Storage device and vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a storage device 1 comprising at least one guide unit 2 and at least one hinge element 3, which is guided on the guide unit 2 and is slidably guided along the guide unit 2 on a curved or angled track in a drawer-like manner, wherein the hinge element 3 has a support surface 4 and at least one side wall 5 angled to it, wherein the side wall 5 has a first end 100 at which the side wall 5 abuts the support surface 4 and a second end 200 opposite the first end 100, wherein the side wall 5 has a plurality of folding areas 6 comprising a first, second and third folding line 7, 8, 9, wherein the first folding line 7 is located between the second and third folding lines 8, 9, such that a first hinge part 10 is formed between the first and second folding lines 7, 8 and a second hinge part 11 is formed between the first and third folding lines 7, 8, wherein the second and third folding lines 8,9 are formed non-parallel to each other and a first distance x between the second and the third fold line 8, 9 at the first end is 100 smaller than a second distance y between the second and third fold line 8, 9 at the second end is 200, and wherein a lever element 12 is attached to each first fold line 7, which is guided in the guide unit 2 in order to selectively transfer the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 into a folded state either to form a mountain or valley.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a storage device for a vehicle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle with at least one interior vehicle component arranged in a passenger compartment and at least one storage device arranged on the interior vehicle component for the temporary storage and safekeeping of at least one object.

[0002] Vehicles offer various storage options in their passenger compartments for the temporary storage of items. These may include lockable or unlocked storage compartments, expandable pockets, or drawers. It is also common practice to provide at least one storage option, such as a cup holder, on the center console.

[0003] Known storage devices for vehicles are shown in DE 10 2007 011 055 A1, DE 10 2012 013 013 A1, DE 696 03 063 T2, US 2004 / 0 020 956 A1, and KR 10 2018 0 125 913 A.

[0004] A disadvantage of conventional storage compartments is that items placed inside, such as a smartphone, keys, sunglasses, or similar items, can shift around within the compartment while the vehicle is in motion, causing disruptive noises and potentially damaging the item and / or the compartment itself. Furthermore, conventional storage compartments are often rather cluttered and difficult to navigate. They are also frequently designed and positioned in such a way that the driver cannot fully see or access the storage space provided.

[0005] One solution to these problems could be to create a storage option in the form of a drawer. However, this would require significant modifications to the installation space of the respective vehicle interior component that would house the storage option, such as the instrument panel or center console, which is usually not feasible due to other space requirements.

[0006] One object of the invention is to provide a space-saving storage option for items to be stored.

[0007] This problem is solved by the independent patent claims. Advantageous embodiments are described in the dependent patent claims, the following description, and the figures, whereby these embodiments, either individually or in different combinations of at least two of them, can represent a further development or advantageous aspect of the invention.

[0008] The problem is thus solved by a storage device for a vehicle. This device comprises at least one guide unit that can be arranged on an interior vehicle component. The guide unit, in turn, can consist of several components and advantageously includes a rail. Furthermore, the storage device comprises at least one hinge element that can be guided on the guide unit and is slidably guided along the guide unit on a curved or angled path, similar to a drawer. The hinge element has a bearing surface and at least one side wall angled relative to it. It is provided that the hinge element can be moved between a storage position and a support position. In the support position, it is particularly provided that the hinge element has at least partially left the guide unit.In the support position, a user can place objects on the support surface, while in the storage position, the hinge element increases the user's freedom of movement.

[0009] The side wall comprises a first end and a second end. At the first end, the side wall rests against the support surface. The second end is opposite the first end. The side wall is designed to have multiple folding areas, comprising a first fold line, a second fold line, and a third fold line. The first fold line is positioned between the second and third fold lines, forming a first hinge section between the first and second fold lines and a second hinge section between the first and third fold lines. Furthermore, the second and third fold lines are not parallel to each other, and the first distance between the second and third fold lines at the first end is smaller than the second distance between the second and third fold lines at the second end.This design ensures that when the folding section is folded, the first and second hinge sections form either a peak or a valley. Since the initial distance at the first end differs from the second distance at the second end, the side wall shortens more at the second end when the folding section is folded than at the first. This allows the side wall, along with the support surface, to move along a curved path. Alternatively, each folding section can be locked in place, so that the side wall acts as a stiffener for the support surface, thus providing a rigid surface that can be used as a shelf or tabletop.

[0010] Furthermore, a lever element is attached to the first fold line. This lever element is guided within the guide unit to selectively fold the first and second hinge sections into either a mountain or valley position. The guide unit thus allows adjustment of whether the side wall has folded sections or not. Therefore, the guide unit can guide the hinge element along the curved path.

[0011] To place and store an object in the storage device according to the invention, the hinge element is first moved from a retracted storage position to an extended support position, whereby the hinge element is guided along a curved or angled path by means of the guide unit. This exposes the support surface, making it available for placing at least one object. In its extended support position, the hinge element essentially forms a table. For this purpose, the hinge element at least partially leaves the guide element. The hinge element can be moved from its support position back to its storage position, again being guided along the curved or angled path by means of the guide unit.The hinge element can remain in its storage position until the next use of the storage device, so as not to unnecessarily restrict the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The storage device according to the invention can be easily operated with one hand.

[0012] The control unit is preferably permanently mounted on an interior vehicle component, i.e., a vehicle component located in the passenger compartment. For this purpose, a suitable installation space or movement channel must be provided in the passenger compartment component.

[0013] The hinged element provides a relatively large, easily visible, and accessible surface compared to conventional storage options such as a cup holder. The hinged element can be moved between the storage position and the support position manually or automatically via a motor. The respective trapezoidal wall element of each side panel is connected at its base (i.e., the base of the side panel) to the web of the hinged element or the web section of the respective link.

[0014] Preferably, the second and third folding lines are arranged symmetrically to the first folding line. This ensures that the first hinge part is the same size as the second hinge part. This simplifies the kinematics of folding and unfolding. In particular, this allows for simple and reliable transfer of the storage device between the storage position and the support position.

[0015] Advantageously, the first, second, and third fold lines meet at the first end. This results in triangular hinge components. This, in turn, simplifies the kinematics of folding and unfolding. Furthermore, the change in length between the first and second ends is maximized, since the first end remains unchanged while the second end shortens by the distance between the second and third fold lines when the fold area is folded. Thus, the contact surface at the first end is not affected during folding; it is merely curved along the path of movement.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, both the first and second hinge parts are designed to have the shape of a right-angled triangle. Alternatively or additionally, it is preferably provided that the second and third fold lines, together with a portion of the second end, form an equiangular triangle. This again simplifies the folding kinematics and enables simple, effortless, safe, and reliable operation of the storage device.

[0017] The hinge element advantageously features two side walls, with the lever elements of each side wall guided in their own guide unit. This provides, in particular, a stiffening of the support surface in the support position, thanks to the two side walls. This results in a stable construction of the storage device.

[0018] It is particularly advantageous that the side walls are designed parallel to each other. Specifically, it is intended that the side walls form a U-shape with the bearing surface. This ensures optimal stiffening of the bearing surface in the supported position. The bearing surface can also be extended beyond one or both side walls. This can be achieved in one piece by enlarging the bearing surface or by attaching an additional element to it.

[0019] The storage device preferably has at least two parallel hinge elements. The bearing surfaces of the hinge elements are connected, in particular, to a support element. The support element can be provided, at least partially, with a friction-enhancing surface. This results in a drawer-like system that, especially at its edges, has hinge elements enabling movement along a curved path.

[0020] Preferably, the first and second hinge parts are lockable to prevent folding of the hinge area. This allows the section of the hinge element that has been pulled out of the vehicle interior component or automatically extended to stiffen due to the locking mechanism, enabling an object to be placed upon it. When the hinge element is moved into its support position, the locking mechanisms are progressively or sequentially released automatically to allow the corresponding hinge area to fold. This is achieved in particular by the lever elements guided in the guide unit.

[0021] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the storage device has at least one cover element arranged on the support surface of the hinge element and at least one stationary winding device for winding / unwinding the cover element, which defines a winding axis oriented transversely to a displacement direction of the hinge element, wherein the cover element is elastically designed, a free end section of the cover element facing away from the winding device is fixed to an end section of the support surface, which is opposite a support end section of the support surface for placing at least one object on the extended hinge element, and the guide unit is designed and arranged relative to the winding device in such a way that the support end section of the support surface can be moved away from the winding device by a predetermined amount.If several hinge elements are present, it is preferably provided that the cover element is arranged on the support part that connects the support surfaces of the hinge elements.

[0022] To place and store an object in the storage device according to this embodiment, the hinge element is first moved from a retracted storage position to an extended support position, with the hinge element being guided along the curved or angled path of movement by means of the guide unit. The cover element, due to its fixation to the hinge element, moves along with it and is wound up by the winding device. By moving the hinge element from its storage position to its support position, the end section of the support surface is moved away from the winding device by the predetermined amount, so that the support surface or support part is exposed and available for placing at least one object on it.

[0023] Once the object has been placed on the support surface or support part, the hinge element can be moved from its support position back to its storage position, with the guide unit again guiding the hinge element. Due to its fixation to the hinge element, the cover element moves along with it and is unwound from the winding unit. The object also moves with the hinge element and, after passing the winding unit, is picked up between the hinge element and the cover element and continues to move with the hinge element until it reaches its storage position.

[0024] By placing the object between the support surface or support part and the cover element, the cover element is elastically deformed, thus clamping the object between the hinge element and the cover element. This reliably prevents the object from slipping within the storage device while the vehicle is in motion. Therefore, disruptive noise and damage to the object and the storage device caused by such slippage, such as scratches, are reliably prevented.

[0025] To remove an object from the storage device, the hinge element is first moved from its storage position back to its support position, so that the support surface of the hinge element and the object placed on it are exposed again. The object can then be removed from the support surface or support part. The hinge element can then be moved back to its storage position until the next use of the storage device, in order to avoid unnecessarily restricting the passenger compartment of the vehicle. The entire operation of the storage device according to the invention can be easily performed with a single hand.

[0026] The cover element can be formed partially or completely, for example, from a monolithic flexible element or a fabric. An elastic cover element can be formed partially or completely, for example, from a flat elastomer body or an elastic fabric. The side of the cover element facing the contact surface can be provided, at least partially, with a friction-enhancing surface. The free end section of the cover element, located away from the winding device, can be fixed to the end section of the hinge element, for example, by a material bond, at least one seam, or at least one mechanical connecting element.

[0027] The winding unit can be permanently mounted on the guide unit or the vehicle interior component. The winding unit has at least one winding reel for winding and unwinding the cover element. The winding unit also has at least one pre-tensioning element which is tensioned when the cover element is unwound from the winding reel, generating a restoring force. This restoring force is used to automatically wind the cover element back onto the winding reel. The winding reel is rotatably mounted about the winding axis. The winding axis preferably runs perpendicular to the direction of movement of the hinge element.

[0028] The folding area is particularly advantageous when designed as a film hinge. This allows for the simple and cost-effective production of individual fold lines, as described previously. It also ensures safe and reliable operation of the storage device. The hinge element can also be composed of several articulated links. Each link can be dimensionally stable or rigid.

[0029] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the storage device has at least one handle fixed to the hinge element. The handle can be designed, for example, as a grip, knob, strip, or the like, and serves for the manual handling of the storage device.

[0030] In a further advantageous embodiment, the storage device has at least one light source arranged on the hinge element. Alternatively, the hinge element itself can also be designed as a light source. This allows, for example, the positioning or edge of the support section of the support surface to be visually highlighted, enabling a person to place an object on the support surface without requiring a high degree of attention. This minimizes the driver's distraction from the road when placing an object on the support surface.

[0031] A vehicle according to the invention comprises at least one interior component arranged in a passenger compartment and at least one storage device arranged on the interior component for temporarily storing at least one object, wherein the storage device is configured according to one of the aforementioned embodiments or any combination of at least two of these embodiments. The advantages mentioned above with regard to the storage device are correspondingly associated with the vehicle. The vehicle can also have two or more such storage devices. According to an advantageous embodiment, the interior component is an instrument panel, a center console, or a vehicle seat.

[0032] Further details, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and the figures. These show: Fig. 1 a schematic view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 2 a schematic view of a storage device according to an embodiment of the invention, Fig. 3 a schematic side view of the storage device according to the embodiment of the invention in a partially extended position, Fig. 4 a schematic side view of the storage device according to the embodiment of the invention in a retracted position, Fig. 5 a first schematic representation of a hinge element of the storage device according to the embodiment of the invention, Fig. 6 a second schematic representation of the hinge element together with a guide unit of the storage device according to the embodiment of the invention, Fig. 7 a schematic representation of the guide unit of the storage device according to the embodiment of the invention, Fig. 8 a first schematic representation of the functional principle of the hinge element according to the embodiment of the invention, and Fig. 9 a second schematic representation of the operating principle of the hinge element according to the embodiment of the invention.

[0033] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a vehicle 17 according to an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle 17 comprises several interior vehicle components 18, wherein in Fig. Figure 1 shows, by way of example, a vehicle seat as a vehicle interior component 18. A storage device 1 according to an embodiment of the invention is arranged on the vehicle interior component 18. At least a part of the storage device 1 is guided in a drawer-like manner, wherein a curved or angled movement path is provided in order to realize, on the one hand, a table-like support position, and on the other hand, to transfer the storage device 1 into a space-saving storage position.

[0034] Fig. Figure 2 shows a schematic perspective view of the storage device 1 according to an embodiment of the invention, which is as shown in Fig. 1 shown on an interior vehicle component 18 of the vehicle 17. In particular, the storage device is at least partially brought into the support position.

[0035] Fig. Figure 3 schematically shows a sectional view of the storage device 1 as in Fig. Figure 2 shows that the storage device 1 is therefore at least partially in the support position. Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic sectional view of the storage device 1 in its storage state. The storage state results from the support state by the fact that the hinge elements 3 have been moved manually or automatically.

[0036] The storage device 1 has a guide unit 2 that can be arranged on the vehicle interior component 18. Two hinge elements 3 of the storage device 1 are arranged on the guide unit 2 and are guided by the guide unit 2 so that they can be moved like drawers. The two hinge elements 3 are connected to each other via a support element 13. The support element 13 serves a user, in particular, for placing objects on or for use as a table-like surface.

[0037] Furthermore, the storage device 1 comprises a flexibly designed cover element 20 and a stationary winding device 21 for winding and unwinding the cover element 20. A displacement direction of the hinge elements 3 is indicated by double arrows, with a winding axis of the winding device 21 being oriented transversely to said displacement direction of the hinge elements 3. The cover element 20 is elastically designed. The cover element 20 and the winding device 21 are optional and can be omitted.

[0038] A free end section of the cover element 20, arranged facing away from the winding device 21, is fixed to an end section of the support part 13, which is connected to a Fig. The end section of the support part 13, shown on the right, is opposite the end section for manually actuating the hinge element 3. A handle 14 is fixed to this end section. The handle 14 is used to manually actuate the storage device 1. Alternatively, the hinge elements 3 can also be moved relative to the guide unit by an actuator. In this case, the handle 14 can be omitted.

[0039] The guide unit 2 is designed and arranged relative to the winding device 21 such that the support end section of the support part 3 can be moved away from the winding device 21 by a predetermined amount, as shown in Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. Figure 4 shows that this allows the hinge element 3 to be moved into the support position, so that objects, for example glasses 15 and an apple 16, can be placed on the hinge element 3 (see Figure 4). Fig. 3) Furthermore, the guide unit 2 is designed such that the hinge elements 3, and thus the support part 13, are guided by the guide unit 2 along an angled path of movement in a drawer-like manner. In the illustrated embodiment, this allows the hinge elements 3 to be moved into their respective positions during movement. Fig. 4. Bearing delivery shown is deflected downwards.

[0040] The guide unit 2 has, in particular, its own guide device at each edge region of the hinge elements 3 (not shown) with respect to the direction of movement of the hinge elements 3. The respective guide device is, in particular, a stationary guide rail in which parts of the hinge elements 3 are slidably guided. The guide rails run parallel to each other.

[0041] In the storage position of the storage device 1, the cover element 20 has been unwound from the winding device 21. Furthermore, the objects, for example the glasses 15 and the apple 16, have been positioned between the hinge element 3 and the cover element 20, causing the cover element 20 to be elastically deformed as shown. By reversing this kinematic process, the storage device 1 can be returned to its supported position.

[0042] Preferably, the storage device 1 can have at least one light source (not shown) arranged on the hinge elements 3 or the support part 13. This makes the hinge elements 3 and the support part 13 easily visible even in darkness. In particular, the current position of the storage device 1 can be quickly and easily determined.

[0043] Fig. Figure 5 schematically shows one of the hinge elements 3 of the storage device 1. The two hinge elements 3 are designed as mirror images. Furthermore, Figure 5 shows... Fig. 6 a further schematic view of the hinge element 3 together with a schematic representation of at least part of the guide unit 2.

[0044] The hinge element 3 has a U-shaped cross-section with a bearing surface 4 and, in particular, side walls 5 extending perpendicular to the bearing surface 4. The side walls each extend between a first end 100, where the side walls are connected to the bearing surface 4, and a second end 200, which is a free end. Each side wall 5 has several folding sections 6 arranged in a row along the longitudinal direction of the hinge element 3. The folding sections allow the hinge element 3 to be moved along the curved or angled path of movement. In particular, each side wall can be curved or stiffened by means of the folding sections 6. The latter is particularly useful for using the storage device as a table-like base.

[0045] Each folding area 6 comprises a first fold line 7, a second fold line 8, and a third fold line 9. The first fold line 7 is located between the second fold line 8 and the third fold line 9. All fold lines 7, 8, and 9 extend between the first end 100 and the second end 200. The fold lines 7, 8, and 9 allow the folding area 6 to be folded such that the second end 200 is shortened relative to the first end 100. This enables the hinge element 3 to be guided along the curved or angled path of movement.

[0046] In the example shown, the first fold line 8 extends perpendicularly to the first end 100 and the second end 200. The second fold line 8 and the third fold line 9 are arranged symmetrically to the first fold line 7 and intersect the first fold line 7 at the first end 100. This defines a first hinge part 10 and a second hinge part 11, with the first hinge part 10 being formed between the first fold line 7 and the second fold line 8, and the second hinge part 11 being formed between the first fold line 7 and the third fold line 9. The hinge parts 10 and 11 are thus triangular in shape and are bounded by the fold lines 7, 8, and 9 and the second end 200. In particular, each hinge part 10 and 11 is a right-angled triangle, with the entire folding area 6, bounded by the second end 200, the second fold line 8, and the third fold line 9, forming an equiangular triangle.

[0047] The folding areas 6 of the hinge element 3 are specifically designed as film hinges. This enables simple and cost-effective manufacturing of the hinge elements 3. In particular, the hinge elements 3 are made of a plastic, for example by injection molding.

[0048] To guide the hinge element 3 along a curved or angled path of movement, the folding areas 6 are at least partially folded. This means that the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 are folded into a peak or valley, with the first fold line 7 forming the highest or lowest point relative to the side wall 5. Folding shortens the second end 200 relative to the first end 100, thus curving the hinge element 3. The degree of folding determines the radius of curvature.

[0049] The folding of the folding areas 6 is particularly accelerated by the guide unit 2. The guide unit 2 thus preferably serves, on the one hand, to guide the movement of the hinge elements 3, and on the other hand, to fold in and / or unfold the folding areas 6 of the hinge elements 3 and to enable the curved or angled movement of the hinge elements 3. Additionally, the guide unit 2 can transfer the folding areas 6 into a state that stiffens the side walls 5, so that the hinge elements 3 can leave the guide unit 2 to serve as a rigid, table-like base.

[0050] The Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 schematically shows exemplary connections of the hinge elements 3 to the guide unit 2 to force the folding of the folding areas 6. The folding areas 6 are preferably connected to lever elements 12. The lever elements 12 are guided in rails of the guide unit 2 and can thus fold the folding areas 6.

[0051] The lever elements 12 are attached to the first fold lines 7. If the guide unit 2 is shaped accordingly, the lever elements 12 can push or slide the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 into the folded or unfolded position. For example, the guide unit 2 can be shaped as shown in Fig. Figure 7 on the left shows a rail extending laterally to the side surface 5. To achieve a curved path of movement for the hinge element 3, the rail is guided away from the hinge element or towards the hinge element 3 at the curved areas. In the first case, the folding areas 6 are folded such that the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11, as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 shows that each hinge element forms a peak. In the latter case, the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 form a valley when folded. Due to the folding, the second end 200 is shortened compared to the first end 100, thus enabling a curvature of the hinge element 3.

[0052] On the right side in Fig. Figure 7 shows an example of how the guide unit 2 includes a rail that is arranged below the hinge element 3. Again, the lever elements 12 are connected to the first folding line 7. The corresponding path of the rail thus allows the folding areas 6 to be folded in and unfolded.

[0053] The Fig. 8 and Fig. Figure 9 schematically illustrates a functional principle of the hinge element 3. Two states of the hinge element 3 can be distinguished. On the one hand, the hinge element 3 is curved to allow the curved or angled movement path. This is achieved by folding the fold areas 6, which is particularly evident in Fig. Figure 8 shows that if, however, the folding areas 6 show no folding or only minimal folding, the hinge element 3 stiffens and can form a table-like base. In particular, a locking mechanism is activated, so that the stiffening of the hinge elements 3 is a stable state. This is shown in Fig. 9 shown.

[0054] To the in Fig. To achieve the state shown in Figure 9, a stop 19 is provided in particular, which prevents further folding of the folding area 6. This can be achieved in particular by ensuring that areas of the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 abut each other. In the Fig. 8 and Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 9, the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 can be folded into a mound to adjust the curvature of the hinge element 3. Conversely, a minimal fold of the first hinge part 10 and the second hinge part 11 causes the hinge parts 10 and 11 to abut the stop 19, which can be formed, in particular, by at least one projection on the first hinge part 11 and / or the second hinge part 11. Therefore, the hinge elements 3 are stiffened and cannot be curved. The storage device 1 can thus be used as a table-like base.

[0055] Thus, the operating principle of the first alternative is identical to that of the second alternative, with the only difference being the direction of movement of the lever elements 12 and the center joints. In particular, both alternatives share the characteristic that a simple adjustment of the lever elements 12 results in a change between a curved state and a stiffened state of the hinge elements 3.

Claims

[1] Storage device (1) for a vehicle (17), comprising • at least one guide unit (2) that can be arranged on an interior vehicle component (18) • at least one hinge element (3) that can be guided on the guide unit (2) and that is guided along the guide unit (2) on a curved or angled movement path in a drawer-like manner, • wherein the hinge element (3) has a bearing surface (4) and at least one side wall (5) angled to it, • wherein the side wall (5) has a first end (100) at which the side wall (5) abuts the support surface (4) and a second end (200) opposite the first end (100), • wherein the side wall (5) has a plurality of folding areas (6) comprising a first folding line (7), a second folding line (8) and a third folding line (9), • wherein the first fold line (7) is placed between the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9), such that a first hinge part (10) is formed between the first fold line (7) and the second fold line (8) and a second hinge part (11) is formed between the first fold line (7) and the third fold line (8), • wherein the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) are not parallel to each other and a first distance between the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) at the first end (100) is smaller than a second distance between the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) at the second end (200), and • wherein a lever element (12) is attached to each first fold line (7) which is guided in the guide unit (2) to selectively transfer the first hinge part (10) and the second hinge part (11) into a folded state either to a mountain or valley. [2] Storage device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) are arranged symmetrically to the first fold line (7). [3] Storage device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first fold line (7), the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) meet at the first end (100). [4] Storage device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that both the first hinge part (10) and the second hinge part (11) have the shape of a right-angled triangle. [5] Storage device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the second fold line (8) and the third fold line (9) together with a part of the second end form an equiangular triangle. [6] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the hinge element (3) has two side walls (5), wherein the lever elements (12) of each side wall (5) are guided in a separate guide unit (2). [7] Storage device (1) according to claim 6, characterized by that the side walls (5) are parallel to each other and in particular form a U-shape with the support surface (4). [8] Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least two parallel hinge elements (3) whose bearing surfaces (4) are connected to a bearing part (13). [9] Storage device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the first hinge part (10) and the second hinge part (11) can be locked in order to prevent folding of the folding area (6). [10] Storage device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by • at least one cover element (20) arranged on the bearing surface (4) of the hinge element (3), in particular a flexible design, and • at least one stationary winding device (21) for winding / unwinding the cover element (20), which defines a winding axis oriented transversely to a displacement direction of the hinge element (3), wherein • the cover element (20) is designed to be elastic, • a free end section of the cover element (20) arranged away from the winding device (21) is fixed to an end section of the support surface (4) which is opposite a support end section of the support surface (4) for placing at least one object (15, 16) on the extended hinge element (3) and • the guide unit (2) is designed and arranged relative to the winding device (21) in such a way that the end section of the support surface (4) can be moved away from the winding device (21) by a predetermined amount. [11] Storage device (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the folding area (6) is designed as a film hinge. [12] Vehicle (17) with at least one interior vehicle component (18) arranged in a passenger compartment, in particular an instrument panel and / or a center console and / or a vehicle seat, and at least one storage device (1) arranged on the interior vehicle component (18) according to one of the preceding claims for temporarily storing and storing at least one object (15, 16).

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