Cover and vehicle indoor component

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover (1) for a cavity in which a safety belt anchor is arranged, comprising a contact region (11) provided for contact on a surface of a vehicle interior part (100) surrounding the cavity, and at least one opening region (12), the contact region (11) has a contact surface on the inner side thereof facing the surface surrounding the cavity in the case of application, and the inner surface of the opening region facing the cavity in the case of application is spaced apart from the contact surface in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface, the contact region (11) partially surrounding the opening region (12) and being connected to the opening region, in a through region (121) of the opening region (12), the contact region (11) does not surround the opening region (12) and the through region (121) forms an outer edge of the cover part (1). The cover part (1) further comprises at least two fastening elements (13) which are provided for connecting the cover part (1) to the cavity in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. The invention further relates to a vehicle interior part (100) having a cover part (1) and to a method for mounting a safety belt (2) on a vehicle interior part (100).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cover for a cavity in which a seat belt anchor is arranged, the cover comprising a contact area and at least one opening area, the contact area being arranged to contact a surface of a vehicle interior component surrounding the cavity, wherein the contact area has a contact surface on the inner side of the surface facing the cavity in the case of application, the inner surface of the opening area facing the cavity in the case of application being spaced apart from the contact surface in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface, wherein the contact area partially surrounds the opening area and is connected to the opening area, wherein in a through-area of ​​the opening area, the contact area does not surround the opening area and the through-area forms the outer edge of the cover. The cover also comprises at least two fixing elements, which are arranged to connect the cover to the cavity in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. The invention also relates to a vehicle interior component having a cover and a method for mounting a seat belt on a vehicle interior component. Background Art

[0002] Vehicles usually include a device that can be used to easily place a transport device for infants and children in the vehicle interior. The so-called Isofix fixation of child safety seats or infant safety seats is widely used. In addition or as an alternative, there is also a solution in which the safety belt for fixing the child safety seat or infant safety seat is guided over the upwardly turned edge of the vehicle seat and used for fixing. This solution is also called top tether fixation (Top-Tether-Befestigung). In this fixation, the safety belt of the transport device for children is fixed to a vehicle interior component, such as a vehicle seat. In order to fix the safety belt to the vehicle interior component, a safety belt anchor is provided on the vehicle interior component, which can be easily touched and can realize a quick and simple installation of the safety belt. Since it is not always necessary to place a transport device for children in a vehicle, it is necessary to integrate such a safety belt anchor in the vehicle interior in a protected and inconspicuous manner. On the one hand, the safety belt anchor should be easy to touch, and on the other hand, the safety belt anchor should be protected from damage and dirt. Furthermore, the seat belt anchors should be arranged in such a way that there is no risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

[0003] US 2020 / 0331401 A1 describes a device arranged in the environment of a seat belt anchor. The device comprises a reversible hook that can be used as a cover when the seat belt anchor is not in use.

[0004] JP 2008273430 A also discloses a component surrounding a seat belt anchor. The component comprises a flip-over cover, which can be fixed in a first position when the seat belt anchor is not in use, and can be fixed in a second position when the seat belt anchor is in use.

[0005] A foldable cover for a seat belt anchor is described in JP 2009137520 A. The cover is connected to the adjacent interior surface via a film hinge and is thus integrated into the interior surface.

[0006] Known devices for covering seat belt anchors comprise multiple individual parts and are thus complex in construction. In addition, in these solutions, particularly in the flippable subregion of the device, there is a risk of damage in everyday use. Summary of the invention

[0007] The object of the present invention is therefore to provide a solution with which a seat belt anchor can be integrated into a vehicle in a more stable and simpler manner, wherein the seat belt anchor should be protected and easily accessible.

[0008] The object of the present invention is achieved by a cover for a cavity in which a seat belt anchor is arranged, the cover comprising:

[0009] - a contact region, which is provided for contact with a surface of a vehicle interior component surrounding the cavity, wherein the contact region has a contact surface on its inner side facing the surface surrounding the cavity in the case of use,

[0010] - at least one opening region, the inner surface of the opening region facing the cavity in the application being spaced apart from the contact surface in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface, wherein the contact region partially surrounds the opening region and is connected to the opening region, wherein in a through-region of the opening region the contact region does not surround the opening region and the through-region forms the outer edge of the cover,

[0011] - at least two fixing elements, which are provided for connecting the cover part to the cavity in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the fixing elements project beyond the contact surface on the side opposite the opening area,

[0012] wherein the through-plane bisects the through-region in half and is oriented perpendicularly to the contact surface adjacent to the through-region, and the fastening elements are arranged at the same distance from the through-plane on opposite sides of the through-plane,

[0013] In this case, in a direction parallel to the through-plane and parallel to the contact surface, the cover is delimited on a first side by a through-region and on a second side opposite the first side by a contact region.

[0014] The cover element according to the invention is provided for covering a cavity in a vehicle interior component, in which cavity a seat belt anchor is arranged. The cover element according to the invention consists of a single component that is simple to produce and use.

[0015] The cover member includes a contact area, which forms an area placed on the surface of the surrounding cavity in the application case. Here, "application case" should be understood as any state in which the cover member at least partially closes the cavity. In the application case, the seat belt anchor can be connected to the seat belt, or not connected to the seat belt. The contact area includes a contact surface towards the vehicle interior component in the application case. The contact surface is preferably formed as a shape complementary to the surrounding surface of the vehicle interior component. In the application case, the contact surface is placed flush with the surrounding surface. The cover member also includes an opening area arranged adjacent to the contact area, wherein the two areas are connected to each other. In the application case, the inner surface towards the cavity is arranged to be spaced apart from the contact surface. Therefore, in the application case, the inner surface is arranged to be spaced apart from the surface of the surrounding cavity of the vehicle interior component and thus enables the seat belt to pass between the cover member and the surrounding surface. The contact area partially surrounds the opening area and transitions into the opening area there. However, in the penetration area of ​​the opening area, the contact area does not surround the opening area, which means that the penetration area is arranged on the outer edge of the cover member. Therefore, in the case of application, there is a distance between the inner surface and the surface surrounding the cavity in the penetration area, which can be used to pass the safety belt. The cover also includes at least two fixing elements, which are in an operative connection with the cavity and make the cover detachably connected to the cavity in the case of application. The fixing element can be designed as a clamping element or an engagement element, which acts together with the cavity in a form-locked and / or force-locked manner. An imaginary penetration plane is used to simplify the description of the shape of the cover according to the present invention. The penetration plane divides the penetration area in half and is simultaneously oriented to a partial area arranged adjacent to the penetration area perpendicular to the abutment surface. The penetration area forms a part of the outer edge of the cover. In the top view of the partial area of ​​the outer edge of the cover where the penetration area is located, the penetration plane divides the penetration area in half. The penetration plane is preferably also the middle plane of the opening area. According to the present invention, two fixing elements are respectively arranged on one side of the penetration plane, wherein the distance between the fixing element and the penetration plane is the same. The cover according to the invention is delimited on the first side by a through-area in a direction parallel to the through-plane and at the same time parallel to the placement plane (particularly in a partial area directly adjacent to the through-area and to the placement plane). This means that in this direction, the outer edge of the cover is formed by the through-area. On the opposite side in this direction, the cover is delimited by a partial area of ​​the contact area. Thus, in the case of application, the cover does not rest on the surrounding surface on the first side where the through-area is located. However, on the opposite side of the cover, the cover rests flush on the surrounding surface. Thus, on one side of the cover, in the case of application, an opening is present for passing the safety belt through, whereas the opposite side rests flush on the vehicle interior component and thus closes the cavity.

[0016] The advantage of the cover according to the invention is that it is formed by a single component. The fixing elements are preferably designed to be elastically deformable, so that there are no components that are supported in a manner that can move relative to each other and that may be damaged during use. By arranging the two fixing elements at the same distance from the penetration plane, the cover can be placed on the vehicle interior component in two different positions. In the non-use position, as long as no seat belt is fixed to the seat belt anchor, the cover can be used to cover and protect the cavity and the seat belt anchor located therein. In the use position in which the seat belt is fixed to the seat belt anchor, the cover can also be used to protect the cavity and the seat belt anchor, wherein the seat belt can be easily passed between the cover and the surrounding surface of the vehicle interior component at the same time. Switching between these two positions can be performed by simply removing and turning the cover and then reinserting it. Therefore, the cover according to the invention allows the seat belt anchor to be stably and simply integrated in the vehicle interior component, wherein the cover always maintains the functional reliability of the seat belt anchor, whether when the seat belt is installed or when the seat belt is not installed. Compared to known solutions, the structure of the cover is significantly simpler, whereby the cover can be provided inexpensively. By virtue of the fact that the cover can be used to close the cavity even when the seat belt is arranged on the seat belt anchor, it is ensured that the cover cannot be lost. In this case, the through-region combines two functions: in the non-use position, the through-region can be used to conveniently remove the cover from the cavity by using the through-region as a handle into which one or more fingers can be inserted for removal. In the use position, the seat belt mounted on the seat belt anchor can be guided through the through-region without being clamped between the cover and the surrounding surface of the cavity. By providing two fixing elements belonging to the cover and connected to it, no additional fixing elements are required. As a result, the cover can be removed from the cavity and inserted again in the cavity very easily.

[0017] In one embodiment, it is provided that the contact area and the opening area together form an arched shell and two fixing elements extend in a direction opposite to the arch away from the contact surface, wherein the fixing elements are fixed to the contact area or the opening area. Here, the shell should be understood as a component having a thickness that is significantly smaller than the width and length. For example, the thickness is at least ten times smaller than the length and / or width of the cover designed as a shell. In this embodiment, the opening area forms an arch relative to the contact area, and in the case of application, the arch exceeds the surface of the surrounding cavity and exceeds the contact area. The arch extends in a direction opposite to the direction of the fixing elements. This embodiment has a particularly low weight. Another advantage is that the arch can be designed so that it blends harmoniously with the appearance of the vehicle interior visually.

[0018] In another embodiment, it is provided that, in a top view of the abutment surface, the abutment area surrounds at least 75% of the circumferential length of the opening area in the circumferential direction around the cover, and the penetration area forms the edge of the cover in the remaining area of ​​the circumferential length. The circumferential direction should be understood as a direction oriented tangential to the outer edge of the cover. In this circumferential direction, the cover has a circumferential length. In this embodiment, at least 75% of the circumferential length is formed by the abutment area, which forms the outer edge of the cover in this area of ​​the circumferential length. The remaining area of ​​the circumferential length is formed by the penetration area. For example, for a cover designed as a rectangle in a top view, three outer sides can be formed by the abutment area and the fourth outer side is formed by the penetration area. At the same time, in this way, it is ensured that the cavity is well protected from being soiled and that the safety belt is reliably penetrated from the cavity.

[0019] Optionally, the abutment surface of the abutment area transitions continuously into the inner surface of the opening area. In this way, there is no sharp edge on the side of the cover that is oriented along the cavity direction under application, which helps the safety belt to pass through the cavity.

[0020] In one embodiment, it is provided that the distance between the abutment surface in the abutment area and the inner surface of the opening area increases along the through-plane in the direction toward the through-plane. In this embodiment, the distance between the inner surface and the abutment surface increases along the through-plane. Preferably, the distance is the largest in the through-plane. The distance can be continuously increased along the through-plane. However, it is also possible that the distance is locally constant along the through-plane and increases only not far before the through-plane, for example, at the last quarter of the length of the opening area. The direction of the distance can be easily adjusted according to the position of the seat belt anchor in the cavity and the direction in which the seat belt extends from the cover. The distance between the placement surface and the surface of the abutment area and the opening area that deviates from the cavity can be selected independently of the distance between the inner surface of the abutment surface. For example, the surface that deviates from the cavity can have a constant distance from the placement surface on the entire cover. Alternatively, the surface of the cover that deviates from the cavity can also be extended parallel to the surface of the cover that faces the cavity.

[0021] In another embodiment, it is provided that the fixing element is arranged adjacent to the abutment surface and symmetrically about the penetration plane, or the cover is designed to be completely symmetrical about the penetration plane. In this embodiment, at least the fixing element is arranged symmetrically about the penetration plane. This helps to have the same characteristics when the cover is inserted into the cavity, especially in different positions - the use position and the non-use position. Therefore, for example, a connecting element can be arranged locally in the cavity, which acts together with the fixing element when the cover is fixed. Through the symmetrical arrangement of the fixing elements, the same fixing element can be used as a counterpart in the cavity in two different rotational positions of the cover. In a preferred embodiment, the entire cover is formed to be symmetrical about the penetration plane. A particularly harmonious appearance in two positions is thus achieved.

[0022] Optionally, it is provided that the abutment surface is designed to be flat or to be bent around at least one bending axis oriented perpendicular to the penetration plane. The abutment surface provided for contacting the surface surrounding the cavity is preferably designed to be complementary to the surface shape. If the surface is flat, the abutment surface can also be designed to be flat. However, if the surface is curved, for example, curved around a horizontally oriented bending axis, the abutment surface can also be curved around the axis. Here, the bending radius of the abutment surface is preferably the same as the bending radius of the surface. The abutment surface can also be designed to be flat in some areas and curved in some areas. By designing the abutment surface to be complementary to the surface shape, it can be ensured that the abutment surface always rests flush on the surface, thereby preventing dirt from entering the cavity.

[0023] The object of the invention is also achieved by a vehicle interior component with a seat belt anchor, wherein the seat belt anchor is arranged in a cavity in the vehicle interior component which is open to the outside and is at least partially surrounded by a surface of the vehicle interior component, wherein a cover according to any of the preceding embodiments at least partially closes the cavity,

[0024] Therein, the abutment surface of the abutment area is placed on the surface surrounding the cavity, two fixing elements are at least partially placed in the cavity, and there is an opening between the through-area of ​​the opening area and the surface surrounding the cavity, which is provided for passing the safety belt and for removing the cover from the cavity.

[0025] The vehicle interior component according to the present invention comprises a seat belt anchor, which is arranged in a cavity of the vehicle interior component and is covered by a cover according to any of the aforementioned embodiments. For example, the vehicle interior component can be a vehicle seat. Alternatively, the vehicle interior component can also be formed by a console, a vehicle body lining or the like. The cavity is at least partially surrounded by a surface adjacent to the cavity. The cover is inserted into the cavity with its fixing elements and is partially placed on the surface with its contact surface. Due to the shape of the cover, in the inserted state of the cover, there is an opening between the surface surrounding the cavity and the pass-through area. The opening is provided to guide the seat belt from the seat belt anchor located in the cavity through the bottom of the cover and to the outside.

[0026] The vehicle interior component according to the invention enables a more stable and easier integration of a seat belt anchorage into a vehicle than known solutions. Here, the seat belt anchorage is arranged in a cavity and is protected by a cover according to the invention. In addition, the cover covers the seat belt anchorage so that it does not spoil the appearance of the vehicle interior. The cover according to the invention is a very simple and cost-effective solution for covering a cavity. The cover can be inserted into the cavity in two different positions and is fixed in the cavity both when the seat belt is installed and when it is not installed. In this way, the cover cannot be lost and the vehicle interior component according to the invention can always retain all its functions.

[0027] In one embodiment of the vehicle interior component, it is provided that a use position of the cover is provided, in which the penetration area is directed upward in the vertical direction, and a non-use position of the cover is provided, in which the penetration area is directed downward in the vertical direction, wherein the cover can be transferred from the use position to the non-use position by taking the cover out of the cavity, rotating the cover by 180° about a rotation axis parallel to the penetration plane and perpendicular to the abutment surface, and inserting it into the cavity again, and conversely, the cover can be transferred from the non-use position to the use position. The cover of the vehicle interior component can be connected to the cavity in two different positions. The use position is provided for an application in which a seat belt is connected to a seat belt anchor. The non-use position is provided for an application in which no seat belt is connected to a seat belt anchor. In the two positions, the fixing of the cover is performed in the same manner, only the rotation orientation of the cover relative to the surface is different. The replacement between the two positions is simply achieved by replacing the orientation of the cover relative to the surface surrounding the cavity.

[0028] Finally, the object of the invention is also achieved by a method for mounting a seat belt on a vehicle interior component according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein at the beginning of the method the cover element is in a non-use position in which the lead-through area points vertically downwards, the method comprising the following steps:

[0029] A) Removal of the cover from the cavity, wherein the through-region serves as a removal aid,

[0030] B) Install the seat belt on the seat belt anchor located in the cavity,

[0031] C) Orienting the cover so that the contact surface is parallel to the surface surrounding the cavity and the through-region is oriented vertically upwards,

[0032] D) reinserting the cover, after which the cover is in the use position, wherein during reinsertion the fastening element is introduced into the cavity and the contact surface is brought into contact with the surface surrounding the cavity, wherein the seat belt is passed through the opening between the surface surrounding the cavity and the lead-through area.

[0033] The method according to the invention is used for simple installation of a seat belt on a vehicle interior component. The advantage of the method is that the seat belt anchor is well integrated in the vehicle interior component by the cover and can be easily accessed during installation of the seat belt.

[0034] The method according to the invention is based on a state in which the vehicle interior component is in a non-use position and is to be transferred to a use position. The method according to the invention can be carried out in the reverse order of the method steps and then used to transfer from the use position to the non-use position.

[0035] In a first method step A), the cover piece is removed from the cavity, wherein the opening between the through-region and the surrounding surface can be used to insert one or more fingers in order to pull the cover piece out of the cavity.

[0036] In the second method step B), the safety belt is now mounted on the safety belt anchorage. This mounting is particularly simple, since the cover is completely removed in this method step and does not hinder access to the cavity.

[0037] In a third method step C), the cover is prepared for reinsertion, wherein the cover is rotated such that the through-portion is oriented vertically upwards.

[0038] Subsequently, in a fourth method step D), the cover is inserted again into the cavity, wherein the safety belt is guided through the opening between the lead-through area and the surface surrounding the cavity. In this way, the safety belt can move freely between the cover and the surface without being caught.

[0039] The method according to the invention is simple to carry out. Due to the simple design and robust structure of the cover element, the method can usually be carried out before serious wear of the vehicle interior components occurs.

[0040] Features, effects and advantages disclosed in connection with the cover are also considered to be disclosed in connection with the vehicle interior component and the method. And vice versa: features, effects and advantages disclosed in connection with the vehicle interior component and the method are also considered to be disclosed in connection with the cover. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0041] The invention is schematically shown according to the embodiments in the drawings and will be further described with reference to the drawings. The drawings show:

[0042] Figure 1 A perspective view showing an embodiment of a cover according to the invention,

[0043] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing an embodiment of a vehicle interior component according to the invention in a non-use position,

[0044] Figure 3 Shows the Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an implementation method. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0045] Figure 1A perspective view of an embodiment of a cover 1 according to the present invention is shown. In the embodiment shown, the cover 1 is designed as an arched shell. An opening area 12 is provided in the middle of the cover 1, which is arched upward in the figure. In the embodiment shown, the opening area 12 is surrounded by the contact area 11 on three of the four sides. In the embodiment shown, the contact area 11 is not arched, but is flat around. An abutment surface is arranged on the side of the contact area 11 pointing downward in the figure, which contacts the surface of the surrounding cavity of the vehicle interior component 100 in the case of application. The cover includes a total of two fixing elements 13, which in the figure extend downward beyond the abutment surface. These fixing elements enter the cavity in the case of application and fix the cover 1 in the cavity in a form-locked and / or force-locked manner. Only one of the two fixing elements 13 can be seen in the figure; the other fixing element 13 is located on the right and is covered by the contact area 11 and the opening area 12. The opening region 12 has an inner surface that faces downward in the figure and is spaced apart from the contact surface in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface. In the embodiment shown, the contact region surrounds the opening region on three of the four sides, which corresponds to approximately 85% of the circumferential length of the entire cover 1. In the remaining area of ​​the circumferential length, the through-region 121 forms the outer edge of the cover 1. In the case of an application in which the cover 1 is placed on or in a cavity, an opening exists between the cover 1 and the surrounding surface of the vehicle interior component 100 in the region of the through-region 121. Figure 2 and Figure 3 Two possibilities for using this opening are shown in the figure. When observing the cover 1 from the right front in a top view of the through-region 121, an imaginary through-plane DE divides the through-region 121 into two halves. At the same time, the through-plane DE is perpendicular to the contact surface of the contact region 11. The two fixing elements 13 are arranged on opposite sides of the through-plane DE at the same distance from the through-plane DE. In the embodiment shown, the two fixing elements 13 are arranged symmetrically with respect to the through-plane DE. Furthermore, in the embodiment shown, the entire cover is designed to be symmetrical with respect to the through-plane DE. A particular advantage of the cover 1 is that it can be used to cover a cavity in the same way in two different positions. If Figure 1 The orientation shown corresponds, for example, to Figure 2 In the non-use position of the cover 1, the cover 1 can be transferred to the non-use position by a simple rotation about an axis perpendicular to the contact surface. Figure 3 In the position of use shown. Figure 1 In the perspective view shown, in the use position, the through-area 121 will point to the left rearward, while in Figure 1 In the current view of the cover, the region pointing to the left rear will point to the right front, where the through region also points to the right front in the figure. In the embodiment shown, the cover 1 is designed as a plastic injection molded part, which can be manufactured cost-effectively.

[0046] In a direction parallel to or along the penetration plane DE and at the same time parallel to the contact surface (which extends from the front right to the rear left in the figure), the cover 1 is delimited on a first side by an edge formed by a penetration area 121. This first side is oriented to the front right in the figure. In this direction, on the opposite second side (which is oriented to the rear left in the figure), the cover 1 is delimited by a contact area 11, which forms the outer edge of the cover 1 on this second side. In the embodiment shown, starting from the second side at the rear left in the figure, along the penetration plane DE, the distance between the contact surface and the inner surface of the opening area 12 increases. This distance is greatest in the penetration area 121. This distance increase along the penetration plane DE facilitates the passage of the safety belt and ensures that the safety belt is not clamped between the cover 1 and the safety belt anchor or the surface surrounding the cavity in the case of application. In the embodiment shown, the wall thickness of the contact area 11 and the opening area 12 is substantially constant over the entire surface of the cover 1, and the contact area 11 transitions continuously into the opening area 12. Alternatively, the wall thickness can also vary on the cover 1, for example being greater in the contact region 11 than in the opening region 12. By varying the wall thickness, the visual appearance of the cover 1 can be varied and thus adapted to the environment in the vehicle interior.

[0047] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an embodiment of a vehicle interior component 100 according to the invention is shown in a non-use position. In the embodiment shown, the vehicle interior component 100 is formed by a vehicle seat having a cavity in which a seat belt anchor is arranged. The cavity is arranged in the lower area of ​​the vehicle seat at the rear in the direction of travel. The cavity is completely surrounded by the surface of the vehicle interior component 100, which surface can be formed here, for example, by a flat surface formed by stretching a fabric. The cavity is closed by a cover 1, which can be removed from the cavity and reinserted into the cavity in a simple manner. The contact surface of the contact area 11 of the cover 1 rests on the surface surrounding the cavity, and two fixing elements 13 are partially placed in the cavity and are connected to the cavity in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner. Figure 2In the non-use position shown, the through-region 121 is oriented downward. Therefore, the opening between the through-region 121 and the surface surrounding the cavity is also oriented downward in this position. As a result, the cover 1 can well protect the cavity from contamination, in particular objects falling from above cannot enter the cavity. The non-use position shown of the cover 1 or the vehicle interior component 100 is selected when no seat belt 2 is connected to the seat belt anchor in the cavity. In order to install the seat belt 2, the method according to the invention can be carried out, by which the seat belt 2 can be installed on the vehicle interior component 100. In a first step, the cover 1 is removed from the cavity, wherein the through-region 121 serves as a removal aid. As symbolically shown in the figure, for example, a finger can be inserted into the opening between the through-region 121 and the surrounding surface, and thus the cover 1 can be easily removed from the cavity overcoming the resistance of the two fixing elements 13. In a second step, the seat belt 2 can now be installed with the cover 1 removed, wherein during this installation, the seat belt anchor in the cavity can be very easily touched. In the third step, the cover is finally positioned relative to the Figure 2 The cover 1 is rotated to the state shown. This rotation is performed about an axis oriented perpendicular to the contact surface. The cover 1 is rotated until the through-area 121 is oriented vertically upwards. In this orientation, the cover 1 is inserted into the cavity again. This state is as shown in FIG. Figure 3 shown.

[0048] Figure 3 Shown in use position Figure 2 Schematic diagram of an embodiment of the invention. In the illustrated use position, the through-region 121 points vertically upwards. The safety belt 2 connected to the belt anchorage inside the cavity is guided vertically upwards on the rear side of the vehicle interior component 100 and can be used on the front side, for example, to secure a child's transport device. Starting from the interior of the cavity, the safety belt 2 is guided through an opening between the through-region and the surrounding surface and can therefore move freely. Even in the illustrated use position, the cover 1 effectively protects the cavity and the belt anchorage located therein from contamination and at the same time allows the passage of the safety belt 2.

[0049] List of reference numerals:

[0050] 1 Cover

[0051] 11 Snapping area

[0052] 12 Opening area

[0053] 121 Through Area

[0054] 13 Fixing elements

[0055] 2 Seat belts

[0056] 100 Vehicle interior parts

[0057] DE through plane

Claims

1. A cover member (1) for a cavity, in which a seat belt anchor is arranged, the cover member comprising: - a contact region (11), which is provided for contacting a surface of a vehicle interior component (100) surrounding the cavity, wherein the contact region (11) has a contact surface on the inner side of the contact region facing the surface surrounding the cavity in the application case, - at least one opening region (12), the inner surface of the opening region facing the cavity in the application being spaced apart from the contact surface in a direction perpendicular to the contact surface, wherein the contact region (11) partially surrounds the opening region (12) and is connected to the opening region, wherein in a through-region (121) of the opening region (12), the contact region (11) does not surround the opening region (12) and the through-region (121) forms the outer edge of the cover (1), - at least two fixing elements (13) which are provided for connecting the cover (1) to the cavity in a form-fitting and / or force-fitting manner, wherein the fixing elements (13) extend beyond the contact surface on the side opposite the opening area (12), wherein a through-plane (DE) bisects the through-region (121) in half and is oriented perpendicularly to a contact surface adjacent to the through-region (121), and the fixing elements (13) are arranged at the same distance from the through-plane (DE) on two opposite sides of the through-plane (DE), In a direction parallel to a through-plane (DE) and parallel to the contact surface, the cover (1) is delimited on a first side by a through-region (121) and on a second side opposite the first side by a contact region (11).

2. The cover (1) according to claim 1, wherein: The contact area (11) and the opening area (12) together form a curved housing, and two fixing elements (13) extend in a direction opposite to the curved portion away from the contact surface, wherein the fixing elements (13) are fixed to the contact area (11) or the opening area (12).

3. The cover (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein: In a top view of the contact surface, the contact area (11) surrounds at least 75% of the circumferential length of the opening area (12) in a circumferential direction around the cover (1), and the through-area (121) forms the edge of the cover (1) in the remaining area of ​​the circumferential length.

4. The cover (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein: The contact surface of the contact area (11) transitions continuously into the inner surface of the opening area (12).

5. The cover (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein: The distance between the contact surface of the contact area (11) and the inner surface of the opening area (12) increases along the penetration plane (DE) in the direction toward the penetration area (121).

6. The cover (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: The fixing element (13) is arranged adjacent to the contact surface and symmetrically with respect to the penetration plane (DE), or the cover is designed to be completely symmetrical with respect to the penetration plane (DE).

7. The cover (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein: The contact surface is designed to be flat or to be curved about at least one bending axis oriented perpendicularly to the penetration plane (DE).

8. A vehicle interior component (100), the vehicle interior component having a seat belt anchor, wherein: The seat belt anchor is arranged in a cavity open to the outside in a vehicle interior component (100), the cavity being at least partially surrounded by a surface of the vehicle interior component (100), wherein a cover element (1) according to any of the preceding claims at least partially closes the cavity. The abutment surface of the abutment area (11) is placed on a surface surrounding the cavity, two fixing elements (13) are at least partially placed in the cavity, and there is an opening between the through-area (121) of the opening area (12) and the surface surrounding the cavity, which is configured to allow the safety belt to pass through and to remove the cover (1) from the cavity.

9. The vehicle interior component (100) according to claim 8, wherein: A use position of the cover (1) is provided, in which the through-region (121) points upward in the vertical direction, and a non-use position of the cover (1) is provided, in which the through-region (121) points downward in the vertical direction, wherein the cover (1) can be transferred from the use position to the non-use position, and vice versa, by removing the cover (1) from the cavity, rotating the cover by 180° about a rotation axis parallel to the through-region plane (DE) and perpendicular to the abutment surface, and inserting the cover into the cavity again.

10. A method for mounting a seat belt (2) on a vehicle interior component (100) according to claim 8 or 9, wherein: At the beginning of the method, the cover is in a non-use position in which the through-region (121) points vertically downwards, and the method comprises the following steps: A) Removing the cover (1) from the cavity, wherein the through-region (121) serves as a removal aid, B) Install the seat belt (2) on the seat belt anchor located in the cavity, C) orienting the cover so that the contact surface is parallel to the surface surrounding the cavity and the through-passage area (121) is oriented vertically upwards, D) reinserting the cover, after which the cover (1) is in the use position, wherein during reinsertion the fastening element (13) is introduced into the cavity and the contact surface is brought into contact with the surface surrounding the cavity, wherein the seat belt (2) is passed through an opening between the surface surrounding the cavity and the lead-through area (121).

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