Table device for vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a table arrangement (10) for a vehicle, comprising a base body (12) which is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation (DA1) and which has a recess (12.1) for receiving a mobile terminal (5), and a cover (14), the cover has a storage surface (14.1) and is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical axis of rotation (DA1) relative to the base body (12) and is designed to cover a recess (12.1) in the base body (12) in a first position and to at least partially release the recess in at least one second position, a connection assembly (18) having a charging device is integrated into the base body (12) below the recess (12.1) and is designed to supply power to the mobile terminal (5) received by the recess (12.1) and / or to charge an energy store of the mobile terminal (5) received by the recess (12.1).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a table device for a vehicle. The invention also relates to a battery having a plurality of such cells and a motor vehicle having the battery. Background Art

[0002] Numerous variations of vehicle table systems are known, comprising a base body with a storage surface. The storage surface can be unfolded and / or rotated. Providing so-called auxiliary activities for occupants not responsible for controlling the vehicle is becoming increasingly important, both in vehicles designed primarily for human drivers and as vehicles become increasingly automated. These activities are often electronic functions for entertainment, gaming, social media, and the like, and their applications can be found in a variety of display systems. However, in the business sector, creating an atmosphere that allows for the most comfortable working experience in the vehicle has been and will continue to be a priority. Customers for whom a mobile work environment is particularly important often have a driver and sit in the back seat. However, for other occupants, a table or storage shelf for analog and / or digital devices, located next to the center console or a traditional center armrest with armrests and / or cup holders in the first, second, or third row of seats, is also attractive. Additional tables that can be pulled out of an extended center console or folded or swung in several steps are also known. The kinematic mechanisms required for this are often complex, bulky, and often expensive.

[0003] WO 2014 / 177322 A1 discloses a holder for accommodating a tablet computer equipped with a magnetically actuable standby switch. The holder includes a device for generating a locally varying magnetic field for actuating the standby switch. This device interacts with a sensor arranged in the holder or in the tablet computer so that the tablet computer's magnetic standby switch is actuated by means of the sensor. The holder also includes a frame having circumferential sides in which the tablet computer can be accommodated, and an at least partially transparent cover plate for flushly closing the frame at the front and being fixedly connected to or connected to the frame. The circumferential frame side includes at least one recess, which is arranged at the location where the tablet computer has an electrical connection and into which a preferably curved plug can be inserted.

[0004] DE 20 2012 105 089 U1 discloses a storage device for a vehicle comprising a storage element having a first side and a second side and a storage device for storing the storage element. The storage element is supported on the storage device. The second side has a holding device for a mobile terminal. The storage device is configured to swing the storage element about at least one axis lying in the plane of the storage element or extending parallel to the plane. The holding device has a recess for receiving the mobile terminal, which is arranged on the second side of the storage element. In addition, the storage element has a recess sized for arranging or passing a power supply cable and an associated plug. In addition, an induction coil is arranged on the storage element, which can be connected to the power supply device and the charging electronics. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a table device for a vehicle, which allows safe working with a mobile terminal and provides an additional working surface or storage surface.

[0006] This object is achieved by a table arrangement for a vehicle having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient developments of the invention are specified in the dependent claims.

[0007] To realize a table device for a vehicle that allows safe working with a mobile terminal and provides an additional work surface or storage surface, the table device includes a base body, which is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical rotation axis and has a recess for receiving the mobile terminal, and a cover, which has a storage surface and is mounted so as to be rotatable relative to the base body about a vertical rotation axis and is designed to cover the recess in the base body in a first position and at least partially release the recess in at least one second position. A coupling assembly having a charging device is integrated into the base body below the recess and is designed to supply energy to the mobile terminal received in the recess and / or to charge an energy storage device of the mobile terminal received in the recess.

[0008] The embodiment of the vehicle table device according to the present invention advantageously allows one to use one's own mobile device while driving without any connection problems to the vehicle's side screen and without having to worry about data security. Furthermore, the power supply to the mobile device is ensured by the connection assembly.

[0009] In the following, a mobile terminal is understood to mean a tablet computer or a tablet computer or a mobile phone. The cover can be used as a conventional storage surface and / or work surface.

[0010] In an advantageous embodiment of the table arrangement, the base and the cover can be rotatably supported on the table legs. The cover can be rotated independently of the base about a vertical axis of rotation, thereby providing access to the recess for inserting a mobile terminal into the recess. After the mobile terminal has been placed, or more precisely, inserted into the recess, it can be supplied with energy or the energy storage device can be charged. By rotating the cover, for example 180 degrees, it is also possible to work directly on the mobile terminal received in the recess. In the case of a slightly wider base, rotating the cover less than 180 degrees, for example 90 degrees, allows direct access to the operating surface of the mobile terminal, which can preferably be designed as a touch-sensitive operating surface. The rotated cover can be used as an expanded storage surface or work surface. In addition, the cover can be designed to be foldable about a horizontal axis of rotation, which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of rotation. This allows the additional storage surface or work surface provided to be reduced, preferably halved.

[0011] In another advantageous embodiment of the table arrangement, the table legs can be supported in a height-adjustable manner on a center console or center armrest in the vehicle interior. The height adjustment allows the height of the base body above the center console or center armrest to be adjusted or varied. For example, the table arrangement can be positioned in the first, second, or third row of seats in the vehicle interior. The height adjustment and rotation about a vertical axis of rotation allow the position of the cover with the storage and / or work surface, or the position of the base body with the inserted mobile device, to be optimally adapted to the user's seating position.

[0012] In another advantageous embodiment of the table device, the base body can be mounted so as to be rotatable about a further horizontal axis of rotation, which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of rotation. By slightly rotating about this further horizontal axis of rotation, the view towards the operating surface of the mobile terminal can be improved.

[0013] In another advantageous embodiment of the table device, the recess can have at least one fixing element for the received mobile terminal. The at least one structural element can be designed as a magnet or a mechanical clamping element, so that the mobile terminal is also stably held by the recess in the event of a collision.

[0014] In another advantageous embodiment of the table arrangement, the cover can have a magnetic area to which a magnetic holder can be coupled. This holder can be designed, for example, to stably hold beverage containers (such as cups, mugs, bottles, etc.) or containers for small items, etc., even during rotation.

[0015] In another advantageous design of the table device, the cover can for example be designed as a work plate or a transparent glass plate. In the embodiment as a work plate, the work plate can for example have a surface or a facing made of wood, leather, metal etc.

[0016] In another advantageous embodiment of the table arrangement, a touch film can be applied to the cover, which is designed as a transparent glass plate, in the region of the recess. The touch film is designed to allow indirect operation of an accommodated mobile terminal. The combination of the transparent glass surface and the touch film allows indirect operation of the touch-sensitive operating surface of the mobile terminal, which is arranged directly below the transparent glass surface in the region of the touch film. Indirect operation via the transparent glass surface with the touch film further protects the mobile terminal from external influences such as liquids and / or dirt. Thus, for example, a beverage container can be placed on the cover next to the touch film. Furthermore, there is no need to swivel the cover to use the mobile terminal.

[0017] In another advantageous embodiment of the table device, the glass panel may include a PDLC film (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal), which can be switched between an opaque state and a transparent state. This switching can be achieved, for example, by applying different voltages. Therefore, the glass panel can preferably be switched to an opaque state when the vehicle is parked to conceal the mobile device.

[0018] The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown individually in the figures, can be used not only in the respectively indicated combination, but also in other combinations or individually, without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, embodiments that are not explicitly shown or described in the drawings but can be derived or generated by combining individual features in the described embodiments are also to be considered as included and disclosed by the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are shown in the drawings and described in detail in the following description. In the drawings, the same reference numerals represent components or elements that perform the same or similar functions.

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic perspective view showing a first embodiment of a table device for a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 Shown with Figure 1 A schematic partial view of a vehicle interior of a table device for a vehicle according to the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 Show Figure 1 and Figure 2 A schematic cross-sectional view of a table device for a vehicle according to the present invention; and

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic perspective view showing a second embodiment of a table device for a vehicle according to the present invention.

[0024] List of reference numerals:

[0025] 1 Vehicle interior

[0026] 3 Center console

[0027] 5 Mobile terminal devices

[0028] 5A tablet

[0029] 5.1 Operation Surface

[0030] 7 Retaining parts

[0031] 9 Beverage containers

[0032] 9A Cup

[0033] 10, 10A, 10B table installation

[0034] 12 Matrix

[0035] 12.1 Recess

[0036] 12.2 Fixing elements

[0037] 12.2A magnet

[0038] 14 Cover

[0039] 14A Work Board

[0040] 14B Glass Plate

[0041] 14.1 Storage Area

[0042] 14.2 Touch Film

[0043] 16 Table legs

[0044] 18 Connection components

[0045] 18.1 Charging Device

[0046] 18.2 Power Supply Lines

[0047] DA1, DA2, DA3 rotation axes

[0048] H Stroke DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0049] As from Figures 1 to 4 As can be seen in the figure, the illustrated embodiment of the table device 10 for a vehicle according to the present invention comprises: a base body 12, which is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical rotation axis DA1 and has a recess 12.1 for receiving a mobile terminal 5; and a cover 14, which has a storage surface 14.1 and is mounted so as to be rotatable about a vertical rotation axis DA1 relative to the base body 12 and is designed to cover the recess 12.1 in the base body 12 in a first position and to at least partially release the recess in at least one second position. A coupling assembly 18 having a charging device 18.1 is integrated into the base body 12 below the recess 12.1 and is designed to supply energy to the mobile terminal 5 received in the recess 12.1 and / or to charge an energy storage device of the mobile terminal 5 received in the recess 12.1.

[0050] As from Figures 1 to 4 It can also be seen in FIG. 1 that the mobile terminal 5 used in the illustrated exemplary embodiment of the table arrangement 10 for a vehicle is designed as a tablet computer 5A having a touch-sensitive operating surface 5 . 1 .

[0051] As from Figures 1 to 4 As can also be seen, the base 12 and cover 14 are rotatably mounted on table legs 16. In the illustrated embodiment, each of the table legs 16 is designed as a hollow cylinder, within which a power supply line 18.2 for a charging device 18.1 of the connection assembly 18 is guided. Furthermore, in the illustrated embodiment, the table legs 16 are mounted so as to be height-adjustable along a vertical rotation axis DA1 in the front area of ​​the vehicle interior 1, or in the first row of seats. This height adjustment allows the height H of the base 12 above the center console 3 to be adjusted or varied.

[0052] In an alternative embodiment (not shown) of the table arrangement 10 for a vehicle, the table foot 16 is supported on the center armrest 3 in the front area of ​​the vehicle interior 1 or in the second or third seat row in a manner that allows for height adjustment along a vertical rotation axis DA1. In this alternative embodiment, the height H of the base body 12 above the center armrest can be adjusted or varied by height adjustment.

[0053] Especially from Figure 3 It can also be seen that the recess 12.1 has at least one fixing element 12.2 for the received mobile terminal 5. In the exemplary embodiment shown, a plurality of fixing elements 12.2 designed as magnets 12.2A are arranged on the bottom of the recess 12.1.

[0054] As from Figures 1 to 3It can also be seen that in the first embodiment of the table device 10A shown, the cover 14 is designed as a work panel 14A with a leather covering. Figure 1 It can also be seen that the working plate 14A is designed to be rotatable around the vertical rotation axis DA1 independently of the base 12, so that when the working plate is rotated counterclockwise around the vertical rotation axis DA1 from Figure 3 When the first position shown in FIG is rotated at least 90°, the recess 12.1 can be touched so that the mobile terminal 5 can be placed in the recess 12.1. Figure 2 It can also be seen that the working plate 14A is rotated in the counterclockwise direction about the vertical rotation axis DA1 from Figure 3 The first position shown in FIG is rotated 180 degrees. Figure 3 In the swiveled position of the work plate 14A shown in FIG, the touch-sensitive operating surface 5.1 of the mobile terminal 5 received by the recess 12.1 can be used directly and the mobile terminal 5 can be used for work. At the same time, the swiveled cover 14 or the work plate 14A can be used as an expanded storage surface 14.1 or work surface. Figures 1 to 3 It can also be seen that in the first embodiment of the table device 10A shown, the cover 14, which is designed as a work surface 14A, is designed to be foldable about a horizontal rotation axis DA2 extending perpendicularly to the vertical rotation axis DA1. As a result, the additional storage surface 14.1 or work surface provided can be reduced, preferably halved.

[0055] Furthermore, in the first exemplary embodiment of the table arrangement 10A shown, the cover 14, designed as a work surface 14A, has a magnetic region 14.3 at the end region opposite the vertical axis of rotation DA1, to which the magnetic holder 7 can be connected. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the magnetic holder 7 is designed to receive a beverage container 9 designed as a cup 9A.

[0056] As from Figures 1 to 3 It can also be seen that in the first embodiment of the table device 10A shown, the base body 12 is mounted so as to be rotatable about a further horizontal rotation axis DA3 extending perpendicularly to the vertical rotation axis DA1. By slightly rotating about this further horizontal rotation axis DA3, the view toward the operating surface 5.1 of the mobile terminal 5 can be improved.

[0057] As from Figure 4It can also be seen that in the second embodiment of the table device 10B shown, the cover 14 is designed as a transparent glass plate 14B. Similar to the first embodiment of the table device 10A, the transparent glass plate 14B is designed to be rotatable about the vertical rotation axis DA1 independently of the base body 12, so that when the transparent glass plate 14B is rotated at least 90° in the counterclockwise direction about the vertical rotation axis DA1 from the first position shown, the recess 12.1 can be accessed so that the mobile terminal 5 can be placed in the recess 12.1.

[0058] As from Figure 4 As can also be seen, a touch film 14.3 is applied to glass plate 14B in the region of recess 12.1. This touch film is designed to allow indirect operation of an accommodated mobile terminal 5. The combination of transparent glass surface 14B and touch film 14.3 allows indirect operation of touch-sensitive operating surface 5.1 of mobile terminal 5, which is arranged directly below transparent glass surface 14B in the region of touch film 14.2, while simultaneously protecting it from external influences such as liquids and / or dirt. Storage surface 14.1 of glass plate 14B, arranged adjacent to touch film 14.2, can be used, for example, to store beverage containers.

[0059] In the second embodiment of the table device 10B shown, the glass plate 14B additionally includes a PDLC film (Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal), which can be switched between an opaque state and a transparent state. This switching is achieved by applying different voltages to the PDLC film. Therefore, the glass plate 14B can preferably be switched to an opaque state when the vehicle is parked, thereby concealing the mobile terminal 5 and preventing theft.

Claims

1. A table device (10) for a vehicle, comprising a base body (12) and a cover (14), wherein the base body is supported in a manner that allows rotation about a vertical rotation axis (DA1) and has a recess (12.1) for receiving a mobile terminal device (5), and the cover has a storage surface (14.1) and is supported in a manner that allows rotation about a vertical rotation axis (DA1) relative to the base body (12), and is designed to cover the recess (12.1) in the base body (12) in a first position and at least partially release the recess in at least one second position, wherein: A coupling assembly (18) having a charging device (18.1) is integrated into the base body (12) below the recess (12.1) and is designed to supply energy to a mobile terminal (5) received by the recess (12.1) and / or to charge an energy storage device of the mobile terminal (5) received by the recess (12.1).

2. The table device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that The base body (12) and the cover (14) are rotatably supported on a table foot (16).

3. The table device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The cover (14) is designed to be foldable about a horizontal rotation axis (DA2) which is perpendicular to the vertical rotation axis (DA1).

4. The table device (10) according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that A table foot (16) is supported in a vehicle interior (1) on a center console (3) or a center armrest in a manner such that the table foot can be adjusted in height along a vertical rotation axis (DA1).

5. The table device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that The base body (12) is supported so as to be rotatable about a further horizontal axis of rotation (DA3) which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of rotation (DA1).

6. The table device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The recess (12.1) has at least one fastening element (12.2) for an accommodated mobile terminal (5).

7. The table device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The cover (14) has a magnetic region (14.3) to which a magnetic retaining element (7) can be coupled.

8. The table device (10) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that The cover (14) is designed as a working plate (14A) or a transparent glass plate (14B).

9. The table device (10) according to claim 8, characterized in that A touch film (14.3) is applied to the glass plate (14B) in the region of the recess (12.1), the touch film being designed to allow indirect operation of the received mobile terminal (5).

10. The table device (10) according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that The glass plate (14B) has a PDLC film which can be switched between an opaque state and a transparent state.

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