Device for a motor vehicle with a vehicle hatch and a storage compartment attached to it.

Abstract

Device (10) for a vehicle with a vehicle door (12) and a shelf (14) detachably attached to the vehicle door (12), wherein the shelf (14) is held in relation to the vehicle door (12) by respective fastening sections (16, 18) of the shelf (14) and the vehicle door (12) such that a corresponding fastening section (16) can be detached from the other fastening section (18) by moving the corresponding fastening section (16) along a path defined by a guide in the form of a path curve that is at least partially spiral-shaped, in order to decouple the shelf (14) from the vehicle door (12).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, with a vehicle flap and a storage compartment detachably attached to the vehicle flap.

[0002] Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle with such a device.

[0003] For example, such a device is often used in connection with front-engine passenger cars, whose vehicle interior and luggage compartment are accessible via the rear of the vehicle by means of a tailgate.

[0004] The vehicle hatch of such a device, designed as a tailgate, is often equipped with a rear window and is intended to prevent access to the vehicle's luggage compartment and the adjacent vehicle interior in a position that closes a vehicle opening, and to allow access to the luggage compartment and the vehicle interior in a position that releases the opening or is open.

[0005] Storage compartments are often linked to or connected to such vehicle hatches, and these are commonly known as parcel shelves, rear shelves, or storage compartments when used with tailgates. When the tailgate is closed, these compartments typically form a horizontal area in the vehicle between the rear window and a rear seat backrest. However, when the tailgate is opened from the closed position, these compartments move at least partially with the tailgate to facilitate access to the vehicle's luggage compartment.

[0006] Fastening concepts for attaching storage compartments to tailgates are widely known in the art. For example, fastening concepts exist for removable and tailgate-mounted storage compartments, such as screw and / or clip connections.

[0007] However, shelves mounted using conventional fastening methods can usually only be removed or disassembled with the use of a suitable tool, or, in the case of clip-on solutions, at least only with an awkward two-handed operation. This results in increased effort during the installation and removal process.

[0008] The invention is therefore based on the objective of further developing the generic devices and vehicles in such a way that the assembly and disassembly of such storage compartments is associated with less effort.

[0009] This problem is solved by the features of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the invention result from the dependent claims.

[0010] The device according to the invention for a vehicle is particularly intended for a motor vehicle and comprises a vehicle flap and a storage compartment detachably attached to the vehicle flap. According to the invention, the storage compartment is held by the vehicle flap in relation to the vehicle flap via respective (first) fastening sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle flap, such that a corresponding fastening section can be detached from the other fastening section by moving the corresponding fastening section along a path defined by a guide, thereby decoupling the storage compartment from the vehicle flap.

[0011] It is particularly preferred that the storage unit is movable relative to the vehicle flap via the respective (first) mounting sections of the storage unit and the vehicle flap between a first position and a second position that differs from the first position, wherein in its first position the storage unit is held in its intended storage position by the vehicle flap and in its second position is held by the vehicle flap in such a way that a corresponding (first) mounting section can be released from the other (first) mounting section by moving the corresponding (first) mounting section along a track defined by a guide to decouple the storage unit from the vehicle flap.

[0012] Preferably, the storage compartment is coupled to a vehicle tailgate and is designed, in particular, as a storage shelf or parcel shelf in the motor vehicle, wherein the storage compartment is pivotably or rotatably mounted about an axis via rear or first mounting sections of the storage compartment and the tailgate (viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle), for example, by hooking the storage compartment into the tailgate trim panel by means of its mounting section on the storage compartment side. Furthermore, the storage compartment is attached or locked in place via further front or second mounting sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle tailgate (viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle), preferably via a releasable clip connection.

[0013] With the tailgate open, the storage compartment can initially be released from the front secondary mounting sections of the tailgate by a pulling motion, thereby moving it into its second position. Subsequently, the compartment can be released from the rear primary mounting sections of the tailgate by first lifting it and then pulling it. This releases the compartment from its clips and then unhooks it from the axle bearing. Using the device according to the invention, this can be done particularly advantageously with one hand. The one-handed operation and the simplified movement sequence for removing and reinstalling the compartment offer tactile advantages for the installer or vehicle owner, especially in that the risk of dropping the compartment during removal is significantly minimized.

[0014] The device according to the invention can advantageously be further developed in such a way that the storage compartment in its second position is held by the vehicle flap in such a way that a corresponding fastening section can be moved relative to the respective other fastening section along a path curve defined by the guide, in particular a path curve that is at least partially spiral-shaped, to decouple the storage compartment from the vehicle flap.

[0015] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be implemented such that the storage compartment in its first position is held by the vehicle flap in such a way that a corresponding mounting section is immovable relative to the other mounting section. This is because the storage compartment in its first position is preferably connected to the vehicle flap via the further or second mounting sections.

[0016] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be implemented such that the storage compartment is attached to the vehicle flap by a force-fit connection acting in at least a first direction between the (first) mounting sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle flap, wherein, when the storage compartment is moved in the first direction, a force resulting from the force-fit connection and directed opposite to the first direction is greater in the first position of the storage compartment than a force resulting from the force-fit connection and directed opposite to the first direction in the second position of the storage compartment. This can be achieved, for example, by the first mounting section on the storage compartment side experiencing a different clamping force from the first mounting section on the vehicle flap side when the position of the storage compartment is changed.

[0017] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be implemented in such a way that the storage compartment is attached to the vehicle flap by a snap-fit ​​connection between the (first) fastening sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle flap.

[0018] Preferably, the device according to the invention is further developed in such a way that the storage compartment is connected to the vehicle flap via further (second) fastening sections in a force-fit manner, such that when the force-fit connection between the further (second) fastening sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle flap is released, the storage compartment can be moved between its first position and second position via the (first) fastening sections.

[0019] In this context, the device according to the invention can be implemented in such a way that the further (second) fastening sections of the storage compartment and the vehicle flap form a snap connection, in particular a clip connection.

[0020] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be designed such that one (first) fastening section, preferably the tailgate-side (first) fastening section, is formed by at least one recess, preferably a recess adjacent to the at least partially helical guide, and the other (first) fastening section, preferably the storage-side (first) fastening section, is formed by at least one projection that can be inserted into the recess.

[0021] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be designed such that the vehicle flap is configured to close access to an interior of the vehicle in a first vehicle flap position and to allow access to the interior of the vehicle in a second vehicle flap position that differs from the first vehicle flap position.

[0022] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be further developed in such a way that the storage compartment is pivotably, in particular rotatably, attached to the vehicle flap via its storage-side (first) mounting section about an axis between the first and second positions.

[0023] Furthermore, the device according to the invention can be implemented in such a way that the vehicle flap is formed by a tailgate.

[0024] The vehicle according to the invention is preferably a motor vehicle and comprises the device according to the invention.

[0025] This results in the same or similar properties and advantages described in connection with the device according to the invention, which is why, to avoid repetition, reference is made to the relevant explanations in connection with the device according to the invention.

[0026] The same applies analogously to the following preferred embodiment of the vehicle according to the invention, which is why, in order to avoid repetition, reference is made in this case also to the above statements in connection with the device according to the invention.

[0027] The motor vehicle according to the invention can be further developed in a particularly advantageous manner such that the storage compartment and the vehicle tailgate are arranged such that, in its second position when the tailgate is in the second position, the storage compartment is suspended from the vehicle tailgate and can be detached from the vehicle tailgate by an upward movement followed by a pulling movement of the corresponding fastening section along the path defined by the guide. In this context, an upward movement corresponds, particularly in conjunction with the motor vehicle, to a movement directed in the positive z-direction of the conventional vehicle coordinate system. A pulling movement in this case corresponds to a movement directed in the negative x-direction of the conventional vehicle coordinate system.

[0028] A preferred embodiment of the invention is explained below by way of example with reference to the figures.

[0029] They show:

[0030] Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a device according to the invention, in which a tailgate is in its tailgate closing position and a storage compartment is in its horizontal storage position;

[0031] Fig. 2 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention of Fig. 1, in which the tailgate is in its tailgate opening position and the storage compartment is in an inclined storage position;

[0032] Fig. 3 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention of Fig. 1, in both cases the tailgate is in its tailgate opening position and the storage compartment is in the hanging storage position;

[0033] Fig. 4 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention of Fig. 1, in which the tailgate is in its tailgate opening position and the storage compartment is in the hanging removal position;

[0034] Fig. 5 an enlarged view of first fastening sections in the Fig. 2 shown state of the device according to the invention;

[0035] Fig. 6 an enlarged view of the first fastening sections at the in Fig. 4 shown state of the device according to the invention; and

[0036] Fig. 7 an enlarged view of second fastening sections in the Fig. 2 shown state of the device according to the invention.

[0037] As in the Fig. 1 to Fig. As shown in 4, the device according to the invention is 10 in this case provided in a motor vehicle not shown in detail and includes a vehicle flap designed as a tailgate 12 and one on the vehicle hatch 12 Detachably attached shelf designed as a hat shelf or storage shelf 14 .

[0038] The vehicle hatch designed as a tailgate 12 is designed in a manner known to those skilled in the art to close access to an interior of the motor vehicle in a first tailgate position (tailgate closing position), whereas the vehicle hatch 12 In a second tailgate position (tailgate opening position) that differs from the first tailgate position, access to the interior of the motor vehicle is enabled. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of the device according to the invention. 10 , in which the vehicle hatch designed as a tailgate 12 in whose tailgate closing position and the storage compartment 14 in their horizontal storage position. However, it shows Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic representation of the device according to the invention. 10 from Fig. 1, where the vehicle flap 12in whose tailgate opening position and the storage compartment 14 is in an inclined storage position.

[0039] For example, from the Fig. 1 and Fig. As can be seen in section 2, the storage area is 14 via the respective first and second fastening sections 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 (i.e., via shelf-side first and second mounting sections) 16 , 20 with tailgate-side first and second mounting sections 18 , 22 ) detachable from vehicle hatch 12 attached.

[0040] Fig. Figure 5 shows an enlarged view of the first fastening sections. 16 and 18 at the in Fig. 2 shown state of the device according to the invention 10 Furthermore, it shows Fig. 7 an enlarged view of the second fastening sections20 and 22 at the in Fig. 2 shown state of the device according to the invention 10 .

[0041] Furthermore, in particular the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 can be taken from the fact that the filing 14 in this embodiment, in particular the first fastening sections 16 , 18 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 around an axis between a first position (see Fig. 2) and a second position (see Fig. 3) with regard to the vehicle hatch 12 pivotable, in particular rotatable, on the vehicle hatch 12 attached. While Fig. 2 the inclined storage position of the tray 14 in the first position when the tailgate is open, illustrates Fig. 3 a schematic representation of the device according to the invention 10 from Fig. 1, where the tailgate 12in whose tailgate opening position and the storage compartment 14 in whose second position is in a hanging storage position. In particular, the storage 14 via their shelf-side mounting section 16 pivotable about an axis between the first and second positions, in particular rotatable, on the vehicle flap 12 , in particular the vehicle flap-side mounting section 18 , is attached.

[0042] In the Fig. In case 3 shown, the filing 14 in their second position from the vehicle flap 12 in particular held in such a way that the first mounting section on the shelf side 16 from the first tailgate-side mounting section 18 by means of the first shelf-side fastening section 16 along a path defined by a guide for decoupling the storage 14 from the vehicle hatch 12can be solved. This is particularly true in Fig. Figure 4 illustrates a schematic representation of the device according to the invention. 10 from Fig. 1 shows where the vehicle flap 12 in whose tailgate opening position and the storage compartment 14 in whose second position is in a hanging removal position. Fig. Figure 6 shows the corresponding enlarged view of the first fastening sections. 16 and 18 at the in Fig. 4 shown state of the device according to the invention 10 .

[0043] In this embodiment, the guide defines a path curve, in particular a path curve that is at least partially spiral-shaped, for decoupling the storage. 14 from the vehicle hatch 12 before, as especially in Fig. 5 is recognizable, so that the first fastening section 16to move according to the course of this trajectory curve, as in the Fig. 2 to Fig. 4 is shown to indicate the storage location. 14 to remove it from the vehicle hatch, as explained below.

[0044] However, the storage area 14 in their first position from the vehicle flap 12 held in such a way that the storage 14 in their intended storage position from the vehicle hatch 12 is held so that the first shelf-side mounting section 16 relative to the first tailgate-side mounting section 18 is immovable; this is due to the further fastening of the shelf. 14 on the vehicle hatch 12 based on the second fastening sections 20 and 22 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 . Such a state of storage is, for example, the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. In particular, the attachment of the shelf is concerned with 14 with the vehicle hatch 12 to create a snap-fit ​​connection between the first fastening sections 16 and 18 the filing 14 and the tailgate 12 , like for example Fig. 5 can be taken from it.

[0045] In this specific embodiment, the first tailgate-side mounting section 18 formed by a recess, preferably a recess adjacent to the at least partially helical guide, so that the guide formed as a helical recess can be directly connected to the fastening section 18 forming recess, with the shelf-side mounting section 16 by means of a projection that can be inserted into the recess to form the axis of rotation for pivoting the storage tray 14between the first and second positions. As is particularly evident in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 5, the projection is essentially circular in cross-section, with the exception of a flattened section. This results in the clamping force being greater in the first position of the support than in the second position when the projection moves along the path defined by the guide. In particular, this ensures that the support 14 through a force-fit connection between the fastening sections, which is determined by the guide in at least one first direction. 16 and 18 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 with the vehicle hatch 12 is attached, whereby when the shelf is moved 14 in the first direction a force resulting from the frictional connection, directed opposite to the first direction, when the storage is in the first position 14 (see Fig. 2 and Fig. 5) greater than a force resulting from the frictional connection and directed opposite to the first direction when the storage position is in the second position 14 is (see Fig. 3) In this embodiment, as mentioned above, this is achieved by the fact that the mounting section on the shelf side 16 by means of whose flattened section it is designed in such a way that, in the first position of the storage tray, it 14 a higher clamping force from the spring-equipped vehicle flap-side mounting section 18 learns this when he is in the second position of the filing system. 14 learns. In principle, it is based on the position of the storage location. 14 the spring preload is set, which is in the first position of the storage 14 larger than in the second position of the storage 14 is.

[0046] Furthermore, the storage 14 continuing via the second fastening sections 20 ,22 with the vehicle hatch 12 connected in such a force-fit manner that when the force-fit connection between the second fastening sections is released 20 and 22 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 the filing 14 about the first fastening sections 16 , 18 between their first and second positions, they are rotatable about the axis, as already mentioned above. In the illustrated case, the second fastening sections form 20 and 22 the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 a snap-fit ​​connection, in particular a clip connection, as is particularly the case in Fig. Figure 7 shows the connection. However, other detachable connections known to experts are also conceivable.

[0047] In connection with the vehicle according to the invention, the vehicle flap 12 and the storage 14their positions are coordinated in such a way that the filing 14 in their second position with the connection between the second fastening sections released 20 and 22 in the second tailgate position (tailgate open position) it is suspended (see Fig. 3) and from the vehicle hatch 12 can be removed by performing a movement sequence corresponding to the guide using one-handed operation (see Fig. 4 to Fig. 6) Therefore, the filing 14 and the vehicle hatch 12 set up in such a way that the storage 14 in their second position when the tailgate is open on the vehicle tailgate 12 is suspended and is attached to the vehicle hatch 12by upward movement, i.e. in the z-direction of the vehicle coordinate system, and subsequent pulling movement, i.e. in the negative x-direction of the vehicle coordinate system, of the first shelf-side mounting section 16 along the path defined by the guide from the vehicle flap-side mounting section 18 can be solved.

[0048] Furthermore, the vehicle hatch 12 and the storage 14 their positions are coordinated in such a way that the filing 14 in their first position in existing connections between the first and second fastening sections 16 , 18 , 20 , 22 When the tailgate is in its first position (tailgate closing position), it is stored horizontally in the vehicle in its intended storage position and is not connected to the vehicle's tailgate. 12 can be removed, as already mentioned above in connection with Fig.1 is mentioned.

[0049] The features of the invention disclosed in the foregoing description, in the drawings and in the claims may be essential for the realization of the invention, both individually and in any combination.

Claims

[1] Device ( 10 ) for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, with a vehicle hatch ( 12 ) and one on the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) detachably attached shelf ( 14 ), whereby the storage ( 14 ) in relation to the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) via respective fastening sections ( 16 , 18 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) from the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) is held in such a way that a corresponding fastening section ( 16 ) from the other fastening section ( 18 ) by means of the corresponding fastening section ( 16 ) along a path defined by a guide for decoupling the storage ( 14 ) from the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) can be solved. [2] Device ( 10 ) according to claim 1, wherein the storage ( 14 ) in relation to the vehicle hatch ( 12) via the respective fastening sections ( 16 , 18 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) is movable between a first position and a second position that differs from the first position, whereby the storage ( 14 ) in their first position in their intended storage position from the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is held and in its second position by the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is held in such a way that a corresponding fastening section ( 16 ) from the other fastening section ( 18 ) by means of the corresponding fastening section ( 16 ) along a path defined by a guide for decoupling the storage ( 14 ) from the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) can be solved. [3] Device ( 10 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage ( 14) in their second position from the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is held in such a way that a corresponding fastening section ( 16 ) relative to the respective other fastening section ( 18 ) along a trajectory curve predetermined by the guide, in particular a trajectory curve that is at least partially spiral, to decouple the cancellation ( 14 ) from the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) can be moved. [4] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage ( 14 ) in their first position from the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is held in such a way that a corresponding fastening section is immovable relative to the other fastening section. [5] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage ( 14 ) by a force-fit connection between the fastening sections acting in at least one first direction (16 , 18 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) with the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) is attached, whereby when the shelf is moved ( 14 ) in the first direction a force resulting from the frictional connection in the opposite direction to the first direction when the tray is in its first position ( 14 ) greater than a force resulting from the frictional connection in the opposite direction to the first direction when the tray is in the second position ( 14 ) is. [6] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage ( 14 ) with the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) by means of a snap-fit ​​connection between the fastening sections ( 16 , 18 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) is attached. [7] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage ( 14 ) via further fastening sections (20 , 22 ) with the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) is connected in such a way that when the force-fit connection between the further fastening sections is released ( 20 , 22 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) the filing ( 14 ) via the fastening sections ( 16 , 18 ) is movable between its first position and second position. [8] Device ( 10 ) according to claim 7, wherein the further fastening sections ( 20 , 22 ) the filing ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) form a snap-fit ​​connection, in particular a clip connection. [9] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein one fastening section ( 18 ), preferably the tailgate-side mounting section ( 18), is formed by at least one recess, preferably a recess adjacent to the at least partially helical guide, and the other fastening section ( 16 ), preferably the mounting section on the shelf side ( 16 ), is formed by at least one projection that can be inserted into the recess. [10] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is designed to close access to the interior of the vehicle in a first vehicle flap position and to allow access to the interior of the vehicle in a second vehicle flap position that differs from the first vehicle flap position. [11] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the storage ( 14 ) via their shelf-side mounting section ( 16) pivotable about an axis between the first and second positions, in particular rotatable, on the vehicle flap ( 12 ) is attached. [12] Device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the vehicle hatch is formed by a tailgate. [13] vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, with a device ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims. [14] Vehicle according to claim 13, wherein the storage compartment ( 14 ) and the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) are set up in such a way that the storage ( 14 ) in their second position when the tailgate is in the second position on the vehicle tailgate ( 12 ) is suspended and is attached to the vehicle hatch ( 12 ) can be solved by upward movement and subsequent pulling movement of the corresponding fastening section along the path specified by the guide.

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