Vehicle with a kitchen unit and kitchen unit

Abstract

Vehicle (1), comprising a passenger compartment (10) and a kitchen unit (21) arranged in the interior (11) thereof, which has a body (22) supporting a worktop (37) with at least one kitchen appliance (33), wherein the worktop (37) is adjustable from a starting position “A” to a functional position “F” and back, and wherein the kitchen unit (21) further comprises a cover plate (36) pivotably mounted about a horizontal axis (35), characterized in that the body (22) supporting the worktop (37) is arranged directly behind the backrest (18) of a vehicle seat (12; 12a, 12b) and comprises a substructure (23) and a superstructure (24) with at least side parts (25, 26), a rear front (27) which is arranged adjacent to the backrest (18), and a front front (28) which points away from said backrest (18),wherein the worktop (37) is adjustably mounted from the said initial position “A” within a cavity (39) formed in the superstructure (24) to the functional position “F” outside the superstructure (24) and back on the same, wherein the worktop (37) in its functional position “F” is directed away from the backrest (18), and wherein the cover plate (36) is pivotably mounted on the superstructure (24) of the body (22) about a horizontal axis (35) oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction) such that, starting from a rest position “R”, in which the cover plate (36) hangs on the superstructure (24) and covers the front (28) of the superstructure (24) together with the worktop (37) located in its initial position “A” inside the superstructure (24) downwards, the cover plate (36) can be pivoted upwards into one, two or more operating positions “B1”, "B2", "B3" and back is adjustable.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle with a passenger compartment and a kitchen unit arranged in the interior thereof, according to the preamble of claim 1 of the invention. According to the preamble of claim 8 of the invention, it further relates to a kitchen unit for arrangement in the interior of the passenger compartment of a vehicle.

[0002] DE 93 05 443 U1 discloses a camping stove for use in camping vehicles, which is mounted on a folding-swivel mechanism and, in a so-called retracted position, is concealed behind an associated support in the side compartment of a kitchen cabinet. The camping stove is pivotally mounted to the aforementioned side compartment about a horizontal axis.

[0003] DE 10 2015 016 317 A1 discloses a folding table for a vehicle cabin, which is attached, for example, to the backrest of a vehicle seat. The folding table can be pivoted between a resting position, in which it is folded up into a recess on the back of the seat back, and a usable position, in which it is available for placing items. For this purpose, the table is pivoted about a horizontal axis by two arms. The arms are also pivotable about a parallel horizontal axis to bring the table into the aforementioned usable position. Furthermore, the table has a food temperature control device. The temperature control device consists of electrically operated heating elements.

[0004] DE 10 2016 200 198 A1 discloses a vehicle with a kitchen module which, in a rest position, is arranged in a space in the vehicle wall formed between an outer body panel and an inner body panel, and can be moved through an opening formed in the inner body panel into a functional position within the vehicle interior and back.

[0005] German patent DE 94 17 798 U1 discloses a folding camper van conversion for a station wagon with a folding backrest of a vehicle seat. Behind the vehicle seat, or rather its backrest, a built-in module forming a storage compartment is arranged, comprising a floor, side walls, and a removable cover. Part of the cover can be used as a tabletop. A folding cooking unit is also attached to the side of the built-in module. A seat surface is attached to the backrest of the vehicle seat, to which an additional panel is attached. When the backrest of the vehicle seat is in an upright position, the additional panel serves as the backrest for the seat surface. When the backrest of the vehicle seat is folded down, the seat surface and the additional panel form a sleeping surface.

[0006] From DE 20 2004 013 237 U1, a recreational vehicle with a folding table module arranged in its interior is known. The folding table module is slidably guided in functional profiles on the underside of a side shelf. The folding table module can be pivoted from a vertical to a horizontal position and back again, and in the horizontal position is supported by a pivotally attached support leg.

[0007] The object of the invention is to create a vehicle with a passenger compartment and a kitchen unit arranged within the passenger compartment, which is improved with regard to optimal use of the available installation space for said kitchen unit and its safe and comfortable use. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a suitable kitchen unit for arrangement within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. For the purposes of this invention, a kitchen unit is understood to be a piece of furniture or a piece of furniture that preferably serves for the preparation and, in some cases, also the storage of food, and optionally for the storage of kitchen utensils.

[0008] Starting from a vehicle with a passenger compartment and a kitchen unit arranged in the interior thereof, which has a body supporting a worktop with at least one kitchen appliance, wherein the worktop is adjustable from a starting position "A" to a functional position "F" and back, and wherein the kitchen unit further has a cover plate pivotably mounted about a horizontal axis, the problem is solved by the fact that the body supporting the worktop is arranged directly behind the backrest of a vehicle seat and has a substructure and a superstructure with at least side parts, a rear front which is arranged adjacent to the backrest, and a front front which points away from said backrest.wherein the worktop, starting from the aforementioned initial position "A", is adjustable within a cavity formed in the superstructure to the functional position "F" outside the superstructure and back again, wherein the worktop in its functional position "F" is directed away from the backrest, and wherein the cover plate is pivotably mounted on the superstructure of the body about a horizontal axis oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction) such that, starting from a rest position "R", in which the cover plate hangs on the superstructure and covers the front of the superstructure together with the worktop located inside the superstructure in its initial position "A", the cover plate can be adjusted by pivoting upwards to one, two or more operating positions "B1", "B2", "B3" and back again.

[0009] This allows for a space-saving arrangement of the kitchen unit within the vehicle, as well as the possibility of storing the worktop safely and with minimal storage space within the unit. Furthermore, the kitchen appliance is particularly convenient to use from a rear vehicle seat, even while a passenger is seated.

[0010] The dependent claims describe preferred further developments or embodiments of the invention.

[0011] If the vehicle is, for example, a motorhome, bus, minibus, or panel van for camping purposes, the driver's and passenger's seats are generally designed with limited adjustability, such that they can "only" be adjusted to a limited extent in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle, and their backrests can be swivelled to a limited extent. In contrast, rear seats often offer increased comfort, such that, in addition to the aforementioned adjustment options, they can, for example, be rotated about a vertical axis (Z-axis) of the vehicle and removed from the vehicle. To avoid compromising this increased comfort, the kitchen unit is preferably arranged behind a driver's or passenger's seat. However, the invention is not limited to this preferred arrangement of the kitchen unit, but naturally also encompasses an arrangement behind a rear seat or a rear bench seat.

[0012] As the invention further provides, the kitchen unit is preferably arranged in a passageway between two opposing side doors of the vehicle, thus ensuring access to the vehicle even when the worktop and kitchen appliance are in the functional position “F”.

[0013] Preferably, the opposing side doors are formed by sliding doors. Such a vehicle is sometimes referred to in the trade as a "double loader". This allows for comfortable entry and exit from both sides of the vehicle. Furthermore, it also offers the advantageous possibility of handling the kitchen appliance from outside the vehicle through the open side or sliding door.

[0014] As further provided by the invention, the kitchen unit is arranged in a fixed, but preferably detachable, position within the passenger compartment. This allows the kitchen unit to be positioned elsewhere in the vehicle, for example, behind a rear seat or bench seat. The detachable mounting can advantageously be achieved, for example, using the existing mounting and guide rails for said vehicle seats.

[0015] Um den Stauraum für die Arbeitsplatte im Küchenblock respektive dessen Überbau besonders wirkungsvoll minimieren zu können, ist die Arbeitsplatte durch Kombination einer Linearbewegung mit einer Schwenkbewegung derselben am Überbau verstellbar gelagert.

[0016] Regarding the cover plate, at least one operating position “B1” and “B3” is preferably provided, corresponding to a horizontal arrangement, as well as at least one operating position “B2”, in which the cover plate is directed upwards or diagonally upwards and at least partially covers the rear part of the backrest. The operating positions “B1” and “B3”, or the horizontal arrangement of the cover plate, allow it to be used, for example, as a shelf and / or writing surface. Furthermore, it protects the worktop and kitchen appliance in operating position “F” by covering it. A cover plate in operating position “B2”, or directed upwards or diagonally upwards, essentially functions as a splash guard for the forward-facing backrest and any vehicle occupant sitting in said seat.

[0017] The invention also relates to a kitchen unit for arrangement in an interior of the passenger compartment of a vehicle, which kitchen unit has a body supporting a worktop with at least one kitchen appliance, wherein the worktop is adjustable from a starting position “A” to a functional position “F” and back, and wherein the kitchen unit further comprises a cover plate pivotably mounted about a horizontal axis.The kitchen unit is characterized by the fact that the carcass supporting the worktop has a base and a superstructure with at least side panels, a back panel and a front panel, wherein the worktop is adjustable from the aforementioned starting position "A" within a cavity formed in the superstructure to the functional position "F" outside the superstructure and back again on the same, and wherein the cover panel is pivotably mounted on the superstructure of the carcass about the horizontal axis in such a way that, starting from a rest position "R", in which the cover panel hangs downwards on the superstructure and covers at least one front panel of the superstructure together with the worktop located inside the superstructure in its starting position "A", it can be adjusted by pivoting upwards to one, two or more operating positions "B1", "B2", "B3" and back.

[0018] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an embodiment schematically illustrated in the drawings. However, it is not limited to this embodiment but encompasses all embodiments defined by the claims. For the purposes of this description, the usual direction of travel of a motor vehicle shall be denoted by “-x” (“minus x”), the direction opposite to its usual direction of travel by “+x” (“plus x”), starting from the usual direction of travel (-x), the horizontal direction perpendicular to the x-direction to the right by “+y”, starting from the usual direction of travel (-x), the horizontal direction perpendicular to the x-direction to the left by “-y”, the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction upwards by “+z”, and the vertical direction perpendicular to the x-direction downwards by “-z”.This method of designating spatial directions in Cartesian coordinates corresponds to the coordinate system generally used in the automotive industry. Furthermore, terms such as "front," "rear," "top," "bottom," and similar terms, including "right" and "left," are used in the manner commonly employed to indicate direction on a motor vehicle. The following are shown: Fig. 1a a perspective view of the vehicle looking down into the interior of the passenger compartment at a kitchen unit arranged and designed according to the invention, Fig. 1b the kitchen unit to Fig. 1a in a single presentation, Fig. 2a the passenger compartment after Fig. 1a including kitchen unit with a representation of a first functional part of the kitchen unit, Fig. 2b the kitchen unit Fig. 2a in a single presentation, Fig. 3a the passenger compartment after Fig. 1a including kitchen unit with a representation of a second functional part thereof, which is in a first operating position “B1”, Fig. 3b the kitchen unit Fig. 3a in a separate presentation, Fig. 4a the passenger compartment after Fig. 3a including kitchen unit with a representation of the second functional part thereof, which is in a second operating position “B2”, Fig. 4b the kitchen unit Fig. 4a in a separate presentation, Fig. 5a the passenger compartment after Fig. 1a including kitchen unit with a representation of a third functional part of the kitchen unit, which is in a functional position “F”, Fig. 5b the kitchen unit Fig. 5a in a separate presentation, Fig. 6a the passenger compartment after Fig. 3a including kitchen unit with a representation of the second functional part thereof, which is in a third operating position “B3”, and Fig. 6b the kitchen unit Fig. 6a in a separate presentation.

[0019] Fig. Figure 1a shows a vehicle 1 in the form of a bus, the body 2 of which, extending from the front 3 to the rear 4, has an A-pillar 5, a B-pillar 6, a C-pillar 7, and a D-pillar 8 on each side (for simplicity, only one side of the vehicle is shown here). These pillars 5, 6, 7, and 8 support a vehicle roof (not shown) on a floor assembly 9 of the vehicle 1. The body 2 forms a passenger compartment 10, in the interior 11 of which, between the A- and B-pillars 5 and 6, are front seats 12 in the form of a driver's seat 12a and a front passenger seat 12b, and behind them, at the level of the C-pillar 6, a rear bench seat 13 with two seats. This bench seat 13 can, of course, also be replaced by a row of rear seats 12 (not shown).In this embodiment, a storage box 15 is arranged on the left side wall 14 of the vehicle, which extends into an area next to the bench seat 13, which, in the absence of said storage box 15, can be used for an additional seat or for a rear vehicle seat 12 or a wider bench seat 13 (not shown in the drawing).

[0020] The front vehicle seats 12; 12a, 12b and the bench seat 13 are each preferably adjustably mounted on associated mounting and guide rails 16 in or on a floor 17 of the floor assembly 9 of the vehicle 1. The adjustment of the vehicle seats 12; 12a, 12b and the bench seat 13 comprises at least an adjustment along the mounting and guide rails 16. Preferably, the front vehicle seats 12; 12a, 12b and the bench seat 13 each have a folding backrest 18.

[0021] A passageway 19 is formed between the front vehicle seats 12, 12a, 12b and the bench seat 13, extending between two opposing side doors 20. In this embodiment, the side doors 20 are designed as sliding doors. Within said passageway 19, and according to this embodiment directly behind the driver's seat 12a (here a left-hand drive vehicle), a kitchen unit 21 is arranged and preferably detachably attached to the floor 17 of the vehicle 1. Of course, within the scope of the invention, said kitchen unit 21 can also be arranged behind the passenger seat 12 or another, in particular rear, vehicle seat 12 or a bench seat 13 (not shown in the drawing).Based on a fastening measure known per se and therefore not described in detail for fastening the vehicle seats 12; 12a, 12b and the bench seat 13, the fastening and guide rails 16 are preferably used (not shown in the drawing) for fastening the kitchen unit 21 to the floor 17 according to this embodiment.

[0022] According to the kitchen unit 21, Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b a body 22 comprising a base 23 and a superstructure 24 with side panels 25, 26, a rear panel 27 which is located adjacent to the backrest 18 of the driver's seat 12a, and a front panel 28 which therefore points away from said backrest 18 and thus towards the rear of the vehicle 4. The base 23 and the superstructure 24 can form the body 22 of the kitchen unit 21 as a single unit or be available as independent units and be assembled to form the body 22 of the kitchen unit 21.

[0023] According to the Fig. 1a to 2b the base 23 has, by way of example, two storage compartments 29, 30, one of which is a drawer 31 (see in particular. Fig. 2b) has a fuel container 32 in which a fuel container 32 is arranged. The fuel container 32 is preferably a gas pressure vessel, in particular a propane gas container, which is connected or connectable to at least one kitchen appliance 33 in the form of a cooking appliance, as described in more detail below, via a gas pressure line (not shown in the drawing), preferably a flexible one. The other storage compartment 30 has a door 34 or flap, which is therefore part of the front panel 28.

[0024] According to the Fig. In sections 1a to 3b, the superstructure 24 of the kitchen unit 21 has a cover plate 36 pivotably mounted on an upper section of the superstructure 24 about a horizontal axis 35 oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction). Starting from a rest position “R” (see especially section 1a to 3b), the cover plate 36 can be pivoted. Fig. 1a to 2b), in which it hangs downwards on the superstructure 24 and covers the front 28 of the superstructure 28, by pivoting upwards into a first operating position “B1” (see in particular Fig. 3a, Fig. 3b) adjustable. The operating position “B1” of the cover plate 36 is in this case a horizontal operating position “B1”, so that the cover plate 36 can advantageously be used as a shelf for objects or as a writing surface.

[0025] According to the Fig. 5a to 6b, the kitchen unit 21 further includes a worktop 37 with at least one kitchen appliance 33. The kitchen appliance 33 shown is, by way of example, the cooking appliance already mentioned above, with a cooking zone 38, which is / will be connected to the fuel container 32 via the gas pressure line (not shown in the drawing).

[0026] The worktop 37 together with kitchen appliance 33 is positioned from a starting position “A” within a cavity 39 formed in the superstructure 24 (see in particular the figure shown). Fig. 4b) can be transferred into a preferably horizontal operating position “F” outside the superstructure 24. For this purpose, the cover plate 36 must first be transferred into a second operating position “B2”, in which it is directed upwards or diagonally upwards towards the vehicle and at least partially covers the rear part of the backrest 18 of the driver's seat 12a in this case. As already explained above, the cover plate 36 in this case functions as a splash guard when using the kitchen appliance 33 or cooking appliance and also as a flame guard (see in particular the following). Fig. 5b).

[0027] The worktop 37, with the exception of a handle 40, is concealed in its initial position “A” by a flap 41 of the body 22. The flap 41 essentially completes the front 28 and is therefore an integral part of it. The flap 41 is pivotally mounted on the superstructure 24 about a first pivot axis 42 extending horizontally and in the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle, and can be pivoted outwards from the body 22 by a specific angle. This first pivot axis 42 is located in the area of ​​the lower edge of the flap 41.

[0028] The worktop 37 is linearly displaceable in guide rails (not shown in the drawing) arranged laterally and attached to the flap 41. Preferably, the guide rails have guide tracks (not shown in detail) in which the worktop 37 is displaceably guided by means of guide blocks (not shown in the drawing). Furthermore, the worktop 37 is pivotally attached to the said guide blocks about a second pivot axis 42 extending horizontally in the transverse direction (Y-direction) of the vehicle.

[0029] The worktop 37 is thus adjustable via the flap 41 by a combination of pivoting and linear movements on the superstructure 24 and can be moved from its initial position “A” to its functional position “F” and back. In the aforementioned initial position “A”, the worktop 37, together with the kitchen appliance 33 or cooking appliance, is stowed within the cavity 39 of the superstructure 24 and has a vertical or downward-sloping orientation. In its functional position “F”, it is oriented away from the backrest 18, in this case horizontally towards the rear of the vehicle 4.

[0030] Assuming that the worktop 37 is to be moved from its initial position “A” to its horizontal functional position “F”, it is self-evident to a person skilled in the art that, with regard to the Fig. 5a, Fig. 5b First, the cover plate 36 is pivoted into its second operating position “B2”. Then, the worktop 37 is grasped in the area of ​​the handle 40 and, together with the flap 41, pivoted outwards around the first pivot axis 42 away from the body 22. This pivoting movement creates, so to speak, a temporary opening 44 in the front 28 ( Fig. 5b). The pivot angle is selected such that an opening 44 is formed, which allows a subsequent linear movement of the worktop 37 together with the kitchen appliance 33 or cooking appliance along the flap 41 out of the cavity 39 of the superstructure 24. Preferably, the pivot angle is limited by means of a stop for the flap 41, which is not shown in the drawing.

[0031] If the worktop 37 is pulled out far enough, it can be pivoted into a horizontal position relative to the flap 41 about the second pivot axis 43 (see figure). Fig. 5a, Fig. 5b). In this position, a formerly lower edge area of ​​the worktop 37 is supported by an upper cover plate 45 of the superstructure 24.

[0032] As regards the cover plate 36, which is in the second operating position “B2”, it can, if necessary, subsequently be swivelled into a third operating position “B3”, namely parallel above the worktop 37 which is in its functional position “F” and thus functions, for example, as a shelf for objects or assumes a protective function for the worktop 37 (cf. Fig. 6a, Fig. 6b). Reference symbol list 1 vehicle 2. Structure 3 Vehicle front 4 Vehicle rear 5 A-pillar 6 B-pillar 7 C-pillar 8 D-pillar 9 Floor assembly 10 passenger compartment 11 Interior 12 vehicle seats 12a Driver's seat 12b Passenger seat 13 bench 14 Vehicle wall 15 storage boxes 16 Mounting and guide rail 17 Soil (soil group 9) 18 Backrest 19 Passage area 20 Side door 21 Kitchen unit 22 Corpus 23 Substructure 24 Superstructure 25 side panel 26 Side panel 27 Rear view 28 Front 29 storage compartments 30 storage compartments 31 drawers 32 fuel tanks 33 Kitchen appliance 34 Door 35 Horizontal axis 36 Cover plate 37 Worktop 38 cooking stations 39 Cavity 40 Handle 41 flap 42 first pivot axis (flap 41) 43 second swivel axis (worktop 37) 44 Opening 45 Cover plate “R” rest position (cover plate 36) “B1” first operating position (cover plate 36) “B2” second operating position (cover plate 36) “B3” third operating position (cover plate 36) “A” Starting position (worktop 37) “F” Functional position (worktop 37)

Claims

[1] Vehicle (1), comprising a passenger compartment (10) and a kitchen unit (21) arranged in the interior (11) thereof, which has a body (22) supporting a worktop (37) with at least one kitchen appliance (33), wherein the worktop (37) is adjustable from a starting position “A” to a functional position “F” and back, and wherein the kitchen unit (21) further comprises a cover plate (36) pivotably mounted about a horizontal axis (35), characterized by, that the body (22) supporting the worktop (37) is arranged directly behind the backrest (18) of a vehicle seat (12; 12a, 12b) and has a substructure (23) and a superstructure (24) with at least side parts (25, 26), a rear front (27) which is arranged adjacent to the backrest (18), and a front front (28) which points away from said backrest (18), wherein the worktop (37) is adjustably mounted from said initial position “A” within a cavity (39) formed in the superstructure (24) to the functional position “F” outside the superstructure (24) and back again, wherein the worktop (37) in its functional position “F” is directed away from the backrest (18), and wherein the cover plate (36) is pivotably mounted on the superstructure (24) about a horizontal axis (35) oriented in the transverse direction of the vehicle (Y-direction). of the body (22) is mounted such that, starting from a rest position “R”,in which the cover plate (36) hanging on the superstructure (24) covers the front (28) of the superstructure (24) together with the work surface (37) located inside the superstructure (24) in its initial position “A”, the cover plate (36) can be adjusted by pivoting upwards into one, two or more operating positions “B1”, “B2”, “B3” and back. [2] Vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the kitchen unit (21) is arranged behind a driver's or passenger's seat (12a, 12b). [3] Vehicle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the kitchen unit (21) is located in a passageway (19) between two opposing side doors (20) of the vehicle (1). [4] Vehicle (1) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the opposite side doors (20) are formed by sliding doors. [5] Vehicle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the kitchen unit (21) is fixed in place but removable in the interior (11) of the passenger compartment (10). [6] Vehicle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the worktop (37) is adjustableally mounted on the superstructure (24) by combining a linear movement with a pivoting movement thereof. [7] Vehicle (1) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that at least one operating position “B1”, “B3” is provided which corresponds to a horizontal arrangement of the cover plate (36), and at least one operating position “B2” is provided which corresponds to an arrangement of the cover plate (36) towards the top of the vehicle or diagonally upwards, in which the cover plate (36) at least partially covers the rear part of the backrest. [8] Kitchen unit (21) for arrangement in an interior space (11) of the passenger compartment (10) of a vehicle (1), which kitchen unit (21) has a body (22) supporting a worktop (37) with at least one kitchen appliance (33), wherein the worktop (37) is adjustable from a starting position “A” to a functional position “F” and back, and wherein the kitchen unit (21) further comprises a cover plate (36) pivotably mounted about a horizontal axis (35), characterized by, that the body (22) supporting the worktop (37) has a base (23) and a superstructure (24) with at least side panels (25, 26), a rear panel (27) and a front panel (28), wherein the worktop (37) is adjustably mounted from the said initial position “A” within a cavity (39) formed in the superstructure (24) to the functional position “F” outside the superstructure (24) and back on the same, and wherein the cover plate (37) is pivotably mounted on the superstructure (24) of the body (22) about the horizontal axis (35) such that, starting from a rest position “R”, in which the cover plate (36) hangs downwards on the superstructure (24) and covers at least one front panel (28) of the superstructure (24) together with the worktop (37) located in its initial position “A” inside the superstructure (24), the The cover plate (36) can be adjusted by pivoting upwards into one, two or more operating positions “B1”, “B2”, “B3” and back.

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