Central console unit for a vehicle and vehicle having such a central console unit

Abstract

The present invention relates to a central control unit (2) for a vehicle (1), comprising a first subunit (2.1) fixedly connectable to or connected to the vehicle (1) and a second subunit (2.2) movably connected to the first subunit (2.1) relative to the first subunit (2.1), wherein the first subunit (2.1) has a first air guide mechanism (5) connectable to or connected to an air conditioning system of the vehicle (1). According to the invention, the second subunit (2.2) has a second air guide mechanism (6) movably connected to the first air guide mechanism (5) at least partially along the first air guide mechanism (5). The invention also relates to a vehicle (1) having such a central control unit (2).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a center console unit for a vehicle and to a vehicle according to the features of the preamble of claim 1 .

[0002] From the prior art, as described in DE 10 2017 200 920 A1, a motor vehicle is known that has a center console that can be moved in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, the center console comprising a fixed section that is fixed to the floor of the motor vehicle and has at least one air outlet, and a movable section that is spaced apart from the floor and is movably connected to the fixed section.

[0003] JP 2004 322 789 A describes a storage unit for a vehicle. The main body of the center console is composed of a center console housing and a storage box, which is arranged in the center console housing so as to slide in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle through the rear opening of the center console housing. A rear air register for blowing air conditioning air toward the upper body of the rear seat occupant is arranged on the rear side of the storage box. The outer tube of the slide is connected to the rear air register. The inner tube of the slide is connected to the air conditioner arranged on the rear side of the instrument panel. The slide is designed in such a way that the outer tube can move relative to the inner tube.

[0004] DE 10 2016 117 143 A1 discloses an additional supply duct for a vehicle. A vehicle having an air distribution system for supplying air into a passenger compartment comprises a front row of seats with a driver's seat and a front passenger's seat, a second row of seats and a console located therebetween. The console comprises rear vents. A duct network guides air from the air distribution system through the vents and into the passenger compartment. The additional duct comprises a first and a second telescopic section. The first telescopic section is attached to the console in a swingable manner at the proximal end and is in fluid communication with the duct network. The second telescopic section comprises a vent at the distal end. For the swinging movement, the additional duct is located within a plane defined by the console and the front row of seats. A stop abuts the additional duct and defines a swinging range between a stowed position and a working position.

[0005] DE 10 2005 017 332 B3 describes a ventilation device for the rear seat area of ​​a motor vehicle. The ventilation device comprises an air supply duct and an air outlet assembly, in which air is supplied to the rear seat area of ​​the motor vehicle passenger compartment, and the air flows out into the rear seat area of ​​the passenger compartment via the air outlet assembly. The height of the air outlet assembly can be adjusted relative to the passenger compartment floor.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to specify a center console unit for a vehicle which is improved compared to the prior art and a vehicle which is improved compared to the prior art.

[0007] This object is achieved according to the invention by a center console unit for a vehicle having the features of claim 1 and a vehicle having the features of claim 10 .

[0008] Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0009] A center console unit for a vehicle comprises a first subunit that is fixedly connectable or connected to the vehicle and a second subunit that is connected to the first subunit in a manner that is movable relative to the first subunit, in particular steplessly movable and in particular in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. According to the present invention, the second subunit of the center console unit forms a center console for the vehicle, and the first subunit is particularly used to realize the following design, that is, the second subunit formed as a center console is connected to the vehicle in a movable manner. Therefore, a movable center console for the vehicle, in particular movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, is realized by the center console unit. Therefore, the second subunit that forms the movable center console can be moved toward the rear area of ​​the vehicle interior, i.e. the rear seat area, or toward the front area of ​​the vehicle interior, i.e. the front row area. The first subunit has a first air guide mechanism that can be connected or connected to the vehicle air conditioning system and is particularly fixedly arranged in the first subunit.

[0010] According to the invention, the second subunit has a second air guiding device, which is in particular fixedly arranged in the second subunit and connected to the first air guiding device in a manner that it can be at least partially moved along the first air guiding device, in particular connected in an airtight or at least substantially airtight manner, so that no air or at least substantially no air flows out of the connecting area of ​​the two air guiding devices to the outside environment. Thus, air flows from the vehicle air conditioning system via the first air guiding device into the second air guiding device and then preferably into the vehicle interior, in particular the passenger compartment, via one or more air outlets of the second air guiding device.

[0011] Thus, by means of the technical solution of the invention, in the case of a center console in the form of a second subunit which is movably arranged in a vehicle, air is guided through the center console, i.e. through the second subunit, and preferably flows out from it into the vehicle interior, for example so that the air blows toward the vehicle occupants. The air guidance and, in particular, the air discharge toward the vehicle interior are thereby adapted to the respective position of the second subunit forming the center console and are thus optimized. Furthermore, the technical solution of the invention ensures air circulation and thus thermal comfort, in particular in autonomous vehicles in which seating positions can be provided as far as the rear seat area of ​​the vehicle interior.

[0012] Unlike the technical solution of the present invention, the ventilation systems known from the prior art are fixedly installed in the center console and are therefore not suitable for movement. In the case of a movable center console, such ventilation systems are therefore, for example, only installed in the immovable part. However, this does not allow the air guide structure and the air outlet structure to be adapted to the corresponding position of the center console.

[0013] Advantageously, the first air guiding mechanism and the second air guiding mechanism, in particular the portion of the second air guiding mechanism that can be moved along the first air guiding mechanism and the portion of the first air guiding mechanism that the second air guiding mechanism can be moved along, form a moving guide mechanism for moving and advantageously also for supporting the second subunit forming the center console with respect to the first subunit. That is, the moving guide mechanism and the air guiding structure are mutually integrated. In particular, not only the air guiding structure but also the moving guide mechanism is realized by means of the components of the first subunit and the second subunit. This allows a very compact structure of the center console unit, a small number of required components, a low weight, a low cost and a low installation cost of the center console unit.

[0014] The first air-guiding mechanism and the second air-guiding mechanism form, for example, a telescopic movable unit, i.e., the second air-guiding mechanism can be telescopically movable relative to the first air-guiding mechanism, in particular, in that, depending on a specific movement direction, the second air-guiding mechanism partially slides in and out of the first air-guiding mechanism, or, depending on a specific movement direction, the first air-guiding mechanism partially slides in and out of the second air-guiding mechanism.

[0015] Advantageously, the first air guide mechanism has at least one first air guide duct, which is particularly fixedly arranged in the first subunit, and the second air guide mechanism has at least one second air guide duct, which is particularly fixedly arranged in the second subunit and is at least partially connected to the first air guide duct movably along the first air guide duct. That is, the at least one first air guide duct and the at least one second air guide duct are partially nested. The at least one first air guide duct and the at least one second air guide duct thus form a telescopic movable unit in the form of a telescopic sleeve. For example, it can be provided that the at least one second air guide duct is arranged to be able to move along the inner side of the at least one first air guide duct, especially with its outer side, that is, it can enter therein and partially move out from it, that is, the at least one second air guide duct is partially arranged in the at least one first air guide duct, or the at least one second air guide duct is arranged to be able to move along the outer side of the at least one first air guide duct, especially with its inner side, that is, it can be moved onto it, that is, the at least one first air guide duct is partially arranged in the at least one second air guide duct. By means of this technical solution, the air guide mechanism is allowed to be extended or shortened in the moving area between the first and second subunits, depending on the movement of the second subunit forming the central console, and here, the air guide mechanism is always guaranteed to be closed relative to the external environment, thereby preventing erroneous air discharge and the air flow is reliably directed to the correspondingly set air outlet. Advantageously, the two movably sleeved air guide ducts guide and support the second subunit forming the central console and simultaneously form an air guide structure in the moving area.

[0016] The air ducts can be made of metal, for example, respectively, for example, by extrusion, or they can be made of plastic, in particular one or more plastic-based materials, for example, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, for example, by pultrusion. The cross section of each air duct can be circular or have other shapes, such as elliptical or polygonal. Preferably, the first and second air ducts have the same cross section, but have different cross-sectional dimensions, so that they can fit and move.

[0017] The second air guide mechanism also advantageously includes at least one air guide channel within the second subunit forming the movable central console. The air guide channel advantageously leads to at least one air outlet through which air can flow into the vehicle interior. The air guide channel is connected to the at least one second air guide pipe.

[0018] The at least one air-conducting duct or the component comprising at least one air-conducting duct or a plurality of air-conducting ducts can be formed, for example, as a blow-molded part or an injection-molded part.

[0019] In one possible embodiment, the first air guide mechanism has two first air guide ducts arranged side by side, parallel to each other and preferably spaced apart from each other, which are particularly fixedly arranged in the first subunit and advantageously connected to each other, and the second air guide mechanism has two second air guide ducts arranged side by side, parallel to each other and preferably spaced apart from each other, which are particularly fixedly arranged in the second subunit and advantageously also connected to each other, wherein the corresponding first air guide duct and the corresponding second air guide duct correspond to each other one by one, and wherein the corresponding second air guide duct is at least partially movably connected to the first air guide duct along the corresponding first air guide duct. That is, the corresponding first air guide duct and the corresponding second air guide duct thus form the above-mentioned telescopic movable unit in the form of a telescopic sleeve, so that in this embodiment there are two such telescopic movable units in the form of telescopic sleeves, respectively. Here, the movably sleeved air guide duct also advantageously guides and supports the second subunit forming the central console and simultaneously forms air guidance in the moving area. For example, the two second air guide ducts are connected to the common air guide duct in the second subunit and / or to at least one corresponding separate air guide duct.

[0020] This allows, for example, more air to flow to the center console unit, through it and out of it. Alternatively or additionally, this allows, for example, multi-zone air conditioning, at least a dual-zone air conditioning, because a corresponding closed air guiding space is formed by the corresponding first and second air guiding ducts in the second subunit forming the center console and preferably by the air guiding duct connected to the corresponding second air guiding duct. Therefore, there are two such relatively closed air guiding spaces in the center console unit. As a result, the air guided through one of the air guiding cavities has, for example, a different temperature than the air flowing through the other air guiding cavities. As a result, dual-zone air conditioning in the vehicle interior is achieved when the air flows out of the two air guiding cavities to two different areas of the vehicle interior, i.e. two different partitions.

[0021] The second subunit is movably connected to the first subunit, for example, by at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing. Therefore, the second subunit can be moved in a frictionless or at least low-friction and thus wear-free or at least low-wear manner, especially not too laboriously.

[0022] For example, the second subunit is movably connected to the first subunit through its second air guide mechanism, in particular through its at least one second air guide tube or its two second air guide tubes, by means of the at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing. The at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing is connected to the first air guide mechanism, in particular the first air guide tube or the two first air guide tubes, for example, by a flange. The second air guide mechanism, in particular the second air guide tube or the two second air guide tubes, is guided by the sliding bearing or rolling bearing.

[0023] In the case of two first air guide tubes and two second air guide tubes, for example, two sliding bearings or rolling bearings can be provided, so that each of the second air guide tubes is installed by means of its own sliding bearing or rolling bearing. The two sliding bearings or rolling bearings can be arranged in a common bearing unit, for example.

[0024] The second air guiding mechanism advantageously has at least one air outlet, in particular at least one side air outlet and / or at least one rear air outlet. As a result, air can flow out to, for example, a lateral area or two lateral areas and / or a rear area, i.e., the rear seat area, of the vehicle interior. For example, it can also be provided that one or more air outlets are arranged in the lower area of ​​the second subunit, i.e., the movable center console, and thus in the lower area of ​​the center console unit, and / or the first air guiding mechanism has one or more air outlets which are therefore also arranged in the lower area of ​​the center console unit. These air outlets can then, for example, be used to replace the common floor air outlets which are usually arranged under the seats of the vehicle, i.e., such conventional floor air outlets are then no longer needed, thereby saving structural space, installation time, materials, costs and weight.

[0025] The center console unit advantageously comprises at least one drive unit, in particular at least one electric drive unit, in particular at least one electromotive drive unit, for moving the second subunit, in particular for moving it in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The at least one drive unit comprises, for example, an electric motor and a connecting rod, wherein the electric motor is fixed to the first subunit and the connecting rod is connected to the electric motor and the second subunit. As a result, the second subunit forming the center console can be moved in the same direction as the connecting rod by the longitudinal movement of the connecting rod. In this way, the second subunit forming the center console can be comfortably moved to the respective desired position. Alternatively, for example, another drive unit can also be provided or, for example, manual movement of the second subunit can also be provided.

[0026] For example, the lighting device, in particular the ambient lighting device, can be arranged on the center console unit, in particular the second subunit. As a result, the lighting of the vehicle interior can be optimized and, in particular, adapted to the corresponding position of the second subunit forming the center console. In addition, the floating feeling of the second subunit forming the movable center console, in particular the rear area of ​​the second subunit, in particular in the rearward moving state, can be emphasized.

[0027] For example, a floor support can be provided on the bottom side of the second subunit, in particular in its rear area and / or on the interior floor of the vehicle interior, so that the second subunit can be mechanically supported in the extended state, in particular in the fully extended state, i.e. in the rearwardly moved state, in particular against mechanical loads. When the floor support is arranged on the interior floor, it is positioned so that the second subunit rests on the floor support in the rearwardly, in particular fully rearwardly moved state. Preferably, it slides onto the floor support by gradually moving rearward.

[0028] The vehicle according to the present invention comprises such a center console unit, wherein the first subunit is preferably fixedly connected to the vehicle and the first air guiding device is preferably connected to an air conditioning system of the vehicle. This results in the advantages already mentioned above.

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:

[0030] Figure 1 schematically shows a longitudinal section of a vehicle having a center console unit,

[0031] Figure 2 Schematically showing Figure 1 The cross-sectional view corresponding to the cutting plane II-II,

[0032] Figure 3 Schematically showing Figure 1 Cross-sectional view corresponding to the cutting plane III-III.

[0033] Parts that correspond to one another are provided with the same reference symbols in all the figures.

[0034] Figure 1-3 A schematic cross-sectional view of a vehicle 1 having a center console unit 2 is shown, wherein the vehicle 1 is shown greatly simplified here. In particular, essentially only the interior floor 3 of the interior IR of the vehicle 1, the center console unit 2 fixed thereto, and the instrument panel 4 of the vehicle 1 are shown. Figure 1 A longitudinal section is shown, ie a section along the longitudinal axis of the vehicle 1. The longitudinal axis extends in the X direction X of the three-dimensional coordinate system. The transverse axis of the vehicle 1 extends in the Y direction Y of the three-dimensional coordinate system and the vertical axis extends in the Z direction Z.

[0035] Figure 2 Shown with Figure 1 Cross-sectional view corresponding to the cutting plane II-II.

[0036] Figure 3 Shown with Figure 1 Cross-sectional view corresponding to the cutting plane III-III.

[0037] The center console unit 2 comprises a first subunit 2.1 which is fixedly connected, for example in a fixed manner by bolting, bonding and / or welding, to the vehicle 1, in particular to the body-in-white of the vehicle 1, in particular to the interior floor 3. Furthermore, the center console unit 2 comprises a second subunit 2.2 which is connected to the first subunit 2.1 in a manner movable relative to the first subunit 2.1, in particular infinitely movable, in particular movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 1, i.e. parallel to its longitudinal axis and therefore in the X direction X and in the opposite direction, i.e. movable forwards and backwards in the interior IR of the vehicle 1, as in Figure 1 As shown by the moving arrow P.

[0038] In particular, the second subunit 2.2 of the center console unit 2 forms the center console of the vehicle 1, while the first subunit 2.1 is used in particular to realize a design in which the second subunit 2.2 in the form of a center console is movably connected to the vehicle 1. Thus, a movable center console of the vehicle 1, in particular movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 1, is realized by the center console unit 2. The second subunit 2.2 forming the movable center console can therefore be displaced toward the rear area of ​​the interior IR of the vehicle 1, i.e., the rear seat area, or can be displaced toward the front area of ​​the interior IR of the vehicle 1, i.e., the front seat area.

[0039] The first immovable subunit 2.1 has an immovable first air guiding device 5 which is connected to an air conditioning system (not shown here) of the vehicle 1. The first subunit 2.1 and in particular its first air guiding device 5 are thus an interface for the air conditioning system of the vehicle 1.

[0040] The second subunit 2.2 has a second air guiding device 6, which is at least partially movably connected to the first air guiding device 5 along the first air guiding device 5. Therefore, air flows from the air conditioning system of the vehicle 1 via the first air guiding device 5 into the second air guiding device 6 and then preferably into the interior IR of the vehicle 1, in particular the passenger compartment, via one or more air outlets 7 of the second air guiding device 6.

[0041] Advantageously, the first air guiding mechanism 5 and the second air guiding mechanism 6, in particular the portion of the second air guiding mechanism 6 that can move along the first air guiding mechanism 5 and the portion of the first air guiding mechanism 5 along which the second air guiding mechanism 6 can move, form a moving guide mechanism for moving and preferably also for supporting the second subunit 2.2 forming the center console with respect to the first subunit 2.1. That is, the moving guide mechanism and the air guiding mechanism are integrated with each other. In particular, the wind guiding and moving guide are realized by means of the components of the first subunit 2.1 and the second subunit 2.2.

[0042] The first air guide mechanism 5 and the second air guide mechanism 6 can be Figure 1A telescopic moving unit is formed as can be seen in the figure, that is, the second air-guiding mechanism 6 can be moved in a telescopic manner, especially in a telescopic tubular shape, relative to the first air-guiding mechanism 5, and in particular, it can be moved in such a way that the second air-guiding mechanism 6 partially slides in and out of the first air-guiding mechanism 5 according to a specific moving direction, as shown in the example shown, or the first air-guiding mechanism 5 partially slides in and out of the second air-guiding mechanism 6 according to a specific moving direction.

[0043] The first air guide mechanism 5 has at least one first air guide duct 8, which is fixedly arranged in the first subunit 2.1, and the second air guide mechanism 6 has at least one second air guide duct 9, which is fixedly arranged in the second subunit 2.2 and connected to the first air guide duct 8 in a manner that it can at least partially move along the first air guide duct 8. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown. The at least one first air duct 8 and the at least one second air duct 9 thus form a telescopic moving unit in the form of a telescopic sleeve. Here, for example, it can be provided that the at least one second air duct 9 is arranged to be able to move along the inner side of the at least one first air duct 8 with its outer side, such as in Figure 1 and Figure 2 As in the example shown, or arranged to be movable with its inner side along the outer side of the at least one first air duct 8, that is, the second air duct 9 is partially arranged in the first air duct 8 and can move in and out, as shown here, or the first air duct 9 is partially placed in the second air duct 8 and the second air duct 9 can be sleeved on the first air duct 8 and can be moved back. The two movably sleeved air ducts 8 and 9 advantageously guide and support the second subunit 2.2 forming the central console and simultaneously form an air guide structure in the moving area.

[0044] In the example shown, the first air guiding mechanism 5 has two first air guiding ducts 8 arranged side by side and parallel to each other and spaced apart from each other, which are fixedly arranged in the first subunit 2.1 and connected to each other. Figure 2 As shown, a first pipe system is thus formed, and the second air guide mechanism 6 has two second air guide pipes 9 arranged side by side and parallel to each other, which are fixedly arranged in the second subunit 2.2 and are also advantageously connected to each other, such as Figure 3As shown, a second pipe system is thus formed. Here, each first air duct 8 and second air duct 9 are assigned to each other, and the corresponding second air duct 9 is at least partially movably connected to the first air duct 8 along the corresponding first air duct 8. That is, the corresponding first air duct 8 and the corresponding second air duct 9 thus form the above-mentioned telescopic movable unit in the form of a telescopic sleeve, so that in this embodiment, there are two such telescopic movable units in the form of telescopic sleeves. Here, the movably sleeved air ducts 8 and 9 advantageously guide and support the second subunit 2.2 forming the central console and simultaneously form an air guide structure in the movable area. Therefore, in order to connect the second subunit 2.2 forming the movable central console to the first subunit 2.1 fixedly connected to the vehicle 1, the second pipe system including the two second air ducts 9 fixed to the central console is movably connected to the first pipe system including the two first air ducts 8.

[0045] The air ducts 8, 9 can be made of metal, for example, respectively, such as extrusion molding, or they can be made of plastic and especially one or more plastic-based materials, for example, respectively, one or more fiber-reinforced plastics, such as pultrusion molding. The cross-section of each air duct 8, 9 can be circular or have other shapes, such as elliptical or polygonal. The corresponding first air duct 8 and the second air duct 9 correspondingly assigned thereto have the same cross-section as each other, but have different cross-sectional dimensions from each other, so that they can fit and move. In the example shown, the second air duct 9 and the first air duct 8 have circular cross-sections, respectively, and here, the second air duct 9 has a smaller diameter than the corresponding first air duct 8, respectively, so that the corresponding second air duct 9 can be inserted into the corresponding first air duct 8 and gradually move into it and partially move out of it. Here, the second pipe system can preferably move relative to the first pipe system in a frictionless or at least low-friction manner, thereby realizing the longitudinal movement of the second subunit 2.2 forming the central console.

[0046] Therefore, the first subunit 2.1, which is fixedly bolted, bonded and / or welded to the bodywork of the vehicle 1, in particular the interior floor 3, and is therefore immovable, guides and supports the second subunit 2.2, which forms a movable center console, with its first air guiding device 5, in particular with the aid of its two first air guiding ducts 8, and is an interface to the air conditioning system.

[0047] In the example shown, the second subunit 2.2 is movably connected to the first subunit 2.1 via at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing 10. The sliding bearing or rolling bearing 10 is, for example, Figure 1The second air guide mechanism 6 is shown as being connected to the first air guide mechanism 5 , in particular to two first air guide tubes 8 , i.e., the first pipe system, through a flange. The second air guide mechanism 6 , in particular to two second air guide tubes 9 , i.e., the second pipe system, is guided through the sliding bearing or rolling bearing 10 .

[0048] The second air guide mechanism 6 also includes at least one air guide duct 11 within the second subunit 2.2 forming the movable central console, which leads to at least one air outlet 7, through which air can flow out to the interior IR of the vehicle 1. The air guide duct 11 is connected to the at least one second air guide duct 9 or the two second air guide ducts 9. In the example shown here, the second air guide mechanism 6 includes two such air guide ducts 11, which are respectively connected to a corresponding one of the second air guide ducts 9 and respectively lead to a corresponding at least one air outlet 7. In the example shown here, the corresponding air flow ducts / air guide ducts 11 respectively lead to the side air outlets 7 of the second subunit 2.2 (which forms the movable central console), such as in particular Figure 3 As shown, and respectively lead to the rear air outlet 7 of the second subunit 2.2 (which forms the movable central console), in particular as Figure 1 The side air outlets 7 are provided, for example, to allow air to flow out toward the driver and the front passenger, while the rear air outlets 7 are provided to allow air to flow out to the rear seat area of ​​the interior IR of the vehicle 1 and thus to the rear seat passengers.

[0049] The corresponding air guiding duct 11 or a component including the two or more air guiding ducts 11 can be designed as a blow-molded part or an injection-molded part, for example.

[0050] As an alternative or in addition to the arrangement of the air outlets 7 shown and described here, it can also be provided, for example, that one or more air outlets 7 are arranged in the lower area of ​​the second subunit 2.2, i.e. the movable center console, and thus in the lower area of ​​the center console unit 2, and / or that the first air guiding device 5 of the first subunit 2.1 has one or more air outlets 7 which are therefore also arranged in the lower area of ​​the center console unit 2. The air outlets 7 can then be used, for example, to replace the conventional floor air outlets which are usually arranged below the seats of the vehicle 1.

[0051] Therefore, in the technical solution of the center console unit 2 with a movable center console described in this article, the basic functions, namely the movement of the second subunit 2.2 forming the movable center console and the related relative movement of the two subunits 2.1, 2.2 and thus the two pipe systems, are combined with the wind guidance function within the movable center console in a compact structure.

[0052] The center console unit 2 comprises in the example shown a drive unit 12 for moving a second subunit 2.2 forming a movable center console in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 1, which is designed as an electric drive unit 12, in particular an electromotive drive unit 12. The drive unit 12, which is arranged between the adjacent air ducts 8, 9 and thus allows a compact design of the center console unit 2, comprises in the example shown an electric motor 13 and a connecting rod 14, wherein the electric motor 13 is fixed to the first subunit 2.1 and the connecting rod 14 is guided through a bearing unit comprising a sliding bearing or rolling bearing 10 in the example shown and is connected to the electric motor 13 and the second subunit 2.2, in particular to a receptacle for a second pipe system. As a result, the second subunit 2.2 forming the center console can be moved in the same direction by the longitudinal movement of the connecting rod 14.

[0053] In order to relieve the second subunit 2.2 forming the center console from mechanical loads, in particular in the extended state, ie in the state moved backwards and when loaded in the rear region, provision can be made for the second subunit 2.2 to be supported, for example, by a floor support.

[0054] For example, the lighting device, in particular the ambient lighting device, can be arranged on the center console unit 2, in particular the second subunit 2.2. This allows the lighting of the interior IR of the vehicle 1 to be optimized and in particular adapted to the respective position of the second subunit 2.2 forming the center console. In addition, this allows, for example, the second subunit 2.2 forming the movable center console, in particular the rear area of ​​the second subunit 2.2, to appear to float, in particular in the state of being moved backwards.

Claims

1. A central console unit (2) for a vehicle (1), comprising a first subunit (2.1) connected or connectable to the vehicle (1) in a fixed manner and a second subunit (2.2) connected to the first subunit (2.1) in a movable manner relative to the first subunit (2.1), wherein: The first subunit (2.1) has a first air guide mechanism (5) connected or connectable to an air conditioning device of the vehicle (1), characterized in that the second subunit (2.2) has a second air guide mechanism (6) connected to the first air guide mechanism (5) in a manner that it can at least partially move along the first air guide mechanism (5), and the second subunit (2.2) forms a central console for the vehicle (1), The portion of the second air guide mechanism (6) that can move along the first air guide mechanism (5) and the portion of the first air guide mechanism (5) along which the second air guide mechanism (6) can move form a moving guide mechanism for moving and also for supporting the second subunit (2.2) forming the central console with respect to the first subunit (2.1). The movable guiding mechanism and the wind guiding mechanism are integrated with each other, so that the part of the second wind guiding mechanism (6) that can move along the first wind guiding mechanism (5) and the part of the first wind guiding mechanism (5) along which the second wind guiding mechanism (6) can move not only realize the wind guiding structure, but also realize the movable guiding mechanism. The first air guide mechanism (5) has at least one first air guide duct (8), and the second air guide mechanism (6) has at least one second air guide duct (9) connected to the first air guide duct (8) in a manner capable of at least partially moving along the first air guide duct (8), wherein the at least one second air guide duct (9) is arranged to be capable of moving along the inner side or the outer side of the at least one first air guide duct (8). The first air guide duct (8) of the first air guide mechanism (5) and the second air guide duct (9) of the second air guide mechanism (6) are arranged below the second subunit (2.2) forming the central console, so that the movably fitted first air guide duct (8) and the second air guide duct (9) guide and support the second subunit (2.2) forming the central console and simultaneously form an air guide structure in the moving area, and the air guide channel (11) is connected to the second air guide duct (9) and extends upward from the bottom of the second subunit (2.2) forming the central console through the second subunit (2.2) forming the central console.

2. The center console unit (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The first air guide mechanism (5) has two first air guide ducts (8) arranged side by side and parallel to each other, and the second air guide mechanism (6) has two second air guide ducts (9) arranged side by side and parallel to each other, wherein the corresponding first air guide duct (8) and the corresponding second air guide duct (9) correspond to each other, and wherein the corresponding second air guide duct (9) is connected to the corresponding first air guide duct (8) in a manner capable of at least partially moving along the corresponding first air guide duct (8).

3. The center console unit (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second subunit (2.2) is movably connected to the first subunit (2.1) via at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing (10).

4. The center console unit (2) according to claim 3, characterized in that: By means of the at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing (10), the second subunit (2.2) is movably connected to the first subunit (2.1) via its second air guiding device (6).

5. The center console unit (2) according to claim 3, characterized in that: By means of the at least one sliding bearing or rolling bearing (10), the second subunit (2.2) is movably connected to the first subunit (2.1) via at least one second air duct (9).

6. The center console unit (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The second air guiding mechanism (6) has at least one air outlet (7).

7. The center console unit (2) according to claim 6, characterized in that: The second air guiding mechanism (6) has at least one side air outlet (7) and / or at least one rear air outlet (7).

8. The center console unit (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that At least one drive unit (12) is provided for moving the second subunit (2.2).

9. The center console unit (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The at least one drive unit (12) is at least one electric drive unit.

10. The center console unit (2) according to claim 8, characterized in that: The at least one drive unit (12) comprises an electric motor (13) and a connecting rod (14), wherein the electric motor (13) is fixed on the first subunit (2.1), and the connecting rod (14) is connected to the electric motor (13) and the second subunit (2.2).

11. A vehicle (1) comprising a center console unit (2) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first subunit (2.1) is fixedly connected to the vehicle (1), and the first air guiding mechanism (5) is connected to an air conditioning device of the vehicle (1).

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