Storage device for vehicle interior decoration and vehicle interior decoration

Abstract

The utility model relates to a storage device for a vehicle interior decoration and the vehicle interior decoration. The storage device comprises a container and a cover; a latch (42) movable relative to the cover between a locked position and an unlocked position; a pusher (46, 62) movable relative to the cover between a rest position and an actuated position; and an elastic return member (68) that tends to move the pusher (62) toward the rest position. Moving the pusher (62) into the actuated position rotates the latch (42) into the unlocked position. The device also includes a tab (66) extending from the pusher (62) to an end in contact with the latch (42), the tab (66) elastically deforming when the pusher (62) is moved between the rest position and the actuated position.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a kind of storage device for vehicle interior decoration and vehicle interior decoration.This type of storage device includes: container;Cover, the cover can be moved between open configuration and closed configuration relative to the container;Latch, the latch can be rotated between locking position and unlocking position relative to the cover;First elastic return component, the first elastic return component tends to make the latch relative to the cover towards the locking position move;Pusher, the pusher can be moved between stationary position and actuation position relative to the cover;And second elastic return component, the second elastic return component tends to make the pusher relative to the cover towards the stationary position move;The storage device is configured so that the movement of the pusher from the stationary position to the actuation position causes the rotation of the latch from the locking position to the unlocking position. BACKGROUND

[0002] The utility model is particularly suitable for storage device for vehicle interior decoration, such as glove box.Such storage device is integrated in the interior of vehicle, in particular motor vehicle.In the document US2007 / 0080553, such storage device is described in particular.

[0003] However, the locking mechanism of such storage device is generally sensitive to vibrations generated when the vehicle is moving.This can result in undesirable noise, or even in the case of particularly strong vibrations, in the cover being opened accidentally.In order to solve these problems, it is common practice to equip the locking mechanism with felt pad dampers, or to lubricate the mechanism. SUMMARY

[0004] The utility model discloses a storage device, which is less sensitive to vehicle vibration than the prior art. To this end, the utility model discloses a storage device of the aforementioned type, which comprises: a container; a lid that is movable relative to the container between an open configuration and a closed configuration; a latch that is rotatable relative to the lid between a locked position and an unlocked position; a first elastic return member that tends to move the latch relative to the lid towards the locked position; a pusher that is movable relative to the lid between a rest position and an actuation position; and a second elastic return member that tends to move the pusher relative to the lid towards the rest position; the storage device being configured such that movement of the pusher from the rest position to the actuation position causes rotation of the latch from the locked position to the unlocked position; the storage device further comprising at least one tab extending between a first end and a second end, the first end being integral with the pusher, the second end being in contact with the latch in both the rest position and the actuation position of the pusher, the at least one tab being configured to elastically deform when the pusher is moved between the rest position and the actuation position.

[0005] According to other advantageous aspects of the utility model, the storage device comprises one or more of the following features, taken individually or in all technically possible combinations:

[0006] - the storage device is configured such that, with the pusher in the rest position and the latch in the locked position, the at least one tab exerts an elastic force on the latch, tending to move the pusher away from the latch;

[0007] - the pusher is rotatable relative to the lid between the rest position and the actuation position;

[0008] - the pusher is translatable relative to the lid between the rest position and the actuation position;

[0009] - the pusher and the at least one tab are formed in a single piece;

[0010] - the second elastic return member is formed integrally with the pusher and the at least one tab;

[0011] - the storage device further comprises a fitting member integral with the container, such that the latch, in the locked position, can engage with the fitting member to hold the lid in the closed configuration; and in the unlocked position, the latch is disengaged from the fitting member, thereby allowing the lid to be displaced into the open configuration;

[0012] - the assembly member comprises at least one opening formed in the container; the latch comprises at least one hook; and in the locked position of the latch, the at least one hook is adapted to engage in the at least one opening to retain the cover in the closed configuration;

[0013] - the storage device further comprises a third elastic return member tending to move the cover towards the open configuration with respect to the container;

[0014] - the container is designed to be positioned in a vehicle so that the chamber is open at the top.

[0015] The utility model also relates to a vehicle interior decoration, which comprises the storage device as described above. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0016] The utility model will become more apparent by reading the following description, given by way of non-limiting example only, and in reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 and Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of a storage device according to one embodiment of the utility model; and

[0018] Figure 3 and Figure 4 is Figure 1 and Figure 2 is a detail view of the storage device shown in DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Figure 1 and Figure 2 shows a storage device 10 according to one embodiment of the utility model.

[0020] The device 10 is particularly suitable for interior decoration of vehicles, in particular motor vehicles.

[0021] The storage device 10 comprises a container 12, a cover 14 and a locking mechanism 16. In the embodiment shown, the storage device 10 further comprises an elastic return member 18, for example a spring 18.

[0022] The container 12 forms a chamber 20 intended to receive items stored by the user of the vehicle equipped with the storage device 10. In particular, the container 12 has an upper edge 22 having a closed profile, defining said chamber 20. In the embodiment shown, the container 12 is intended to be arranged in a vehicle so that the chamber 20 is preferably open at the top.

[0023] In the illustrated embodiment, the container 12 comprises an assembly member 24. More particularly, in the illustrated embodiment, the assembly member 24 has two openings 26 in the container 12, close to the top edge 22. The assembly member 24 will be described in more detail below.

[0024] The lid 14 is movable relative to the container 12 between a closed configuration and an open configuration. In the closed configuration, the lid 14 is joined to the upper edge 22 of the container 12 so as to close the chamber 20. In the open configuration, which is not illustrated, the lid 14 is moved away from the upper edge 22 of the container 12 so as to allow access to the chamber 20.

[0025] In the illustrated embodiment, the lid 14 is rotatable relative to the container 12 along a first axis 28. Preferably, the first axis 28 is arranged opposite the assembly member 24 relative to the chamber 20.

[0026] In the illustrated embodiment, the device is configured so that the first axis 28 is arranged substantially horizontally and the lid 14 is pivoted upwards into the open configuration.

[0027] In the illustrated embodiment, the spring 18 tends to rotate the lid 14 relative to the container 12 towards the open configuration. In a variant, which is not illustrated, the device 10 does not comprise a spring and the lid can be pivoted manually relative to the container 12.

[0028] In the illustrated embodiment, the lid 14 comprises a lower element 30 and an upper element 32. In the closed configuration of the lid 14, the lower element 30 faces the chamber 20.

[0029] The lower element 30 and the upper element 32 are joined together to form an internal compartment 34.

[0030] The lower element 30 comprises at least one aperture 36 opening into the internal compartment 34. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower element 30 comprises two apertures 36. In the closed configuration of the lid 14, each of the apertures 36 is arranged opposite an opening 26 in the container 12, as described below.

[0031] The upper element 32 comprises an outer surface 37 opposite the internal compartment 34, a cutout 38 having a closed profile formed in said outer surface and opening into the internal compartment 34, and a post 40 projecting into said internal compartment 34.

[0032] The locking mechanism 16 is designed to hold the lid 14 in the closed configuration and to allow it to be opened by a user of the vehicle.

[0033] The locking mechanism 16 comprises a latch 42, a first elastic return member 44, and an actuation element 46.

[0034] The latch 42 comprises a main body 50 and at least one hook 52.

[0035] The body 50 has an elongated shape extending between two ends 54. The body 50 is arranged in the inner compartment 34 of the lid 14 and each of the two ends 54 is hinged to the lower compartment 30. Thus, the latch 42 can be rotated relative to the lid 14 along a second axis 56 which is substantially parallel to the first axis 28.

[0036] The body 50 has a bearing surface 58 extending between the two ends 54. In a plane perpendicular to the second axis 56, the bearing surface 58 preferably has a curved cross-section.

[0037] At least one hook 52 protrudes from the body 50, opposite the bearing surface 58. In the illustrated embodiment, the latch 42 has two hooks 52, each positioned close to one end 54 of the body 50. Each of the hooks 52 is arranged in one of the holes 36 of the lower element 30 of the lid 14 so as to protrude outside the inner compartment 34.

[0038] The latch 42 is rotatable relative to the lid 14 between a locked position and an unlocked position. Figure 1 、 Figure 2 and Figure 4 The latch 42 is shown in the locked position.

[0039] In the locked position, the latch 42 can engage with the fitting member 24 to hold the lid 14 in the closed configuration. In the illustrated embodiment, in the locked position of the latch 42, each of the hooks 52 is adapted to engage in the opening 26 of the container 12 to hold the lid 14 in the closed configuration.

[0040] As will be described hereafter, in the unlocked position, the latch 42 is disengaged from the fitting member 24.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the above-described latch 42 is made in a single piece, preferably of a plastic material such as PA6-GF30.

[0042] The first elastic return member 44 tends to move the latch 42 relative to the lid 14 towards the locked position. In the illustrated embodiment, the first elastic return member 44 is in the form of an elastic sheet attached to the lower element 30, arranged in the inner compartment 34 and in contact with the latch body 50.

[0043] The actuation element 46 is arranged in the inner compartment 34 and comprises a support 60, a pusher 62, an actuation rod 64, at least one tab 66 and a second elastic return member 68.

[0044] The support 60 is hinged to the upper element 32 of the lid 14 along a third axis 70 which is substantially parallel to the first axis 28 and to the second axis 56. The support 60 extends substantially in a plane comprising the third axis 70.

[0045] As will be described below, the actuation element 46 is able to rotate along the third axis 70 between a rest position and an actuation position, with respect to the lid 14. Figures 2 to 4 The actuation element 46 is shown in its rest position. The rest position and the operating position are described in more detail below.

[0046] The pusher 62 forms a protrusion with respect to the support 60 and has an actuation surface 72 which is substantially parallel to said support. The pusher 62 is received in the cutout 38 of the upper element 32 so that, in the rest position of said pusher 62, the actuation surface 72 is flush with the outer surface 37 of said upper element 32.

[0047] The pressure exerted on the actuation surface 72 in the direction of the lower element 30 is able to cause the rotation of the actuation element 46 from the rest position to the actuation position.

[0048] In a variant which is not shown, the pusher 62 is able to translate between a rest position and an actuation position, with respect to the lid.

[0049] The actuation rod 64 extends substantially parallel to the third axis 70. The actuation rod 64 forms a protrusion with respect to the support 60 which is opposite the pusher 62 with respect to the plane in which said support 60 extends. In said plane, the actuation surface 72 is substantially located between the third axis 70 and the actuation rod 64.

[0050] In the rest position of the actuation element 46, the actuation rod 64 is at a distance from the bearing surface 58 of the main body 50 of the latch 42. As will be described below, the actuation rod 64 achieves contact with said bearing surface 58 when moving from the rest position to the actuation position of said actuation element 46.

[0051] The at least one tab 66 protrudes from the support on one side of the actuation rod 64. More precisely, the at least one tab 66 extends between a first end which is integral with the support 60 and a second free end 76. Preferably, the at least one tab 66 has a curved shape between the first end and the second end 76.

[0052] In the embodiment shown, the actuation element 46 comprises two tabs 66 which are located on either side of the actuation rod 64 in a direction parallel to the third axis 70.

[0053] The second end 76 of each tab 66 is in contact with the bearing surface 58 of the main body 50 of the latch 42. Each of the tabs 66 is able to elastically deform when the actuation element 46 moves between the rest position and the actuation position.

[0054] Preferably, when the actuation element 46 is in the rest position and the latch 42 is in the locked position, each of the tabs 66 exerts an elastic force on the bearing surface 58, tending to pivot the actuation element 46 so as to move the pusher 62 away from the latch 42.

[0055] The second elastic return member 68 tends to move the pusher 62 towards the rest position with respect to the cover 14.

[0056] In the embodiment shown, the second elastic return member 68 extends substantially in the plane of the support 60 with respect to said support. More precisely, the second elastic return member 68 takes the form of a C-shaped bar, each end of which is integral with the support. The second elastic return member 68 is arranged opposite the pusher 62 with respect to the third axis 70.

[0057] In the embodiment shown, the bar forming the second elastic return member 68 comprises a central portion 78 arranged between the two ends of said bar. The central portion 78 is in contact with the upright 40 of the upper element 32. As will be described below, said central portion 78 is capable of elastically deforming when in contact with said upright 40 when the actuation element 46 is rotated about the third axis 70.

[0058] In the embodiment shown, the actuation element 46 described above is made in a single piece, preferably of plastic material.

[0059] Preferably, the actuation element 46 and the latch 42 are made of different materials. For example, the plastic material used for the actuation element 46 is of the P / E-MD18 type.

[0060] The operation of the storage device 10 will now be described.

[0061] When the vehicle equipped with the storage device 10 is moving, the cover 14 is generally in the closed position. The latch 42 is then in the locked position, in which each of the hooks 52 is engaged in an opening 26 in the container 12.

[0062] The actuation element 46 is in the rest position, in which the actuation rod 64 is at a distance from the bearing surface 58 of the latch body 50.

[0063] On the other hand, the second end 76 of each of the tabs 66 of said actuation element is in contact with said bearing surface 58.

[0064] The vehicle vibrations transmitted to the latch 42 are thus absorbed by the cover 14 via the tabs 66 and the actuation element 46 assembly. The result is a reduction in parasitic noise that can be generated by the locking mechanism 16 when the vehicle is in motion. Similarly, the dissipation of vibrations prevents the unintentional unlocking of the latch 42.

[0065] When the vehicle user wishes to access the cavity 20 of the container 12, they exert pressure on the actuation surface 72 of the pusher 62. The actuation element 46 then pivots about the third axis 70 from the rest position to the actuation position relative to the lid 14.

[0066] During the pivoting of the actuation element 46, the actuation bar 64 comes into contact with the bearing surface 58 of the body 50 of the latch 42. When it continues to pivot, the actuation bar 64 tilts the latch 42 about the second axis 56 from the locked position to the unlocked position. During this tilting movement, the tab 66 slides along the curved bearing surface 58.

[0067] Tilting the latch 42 causes the hook 52 to disengage from the opening 26 in the container 12. The spring 18 then relaxes, causing the lid 14 to pivot upwards, for example from the open configuration to the closed configuration.

[0068] In addition, during the pivoting of the actuation element 46 and before the contact between the actuation bar 64 and the latch 42, the tab 66 elastically deforms in a constrained manner. More precisely, the tab 66 is subjected to a constrained deflection, the second end 76 of the tab bearing on the bearing surface 58 of the latch.

[0069] Furthermore, during the pivoting of the actuation element 46, the central portion 78 of the second elastic return member 68 elastically deforms in a constrained manner, bearing on the post 40.

[0070] When the latch 42 is in the unlocked position, the user stops exerting pressure on the pusher 62. The second elastic return member 68 then resumes its initial shape, causing the actuation element 46 to return to its rest position relative to the lid 14. Similarly, the first elastic return member 44 causes the latch 42 to return to the locked position, while the lid 14 is maintained in the open configuration.

[0071] Likewise, the tab 66 returns to its initial configuration, in which the first end of the tab moves away from the bearing surface 58. The second end 76 of the tab remains in contact with the bearing surface.

[0072] To close the lid 14, the user folds it back against the upper edge 22 of the container, while exerting further pressure on the pusher 62 to reengage the hook 52 with the opening 26.

[0073] Thanks to the permanent contact between the latch and the tab 66 of the actuation element 46 connected to the lid, such a locking mechanism 16 dissipates the vibrations transmitted to the latch 42. This eliminates undesirable noise without the need for additional components.

Claims

1. A storage device (10) for vehicle interior trim, the storage device of this type comprising: a container (12); a lid (14) movable relative to the container between an open configuration and a closed configuration; a latch (42) rotatable relative to the lid (14) between a locked position and an unlocked position; a first elastic return member (44) tending to move the latch (42) relative to the lid (14) toward the locked position; a pusher (62) movable relative to the lid (14) between a rest position and an actuation position; and a second elastic return member (68) tending to move the pusher (62) relative to the lid (14) toward the rest position; the storage device (10) being configured such that movement of the pusher (62) from the rest position to the actuation position causes rotation of the latch (42) from the locked position to the unlocked position; characterized in that the storage device further comprises at least one tab (66) extending between a first end integral with the pusher (62) and a second end in contact with the latch (42) in both the rest position and the actuation position of the pusher (62), the at least one tab (66) being configured to elastically deform when the pusher (62) moves between the rest position and the actuation position.

2. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the storage device being configured such that, with the pusher (62) in the rest position and the latch (42) in the locked position, the at least one tab (66) exerts an elastic force on the latch (42) tending to move the pusher (62) away from the latch (42).

3. Storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the pusher (62) is rotatable relative to the lid (14) between the rest position and the actuation position.

4. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the pusher (62) and the at least one tab (66) are formed in a single piece.

5. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the second elastic return member (68) is formed integrally with the pusher (62) and the at least one tab (66).

6. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, the storage device further comprises a fitting member (24) integral with the container (12) such that the latch (42) in the locked position is engageable with the fitting member (24) to retain the lid (14) in the closed configuration; and in the unlocked position, the latch (42) is disengaged from the fitting member (24) thereby allowing displacement of the lid (14) into the open configuration.

7. The storage device for vehicle interior trim according to claim 6, characterized in that, the fitting member (24) comprises at least one opening (26) formed in the container (12); the latch (42) comprises at least one hook (52); and in the locked position of the latch (42), the at least one hook (52) is adapted to engage in the at least one opening (26) to retain the lid (14) in the closed configuration.

8. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The storage device also comprises a third elastic return member (18) tending to move the lid (14) with respect to the container (12) towards the open configuration.

9. The storage device (10) for interior trim of a vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that, The container (12) is intended to be arranged in the vehicle so that the chamber (20) is open at the top.

10. A vehicle interior trim, characterized by The vehicle interior trim comprises a storage device (10) for a vehicle interior trim according to any one of claims 1-9.

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