Arrangement for securing objects in a motor vehicle

Abstract

Arrangement (2) for securing objects in a passenger car, comprising a trunk wall (3) and a bracket-shaped holding element (6) which can be folded in and out, wherein in the folded-in position (6A) it is received in a groove-like recess (7) in the trunk wall (3) which is adapted to its contour, and wherein a twist lock (10) is provided to hold the bracket-shaped holding element (6) in the folded-in position (6A), wherein the holding element (6) is fastened to a lateral trunk wall (3) in the interior region of the wheel arches and consists solely of the bracket-shaped holding element (6) which can be folded in and out and which, in the folded-out position (6B), projects approximately horizontally into the trunk from the trunk wall (3) and, in the folded-out position (6B), encompasses and supports objects.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement for securing objects in a passenger car.

[0002] A dynamic load restraint system according to US 6 908 269 B1 has a stationary hook element mounted in a panel to engage a second movable hook element stored in a second panel. The movable hook element is attached to a cord that engages a retraction mechanism housed in the corresponding wall of the cargo space to retract the cord for automatic storage when the movable hook element is not in use. The movable hook element can be threaded through the handles of shopping bags before being attached to the stationary hook element to hold the shopping bags in an upright position. The hook elements and the bezels can be formed in a variety of shapes and are stored substantially flush with the walls of the cargo space.The stationary hook element can be pivoted within its aperture so that it projects outwards to engage with the movable hook element.

[0003] DE 102 28 046 A1 relates to a mounting eyelet for a lashing device for securing cargo in a vehicle, comprising a base plate for mounting on a vehicle wall and for pivotally supporting a bracket mounted on the wall inside the vehicle. The bracket can be pivoted from a non-use position, in which it rests flat against the base plate, to a use position, in which it protrudes from the base plate. It is intended to solve the problem of designing a mounting eyelet such that, in its use position, it corresponds to the pulling direction of a lashing device engaging it.For this purpose, the bracket is pivotally mounted on the end faces of a beam which is rotatably mounted on the base plate and elastically prestressed against it, and the two pivot bearings of the bracket have flat contact surfaces for the base plate on the outside, parallel and transverse to its formation plane, by means of which the bracket is locked in a non-use position and in the use position.

[0004] A locking device for at least one receiving module in a motor vehicle interior, comprising at least one locking region arranged stationary in the motor vehicle interior for receiving and / or locking at least one actuating region of the receiving module, is described in DE 103 11 805 A1. For a releasably lockable, vehicle-mounted connection between the locking region and the fastening region, at least one adaptation means is provided, which is movably arranged between a compactly stored rest position integrated into the locking region and a parked functional position.

[0005] It is common practice to equip the trunk of motor vehicles with holding and fastening devices to prevent objects from moving around accidentally due to vehicle movements.

[0006] US 2013 / 0 209 191 A1 describes the equipment of the rear trunk wall (below the lid) with fold-out clamps that allow objects to be secured.

[0007] US 5 492 257 A describes a similar bracket-like device that can be folded out from the rear seat back panel into the trunk.

[0008] DE 10 2007 006 895 A1 describes a flap integrated into a side panel with a pocket / box. This solution is technically complex and costly. Furthermore, it requires more installation space, which reduces the available storage space in the trunk.

[0009] DE 10 2012 004 183 A1 describes a folding container that folds out from a side wall and can be designed in various configurations. This solution is technically complex and cost-intensive. Furthermore, it requires more installation space, which reduces the available storage space in the trunk.

[0010] WO 02 / 14 107 A1 describes a folding luggage or cargo holder that folds out from the trunk floor. This solution is technically complex and costly. Furthermore, it requires more installation space, which reduces the available storage space in the trunk.

[0011] The object of the invention is to provide a further alternative.

[0012] The problem is solved by an arrangement having the features of claim 1.

[0013] An arrangement is shown for securing objects in a passenger car with a trunk wall and a bracket-shaped holding element which can be folded in and out, wherein in the folded-in position it is received in a groove-like depression in the trunk wall which is adapted to its contour, and wherein a twist lock is provided to hold the bracket-shaped holding element in the folded-in position, wherein the holding element is fastened to a lateral trunk wall in the interior region of the wheel arches and consists only of the bracket-shaped holding element which can be folded in and out and which, in the folded-out position, projects approximately horizontally from the trunk wall into the trunk and, in the folded-out position, encompasses and supports objects.

[0014] It has been recognized that an alternative arrangement for securing objects in a motor vehicle, particularly a passenger car, can be provided if, as mentioned above, the retaining element is attached to a side trunk wall in the interior area of ​​the wheel arches. Thus, this area can also be utilized effectively.

[0015] As already mentioned above, the technically simple and cost-effective solution is for the holding element to consist solely of a foldable and extendable bracket-shaped support element. In other words, the holding element consists only of a bracket, e.g., made of metal, that grips and supports objects in the unfolded position.

[0016] The trunk also has the advantage that the retaining element can be attached to the trim of the side trunk wall and / or to a reinforcement element behind it (e.g., an extra sheet metal part or body panel). Thus, unlike the prior art (US Pat. No. 5,492,257), the rear wall of the seats does not need to be modified to provide the retaining function.

[0017] It is also intended that the retaining element does not protrude from the surface of the trunk side wall when folded. It is housed in a recess that matches its contour. This eliminates wasted space and eliminates the possibility of snagging or getting caught. The bracket is integrated into a recess in the side panel. When not in use, neither the visible side of the panel nor the B-side of the frame is used. This solution ensures that the component acoustics are not negatively affected and the absorption capacity is almost completely retained.

[0018] It is even more preferred if the retaining element, when folded in, is recessed from the surface of the side trunk wall. It is especially preferred if the bracket-like retaining element is recessed into a groove-shaped recess in the side panel.

[0019] In a preferred embodiment, the holding element, when unfolded, rests solely on a hinge element. This allows for a particularly simple arrangement and eliminates the need for support feet, such as the known variant of US 2013 / 0 209 191 A1.

[0020] Further features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective partial view of a trunk of a passenger car; Fig. 2 an enlarged view of the Fig. 1 in the area of ​​the side trunk wall in the interior of the wheel arches and Fig. 3 a longitudinal section in the height direction of the vehicle through the area of Fig. 2.

[0021] The figures show a trunk of a passenger car, designated as a whole by 1, with an arrangement 2 for fixing objects in the side trunk wall 3 in the interior area of ​​the wheel arches.

[0022] The trunk 1 comprises, in a known manner, a floor 4 and side trunk walls 3, of which only the right one - seen from the rear - is shown here, and a rear wall (not shown) at the rear of the vehicle as well as the back 5 of the rear seats.

[0023] The arrangement 2 comprises a bracket-like holding element 6 made of metal, which is in the Fig. 2 is marked 6A in the folded position and 6B in the unfolded position of use.

[0024] In the Fig. Figure 2 schematically depicts an object G to be held as a transparent wireframe model. It is held in position 6B by the bracket-like holding element 6, protecting it against lateral forces occurring during movement.

[0025] It can be seen that the bracket-like holding element 6 in position 6B is supported solely on the hinge area 9 of the holding element 6.

[0026] In order to hold the bracket-like holding element 6 in the folded position 6A, a twist lock 10 is provided.

[0027] In the folded-in position 6A, the bracket-like holding element 6 is received in a groove-like recess 7 of the interior panel 8 of the side trunk wall 3, so that it does not protrude from the surface.

[0028] The bracket-like holding element 6 is fastened to the inner panel 8 of the side trunk wall 3 in the hinge area 9 on a reinforcement located behind the panel 8 and in front of the body panel 11 in order to prevent it from tearing out (cf. Fig. 3).

Claims

[1] Arrangement (2) for securing objects in a passenger car comprising a trunk wall (3) and a retaining element (6) in the form of a bracket, which is foldable and retractable, wherein in the folded position (6A) it is received in a groove-like recess (7) in the trunk wall (3) adapted to its contour, and wherein a rotary lock (10) is provided to hold the bracket-like retaining element (6) in the folded position (6A), wherein the retaining element (6) is attached to a side trunk wall (3) in the interior of the wheel arches and consists only of the foldable and retractable retaining element (6) in the form of a bracket, which in the unfolded position (6B) projects approximately horizontally into the trunk from the trunk wall (3) and in the unfolded position (6B) encompasses and supports objects. [2] Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by, that the retaining element (6) is supported only by a hinge element (9) when unfolded. [3] Arrangement according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the retaining element (6) is attached to a panel (8) of the side trunk wall (3) and / or to a reinforcement element (11) behind it.

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