Storage device for loading compartment of motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage device (10) for a cargo compartment (12) of a motor vehicle (14), comprising a frame (16) which divides the cargo compartment (12) and which can be pivoted from a substantially horizontal position (H) about a pivot axis (A) into an angular position (W), the frame (16) having a cover (20) which can be pivoted about a pivot axis (K1) by means of a hinge element (32), the cover (20) can be moved between a position arranged at an angle to the frame (16) and a storage position supported on the frame, in which storage position the cover (20) of the frame (16) in the horizontal position (H) is designed to place transport goods.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a storage device for a load compartment of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 1. Background Art

[0002] Until now, it has been difficult to store small or fragile items safely in the load compartment of motor vehicles, especially passenger cars, while being able to fully utilize the entire load compartment. To cope with this, the load compartment or the volume of the load compartment is divided accordingly. In addition, it is also very important to achieve privacy and load protection for the goods, and it is also very important to secure all objects located in the load compartment. For example, the preferred partitioning methods are systems in the form of shelves and roller shutter systems, which have a certain load-bearing capacity.

[0003] DE 100 28 735 A1 discloses a frame which can be used (especially temporarily) in a luggage compartment. In order to align the frame horizontally inside the luggage compartment, the dimensions of the frame are adjusted so that it surrounds the luggage compartment opening as completely as possible. Components can be inserted into the frame as desired. Together with the inserts inserted into the frame, a horizontal cover above the luggage compartment is formed. The cover simultaneously divides the luggage compartment into two areas which are placed one above the other and can be loaded separately.

[0004] US 6 231 096 B1 discloses a load compartment cover for a motor vehicle, in particular a station wagon load compartment, which has at least one inherently rigid covering element which, in an approximately horizontal covering position approximately parallel to the load compartment floor, separates the load compartment from the passenger compartment of the vehicle and can be swung upwards about a swivel axis from the covering position into an unloading position. The swivel axis of the covering element extends approximately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Two covering elements are provided which can be swung about corresponding hinge swivel axes which extend along the sides of the load compartment. The hinges can be released and the covering elements are arranged so that they can form a portable box when they are removed from the vehicle.

[0005] US 7 762 602 B2 discloses a device for storing items in a cargo compartment of a motor vehicle, the device having a storage container that can be installed in the cargo compartment of the motor vehicle, wherein the storage container has a support surface and a wall panel that can be at least partially deformed, wherein the height of the wall panel can be changed at least in sections by an adjustment device comprising at least one reel, the adjustment device having at least one releasable fixing device, by which the rotational movement of at least one reel can be locked for transportation, so that the wall panel can at least be prevented from extending during transportation, and / or the adjustment device includes a pull-out limit device, by which the maximum pull-out movement of at least one reel can be limited.

[0006] Other relevant texts include GB 2 519 426 A1, US 4 479 675 A1 and DE 29819 322 U1. Summary of the invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is to further improve a storage device so that practical utilization of the entire load compartment, in particular practical double-layer utilization of the entire load compartment, is achieved according to the invention. This object is achieved by a storage device having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous designs with advantageous improvements of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0008] One aspect of the invention relates to a storage device for a load compartment of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car. The storage device comprises a frame which divides the load compartment, on which other components for designing the storage device are arranged and / or can be arranged. The frame can be pivoted about a pivot axis from a substantially horizontal position to an angled / inclined position. The length and width of the frame correspond substantially to the width and depth of the load compartment, so that the frame in the horizontal position provides an additional second level in the load compartment in addition to the floor of the load compartment. In this way, the frame extends not only between the side walls, but also between the rear bench seat and the tailgate of the motor vehicle. In this way, the load compartment can be divided at the height of the load compartment, so that the goods can be placed either on the floor of the load compartment or on the level provided by the frame, depending on the specific design. Depending on the specific needs of the user, the components of the storage device can be arranged or have been arranged on the frame, wherein the frame has at least one floor-shaped surface on which the transport goods can be placed. By dividing the load compartment, the volume of the load compartment is divided into two spaces, so that multiple transport goods can be stacked on two levels and in two spaces. In particular, the storage device is located in the middle area of ​​the load compartment height, so that the field of vision of the motor vehicle driver is not affected. In other words, the storage device constitutes a middle plane of the load compartment. In order to releasably fix the storage device, the storage device has, for example, connecting elements, which are composed of corresponding pins and corresponding openings, and in particular can lock or fix the frame to the load compartment side wall plate, so that the storage device can also be locked or fixed to the load compartment side wall plate. Here, it is important that the mechanical mechanism of the connecting element enables the storage device to be removed from the load compartment again as required.

[0009] In order to achieve the object of the present invention, according to the present invention, the frame is designed to have a cover that can be opened around a turning axis and by means of a hinge element, which can be moved between an angled position relative to the frame and a storage position supported on the frame. In the storage position, the frame cover in a horizontal position is designed to place goods. In other words, the cover is designed to cooperate with the frame and at least one crossbeam of the frame in the horizontal position of the frame to place the transported goods. Here, the frame has at least one crossbeam, which extends from the front to the rear along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, especially in the middle area of ​​the frame. The crossbeam can thus stabilize the frame and increase the load-bearing capacity, because this can better distribute the weight of the transported goods located on the storage device. The cover is fixed to the front edge of the frame in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by means of a hinge element, so that the cover can be rotated upward around the turning axis. In this way, a user standing in front of the load compartment can lift the cover in an ergonomic manner and enter the interior of the storage device. When the cover is closed, it rests on the crossbeam and the frame, so that the load of the transported goods applied to the cover is distributed over a large area. Here, the bendability of the top cover depends on the number of crossbeams and the material of the top cover. According to the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the stability of the top cover is achieved by designing the frame and the top cover, thereby increasing the load-bearing capacity. In addition, these connecting elements are designed as a pair of locking tongues (Schlossfalle) and corresponding / matching pins on the corresponding side wall panels, and the locking tongues and pins can engage with each other and form a swing axis. In other words, the pair is composed of corresponding locking tongues arranged on the frame and corresponding pins arranged on the corresponding side wall panels, wherein these locking tongues can engage on each corresponding pin, and then form a swing axis. The locking tongues and corresponding pins can especially achieve fast and convenient engagement of the connecting elements, so that the user can quickly and easily fix the storage device in the cargo compartment by hand. In addition, the frame is designed to be pushed into the corresponding lateral support surface on the corresponding side wall panel in the rear area in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle until the connecting element engages, and the frame can be placed on the support surface in a horizontal position. In this case, the corresponding side walls are designed to form support surfaces, which are particularly capable of withstanding the loads of the storage device. For example, the support surfaces are designed with soft materials to avoid scratches and damage, and also to enable the storage device to be pushed in. In this way, the storage device can be pushed in with the help of the frame on the support surface until the connecting elements engage. This helps the user to push the storage device in in a more convenient way. It is also possible to distribute the weight of the storage device and the items placed on it along the side walls by means of the side walls. Roller elements can also be arranged on the frame or the storage device in order to at least partially simplify the movement of the storage device until it engages.

[0010] In an advantageous design of the present invention, the top cover has at least one additional surface that can be turned over, which has a separate turning axis and corresponding hinge elements. This surface can therefore be regarded as a second top cover on the original top cover, which can be turned over independently of the original top cover. In this way, a smaller sub-area of ​​the storage device can be opened without opening the entire top cover. For example, the transported goods can be placed on the top cover, but not on the turnable surface, so that the surface and the second top cover can be opened or turned over. In this way, the user can access the items located inside the storage device without moving the transported goods from their position. Here, the turning axis of the turnable surface is particularly designed to extend along the longitudinal extension direction of the top cover and is basically designed axially relative to the turning axis of the top cover. Here, the spacing between the two turning axes defines the width of the turnable surface, so that the placement surface can be determined according to the specific application and the specifications of the original equipment manufacturer. After the placement surface and the turnable surface are combined, they basically constitute the entire surface of the top cover. Finally, it is also possible to design a plurality of foldable surfaces with respective folding axes and hinge elements, so that the top cover is partitioned so that the user can open the corresponding surface.

[0011] In another advantageous design of the present invention, the frame is designed to have a continuous protrusion (Auskragung) on ​​its inner circumference, which together with at least one crossbeam forms a support surface for the roof. Here, the protrusion is designed at a specified height, which is particularly equivalent to the height of the crossbeam. In this way, the roof rests on the resulting support surface in the closed state. The thickness of the roof corresponds to the height difference between the frame height and the crossbeam height. According to the present invention, the roof is designed to rest on the support surface so that the upper plane of the roof forms a part of the surface formed by the frame. This results in the roof constituting a part of the support surface of the storage device, and the frame, the crossbeam and the roof cooperate with each other to form a storage place for transported goods.

[0012] In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, a handle for carrying / lifting the storage device is provided on the frame. The handle can be formed by an arch arranged on the frame and made of the same material, so that the frame and the arch provide an opening through which the user's hand can grasp the storage device. The arch extends into the space of the storage device so that the frame still rests on the tailgate on the peripheral side. The height of the handle corresponds in particular to the height of the frame, wherein the top cover is designed with a notch corresponding to the handle. In this way, a continuous support surface can still be formed on the storage device. In addition, other similar handles similar to the handle can also be designed to increase the portability of the storage device.

[0013] In addition, as a particularly advantageous design of the invention, the top cover has a locking device. In the case of the top cover being adjusted to an angled position, the locking device can in particular prevent the top cover from being opened and thus prevent all items from falling out of the storage device. In the case of removing the storage device, the locking device also enables the user to remove the storage device from the load compartment without the items therein falling out. Finally, the locking device can achieve the locking of dangerous tools or substances, thereby enabling child protection, etc.

[0014] In another advantageous design of the present invention, the frame can be fixed to the corresponding side wall plate in a releasable manner at an angular position by means of corresponding fastening elements. Here, the fastening elements are designed as pins, which are arranged on the corresponding side wall plate and protrude from the corresponding side wall plate plane. The storage device will rotate forward around the swing axis accordingly, wherein the fastening elements will prevent further rotation after a specified angle and fix / support the storage device. In this way, although the storage device can be flipped forward, it is not fixed by the backrest of the rear seat, but by the fastening elements. In addition, the fastening elements can be installed in different areas of the corresponding side wall plate so that the angle of the angular position can be changed. Here, the fastening elements can be loosened in particular, so that the user can remove them according to their own needs. It is also possible to install these fastening elements on the storage device, especially on the frame, while the side wall plate has a corresponding receiving portion for these fastening elements. In other words, the storage device is designed to be able to rotate upward around the swing axis, so as to swing to an angular position. In order to releasably fix the storage device in an angular position, the fastening element of the storage device is designed to releasably fix the storage device in an angular position via a receptacle on the corresponding side wall. By swinging or flipping the storage device from the horizontal position to the angular position, the entire height of the load compartment can be fully utilized. By swinging to the horizontal position, the load compartment is divided accordingly. The storage device is especially designed in such an angular position that it does not impair the field of vision of the motor vehicle driver.

[0015] In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, at least one panel and a base are arranged on the frame. The two components are particularly releasably fixed to the frame, wherein different connection methods can be selected, such as screw elements, Velcro, etc. For example, the base is fixed to the frame by means of screw elements so that it can carry different objects that are fed or placed in the storage device. At least one panel is placed in the volume formed by the height of the frame and the base, the main purpose of which is to provide a small space in this volume for placing various objects. The design of such panels can be changed so that suitcases, tools and / or other objects can be fixed therein. Panels of different shapes can also be placed in the frame and the base, so that the application of the storage device can be changed as required. By means of the components arranged on the frame, namely the base, the at least one panel and the cover, various objects that are relatively small in relation to the load compartment can be accommodated or stored in the storage device, avoiding the objects being stored in the load compartment in an unfixed manner, thereby ensuring neatness and safety.

[0016] In another advantageous embodiment of the invention, the connecting elements are divided into at least two corresponding pairs, wherein a first pair is arranged in the front region of the frame in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and a second pair is arranged in the rear region of the frame in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The two pairs thus form respective axes, wherein the two pairs are designed to fix the storage device in a horizontal position and to bear the weight of the storage device, the elements or the objects placed on the storage device. It is particularly advantageous that, when two pairs are used, the first pair at the front is used as a pivot axis and the second pair at the rear is used as a support axis for the storage device.

[0017] Finally, in another advantageous embodiment of the invention, the frame is made of aluminum or another lightweight material, while the panels, the cover and the bottom panel are made of a compressed fiber lightweight material / lightweight material. The frame ensures the necessary stability and allows other components to be fastened to the frame, for example by screw elements. The frame can be designed to be hollow or to be made of a flat sheet material, depending on the required load-bearing capacity of the storage device. The panels, the cover and the bottom panel can be made of a compressed fiber lightweight material, which allows for cost-effective production. In this way, the panels can be replaced in a particularly simple manner, which allows for a wide range of possible uses and designs of the panels.

[0018] In other words, the object of the invention is achieved by a narrow box or storage device, which can be stuck on the side wall of the load compartment. The storage device has a panel under the flip-open cover or top cover, which can accommodate two folding boxes or, in another exemplary embodiment, four water tanks. In order to transport large-volume / large-sized goods, the storage device can be rotated to different angular positions in the vertical direction in the vehicle to ensure the safety of the goods. Alternatively, the storage device can also be easily removed from the vehicle as a whole. For small-scale loading scenarios, such as procurement, the folding boxes contained in the storage device can be conveniently loaded through the so-called "flip window" without always having to open a large flip-up tailgate. This solution is particularly beneficial for vans or vans with large-capacity load compartments.

[0019] Particularly advantageous aspects include intuitive operation, simple assembly and disassembly, symmetrical appearance, low system complexity and space-saving cargo storage and stowage. The storage device is accordingly light, easy to carry, flat, and in particular only seven centimeters high, with six folding boxes to be loaded underneath, and additional compartments for two folding boxes and small cargo, or compartments for four water tanks, or other such compartments. Finally, the storage device can be tilted upwards, in particular, by 65 to 90 degrees, similar to the inclination of the seat backrest. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Further advantages, features and details of the invention are derived from the following description of preferred embodiments and from the drawings. The above-mentioned features and combinations of features mentioned in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned in the description of the drawings and / or shown alone in the drawings, can be used not only in the respective combination but also in other combinations or alone without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0021] in:

[0022] Figure 1 Schematically showing a first perspective view of a first embodiment of a storage device for a load compartment of a motor vehicle according to the present invention in an installed state and in a horizontal position;

[0023] Figure 2 Schematically showing a second perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device with an open top cover according to the present invention;

[0024] Figure 3 schematically shows a third perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device according to the invention in an installed state but in an angular position;

[0025] Figure 4An exploded view of an embodiment of a storage device according to the present invention with other components is shown;

[0026] Figure 5 Schematically showing a perspective view of an embodiment of the assembled storage device according to the present invention with the top cover closed in a horizontal position;

[0027] Figure 6 Schematically shows another perspective view of an embodiment of the storage device according to the present invention in a horizontal position with the top cover opened;

[0028] Figure 7 A perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device according to the present invention is shown in an angled position;

[0029] Figure 8 shows another perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device according to the invention focusing on the connecting element;

[0030] Fig. 9 Schematically shows a perspective view of a user holding a storage device according to the present invention outside a motor vehicle;

[0031] Fig.10 schematically shows a first perspective view of a storage device according to the invention in a horizontal position during use;

[0032] Fig.11 Schematically shows another perspective view of a storage device according to the invention in a vertical position in a motor vehicle (also during use);

[0033] Fig.12 Another perspective view of the storage device according to the present invention is schematically shown with the tailgate closed but the rear window open.

[0034] In the figures, elements and elements with the same function are provided with the same reference symbols. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0035] Figures 1 to 3The figures show a perspective view of a storage device 10 for a load compartment 12 of a motor vehicle 14 according to the invention, with a tailgate 15 in an open state and the storage device 10 installed in the load compartment 12. The storage device 10 comprises a frame 16 which divides the load compartment 12 and on which other components for designing the storage device 10 are arranged and / or can be arranged. The frame 16 can be swung from a substantially horizontal horizontal position H about a swivel axis A to an angled angular position W and is swung forward in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle. The length and width of the frame 16 substantially correspond to the width and depth of the load compartment 12, so that the frame 16 in the horizontal position H provides a second level 17b in the load compartment 12 in addition to the floor 17a of the load compartment 12. In this way, the frame 16 extends not only between the side walls S1, S2, but also between the rear bench seat and the tailgate 15 of the motor vehicle 14. In this way, the load compartment 12 can be divided at its height, so that the cargo can be placed on the bottom plate 17 a of the load compartment 12 or on the level 17 b provided by the frame 16 .

[0036] Figure 1 and Figure 2 The storage device 10 is shown here in a substantially horizontal position H, whereby the load compartment 12 of the motor vehicle 14 is divided by the storage device 10 into an upper space R1 along the vehicle height direction z and a lower space R2 along the vehicle height direction z. Figure 1 The storage device 10 is shown with the top cover 20 closed. Figure 2 The top cover 20 is shown as a storage device 10 that has been opened, so that the interior of the storage device 10 can be seen. It shows that the idea of ​​the storage device 10 is to store smaller items in the storage device 10, or to fix such items.

[0037] pass Figure 3 In the angular position W shown in FIG. 1 , the entire load compartment 12 or the entire height of the load compartment 12 can be used without removing the storage device 10 and the items located in the storage device 10 from the motor vehicle 14. When the top cover 20 is closed, it rests on the frame 16, so that the transport load L applied to the top cover 20 is distributed over a large area. An example of the use of the storage device 10 according to the invention can be found in Figures 10 to 12 .

[0038] Figure 4An exploded view of an embodiment of a storage device 10 according to the invention is shown, wherein a frame 16, a base plate 22, a panel 24 and a cover 20 are shown, in particular a foldable cover 20 which can cover substantially the entire frame 16. It can be seen in particular that the base plate 22 can be fastened to the frame 16 on the lower frame level E1. This fastening can be achieved by means of screw elements and / or other fastening elements. The frame 16 itself has a crossbeam 26, which is arranged in the middle region of the frame 16 in the longitudinal extension direction y1 of the storage device 10 and is fastened to the front region of the frame 16 in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle. In the rear region of the crossbeam 26, a bow 28 is provided which is fastened to the frame 16 and is in turn connected to the crossbeam 26. The bow 28 itself is connected to the frame 16 via two connection points, wherein according to the invention, the frame 16, the bow 28 and the crossbeam 26 are designed as one piece. The arched portion 28 faces forward in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle and forms a handle 30 for carrying the storage device 10 .

[0039] In other words, the frame 16 is composed of the crossbeam 26 and the arch 28, thereby achieving stability of the storage device 10. Therefore, depending on the design of the frame 16, the storage device 10 can bear possible loads. In particular, the height H2 of the crossbeam 26 does not correspond to the total height H1 of the frame 16, so that the panel 24 and the cover 20 can be placed on the crossbeam 26 without the panel 24 and the cover 20 protruding from the total height H1 of the storage device 10 or the frame 16. The crossbeam 26 forms a support surface for the cover 20, which is located on the crossbeam level E3. In this way, the cover 20 and the panel 24 in the closed state are in contact with the resulting support surface. The thickness of the cover 20 and the panel 24 corresponds to the height difference dH between the total height H1 of the frame 16 and the height H2 of the crossbeam 26. According to the present invention, the cover 20 is designed to be in contact with the support surface. In this way, the upper cover level E4 of the cover 20 constitutes part of the surface formed by the frame 16, and in turn constitutes part of the upper frame level E2. This results in the cover 20 constituting a part of the support surface of the storage device 10, and the frame 16, the crossbeam 26, the cover 20 and the panel 24 cooperate with each other to form a storage place for transported goods.

[0040] The height H3 of the arch 28 corresponds to the total height H1 of the frame 16, so that a handle 30 is formed. Alternatively, the height H3 of the arch 28 is the same as the height H2 of the crossbar 26, so that the panel 24 and the cover 20 can also be placed on the arch 28 without protruding beyond the entire total height H1 of the frame 16. The panel 24 is designed to be inserted into the frame. Here, the crossbar 26 supports the middle part of the panel 24, wherein the panel 24 can also be placed on the bottom plate 22. In this way, the bottom plate 22 and the crossbar 26 can simultaneously support the panel 24, so that objects placed on the panel 24 and then placed in the storage device 10 cannot fall off. It is also possible to install multiple panels 24 instead of one panel 24, wherein the design of the individual panels 24 can be adjusted according to the requirements of the original equipment manufacturer.

[0041] Especially in Figure 4 In the embodiment shown, a panel 24 is provided in which two folding boxes 24a in a folded state can be placed in an area 25a provided for this purpose. In particular, the two areas 25a for the folding boxes 24a are separated by a wall 25b, while two further spaces 25c for other items are also shown. Finally, Figure 4 Also shown is a cover 20 which is fastened in a foldable manner to the frame 16. The cover 20 consists of at least two foldable surfaces F1, F2 which can be folded about corresponding folding axes K1, K2 by means of corresponding hinge elements 32.

[0042] Figure 5 A perspective view of an embodiment of the storage device 10 according to the present invention is schematically shown in a horizontal position H with the top cover 20 closed, wherein the two flip-open surfaces F1, F2 of the top cover are particularly shown. In addition, it can be seen here that the entire surface of the top cover 20 does not exceed the total height H1 of the frame 16, so that a particularly stepless / flat transition is achieved. In order to achieve the purpose of the present invention, according to the present invention, the frame 16 is designed to have a top cover 20 that can be flipped around a first flip axis K1 and by means of a hinge element 32, which cooperates with the frame 16 in the horizontal position H and is connected to the top cover 20. Figure 5The crossbeam 26, which is not visible in the figure, is designed to accommodate the transported goods. The crossbeam 26 can thus stabilize the frame 16 and increase the load L, since the load L of the transported goods on the storage device 10 can be distributed accordingly. The cover 20 is fixed to the front edge 16a of the frame 16 in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle by means of a hinge element 32 in such a way that it can be rotated about the first tilting axis K1. In this way, a user standing in front of the load compartment 12 can lift the cover 20 in an ergonomic manner and enter the interior of the storage device 10. In this way, when the cover 20 is closed, it rests on the crossbeam 26, the panel 24 and the frame 16, so that the load L of the transported goods on the cover 20 is distributed over a large area. According to the invention, the frame 16 is designed to be made of aluminum or another lightweight material. Here, the panel 24, the cover 20 and the bottom plate 22 are made of a compressed fiber lightweight material.

[0043] Figure 6 A perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device 10 according to the invention is shown, with the top cover 20 folded open so that in particular the interior of the panel 24 can be seen. The panel 24 has an object storage area 25a, in which in particular two folding boxes 24a can be inserted. Here too, hinge elements are required to fold open the top cover 20. The second foldable surface F2 has been folded up about the second folding axis K2, so that only the first foldable surface F1, in particular the lower area of ​​the top cover 20, is shown.

[0044] Figure 7 A perspective view of an embodiment of the storage device 10 according to the present invention is shown in the cargo compartment 12 at an angular position W. The frame 16 can be fixed to the corresponding side wall panels S1, S2 in a releasable manner by means of corresponding fastening elements 34 at the angular position W. Here, the fastening elements 34 are designed as pins, which are arranged on the corresponding side wall panels S1, S2 and protrude from the corresponding side wall panels S1, S2 planes. The storage device 10 will rotate forward around the swing axis A accordingly, wherein the fastening elements 34 will prevent further rotation after turning through a specified angle and fix the storage device 10. In addition, the fastening elements 34 can be installed in different areas of the corresponding side wall panels S1, S2, so that the angle of the angular position W can be changed. Here, the fastening elements 34 can be loosened in particular, so that the user can remove them according to their own needs.

[0045] Figure 8A further perspective view of an embodiment of a storage device 10 according to the invention is shown, focusing on the connecting element 18. The storage device 10 has a connecting element 18 which is designed as a locking tongue 18a and can engage with a corresponding bolt 18b (not shown). In this way, the connecting element 18 forms the pivot axis A. In other words, the storage device 10 has connecting elements 18 which are connected by a locking tongue 18a. Figure 8 The storage device 10 is composed of respective pins 18b and corresponding openings or lock tongues 18a, which are not shown in the figure. These connecting elements can especially lock or fix the frame 16 on the side walls S1, S2 of the loading compartment 12, so that the storage device 10 can also be locked or fixed on the side walls S1, S2 of the loading compartment 12. Here, it is important to make it possible to remove the storage device 10 from the loading compartment 12 again as needed through the mechanical mechanism of the connecting element 18. In order to reopen the lock tongue 18a, a safety device 36 is shown here, which has a mechanical mechanism, by which the lock tongue 18a is opened and the pin 18b is released. In this way, when the lock tongue 18a is locked in the pin 18b, it can also be reopened by the mechanical mechanism. When the lock tongue 18a is locked in the pin 18b, the storage device 10 can be flipped or moved around the swing axis A, so that the storage device 10 is swung from the horizontal position H to the angle position W.

[0046] Fig. 9 The schematic diagram of the storage device 10 to be carried by a user and the load compartment 12 of a prototype of a motor vehicle 14 with corresponding side walls S1, S2 is shown. In particular, corresponding support surfaces 38a, 38b are provided on the corresponding side walls S1, S2, along which the frame 16 of the storage device 10 can be pushed until the connecting element 18 engages. In particular, this allows the frame 16 to rest on the support surfaces 38a, 38b, so that the weight of the storage device 10 and the weight of the objects located therein and placed on the storage device 10 are distributed on the corresponding support surfaces 38a, 38b. In other words, according to the invention, the frame 16 is designed to be pushed in the rear region in the longitudinal direction x of the vehicle on the corresponding lateral support surfaces 38a, 38b on the corresponding side walls S1, S2 until the connecting element 18 engages, and can be placed on the support surfaces in the horizontal position H. In addition, the corresponding side wall panels S1, S2 are designed to form support surfaces 38a, 38b, which can especially bear the load L of the storage device 10. For example, the support surfaces 38a, 38b are designed to be made of soft materials to avoid scratches and damages, and also to enable the storage device 10 to be pushed in.

[0047] Figures 10 to 12The schematic diagrams show perspective views of the storage device 10 according to the present invention in different use positions in a motor vehicle 14. In this case, the motor vehicle 14 has an open tailgate 15. For example, Fig.10 The storage device 10 is shown in a horizontal position H, with a folding box 24a stored in the lower space R2 and at least one folding box 24a stored in the storage surface, ie in the upper space R1. In particular, possible object partitioning within the load compartment 12 is shown here.

[0048] Fig.11 In particular, the storage device 10 is shown in a vertical position V, so that the entire height of the load compartment 12 can be utilized. For example, boxes with bottles can be stacked in this way, wherein the storage device 10 does not hinder the stacking. The storage device 10 can thus continue to remain in the motor vehicle 14 without the load compartment 12 having to be partitioned.

[0049] at last, Fig.12 Another example of a motor vehicle 14 is shown, wherein the tailgate 15 is closed, but the window 42 of the tailgate 15 is flipped up, or in an open state. The storage device 10 can provide a higher surface via the support surface, on which objects can be placed. In addition, the interior of the storage device 10 can be accessed by flipping open the top cover 20. In this way, when loading goods into the load compartment 12 or the upper space R2, it is not necessary to flip open the tailgate 15, thereby improving the comfort of the user.

Claims

1. A storage device (10) for a load compartment (12) of a motor vehicle (14), the storage device having a frame (16) which divides the load compartment (12), the frame being swivellable from a horizontal position (H) about a swivel axis (A) to an angled position (W), the frame (16) having a cover (20) which can be flipped up about a flip axis (K1) by means of a hinge element (32), the cover being movable between a position arranged at an angle to the frame (16) and a storage position supported on the frame, in which the cover (20) of the frame (16) in the horizontal position (H) is designed to accommodate transport goods, characterized in that The connecting element (18) is designed as a pair of locking tongues (18a) and corresponding pins (18b) on the corresponding side wall plates (S1, S2), the locking tongues and the pins can engage with each other and form the swivel axis (A), wherein the frame (16) can be pushed into the corresponding lateral support surfaces (38a, 38b) on the corresponding side wall plates (S1, S2) in the rear area in the longitudinal direction (x) of the vehicle until the connecting element (18) engages, and the frame can be placed on the corresponding lateral support surfaces (38a, 38b) in a horizontal position (H).

2. The storage device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top cover (20) has at least one additional surface which has an independent turning axis and can be turned open.

3. The storage device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The frame (16) has a continuous projection on its inner circumference, which together with at least one crossbeam (26) forms a support surface for the roof (20).

4. The storage device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that A handle (30) for carrying the storage device (10) is designed on the frame.

5. The storage device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The top cover (20) has a locking device.

6. The storage device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The frame (16) can be releasably fastened to the corresponding side wall (S1, S2) in an angular position (V) by means of corresponding fastening elements (34).

7. The storage device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that At least one panel (24) and one base plate (22) are arranged on the frame (16).

8. The storage device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The frame (16) is made of aluminum or other lightweight materials, while the panel (24), the top cover (20) and the bottom plate (22) are made of compressed fiber lightweight materials.

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