Storage device, center console and interior trim assembly for motor vehicle

Abstract

The utility model relates to a storage device (10) for a motor vehicle, comprising a storage compartment (14) for receiving objects and a cover (16) which can be displaced relative to the storage compartment (14) for covering an opening (12) of the storage compartment (16) in a closed position and for at least partially releasing the opening (12) in an open position, wherein an automatic, substantially horizontal displacement of the storage compartment (14) between a retracted position and an extended position can be triggered by a relative movement of the cover (16) with respect to the storage compartment (14). By automatically triggering the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment (14), an easy, reliable and installation space-saving storage of objects in the interior of the motor vehicle is achieved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to a storage device for a motor vehicle. With the assistance of the storage device, objects from the inner space of the motor vehicle can be easily and reliably stored. Background Art

[0002] A storage device for a motor vehicle is known from EP 3 192 701 A1, in which a lowered cup holder can be extended vertically upwards when a lid covering the cup holder is displaced into an open position.

[0003] In view of the limited installation space, there is always a need to easily and securely store objects from the interior of a motor vehicle. Utility Model Content

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide measures which enable easy, reliable and installation space-saving storage of objects in the interior space of a motor vehicle.

[0005] According to the present invention, the above object is achieved by a storage device according to the present invention, a center console according to the present invention and an interior trim component according to the present invention. Preferred embodiments of the present invention are disclosed in the following description and can constitute aspects of the present invention individually or in combination.

[0006] One aspect of the utility model relates to a storage device for a motor vehicle, the storage device having a storage compartment for storing objects and a cover that can be shifted relative to the storage compartment, the cover being used to cover an opening of the storage compartment in a closed position and for at least partially releasing the opening in an open position, wherein automatic, substantially horizontal shifting of the storage compartment between a retracted position and an extended position can be triggered by relative movement of the cover relative to the storage compartment.

[0007] The cover can close the storage compartment in the closed position and thereby reliably store the objects stored in the storage compartment in the storage compartment. Thus, objects can be prevented from accidentally falling out of the storage compartment. When the cover is moved to the open position, the interior of the storage compartment can be accessible, in particular in order to store objects in the storage compartment and / or to remove objects from the storage compartment. Since the storage compartment can be displaced in the horizontal direction, in particular in the X direction, the storage compartment can be lowered into the storage volume of the dashboard of the motor vehicle. Usually, there is more free space available in the lower area of ​​the dashboard than in the area of ​​the center console of the motor vehicle, so that additional storage space can be provided for storing objects even under restricted space conditions.

[0008] This utilizes the following knowledge: in the closed position of the cover and in the retracted position of the storage compartment, the only opening of the storage compartment is closed by the cover and it can be ensured that no objects protruding from the storage compartment block the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment and / or could fall out of the storage compartment in the instrument panel and could no longer be accessible. In addition, it is possible to move the storage compartment out of the area of ​​the instrument panel into the extended position in order to store and / or remove objects.

[0009] When the storage compartment is displaced from the retracted position into the extended position, the cover can remain in the closed position. In this case, the storage compartment can be kept in the extended position only for a short time and the volume occupied in the extended position can be quickly released again for other purposes by moving the storage compartment back into the retracted position. The storage compartment can also be kept in the extended position intentionally, for example in order to close another opening in the manner of a cover. This creates design freedom and additional functions to increase the range of functions of the motor vehicle interior and to create additional convenience.

[0010] The triggering of the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment between the retracted position and the extended position occurs automatically, for example, by coupling the cover to the storage compartment, so that a movement of the cover can trigger a movement of the storage compartment and / or a movement of the storage compartment can trigger a movement of the cover. Thus, a coupled kinematic system can be realized between the storage compartment and the cover, wherein the user only needs to move one of these components (i.e. the cover or the storage compartment) in order to achieve a collision-free movement of the other component (i.e. the storage compartment or the cover). The operating comfort is thereby improved and obstructions of the storage device during use are prevented. By automatically triggering the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment, easy, reliable and installation space-saving storage of objects in the interior space of a motor vehicle is achieved.

[0011] The "X direction" is understood to mean the coordinate direction along the longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle when the storage device is installed in the motor vehicle. When the motor vehicle is parked on a flat horizontal surface, the X direction extends substantially horizontally. The "Y direction" is understood to mean the coordinate direction along the transverse axis of the motor vehicle when the storage device is installed in the motor vehicle. When the motor vehicle is parked on a flat horizontal surface, the Y direction extends substantially horizontally. The "Z direction" is understood to mean the coordinate direction along the vertical axis of the motor vehicle when the storage device is installed in the motor vehicle. When the motor vehicle is parked on a flat horizontal surface, the Z direction extends substantially vertically. The X direction, the Y direction and the Z direction are oriented orthogonally to each other.

[0012] In particular, a kinematic coupling of the cover with the storage compartment is provided for displacing the storage compartment by mechanical coupling, in particular with the aid of a driver element acting on a joystick element and / or by electronic coupling, in particular with the aid of at least one drive motor controlled by a control device. By means of mechanical and / or electrical kinematic coupling, it can be provided that a horizontal displacement of the storage compartment is automatically triggered by a relative movement of the cover with the storage compartment. For example, the cover can initially be displaced from the open position to the closed position via a dead zone until the driver can contact a stop of an articulated joystick, a steering lever or other component in order to displace the storage compartment horizontally when the cover is further moved into the closed position. The mechanical coupling can be comparable in this context to a steering lever arrangement, as is known from the operation of a foldable cabriolet roof, at least in its main features. For example, when moving into the closed position, the cover can trigger a scissor mechanism to move the storage compartment into the extended position. In the case of an electrical coupling, for example, reaching a specific relative position of the cover relative to the storage compartment can be detected by a stop sensor, whereby a drive motor for horizontally displacing the storage compartment and / or for moving the cover can be started or stopped.

[0013] Preferably, a storage compartment for accommodating objects, in particular mobile phones, is provided, wherein in the extended position, the storage compartment at least partially, preferably completely covers the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment, and / or in the open position, the cover at least partially, preferably completely covers the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment. The height level of the storage compartment arrangement different from the storage compartment can be arranged below the storage compartment. Thus, the storage compartment horizontally displaced into the extended position can form a cover for the storage compartment. This makes it possible to provide two storage possibilities that do not interfere with each other and do not stop each other in a superimposed manner in the Z direction in a space-saving manner. In fact, in the extended position of the storage compartment, objects stored in the storage compartment can be fixed and access to the storage compartment is formed, and in the extended position of the storage compartment, objects stored in the storage compartment can be fixed and access to the storage compartment is formed.

[0014] It is particularly preferably provided that in the open position the cover at least partially, preferably completely, covers the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment, and in the intermediate position the cover at least partially, preferably completely, covers the opening of the storage compartment and at least partially, preferably completely releases the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment, and in the closed position the cover at least partially, preferably completely, covers the opening of the storage compartment, wherein in the intermediate position the cover blocks the displacement of the storage compartment, and in the closed position the cover releases the cross section for displacing the storage compartment. In the intermediate position of the cover the cover can cover the storage compartment not only from above, but also in particular on the side facing the motor vehicle interior, so that the storage compartment and the objects stored therein are fixed. In the closed position the storage compartment can still be covered from above, but horizontal mobility of the storage compartment is achieved, for example because the cover no longer covers the side of the storage compartment facing the motor vehicle interior. In the closed position of the cover, the storage compartment can then be moved out in the manner of a drawer under the cover and the opening of the storage compartment can be released in the extended position.

[0015] In particular, the storage compartment is provided with a charging structure for connecting an appliance, in particular a mobile phone, arranged in the storage compartment and / or charging the appliance. With the aid of the charging structure, electrical energy can be supplied to the electronic appliance, for example to charge a mobile phone. Appliances connected to the charging structure can provide additional functions for the driver and / or co-driver / passenger (Beifahrer). Alternatively, appliances placed in the storage compartment and connected to the charging structure can be covered by the storage compartment in the extended position to prevent the driver from being distracted.

[0016] Preferably, the substantially vertical displacement of the storage compartment between the retracted position and the raised position can be automatically triggered by movement of the cover and / or the storage compartment relative to the storage compartment. This allows easy access and easy visibility of utensils stored in the storage compartment when the storage compartment is in the retracted position. In addition, when the storage compartment is in the raised position, utensils stored in the storage compartment can be allowed to protrude beyond the upper edge of the storage compartment. When the storage compartment is lowered into the retracted position, the originally protruding utensils can be lowered downwards so far that the storage compartment can cover the storage compartment and protect the utensils received in the storage compartment.

[0017] Particularly preferably, the cover is designed as a roller blind, wherein the roller blind has plates which are in particular movably connected one after the other and are movably guided in at least one lateral guide rail. The roller blind can have a changeable shape, at least within certain limits, and can also follow a non-planar, in particular curved and / or wavy movement path. Thus, in particular, the cover can perform a covering function at different height levels. For example, the cover can be moved from the closed position via a substantially S-shaped movement path from the height level of the opening of the storage compartment to the height level of the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment, so that the cover can cover the storage compartment opening of the storage compartment in the open position.

[0018] In particular, the storage compartment is at least partially provided with a profile for forming a cup holder. In the extended position of the storage compartment, a user can reliably store a beverage in the storage compartment. In particular, if the storage compartment covers the storage compartment in the extended position, electronic appliances stored in the storage compartment can be protected from contamination or damage due to spillage of beverage. Preferably, a detection device for detecting an object inserted into the cup holder is provided, with the aid of which the storage compartment can be prevented from being moved from the extended position into the retracted position. In particular, if the storage compartment is accidentally pushed into the retracted position, a beverage in a cup holder inserted into the storage compartment cannot accidentally spill.

[0019] Another aspect of the utility model relates to a central console for arrangement between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat in the interior space of a motor vehicle, the central console having a storage device which can be designed and developed as described above, wherein the storage compartment can be completely or partially lowered into the instrument panel in the retracted position and / or the cover can be completely or partially retracted into the instrument panel in the closed position. In particular, the central console has a storage compartment formed and extended as described above and in particular cooperates with a storage device as described above. By automatically triggering the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment of the storage device, easy, reliable and installation space-saving storage of objects in the interior space of the motor vehicle is achieved.

[0020] Another aspect relates to an interior component for the interior of a motor vehicle, the interior component having a center console which can be formed and extended, in particular, as described above, and / or a storage device which can be formed and developed as described above, and an instrument panel adjoining the center console, wherein the instrument panel has a storage volume for accommodating the storage compartment in the retracted position and / or for accommodating the cover in the closed position. In particular, in the retracted position of the storage compartment and in the closed position of the cover, the storage device can be completely accommodated in the storage volume of the instrument panel. By automatically triggering the horizontal displacement of the storage compartment of the storage device, easy, reliable and installation space-saving storage of objects in the interior of the motor vehicle is achieved. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The present invention will be described below using preferred exemplary embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein the features described below may represent aspects of the present invention individually and in combination. As shown below:

[0022] Figure 1 : A schematic perspective view of the storage device in the open position,

[0023] Figure 2 : In the middle position Figure 1 A schematic perspective view of a storage device in FIG.

[0024] Figure 3 : In the open position Figure 2 A schematic perspective view of a storage device in FIG.

[0025] Figure 4 : Figure 3 Schematic perspective view of a storage device in which the storage compartment is in an extended position. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] Figure 1 The storage device 10 shown in FIG. 1 can be used in an interior component of a motor vehicle, in particular in the region of a center console and / or an instrument panel, in order to store objects from the interior of the motor vehicle in a storage compartment 14 accessible via an upper opening 12. The opening 12 can be opened and closed by a cover 16, which is in particular designed as a sheet roller blind. Figure 1 In the open position of the cover 16 shown, the opening 12 of the storage compartment 14 is at least partially open, and the storage compartment can be located in particular completely in the storage volume of the instrument panel. The cover 16 extends in a substantially S-shaped direction, so that the cover 16 also covers the side of the storage compartment 14 facing the motor vehicle interior.

[0027] exist Figure 2In the illustrated intermediate position of the cover 16, the opening 12 of the storage compartment 14 is completely closed by the cover 16, wherein at the same time the storage compartment 18 is released, which is Figure 1 In the open position shown, the cover 16 is still completely covered and closed. Objects can also be stored in the storage compartment 18 via the upwardly facing storage compartment opening 22. Preferably, an electronic device, in particular a mobile phone 20, can be stored in the storage compartment 18 and can be connected to a charging structure (not shown) in order to be charged with electrical energy and / or to be able to exchange data with the data infrastructure of the motor vehicle.

[0028] exist Figure 3 In the closed position of the cover 16 shown, the opening 12 is still covered and closed, but the side of the storage compartment 14 facing the motor vehicle interior is free. The cover 16 can be rolled up with a certain volume behind the storage compartment 14, for example in a space-saving installation manner.

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the storage compartment 14, which can be displaced horizontally, in particular in the X direction, can be removed from the storage compartment 14 in the manner of a drawer. Figure 3 Its retracted position is shown in Figure 4 . For example, the cover 16 is moved so far into the closed position that the stop of the cover 16 comes into contact with a switching element, which activates a drive motor (not shown). After the cover 16 has reached the closed position, the drive motor can then automatically displace the storage compartment 14 into the extended position. In the extended position, the storage compartment 14 can in particular completely or partially cover the storage compartment 18 and / or the objects, preferably the mobile phone 20, housed in the storage compartment 18. In this case, the opening 12 of the storage compartment 14 previously covered by the cover 16 is simultaneously released again, and the storage compartment is thereby opened. This makes it possible to provide two storage possibilities that do not interfere with each other in a way that saves installation space.

Claims

1. A storage device (10) for a motor vehicle, characterized in that The storage device comprises a storage compartment (14) for receiving objects and a cover (16) which is displaceable relative to the storage compartment (14), the cover being used to cover an opening (12) of the storage compartment (14) in a closed position and to at least partially release the opening (12) in an open position, Therein, an automatic, substantially horizontal displacement of the storage compartment (14) between a retracted position and an extended position can be triggered by a relative movement of the cover (16) relative to the storage compartment (14).

2. The storage device (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that: A kinematic coupling of the cover (16) to the storage compartment (14) is provided for displacing the storage compartment (14) by mechanical coupling and / or by electronic coupling.

3. The storage device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: A storage compartment (18) for storing objects is provided, wherein, in the extended position, the storage compartment (14) at least partially covers a storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18), and / or in the open position, the cover (16) at least partially covers the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18).

4. The storage device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that In the open position, the cover (16) at least partially covers the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18), In the intermediate position, the cover at least partially covers the opening (12) of the storage compartment (14) and at least partially releases the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18), and In the closed position, the cover at least partially covers the opening (12) of the storage compartment, Therein, in the intermediate position, the cover (16) blocks the displacement of the storage compartment (14), and in the closed position, the cover releases a cross section for displacing the storage compartment (14).

5. The storage device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that: The storage compartment (18) is provided with a charging structure for connecting an appliance arranged in the storage compartment (18) and / or for charging the appliance.

6. The storage device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The substantially vertical displacement of the storage compartment (18) between the retracted position and the raised position can be automatically triggered by a relative movement of the cover (16) and / or the storage compartment (14) relative to the storage compartment (18).

7. The storage device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The covering element (16) is designed as a roller blind, wherein the roller blind comprises panels connected one behind the other, wherein the panels are guided displaceably in at least one lateral guide rail.

8. The storage device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The storage compartment (14) is at least partially contoured to form a cup holder.

9. The storage device (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that: A movement coupling of the cover (16) to the storage compartment (14) is provided for displacing the storage compartment (14) by mechanical coupling with the assistance of a driver element acting on a joystick element and / or by electronic coupling with the assistance of at least one drive motor controlled by a control device.

10. The storage device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that The object is a mobile phone (20).

11. The storage device (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that In the extended position, the storage compartment (14) completely covers the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18), and / or in the open position, the cover (16) completely covers the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18).

12. The storage device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that In the open position, the cover (16) completely covers the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18).

13. The storage device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that In the intermediate position, the cover completely covers the opening (12) of the storage compartment (14) and completely releases the storage compartment opening (22) of the storage compartment (18).

14. The storage device (10) according to claim 4, characterized in that In the closed position, the cover completely covers the opening (12) of the storage compartment.

15. The storage device (10) according to claim 5, characterized in that The appliance is a mobile phone (20).

16. The storage device (10) according to claim 7, characterized in that The plates are movably connected one after the other.

17. A central console, the central console being arranged between a driver's seat and a passenger seat in an interior space of a motor vehicle, characterized in that: The center console has a storage device (10) according to one of claims 1 to 16, wherein the storage compartment (14) can be completely or partially lowered into the instrument panel in the retracted position and / or the cover (16) can be completely or partially retracted into the instrument panel in the closed position.

18. An interior trim component, the interior trim component being used in the interior space of a motor vehicle, characterized in that: The interior component has a center console according to claim 17 and an instrument panel adjoining the center console, wherein the instrument panel has a storage volume for accommodating a storage compartment (14) in a retracted position and / or for accommodating a cover (16) in a closed position.

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