Storage compartment, in particular closable storage compartment, for a vehicle, and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage compartment (1) for a means of transport, having at least two cover elements (5) which are arranged in front of and behind a closed position (3) in the longitudinal direction of the means of transport, wherein the at least two cover elements (5) are guided by a forced guiding mechanism (7) so as to be displaceable from the closed position (3) to an open position (9), wherein the at least two cover elements (5) are displaceable between the closed position (3) and the open position (9) by means of an actuator device (11), wherein the at least two cover elements (5) each enclose an angle of at least -45° to at most 45° with the vertical of the means of transport in the open position (9).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage box for a transport vehicle, particularly a closable storage box, and a transport vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] Storage compartments of the type described herein are known. For example, storage compartments with lids that are screwed on or pushed on are known. The disadvantage here is that a corresponding structural space must always be provided for the lid so that it can be located, and especially placed, within that structural space when the storage compartment is in the open position. However, structural space is particularly important in the automotive field for providing a high level of driving comfort to the driver and / or passengers of the vehicle.

[0003] German patent document DE 10 2006 006 236 A1 discloses a closable container or shelf, particularly for motor vehicles. It comprises at least two covers, substantially side-by-side horizontally positioned in the closed position, which are movable by means of a forced-guide mechanism to the open position of the container, where the at least two covers at least partially overlap. However, a disadvantage of this design is the significant structural space required to arrange or place the covers before or after the container opening in the direction of travel of the vehicle in the open position. Such structural space is often unavailable.

[0004] Alternatively, a cover assembly with two front-to-back covers, which can be opened by a motor, is disclosed in US patent application US 2005 / 0 248 170 A1. The disadvantage of this is the increased complexity of the opening mechanism design. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The present invention is therefore based on the objective of providing a storage compartment, particularly a closable storage compartment, for a means of transport, preferably a motor vehicle, and a means of transport, wherein the aforementioned disadvantages are not present.

[0006] This task is particularly accomplished by providing a storage compartment, especially a closable storage compartment, for a transport vehicle, preferably a motor vehicle, having at least two covers arranged one after the other in a closed position along the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle (often referred to as the vehicle's travel direction or X-direction). These at least two covers are movable from a closed position to an open position under the guidance of a forced-guide mechanism. The at least two covers can be moved between the closed and open positions by means of an actuator. In the open position, each of the at least two covers forms an angle with respect to the vertical direction of the transport vehicle (often referred to as the Z-direction), the angle being at least 0° and at most 45°. Here, the angle can have the same or different positive or negative signs. This has the particular advantage of allowing the storage compartment covers to be arranged, especially placed, in a structurally optimized manner within a minimal structural space. Thus, it is particularly easy to place the storage compartment covers even when available structural space is limited, while the covers do not interfere with the use of the storage compartment.

[0007] Additionally, each of the at least two covers has a miter acting on it, wherein each miter is hinged to a circularly movable drive member of the actuator device. This has the particular advantage of providing an efficient connection between the at least two covers and the actuator device in a simple manner, and also provides a particularly optimized arrangement of the structural space of the at least two covers.

[0008] It is also preferred that the at least two covers, in their open positions, each form an angle vertically with respect to the vehicle's transport, the angle being at least 3° to at most 40°, preferably at least 5° to at most 35°, and particularly preferably at least 10° to at most 25°. This has the particular advantage of allowing the at least two covers to be placed efficiently and with minimal structural space requirements in a simple manner.

[0009] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the forced guiding mechanism is designed such that the at least two covers, in the open position, are preferably arranged side-by-side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle within a region of the storage compartment that is rearward in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle. The term "side-by-side" specifically means that the at least two covers are preferably arranged substantially parallel to each other and at a 90° angle relative to the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle. This has the particular advantage of allowing the at least two covers to be installed in the storage compartment with exceptional simplicity and efficiency, using minimal structural space.

[0010] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the forced guiding mechanism has a plurality of guide slots into which guide elements, such as pins or bolts, are inserted. Accordingly, it is preferably specified that the at least two covers preferably have at least one guide element, such as a pin or bolt, on each side in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle, wherein the guide element is preferably also arranged corresponding to the guide slots. This has the particular advantage that forced guiding of the at least two covers can be achieved in a simple manner.

[0011] Preferably, the forced guiding mechanism of the storage box is positioned on a plane parallel to the direction of travel of the transport vehicle and spaced apart on corresponding sides in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle, so that at least two cover installation positions, the guide members of the at least two covers can be inserted into the forced guiding mechanism of the storage box on the left and right sides in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle. This has particular advantages, namely, that efficient guidance and optimized arrangement of the structural space of at least two covers within the storage box can be achieved in a simple manner, especially for storage and / or placement.

[0012] According to an improvement of the invention, the at least two covers preferably have substantially the same width in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle. This has the particular advantage that identical components can be used for both covers.

[0013] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the at least two pins are respectively hinged to a drive member of the actuator device capable of circular motion via a hinge or lever mechanism, particularly an elbow mechanism. This has the particular advantage of achieving an effective connection between the at least two covers and the actuator device in a simple manner, and also provides a particularly optimized arrangement of the structural space of the at least two covers.

[0014] It is also preferred that the actuator device is electrically powered and / or driven by fluid technology, particularly hydraulic or pneumatic.

[0015] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the at least two drive members are effectively connected to each other, particularly a wedge belt, toothed belt, or chain, and to the motor, particularly an electric motor, of the actuator device. This has the particular advantage of achieving synchronization of the at least two movable drive members in a simple manner, and in this case, corresponding actuation by means of the motor. The term "transmission member" specifically refers to the effective connection between the at least two drive members and the motor. This also includes the possibility that the two drive members are connected to each other by means of a transmission member, and the motor is connected to the at least two drive members by another transmission member. In this regard, the use of the singular does not necessarily mean only one transmission member, but also multiple transmission members, and here, in particular, multiple wedge belts and / or toothed belts and / or chains may also be mentioned.

[0016] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the storage box is characterized by having a spring accumulator, wherein the at least two lids can be displaced to the open position against the force of the spring accumulator. This has the particular advantage that at least two lids can be displaced from the open position to the closed position in a simple manner and with special care of the actuator device.

[0017] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the at least two covers are respectively chamfered and / or rounded at their edges. This has the particular advantage that smooth movement between the open and closed positions can be achieved by means of the chamfered and / or rounded edges, wherein sharp edges, which may be potential hazards to the user of the storage box, are also avoided in particular.

[0018] According to an improved embodiment of the invention, the forced guiding mechanism, particularly the guide channels, is designed as guide grooves, such that the at least two covers can be displaced from an orientation in which they are arranged front-to-back in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle in the closed position to an orientation in which they are arranged parallel in the vertical direction of the transport vehicle and / or side-by-side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle. This has the particular advantage that the structural space can be optimized, especially the placement of the at least two covers, in a particularly simple manner.

[0019] This task is also accomplished in particular by providing a means of transport, especially a motor vehicle, having a storage compartment according to the invention or having a storage compartment according to one of the foregoing embodiments. In particular, the advantages already explained with respect to the storage compartment are realized in conjunction with the means of transport. Attached Figure Description

[0020] The invention will be explained in detail below with reference to the figures, wherein:

[0021] Figure 1 A schematic diagram showing an embodiment of the storage box is provided.

[0022] Figure 2 Show Figure 1 Detailed diagram of the forced guide mechanism in an embodiment of the storage box.

[0023] Figure 3 The three sub-graphs illustrate the corresponding process of at least two cover pieces moving from the closed position to the open position.

[0024] Figure 4 An exploded view of a second embodiment of the storage box is shown, in which the storage box is shown in detail.

[0025] Figure 5 Show Figure 2 Another detailed view of the forced-guide mechanism from another perspective. Detailed Implementation

[0026] from Figure 1 The diagram shows an embodiment of a storage compartment 1, particularly a closable storage compartment, for use in transport vehicles, especially motor vehicles, having at least two compartments along the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle (in... Figure 1 The cover 5 is arranged in the front and back of the closed position 3 (in the horizontal direction, sometimes also referred to as the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle or the X direction).

[0027] At least two covers 5 can be moved from the closed position 3 to the open position 9 by means of a forced guide mechanism 7.

[0028] At least two covers 5 are movable between closed position 3 and open position 9 by means of actuator device 11.

[0029] The at least two covers 5, in the open position 9, are respectively perpendicular to the vehicle's orientation (in...). Figure 1 The vertical direction (sometimes referred to as the Z direction) encloses an angle of at least 0° and at most 45°.

[0030] Open position 9 only Figure 3 It is shown in subplot C.

[0031] In addition, from Figure 3 As seen in Figure C, the forced guide mechanism 7 is designed such that the at least two covers 5 are preferably arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle in the open position 9, in the rearward region 13 of the storage box 1 in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle.

[0032] from Figure 1-3 As can be seen, the forced guiding mechanism 7 has multiple guide channels into which guide elements, such as pins or bolts, can be inserted.

[0033] It is also preferred that the at least two covers 5 preferably have substantially the same extension dimensions, especially width, in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle.

[0034] As can be seen from the diagram, each has a pin 15 (in Figure 3 (Not shown for better overview) is snapped onto the at least two cover pieces 5, wherein the at least two pins 15 are respectively hinged to the circularly movable drive member 19 of the actuator device 11 via a hinge or lever mechanism, preferably an elbow mechanism 17.

[0035] As can also be seen from the figure, the at least two drive members 19 are effectively connected to each other by means of at least one transmission member 21, in particular a wedge belt or toothed belt 23 or a chain, and are effectively connected to the motor, in particular an electric motor, of the actuator device 11.

[0036] In addition, the storage box is preferably characterized by having a spring accumulator (not shown in the figure), and the at least two covers 5 can be displaced to the open position 9 by overcoming the force of the spring accumulator.

[0037] It is also preferred that the at least two cover pieces 5 have their edges chamfered and / or rounded.

[0038] As can also be seen from the figure, the forced guiding mechanism 7, especially the guide channel 8, is designed as a guide slide, so that the at least two covers 5 can be shifted from the orientation of being arranged back and forth in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle in the closed position 3 to the orientation of being arranged parallel in the vertical direction of the transport vehicle and / or side by side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle.

[0039] Especially from Figure 1 As can be seen, in the closed position, the cover 5, which is arranged forward in the direction of travel, is forced into the closed position by means of the movable drive member 19 with the assistance of the elbow mechanism 17 and the pry pin 15, and is thus supported by an upward force and locked in particular.

[0040] from Figure 4 An exploded view of the second embodiment of storage box 1 can be seen in the diagram, where storage box 1 is shown in detail.

[0041] Especially from Figure 4 Two covers 5 arranged one in front of the other are visible, wherein the at least two covers 5 can be opened from the closed position under the guidance of the forced guide mechanism 7. Figure 4 (Not shown) Shift to the open position ( Figure 4 (Not shown).

[0042] In addition, from Figure 4 The actuator device 11 can be seen in the image, thereby enabling the at least two covers 5 to be in the closed position. Figure 4 (not shown) and open position ( Figure 4 Shift between (not shown).

[0043] Can also from Figure 4 As seen in the image, the forced guiding mechanism 7 has multiple guide channels 8 into which guide members are inserted. Figure 4 In the middle, the guide is designed as a pin and / or bolt 25.

[0044] Can also from Figure 4 As can be seen, the at least two cover pieces 5 preferably have substantially the same width as each other in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle.

[0045] Alternatively, you can... Figure 4As seen in the image, each of the at least two cover members 5 has a pin 15 acting on them, wherein the at least two pins 15 are preferably hinged by a hinge or lever mechanism, and in particular an elbow mechanism 17, and are particularly mounted on a circularly movable drive member 19 of the actuator device 11. Figure 4 The pin 15 indicates the location where the guide for the cover 5, in particular the pin and / or bolt 25, is located.

[0046] exist Figure 4 The lever mechanism 17 can only be seen indirectly because its components are shown separately. Therefore, in Figure 4 The elbow mechanism 17 is shown in curly braces.

[0047] In addition, Figure 4 The image shows the storage compartment in a rearward region 13 along the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle, in which the at least two covers 5 are in their open positions. Figure 4 (Not shown), the at least two covers 5 are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle.

[0048] Also from Figure 4 As seen in the diagram, at least two drive members 19 (each of the at least two cover members 5 has a corresponding pin 15, which is respectively mounted on a drive member 19 capable of circular motion via a hinge or lever mechanism, and in particular an elbow mechanism 17, thus there are at least two drive members 19) are effectively connected to each other by means of at least one transmission member 21, in particular a wedge belt or toothed belt 23 or a chain, and are effectively connected to the motor, in particular an electric motor, of the actuator device 11.

[0049] from Figure 5 From Figure 2 Another detailed view of the forced-guide mechanism from another perspective. Refer to the relevant information for details. Figure 2 Explanation. Identical or functionally identical parts are indicated by corresponding identical reference numerals.

[0050] Especially from Figure 5 The guide rails 7, designed as guide channels 8, are particularly formed in the rearward region of the storage compartment along the direction of travel of the transport vehicle, i.e., in the closed position 3 (in Figure 5 (Not shown in the figure), the cover 5 is supported from below when viewed from a geodesic angle, in particular by a hinge mounted on the pin 15 as described in detail above, or by a lever mechanism, in particular an elbow mechanism 17. In this way, the cover 5 can be supported so reliably, especially without any other locking device, that is, one can support the cover 5 with one arm (not shown in either figure).

[0051] Also preferred from Figure 5 As seen in the text, four such Figure 5The guide channels 8 or guide rails 7 shown are designed such that they do not intersect. This, in particular, avoids the need for corresponding guiding devices, especially in the form of turnouts, which would turn and / or distribute the guides of the cover 5, especially the pins and / or bolts 25, to the correct guides among the intersecting guide rails.

Claims

1. A storage box (1) for a transport vehicle, having at least two covers (5) arranged longitudinally and rearward in a closed position (3) of the transport vehicle, wherein, The at least two covers (5) are guided by a forced guide mechanism (7) to move from the closed position (3) to the open position (9), wherein the at least two covers (5) are movable between the closed position (3) and the open position (9) by means of an actuator device (11), wherein the at least two covers (5) in the open position (9) respectively form an angle of -45° to 45° with respect to the vertical direction of the transport vehicle. Its characteristics are, Each of the at least two cover members (5) has a pin (15) acting on it. The at least two pins (15) are respectively hinged to the corresponding drive members (19) of the actuator device (11) that are capable of circular motion. The at least two pins (15) are respectively hinged to the corresponding drive members (19) of the actuator device (11) that are capable of circular motion by means of a hinge or lever mechanism. The at least two drive members (19) are effectively connected to each other and to the motor of the actuator device (11) by means of at least one transmission member (21).

2. The storage box according to claim 1, characterized in that, The forced guiding mechanism (7) is designed such that the at least two covers (5) are arranged side by side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle in the open position (9).

3. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The forced guiding mechanism (7) has a guide channel (8) into which the guide member is inserted.

4. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The at least two covers (5) have the same width as each other in the transverse direction of the transport vehicle.

5. The storage box according to claim 2, characterized in that, The at least two covers (5) are arranged side by side in the rearward region (13) of the storage box (1) in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle.

6. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, At least one transmission component (21) is a wedge belt or toothed belt (23) or chain, and the motor is an electric motor.

7. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, A spring accumulator is provided, and the at least two covers (5) are able to move to the open position (9) against the force of the spring accumulator.

8. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The at least two covers (5) are chamfered and / or rounded at their edges, respectively.

9. The storage box according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The forced guiding mechanisms (7) are designed as guide chutes, so that the at least two covers (5) can be displaced from an orientation arranged front-to-back in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle in the closed position (3) to an orientation arranged parallel in the vertical direction of the transport vehicle and / or side-by-side in the longitudinal direction of the transport vehicle.

10. A means of transport having a storage box according to any one of the preceding claims.

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