also to other public transport means, such as trains or ships. The pivotable luggage compartment can be arranged, for example, at any position of the means of transport. It is also possible to arrange a plurality of luggage compartments side by side in the means of transport, for example along the aisle of the means of transport, wherein all luggage compartments have an opening towards the aisle of the means of transport and a rear wall facing away from the aisle of the means of transport. Likewise, these luggage compartments can be arranged along the longitudinal axis of the means of transport (for example in an aircraft, train or bus) (the passenger aisle also extends along this longitudinal axis), so that their rear walls are arranged parallel to the longitudinal axis of the means of transport.

[0012] In addition, the luggage compartment also includes a second holder and an operating mechanism, the second holder being arranged in the top side area of ​​the luggage storage part, wherein the operating mechanism is rotatably connected to the luggage storage part on the second holder and is configured to rotate the luggage storage part around the first holder. The second holder can only be used to connect the operating mechanism. In addition, the second holder can also transfer the load of the luggage compartment to the operating mechanism at least proportionally. The movement of the operating mechanism mainly realizes the rotation of the luggage storage part around the first holder. Here, the rear wall and the bottom of the luggage storage part are both pivoted around the first holder. In particular, when the luggage storage part is rotated (at this time, the end of the bottom opposite to the rear wall moves downward), the loading space provided by the luggage storage part can be more easily accessed.

[0013] In a design variant, the first holder can include a plurality of hinges arranged on the outside of the rear wall. The weight of the luggage compartment can be distributed to a plurality of support points by means of a plurality of hinges (hinged parts). Alternatively, the first holder can be formed in the form of one or more rod-shaped hinges (also called piano bands) and extend over substantially the entire width of the rear wall. In each of these designs, the loads generated by the weight of the luggage compartment can be better introduced into the structure of the vehicle, since the loads can be distributed over a larger section of the vehicle. In particular, when the luggage compartment is arranged along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, the torques generated during acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle can be reduced or completely avoided. This is advantageous in particular compared to conventional luggage compartments supported on side walls, wherein during acceleration and deceleration of the vehicle (i.e. in the longitudinal and transverse direction of the vehicle) high torques are introduced into the vehicle structure depending on the spacing of the side walls from one another and on the spacing of the lateral hinges towards the vehicle structure.

[0014] In another design variant, the operating mechanism can include: a front element, which is configured to at least partially close the luggage storage portion on the side opposite to the rear wall; and a third holder, on which the front element is rotatably held. The operating mechanism can also include: a fourth holder, which is arranged on the front element on the side facing the luggage storage portion; and a connecting element, which is arranged between the second holder and the fourth holder. Here, the second and fourth holders can each rotatably hold the connecting element. In this design variant, the connecting element can transfer the load of the luggage compartment to the front element, wherein the front element can in turn transfer the load via the third holder, for example to the structure of the vehicle.

[0015] Due to the rotatable third holder, the rotational movement of the front element is transmitted (as a substantially linear movement) via the connecting element to the second holder and thus to the luggage storage of the luggage compartment. During the rotational movement of the front element, the connecting element can, for example, rotate the luggage storage around the first holder. It is thus possible to rotate the area of ​​the luggage storage in which the second holder is arranged towards the front element and around the first holder when the luggage storage is opened (by the rotational movement of the front element away from the luggage storage). In this case, the bottom of the luggage storage moves downwards in the area of ​​the front element. As a result, the luggage storage is more accessible during the opening of the front element.

[0016] According to one embodiment, the fourth holder can be arranged on the front element in such a way that the distance between the third holder and the fourth holder is smaller than the distance between the fourth holder and the side of the front element facing the bottom (the bottom side of the front element). The resulting greater distance between the fourth holder and the bottom side of the front element creates a larger lever arm around the third holder than around the fourth holder. Thus, the front element can be rotated with less force and the luggage compartment can be moved around the first holder at the same time.

[0017] For example, a handle or a handle recess can be arranged on the bottom side of the front element. This enables a user of the luggage compartment to move the bottom side of the front element towards the roof of the vehicle with the largest possible lever arm, wherein the front side of the luggage receptacle can also be moved back at the same time by means of the connecting element for easier access. Correspondingly, the user can close the front element (moving in the direction of the luggage receptacle) by means of a larger lever arm, wherein the larger lever arm makes it easier to rotate the luggage receptacle around the first holder and thus to lift the luggage receptacle and the luggage placed therein.

[0018] In another design variant, the front element can have an end section facing the bottom (bottom side of the front element), wherein the end section is configured to engage the bottom from below and to hold the bottom in a form-fitting manner when the front element is rotated toward the luggage storage portion. In other words, the front element has a section on its bottom side facing the bottom. When the front element is rotated toward the luggage storage portion, the bottom side section engages the bottom from below, so that the bottom can be held in a form-fitting manner on the bottom side section. Thus, in the closed state of the luggage compartment, the bottom is supported (supported) on its front side by the front element and the third holder, while in the open state the bottom forms a cantilever.

[0019] On the bottom side section of the front element, a latch can be optionally arranged, which interacts with the corresponding latching element of the bottom to prevent the front element from loosening from the bottom. Correspondingly, this latch can be loosened by the user so that the front element can be opened and separated from the bottom.

[0020] In the design of the front element, it can be provided that the front element extends essentially in a plane from the third holder to the side of the front element facing the bottom (bottom side of the front element). In other words, the front element forms a flat surface or has a linear course in cross section. Thus, an easy transmission of forces can be achieved through the front element. In addition, the production of the front element and its installation in the luggage compartment are simplified.

[0021] Alternatively, the front element can be formed essentially concavely between the third holder and the fourth holder. Concave here means the direction of the line of sight in the direction of the rear wall of the luggage compartment looking towards the front element (e.g. the view of the front element from the aisle of the vehicle). In other words, the cross section of the front element extends from the third holder first in the direction of the rear wall of the luggage compartment and then again in the direction of the front side of the luggage compartment as far as the fourth holder. As a result, this section of the front element can better cooperate with the roof element of the vehicle (which blocks the view towards the third holder), without the third holder or the structural elements of the vehicle being visible when the front element moves. In addition, additional space is created on the front side of the luggage compartment in the form of a wall recess, so that the interior space of the vehicle in the roof area becomes larger.

[0022] Alternatively or in addition, the front element can be formed substantially convexly between the fourth holder and the side of the front element facing the bottom (bottom side of the front element). Here, the convexity relates to the direction of the line of sight towards the front element in the direction of the rear wall of the luggage storage portion. In other words, the cross section of the front element first extends from the fourth holder away from the rear wall of the luggage storage portion and then again in the direction of the rear wall or the bottom of the luggage storage portion. By means of such a shape of the front element, a larger loading space of the luggage compartment can be provided, wherein the visual impression of the luggage compartment does not reflect the larger loading space due to the fact that the bottom side and the top side of the front element extend closer to the rear wall of the luggage storage portion.

[0023] In another design variant, if the front element at least partially closes the luggage accommodation portion on the side opposite to the rear wall, the fourth holder is arranged closer to the second holder than the third holder. In other words, the connecting element arranged between the second and fourth holders is shorter than the depth of the loading space of the luggage compartment. Through this arrangement, the assembly consisting of the connecting element, the fourth holder and the section of the front element between the third and fourth holders is more compact, and the assembly has a smaller construction height in particular, so that the luggage compartment can be fixed closer to the roof of the vehicle and takes up less space in the interior space of the vehicle. In addition, for example, the concave and / or convex direction of the front element can also be enhanced, so that the luggage compartment appears visually smaller (in height).

[0024] In another design variant, the front element is formed essentially in two parts in the area between the fourth holder and the side of the front element facing the bottom (bottom side of the front element). Here, the part of the two-part front element facing the bottom is rotatably fixed to the part of the front element facing the fourth holder by a fifth holder. If the front element has already been rotated away from the luggage storage part around the third holder, this allows the front element to be arranged in a space-saving manner. The bottom side of the front element does not protrude so significantly into the roof area of ​​the interior of the vehicle, because the second part (lower part) of the front element can be rotated upward or downward around the fifth holder relative to the first part (upper part) of the front element. This makes it possible to achieve a free roof area of ​​the interior of the vehicle, which can be used as a passage for passengers, so that the roof height in the vehicle does not have to be increased.

[0025] According to one design, the third holder can include a plurality of hinges. For example, two hinges can rotatably fix the front element to the structure of the vehicle. Of course, any number of hinges can also be used to attach the front element to the structure of the vehicle. The number of hinges can correspond, for example, to the number of structural elements of the vehicle (e.g. a skeleton or frame opened by the front element), wherein a hinge is arranged on each structural element.

[0026] Alternatively, the third holder can be formed in the form of one or more rod-shaped hinges. The rod-shaped hinge or hinges can be distributed substantially over the entire width of the front element or extend over substantially the entire width of the front element. By using rod-shaped hinges, it can be achieved that the load of the front element is introduced uniformly into the structure of the vehicle.

[0027] The rod-shaped hinge used as the first or third holder can also be fixed on the mounting rail, which in turn is fixed on a structural element of the vehicle, such as a skeleton or frame. Therefore, loads can be uniformly introduced into the mounting rail through the rod-shaped hinge.

[0028] According to another design variant, the distance between the first holder and the side of the rear wall facing the bottom (the bottom side of the rear wall) is smaller than the distance between the first holder and the second holder. Since the luggage storage portion is rotatably supported on the first holder, the rear wall section between the first holder and the second holder forms a larger lever arm than the remaining rear wall section between the first holder and the bottom side of the rear wall. Due to this larger lever arm, the force introduced by the connecting element into the second holder to open and close the luggage compartment can be smaller. Therefore, in the case of a different lever arm of the front element relative to the fourth holder, a double transmission ratio of the force applied to the bottom side of the front element to move the luggage storage portion can be achieved.

[0029] Furthermore, each axis of rotation of the holders is substantially parallel to the plane formed by the bottom. In other words, all axes of rotation of the holders are parallel to each other and also to the bottom of the luggage receiving portion. When observing a cross section of the luggage compartment, all axes of rotation of the holders are perpendicular to the section plane of the cross section of the luggage compartment.

[0030] In another design variant, the luggage compartment comprises a cover element which is arranged in the top region of the luggage receiving portion and extends substantially parallel to the base. Of course, the cover element can also be arranged at an angle to the base, for example in such a way that the cover element and the base extend one above the other toward the rear wall. The cover element delimits the loading space of the luggage compartment upwards and thus prevents luggage or parts thereof from affecting or damaging the operating mechanism.

[0031] Here, the second holder can be arranged on the cover element. Thus, the connecting element can be shortened and arranged compactly on the cover element when the luggage compartment is in the closed state. Alternatively, the second holder can also be arranged at the connection point between the cover element and the rear wall.

[0032] In another design variant, the bottom has an edge on its side facing the front element. This edge prevents luggage from falling out, in particular when the luggage receiving portion is rotated about the first holder and the bottom is arranged at an angle. The curved edge can be formed, for example, by providing the bottom with an end section that is curved upward.

[0033] In another design variant, the luggage storage is fixed to the first holder in such a way that the luggage storage can be rotated around the first holder between the initial position and the open position. Here, the bottom is either arranged horizontally or inclined in the initial position, so that the front side of the bottom is higher than the side of the bottom that is provided with the luggage storage rear wall. The latter prevents the luggage from falling just at the beginning of opening, that is, before the passenger can see into the luggage storage. In addition, the front side of the bottom and thus the luggage compartment is arranged higher than the horizontally oriented bottom in the interior space of the vehicle, so that the luggage compartment takes up less space in the interior space of the vehicle. If the roof area of ​​the vehicle does not extend horizontally in the cross section of the vehicle, it can be particularly advantageous to make full use of this. For example, in aircraft and trains, these roof areas are formed as elliptical or circular. The position of the luggage storage in the initial position (or closed position) can be adapted to the direction of this elliptical or circular shape.

[0034] In contrast, the bottom is arranged obliquely in the open position so that the front side of the bottom is higher than the side of the bottom on which the rear wall of the luggage storage is arranged. This makes it easier to put luggage into the luggage storage and to see the loading space of the luggage storage.

[0035] According to another aspect, a means of transport comprises a luggage compartment according to one of the above designs and variants.

[0036] The designs, variants and aspects described here can be combined arbitrarily to form further design variants which are not explicitly described. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0037] Embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0038] Figure 1 Schematically shows a cross section of a conventional opened luggage compartment;

[0039] Figure 2 Schematically shows a cross section of a conventional closed luggage compartment;

[0040] Figure 3 Schematically shows a cross section of a variant of the luggage compartment in the closed state;

[0041] Figure 4 Schematically shows the open state Figure 3 Cross-section of variants of;

[0042] Figure 5 A cross section of another variant of the luggage compartment in the closed state is schematically shown;

[0043] Figure 6 Schematically shows the open state Figure 5 Cross-section of variants of;

[0044] Figure 7 Schematically shows the open state Figure 5 The lever arm ratio of the variant;

[0045] Figure 8 The arrangement of two variants of a luggage compartment in a cross section of a vehicle is schematically shown;

[0046] Fig. 9 A cross section of another variant of the luggage compartment in the closed state is schematically shown;

[0047] Fig.10 Schematically shows the open state Fig. 9 cross-sections of variants of; and

[0048] Fig.11 Schematically shows Fig. 9 Arrangement of variants in the cross section of a vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] According to the invention, a luggage compartment which is easy to maneuver and has the largest possible loading space is provided, and a means of transport having such a luggage compartment is provided.

[0050] Figure 3 The cross section of a variant of such a pivotable luggage compartment 10 is schematically shown. The luggage compartment 10 comprises a luggage accommodation portion 20, which in turn is formed by a base 25 and a rear wall 26. The base 25 serves as a luggage carrier, i.e. defines a loading space for the luggage compartment 10 on its bottom side. The rear wall 26 defines the loading space of the luggage compartment 10 on its rear side and adjoins a holding structure 50 of the vehicle, which serves to hold further components, not explained in detail here, in the vehicle.

[0051] The luggage storage 20 is rotatably held on a first holder 21 of the luggage compartment 10. The first holder 21 is arranged here on the outer side of the rear wall 26, i.e. the rear wall 26 is coupled to the first holder 21. The outer side of the rear wall 26 is the side of the rear wall 26 facing away from the loading space of the luggage storage 20. The first holder 21 can be fixed, for example, on a holding structure 50 of the vehicle.

[0052] Furthermore, the luggage compartment 10 comprises a second holder 42 which is arranged in the top region of the luggage receptacle 20 . Figure 3 A second holder 42 is shown, which is arranged on the top side of the rear wall 26. Of course, the second holder 42 can also be arranged above the first holder 21 in any region of the luggage storage space.

[0053] Furthermore, the luggage storage space 20 can include a cover element 27, which is arranged in the top region of the luggage storage space 20 and extends substantially parallel to the bottom 25. The luggage storage space 20 can be manufactured in one piece, so that the bottom 25 and the rear wall 26 as well as the cover element 27 are all formed in one piece. Alternatively, the bottom 25 and the rear wall 26 as well as the cover element 27 can also be assembled.

[0054] The pivotable luggage compartment 10 further comprises a steering mechanism 40, which is rotatably coupled to the luggage receiving portion 20 on a second holder 42. In other words, the steering mechanism 40 is fixed to the second holder 42, wherein the second holder 42 enables the luggage receiving portion 20 to rotate relative to the steering mechanism 40. The steering mechanism 40 is also adapted to rotate the luggage receiving portion 20 around the first holder 21. The steering mechanism 40 can be a push-pull stable (schubstabile) bar or plate. The steering mechanism 40 extends substantially in the same direction as the bottom 25, wherein the steering mechanism 40 can extend parallel to the bottom 25, but can also form a certain angle with the plane defined by the bottom 25. The angle depends in particular on the position of the steering mechanism 40 relative to the luggage receiving portion 20.

[0055] The operating mechanism 40 can have, for example, a handle at its front end 41, by which the operating mechanism 40 can be moved. Figure 3 20. Alternatively or in addition, the operating mechanism 40 can also include a motor (not shown) or other auxiliary means to move the operating mechanism 40 and rotate the luggage storage portion 20.

[0056] Furthermore, the luggage compartment 10 can include a front element 30 which is configured for at least partially closing the luggage receiving area 20 on a side opposite the rear wall 26 . Figure 3A front element 30 is shown, which overlaps the bottom 25, i.e. completely closes the opening present between the bottom 25 and the cover element 27. In this overlapping region, the front element 30 has an end section 32 facing the bottom 25. The end section 32 is configured for engaging the bottom 25 from below and for retaining it in a form-fitting manner.

[0057] Alternatively, the front element 30 can be dimensioned so that it closes flush with the front edge of the bottom 25 (i.e. the edge of the bottom 25 defining the bottom side of the opening of the luggage compartment 10) and in the closed state of the luggage compartment 10 ( Figure 3 ) reliably closes the loading space of the luggage compartment 10.

[0058] The front element 30 is rotatably held by a third holder 31. The third holder 31 can be fixed to a structural element of the vehicle or a holding structure of the vehicle provided therefor, and can be rotatably coupled to the front element 30.

[0059] In addition, the fourth holder 41 can be arranged on the side of the front element 30 facing the luggage storage portion 20. The connecting element (e.g., a rod or a plate) forming the operating mechanism is arranged between the second holder 42 and the fourth holder 41. Here, the second and fourth holders 41, 42 can be configured to each rotatably hold the connecting element. Alternatively, the second holder 42 and the fourth holder 41 are firmly arranged on the connecting element, wherein the luggage storage portion 20 or the front element 30 is each rotatably fixed on the respective holder 42, 41.

[0060] As from Figure 4 It can be seen that by rotating the front element 30 around the third holder 31, the connecting element (at least one section thereof) is also guided around the third holder 31. By coupling to the luggage storage 20 at the second holder 42, the luggage storage 20 is also rotated around the first holder 21 due to the movement of the front element 30. In this case, the front element 30 and the luggage storage 20 move in opposite directions, so that the loading space of the luggage compartment 10 can be quickly accessed. By rotating the luggage storage 20, wherein the front side of the floor 20 moves downward, not only better access to the loading space of the luggage compartment 10 is achieved, but also a better view of the loading space is achieved, while the front element 30 is removed from the opening of the loading space of the luggage compartment 10.

[0061] The axes of rotation of all the holders 21, 31, 41, 42 extend parallel to one another in order to achieve a frictionless opening and closing process of the luggage compartment. The first and third holders 21, 31 can be arranged over the entire width of the luggage compartment 10 (perpendicular to the Figure 3 and 4The first and third holders 21, 31 can be implemented, for example, in the form of a rod-shaped hinge. The second and fourth holders 42, 41 and the actuating mechanism or connecting element can be limited to two holders or a single connecting rod. This can save weight. In order to better enable the rotation of the luggage storage 20, it is advantageous to provide at least two connecting elements with associated holders 42, 41, since this reduces the possibility of curling of the front element 30 and / or the luggage storage 20.

[0062] exist Figure 3 3 (closed state of luggage compartment 10) shows the luggage storage 20 tilted back. In other words, when the front element 30 is closed on the opening of the loading space of the luggage compartment 10, the luggage storage 20 takes up a position relative to the first holder 21 or the holding structure 50 of the vehicle, wherein the bottom 25 has an inclination towards the rear wall 26 in this position. This reduces the interaction of the luggage in the luggage storage 20 with the front element 30 in the closed position of the front element. As a result, the front element 30 is less likely to be squeezed from the inside by the luggage in the luggage storage 20.

[0063] Alternatively, the luggage storage portion 20 can be arranged in the closed position of the front element 30 in such a way that the bottom 25 is oriented substantially horizontally. Figure 5 A correspondingly horizontal arrangement of the luggage storage 20 is shown in the variant of FIG. This arrangement provides a horizontally extending bottom side of the luggage compartment 10, which can, for example, form a roof area in the interior of a vehicle. If the luggage compartment 10 is located above the passenger seats of the vehicle, a horizontally extending roof area is advantageous in terms of appearance. Even if the roof area of ​​the vehicle does not allow an elevated position of the roof element 27 when the luggage storage 20 and the roof element 27 are therefore in an inclined position, the horizontally extending bottom 25 can also be arranged.

[0064] pass Figure 5 The luggage storage portion 20 is arranged such that the front edge of the luggage storage portion 20 is in the open position of the front element 30, as shown. Figure 6 As shown, further down (with Figure 425 ), thereby making it easier to place luggage in the luggage storage 20. In order to prevent luggage from falling out of the luggage storage 20 when the front element 30 is in the open position, the holding element 28 can be arranged on the front edge of the bottom 25. In an alternative design, the holding element 28 is configured to be pushed out from the front edge of the bottom 25 by a backward movement of the rear side of the bottom 25 during rotation around the first holding part 21. An element (not shown) firmly fixed to the first holding part 21 or the holding structure 50 can push an element extending in the bottom 25 and connected to the holding element 28 forward, while the luggage storage 20 is rotated around the first holding part 21 into the open position.

[0065] Figure 5 and 6 The variant of the luggage compartment 10 shown also has a front element 30 with a concave and convex course, whereas in accordance with Figure 3 and 4 In the variant of the front element 30, the front element 30 extends substantially in a plane from the third holder 31 to the side of the front element 30 facing the bottom 25. The clear width of the roof of the interior of the vehicle is increased by the concave section 34 of the front element 30 between the third holder 31 and the fourth holder 41, and thus the interior of the vehicle is also increased. The convex section 33 of the front element 30 between the fourth holder 41 and the side of the front element 30 facing the bottom 25 provides additional loading space in the interior of the luggage compartment 10.

[0066] exist Figure 5 The loading space for luggage is shown in dashed lines in FIG. Here, the first area 60 of the loading space corresponds approximately to the conventional pivotable luggage compartment 100 ( Figure 1 and 2 ) of a piece of luggage 110. By comparing Figures 1 to 6 It can be seen that the luggage compartment 10 according to the invention provides an additional loading space area 61 which can be used for multiple pieces of luggage. The additional loading space area 61 is generated by rotating the entire luggage receiving portion 20 around the holder 21 .

[0067] exist Figure 6 2 also shows the lever arms c and d defined by the first holder 21. The lever arm c relates to the distance between the base 25 and the holder 21, while the lever arm d relates to the distance between the second holder 42 and the first holder 21. Since the lever arm d is larger than the lever arm c, the operating mechanism or connecting element can make the luggage storage portion 20 more easily rotate around the first holder 21. In other words, compared with conventional luggage compartments (see Figure 1 and 2 ) requires less force to be applied by the user.

[0068] By means of a corresponding lever arm in the front element 30, the force to be applied by the user is further reduced, e.g. Figure 7 Here, the lever arm a corresponds to the standardized distance between the fourth holder 41 and the lower edge of the front element 30, while the lever arm b corresponds to the standardized distance between the fourth holder 41 and the third holder 31. In order to achieve the standardization of these distances, the connecting axis between the third holder 31 and the lower edge of the front element 30 is taken into account. If the lever arm a is selected to be larger than the lever arm b, such as Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the force applied to the lower edge of the front element 30 for opening and closing the front element 30 is then transferred to the fourth holder 41 and thus the connecting element.

[0069] Figure 8 The arrangement of two variants of the luggage compartment 10 in a vehicle cross section is schematically shown. Figure 5 The closed luggage compartment 10a of the variant is arranged in Figure 8 The upper section 34 of the front element 30 and the third holder 31 are at least largely arranged in the roof area 70a of the vehicle and can be covered by corresponding roof elements 71a. The roof element 71a can be designed to be flexible (elastic) so that the movement of the front element 30 can be achieved without creating an opening in the roof element 70a of the vehicle.

[0070] exist Figure 8 In the right area of ​​, a corresponding variant of the luggage compartment 10b is shown, which is shown in the closed state (dashed line) and also in the open state (double line). For the sake of clarity, the upper section 34 of the front element 30 in the open state is not shown. In this variant of the luggage compartment 10b, the front element 30 has a two-part area between the fourth holder 41 and the side of the front element 30 facing the base 25. The lower section 36 of the front element 30 is rotatably connected to the upper section 33 of the front element 30 via the fifth holder 35. As in Figure 8 As can be seen in the figure, this allows the lower region 36 of the front element 30 to be pivoted in the open state of the front element 30, so that the front element 30 takes up less space in the vehicle interior. In particular, the central roof area is not blocked by the front element, so that even with a low roof height in the vehicle interior, sufficient head freedom can be retained for the passengers.

[0071] Fig. 9 and 10 Another variant of the luggage compartment 10 is shown, which has a front element 30 with a concave and convex profile and has a rearwardly folded luggage storage 20 in the closed position of the front element 30. The rearwardly folded luggage storage 20 thus corresponds to the embodiment according to Figure 3 and 4 A variant of the invention, and the front element 30 with concave and convex orientation corresponds to the variant from Figures 5 to 7 The remaining elements of this variant of the luggage compartment 10 correspond to those from Figures 3 to 7 components, and therefore will not be described in detail here.

[0072] Fig.11 Schematically shows the Fig. 9 The arrangement of the luggage compartment 10 in the vehicle cross section is also described. Fig.11 The left side shows the Figure 5 The luggage compartment 10c of the variant of FIG. 10c has a horizontally extending bottom 25 in the closed position of the front element 30. In contrast, in the closed position of the front element 30, the luggage compartment 10c has a horizontally extending bottom 25. Fig.11 The luggage compartment 10 shown on the right side of FIG. 1 is tilted in the closed position of the front element 30, as in Fig. 9 As shown in detail in Fig.11 The luggage compartments 10c and 10c shown on the left and right of the vehicle are shown in that the front edge of the bottom 25 and / or the end section 32 of the front element 30 in the right luggage compartment 10 are arranged higher than in the case of the left luggage compartment 10c. As a result, the vehicle can have a larger interior space, so that the front edge of the bottom 25 and / or the end section 32 of the front element 30 are less obstructive to passengers in the vehicle and the sight line in the interior space of the vehicle is also improved.

[0073] from Fig.11 It can also be seen that the inclined arrangement of the luggage storage 20 in the closed position of the front element 30 can also be adapted to the course of the vehicle structure in the roof area. The inclination in the closed position can therefore correspond approximately to the inclination of the vehicle structure in the roof area. This allows the maximum possible utilization of the space available in the interior of the vehicle, thereby increasing the interior space available to passengers.

[0074] Figures 3 to 11 The luggage compartments 10 shown are all shown in cross-section, so that the side walls of the luggage compartment 10 are not shown. Of course, the luggage storage 20 can also have two side walls in addition to the bottom 25, the rear wall 26 and the cover element 27, which extend between the bottom 25, the cover element 27 and the rear wall 26. For example, the luggage storage 20 can be produced in one piece including these side walls. Such an integral container is easy to produce, in particular, from lightweight plastics, for example by deep drawing and / or using a mold that defines the loading space.

[0075] Finally, it is particularly pointed out that the variants, designs and exemplary embodiments described above serve only to describe the teaching content claimed for protection, but are not restricted to these variants, designs and exemplary embodiments.

Claims

1. A pivotable luggage compartment (10) for a means of transport, comprising: A luggage storage portion (20) having a bottom (25) and a rear wall (26); a first holder (21) disposed on the outer side of the rear wall (26) and configured to rotatably hold the luggage storage portion (20); a second holder (42) disposed in a top area of ​​the luggage storage portion (20); as well as An operating mechanism (40) comprising: a front element (30) configured to at least partially close the luggage storage portion (20) on a side opposite to the rear wall (26); a third holder (31) on which the front element (30) is rotatably held; a fourth holder (41) disposed on the front element (30) on a side facing the luggage storage portion (20); and a connecting element disposed between the second holder (42) and the fourth holder (41), The second and fourth retaining members (42, 41) are configured to respectively retain the connecting element rotatably, and the operating mechanism (40) is rotatably connected to the luggage receiving portion (20) on the second retaining member (42) and is configured to rotate the luggage receiving portion (20) around the first retaining member (21).

2. The luggage compartment (10) according to claim 1, wherein the first holder (21) comprises a plurality of hinges arranged on the outer side of the rear wall (26), or The first retaining member (21) is formed in the form of one or more lever hinges and extends over substantially the entire width of the rear wall (26).

3. A luggage compartment (10) according to claim 1, wherein the fourth retaining member (41) is arranged on the front element (30) so that the distance between the third retaining member (31) and the fourth retaining member (41) is smaller than the distance between the fourth retaining member (41) and the side of the front element (30) facing the bottom (25).

4. A luggage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the front element (30) has an end section (32) facing the bottom (25), wherein the end section (32) is configured to engage the bottom (25) from below and hold the bottom in a shape-fitting manner when the front element (30) rotates toward the luggage storage portion (20).

5. The luggage compartment (10) according to claim 1 , wherein the front element (30) extends substantially in a plane from the third holder (31) towards a side of the front element (30) facing the bottom (25), or The front element (30) is formed substantially concavely between the third retaining piece (31) and the fourth retaining piece (41), and is formed substantially convexly between the fourth retaining piece (41) and a side of the front element (30) facing the bottom (25).

6. A luggage compartment (10) according to claim 5, wherein if the front element (30) at least partially closes the luggage accommodation portion (20) on the side opposite to the rear wall (26), the fourth retaining member (41) is arranged closer to the second retaining member (42) than the third retaining member (31).

7. A luggage compartment (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the front element (30) is formed in two parts in the area between the fourth retaining member (41) and the side of the front element (30) facing the bottom (25), and wherein the part of the front element (30) facing the bottom (25) is rotatably fixed to the part of the front element (30) facing the fourth retaining member (41) by a fifth retaining member (35).

8. The luggage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the third holder (31) comprises a plurality of hinges, or The third retaining member (31) is formed in the form of one or more rod-shaped hinges and extends over substantially the entire width of the front element (30).

9. A luggage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the distance between the first retaining member (21) and the side of the rear wall (26) facing the bottom (25) is smaller than the distance between the first retaining member (21) and the second retaining member (42).

10. The luggage compartment (10) according to claim 7, wherein the respective rotation axes of the first, second, third, fourth and fifth holders (21, 42, 31, 41, 35) extend substantially parallel to a plane formed by the bottom (25).

11. The luggage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising: A cover element (27) is arranged in the upper region of the luggage storage space (20) and extends substantially parallel to the base (25).

12. The luggage compartment (10) according to claim 11, wherein the second holder (42) is arranged on the roof element (27).

13. A means of transport having a luggage compartment (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 12.

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