Console element for a vehicle

Abstract

Console element (1) for a vehicle, having a top part (10), a bottom part (12) and an adjustment part (11), wherein the top part (10) can be adjusted relative to the bottom part (12) along an adjustment axis (V) via the adjustment part (11), and the adjustment part (11) has a first adjustment element (111) and a second adjustment element (112), the first adjustment element being hinged at one end to the top part (10) and the second adjustment element being hinged at one end to the bottom part (12), wherein the first adjustment element (111) is pivotably coupled to the second adjustment element (112) at a common coupling point (110). The first adjustment element (111) and the second adjustment element (112) each protrude beyond the coupling point (110) with a further free end.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The proposed solution involves console components for vehicles. Background Technology

[0002] This control console element includes a top assembly, a bottom assembly, and an adjustment assembly. The top assembly is adjustable relative to the bottom assembly along an adjustment axis via the adjustment assembly, and thus can be adjusted in position. The adjustment assembly has a first adjustment element and a second adjustment element, the second adjustment element being pivotally connected to the first adjustment element at a common connection point. The first adjustment element is hinged to the top assembly at one end, and the second adjustment element is hinged to the bottom assembly at one end.

[0003] Such a control console element can, for example, be used as a center console in a vehicle. Such a center console can have a table that can be raised or a padded bracket, such as an armrest for vehicle occupants. The top assembly can be raised manually. Therefore, raising the top assembly is complex and inconvenient for vehicle occupants. Alternatively, the top assembly can be raised using an electrically operated adjustment mechanism. Within the scope of new interior space concepts for future vehicles, particularly in relation to autonomous vehicles (so-called self-driving), it is desirable to have one or more flexibly adjustable and therefore variably usable control console elements in the vehicle.

[0004] For example, DE 20 2016 106 055 U1 discloses a handrail that is height-adjustable via a scissor frame having an axis guided in a bearing. Summary of the Invention

[0005] Starting from this previously known device, the proposed solution aims to improve the device, particularly in terms of its flexibility.

[0006] This task is solved by a subject having the features of claim 1.

[0007] Accordingly, in the control panel element, the first and second adjusting elements each protrude beyond the connection point with additional free ends. The first and second adjusting elements may have at least one end that is hinged to the top and bottom components, respectively, and have additional free ends that protrude beyond the connection point. The free ends can be understood here as ends not disposed on a fixed structure, such as the top component, bottom component, or vehicle floor. The common connection point can divide the adjusting elements into two segments (particularly kinematically), each extending on one side of the connection point. One segment may be hinged to the bottom or top component, and the other segment may constitute the additional free ends.

[0008] In one design, the first adjusting element is coupled to the bottom assembly only via the second adjusting element, and the second adjusting element is coupled to the top assembly only via the first adjusting element. In principle, the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element can be coupled to each other and to one of the top assembly and the bottom assembly. For example, the first adjusting element is coupled to the second adjusting element and to the top assembly. In principle, the first adjusting element is thus not directly coupled to the bottom assembly. The first adjusting element can of course be indirectly coupled to the bottom assembly via the second adjusting element. Likewise, the second adjusting element can be coupled to the first adjusting element and to the bottom assembly. In principle, the second adjusting element is thus not directly coupled to the top assembly. Of course, the second adjusting element can be indirectly coupled to the top assembly via the first adjusting element.

[0009] Since, in the case of the console element, the first adjusting element and the second adjusting element each protrude beyond the coupling point with a further free end, the console element can be matched to the specifications of the installation space inexpensively and in a short time. In particular, the individual parts of the console element can be structurally adapted to different vehicle variants simply and quickly. For example, the length of the adjusting elements can be adjusted in order to achieve different adjustment paths or travel.

[0010] The adjusting assembly can be configured in the manner of an elbow mechanism. The elbow mechanism can have three bearing points and at least two legs. The adjusting assembly can likewise comprise two adjusting elements, wherein the first adjusting element is articulated on the top assembly and the second adjusting element, and the second adjusting element is articulated on the bottom assembly. The adjusting elements can intersect each other zero times or an even number of times.

[0011] Alternatively, the adjusting assembly can be configured in the manner of a single-sided scissor lift mechanism. The first adjusting element can be fixedly articulated on the top assembly, and the second adjusting element can be fixedly articulated on the bottom assembly. The adjusting elements can thus not be movable relative to the top assembly and the bottom assembly. Furthermore, the adjusting elements can each have two ends. One end of the first adjusting element can be connected to the top assembly, while the other end is free. One end of the second adjusting element can be connected to the bottom assembly, while the other end is also free. Similar to a scissor lift mechanism, the adjusting elements can intersect each other once or an odd number of times.

[0012] In both design variants of the adjusting assembly, in the manner of an elbow mechanism or in the manner of a single-sided scissor lift mechanism, the adjusting elements can be connected on one side to the top assembly or the bottom assembly. The number of bearing points can be set as low as possible. Bearing points of this type can be the articulation points of the top side and the bottom side of the adjusting elements and the coupling points of the adjusting elements to each other. Since the number of bearing points is low, the play (comfort play) of the adjusting assembly can be minimized.

[0013] In one design, the adjustment assembly has an adjustment device. The adjustment device can be configured to adjust the adjustment assembly. For example, the adjustment device can have a screw drive or a pinion drive. The adjustment device can be arranged fixedly relative to the floor on the base assembly or, in particular, fixedly relative to the table on the top assembly.

[0014] In one design, the console element has at least one guide assembly arranged on the base assembly to guide the top assembly along the adjustment axis. The at least one guide assembly can be configured to stabilize and guide the top assembly during adjustment. The at least one guide assembly can also be used to absorb forces acting on the top assembly, which are generated, for example, by a load placed thereon. In particular, it is thus not necessary to design the adjustment assembly to absorb heavy loads. The adjustment assembly can be designed to enable adjustment of the top assembly. Thereby, the adjustment assembly can be constructed particularly lightweight.

[0015] The at least one guide assembly can be adjustable along the adjustment axis. The adjustment axis can be, for example, a perpendicular to the floor of the vehicle on which the console element is arranged. For example, the at least one guide assembly can be telescopically movable in and out.

[0016] In one design, the at least one guide assembly is telescopically movable out relative to the base assembly. The at least one guide assembly can have, for example, at least one guide rail movable relative to the base assembly. In particular, the at least one guide assembly can have a telescopic guide rail.

[0017] In one design, the at least one guide assembly has at least one guide supported in a movable manner along the adjustment axis relative to the base assembly. For example, the at least one guide can be a guide rail. The at least one guide can be supported in a movable manner on the base assembly at a floor-side guide. The top assembly can be arranged on the at least one guide such that movement of the top assembly causes movement of the at least one guide relative to the base assembly. Thereby, it can be ensured that the top assembly can only be adjusted along the adjustment axis.

[0018] In one design, the top assembly has a resting surface. For example, the top assembly can comprise a table, a cushion and / or a resting compartment for placing items.

[0019] In one design, the coupling point can describe an adjustment trajectory that is curved in an adjustment plane during adjustment of the top assembly. In particular, the adjustment trajectory of the coupling point can be configured to be curved along which the coupling point can move during adjustment of the top assembly. The adjustment plane can be perpendicular to the top assembly and parallel to the adjustment axis along which the top assembly can be adjusted. In particular, the adjustment plane can be perpendicular to the floor of the vehicle.

[0020] In one design, the free end portions of the adjustment elements are the end portions not connected with the top assembly or the bottom assembly, respectively. The first and / or second adjustment element can be configured elongatedly extending or rod-like, in particular. For example, the first and / or second adjustment element can be a coupling rod. One end portion of the adjustment element can be articulated on the top assembly or the bottom assembly, respectively, while the other end portion is the free end portion. The first and / or second adjustment element can project with the free end portion beyond the coupling point, in order to introduce the adjustment force at the free end portion, or in order to arrange an adjustment device for generating the adjustment force at the free end portion, respectively.

[0021] In one design, the first adjustment element projects with a first free end portion beyond the coupling point and beyond the second adjustment element. Additionally or alternatively, the second adjustment element can project with a second free end portion beyond the coupling point and beyond the first adjustment element. The first and second adjustment elements can thus jointly constitute a single-sided scissor lift mechanism. The first and second adjustment elements can cross each other at least once, in particular. The end portions of the adjustment elements on one side of the coupling point can be articulated on the top assembly and on the bottom assembly, respectively. The end portions of the adjustment elements on the other side of the coupling point can freely project beyond the coupling point and beyond the respective other adjustment element, respectively. Such a design provides an opening angle on one side of the coupling point which is proportional to the included angle between the first and second adjustment elements on the other side of the coupling point in the adjustment plane.

[0022] In one alternative design, the first adjustment element projects with a first free end portion beyond the coupling point and out from the second adjustment element, in particular in the adjustment plane. Additionally or alternatively, the second adjustment element can project with a second free end portion beyond the coupling point and out from the first adjustment element, in particular in the adjustment plane. The first and second adjustment elements can thus jointly constitute a toggle lever mechanism. Here, the first and second adjustment elements can cross each other in a contact region which can include the coupling point, in particular. The end portions of the adjustment elements on one side of the coupling point can be articulated on the top assembly and on the bottom assembly, respectively. The end portions of the adjustment elements on the other side of the coupling point can freely project beyond the coupling point and away from the respective other adjustment element, respectively. Such a design provides an opening angle on one side of the coupling point which is inversely proportional to the included angle between the first and second adjustment elements on the other side of the coupling point in the adjustment plane.

[0023] In one design variant, the console element has an electric motor type adjusting device. The electric motor type adjusting device can be, for example, a pinion drive or a screw drive. In order to adjust the top assembly, the adjusting device can act, for example, on the first adjusting element. The adjusting device can then be arranged, for example, on the top assembly, on the bottom assembly or on the second adjusting element. Likewise, in order to adjust the top assembly, the adjusting device can act on the second adjusting element. The adjusting device can then be arranged, for example, on the top assembly, on the bottom assembly or on the first adjusting element. Likewise, in order to adjust the top assembly, the adjusting device can act on the top assembly itself. The adjusting device can then be arranged, for example, on the first adjusting element or on the second adjusting element. Likewise, in order to adjust the top assembly, the adjusting device can act on the bottom assembly. The adjusting device can then be arranged, for example, on the first adjusting element or on the second adjusting element. Thus, with the adjusting device, an adjusting force for adjusting the top assembly can be introduced directly or indirectly into the top assembly. In particular, the console element offers a variety of options for arranging the adjusting device on the console element, thus enabling the console element to be matched to different vehicle variants simply and with relatively little outlay.

[0024] In one design variant, the adjusting device is arranged on the first free end and acts on the second free end in order to adjust the top assembly. Alternatively, the adjusting device can be arranged on the second free end and act on the first free end in order to adjust the top assembly. In particular, with the adjusting device, the angle of aperture formed by the free ends relative to one another can be changed. The change in the angle of aperture can be translated into an adjustment of the top assembly.

[0025] In one design variant, the adjusting device has a drive apparatus and a drive element which can be adjusted with the drive apparatus. The drive element can be, for example, a screw of a screw drive. The drive apparatus can be arranged on the first free end and the drive element can act on the second free end. Alternatively, the drive apparatus can be arranged on the second free end and the drive element can act on the first free end. In principle, the drive apparatus can be arranged on the first adjusting element or on the second adjusting element. The drive element can act on the respective other adjusting element. Likewise, the drive apparatus can be arranged on the top assembly or on the bottom assembly, wherein the drive element acts on the first or second adjusting element.

[0026] In one design variant, the first adjusting element has a first extension section which extends from the top assembly along a first extension direction and a first adjusting section which extends from the first extension section in a direction perpendicular to the first extension direction. Additionally or alternatively, the second adjusting element can have a second extension section which extends from the bottom assembly along a second extension direction and a second adjusting section which extends from the second extension section in a direction perpendicular to the second extension direction.

[0027] The first and / or second adjustment sections can respectively project from the first and / or second extension sections in an adjustment plane. The first and / or second extension sections and the first and / or second adjustment sections can form a right angle with each other. In particular, the first and / or second extension sections can project obliquely from the top part and / or the bottom part in the adjustment plane. For example, the first extension section can project obliquely from the top part in the direction of the bottom part. The second extension section can project obliquely from the bottom part in the direction of the top part, for example.

[0028] A coupling point can be arranged on the first adjustment section and / or the second adjustment section. The first adjustment element can form a right angle between the top part and the coupling point in the connection plane, for example. Likewise, the second adjustment element can form a right angle between the bottom part and the coupling point in the connection plane, for example.

[0029] The arrangement of the coupling point on the first adjustment section and / or the second adjustment section can provide a lever on the first adjustment section and / or the second adjustment section for adjusting the first and / or second adjustment element via the adjustment device.

[0030] In principle, the first adjustment element and the second adjustment element can be pivoted arbitrarily relative to the top part and the bottom part. In one design, the first adjustment element and / or the second adjustment element has a stop, with which a pivoting movement towards the top part and / or the bottom part can be limited. For example, the first adjustment element can be stopped on a first stop, such that the first extension section is spaced apart from the top part at least by a minimum angle predetermined by the arrangement of the first stop. For example, the second adjustment element can be stopped on a second stop, such that the second extension section is spaced apart from the bottom part at least by a minimum angle predetermined by the arrangement of the second stop. The first and / or second stop can be an additional element provided on the first and / or second adjustment element, for example. Alternatively, the first and / or second adjustment element can have a base section, via which the first and / or second adjustment element is articulated on a respective articulation point on the top part or the bottom part, and the first or second extension section projects from the base section at an angle to the connection plane away from the top part or the bottom part. The first and / or second adjustment element can be bent at the transition from the base section to the extension section, such that the base section constitutes the stop, respectively. With the base section, the respective adjustment element can be stopped on the top part or the bottom part, respectively, such that the respective extension section cannot be adjusted beyond a predetermined minimum angle towards the top part or the bottom part.

[0031] A blocking element can be arranged on the top part or the bottom part, respectively, which interacts with the stop to limit the pivoting movement of the first or second adjustment element towards the top part or the bottom part.

[0032] In one design variant, a spring element is provided on the console element, which supports the adjustment of the top assembly. In particular, the spring element can compensate for loads acting on the top assembly. In order to support the adjustment of the top assembly, the spring element can act on the first adjustment element, for example. The spring element can then be arranged on the top assembly, on the bottom assembly or on the second adjustment element, for example. Likewise, in order to support the adjustment of the top assembly, the spring element can act on the second adjustment element. The spring element can then be arranged on the top assembly, on the bottom assembly or on the first adjustment element, for example. In order to support the adjustment of the top assembly, the spring element can also act on the top assembly itself. The spring element can then be arranged on the first adjustment element or on the second adjustment element, for example. Likewise, in order to support the adjustment of the top assembly, the spring element can act on the bottom assembly. The spring element can then be arranged on the first adjustment element or on the second adjustment element, for example. Thus, in order to support the adjustment of the top assembly, in addition to the adjustment force of the adjustment device, an additional adjustment force can also be introduced into the top assembly directly or indirectly by means of the spring element. Thereby, a less powerful drive device can be used for the adjustment device, which saves costs.

[0033] The console element is provided for arrangement in a vehicle interior, for example.

[0034] In one design variant, the console element is part of a vehicle seat arrangement having two vehicle seats, the console element being arranged between the two vehicle seats. The console element can be arranged between a driver's seat and a front passenger's seat, for example. A plurality of console elements can be arranged in the vehicle.

[0035] In order to control the adjustment of the top assembly, a control device can be provided, which is coupled to the adjustment device. The control device can be set up for motorically or electronically controlling the adjustment device, for example. The control device can in particular have a user interface, via which a vehicle occupant can access the functions of the control device for adjusting the top assembly. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] The idea underlying the present application is explained in more detail below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. Therein:

[0037] Figure 1A A schematic view of a console element is shown, which has intersecting adjustment elements in a first position;

[0038] Figure 1B A schematic view of a console element is shown, which has intersecting adjustment elements in a second position;

[0039] Figure 2A A schematic view of a console element is shown in a first position;

[0040] Figure 2B schematic view of the console element in the second position is shown;

[0041] Figure 3A schematic view of the console element in the first position is shown;

[0042] Figure 3B schematic view of the console element in the first position is shown;

[0043] Fig. 4A shows a side view of the console element with a cover part in the first position;

[0044] Fig. 4B shows a side view of the console element with a cover part in the second position;

[0045] Figure 5A view of the console element in the first position is shown;

[0046] Figure 5B first view of the console element in the second position is shown;

[0047] Figure 5C second view of the console element in the second position is shown;

[0048] Figure 6A view of the console element in the first position is shown;

[0049] Figure 6B view of the console element in the second position is shown;

[0050] Figure 7A schematic view of the console element of a drive device with a bottom side in the first position is shown;

[0051] Figure 7B schematic view of the console element of a drive device with a bottom side in the second position is shown;

[0052] Figure 7C schematic view of the console element of a drive device with a top side in the first position is shown;

[0053] Figure 7D schematic view of the console element of a drive device with a top side in the second position is shown;

[0054] Figure 8A schematic view of the console element with a spring element between a top assembly and a bottom assembly is shown;

[0055] Figure 8B schematic view of the console element with a spring element with a bottom side is shown;

[0056] Figure 8C a schematic view of a console element with spring elements on the top side is shown;

[0057] Figure 8D a schematic view of a console element with spring elements between the adjustment elements is shown; and

[0058] Figure 9 a view of a vehicle seating arrangement with a console element is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0059] Figure 1A and 1B a schematic view of a console element 1 for a vehicle with a top assembly 10 and a bottom assembly 12 is shown. The top assembly 10 is height-adjustable relative to the bottom assembly 12. The bottom assembly 12 is fixedly arranged on a vehicle floor FB relative to the floor.

[0060] The console element 1 further has an adjustment assembly 11. The adjustment assembly 11 is arranged between the bottom assembly 12 and the top assembly 10. Via the adjustment assembly 11 the top assembly 10 can be adjusted relative to the bottom assembly 12 along an adjustment axis V. For example, the top assembly 10 can be adjusted motorically or electronically. The adjustment axis V is arranged perpendicular to the vehicle floor FB.

[0061] The adjustment assembly 11 has a first adjustment element 111 and a second adjustment element 112, which is coupled in a pivotable manner with the first adjustment element 111. The first adjustment element 111 is hinged at a hinge point 100 on a top side of the top assembly 10. The second adjustment element 112 is hinged at a hinge point 120 on a floor side of the bottom assembly 12.

[0062] The first adjustment element 111 is fixedly arranged on the top assembly 10 and the second adjustment element 112 is fixedly provided on the bottom assembly 12. Both adjustment elements 111, 112 are azimuthally fixed. The first adjustment element 111 in particular cannot be moved relative to the top assembly 10 and the second adjustment element 112 in particular cannot be moved relative to the bottom assembly 12. The first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 are statically hinged on the top assembly 10 and the bottom assembly 12. In particular, the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 can be turned relative to the top assembly 10 and the bottom assembly 12 but cannot be moved relative thereto.

[0063] The first adjustment element 111 is pivotable relative to the top assembly 10 and the second adjustment element 112 is pivotable relative to the bottom assembly 12. The first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 are coupled to each other at a common coupling point 110. At the coupling point 110, the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 are pivotable relative to each other. The pivoting of the first adjustment element 111 relative to the top assembly 10 also causes the second adjustment element 112 to pivot relative to the bottom assembly 12. Via the coupling point 110, the pivoting of the second adjustment element 112 relative to the bottom assembly 12 also causes the first adjustment element 111 to pivot relative to the top assembly 10. The coupling point 110 moves along an arc-shaped configured adjustment trajectory B when the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element pivot. The adjustment trajectory B of the coupling point 110 is shown as a circular arc along which the coupling point 110 can move when the top assembly 10 is adjusted.

[0064] The adjustment assembly 11 can adjust the console element 1 between a first position, shown in Figure 1A and a second position, shown in Figure 1B .

[0065] In the first position, the spacing between the top assembly 10 and the bottom assembly 12 along the adjustment axis V is smaller than in the second position. In the second position, the top assembly 10 is arranged higher along the adjustment axis V, for example relative to an adjacent vehicle seat, than in the first position.

[0066] In the first position, the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 form an acute angle. In the second position, the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 are pivoted relative to each other such that they form an obtuse angle with each other. In principle, a first included angle of the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 in the first position is smaller than a second included angle of the first adjustment element 111 and the second adjustment element 112 in the second position.

[0067] The first and second adjustment elements 111, 112 are arranged in the manner of a single-sided scissors lift. The first adjustment element 111 protrudes beyond the second adjustment element 112 with a first free end and the second adjustment element 112 protrudes beyond the first adjustment element 111 with a second free end, so that the two adjustment elements 111, 112 cross at the coupling point 110. The adjustment elements 111, 112 can cross an odd number of times. For example, the adjustment elements 111, 112 can cross once or three times. Both free ends are shorter than the segments of the adjustment elements 111, 112 between the respective articulation points 100, 120 and the coupling point 110.

[0068] With this configuration, the adjustment assembly 11 can be realized in a simple manner, which saves installation space and enables a as long as possible adjustment path along the adjustment axis V.

[0069] Figure 2A and 2B A schematic view of the console element 1 is shown, wherein the first adjustment element 111 has a first extension section 1111 extending from the top assembly 10 in a first extension direction and a first adjustment section 1112 extending from the first extension section 1111 in a direction oblique with respect to the first extension direction. The first adjustment element 111 is thus shaped with at least one included angle. The first adjustment section 1112 extends from the first extension section 1111 at a coupling point 110. The first adjustment section 1112 is shaped with a first free end on the first adjustment element 111. The first adjustment element 111 extends from a hinge point on the top side of the top assembly 10 via the coupling point 110 to the first free end.

[0070] The second adjustment element 112 has a second extension section 1121 extending from the bottom assembly 12 in a second extension direction and a first adjustment section 1122 extending from the second extension section 1121 in a direction perpendicular to the second extension direction. The second adjustment element 112 is configured in an L-shape. The free ends extend in the direction of the hinge points of the respective adjustment elements 111, 112 from the coupling point 110, respectively. The adjustment elements 111, 112 can cross an even number of times. For example, the adjustment elements 111, 112 do not cross at all or cross twice. The first free end extends from the coupling point 110 on the head side and the second free end extends from the coupling point 110 on the floor side. In a first position of the console element 1, the first adjustment section 1112 or the first free end extends parallel to the second extension direction.

[0071] In a variant not shown, the first adjustment element 111 is configured in an L-shape and the second adjustment section 1122 extends from the second extension section 1121 in a direction oblique with respect to the second extension direction.

[0072] In the present embodiment, the coupling point 110 is arranged on the second adjustment section 1122. The second adjustment section 1122 comprises a second free end extending from the coupling point 110. The second adjustment element 112 extends from a hinge point on the floor side of the bottom assembly 12 via the second extension section 1121, the second adjustment section 1122 and the coupling point 110 to the second free end.

[0073] The first free end and the second free end extend from the coupling point 110. The size of the opening angle W between the free ends depends on the position of the console element 1. In Figure 2A a first position shown in Figure 2B , the opening angle W is larger than in a second position shown in Figure 2B . The opening angle W and the angle between the adjustment elements 111, 112 in terms of the hinge points 100, 120 are inversely proportional to each other.

[0074] InFigure 3A In the illustrated embodiment, the electric motor type adjustment device 14 is arranged on the second free end. For adjusting the top assembly 10, the adjustment device 14 acts on the first free end. The adjustment device 14 is set up for changing the angle of aperture W between the first free end and the second free end in order to adjust the adjustment assembly 11. When the angle of aperture W is reduced, the top assembly 10 is adjusted away from the bottom assembly 12 along the adjustment axis V. When the angle of aperture W is increased, the top assembly 10 is adjusted towards the bottom assembly 12 along the adjustment axis V. If the adjustment elements 111, 112 are arranged relative to each other in the manner of a single-sided scissors lift, a reduction of the angle of aperture W causes the top assembly 10 to be adjusted towards the bottom assembly 12 and an increase of the angle of aperture W causes the top assembly 10 to be adjusted away from the bottom assembly 12.

[0075] In the present embodiment, the adjustment elements 111, 112 also comprise, as in the previously described embodiments, an extension section 1111, 1121 and an adjustment section 1112, 1122, respectively. The adjustment device 14 is arranged on the second adjustment section 1122 of the second adjustment element 112. Alternatively, the adjustment device 14 can be arranged on the first adjustment section 1112 of the first adjustment element 111.

[0076] The adjustment device 14 comprises a drive apparatus 140 and a drive element 141 which is adjustable relative to the drive apparatus 140. The drive element 141 is hinged on the first free end. The adjustment device 14 is configured as a screw drive. The drive element 141 is a screw. The adjustment device 14 is kinematically connected with the second adjustment element 112. It thus moves together with the second adjustment element 112.

[0077] In principle, the adjustment device 14 can also be arranged on the first free end of the first adjustment element 111. For example, the first adjustment element 111 can have a first extension section 1111 and a first adjustment section 1112 which extends in a direction perpendicular to the direction of extension of the first extension section 1111. The adjustment device 14 can be arranged on the first adjustment section 1112. Due to the arrangement of the adjustment device 14 on the adjustment assembly 11, the console element 1 can occupy a particularly small installation space. In principle, the adjustment device 14 can also be arranged on the top assembly 10 or on the bottom assembly 12.

[0078] The console element 1 also comprises a guide assembly 13 which is arranged on the bottom assembly 12 for guiding the top assembly 10 along the adjustment assembly 11. The adjustment assembly 11 provides a driving force for adjusting the top assembly 10 along the adjustment axis V. When being adjusted by the adjustment assembly 11, the top assembly 10 is guided along the adjustment axis V via the guide assembly 13.

[0079] The guide assembly 13 has three guides 131, 132, 133, which are telescopically nested into one another. The first guide 131 is accommodated in the second guide 132, which in turn is accommodated in the third guide 133. The third guide 133 is accommodated in the floor-side guide 121 of the base assembly 12. It is movable along the floor-side guide 121 relative to the base assembly 12. The first guide 131 is arranged on the top assembly 10. When the console element 1 is adjusted from the first position into the second position, the first guide 131 is moved along the adjustment axis V relative to the second guide 132, and the second guide 132 is moved along the adjustment axis V relative to the third guide 133. The third guide 133 in turn is moved along the adjustment axis V relative to the floor-side guide 121. The guides 121, 131, 132, 133 have guide tracks which guide one another.

[0080] The console element 1 is adjusted in the direction away from the base assembly 12 in such a way that the drive element 141 is adjusted from the first free end of the first adjustment element 111 towards the drive device 140 by means of the drive device 140. Thereby, the opening angle W between the first free end and the second free end is reduced. On the side of the extension sections 1111, 1121 of the adjustment elements 111, 112, the included angle between the first and second adjustment elements 111, 112 is increased as a result of the opening angle W being reduced at the free end. The top assembly 10 is moved away from the base assembly 12 along the adjustment axis V predefined by the guide assembly 13. The top assembly 10 is adjusted along the adjustment axis V by means of the adjustment assembly 11. The guide assembly 13 is telescopically moved out.

[0081] Figure 3B A second position of the console element 1 is shown in Fig. 6, in which the guide assembly 13 is completely moved out. In the second position according to Fig. 6, the first free end of the first adjustment element 111 is located at a distance from the drive device 140. Figure 3A The arrangement of the adjustment elements 111, 112 and the adjustment device 14 in the first position is indicated by dashed lines. Starting from the first position, the coupling point 110 is moved away from the base assembly 12 along an arc-shaped adjustment trajectory B. In contrast to the first position, the first free end and the drive device 140 are located close to one another.

[0082] The second adjustment element 112 has a stop with which a pivoting movement of the second adjustment element 112 towards the base assembly 12 can be limited. The stop is configured as a base section 1120 via which the second adjustment element 112 is articulated on the base assembly 12. From the base section 1120, a second extension section 1121 extends in an extension direction. The second extension section 1121 is arranged in an inclined direction with respect to the base section 1120. Upon adjusting the second adjustment element 112 towards the base assembly 12, the base section 1120 stops on a blocking element 122 of the base assembly 12. The base section 1120 is arranged parallel to the vehicle floor FB upon stopping on the blocking element 122. The second extension section 1121 extends at an angle to the vehicle floor FB. In this first position, the height of the top assembly 10 is minimal.

[0083] Figures 4A and 4B show illustrations of the console element 1 in a first position and in a second position. The guide assembly 13 is covered with a cover part 123 of the base assembly 12. A part of the adjustment assembly 11 protrudes beyond the cover part 123. Thus, the adjustment assembly 11 can realize a compact design of the console element 1 with an adjustment mechanism with an increased adjustment range. In the second position, the first guide 131 and the second guide 132 protrude beyond the cover part 123.

[0084] Figure 5A The console element 1 is shown in a first position. The articulation point 100 on the top side is configured by a plate element on the top assembly 10. The first adjustment element 111 is articulated on the plate element. The top assembly 10 is movably supported on the base assembly 12 via two guide assemblies 13. The guide assemblies 13 are symmetrically configured with respect to an adjustment plane in which the first and second adjustment elements 111, 112 can be adjusted. Thereby, it can be realized that the top assembly 10 is stably guided upon adjusting by the adjustment assembly 11.

[0085] On both guide assemblies 13, a cover part 123 of the base assembly 12 is arranged such that the guide assemblies 13 are at least section-wise covered. Figure 5B and 5C Two views of the console element 1 in a second position are shown. The guide assemblies 13 are maximally moved out.

[0086] Figure 6A and 6BFurther two views of the console element 1 in the first position and in the second position are shown. The guides 131, 132, 133 of the guide assembly 13 are nested into each other. The two first guides 131 are accommodated in the second guides 132, respectively. The second guides 132 are at least section-wise accommodated in the third guides 133. The third guides 133 are accommodated on the guides 121 of the floor side of the base element 12. Thereby, a telescopic height adjustment of the guide assembly 13 is achieved.

[0087] Figure 7A and 7B An embodiment is shown, in which the adjustment device 14 is arranged on the base element 12. The adjustment device 14 acts on the second adjustment element 112 for adjusting the top element 10. In particular, the adjustment device 14 acts on the second extension section 1121 of the second adjustment element 112 between the hinge point 120 of the floor side and the coupling point 110 (between the second adjustment element 112 and the first adjustment element 111). The adjustment device 14 comprises a drive device 140 and a drive element 141. The drive device 140 is able to adjust the drive element 141 relative to the base element 12. The drive element 141 is also hinged on the second adjustment element 112. Adjusting the drive element 141 away from the base element 12 directly causes a pivoting of the second adjustment element 112 relative to the base element 12.

[0088] In a variant according to Figure 7C and 7D the drive device 140 is arranged on the top element 10 and acts on the first adjustment element 111. Thereby, the first adjustment element 111 can be directly adjusted relative to the magnetic top element 10 via the drive device 140, thereby causing an adjustment of the top element 10.

[0089] In an embodiment according to Figure 8A to 8D a spring element 15 is provided, which supports the adjustment of the top element 10.

[0090] Figure 8A An embodiment is shown, in which the spring element 15 is arranged on the base element 12 and acts on the top element 10. For example, in the first position of the console element 1 the spring element 15 can be compressed, so that the stored spring energy can be used to support the adjustment of the top element 10 when adjusting from the first position to the second position.

[0091] Figure 8BAn embodiment is shown in which the spring element 15 is arranged on the bottom assembly 12 and acts on the second adjusting element 112. The spring element 15 supports the pivoting of the second adjusting element 112 relative to the bottom assembly 12. For example, in the first position, the spring element 15 can be compressed. When the second adjusting element 112 is pivoted relative to the bottom assembly 12 in order to adjust the top assembly 10 into the second position, the spring element 15 can support the adjustment of the second adjusting element 112 and thus also of the top assembly 10.

[0092] According to Figure 8C , the spring element 15 is arranged on the top assembly 10. The spring element 15 acts on the first adjusting element 111. Thereby, it can support the pivoting of the first adjusting element 111 away from the top assembly 10, for example. Thereby, the adjustment of the top assembly 10 can be supported.

[0093] In an embodiment according to Figure 8D , the spring element 15 is arranged on the first adjusting element 111. It acts on the second adjusting element 112. Thereby, an increasing angle between the first and second adjusting elements 111, 112 in terms of the articulation points 100, 120 can be supported.

[0094] Figure 9 A vehicle seat arrangement with two vehicle seats S, S' is shown, between which a console element 1 is arranged. The console element 1 has a top assembly 10 and a bottom assembly 12 arranged on a vehicle floor FB of the vehicle. The top assembly 10 is adjustable relative to the bottom assembly 12 along an adjustment axis V. In particular, the top assembly 10 is height-adjustable relative to the vehicle floor FB.

[0095] An adjusting assembly 11 is provided in order to adjust the top assembly 10. The adjusting assembly 11 is coupled with a control device 16. Via the control device 16, the adjustment of the top assembly 10 can be controlled. For example, the adjustment of the top assembly 10 can be controlled mechanically or electronically.

[0096] List of reference signs

[0097] 1 console element

[0098] 10 top assembly

[0099] 100 articulation point on the top side

[0100] 11 adjusting assembly

[0101] 110 articulation point

[0102] 111, 112 adjusting element

[0103] 1120 base section

[0104] 1111, 1121 extension section

[0105] 1112, 1122 adjustment section

[0106] 12 base assembly

[0107] 120 floor-side articulation point

[0108] 121 floor-side guide

[0109] 122 blocking element

[0110] 123 cover part

[0111] 13 guide assembly

[0112] 131, 132, 133 guide

[0113] 14 adjustment device

[0114] 140 drive apparatus

[0115] 141 drive element

[0116] 15 spring element

[0117] 16 control device

[0118] B adjustment trajectory

[0119] FB vehicle floor

[0120] S, S' motor vehicle seat

[0121] V adjustment axis

[0122] W opening angle

Claims

1. Console element (1) for a vehicle, which is arranged between two vehicle seats, having - a top part (10), - a bottom part (12), and - an adjustment assembly (11) for adjusting the top part (10) relative to the bottom part (12) along an adjustment axis (V) arranged perpendicular to the vehicle floor, and having a first adjustment element (111) which is articulated at one end on the top part (10) and a second adjustment element (112) which is articulated at one end on the bottom part (12), wherein the first adjustment element (111) is pivotably coupled to the second adjustment element (112) at a common coupling point (110), characterized in that the first adjustment element (111) and the second adjustment element (112) each protrude beyond the coupling point (110) with a further free end which is not arranged on a fixed structure, the first adjustment element (111) protrudes beyond the coupling point (110) with a first free end and the second adjustment element (112) protrudes beyond the coupling point (110) with a second free end, the console element has an electric motor type adjustment device (14) which is arranged on the first free end of the first adjustment element (111) and which acts on the second free end of the second adjustment element (112) for adjusting the top part (10), or which is arranged on the second free end and which acts on the first free end for adjusting the top part (10), the adjustment device (14) has a drive apparatus (140) arranged on the first free end or on the second free end and a drive element (141) acting on the respective other free end, and the drive element can be adjusted with the drive apparatus (140), there is at least one guide assembly (13) arranged on the bottom part (12) for guiding the top part (10) along the adjustment axis (V), the at least one guide assembly (13) is telescopically movable out relative to the bottom part (12), the at least one guide assembly (13) has at least one guide (131, 132, 133) which is supported in such a way that it can be moved relative to the bottom part (12) along the adjustment axis (V), the top part (10) has a resting surface, the first adjustment element (111) is coupled to the bottom part (12) only via the second adjustment element (112) and the second adjustment element (112) is coupled to the top part (10) only via the first adjustment element (111). ​ ​ - an adjustment assembly (11), wherein ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that ​ 3. The control console element (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that ​ 4. The console element (1) according to claim 2, characterized in that ​ 5. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that ​ 6. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that ​ 7. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The coupling point (110) is movable along an adjustment trajectory (B) of the coupling point (110) when adjusting the top assembly (10), the adjustment trajectory of the coupling point being configured in an arc shape.

8. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and the second adjustment element (112) with a first free end, and the second adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and the first adjustment element (112) with a second free end.

9. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and from the second adjustment element (112) with a first free end, and the second adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and from the first adjustment element (112) with a second free end.

10. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The adjustment device (14) comprises a screw drive or a pinion drive.

11. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and the second adjustment element (112) with a first free end, and the second adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and the first adjustment element (112) with a second free end, so that the first adjustment element (111) and the second adjustment element (112) together form a single-sided scissor lift mechanism.

12. The control console element (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) has a first extension section (1111) which extends from the top assembly (10) in a first extension direction and a first adjustment section (1112) which extends from the first extension section (1111) in a direction perpendicular to the first extension direction.

13. The control console element (1) according to claim 9, characterized in that The second adjustment element (112) has a second extension section (1121) which extends from the bottom assembly (12) in a second extension direction and a second adjustment section (1122) which extends from the second extension section (1121) in a direction perpendicular to the second extension direction.

14. The control console element (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that The coupling point (110) is arranged on the first adjustment section (1112).

15. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) and / or the second adjustment element (112) have a stop with which a pivoting movement towards the top assembly (10) and / or the bottom assembly (12) can be limited.

16. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that A spring element (15) is provided which supports the adjustment of the top assembly (10).

17. The console element (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that The first adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and from the second adjustment element (112) with a first free end, and the second adjustment element (111) projects beyond the coupling point (110) and from the first adjustment element (112) with a second free end, so that the first adjustment element (111) and the second adjustment element (112) together form a toggle lever mechanism.

18. The control console element (1) according to claim 13, characterized in that The coupling point (110) is arranged on the second adjustment section (1122).

19. Vehicle seating arrangement with two vehicle seats (S, S') between which a console element (1) according to claim 1 is arranged.

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