Storage container with operating element for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle with 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 a container wall (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 is rotatable relative to the container element (12) about an axis of rotation (DA1) which is substantially parallel to the container rear wall (16r), and an operating element (24) which is rotatably mounted on the container front wall (16v) or on a container side wall and is arranged below the container lid (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 the engagement with the container lid (20) is released in the case of the container element (12) being closed. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a storage container (10).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a storage container, particularly a food container, for use in a motor vehicle, comprising a container element, a container lid, and an operating element. The container element has a container bottom and a container wall connected to the container bottom, the container wall being particularly a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall. The container lid is rotatable relative to the container element about an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the rear wall. The operating element is rotatably supported on the front wall or a side wall and arranged below the container lid. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having such a storage container. Background Technology

[0002] Such storage containers are known, for example, from CN 105 059 198A or KR 101 786 336B1. Furthermore, DE 102005 007 498 A1 demonstrates a box with a locking mechanism that can be operated with one hand.

[0003] Currently, there is increasing improvement being made to vehicles capable of at least partial autonomous driving. This allows vehicle occupants to perform secondary activities, such as preparing and / or consuming food. Currently, food can be carried in a specially designed food container, but operating this container in semi-autonomous driving is difficult, especially when it requires opening / closing the container with both hands. Summary of the Invention

[0004] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a storage container that avoids the above-mentioned disadvantages and, in particular, can be used by a driver of a motor vehicle.

[0005] This objective is achieved by a storage container and a motor vehicle having the features of the respective independent claims. Advantageous design solutions with suitable improvements are given in the dependent claims.

[0006] Therefore, a storage container for motor vehicles is proposed, comprising a container element, a container lid, and an operating element. The container element has a container bottom and container walls connected to the container bottom, the container walls being particularly a rear wall, a front wall, and a side wall. The container lid is rotatable relative to the container element about an axis of rotation substantially parallel to the rear wall. The operating element is rotatably supported on the front wall or a side wall and arranged below the container lid. It is specified that the operating element is movable between a locked position and a ready / standby position, in which the operating element is engaged with the container lid, and in the ready position, the engagement of the operating element with the container lid is disengaged when the container element is closed.

[0007] This operating element is particularly capable of enabling even motor vehicle drivers to use or manipulate the storage container by grasping or manipulating the operating element with one hand.

[0008] In the storage container, the operating element can move from a ready position to an operating position, in which the operating element lifts the container lid from the container element and causes its initial rotation about the axis of rotation. Therefore, the closed receiving container can be opened simply by grasping and manipulating the operating element, without having to place one's hand directly on the container lid, which is force-locked to the container element. Here, the operating element is specifically used as an easily manipulated lever for lifting the container lid.

[0009] In the storage container, the operating element may have a connecting section that, in a locked position, is force-locked and / or form-locked to an engagement opening formed on the container lid. Therefore, the container lid can not only be closed but also securely mounted on the container element. Here, the connecting section can particularly be designed in a hook shape.

[0010] In the storage container, the operating element may have an actuating section that protrudes from the front wall of the container in the ready position. This allows the driver, especially while driving a motor vehicle, to easily and particularly locate the operating element by touch when the receiving container is to be opened.

[0011] In the storage container, the operating section can descend into the front wall of the container in the locked position, specifically into a cavity formed in the front wall of the container. Thus, the receiving container has a substantially continuous outer contour in the locked position, which facilitates carrying the container or its temporary storage outside a vehicle—for example, in a cabinet or on a shelf.

[0012] In the storage container, the operating section may have an upper contact surface that can slide against the lower edge of the container lid, particularly during the movement of the operating element from the ready position to the operating position. Thus, 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 minimal force consumption.

[0013] In the storage container, when the container lid is opened, the operating element can be positioned in a ready position; specifically, the operating element can automatically transition from the operating position to the ready position. This ensures that the operating element is typically positioned in its ready position, where it can be easily located and grasped. Furthermore, this method ensures that the operating element does not obstruct the closing of the container lid.

[0014] In the storage container, the lid can be held stationary in its open position, specifically locked in the open position. This ensures that the lid will not easily close automatically while driving. In the open position, an angle greater than 90°, particularly 95° to 105°, can be formed between the open lid and the upper edge of the container element. This allows the receiving space of the container element to be opened optimally, and the lid does not obstruct access to the container element.

[0015] In the storage container, the operating element and the container lid can be designed to be operated with one hand when the container element is fixed. In particular, the operating element can be lifted from below, for example, by means of fingers, to move the operating element from the ready position to the operating position. The container lid, which is then lifted from the container element, can then be opened with the same hand until the container lid is positioned, in particular, locked in the open position.

[0016] Motor vehicles may have at least one of the aforementioned storage containers, which are particularly arranged on the side of a vehicle seat. For example, such a storage container may be arranged in the center armrest compartment between two adjacent vehicle seats. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Other advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. The figures show:

[0018] Figure 1 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container with operating elements in a locked position is shown.

[0019] Figure 2 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container with operating elements in a ready position is shown.

[0020] Figure 3 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view of a storage container having operating elements in an operating position is shown.

[0021] Figure 4 A simplified schematic cross-sectional view of the storage container is shown, in which the container lid is open and the operating elements are in the ready position;

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

[0023] exist Figure 1 The simplified schematic cross-sectional view shows the storage container 10 for a motor vehicle.

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

[0025] Storage container 10 has a container lid 20, which is rotatable relative to container element 12 about a rotation axis DA1 that is substantially parallel to the rear wall 16r of the container. The rotation axis DA1 is... Figure 1 The diagram is simplified and represented, for example, by the form of hinge element 22.

[0026] The storage container 10 also includes an operating element 24, which is rotatably supported on the front wall 16v of the container or on a side wall of the container that is not visible therein. The operating element 24 is rotatably supported about a rotation axis DA2. Figure 1 The portion is simplified and is exemplarily represented by a pivot pin or rotating shaft 26. The operating element 24 is arranged below the container lid 20.

[0027] exist Figure 1 The image shows the operating element 24 in the locked position VS. In this locked position VS, the operating element 24 is engaged with the container lid 20.

[0028] The operating element 24 may have an engagement segment 28 that engages with an engagement opening 30 formed on the container lid 20 in a force-locked and / or form-locked manner in a locked position VS. The engagement segment 28 may be designed, for example, in a hook shape. The engagement opening 30 may have a protrusion 32 designed to correspond to the engagement segment 28, particularly such that the engagement segment 28 engages the protrusion 32 from the rear.

[0029] In the locked position VS, the container lid 20 is placed on the container element 12, thereby closing the receiving space 18. Furthermore, the container lid 20 is secured by the operating element 24, preventing it from easily popping 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 The image shows a storage container 10 with operating element 24 in the ready position BS. Here, the engagement with the container lid 20 is disengaged, but the container element 12 remains closed. Figure 1 In contrast, the container lid 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 can move between the locked position VS and the ready position BS, wherein the operating element rotates in particular about the rotation axis DA2.

[0033] Figure 3 As shown, the operating element 24 can be moved from the ready position BS ( Figure 2 The device moves to the operating position TS, in which the operating element 24 lifts the container lid 20 from the container element 12 and causes the container lid to rotate initially about the rotation axis DA1.

[0034] Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the operating element 24 has an operating section 34 that protrudes from the front wall 16v of the container in the ready position BS. In the locked position, the operating section 34 descends into the front wall 16v of the container. Specifically, the operating section 34, or the entire operating element 24, is arranged or received in a cavity 36 formed in the front wall 16v of the container. The cavity 36 may also be in the form of a hand latch.

[0035] Figure 3 As shown, the operating section 34 has an upper contact surface 38, which is slidably in contact with the lower edge section 40 of the container lid 20, or is already in slidable contact with the lower edge section 40 of the container lid 20. Specifically, when the operating element 24 is in the ready position BS... Figure 2 ) Move to the control position TS ( Figure 3 During this period, the container cover 20 can slide along the operating section 34 or the contact surface 38.

[0036] Figure 4 As shown, when the container lid 20 is opened, the operating element 24 is in the ready position BS. In other words, particularly 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 As shown, for the storage container 10, the container lid 20 can be held stationary in its open position, and in particular, the container lid can be locked in the open position. The opening angle β formed between the open container lid 20 and the upper edge segment 42 of the container element 12 can be greater than 90°, particularly 95° to 105°. This makes it easier to enter the receiving space 18 without being obstructed by the container lid 20.

[0038] Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the storage container 10 is designed such that the operating element 24 and the container lid 20 can be operated with one hand while the container element 12 is fixed. This is in Figure 2 and Figure 3 In particular, it is shown through a simplified hand shape pattern with an index finger resting on the operating section 34.

[0039] refer to Figure 3 and Figure 4 It is also conceivable that the container lid 20 is rotatably supported, such that after the container lid reaches a certain opening angle, for example at... Figure 3 The control position TS shown autonomously or automatically continues to flip to Figure 4 The container lid 20 is shown in the open position. This assisted opening movement can be achieved through appropriate mechanical design, such as using a transmission mechanism or spring element.

[0040] Figure 5 A simplified schematic diagram of a motor vehicle 50 is shown, in which at least one of the aforementioned storage containers 10 is housed. In the motor vehicle 50, this storage container 10 may be particularly arranged on the side of a vehicle seat located within the motor vehicle 50, the vehicle seat being... Figure 5 Not shown in the image.

Claims

1. A storage container (10) for a motor vehicle (50), the storage container comprising: A container element (12) having a container bottom (14) and a container wall (16) connected to the container bottom (14), the container wall being a container rear wall (16r), a container front wall (16v), and a container side wall. The container lid (20) is rotatable relative to the container element (12) about an axis of rotation (DA1) that is substantially parallel to the rear wall (16r) of the container. An operating element (24) is rotatably supported on the front wall (16v) or side wall of the container and arranged below the container lid (20). Its features are, The operating element (24) is movable between a locked position (VS) and a ready position (BS), in which the operating element engages with the container lid (20), and in the ready position the engagement of the operating element with the container lid (20) is disengaged when the container element (12) is closed, wherein the operating element (24) is movable from the ready position (BS) to the operating 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).

2. The storage container (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The operating element (24) has a connecting section (28) that is force-locked and / or form-locked in the locked position (VS) to a connecting opening (30) formed on the container lid (20).

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

4. The storage container (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The control section (34) descends into the front wall (16v) of the container in the locked position (VS).

5. The storage container (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that, The operating section (34) has an upper contact surface (38) that slides in contact with the lower edge section (40) of the container lid (20) during the movement of the operating element (24) from the ready position (BS) to the operating position (TS).

6. The storage container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, When the container lid (20) is opened, the operating element (24) is positioned in the ready position (BS).

7. The storage container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The container lid (20) is held in place in its open position.

8. The storage container (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The operating element (24) and the container lid (20) are designed to be operated with one hand when the container element (12) is fixed.

9. The storage container (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that, The control section (34) descends into the cavity (36) formed in the front wall (16v) of the container in the locked position (VS).

10. The storage container (10) according to claim 6, characterized in that, When the container lid (20) is opened, the operating element automatically transitions from the operating position (TS) to the ready position (BS).

11. The storage container (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that, The container lid is locked in the open position.

12. A motor vehicle (50) having at least one storage container (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, the storage container being arranged on the side of a vehicle seat located in the motor vehicle (50).

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