Storage container for motor vehicle having operating element and motor vehicle having 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) and an operating element (24), the container cover can be rotated relative to the container element (12) about a rotation axis (DA1) substantially parallel to the container rear wall (16r), and the operating element is rotatably mounted on the container front wall (16v) or the container side wall and is arranged below the container cover (20). The operating element (24) is movable between a locking position (VS), in which it engages with the container lid (20), and a ready position (BS), in which it engages with the container lid (20) is disengaged 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, which comprises a container element, a container cover and an operating element, wherein the container element comprises a container bottom and a container wall connected to the container bottom, wherein the container wall is 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, and the operating element is rotatably supported on the container front wall or the container side wall and arranged below the container cover. The present invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a storage container. Background Art

[0002] Such a storage container is known, for example, from CN 105 059 198 A or KR 101 786 336 B1. In addition, DE 10 2005 007 498 A1 shows a box with a locking mechanism that can be operated by one hand.

[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 consuming food. Currently, the food can be carried in a food box provided for this purpose, but the handling of the food box in semi-autonomous driving is difficult, 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 therefore to provide 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, which storage container has 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, the container wall being in particular a container rear wall, a container front wall and a container side wall, the container cover being rotatable relative to the container element about a rotation axis substantially parallel to the container rear wall, the operating element being rotatably supported on the container front wall or the container side wall and being arranged below the container cover. It is provided that the operating element can be moved between a locked position and a ready position / standby position, in which the operating element is engaged with the container cover and in which 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 be moved from a ready position into an actuating position in which the operating element lifts the container lid from the container element and causes an initial rotation thereof about the rotation axis. Thus, a closed receiving container can be opened by simply grasping and actuating the operating element without having to place one's hand directly on the container lid which is connected to the container element in a force-locking manner. In this case, the operating element serves in particular as an easily actuable lever for lifting the container lid.

[0009] In the storage container, the operating element can have an engagement section which, in the locked position, is coupled to an engagement opening formed on the container lid in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner. As a result, the container lid can not only be closed but also be fixedly arranged on the container element. In this case, the engagement section can be designed in particular to be hook-shaped.

[0010] In the storage container, the operating element can have an operating section, which protrudes from the container front wall in the ready position. This makes it easy and particularly tactile for the driver to find the operating element when the receiving container is to be opened, particularly during driving a motor vehicle.

[0011] In the storage container, the actuation section can be lowered into the container front wall in the locked position, in particular into a recess formed in the container front wall. As a result, the receiving container has a substantially continuous outer contour in the locked position, which makes it easier to carry the container or to temporarily store it outside the motor vehicle, for example in a cupboard or on a shelf.

[0012] In the storage container, the actuating section can have an upper contact surface which can come into sliding contact with a lower edge section of the container lid, in particular during the movement of the operating element from the ready position into the actuating position. As a result, during the rotational movement of the operating element, the edge section can slide along the contact surface, wherein the edge section is lifted from the container element with little expenditure of force.

[0013] In the storage container, when the container lid is opened, the operating element can be positioned in the ready position, in particular the operating element can automatically transition from the actuation position into the ready position. This ensures that the operating element is always positioned in its ready position, in which it can be easily found and grasped. Furthermore, this ensures that the operating element does not hinder the closing of the container lid.

[0014] In the storage container, the container lid can be held in its open position, in particular the container lid is 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.

[0015] In the storage container, the operating element and the container lid can be designed to be actuated by one hand when the container element is fixed. In particular, the operating element can be lifted from below, for example by means of a finger, in order to move the operating element from the ready position into the actuating position. The container lid lifted from the container element can then be flipped open by the same hand until the container lid is positioned, in particular locked, in the open 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 obtained from the following description of 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 sectional view shows a storage container with an operating element in an actuated position;

[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 having 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, 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 the container side wall which is not visible here. The operating element 24 is rotatably supported about the rotation axis DA2. Figure 1 2 and is represented by way of example in the form of a pivot pin or a swivel axis 26 . An operating element 24 is arranged below the container cover 20 .

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

[0028] The operating element 24 can have an engagement section 28, which is coupled to an engagement opening 30 formed on the container cover 20 in a force-locking and / or form-locking manner in the locking position VS. The engagement section 28 can be designed, for example, in a hook shape. The engagement opening 30 can, for example, have a projection 32 designed to correspond to the engagement section 28, in particular so that the engagement section 28 engages the projection 32 from behind.

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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, but the container element 12 is still closed. Figure 1 In contrast, the container cover 20 is placed on the container element 12 , but is no longer additionally fixed.

[0032] comprehensive Figure 1 and Figure 2 It can be seen that the operating element 24 is movable between a locking position VS and a ready position BS, wherein the operating element is rotated in particular about an axis of rotation DA2 .

[0033] Figure 3 As shown, the operating element 24 can be moved from the ready position BS ( Figure 2 ) into an actuation position TS, in which the operating element 24 lifts the container lid 20 from the container element 12 and causes an initial rotation of the container lid about the rotation axis DA1.

[0034] Figures 1 to 3 It is shown that 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 locked position. 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] Figure 3 2, the operating section 34 has an upper contact surface 38, which can slide in contact with the lower edge section 40 of the container cover 20, or has already slid in contact with the lower edge section 40 of the container cover 20. In particular, when the operating element 24 is moved from the ready position BS ( Figure 2 ) moves to the operating position TS( Figure 3 ) during which the container lid 20 can slide along the operating section 34 or the contact surface 38.

[0036] Figure 4 2, when the container lid 20 is opened, the operating element 24 is in the ready position BS. In other words, in particular after the container lid 20 has been opened, the operating element 24 can be rotatably supported on the container element 12 so that the operating element 24 automatically moves from the operating position TS ( Figure 3 ) transition to the ready position BS ( Figure 4 )middle.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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. Figure 2 and Figure 3 In particular, it is illustrated by a simplified hand diagram with an index finger resting on the actuation section 34 .

[0039] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is also conceivable that the container cover 20 is supported in a rotatable manner so that the container cover can be opened after reaching a certain opening angle, for example Figure 3 The operating position TS shown is opened further autonomously or automatically to Figure 4 The container lid 20 is in the open position shown. This assisted opening movement of the container lid 20 can be realized by a corresponding mechanical design, for example, using a transmission mechanism or a spring element or the like.

[0040] Figure 5 1 shows a simplified schematic diagram of a motor vehicle 50 in which at least one storage container 10 as 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 in FIG.

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 a container wall (16) connected to the container bottom (14), the container wall being in particular a container rear wall (16r), a container front wall (16v) and a container side wall, A container cover (20) which can be rotated relative to the container element (12) about a rotation axis (DA1) which is substantially parallel to the container rear wall (16r), an operating element (24) which is rotatably supported on the container front wall (16v) or the container side wall and is arranged below the container cover (20), It is characterized in that The operating element (24) is movable between a locking position (VS) in which the operating element engages with the container lid (20) and a ready position (BS) in which the engagement of the operating element with the container lid (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) is movable from a ready position (BS) into an actuation position (TS), in which the operating element (24) lifts the container cover (20) from the container element (12) and causes an initial rotation of the container cover about a rotation axis (DA1).

3. The storage container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The operating element (24) has an engagement section (28) which, in a locking position (VS), is coupled to an engagement opening (30) formed on the container cover (20) in a force-fitting and / or form-fitting manner.

4. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The operating element (24) has an actuating section (34) which projects from the container front wall (16v) in the ready position (BS).

5. The storage container (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that: In the locking position (VS), the actuation section (34) is lowered into the container front wall (16v), in particular into a recess (36) formed in the container front wall (16v).

6. The storage container (10) according to claim 4 or 5, characterized in that: The actuating section (34) has an upper contact surface (38) which is in sliding contact with a lower edge section (40) of the container lid (20), in particular during the movement of the operating element (24) from a ready position (BS) into an actuating position (TS).

7. The storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that When the container lid (20) is opened, the operating element (24) is positioned in a ready position (BS), in particular the operating element automatically transitions from an actuating position (TS) into the ready position (BS).

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

9. 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.

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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