Variable luggage compartment for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle having a variable luggage compartment

Abstract

The utility model relates to a kind of variable luggage compartment (1) for motor vehicle, the luggage compartment includes first shell (2), and the first shell at least has first side wall, first upper top wall and front end wall.The variable luggage compartment (1) is characterized in that, the first shell (2) can be displaced into at least one another position from first position by means of guiding device (8).Furthermore, the utility model relates to a motor vehicle, which has such variable luggage compartment (1).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to a variable luggage compartment for a motor vehicle, comprising a first housing having at least a first side wall, a first upper top wall and a front end wall. Furthermore, the utility model relates to a motor vehicle having such a variable luggage compartment. BACKGROUND

[0002] DE 102006052594 A1 shows a convertible top box for a convertible, comprising a substantially rigid flap which is pivotably connected with the vehicle and constitutes one side part of the convertible top box, comprising a bottom part which is mounted on the flap and is connectable with the vehicle, the bottom part being made of a planar, film-like material and being provided with a preloading element which preloads the flap in the convertible top accommodating position of the convertible top box. SUMMARY

[0003] The task underlying the utility model is to provide a luggage compartment for a motor vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle having a movable seat arrangement in the rear seat area of the motor vehicle, having a variable luggage compartment volume, and a motor vehicle having such a luggage compartment.

[0004] The task is solved by the technical solution of the present application. Advantageous embodiments of the utility model are described by the following description and the drawings.

[0005] The first aspect of the utility model relates to a variable luggage compartment for a motor vehicle, comprising a first housing having at least a first side wall, a first upper top wall and a front end wall. The luggage compartment is characterized in that the first housing is displaceable from a first position into at least one further position by means of a guide device. In other words, the luggage compartment volume should be variable or changeable by displacement or movement of the first housing along the guide device, especially in the state in which the variable luggage compartment is installed in or on the motor vehicle. Especially in the state in which it is installed in the motor vehicle, the luggage compartment, i.e. the luggage compartment volume, should be at least partially delimited by the first side wall in the vehicle transverse direction, by the upper top wall in the vehicle height direction and by the front end wall in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The guide device comprises at least one guide rail along which the first housing is movably supported in the longitudinal direction, especially in the state in which the luggage compartment is installed in the motor vehicle, in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The at least one guide rail of the guide device can be mounted on one of the two side walls, for example, or connected with the first housing, and is configured to be installable in the rear area of the motor vehicle. Especially the guide device has two guide rails, one of which can be arranged on each side wall. The guide rail can have at least one guide groove along which the first housing is movable in the longitudinal direction, for example. The movement path of the first housing can be limited in the longitudinal direction by at least one stop of the guide device, for example. If the guide device has at least one guide rail, this stop can be formed by the end of the guide groove, for example. In the first position, the first housing can be moved maximally forward in the longitudinal direction, i.e. in the vehicle longitudinal direction or in the forward travel direction of the motor vehicle in the state in which it is installed in the motor vehicle. If the first housing is moved maximally forward in the first position, the luggage compartment volume can be maximized. In the at least one further position, the first housing can be moved backward from the first position, i.e. against the forward travel direction or against the longitudinal direction, for example, whereby the luggage compartment volume can be reduced compared to the first position. The luggage compartment volume can be delimited forward, i.e. in the state in which it is installed in the motor vehicle, towards the interior space of the motor vehicle or the passenger area of the motor vehicle by the front end wall. The luggage compartment volume can be delimited downward, i.e. in the state in which it is installed in the motor vehicle, against the vehicle height direction by the interior space floor of the motor vehicle. Additionally or alternatively, the first housing can have a first bottom wall opposite the top wall. Especially the two first side walls, the first upper top wall and, if present, the first bottom wall can be connected with the end wall. Especially the first housing can be integrally configured and made of aluminum, especially configured as an aluminum turnover bend, plastic and / or hard plastic, such as a thermoset plastic, for example. Opposite the end wall against the longitudinal direction, the first housing has no wall in order to load luggage into the luggage compartment, especially in the state in which it is installed in the motor vehicle. The resulting advantage is that the luggage compartment volume can be changed by movement of the first housing in the longitudinal direction.The first housing can be moved against the longitudinal direction most possible, especially in the installed state in a motor vehicle, in order to obtain the smallest possible luggage compartment volume, thereby providing the smallest possible movement space for the luggage items, for example in the case of a small load, i.e. less luggage items to be placed in the luggage compartment, thereby the luggage items can move only as little as possible, for example when the motor vehicle is driving around a bend, so that the disturbing noise generated by the movement of the luggage items is kept as small as possible. In the installed state, especially in a motor vehicle having a seat device or a rear seat device movable in the longitudinal direction, the following advantage arises: By moving the first housing against the longitudinal direction, the movement path of the seat device, especially against the longitudinal direction (in the direction of travel), can be increased. Especially the seat device can be adjusted into a lying position, i.e. a backrest pivoted backwards is retracted into an area which overlaps the luggage compartment before the first housing is moved. The seat device, especially the rear seat device, is to be understood as a rear seat or a rear bench seat arranged especially behind the driver's seat and the front passenger's seat, which is configured for enabling a vehicle passenger to sit or to sit down in the motor vehicle.

[0006] The largest luggage compartment volume can be provided in the first position, the guide device can have or provide the stop or the first stop for the first position. In the second position, the first housing can be moved most possible against the longitudinal direction along the guide direction, for which, i.e. for the second position, the guide device can have a second stop. Between the first position and the second position, the first housing can occupy a plurality of intermediate positions. In order to immobilize the first housing, especially in the installed state in the motor vehicle, during driving of the motor vehicle, the guide device can have a locking device for fixedly holding the first housing in a desired or set position. If the guide device is configured, for example, as a guide rail having at least one guide groove along which the first housing can be guided, the guide rail can have, for example, at least one holding block as a locking device, which can be arranged in the guide groove and which can be tightened or fixed and / or loosened, for example by a screw, and which can be moved along the guide groove, so that a fixed position can be occupied. Especially the guide rail can have two holding blocks in order to fix the first housing in an intermediate position, i.e. in a position for which no stop can be provided, for example, by the end of the guide groove. Additionally or alternatively, the guide device can have a screw arranged parallel to the guide groove, to which the first housing is connected and which can be moved along the guide groove upon rotation of the screw. The screw can be rotatable, for example, by a drive device configured as a screw drive, in order to move the first housing in the longitudinal direction.

[0007] An expansion of the variable luggage compartment provides that at least one second housing with at least a second side wall and a second upper roof can be telescopically displaced relative to the first housing by means of a guide. In other words, the first housing and the second housing should be movable into one another along the guide. It is provided, in particular, that the first housing can be moved along the guide through the second housing, i.e. the two housing parts can be moved into one another. In particular, the two housing parts can be moved independently of one another along the guide, the guide can have a second locking device for locking the second housing for displacement or movement of the second housing. The guide, which is configured, for example, as a rail or at least one rail, can have a second guide channel in the rail for displacement or movement of the second housing and, in particular, a second locking device for locking or securing the second housing. The second housing can have two second side walls in the transverse direction or in the state of installation in the motor vehicle and one second upper roof in the vehicle height direction. In addition, the second housing can have a second bottom wall opposite the second upper roof. Through these walls of the second housing a first passage space can be defined, through which the first housing can be moved. In other words, the second housing is configured through in the longitudinal direction or open, i.e. does not have an end wall, so that the first housing can be passed through or the second housing can be moved onto the first housing. The advantage that arises through the second housing is that luggage items in the luggage compartment, i.e. in the state of installation of the luggage compartment in the motor vehicle, are separated from the vehicle interior in any position of the first housing and are not thrown forward in the longitudinal direction into the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle in the event of full braking. For example, when the first housing is in a first position for maximum luggage compartment volume, the second housing can be arranged between the first housing and the luggage compartment cover of the motor vehicle in the longitudinal direction. In other words, the second housing can adjoin or be arranged behind the first housing in the longitudinal direction. Thus, the luggage compartment is defined by the walls of the first and second housing parts and by the luggage compartment cover and, in particular, is separated from the remaining interior of the motor vehicle by the housing walls. Thus, a larger luggage compartment volume can be separated from the vehicle interior by means of the second housing, so that luggage items arranged therein are not thrown in the event of full braking compared to a definition by the first housing alone.

[0008] An expansion of the variable luggage compartment provides that a third housing with at least a third side wall and a third upper top wall is telescopically displaceable relative to the first and second housing by means of guide means. In other words, the three housing parts should be movable into one another along the guide means. For example in the second position of the first housing for the minimum luggage compartment volume, the three housing parts are movable into one another, i.e. for example the first housing can be moved into the first passage space of the second housing and the second housing containing the first housing can be moved into the second passage space of the third housing. The second passage space can be defined similar to the first passage space by the walls of the third housing, at least upward through the third top wall and laterally through the two third side walls. Furthermore, the third housing can have a third bottom wall which can define the second passage space downward, i.e. against the vehicle height direction and opposite the third top wall. The advantage produced by the third housing is that the luggage compartment volume is variable or changeable in the longitudinal direction on a particularly long displacement path. For example the luggage compartment volume can be particularly small in the second position of the first housing, since the first housing can have a particularly small length in the longitudinal direction, but in the first position of the first housing the intermediate space between the first housing and the luggage compartment lid of the motor vehicle can be covered or separated from the remaining interior of the motor vehicle by the second and third housing. It is provided in particular that the housing walls are configured to be opaque or light-tight. The advantage produced by the opaque walls of the housing, in particular by its top wall, is that luggage items or valuables such as laptops placed in the variable luggage compartment are not visible from the outside of the motor vehicle or the luggage compartment. Thereby it can be avoided to tempt theft of valuables.

[0009] One extension of the variable luggage compartment specifies that the guiding device has three guide slots constructed separately from each other, along which a first housing, a second housing, and / or a third housing can be independently displaced. In other words, the guiding device is constructed as at least one guide rail having guide slots constructed separately for each housing. The locking device of the guiding device can be configured to lock or fix each housing in a corresponding position with respect to the longitudinal direction. For this purpose, at least one retaining block, particularly two retaining blocks, can be provided in each guide slot, which can be locked in a position with respect to the longitudinal direction and can be reversibly released without damage to allow the retaining block to move or move along the guide slot. Additionally or alternatively, screws can be arranged parallel to one, two, or all three guide slots, and the housings can be moved along the guide rails along the screws by the rotation of the respective screws (e.g., driven by a screw driver as a drive device). The resulting advantage is that the housings can be displaced with respect to the longitudinal direction. The advantage of the locking device is that the housings can be locked in a position or location with respect to the longitudinal direction. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the housings from sliding or moving during vehicle operation. The guiding device may include at least one guide rail, and the housing is movably fixed to the guide rail in the longitudinal direction by means of side walls, for example, in each of a guide groove. In particular, the guiding device has two guide rails, with the two side walls of the housing respectively fixed to one guide rail.

[0010] One extension of the variable cargo compartment specifies that the guiding device has a drive mechanism for shifting a first housing, a second housing, and / or a third housing. The drive mechanism may, for example, have an electric motor by means of which at least one housing, particularly the first housing, can be shifted or moved longitudinally along the guiding device. If the guiding device includes at least one guide rail, the electric motor can be mounted on said at least one guide rail. If the guiding device includes two guide rails, one electric motor can be mounted on each guide rail. The drive mechanism may, for example, include a gear, which can be driven, for example, by said at least one electric motor, by means of which the housings, for example, are connected to a rack, can move longitudinally. It may be specified that the drive mechanism has a separate electric motor for more than one housing, particularly for each housing, for moving the corresponding housing. Alternatively, it may be specified that the drive mechanism has a transmission mechanism by which the movement of the corresponding housing can be switched by means of only one electric motor or only one electric motor per guide rail. The drive mechanism may, for example, have a display and operation unit by means of which, for example, the housing to be moved can be selected first, and then the housing can be moved forward and backward longitudinally by means of at least two buttons. The resulting advantage is that the housing components do not need to be moved manually; that is, they can be moved with particularly little effort or automatically.

[0011] The second aspect of this utility model relates to a motor vehicle having a variable luggage compartment, and more particularly to a variable luggage compartment according to the first aspect of this utility model. The advantages and advantageous extensions of the first aspect of this utility model can be considered as advantages and advantageous extensions of the second aspect of this utility model, and vice versa.

[0012] A motor vehicle with a variable luggage compartment is characterized in that at least one guiding device is disposed or fixed to the vehicle body in the rear region of the vehicle and the luggage compartment is defined by an openable luggage compartment cover. In other words, the variable luggage compartment is disposed in the rear region of the motor vehicle, which has an openable luggage compartment cover. In the motor vehicle, the luggage compartment is defined laterally by the side walls of the respective housings, upwardly (i.e., in the vehicle height direction) by the respective top walls of the housings, longitudinally by the end walls of the first housings, and rearwardly (i.e., against the longitudinal direction) by the luggage compartment cover. The luggage compartment can be defined downwardly by the vehicle floor plate disposed in the rear region of the motor vehicle or alternatively by the bottom walls of the housings. The luggage compartment can be adjusted to the desired size by means of an operating panel, for example, disposed on the luggage compartment cover or on the side wall of the vehicle body, thereby adjusting the free space for the movement or possible movement path of seating equipment, especially rear seat equipment. To load luggage into the luggage compartment, the luggage compartment cover can be opened and the luggage placed into the luggage compartment. The resulting advantage is that the volume of the luggage compartment in the motor vehicle can be changed.

[0013] An extended embodiment of the motor vehicle specifies a seating arrangement in the rear seat area that is movable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. As described above, the seating arrangement is constructed as a rear seat or rear bench of the motor vehicle, particularly positioned in the longitudinal direction behind the driver's seat and / or front passenger seat and configured to allow vehicle passengers to sit there. The longitudinal direction extends or points in the forward direction of travel of the motor vehicle. The advantage of this movable seating arrangement is that even particularly tall individuals can sit comfortably, for example, with sufficient legroom, because the seating arrangement can move backward in the reverse longitudinal direction. The advantage of combining this with a variable luggage compartment in the motor vehicle is that the seating arrangement can move completely or particularly far backward when, for example, the first housing is in a second position. Specifically, the seating arrangement is specified to have at least one backrest that can tilt or pivot toward the luggage compartment cover. The advantage of combining this with a variable luggage compartment in the motor vehicle is that the backrest can tilt and therefore a particularly comfortable sitting and / or reclining position can be occupied by a passenger seated on the seating arrangement.

[0014] The variable luggage compartment in the motor vehicle includes a first housing, preferably an additional second housing, and particularly preferably an additional third housing.

[0015] An extended embodiment of the motor vehicle specifies that, depending on the position of the first housing and the seat equipment, the second and / or third housing may be longitudinally arranged such that, at least partially, their respective side walls and top walls define a first free region between the first housing, particularly the end wall of the first housing, and the seat equipment, and / or a second free region or intermediate region between the first housing and the trunk lid. For example, when the first housing is in a second position and the seat equipment is not retracted or moved to the end wall of the first housing, a free region, i.e., the first free region, exists or is formed between the end wall and the seat equipment. The second and / or third housing may be disposed within this first free region, such that the first free region is at least partially separated from the remaining interior space by the walls of the second and / or third housing. When the first housing is in a first position, the free region between the trunk lid and the first housing, i.e., the second free region or intermediate region, may be at least partially separated from the remaining interior space by the second and / or third housing. When the first housing is in the intermediate position, i.e., between the first and second positions in the longitudinal direction, if the variable luggage compartment has three housings, the first free area is at least partially separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space, for example, by the second housing and the second free area by the third housing or conversely. Covering or separating the second free area provides the advantage that luggage placed therein will not be thrown forward toward the passengers during vehicle operation, for example, when the vehicle is under full braking. Covering or separating the first free area provides the advantage of providing a rearward storage surface, such as a hat rack, for passengers seated on the seating equipment.

[0016] One extended design for a motor vehicle includes a sound-insulating baffle, separately constructed from the housing, mounted on the side of the seating unit facing the trunk lid. This baffle effectively shields or reduces noise generated by sliding luggage items during vehicle operation from reaching the passenger compartment or other areas of the vehicle's interior where passengers reside. The baffle can be attached to the seating unit, for example, via bolts, on the back side of the seating unit facing the trunk lid or variable luggage compartment. This allows the baffle to move longitudinally with the seating unit. The sound-insulating baffle reduces noise from luggage moving in the trunk from entering the passenger compartment, thereby improving passenger comfort. Furthermore, the baffle provides a sense of security, especially for passengers seated on the seating unit. Additionally, luggage items positioned in the unprotected area and thrown forward during full braking will impact the baffle instead of being thrown into the passenger compartment or towards the passengers.

[0017] Motor vehicles are, for example, constructed as automobiles, especially passenger cars or commercial vehicles. Motor vehicles can be constructed as electric vehicles or hybrid vehicles or motor vehicles that can only be driven by an internal combustion engine.

[0018] Other features of this utility model are derived from the accompanying drawings and description. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the specification, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description and / or shown separately in the drawings, can be used not only in the combinations given separately, but also in other combinations or individually. Attached Figure Description

[0019] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to preferred embodiments and the accompanying drawings. The drawings are as follows: Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment with a minimum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle equipped with movable seating, wherein the seating is in a forward position; Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment with a minimum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle equipped with movable seating is shown, wherein the seating is located in a rear position. Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment with a central luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle having a movable seating arrangement is shown, wherein the seating arrangement is in a forward position; Figure 4 A schematic diagram is shown of a variable luggage compartment in a motor vehicle with movable seating equipment, having a central luggage compartment volume, wherein the seating equipment is in a central position; Figure 5 A schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment with maximum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle having movable seating equipment and a second free area not separated is shown, wherein the seating equipment is in the forward position; Figure 6 A schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment with maximum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle having movable seating equipment and a second free area separated is shown, wherein the seating equipment is in the forward position; Figure 7 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment is shown, the luggage compartment having a guiding device and a drive device, as well as a first shell in a first position for the maximum luggage compartment volume; Figure 8 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment is shown, the compartment having a guiding device and a drive device, and a first shell in a second position for minimum luggage compartment volume; and Figure 9 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment is shown, which has a guide device including two guide rails and a baffle. Detailed Implementation

[0020] Figure 1A schematic diagram is shown of a variable luggage compartment 1 with a minimum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle having a movable seating device 6, wherein the seating device is in a forward position. Figure 1 As shown, the variable luggage compartment 1 can be located in the rear area of ​​the vehicle's interior space. The vehicle may have an openable luggage compartment cover 5, through which the variable luggage compartment 1 is defined outward or rearward, i.e., against the longitudinal direction or forward direction of the vehicle, when the luggage compartment cover 5 is closed. The variable luggage compartment 1 may include a first housing 2, a second housing 3, and a third housing 4. Figure 1 In the middle, the first shell 2 can be located in the second position, that is, as close as possible to the luggage compartment cover 5. These three shells 2, 3, and 4 can be along... Figure 1 The guide device, not shown, moves in the longitudinal direction. Figure 1 In the middle, the seat equipment 6 can be located in the front position, that is, the position furthest from the luggage compartment cover 5 in the longitudinal direction. For example Figure 1 As shown, the seating device 6 may include two seats, each with its backrest positioned at different angles or locations. A first free region 11 may be provided longitudinally between the end wall of the first housing 2 and the seating device 6. The first free region 11 may be at least partially separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space by the second housing 3 and the third housing 4. In other words, the second housing 3 and the third housing 4 may be pushed into the first free region 11 along the guide device 8. Figure 1 As shown, the second housing 3 can be at least partially disposed in the second passage space surrounded by the third wall of the third housing 4. The first housing 2 can be at least partially disposed in the first passage space defined by the second wall of the second housing 3. A baffle 7 can be disposed on the rear of the seat device 6, i.e., on the side of the seat device 6 facing the luggage compartment cover. The baffle 7 can move longitudinally together with the seat device 6. In other words, the baffle 7 can be fixed or mounted on the rear of the seat device 6, for example, by means of bolts. Figure 1 As shown, when the first shell 2 occupies the second position, the luggage compartment volume can be minimized.

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram showing a variable luggage compartment 1 with a minimum luggage compartment volume and a movable seating device 6 located in the rear position is provided. Figure 1 As shown, the first housing 2 can be in the second position. To maximize leg freedom or comfort for the motor vehicle passenger seated on the seat assembly 6, the seat assembly 6 can be moved as far back as possible, i.e., toward the luggage compartment cover 5. If the first housing 2 is in the second position, the seat assembly 6 can (e.g.) Figure 2 (As shown) Move as far back as possible. In order to reduce the first free area 11 between the end wall and the seat device 6, or baffle 7, so that the seat device 6 can retract into this area, the three housing components can (as shown)Figure 2 (As shown) They can telescopically move into each other. For this purpose, the second housing 3 can move longitudinally along the guide device 8 onto or surround the first housing 2, and the third housing 4 can move onto or surround the second housing 3. In other words, the three housings can telescopically move into each other. Figure 2 As shown, the first housing 2 can be disposed within the first passage space of the second housing 3, and the second housing 3, which contains the first housing 2, can be disposed within the second passage space of the third housing 4.

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram is shown of a variable luggage compartment 1 with a central luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle equipped with movable seating, the seating being positioned in the forward position. Figure 3 As shown, the first housing 2 can be positioned in an intermediate location, i.e., between the first and second positions in the longitudinal direction. The first free region 11 between the seat device 6 and the end wall in this example (with respect to its longitudinal length) can be less than [a certain value]. Figure 1 The first free area 11 is completely separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space by the second housing component 3 and the third housing component 4, as the housings 2, 3, and 4 telescopically move into each other. The seating device 6 can be in a forward position, i.e., as forward as possible in the longitudinal direction.

[0023] Figure 4 A schematic diagram is shown of a variable luggage compartment 1 with a central luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle equipped with movable seating, the seating being positioned in an intermediate location. Figure 4 In this position, the seat device 6 can retract until it contacts its adjacent end wall. Since the first housing 2 is in the intermediate position, the seat device 6 can (e.g., Figure 4 (As shown) It is positioned between the front and rear positions. The three housing components 2, 3, and 4 can move into each other, thereby releasing a second free area 12 between the first housing 2 and the luggage compartment cover 5. This can be advantageous, for example, for transporting taller luggage, i.e., luggage that is, higher than the height dimension of housings 2, 3, and 4.

[0024] Figure 5 A schematic diagram shows a variable luggage compartment 1 with maximum luggage compartment volume in a motor vehicle having a movable seating device 6 and a second free area 12 that is not separated, with the seating device in a forward position. To transport taller luggage items, such as those exceeding the height dimension of the housings 2, 3, and 4, in the rear area of ​​the motor vehicle, the second free area 12 can be released, i.e., the second free area 12 moves between the housings 2, 3, and 4 without being separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space. Figure 5 As shown, the first housing 2 can be disposed in the first position.Figure 5 As shown, this maximizes the cargo compartment volume. Therefore, it can be stipulated that the seating equipment 6 is located in the forward position.

[0025] To prevent luggage items, such as those crossing the headrest of the seat equipment 6, from being thrown into the front area of ​​the vehicle's interior space or hitting the partition 7 when the vehicle is under full braking, for example, the second free area 12 can be at least partially separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space by the second housing 3 and the third housing 4 when the first housing 2 is in the first position. Luggage items can be placed in this separated second free area 12. Figure 5 In comparison, seat equipment 6 is for this (e.g. Figure 5 (As shown) can be in the front position.

[0026] Figure 7 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment 1 is shown, which has a guiding device 8, a drive device 13, and a first housing 2 in a first position for maximizing the luggage compartment volume. The guiding device 8 may include two guide rails 9, which may be respectively mounted on the corresponding side walls of the housings 2, 3, and 4. In other words, the side walls of the housings 2, 3, and 4 may each be fixed to a guide rail 9. The guiding device 8, or guide rails 9, may be configured to allow the housings 2, 3, and 4 to be independently displaced or moved in the longitudinal direction. Figure 7 As shown, the first housing 2 can be in the first position, thereby maximizing the volume of the luggage compartment. Housings 2, 3, and 4 can (as shown) Figure 7 (As shown) are pulled apart, so that the second free region 12, that is, the free region between the first housing 2 and the vehicle luggage compartment cover 5, and the rest of the vehicle and in Figure 7 The interior spaces, not shown, are separated. The guide device 8 may have a drive device 13 on each guide rail 9, which may include, for example, one or more electric motors. By means of the respective electric motors or drive devices 13, the housing components can move independently of each other along the guide rails 9, i.e., along the guide device 8.

[0027] Figure 8 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment 1 is shown, the compartment having a guide device 8 and a drive device 13, and a first housing 2 in a second position for minimum luggage compartment volume. Figure 8 The diagram, in perspective, illustrates how, with a minimum luggage compartment volume, the first free area 11 between the seating equipment 6 and the end wall of the first housing 2 is at least partially separated from the rest of the vehicle's interior space by means of the second housing 3 and the third housing 4. To cover or separate the first free area 11, the housings 2, 3, and 4 can be configured as follows: Figure 8The components shown partially overlap or partially move into each other. Alternatively, it can be specified that, for example, the third housing component 4 can move forward as far as possible until the seating device 6 and the second housing 3 moves completely onto or surrounds the first housing 2. In other words, housings 2, 3, and 4 can move independently of each other in the longitudinal direction along the guide device 8.

[0028] Figure 9 A perspective schematic diagram of a variable luggage compartment 1 is shown, which includes a guide device 8 comprising two guide rails 9 and a baffle 7. Seating equipment 6 is not included. Figure 9 As shown in the diagram. The baffle 7 can be configured for attachment to the back of the seating arrangement 6. The baffle 7 should isolate, for example, a motor vehicle passenger seated in the driver's seat or seat arrangement 6 from interfering noise, which is preferably a rear bench behind the driver's or front passenger seat of the motor vehicle. Interfering noise may be generated, for example, by luggage items sliding back and forth in the variable luggage compartment 1 while the motor vehicle is in motion, especially when turning. Figure 9 As shown, the guide device 8 may have guide rails 9 respectively disposed on both sides of housings 2, 3, and 4. Each guide rail 9 may have three guide slots 10, along which housings 2, 3, and 4 may move longitudinally. Furthermore, the guide device 8 may have a locking device by means of which one housing, or preferably all housings 2, 3, and 4, may be fixed or locked in their respective positions or locations longitudinally. For this purpose, the locking device may, for example, have at least one retaining block in each guide slot 10 or in the guide slot 10 of only one guide rail 9, which may be fixed by bolts, so that the corresponding housings 2, 3, and 4 cannot move past the retaining block along the guide slot 10. In particular, the locking device may have two retaining blocks for each guide slot 10 or two retaining blocks for each guide slot 10 of only one guide rail 9, so that housing components 2, 3, and 4 can be fixed in an intermediate position. The intermediate position here refers to the position between the maximum possible forward position in the longitudinal direction and the maximum possible rear position in the longitudinal direction within housings 2, 3, and 4.

[0029] A particularly preferred embodiment is described below.

[0030] Existing technology: A seat adjustable in the x-direction (which can also be referred to as the forward direction of the vehicle) can be planned for the motor vehicle; this seat can also be referred to as seat equipment 6. The seat moves from the second row of seats to the luggage compartment area, and the entire movement path (which may include a first free area 11) must remain unobstructed and cargo loading in this area must be avoided. Similar multi-purpose luggage compartment solutions are known from convertibles, where an adjustable / variable roof box can release the luggage compartment for use as a roof or for loading cargo. Currently, there is no modular solution that meets all the requirements and prerequisites for the planned adjustable seat.

[0031] As is known, the seats can be moved from the second row of seats to the luggage compartment area. The variable luggage compartment 1 adjusts its range according to the load capacity, with minimum load meaning maximum comfort and correspondingly maximum load meaning minimum comfort.

[0032] The main component of the design scheme or variable luggage compartment 1 is an electrically adjustable or movable unit in the x-direction, which may also be referred to as the first housing 2. This unit determines the luggage compartment size or volume by its position in the x-direction and aims to unilaterally predetermine the loading dimensions of the luggage compartment. This process is implemented by a drive unit 13, or each motor, or each side, and operated by a switch assembly or display and operation unit. Different positions are coordinated with each other according to the loading and ergonomic requirements of the seat. This adjustment of the unit affects the adjustment range of the seat, as the larger the luggage compartment 1, the smaller the remaining seat movement path. To prevent visibility into the luggage compartment 1, this component or unit also has an upper surface and side surfaces, which, together with two additional units (which may also be referred to as the second and third housings 3, 4), form an adjustable shelf or adjustable bottom wall, thereby correspondingly forming a luggage compartment 1 that is closed in all directions in all positions. To achieve movement or displacement, the unit is guided on each side by a guide rail 5, which itself is bolted to the vehicle body or chassis.

[0033] The unit, also referred to as the third housing 4, has its own drive or motor (which may be part of drive unit 13), allowing it to move independently of the other unit (also referred to as the first housing 2) to different positions or locations. These positions, in the forward position, can be adjusted by the customer from front to back using a controller or display and operating device to close the luggage compartment, or can be reached / operated via an operating panel. Due to the large movement path, the luggage compartment 1 cannot be closed by the unit or by the first housing 2 and the third housing 4; the entire area or the first and / or second free areas 11, 12 can only be covered by the intermediate unit (which may also be referred to as the second housing 3). The front wall or end wall of the unit, also referred to as the first housing 2, also partially meets the requirements of the "anti-loading" method, protecting the back of the long seat from impacts from loaded cargo.

[0034] As a complement to the variable luggage compartment 1 (three movable elements or shells 2, 3, 4), the front area or the rest of the vehicle's interior space is separated from the second row of seats or seating equipment 6 by means of a partition 7 and correspondingly separated from the passengers. This partition 7 satisfies the requirements for visual and auditory separation between the luggage compartment 1 and the passenger compartment and / or also gives one or more passengers of the vehicle a sense of security.

[0035] List of reference numerals

[0036] 1. Variable baggage compartment

[0037] 2 First shell

[0038] 3 Second shell

[0039] 4 Third shell

[0040] 5. Luggage compartment cover

[0041] 6 Seating Equipment

[0042] 7 baffles

[0043] 8. Guiding device

[0044] 9 guide rails

[0045] 10 Guide grooves

[0046] 11 First Free Zone

[0047] 12 Second Free Zone

[0048] 13. Drive unit

Claims

1. A variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle, said luggage compartment comprising a first shell (2) having at least a first side wall, a first upper top wall and a front end wall, characterized in that, The first housing (2) can be moved from a first position to at least one other position by means of a guide device (8).

2. The variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least one second housing (3) is telescopically displaced relative to the first housing (2) by means of a guide device (8), the second housing having at least a second side wall and a second top wall.

3. The variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that, A third housing (4) is telescopically displaced relative to the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) by means of a guide device. The third housing has at least a third side wall and a third top wall.

4. The variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle according to claim 3, characterized in that, The guiding device (8) has three guide grooves (10) that are constructed separately from each other, and the first housing (2), the second housing (3) and / or the third housing (4) can be moved independently from each other along the guide grooves.

5. The variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that, The guiding device (8) has a driving device (13) for shifting the first housing (2), the second housing (3) and / or the third housing (4).

6. A motor vehicle having a variable luggage compartment (1) for a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that, The guide device (8) is located in the rear area of ​​the vehicle body and the variable luggage compartment (1) is defined by the openable luggage compartment cover (5) of the vehicle.

7. The motor vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that, A seat device (6) that can move in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle is provided in the rear seat area of ​​the motor vehicle.

8. The motor vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that, At least one second housing (3) is telescopically displaced relative to the first housing (2) by means of a guide device (8), the second housing having at least a second side wall and a second top wall, and a third housing (4) is telescopically displaced relative to the first housing (2) and the second housing (3) by means of a guide device, the third housing having at least a third side wall and a third top wall. Depending on the position of the first housing (2) and the position of the seat device (6), the second housing (3) and / or the third housing (4) are arranged in the longitudinal direction such that at least the corresponding side walls and top walls of the second housing and / or the third housing can at least partially define a first free area (11) between the first housing (2) and the seat device (6) and / or a second free area (12) between the first housing (2) and the luggage compartment cover (5).

9. The motor vehicle according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that, On the side of the seat device (6) facing the luggage compartment cover (5), there is a soundproof baffle (7) that can move with the seat device (6) and is constructed separately from the first housing (2), the second housing (3) and the third housing (4).

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