Storage container having operating element for lifting storage container, and motor vehicle having such storage container

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage container (10) for a motor vehicle (50), comprising: a container element (12) having a container base (14) and container walls (16) connected to the container base (14), in particular a container rear wall (16r), a container front wall (16v) and container side walls; a container lid (20) which can be rotated relative to the container element (12) about an axis of rotation (DA1) substantially parallel to the container rear wall (16r); an operating element (24), which is rotatably mounted on the container front wall (16v) or the container side wall, and the axis of rotation (DA2) of which is arranged below the container lid (20). According to the invention, the actuating element (24) can be moved between a locking position (VS), in which the actuating element engages with the container lid (20), and a ready position (BS), in which the engagement of the actuating element with the container lid (20) is released when the container element (12) is closed. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a storage container (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage container for a motor vehicle, in particular a food box, the storage container having a container element, a container cover and an operating element, the container element having a container bottom and a container wall connected to the container bottom, in particular a container rear wall, a container front wall and a container side wall, the container cover can rotate relative to the container element about a rotation axis substantially parallel to the container rear wall, the operating element is rotatably supported on the container front wall or the container side wall, and the rotation axis of the operating element is arranged below the container cover. In addition, the present invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a storage container. Background Art

[0002] Such storage containers are known, for example, from US 2019 0 283 939 A1, KR 970 00 919 B1 or US 2011 0 121596 A1.

[0003] Currently, more and more vehicles are being developed that can be driven at least partially autonomously. As a result, the vehicle occupants can perform secondary activities. Secondary activities include, for example, preparing and / or ingesting food. Currently, the food can be carried in a food box provided for this purpose, but manual operation of the food box is difficult in semi-autonomous driving, especially when the food box needs to be opened / closed with both hands. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to specify a storage container in which the above-mentioned disadvantages are avoided and in particular the storage container can be used by the driver of a motor vehicle.

[0005] This object is achieved by a storage container and a motor vehicle having the features of the respective independent claim. Advantageous embodiments with suitable developments are given in the dependent claims.

[0006] Therefore, a storage container for a motor vehicle is proposed, the storage container having a container element, a container cover and an operating element, the container element having a container bottom and a container wall connected to the container bottom, in particular a container rear wall, a container front wall and a container side wall, the container cover can be rotated relative to the container element about a rotation axis substantially parallel to the container rear wall, the operating element is rotatably supported on the container front wall or the container side wall, and the rotation axis of the operating element is arranged below the container cover. It is provided that the operating element can be moved between a locking position and a ready position, in which the operating element is engaged with the container cover; in the ready position, the engagement of the operating element with the container cover is disengaged when the container element is closed.

[0007] Such an operating element makes it possible, in particular, that even the driver of the motor vehicle can use or operate the storage container, in particular by grasping or actuating the operating element with one hand.

[0008] In the storage container, the operating element can have an operating section, which protrudes from the container front wall in the ready position. Such a protruding operating section can be easily grasped or operated by a vehicle occupant, in particular a driver.

[0009] In the storage container, the operating element can have a support section which can be supported on a wall section of at least one container wall in the ready position or which is supported on a wall section of at least one container wall so that the storage container can be lifted by grasping the operating element, in particular the actuating section, when the container lid is closed or open. The operating element can thus be used as a kind of handle in order to grasp the storage container with one hand when the container lid is unlocked and, for example, to hand it over to another person in the motor vehicle. Grasping the operating element and supporting it by means of the support section is independent of whether the container lid is open or closed.

[0010] In the storage container, the operating element can have a locking projection, which is coupled in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner with a locking recess formed on the container cover in the locking position. Here, the locking projection and the locking recess are particularly designed to correspond to each other.

[0011] In the storage container, the locking projection can be formed on the operating section. Therefore, when grasping the operating element, in particular the operating section, the locking projection can be felt or discerned by a person. The locking projection can also achieve an improved grasping or holding of the storage container at the operating element.

[0012] In the storage container, the container lid can be held in its open position, in particular locked in the open position. This ensures that the container lid cannot easily close automatically while driving. In the open position, an angle of more than 90°, in particular 95° to 105°, can be formed between the opened lid and the upper edge section of the container element. As a result, the receiving space of the container element is opened in an optimal manner and the container lid does not hinder the insertion of the hand into the container element.

[0013] In the storage container, the operating element and the container lid can be designed to be manipulated by one hand when the container element is fixed. In particular, for example, the operating element can be moved from the locked position to the ready position and vice versa by means of a finger. In addition, in the ready position of the operating element, the container lid can be lifted and flipped open by means of a finger until it is positioned, in particular locked in the open position.

[0014] In the storage container, the operating element can be arranged in the locked position substantially flush with the container front wall. This allows a compact design of the storage container, which makes it easier to carry the storage container or to temporarily store it outside the motor vehicle, for example in a cupboard or on a shelf.

[0015] In the storage container, the operating element can have an end section which, in the locked position, protrudes beyond the upper outer surface of the closed container lid. Unlocking is simplified by the end section protruding by at least a few millimeters. In particular, a force can be applied to the end section by means of a finger in order to release the operating element from the locked position and transfer it to the ready position.

[0016] The motor vehicle can have at least one above-mentioned storage container, and this storage container is particularly arranged on the side of the vehicle seat that is located in the motor vehicle.For example, such storage container can be arranged in the center armrest box between two adjacent vehicle seats. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Further advantages and details of the present invention are apparent from the following description of the embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings show:

[0018] Figure 1 shows a simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container with an operating element in a locked position;

[0019] Figure 2 shows a simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container with an operating element in a ready position;

[0020] Figure 3 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view shows a storage container with an operating element in an actuated position when the container lid is opened;

[0021] Figure 4 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container is shown, wherein the container lid is opened and the operating element is in the ready position;

[0022] Figure 5 A simplified schematic diagram of a motor vehicle with a storage container is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] exist Figure 1 Detailed Description of the Invention A storage container 10 for a motor vehicle is shown in a simplified schematic sectional illustration.

[0024] The storage container 10 has a container element 12 with a container bottom 14 and a container wall 16. In particular, a container rear wall 16r and a container front wall 16v are shown. A receiving space 18 of the storage container 10 is delimited by the container bottom 14 and the container wall 16.

[0025] The storage container 10 has a container cover 20, which can be rotated relative to the container element 12 about a rotation axis DA1 substantially parallel to the container rear wall 16r. Figure 1 2 and is represented in a simplified manner, for example, in the form of a joint element 22 .

[0026] The storage container 10 further comprises an operating element 24 which is rotatably supported on the container front wall 16v or on a container side wall which is not visible here. The operating element 24 is rotatably supported about a rotation axis DA2. Figure 1 2 and is represented, for example, in the form of a pivot pin or a rotation axis 26. The rotation axis DA2 of the operating element 24 is arranged below the container cover 20. In other words, the operating element is mainly or mostly arranged below the upper surface 21 of the container cover.

[0027] exist Figure 1 2 shows the operating element 24 in the locking position VS. In this locking position VS, the operating element 24 is engaged with the container cover 20.

[0028] The operating element 24 may have a locking projection 28, which is coupled in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner with a locking recess formed on the container cover 20 in the locking position VS. The engagement section 28 may be designed, for example, in the form of a stop lug, or in a hook-shaped or button-shaped manner.

[0029] exist Figures 1 to 4 In the figure, the locking projection 28 is shown in a very simplified form in the form of a triangle or a wedge. The locking recess 30 can be designed to correspond to the locking projection 28, for example, so that the locking projection 28 is received or held in the locking recess 30 in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner.

[0030] In the locking position VS, the container cover 20 is placed on the container element 12 so that the receiving space 18 is closed. In addition, the container cover 20 is fixed by means of the operating element 24 so that the container cover 20 cannot easily pop open.

[0031] It should be pointed out that in Figures 1 to 4 The storage container 10 and all other components and elements described are not shown to scale. In particular, for example, the receiving space 18 is shown in a manner that is too small relative to the operating element 24.

[0032] exist Figure 2 2 shows a storage container 10 with an operating element 24 in the ready position BS. Here, the engagement with the container lid 20 is disengaged, while the container element 12 remains closed. Figure 1 In contrast, the container cover 20 is placed on the container element 12 , but is no longer additionally fixed.

[0033] Like from Figure 1 and Figure 2 As can be seen in the overview of FIG. 2 , the operating element 24 is movable between a locking position VS and a ready position BS, wherein it is rotated in particular about a rotation axis DA2 .

[0034] Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the operating element 24 has an operating section 34, which protrudes from the container front wall 16v in the ready position BS. The operating section 34 is lowered into the container front wall 16v in the locking position VS. In particular, the operating section 34 or the entire operating element 24 is arranged or received in a cavity 36 formed in the container front wall 16v. The cavity 36 can also be in the form of a hand grip groove.

[0035] In the locked position VS, the operating element 24 can be arranged substantially flush with the container front wall 16v.

[0036] Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the operating element 24 has a support section 38. In the ready position BS, the support section 38 can be supported on a wall section 39 of at least one container wall 16, or the support section is supported on a wall section 39 of at least one container wall 16, so that the storage container 10 can be lifted by grasping the operating element 24, in particular the actuating section 34.

[0037] Figure 2 2 shows a schematic hand gripping of the operating element 24, in particular the actuating section 34. If the supporting section 38 abuts against the wall section 39, the storage container 12 can be lifted or moved as a whole when the container lid 20 is closed (but not locked) or when the container lid is open.

[0038] Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is particularly clearly shown in FIG. 2 that the locking projection 28 is formed on the actuating section 34 . Figure 2 It is shown in FIG. 1 that the locking projection 28 , due to its projection from the actuating section 34 , supports or facilitates the gripping or grasping of the operating element 24 by the hand or by the fingers of the hand.

[0039] Figure 3 It is shown in FIG. 2 that after the operating element 24 has been arranged in the ready position BS, the container lid 20 can be opened or flipped open with one hand.

[0040] in particular, Figure 1, the operating element 24 has an end section 25 which, in the locked position, projects beyond the upper outer surface 21 of the closed container lid 20. The end section 25 can in particular be designed so that it can be moved from the locked position VS into the ready position in a simple manner by means of a finger. Figures 2 to 4 The end section 25 can also be seen in FIG.

[0041] Figure 4 2 shows that, when the container lid 20 is open, the operating element 24 is positioned in the ready position BS. Therefore, it is also possible or conceivable that, when the container lid 20 is open, the storage container can be grasped and lifted or moved by means of the operating element 24, as described with reference to FIG. Figure 2 As already mentioned with the container lid 20 closed.

[0042] Figure 4 It is shown that for the storage container 10, the container lid 20 can be held in its open position, in particular the container lid can be locked in the open position. The opening angle β formed between the opened container lid 20 and the upper edge section 42 of the container element 12 can be greater than 90°, in particular 95° to 105°. As a result, it is easier to enter the receiving space 18 and is not hindered by the container lid 20.

[0043] Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the storage container 10 is designed so that the operating element 24 and the container cover 20 can be operated with one hand when the container element 12 is fixed. Figures 1 to 3 In particular, it is illustrated by a simplified hand diagram with an index finger resting on the actuation section 34 .

[0044] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is also conceivable that the container lid 20 is supported in a rotatable manner so that the container lid can be opened after reaching a certain opening angle, for example Figure 3 The intermediate position shown is opened further autonomously or automatically to Figure 4 The open position shown. This auxiliary opening movement of the container cover 20 can be achieved by a corresponding mechanical design, for example, using a transmission mechanism or a spring element.

[0045] Figure 5 A simplified schematic diagram of a motor vehicle 50 is shown in which at least one storage container 10 described above is accommodated. In the motor vehicle 50, such a storage container 10 can be arranged in particular on the side of a vehicle seat located in the motor vehicle 50, which is located in the vehicle seat. Figure 5 Not shown.

Claims

1. A storage container (10) for a motor vehicle (50), the storage container comprising: A container element (12) comprising a container bottom (14) and container walls (16) connected to the container bottom (14), in particular a container rear wall (16r), a container front wall (16v) and container side walls; A container cover (20) which can be rotated relative to the container element (12) about a rotation axis (DA1) substantially parallel to the container rear wall (16r); an operating element (24) which is rotatably supported on a container front wall (16v) or a container side wall, wherein a rotation axis (DA2) of the operating element is arranged below the container cover (20), The invention is characterized in that the operating element (24) can move between a locking position (VS) and a ready position (BS), in which the operating element is engaged with the container cover (20) and in which the engagement between the operating element and the container cover (20) is disengaged when the container element (12) is closed.

2. The storage container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: The operating element (24) has an actuating section (34) which projects from the container front wall (16v) in a ready position (BS).

3. The storage container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operating element (24) has a supporting section (38) which, in a ready position (BS), can be supported on a wall section (39) of at least one of the container walls (16), or is supported on a wall section (39) of at least one of the container walls (16), so that the storage container (10) can be lifted by grasping the operating element (24), in particular the operating section (34), when the container lid (20) is closed or open.

4. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The operating element (24) has a locking projection (28) which, in a locking position (VS), is coupled to a locking recess (30) formed on the container cover (20) in a non-positive and / or positive locking manner.

5. The storage container (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that: The locking projection (28) is formed on the operating section (34).

6. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The container lid (20) is held in its open position, in particular is locked in the open position.

7. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The operating element (24) and the container cover (20) are designed to be operable with one hand when the container element (12) is fixed.

8. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The operating element (24) is arranged substantially flush with the container front wall (16v) in the locked position (VS).

9. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The operating element (24) has an end section (25) which, in the locking position (VS), projects beyond the upper outer surface (21) of the closed container lid (20).

10. A motor vehicle (50) having at least one storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, which storage container is arranged, in particular, laterally of a vehicle seat located in the motor vehicle (50).

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