Insertion unit for insertion into storage compartment of central console

Abstract

An insertion unit for insertion into a storage compartment of a central console of a vehicle has a holding recess for at least partially receiving a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, and two holding portions, a retention recess is disposed between the two retention portions and the two retention portions define longitudinal sides of the retention recess. In order to provide a plug-in unit that is improved in terms of capacity and receiving performance, the holding parts each define a common holding plane on which the object can be placed, the holding parts being designed in such a way that the distance between the common holding plane and the plane bottom of the holding recess is greater than the height of the mobile phone.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to a device holder for accommodating a portable electronic device and more particularly to an insert unit that is inserted into a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle, the insert unit having a retaining recess for at least partially receiving a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone. Background Art

[0002] It is generally known to provide a center console of a vehicle having a storage compartment in front of a media tray for receiving a portable electronic device such as a mobile phone. The media tray typically contains a wireless charging module that is hidden beneath a rubber mat that is inserted into the storage compartment. The rubber mat can be equipped with ribs that position an inductively charged mobile phone placed on the rubber mat for optimal charging under the hot spot of the charging module. However, these conventional ribs typically prevent another object (e.g., a second electronic device such as a second mobile phone, a tablet computer, a laptop computer, etc.) from being properly accommodated in the storage compartment. Because the storage compartment is typically narrow and deep, and especially when the electronic device is in the optimal charging position on the rubber mat, small objects inside the storage compartment are often difficult to collect and organize.

[0003] It would be desirable to provide a plug-in unit for a storage compartment of a vehicle center console having enhanced capacity and receptacles. Summary of the invention

[0004] According to a first aspect of the present disclosure, an insertion unit for inserting into a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle has a holding recess for at least partially receiving an electronic device and two holding portions, the holding recess being arranged between the two holding portions and the two holding portions defining longitudinal sides of the holding recess. The two holding portions each define a common holding plane, and an object can be placed substantially flat on the common holding plane. The two holding portions are designed so that the spacing between the common holding plane and the plane bottom of the holding recess is greater than the height of the electronic device.

[0005] Embodiments of the first aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features: — electronic devices including mobile phones; - the spacing between the common retaining plane and the planar bottom of the retaining recess is constant or decreases in the direction of the distal end region of the insertion unit; — at least one retaining projection extending in a transverse direction of one of the two retaining portions and / or at least one retaining groove extending in a transverse direction of one of the two retaining portions is formed on at least one retaining portion; — a holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of one of the two holding parts is formed on at least one of the two holding parts; — the holding container is designed to hold a card or at least one coin or at least one pen or at least one remote control; - at least one holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of the holding portions is formed on each of the two holding portions, and wherein the holding portions differ from one another in the configuration of their respective holding containers; — at least one of the two retaining portions extends along only a portion of the length of the retaining recess; - at least one raised retaining portion is arranged on a longitudinal edge of at least one of the two retaining portions, the longitudinal edge being arranged at a distance from the retaining recess; - the insert pad is at least partially made of an elastomer; and — The plug-in unit is designed as an insert pad.

[0006] According to a second aspect of the present disclosure, a center console for a vehicle includes a storage compartment and an insertion unit. The insertion unit has a holding recess for at least partially receiving a portable electronic device and two holding portions, the holding recess being arranged between the two holding portions and the two holding portions defining longitudinal sides of the holding recess. The two holding portions each define a common holding plane, and an object can be placed substantially flat on the common holding plane. The two holding portions are designed so that the spacing between the common holding plane and the plane bottom of the holding recess is greater than the height of the portable electronic device.

[0007] Embodiments of the second aspect of the present disclosure may include any one or combination of the following features: — electronic devices including mobile phones; - the spacing between the common retaining plane and the planar bottom of the retaining recess is constant or decreases in the direction of the distal end region of the insertion unit; — at least one retaining projection extending in a transverse direction of one of the two retaining portions and / or at least one retaining groove extending in a transverse direction of one of the two retaining portions is formed on at least one retaining portion; — a holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of one of the two holding parts is formed on at least one of the two holding parts; — the holding container is designed to hold a card or at least one coin or at least one pen or at least one remote controller, wherein at least one holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of the holding portion is formed on each of the two holding portions, and wherein the two holding portions differ from each other in the configuration of their respective holding containers; — at least one of the two retaining portions extends along only a portion of the length of the retaining recess; - at least one raised retaining portion is arranged on a longitudinal edge of at least one of the two retaining portions, the longitudinal edge being arranged at a distance from the retaining recess; The insert mat is at least partially made of an elastomer, and wherein the insert unit is designed as an insert mat.

[0008] These and other features, advantages and objects of the present disclosure will be further understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art by referring to the following description, claims and drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In the attached picture: Figure 1A is a schematic top view of an exemplary embodiment of a plug-in unit disposed in a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle according to one embodiment; Figure 1B Yes Figure 1A A schematic side view of a plug-in unit with an object arranged in a storage compartment parallel to a mobile phone is shown; Figure 2A is a schematic top view of an insertion unit with an object transverse to a mobile phone arranged in a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle; Figure 2B Yes Figure 2A A schematic side view of a plug-in unit disposed in a storage compartment is shown; Figure 3A is a schematic top view of one embodiment of an insert unit disposed in a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle having objects that can be placed in different positions; Figure 3B Yes Figure 3A A schematic side view of a plug-in unit disposed in a storage compartment is shown; Figure 4A is a schematic top view of one embodiment of a plug-in unit having a holding container disposed in a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle; Figure 4B Yes Figure 4A A schematic side view of a plug-in unit disposed in a storage compartment is shown; Figure 5A is an upper perspective view of a plug-in unit disposed in a storage compartment of a center console according to one embodiment; Figure 5B is Figure 5A An upper perspective view of the insertion unit shown in FIG. Figure 5C is Figure 5A and 5B A schematic side view of the plug-in unit shown in FIG. 1 ; and Figure 5D is Figures 5A to 5C A perspective view of a portion of an insertion unit is shown in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] Reference will now be made in detail to the presently preferred embodiments of the present disclosure, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. As much as possible, the same reference numerals will be used throughout the drawings to refer to the same or similar parts. In the drawings, the structural elements depicted are not to scale and certain components are enlarged relative to other components for the purpose of emphasis and understanding.

[0011] As required, specific embodiments of the present disclosure are disclosed herein; however, it should be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely examples of the present disclosure that may be embodied in various alternative forms. The drawings are not necessarily to be detailed; some diagrams may be enlarged or reduced to show a functional overview. Therefore, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be construed as limiting, but merely as a representative basis for teaching those skilled in the art to variously use the present disclosure.

[0012] For the purposes of this description, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left", "rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal" and their derivatives shall be used in the same manner as described herein. Figure 1A and 4B The invention is associated with the concept of the orientation. However, it should be understood that the concept can adopt different alternative orientations unless expressly specified to the contrary. It should also be understood that the specific devices and processes illustrated in the drawings and described in the following specification are merely exemplary embodiments of the inventive concept defined in the appended claims. Therefore, specific dimensions and other physical characteristics related to the embodiments disclosed herein should not be considered as limiting unless the claims expressly specify otherwise.

[0013] The illustrative embodiments presented reside primarily in the combination of method steps and apparatus components associated with a plug-in unit inserted into a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle. Therefore, where appropriate, apparatus components and method steps have been represented by conventional symbols in the drawings, which show only those specific details relevant to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the present disclosure with details that would be readily understood by one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein. Moreover, like reference numerals in the specification and drawings represent like elements.

[0014] As used herein, the term "and / or" when used in a list of two or more items means that any one of the listed items can be used alone, or any combination of two or more of the listed items can be used. For example, if a composition is described as comprising components A, B, and / or C, the composition can comprise only A; only B; only C; a combination of A and B; a combination of A and C; a combination of B and C; or a combination of A, B, and C.

[0015] In this document, relational terms such as first and second, top and bottom, etc., are used only to distinguish one entity or action from another entity or action without necessarily requiring or implying any actual such relationship or order between such entities or actions. The term "comprises" or any other variation thereof is intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that includes a list of elements may include not only those elements, but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or apparatus. An element preceded by "comprises..." does not, without more constraints, preclude the presence of additional identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes the element.

[0016] The present application mentions quantities and numbers. Unless expressly provided otherwise, such quantities and numbers should not be considered as limiting, but should be considered as examples of possible quantities or numbers in the context of the present application. In this context, the present application may also use the phrase "plurality" to refer to quantities or numbers. In this context, the phrase "plurality" should be any number greater than one, for example, two, three, four, five, etc. The terms "approximately", "approximately", "close to", etc. mean plus or minus 5% of a specified value.

[0017] As used herein, the terms "substantially," "substantially," and variations thereof are intended to indicate that a described feature is equal to or approximately equal to a value or description. For example, a "substantially planar" surface is intended to indicate that the surface is flat or approximately flat. Additionally, "substantially" is intended to indicate that two values ​​are equal or approximately equal. In some embodiments, "substantially" can mean values ​​that are within about 10% of each other, such as values ​​that are within about 5% of each other, or values ​​that are within about 2% of each other.

[0018] As used herein, the terms "the," "a," or "an" mean "at least one" and should not be limited to "only one" unless clearly indicated to the contrary. Thus, for example, reference to "a component" includes embodiments having two or more such components unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.

[0019] Figures 1A to 4AA schematic top view of an exemplary embodiment of a plug-in unit 2 according to one embodiment is shown which is inserted or arranged in a storage compartment 1 of a center console of a vehicle, such as a motor vehicle. Figures 1B to 4B Each is displayed in Figures 1A to 4A Schematic side view of an insert unit 2 is shown in FIG. The insert unit 2 can be made completely or entirely of an elastomer and can be designed in the manner of an insert mat.

[0020] As from Figure 1A and 1B , 2A and 2B, 3A and 3B and 4A and 4B, the storage area 3 of the storage compartment 1 has a rectangular cross-sectional area, which tapers continuously or linearly from the upper access opening 4 of the storage compartment in the direction of the bottom 5 of the storage compartment 1. The storage compartment 1 has an inclined rear wall 6, a front wall 7 inclined in the same direction and steeper, and two vertically arranged side walls 8 and 9. The shape of the storage compartment can also be described as a wedge, wherein the preferably flattened wedge tip forms the deepest point of the storage compartment 1.

[0021] The plug-in unit 2 has a central holding recess 10 for at least partially receiving a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone 11. The holding recess 10 here has a planar bottom 12, on which the mobile phone 11 lies. The holding recess 10 is preferably arranged in such a way that the planar bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is arranged above an inductive charging area (not shown) of the storage compartment 1 or of the center console.

[0022] Furthermore, the plug-in unit 2 has two holding sections 13 and 14 between which the holding recess 10 is arranged and which define longitudinal sides 15 of the holding recess 10. The longitudinal sides 15 of the holding recess 10 are perpendicular to the planar bottom 12. Figure 1A , 2A , 3A and 4A are greater than the width of the holding depression on the drawing plane Figure 1A , 2A , 3A and 4A on the drawing plane of each holding portion 13 or 14. Therefore, the mobile phone 11 can be inserted into the holding recess 10 longitudinally.

[0023] The holding portions 13 and 14 each define a common holding plane 16, on which an object 17 lies or can lie. For example, in the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , the object takes the form of a tablet computer. In particular, Figure 1B , 2B , 3B and 4B show that the holding plane 16 is arranged at an acute angle relative to the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10, that is, it is inclined relative to the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10, wherein Figures 1B to 4BThe holding portions 13 and 14 in the drawing plane of FIG. 1 gradually taper in the direction of the bottom 5. The object 17 is therefore arranged substantially parallel to the mobile phone 11. The holding portions 13 and 14 are designed in such a way that the spacing A between the holding plane 16 and the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is greater than the height H of the mobile phone 11 placed in the holding recess 10. The spacing A between the holding plane 16 and the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is greater than the height H of the mobile phone 11 placed in the holding recess 10. Figures 1B to 4B The width of the plug-in unit 2 decreases continuously or linearly in the direction of the distal region (shown in FIG. 1 ), ie the end region of the plug-in unit 2 which is inserted furthest or deepest into the storage compartment 1 .

[0024] A retaining projection 18 is formed on each retaining portion 13 or 14, which extends in the transverse direction of the respective retaining portion 13 or 14. For this purpose, the respective retaining portion 13 or 14 initially has a constant height, then suddenly increases to form the retaining projection 18 and then decreases continuously or linearly in the direction of the distal end region of the insertion unit 2.

[0025] For example, in Figure 2A and 2B In the exemplary embodiment shown in , the object 17 takes the form of another mobile phone, which can be placed flat on the holding surface 16, wherein the object 17 can be placed on the holding surface 16 in particular transversely to the mobile phone 11 lying on the flat bottom 12. Figure 2A and 2B , the lower lateral edge (as seen in the drawing plane) of an object 17 (i.e. another mobile phone) abuts against a retaining projection 18, wherein above the retaining projection 18 the object 17 is supported against the front wall 7. To reduce rattling and the possibility of unwanted contact with the object, a resilient front wall edge (e.g. a rubber front wall edge) may be provided.

[0026] according to Figure 2A and 2B In the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1 , an object 17 or another mobile phone is thus positioned on the holding projections 18 of the holding parts 13 and 14. Furthermore, the rear side of the object 17 abuts against the front wall 7 of the storage compartment 1. As a result, due to the inclined position, the display screen 20 of the object 17 faces the person seated in the vehicle and is therefore clearly visible.

[0027] A raised retaining portion 19 extending in the longitudinal direction of each retaining portion 13 or 14 is provided on a longitudinal edge of each retaining portion 13 or 14, and the end of the object 17 is fixed to the insertion unit 2 by the raised retaining portion 19 to prevent the object 17 from sliding, and the longitudinal edge is arranged to be spaced apart from the retaining recess 10. The spacing between the two raised retaining portions 19 is adapted to the width of the laterally arranged object 17, and for example, the spacing is approximately 160 to 170 mm, so that the object is held in a corresponding stable position. If the retaining protrusion 19 is adapted to the height of the object 17, the position stability can be improved. Since the object 17 as shown in the figure is another mobile phone, a height of approximately 7 to 9 mm (i.e., a range in the direction of the bottom 5) may be ideal. The raised retaining protrusion 19 can be designed to be elastically flexible, i.e., it deflects when its edge area contacts the object, and can generate or possess the necessary retaining force. Figure 2B The raised retaining projection 19 is not visible.

[0028] exist Figure 3A and 3B In the exemplary embodiment shown, in addition to the retaining projections 18, two retaining grooves 21 are formed on each retaining portion 13 or 14, which extend in the transverse direction of the respective retaining portion 13 or 14 and are arranged on the respective retaining portion 13 or 14, and are then spaced apart in a row in the direction of the base 5. Figure 3B , each retaining groove 21 is arranged obliquely relative to the plane bottom 12 of the retaining recess 10 so as to be accessible from above through the opening of the storage compartment 1 .

[0029] In addition, (already referred to Figure 2A and 2B A raised retaining portion 19 (described below) is arranged on the longitudinal edge of each retaining portion 13 or 14, the raised retaining portion 19 is provided relative to the retaining protrusion 18, extends in the longitudinal direction of each retaining portion 13 or 14 and the end of the object 17 is fixed to the insertion unit 2 by the raised retaining portion 19 to prevent the object 17 from sliding, and the longitudinal edge is arranged to be a distance away from the retaining recess 10.

[0030] exist Figure 3A and 3B In the exemplary embodiment of the invention, an object 17 or another mobile phone is positioned on the holding projections 18 of the holding parts 13 and 14. Furthermore, the rear side of the object 17 bears against the front wall 7 of the storage compartment 1. As described above, an elastic front wall edge or a rubber front wall edge can be provided. As a result of the inclined position, the display screen 20 of the object 17 faces the person seated in the vehicle and is therefore clearly visible. Furthermore, in Figure 3A and 3B3 , another position of the object 17 is shown, in which the object 17 is engaged in the upper retaining groove 21 and its rear side abuts against the front wall 7 of the storage compartment 1 . Thus, the object can be arranged in the insertion unit 2 or in the storage compartment 1 in two different inclined positions, abutting against the retaining protrusion 18 on the one hand and against the upper groove 21 on the other hand. Furthermore, in FIG. 3 , another object 17 a is shown, which takes the form of a tablet computer and which is engaged in the lower retaining groove 21 and its rear side abuts against the front wall 7 of the storage compartment 1 . As a result, the display screen 20 (not shown) of the other object 17 a faces the person seated in the vehicle and is therefore clearly visible. As seen in the drawing plane, another mobile phone can also be positioned (in particular upright) in the lower retaining groove 21 instead of the tablet computer.

[0031] exist Figure 3A and 3B In the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of positioning angles are advantageously possible, so that the display screen 20 can also be easily seen under different light conditions or when the plug-in unit receives different objects 17a, 17a.

[0032] exist Figure 4A and 4B In the exemplary embodiment shown, two holding containers 22 are formed on the holding part 13, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the holding part 13 and are parallel to each other and are each designed for a pen 23 to be held or inserted therein. The holding container 22 is designed in a circular shape in a manner adapted to the pen 23. Therefore, the pen 23 can be inserted into the holding container 22 from the end face facing the opening 4. The holding container 22 can be designed with a groove, which is open toward the holding plane 16, so that the pen can be pushed into the holding container 22 from above.

[0033] according to Figure 4A and 4B In the exemplary embodiment of the embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of (preferably four) holding containers 24 are formed on the holding portion 14, the holding containers extending in the longitudinal direction of the holding portion 14 and parallel to each other and each designed to hold a card 25 or a coin 26 or a remote control (not shown). In this regard, the holding portions 13 and 14 are structurally different from each other in terms of the configuration of their respective holding containers 22 or 24.

[0034] It goes without saying that according to Figures 1A to 4B The configurations of the insertion units 2 of the exemplary embodiments in can be combined with each other. Figures 5A to 5D It also shows Figure 4A and 4B A perspective view of a detail of the above-described exemplary embodiment.

[0035] Figure 5AA schematic perspective view shows an exemplary embodiment of a plug-in unit 2 which is inserted or arranged in a storage compartment 1 of a center console 27 of a vehicle (not shown). Figure 5B Show in Figure 5A Another schematic perspective view of a plug-in unit 2 is shown in FIG. Figure 5C Show in Figure 5A and 5B A schematic side view of a plug-in unit 2 is shown in FIG. Figure 5D Show in Figures 5A to 5C 1 is another schematic perspective view of a portion of an insert unit 2 shown in FIG. The insert unit 2 can be made completely or entirely of an elastomer and can be designed in the manner of an insert mat. The storage compartment 1 is arranged with its front side facing a beverage holder section 28 of a center console 27 .

[0036] If you can Figures 5A to 5D As can be seen in the overview of FIG. 1 , the storage area 3 of the storage compartment 1 has a rectangular cross-sectional area which tapers continuously or linearly from the upper access opening 4 of the storage compartment 1 in the direction of the bottom 5 of the storage compartment 1. The storage compartment 1 here has an inclined rear wall 6, a front wall 7 which is inclined in the same direction and is steeper, and two vertically arranged side walls 8 and 9. The shape of the storage compartment can also be described as wedge-shaped, wherein the preferably flattened wedge tip forms the deepest point of the storage compartment 1.

[0037] As in Figure 5A As shown in the figure, the storage area 3 has a partition 29. In addition, a cover wing 30 can be seen. The cover wing 30 swings over the cabin in a spring-loaded manner, for example, by push-push activation, so that the storage area 3 can be closed as required. In this regard, the above-mentioned rubber front wall edge can be conveniently arranged on the cover wing 30. In addition, a multimedia controller 31 can be seen, which is not connected to the cover wing 30c.

[0038] The plug-in unit 2 has a central holding recess 10 for at least partially receiving a mobile phone 11. The holding recess 10 here has a planar bottom 12 on which the mobile phone 11 lies. The holding recess 10 is preferably arranged in such a way that the planar bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is arranged above an inductive charging area (not shown) of the storage compartment 1 or of the center console.

[0039] Furthermore, the insertion unit 2 has two holding sections 13 and 14, between which the holding recess 10 is arranged and which define longitudinal sides 15 of the holding recess 10. The longitudinal sides 15 of the holding recess 10 are perpendicular to the planar bottom 12. The width of the holding recess 10 is greater than the width of the respective holding section 13 or 14. In particular, Figure 5C and 5DIt is shown that each retaining portion 13 or 14 extends only along a portion of the length of the retaining recess 10. Figure 5C and 5D In the direction of the distal region (shown in FIG. 1 ), i.e. the end region of the plug-in unit 2 which is inserted furthest or deepest into the storage compartment 1 ), each retaining portion 13 or 14 has an upper portion with a continuously increasing height, a central portion with a constant height, and a lower portion with a continuously decreasing height. The upper portion can also be referred to as a retaining projection 18. The central portion can also be referred to as a retaining plane 16. The lower portion forms a tapering, material-saving end region of the respective retaining portion 13 and / or 14.

[0040] The holding parts 13 and 14 each define a common holding plane 16 on which an object (not shown) can lie flat. The holding parts 13 and 14 are designed in such a way that the distance A between the holding plane 16 and the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is greater than the height H of the mobile phone 11 placed in the holding recess 10. The distance A between the holding plane 16 and the plane bottom 12 of the holding recess 10 is constant here and is defined by the central part of the respective holding part 13 or 14.

[0041] A retaining projection 18 is formed on each retaining portion 13 or 14 , the retaining projection 18 extending in the lateral direction of the respective retaining portion 13 or 14 and formed by an upper portion of the respective retaining portion 13 or 14 .

[0042] Three holding containers 24 are formed on the holding portion 14, which extend in the longitudinal direction and are parallel to each other and are each designed to hold a card 25 or a coin (not shown) or a remote control (not shown). In this respect, the holding portions 13 and 14 are different from each other in structure.

[0043] exist Figure 5A In the embodiment, the mobile phone 11 is placed in the holding recess 10, as shown by way of example in FIG. 1, wherein a card 25 is received laterally in a holding receptacle 24. Figure 5B There is additionally an object 17 in the form of another mobile phone, which is positioned on the holding protrusions 18 of the holding parts 13 and 14 and is arranged so that it extends transversely to the mobile phone 11, such as by Figure 2A and 2B This is also shown in the example in Figure 5C Shown from different angles. Figure 5D In the figure, neither the mobile phone 11 nor the object 17 is arranged on the insertion unit 2, the holding part 14 for receiving the card 25 is shown in detail.

[0044] It should be pointed out that the features and measures listed individually in the description can be combined with one another in any technically meaningful manner and describe further configurations of the plug-in unit. The description, in particular together with the drawings, additionally characterizes and describes the plug-in unit in detail.

[0045] According to the present disclosure, the insertion unit has two holding parts, each defining a common holding plane, and an object can be placed flat on the common holding plane, wherein the two holding parts are designed in such a way that the spacing between the holding plane and the bottom of the plane holding depression is greater than the height of the mobile phone. According to the insertion unit of the present disclosure, two holding planes are provided, namely a lower holding plane formed by the bottom of the plane holding depression and an upper holding plane defined by the two holding parts. The mobile phone can be placed flat on the lower holding plane, for example, to charge the mobile phone wirelessly. An object (for example, another electronic device in the form of another mobile phone, a tablet computer or a laptop computer, or a book such as a notebook) can be placed flat on the upper holding plane. Since the spacing between the upper holding plane and the bottom of the plane holding depression or the lower holding plane is greater than the height of the mobile phone placed flat on the lower holding plane, the mobile phone placed flat on the lower holding plane and the object placed flat on the upper holding plane do not contact each other. As a result, the likelihood of unwanted contact with the mobile phone and / or with objects and / or unwanted noises (in particular creaking) can be reliably reduced, in particular when a vehicle equipped accordingly is driving, unwanted noises possibly being caused by contact between a mobile phone lying flat on the lower holding plane and an object lying flat on the upper holding plane.

[0046] The retaining recess can be formed on the plug-in unit in such a way that a portable electronic device, such as a mobile phone, placed in the retaining recess is arranged above the inductive charging area of ​​the storage compartment or the center console so that optimal charging thereof can be achieved. The retaining recess can be arranged approximately centrally on the plug-in unit. In an ideal configuration, the retaining recess is adapted to the dimensions (in particular the height) of the mobile phone. For example, if this mobile phone has a height of, for example, 7 to 9 mm, the depth of the retaining recess can be 10 to 20 mm. The depth of the retaining recess is therefore deliberately greater than the height of the mobile phone. The length of the retaining recess can correspond to the length of the mobile phone or the length of the retaining recess can be greater or less than the length of the mobile phone. The retaining recess can have a substantially rectangular design. The longitudinal sides of the retaining recess are defined by the retaining part of the plug-in unit. The retaining recess can have an open or closed design on its lateral sides.

[0047] The two retaining parts are designed as raised parts on the insertion unit and receive a retaining recess between them, which define the longitudinal sides of the retaining recess. The two retaining parts can extend along the entire length of the retaining recess or along a part of the length of the retaining recess. The contact surface formed by the two retaining parts and located on the upper retaining plane is interrupted by the retaining recess. However, the outer dimensions of the contact surface are significantly larger than the outer dimensions of the retaining recess, for example in such a way that another mobile phone can be placed on the contact surface formed by the retaining parts transversely to the longitudinal direction of the retaining recess. For example, depending on the size of the contact surface formed by the retaining parts, a portable electronic device or a book such as a tablet computer or a laptop computer can be placed on the contact surface.

[0048] The plug-in unit according to the present disclosure can be inserted into a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle, which storage compartment can have an inductive charging area. In particular, no mechanical fastening means for fastening the plug-in unit in the storage compartment are required. The dimensions of the plug-in unit can be adapted to the dimensions of a contact surface of the storage compartment, on which the plug-in unit can be placed. The plug-in unit can be manufactured integrally and can therefore be inserted into the storage compartment as a whole and without assembly work.

[0049] The plug-in unit according to the present disclosure is thus improved in terms of its capacity and its reception performance, in particular because the plug-in unit is able to receive a plurality of electronic devices within a limited space without them coming into undesired contact with each other and with greater accessibility.

[0050] According to an advantageous configuration, the spacing between the holding plane and the bottom of the plane of the depression is constant or the spacing is reduced in the direction of the distal region of the plug-in unit. The distal region of the plug-in unit is understood here to mean the end region of the plug-in unit, and in the conventional arrangement of the plug-in unit in the storage compartment of the central console, the distal region of the plug-in unit is arranged to be farthest from the person, while the proximal region of the plug-in unit is arranged to be closest to the person. If the spacing between the holding plane and the bottom of the plane of the depression is reduced in the direction of the distal region of the plug-in unit, the objects in the form of electronic devices, books, etc. placed on the contact surface formed by the holding part are arranged to be at an acute angle to the mobile phone located in the holding depression, which improves the accessibility of the single object arranged on the plug-in unit, in which case, the single object also includes the mobile phone placed in the holding depression. In particular, if the spacing between the upper holding plane and the bottom of the depression is large enough, the constant spacing between the holding plane and the bottom of the depression can be selected, because the objects arranged on the two holding planes are spaced far enough from each other to be easily accessible without searching for them.

[0051] According to another advantageous configuration, at least one retaining projection extending in the transverse direction of the retaining portion and / or at least one retaining groove extending in the transverse direction of the retaining portion is formed on at least one retaining portion. Therefore, the retaining projection or the retaining groove also extends in the transverse direction of the retaining recess. Another electronic device, a book, a street map, etc. can be stored on the retaining projection or its lower end portion is engaged in the retaining groove and is therefore positioned relatively upright, so that it is easy to see and / or can be easily picked up without any interaction with the mobile phone located in the retaining recess. Therefore, this configuration can flexibly position other objects on the insertion unit or on the storage compartment of the corresponding central console. Two or more such retaining projections or retaining grooves arranged in a row and spaced apart from each other relative to the longitudinal direction of the retaining recess can also be present on at least one retaining portion so that the object can be arranged at different heights and / or at different angles relative to the mobile phone located in the retaining recess. The two retaining portions can also have corresponding (especially identical) designs.

[0052] According to another advantageous configuration, at least one holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of the holding portion is formed on at least one holding portion. The object can be arranged on the holding container, so that the object does not need to be placed loosely in the storage compartment, which may cause undesirable noise when the correspondingly equipped vehicle is moving and which may hinder the accessibility of the object. In addition, this reduces the possibility of undesirable contact of the object with at least one electronic device arranged on the insertion unit, in particular a mobile phone placed in the holding recess. The holding container can be designed to receive the object in a form-fitting manner or to form a clamping seat between the holding portion and the object. The functionality of the holding container can be improved in that the holding portion at least in the area of ​​the holding container is made of an elastic material, which can be elastically deformed when the corresponding object is inserted.

[0053] According to another advantageous configuration, the holding container is designed to hold a card or at least one coin or at least one remote control or at least one pen. To hold coins or cards (e.g. bank cards, access cards, etc.), or for example a remote control for a garage door or a checkpoint, the holding container can be designed as a holding groove extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the holding recess, and to hold a pen, the holding container can be designed as a longitudinally open hole extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the holding recess, etc.

[0054] According to another advantageous configuration, at least one holding container extending in the longitudinal direction of the holding portion is formed on each holding portion, wherein the holding portions differ from each other in the design of their holding containers. As a result, objects of different designs can be arranged in the holding portions so that they are easily accessible without having to be loosely placed in the storage compartment.

[0055] According to a further advantageous configuration, at least one retaining portion extends only along a portion of the length of the retaining recess. This is associated with a reduction in material and weight.

[0056] According to another advantageous configuration, at least one raised retaining portion is provided on a longitudinal edge of at least one retaining portion, the longitudinal edge being arranged at a distance from the retaining recess. As a result, an object placed on the upper retaining plane or on the contact surface formed by the retaining portion can be retained laterally, so that when a correspondingly equipped vehicle is moving, the object does not slide back and forth on the contact surface and does not cause unnecessary noise. A corresponding raised retaining portion can also be provided on each retaining portion.

[0057] According to another advantageous configuration, the insertion unit is at least partially made of an elastomer. For example, the insertion unit can be made partially or completely of rubber. As a result, a greater static friction is generated between the insertion unit and the object arranged thereon, which means that the object can be arranged on the insertion unit in a practically non-slip manner.

[0058] According to another advantageous configuration, the plug-in unit is designed in the manner of an insert pad. The insert pad is designed here to be flexible or elastic, similar to a conventional rubber pad.

[0059] It will be understood that changes and modifications may be made to the above-described constructions without departing from the concepts of the present disclosure, and it will be further understood that such concepts are intended to be covered by the following claims unless such claims expressly dictate otherwise by their language.

Claims

1. An insertion unit for insertion into a storage compartment of a center console of a vehicle, the insertion unit comprising: a retaining recess for at least partially receiving an electronic device; as well as Two holding parts, the holding recess is arranged between the two holding parts and the two holding parts define the longitudinal side of the holding recess, wherein the two holding parts each define a common holding plane, the object can be placed basically flat on the common holding plane, and wherein the two holding parts are designed so that the distance between the common holding plane and the plane bottom of the holding recess is greater than the height of the electronic device.

2. A plug-in unit according to claim 1, wherein the electronic device comprises a mobile phone. 3 . The plug-in unit according to claim 1 , wherein the spacing between the common holding plane and the planar bottom of the holding recess is constant or decreases in the direction of a distal end region of the plug-in unit.

4. An insertion unit according to claim 1, wherein at least one retaining protrusion extending in a lateral direction of one of the two retaining parts and / or at least one retaining groove extending in a lateral direction of one of the two retaining parts are formed on at least one retaining part. 5 . The insertion unit according to claim 1 , wherein a holding container extending in a longitudinal direction of one of the two holding portions is formed on at least one of the two holding portions.

6. The plug-in unit according to claim 5, wherein the holding container is designed to hold a card or at least one coin or at least one pen or at least one remote control.

7. An insertion unit according to claim 6, wherein at least one retaining container extending in the longitudinal direction of the retaining portion is formed on each of the two retaining portions, and wherein the two retaining portions differ from each other in the configuration of their respective retaining containers.

8. The plug-in unit according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the two retaining portions extends along only a portion of the length of the retaining recess.

9. The plug-in unit according to claim 1, wherein at least one raised retaining portion is provided on a longitudinal edge of at least one of the two retaining portions, the longitudinal edge being arranged at a distance from the retaining recess.

10. The plug-in unit according to claim 1, wherein the insert pad is at least partially made of an elastomer.

11. The plug-in unit according to claim 1, wherein the plug-in unit is designed as an insert mat.

12. A center console for a vehicle, the center console comprising: Storage compartments; as well as An insertion unit, the insertion unit comprising: a retaining recess for at least partially receiving a portable electronic device; as well as Two holding parts, the holding recess is arranged between the two holding parts and the two holding parts define the longitudinal sides of the holding recess, wherein the two holding parts each define a common holding plane, the object can be placed basically flat on the common holding plane, and wherein the two holding parts are designed so that the distance between the common holding plane and the plane bottom of the holding recess is greater than the height of the portable electronic device.

13. The center console of claim 12, wherein the portable electronic device comprises a mobile phone.

14. The center console according to claim 12, wherein the spacing between the common holding plane and the planar bottom of the holding recess is constant or decreases in the direction of the distal end region of the plug-in unit.

15. The center console according to claim 12, wherein at least one holding protrusion extending in a lateral direction of one of the two holding portions and / or at least one holding groove extending in a lateral direction of one of the two holding portions are formed on at least one holding portion. 16 . The center console according to claim 12 , wherein a holding container extending in a longitudinal direction of one of the two holding portions is formed on at least one of the two holding portions.

17. A center console according to claim 16, wherein the retaining container is designed to hold a card or at least one coin or at least one pen or at least one remote control, wherein at least one retaining container extending in the longitudinal direction of the retaining portion is formed on each of the two retaining portions, and wherein the two retaining portions differ from each other in the configuration of their respective retaining containers.

18. The center console of claim 12, wherein at least one of the two retaining portions extends along only a portion of the length of the retaining recess.

19. The center console of claim 12, wherein at least one raised retaining portion is provided on a longitudinal edge of at least one of the two retaining portions, the longitudinal edge being provided at a distance from the retaining recess. 20 . The center console according to claim 12 , wherein the insert pad is at least partially made of an elastomer, and wherein the insert unit is designed as an insert pad.

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