Boot floor system for a vehicle

Abstract

Trunk rail (14) for a trunk floor system (10) of a vehicle (12), which has at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), wherein at least one trunk rail (14a) is arranged on a driver's side (15) of the vehicle (12) in the trunk (11) and at least one trunk rail (14b) is arranged on a passenger side (16) of the vehicle (12) and the trunk floor (13) is supported on the at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), characterized in that the trunk rail (14) has at least one receiving groove (17), wherein the receiving groove (17) is integrated vertically into the trunk rail (14) and is designed to receive a floor plate (18).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a trunk floor system for a trunk of a vehicle comprising a trunk floor and trunk rails.

[0002] In the prior art, it is currently known that a trunk comprises a trunk floor which is located in a floor area of ​​the trunk in the vehicle.

[0003] From DE 10 2005 031 072 A1, a functional device for a cargo area of ​​a motor vehicle with guide rails for guiding a sliding loading floor is known. The functional device comprises a support plate which is arranged on the loading floor and is slidable between a horizontal floor position and a separate vertical position and can be locked in place by means of vertical guide grooves.

[0004] From DE 197 21 877 A1, a storage device for the trunk of a vehicle is known, comprising a removable panel that can be arranged horizontally or vertically. The panel is positioned on the load floor and can be inserted into a rail system comprising horizontal rails intersected by vertical rails.

[0005] From DE 10 2010 020 564 A1, a loading floor for a vehicle is known which has a front and a rear floor section, wherein the loading floor is mounted on rails. The rear floor section can be pivoted into a vertical position relative to the front floor section to provide access to a spare wheel.

[0006] From DE 10 2006 005 518 B4, a vehicle stowage arrangement is known which can be connected to an internal component of a vehicle's cargo area to define a stowage area. The arrangement comprises a first panel and a second panel connected to the first panel via a hinge. The first panel and / or the second panel have a fastening element that can be selectively connected to at least one fastening position of the internal component.

[0007] From DE 92 17 039 U1 emerges a passenger car with a trunk which has at least one loading area which can be moved out of and into the trunk for loading and unloading, wherein the loading area is guided by means of a rail guide.

[0008] DE 10 2005 043 490 B4 relates to a passenger car with a trunk accessible via a trunk door, which extends from the trunk door in a horizontal direction (X-direction) into the vehicle and has a two-part loading floor with a first floor part and a second floor part, wherein the first floor part is arranged on the second floor part and is movable above the second floor part in the X-direction within the trunk.

[0009] DE 102 08 994 A1 discloses a motor vehicle with a rear cargo area, with a rear seat backrest that can be folded down at least partially to increase the cargo area by adding extra space when folded down, and with a fixed cargo floor in the area of ​​the unenlarged cargo area. In the area and above the fixed cargo floor, at least one load floor panel is installed that can be moved, at least partially, across the back of the folded-down rear seat backrest from a cargo area position to a rear seat position and vice versa.

[0010] In the prior art, trunk floor systems are known that comprise trunk floors, wherein the trunk floors rest on trunk rails and are optionally movable. Additional floor panels for dividing space in the trunk are also known.

[0011] The object of the present invention is to provide a trunk floor system that ensures greater flexibility and better securing of transported goods while simultaneously improving the usability of storage space.

[0012] This problem is solved by a trunk rail with the features of claim 1, a trunk floor with the features of claim 2, and a trunk floor system with the features of claim 3. Advantageous further developments and embodiments are described in the figures.

[0013] The invention relates to a trunk rail for a trunk floor system of a vehicle, which has at least two trunk rails, wherein at least one trunk rail is arranged on the driver's side of the vehicle and at least one trunk rail is arranged on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the trunk floor is supported on the at least two trunk rails. The trunk rail is generally designed to receive and guide a floor panel. For this purpose, the trunk rail can have a guide area on which the floor panel is movable. The guide area is generally designed as a sliding surface.

[0014] According to the invention, the trunk rail has at least one receiving groove, wherein the receiving groove is integrated into the trunk rail vertically and is designed to receive a base plate. The receiving groove can be round, oval, or rectangular. Typically, the receiving groove is designed to receive at least one base plate. A first base plate can be inserted into the receiving groove in such a way that a second base plate can be positioned essentially perpendicular to a support surface of the first base plate. "Insertable" can mean, among other things, clicking, latching, inserting, sliding, or plugging in. By providing at least two receiving grooves in a trunk rail, a base plate can be positioned in at least two positions.

[0015] The invention also relates to a trunk floor for a trunk floor system of a vehicle, which has at least two trunk rails, wherein at least one trunk rail is arranged on the driver's side of the vehicle and at least one trunk rail is arranged on the passenger side of the vehicle, and the trunk floor is supported on the at least two trunk rails. The trunk floor is generally made of wood, metal, or plastic.

[0016] According to the invention, the trunk floor is designed to be foldable or divisible, and is configured to be at least partially inserted into at least one receiving groove. Typically, the trunk floor is foldable at least once. "Foldable" means that the trunk floor comprises at least two floor panels, a first floor panel and a second floor panel, wherein the trunk floor includes a folding area at which the second floor panel can be folded at an angle between 0° and 90° relative to a support surface of the first floor panel. The second floor panel is typically configured to cover a spare wheel well of the vehicle. Inserting the second floor panel provides access to the spare wheel well, thus increasing the effectively used space in the trunk.

[0017] Alternatively, the boot floor has at least one separation point where the second floor panel can be separated from the first floor panel.

[0018] For example, the first base plate can be connected to the second base plate via a clip connection. Optionally, the separation point can be designed as a click connection, a plug connection, or a tongue-and-groove connection.

[0019] In a further development, the trunk floor is designed in at least two parts, comprising at least a first floor panel and a second floor panel, the second floor panel being adjustable relative to the first. The second floor panel is positioned towards the rear of the vehicle, while the first floor panel is positioned towards the front. The second floor panel is typically designed and configured to cover the spare wheel well.

[0020] The second floor panel can usually be inserted into the mounting grooves. This allows the trunk floor to be installed in the mounting grooves. Since the second floor panel is shaped to fit the dimensions of the spare wheel well, locking it into the mounting grooves offers at least two advantages. Firstly, locking the second floor panel perpendicular to the support surface of the first floor panel secures transported goods. Secondly, the space in the spare wheel well is then available as additional storage space.

[0021] The first and second floor plates can be made of plastic, wood, or another material. Optionally, the first and second floor plates can be made of different materials. For example, the first floor plate could be made of wood, while the second floor plate could be made of a lightweight plastic. This offers the advantage of the second floor plate being lighter than the first, making it easier for a vehicle operator to move.

[0022] In an alternative embodiment, the second base plate can be designed as a net, wherein the net includes insertion strips that are designed to be inserted into the receiving grooves.

[0023] In its design, the boot floor is modular, with the first floor panel and the second floor panel forming the boot floor, and with the first floor panel and the second floor panel of the boot floor being separably connected to each other.

[0024] In this configuration, the second floor panel is designed to be separable or removable from the trunk floor and can be positioned perpendicular to a support surface of the first floor panel using the mounting grooves. "Separable" means that the first and second floor panels are screwed, hooked, or otherwise detachably connected to each other. The second floor panel can thus be separated from the first floor panel or removed from the trunk floor. The second floor panel is typically positioned perpendicular to the support surface of the first floor panel using the mounting grooves integrated into the trunk rails or via separately arranged mounting grooves. The support surface of the first floor panel is the surface of the first floor panel that faces into the vehicle compartment and is opposite the surface facing the vehicle floor.

[0025] In an alternative design, the trunk floor is foldable, with the first floor panel being foldable towards the second. The trunk floor typically has at least one hinge point that connects the first and second floor panels in a way that allows movement. Optionally, the trunk floor can have at least two hinge points and at least three floor panels, with each hinge point connecting two floor panels. The at least one hinge point is generally designed to allow the first and second floor panels to be moved or folded at an angle between 0° and 180° relative to each other. The second floor panel, folded towards the first, is designed to be inserted into at least one recess. For example, the folded second floor panel can be clicked into the recess.

[0026] The present invention also relates to a trunk floor system for the trunk of a vehicle, comprising a trunk floor as described above and at least two trunk rails as described above. The trunk floor is generally designed as a floor panel that rests on the trunk rails.

[0027] The trunk floor system comprises at least two trunk rails, with at least one trunk rail located on the driver's side of the vehicle in the trunk and at least one trunk rail located on the passenger side of the vehicle in the trunk, and the trunk floor being supported on these at least two trunk rails. The trunk floor may be slidably mounted on the trunk rails.

[0028] The trunk rails are arranged in the direction of travel, such that one end of a trunk rail points towards the front of the vehicle, while the other end points towards the rear of the vehicle. Alternatively, the trunk floor system can comprise at least three trunk rails, with a first trunk rail on the driver's side of the vehicle, a second trunk rail on the passenger side of the vehicle, and a third trunk rail spaced between the first and second trunk rails. The trunk rails are generally arranged along one direction of travel of the vehicle. Alternatively, at least one trunk rail is arranged transversely to the direction of travel of the vehicle.

[0029] In a further development, the trunk floor system comprises at least two receiving grooves, wherein a first receiving groove is arranged in the trunk on the driver's side of the vehicle and a second receiving groove is arranged in the trunk on the passenger side of the vehicle. For example, a first receiving groove is formed in a first side wall of the vehicle, while a second receiving groove is formed in a second side wall that is arranged opposite the first side wall. At least one receiving groove is generally formed perpendicular to the trunk floor of the trunk floor system. Alternatively, the receiving groove can be formed at an angle between 1° and 90°, in particular between 45° and 85°, relative to the trunk floor or at least one base panel of the trunk floor.

[0030] At least one mounting groove can optionally be designed as a rail or a strip. Optionally, at least one mounting groove can be integrated into a separate retaining element, such as a strip, or into a side wall of the vehicle. The mounting grooves are designed to accommodate a floor panel. Their design allows the floor panel to be locked at an angle between 1° and 90° relative to the trunk floor. This secures transported goods and merchandise.

[0031] The at least two mounting grooves are integrated into the at least two trunk rails. Each trunk rail has at least one mounting groove. Typically, at least one of the mounting grooves is integrated into the trunk rail perpendicular to the rail. Optionally, each trunk rail can have at least two mounting grooves. This offers the advantage of providing various insertion options for a floor panel, thus allowing for greater flexibility in trunk design.

[0032] In a further development, the mounting grooves are designed to at least partially accommodate the trunk floor, with each groove located in the area of ​​the spare wheel well. The mounting grooves are designed so that the trunk floor can be inserted into them. "Inserted" can mean sliding, clicking, inserting, or placing. The mounting grooves are generally rectangular to accommodate a floor panel. Alternatively, the mounting grooves may be round or oval, or include protrusions or recesses to secure the floor panel.

[0033] The invention is schematically illustrated with reference to embodiments in the drawing and is further described with reference to the drawing, where identical components are identified by the same reference numerals. It shows: Fig. 1 a perspective side view of a trunk with an embodiment of a trunk floor system according to the invention with a detailed view of a trunk rail with a receiving groove, Fig. 2a a perspective side view of the - in Fig. 1 - trunk floor system shown with a second floor panel of the trunk floor inserted into the receiving groove, Fig. 2b shows a perspective side view of the - in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 - shown trunk floor system with the vertically inserted second floor panel of the trunk floor.

[0034] Fig. Figure 1 shows a perspective side view of a trunk 11 with a trunk floor system 10 according to the invention, with a detailed view of a trunk rail 14, 14a with a receiving groove 17, 17a.

[0035] Shown is the boot floor system 10 for the boot 11 of a vehicle 12. The boot floor system 10 comprises a boot floor 13, which is usually made up of at least two floor panels 18.

[0036] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a first floor panel 18a of the trunk floor 13. The first floor panel 18a is arranged towards the front of the vehicle 12. In the present embodiment, the first floor panel 18a is designed to be separable from a second floor panel (not shown).

[0037] In Fig. Figure 1 also shows the spare wheel well 20, which is usually formed by the - in Fig. 1. Not shown - second base plate is covered.

[0038] The first floor panel 18a of the trunk floor 13 is supported on two trunk rails 14. A first trunk rail 14a is formed on a passenger side of the vehicle 12, while a second one - in Fig. 1 not shown - trunk rail, formed on a driver's side 15 of the vehicle 12.

[0039] The trunk rails 14 are designed to accommodate at least a first floor panel 18a and a second floor panel 13 of the trunk floor (not shown). The floor panels 18 and 18a are generally arranged to rest on the trunk rails 14 and are optionally slidable along the trunk rails 14.

[0040] The trunk floor system 10 according to the invention generally comprises at least two receiving grooves 17. In the present embodiment, it is shown that at least one receiving groove 17a is integrated into a trunk rail 14. The receiving groove 17a is formed vertically in the trunk rail 14a. A second receiving groove 17a typically has a receiving groove 17a that is integrated into the trunk rail 14a. Fig. 1. The trunk rail (not shown) has a second mounting groove opposite the first mounting groove 17a. The mounting grooves 17 are each located at the level of the spare wheel well 20. The mounting grooves 17 and 17a are designed to support at least one floor panel 18 of the trunk floor 13, in particular one that is in Fig. 1. Not shown - second base plate to be included.

[0041] Fig. Figure 2a shows a perspective side view of the - in Fig. 1 - trunk floor system 10 shown with the second floor plate 18,18b of the trunk floor 13 inserted into the receiving groove 17, 17a.

[0042] Fig. Figure 2a shows the trunk 11 of the vehicle 12 with the trunk floor 13, wherein the trunk floor 13 has a first floor panel 18a and a second floor panel 18b. Furthermore, the Fig. 2a The trunk rails 14 are shown or indicated. The trunk rail 14a, which is located on the passenger side 16 of the vehicle 12, is visible. The trunk rail 14a extends from one front of the vehicle 12 towards one rear of the vehicle 12. The trunk rail 14a has a recess in the form of a receiving groove 17a.

[0043] Furthermore, the trunk rail 14b is indicated, which is formed on a driver's side 15 of the vehicle 12. The trunk rail 14b also has at least one receiving groove 17b. The receiving grooves 17, 17a, 17b are designed to receive the second floor panel 18, 18b of the trunk floor 13.

[0044] In the Fig. Figure 2a shows the insertion process of the floor panel 18, 18b into the receiving grooves 17, 17a, 17b. The floor panel 18, 18b is inserted into the receiving grooves 17, 17a, 17b perpendicular to a support surface 19 of the first floor panel 18, 18a of the trunk floor 13. The second floor panel 18, 18b corresponds to the floor panel 18 that is designed to cover the spare wheel well 20.

[0045] Fig. 2b shows a perspective side view of the - in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2a - trunk floor system 10 shown with the vertically inserted second floor panel 18, 18b of the trunk floor 13.

[0046] Fig. Figure 2b shows the trunk 11 of the vehicle 12 with the trunk floor 13, wherein the trunk floor 13 comprises the first floor panel 18a and the second floor panel 18b. Furthermore, the Fig. 2b the trunk rails 14 are shown or indicated.

[0047] The trunk rail 14a, located on the passenger side 16 of the vehicle 12, is shown. The trunk rail 14a extends from the front of the vehicle 12 towards the rear of the vehicle 12. The trunk rail 14a has a recess in the form of the mounting groove 17a. The trunk rail 14b on the driver's side is in the - in Fig. 2b shown - representation obscured by vehicle 12.

[0048] The receiving grooves 17, 17a are prepared to receive the second floor panel 18b of the trunk floor 13. In the Fig.Figure 2b shows a completed insertion process of the floor panel 18b into the receiving groove 17a and the receiving groove 17b (not shown). The floor panel 18b is inserted perpendicularly to the support surface 19 of the first floor panel 18a of the trunk floor 13 into the receiving grooves 17, 17a, 17b. The second floor panel 18b corresponds to the floor panel 18, which is designed to cover the spare wheel well 20.

[0049] When installed, the second base plate 18, 18b is arranged perpendicular to the support surface 19 of the first base plate 18, 18a. The base plate 18, 18b is firmly inserted into the receiving grooves 17, 17a, 17b. Optionally, the base plate 18, 18b engages in a snap-fit ​​connection formed on a base surface of the spare wheel well 20. REFERENCE MARK LIST: 10 boot floor system 11 trunk 12 vehicles 13 Boot floor 14 boot rails 14a, 14b first and second boot rail 15 Driver's side 16 Passenger side 17 recording slots 17a, 17b first and second recordings 18 floor panels 18a, 18b first base plate, second base plate 19 contact surfaces 20 spare wheel well

Claims

[1] Trunk rail (14) for a trunk floor system (10) of a vehicle (12) which has at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), wherein at least one trunk rail (14a) is arranged in the trunk (11) on a driver's side (15) of the vehicle (12) and at least one trunk rail (14b) is arranged on a passenger side (16) of the vehicle (12) and the trunk floor (13) is supported on the at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), characterized by that the trunk rail (14) has at least one receiving groove (17), wherein the receiving groove (17) is integrated vertically into the trunk rail (14) and is designed to receive a base plate (18). [2] Trunk floor (13) for a trunk floor system (10) of a vehicle (12) which has at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), wherein at least one trunk rail (14a) is arranged in the trunk (11) on a driver's side (15) of the vehicle (12) and at least one trunk rail (14b) is arranged on a passenger side (16) of the vehicle (12) and the trunk floor (13) is supported on the at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b), characterized by , that the trunk floor (11) is designed to be foldable or divisible, wherein the trunk floor (11) is designed to be at least partially inserted into at least one receiving groove (17). [3] Trunk floor system (10) for a trunk (11) of a vehicle (12) which has at least two trunk rails (14a, 14b) according to claim 1 and a trunk floor (13) according to claim 2.

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