Device for securing cargo or luggage in a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a device for securing cargo or luggage in an interior (1) of a vehicle in which at least one vehicle seat (3) is arranged, the seat having a backrest (5) and a seat cushion (7). According to the invention, a storage compartment (17) for cargo or luggage (9, 13) is provided in the vehicle's vertical direction (z) between the seat cushion (7) of the vehicle seat (3) and a vehicle floor (15), which transitions into a footwell (21) in a seating direction (x). At least one securing element (19; 23) is provided between the storage compartment (17) and the footwell (21), with which the cargo or luggage (9, 13) can be secured against unintentional displacement.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a device for securing cargo or luggage in the interior of a vehicle according to claim 1.

[0002] An autonomous vehicle can be used, for example, as a taxi or for public passenger transport in general. Such a vehicle can operate entirely without a driver, so that all occupants in the passenger compartment are transported as passengers. In such a vehicle configuration, it must be ensured that passengers' luggage or cargo can be positioned in the passenger compartment in a simple and safe manner. Reference is made, by way of example, to DE 10 2012 000 363 A1, which discloses a device for securing cargo in a vehicle. DE 10 2011 104 939 A1 discloses a rear seat arrangement that also incorporates elements for securing cargo.

[0003] An exemplary device for securing cargo or luggage in the interior of a vehicle includes at least one vehicle seat with a backrest and a seat cushion.

[0004] The object of the invention is to further develop such a device in such a way that, compared to the prior art, it enables simple and space-saving securing of the cargo / luggage in the vehicle interior.

[0005] DE 10 2014 218 979 A1 discloses a foldable storage arrangement for a rear seat. DE 10 2005 040 210 A1 discloses a protective device for a vehicle seat and a vehicle seat itself.

[0006] The problem is solved by the features of claim 1. Preferred embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the dependent claims.

[0007] According to claim 1, a storage compartment for cargo or luggage is provided in a space-saving manner, viewed in the vertical direction of the vehicle, between the seat base of the vehicle seat and the vehicle floor, i.e., below the vehicle seat. This storage compartment transitions into a footwell in the seating direction, which can be occupied by the feet of a vehicle occupant seated in the vehicle seat. According to the invention, at least a first securing element and a second securing element are provided between the storage compartment and the footwell, with which the cargo or luggage can be secured against unintentional displacement into the footwell.

[0008] According to the invention, the first securing element is a rigid partition, for example a partition wall, which separates the storage space located below the seat from the footwell. According to the invention, the rigid partition element can be subjected to a clamping force directed opposite to the seating direction in its secured position, with which the cargo located in the storage space is clamped. The partition wall can be positioned vertically with respect to the vehicle floor in its secured position. In this case, the partition wall can lie approximately in a common dividing plane together with a front edge of the vehicle seat in the direction of seating. It is particularly preferred if the free upper edge of the partition wall and the front edge of the vehicle seat in its horizontal operating position converge or are separated from each other only by a small clearance.In this case, the vehicle floor, together with the partition and the horizontally oriented upper seat section, forms a storage box in which the cargo / luggage is securely arranged. It is also possible that the partition ends below the horizontal seat section and the seat section is locked to the partition from above.

[0009] In a preferred technical implementation, the vehicle seat can be a folding seat in which the seat section is pivotable about a seat axis defined between the backrest and the seat section, between a horizontal working position and a folded-up non-working position. In this case, to expand the storage space upwards in the vehicle, the seat section can be adjusted from its horizontal working position to its folded-up non-working position.

[0010] In one design variant, the first locking element, particularly the rigid separating element, can be rigidly connected to the vehicle floor, meaning it is fixed and therefore cannot be moved from its locking position. Alternatively, the first locking element can be designed to be adjustable between its locking position and a stowage position. In the stowage position, the first locking element provides a passage between the storage compartment and the footwell of the vehicle seat. For example, the first locking element can be linearly adjustable and / or pivoted around a folding axis, for instance, hinged to the vehicle floor. Furthermore, the first locking element can be detached from the vehicle floor without tools to allow for the aforementioned adjustability.

[0011] To avoid interfering contours, it is preferred that the first securing element, in its stowed position, is essentially flush with or level with the vehicle floor. For this purpose, the vehicle floor may preferably have a stowage recess that is set back from an adjacent floor surface by one recess depth, the recess depth being approximately equal to the depth of the first securing element. Preferably, the stowage recess is positioned approximately in line with the seat section in its upright position. For ease of cleaning, it is preferred that the storage area for cargo or luggage is not directly provided by the vehicle floor, but rather defined by a separate dirt-collecting tray.Furthermore, it is preferable if the storage surface, especially the dirt-catching tray, is coated with a non-slip material to prevent the cargo placed on it from unintentionally slipping.

[0012] According to the invention, the first securing element is implemented as a rigid separating element. Additionally, according to the invention, the second securing element is designed as a flexible lashing element, for example, a cargo net or a securing strap. For optimal packaging, the flexible lashing element is wound up in a winding unit in a stowage position. The winding unit is either integrated independently of the rigid separating element, for example, directly in the vehicle floor, or alternatively, the winding unit is integrated within the rigid separating element. In its unwound securing position, the flexible lashing element, in conjunction with the rigid separating element or independently thereof, spans the cargo to be secured and is held at its free end against the vehicle seat, specifically against its backrest.

[0013] With a view to simple structural adjustability, the rigid partition element and / or the flexible lashing element can be components of a sliding unit that is linearly adjustable within the vehicle floor between the stowage position and a securing position. In the securing position, the first securing element can preferably be adjusted into the storage compartment, concealed from view and facing away from the seating direction. Alternatively, the rigid partition element can also be adjustable as a separate component on rails mounted on the vehicle floor.

[0014] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying figures.

[0015] They show: Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 perspective partial views of the device for securing cargo or luggage in a vehicle interior; and Fig. 3 to 9 different versions of the design in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 devices shown in a rough schematic representation.

[0016] In the Fig. 1 or Fig. Figure 2 indicates a vehicle interior 1 with a row of two vehicle seats 3 arranged side by side in the transverse direction y of the vehicle. Each of the vehicle seats 3 is designed as a folding seat, in which a pivot axis A is defined between a backrest 5 and a seat section 7 of the vehicle seat 3. The seat section 7 can be adjusted about the pivot axis A between a horizontal working position G and a folded-up unused position N. In the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows the right-hand vehicle seat 3 with the seat part 7 in its operating position G, while the left-hand vehicle seat 3 is shown with the seat part 7 in its folded-up non-operating position.

[0017] The two vehicle seats 3 are part of a device for securing objects 9, 13 of different sizes. For this purpose, the Fig. 1. Between the seat section 7 of the vehicle seat 3 on the right in the figure, which is in its operating position G (i.e. folded down), a storage space 17 is provided in which a small piece of luggage 9 can be stowed (see figure). Fig. 4). In the Fig. Figure 1 shows the left vehicle seat 3 in its folded-up, non-usable position N, in order to extend the storage space 17 upwards in the vehicle's vertical direction z. This allows larger pieces of luggage 13 to be positioned in the storage space 17.

[0018] For securing the load, in the Fig. 1. A rigid partition 19 is provided, separating the storage space 17 from a footwell 21 located in front of the seat x, which is occupied by the feet of a vehicle occupant when the vehicle seat is occupied. In the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. The partition 19 has a circumferential U-shaped bracket, between whose side parts crossbars run. As can be seen from the Fig. As shown in Figures 3 to 7, the rigid partition wall 19 is pivotally mounted on the vehicle floor 15 about a folding axis K and is adjustable between a locking position S and a stowage position V, as shown in the Fig. 3, Fig. 4 or Fig. 5 are indicated.

[0019] In the Fig. 2 The device for securing the load also includes a load net 25 that can be rolled up in a winding unit 23. In the Fig. 2 The wrapping unit 23 is integrated into the vehicle floor 15 independently of the rigid partition 19. The cargo net 25 is shown in an unrolled securing position, in which the cargo net 25 spans the luggage item 13 and is hooked at its free end onto an upper edge of the backrest 5 (not shown). The rigid partition 19, on the other hand, is in the Fig. 2 in the left vehicle seat 3 folded non-functionally into its (not shown) stowing position V, so as not to act as an obstruction when the large piece of luggage 13 is placed.

[0020] As can be seen from the figures, the partitions 19, which act as safety elements, are positioned vertically in their secured position. In the right-hand vehicle seat 3 of the Fig. 1 or Fig. 2 the vertically positioned partition 19 with its free upper edge 27 runs together with the front edge 29 of the seat part 7 in its usable position G, forming a slight clearance f, thereby forming a storage box that is almost completely closed in the direction of seating x.

[0021] In the Fig. Figure 3 shows a roughly schematic side view of a loading state in which the seat section 7 is in its folded-up, unused position N. Two pieces of luggage 11 and 13 are positioned in the storage compartment 17. The smaller, front piece of luggage 11 is secured in the seating direction x by the folded-up, rigid partition 19 and in the opposite direction x by the underside of the folded-up seat section 7. A larger piece of luggage 13 is positioned behind the smaller piece of luggage 11 in the vehicle's transverse direction y. To secure the larger piece of luggage 13, the rigid partition 19 is folded into its stowed position V and the cargo net 25 is unrolled so that it covers the larger piece of luggage.

[0022] In the Fig. Figure 4 shows a vehicle seat 3 with the seat section 7 in its operating position G. The partition 19 is in its upright locking position S, whereby the storage compartment 17 with the small object 9 positioned therein is completely closed in the seating direction x.

[0023] In the Fig. Figure 5 shows the vehicle seat 3 with the seat section 7 folded up. The rigid partition 19 is in the Fig. 5 with its folding axle K is articulated in a storage recess 31, which is set back from an adjacent vehicle floor surface by a recess depth t. The recess floor of the storage recess 31 forms the storage area for luggage. The recess depth t is dimensioned with respect to the component depth of the rigid partition 19 such that, in the stowed position V, the rigid partition 19 is essentially flush with the adjacent vehicle floor surface. Instead, in the Fig. 6 dispenses with such a storage recess 31. In this case, the partition 19 in its stowable position V forms a minor obstruction when placing luggage.

[0024] As from the Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the storage area 33 is defined by a dirt-collecting tray 35, which is loosely positioned in the storage compartment 31. When cleaning the vehicle interior 1, the dirt-collecting tray 35 can easily be removed from the storage compartment 31 to dispose of the accumulated dirt.

[0025] In the Fig. Figure 8 shows the winding unit 23 for the cargo net 25 integrated directly at the upper edge 27 of the rigid partition 19. The cargo net 25 is shown in its secured position, in which it spans the large piece of luggage 13. Furthermore, the rigid partition 19 is part of a sliding unit 37, which is linearly adjustable on the vehicle floor 15 between the stowage position V and the secured position S. The linear adjustment of the sliding unit 37 can be carried out manually or, for example, via electronically controlled actuators. Fig. Figure 8 shows the rigid partition 19 in its secured position S, in which the rigid partition 19 can exert a clamping force F on the luggage 13 to be secured, opposite to the seating direction x. This securely clamps the luggage 13 between the rigid partition 19 and the folded-up seat section 7. The clamping force F can be generated, for example, by the actuators mentioned above.

[0026] Alternatively to Fig. 8 is in the Fig. 9 the rigid partition wall 19 is not part of a sliding unit 37, but rather the partition wall 19 is adjustableally mounted on rails 39 on the vehicle floor. Reference symbol list 1 Vehicle interior 3 vehicle seats 5 Backrest 7 Seat section 9, 11, 13 pieces of luggage 15 Vehicle floor 17 storage spaces 19 structurally rigid partition wall 21 Footwell 23 changing unit 25 cargo net 27 Top edge of the partition wall 19 29 front seat edge 31 storage compartment 33 parking spaces 35 Dirt trap tray 37 sliding unit 39 rails x Seating direction t trough depth f Free range

Claims

[1] Device for securing cargo or luggage in an interior (1) of a vehicle in which at least one vehicle seat (3) is arranged, which has a backrest (5) and a seat part (7), wherein in the vehicle's vertical direction (z) between the seat part (7) of the vehicle seat (3) and a vehicle floor (15) a storage space (17) for cargo or luggage (9, 13) is provided, which in a seating direction (x) transitions into a footwell (21), wherein at least a first securing element (19) and a second securing element are provided between the storage space (17) and the footwell (21), with which the cargo or luggage (9, 13) can be secured against unintentional displacement, and wherein the first securing element is a rigid separating element (19) that separates the storage space (17) located below the seat part (7) from the footwell (21), wherein the rigid separating element (19) in its locking position (S) can be subjected to a clamping force (F) directed against the seating direction (x), with which the cargo (9, 13) located in the storage space (17) is clamped, wherein the second securing element is designed as a flexible lashing element (25), in particular a cargo net or a securing strap, wherein it is provided that the flexible lashing element (25) is rolled up in its stowage position (V) in a winding unit (23), and that the winding unit (23) is integrated into the vehicle floor (15) independently of the separating element (19) or is integrated into the rigid separating element (19), and / or wherein it is provided that the flexible lashing element (25) in its unrolled securing position spans the load (9, 13) and is held with its free end on the vehicle seat (3), specifically on its backrest (5). [2] Device according to claim 1, characterized by , that the first locking element (19), at least in its locking position (S), is positioned vertically with reference to the vehicle floor (15) and / or lies in a separating plane, together with a front seat edge (29) in the direction of seating (x), and / or that the first locking element (19) with its free upper edge (27) coincides with the front seat edge (29) of the seat part (7) in its operating position (G) or is spaced apart from it by forming a clearance (f). [3] Device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by, that to extend the storage space (17) upwards the vehicle the seat part (7) is adjustable from its horizontal operating position (G) to its folded-up non-operating position (N), and that the vehicle seat (3) is a folding seat in which the seat part (7) is adjustable about a seat axis (A) defined between the backrest (5) and the seat part (7) between a horizontal operating position (G) and a folded-up non-operating position (N). [4] Device according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the first securing element (19) is rigidly connected to the vehicle floor (15), or that the first securing element (19) is adjustable between its securing position (S) and a stowage position (V) in which a transition between the storage space (17) and the footwell (21) is released, and / or that the first securing element (19) is linearly adjustable, and / or pivotally connected to the vehicle floor (15) about a folding axis (K), and / or can be detached from the vehicle floor (15) without tools. [5] Device according to claim 4, characterized by, that in the stowage position (V) the first securing element (19) is flush or level with the vehicle floor (15), and that the vehicle floor (15) has a stowage recess (31) which is set back by a recess depth (t) relative to an adjacent vehicle floor surface, and that the stowage recess (31) is positioned in the vehicle's vertical direction (z) in line below the seat section (7) in the operating position (G), and / or that the storage area (33) for the cargo or luggage (9, 13) is defined by a dirt-catching tray (35), and / or that the storage area (33) for the cargo or luggage (9, 13) is coated with a non-slip material. [6] Device according to one of claims 4 to 5, characterized by, that the rigid separating element (19) and / or the flexible lashing element (25) are components of a sliding unit (37) which is linearly adjustable on the vehicle floor (15) between the stowing position (V) and the securing position (S). [7] Device according to one of claims 4 to 5, characterized by , that the rigid separating element (19) is adjustableally mounted on rails (39) on the vehicle floor.

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