Vehicle with a trunk

Abstract

Vehicle with a trunk (1), wherein the trunk (1) has a horizontally arrangable loading floor (6) which can be moved from an upper horizontal position (P1) to a lower horizontal position (P2), wherein the trunk (1) comprises a container (12) which has at least one lid (13, 14) that can be placed on it, by which the container (12) can be moved from a closed state to an open state, wherein the container (12) is arranged at the front of the trunk (1) in the direction of travel (F) and is positioned in a space (11) between a rear seat with a folding backrest (3) and the load floor (6), wherein the at least one lid (13, 14) is arranged at the level of the load floor (6) in the upper position (P1), wherein an upper surface of the lid (13, 14) resting on the container (12) is arranged at the same level as an upper surface of the load floor (6) in the upper position (P1) and wherein an upper surface of the load floor (6) in the lower position (P2) is arranged at the same level as an underside of the container base (15), characterized in that the container (12) is substantially cuboid in shape and / or has a length (L) extending transversely to the direction of travel (F), wherein the length (L) of the container (12) corresponds to or substantially corresponds to a width (B) of the trunk (1), wherein the width (B) of the trunk (1) extends transversely to the direction of travel (F), wherein the trunk (1) comprises a trunk base (5) with floor structures and / or irregularities (7), wherein the container base (15) is adapted to the floor structures and / or irregularities (7) and / or positively surrounds the floor structures and / or irregularities (7).

Description

Technical field:

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle with a trunk having the features of claim 1. Background:

[0002] Efforts are underway to increase the volume of a vehicle's trunk and make it fully usable. This involves, for example, integrating containers into the trunk in which items can be stored. It is already known to integrate the container into the vehicle in such a way that it is accessible from both the trunk and a passenger compartment, for example, by folding down a rear seat backrest.

[0003] For example, the publication DE 41 02 646 A1 describes a motor vehicle in which a storage space for loading bulky goods is included between the trunk and the rear seat, which extends forward through the rear seat and forms a connection between the trunk and the interior of the motor vehicle.

[0004] A storage system for the rear loading area of ​​a vehicle is known from US 6 733 060 B1 and from DE 10 2014 225 007 A1. Description:

[0005] One embodiment of the invention is based on the objective of providing a vehicle with an enlarged, fully usable, and flexibly accessible trunk. This and other objectives are achieved by a vehicle with the features of claim 1. Embodiments of the invention are described in the dependent claims, the following description, and / or the accompanying figures.

[0006] A vehicle, in particular a passenger car, with a trunk is proposed. Preferably, the trunk has a trunk floor. For example, the trunk floor is formed by a body structure arranged on the vehicle side, incorporating floor structures and / or unevenness, such as at least one cross member. The trunk floor forms the lower boundary of the trunk, separating it from the floor. Optionally, a spare wheel well can be integrated into the trunk floor.

[0007] Preferably, the vehicle has at least one rear seat and a loading ramp. The rear seat limits the luggage compartment in one direction of travel. The loading ramp limits the luggage compartment in the opposite direction to that direction of travel.

[0008] Preferably, the trunk has side walls that define its laterally, particularly transversely to the direction of travel. Optionally, the trunk may also have side paneling that covers the side walls. Optionally, the trunk may also have at least one underbody panel that covers and / or conceals the trunk floor.

[0009] The trunk includes a preferably one-piece loading floor, which can be arranged horizontally or is already arranged horizontally. Preferably, the loading floor is arranged between the at least one rear seat and the loading ramp. According to the invention, the loading floor can be moved from an upper horizontal position to a lower horizontal position, and in particular, it is adjustable. For this purpose, the loading floor can, for example, be at least partially removed from the trunk and moved between the two positions. In particular, the loading floor can assume the upper position or the lower position. In the upper position, the loading floor is preferably spaced apart from the trunk floor structure, in particular spaced apart above the trunk floor structure. For example, in the upper position, the loading floor is arranged essentially at the level of the loading ramp and / or flush with it. In particular, in the lower position, the loading floor is arranged below the loading ramp.Specifically, in the lower position, the load floor covers the optional spare wheel tray.

[0010] The trunk contains a container. For example, the container is cuboid in shape. The container can be a separate, independent component. Alternatively, the container can be an integral part of the side paneling and / or the underbody paneling. In particular, sections of the side paneling and / or the underbody paneling can form the container. This has the advantage that no separate tooling is required for manufacturing the container; instead, the tools used to manufacture the side paneling and / or the underbody paneling can be used.

[0011] The container has at least one lid. The at least one lid is arranged on the container and / or can be arranged on it. According to the invention, the lid can be moved from a closed state to an open state. Preferably, the container has a base. Optionally, the container rests on a support with its base. In particular, the base is arranged opposite the lid.

[0012] Within the scope of the invention, it is possible to access the at least one lid from both the rear seat and loading ramp sides, in order to move the lid from the closed to the open position and to use the container. Rear seat access means, in particular, that access is possible from the at least one rear seat, especially by folding down the backrest of the at least one rear seat. Folding down the backrest can be done, for example, from a passenger compartment of the vehicle or through an open rear door of the vehicle. Loading ramp access means that access is possible from the loading ramp, especially through an open tailgate of the vehicle.

[0013] Particularly in the closed state, the at least one cover is arranged approximately at the level of the loading floor in the upper position. Preferably, the cover is arranged at the level of, or substantially at, the loading floor in the upper position, and in particular, flush with, or substantially flush with, the loading floor in the upper position. In particular, the at least one cover is arranged at the level of, or substantially at, the loading ramp in the closed state.

[0014] The advantage is that the load floor, when in its upper position, is extended by the lid (at least one of which is closed), thus increasing the loading area. The usable trunk space for the user is then the area of ​​the load floor in its upper position plus the area of ​​the lid. Furthermore, it is advantageous that items can be transported securely and without slipping in the vehicle using the lid. Because the lid is flush with the load floor when closed, the container is discreetly or even almost invisibly integrated into the trunk. The container thus provides, for example, a secure storage space for valuables.

[0015] The loading floor is positioned on the trunk floor in its lower position. Specifically, the loading floor rests on the trunk floor in its lower position. Preferably, the container base is also positioned on the trunk floor. Even more preferably, the container rests on the trunk floor, with its base acting as the support. Thus, when the container base is in its lower position, the loading floor and the container base are essentially at the same height and / or aligned with each other.

[0016] The container is arranged at the front of the trunk, facing the direction of travel. A space is provided between the at least one rear seat and the load floor. This space can be formed by the load floor having a length extending in the direction of travel that is shorter than the length of the trunk itself. Preferably, according to the invention, the load floor abuts the loading edge and / or extends from it in the direction of travel. The container is arranged within this space and preferably fills it completely. The container is positioned between the at least one rear seat and the load floor, contacting at least the load floor, and preferably both the rear seat and the load floor.

[0017] The upper surface of the lid, which rests on the container, is positioned at the same height as the upper surface of the load floor in its upper position. When closed, the upper surface of the lid is flush with the upper surface of the load floor. In its closed position, the lid extends the load floor in its upper position in the direction of travel of the vehicle. This has the advantage of providing a continuous and / or uninterrupted loading area extending from the loading edge to at least one rear seat, formed by the load floor and the lid when closed.

[0018] In one possible embodiment of the invention, the lid rests loosely on the container. In particular, the lid can be opened in any direction, e.g., in the direction of travel, in the opposite direction, and on both sides perpendicular to the direction of travel. Alternatively or optionally, the at least one lid can be completely removed from the container. For this purpose, the lid can be attached to the container in a way that is detachable without causing damage. For example, the lid can be connected to the container via at least one magnet or via at least one hook-and-loop fastener or pad. Because the lid rests loosely on the container and / or is completely removable, the container can be opened from all sides, allowing access from all sides. In particular, the container can be used flexibly and without restriction.

[0019] In one possible embodiment of the invention, the at least one lid has at least one opening for finger engagement to move the lid from the closed to the open state. Alternatively or optionally, the lid has at least one handle for moving the lid from the closed to the open state. The handle can be, for example, a recessed grip, a loop, or a handle.

[0020] Preferably, the at least one opening and / or the at least one handle is operable from the loading ramp. In particular, the at least one opening and / or the at least one handle is / are provided for moving the lid from the closed to the open position from the loading ramp side. Specifically, access to the container from the loading ramp side is possible via the at least one opening and / or the at least one handle. For example, the lid can be opened from the loading ramp side in the direction of travel, to the first and / or second side, or completely removed.

[0021] Another possible design implementation of the invention provides that at least one recess for finger engagement in the side paneling of the trunk lid is incorporated to move the lid from the closed to the open position. This at least one recess makes it possible, in particular, to access the lid from the side and move it from the closed to the open position.

[0022] Within the scope of the invention, it is possible for the lid to have an additional handle, wherein the additional handle is easily accessible from the at least one recess in the side panel parts in order to move the at least one lid from the closed state to the open state. In particular, the at least one additional handle facilitates opening the lid via the at least one recess in the side panel parts.

[0023] Preferably, at least one recess in the side panel sections and / or at least one additional handle is / are provided for moving the lid from the closed to the open position from the rear seat side. In particular, rear seat access to the container is possible via the at least one recess and / or the at least one additional handle. For example, the lid can be opened to one side or in the opposite direction, in particular by folding it open or removing it completely, via the at least one recess and / or the at least one additional handle.

[0024] The container has a length extending transversely to the direction of travel, the length of which corresponds to, or substantially corresponds to, the width of the trunk extending transversely to the direction of travel. In particular, the container extends lengthwise almost or completely across the entire width of the trunk. This advantageously allows for optimal utilization of the available space.

[0025] The container base is adapted to the floor structure and / or unevenness of the trunk floor. Alternatively or optionally, the container base forms a form-fitting surround to these floor structures and / or unevenness. This ensures that the container sits securely on the trunk floor, preventing tipping and / or slipping, and makes optimal use of the available space between the floor structures and / or unevenness. This eliminates unusable dead space between the container base and the trunk floor.

[0026] In one possible embodiment of the invention, the container has several lids, for example, two, three, or four lids. Preferably, the lids are arranged successively along the length of the container. In particular, the lids can be moved independently of one another into the closed or open position. By providing several lids, multiple compartments can be provided in the container in which items can be stored separately. It is also advantageous that access to the container and / or the movement of the respective lid from the closed to the open position is facilitated, since each lid can be reached from the side of the vehicle most easily accessible to it, for example, from a right or left rear door and the corresponding rear seat.It is particularly advantageous if the compartments in the container are the same size, allowing the lids to be made from identical parts. This reduces the number of components and manufacturing costs.

[0027] Further features, advantages, and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. These include: Fig. 1. A top view from the side of a vehicle's trunk; Fig. 2 of the boot layout from the Fig. 1 in a top view; Fig. 3a-d a trunk container with a lid in different positions.

[0028] Corresponding or identical parts are each provided with the same reference symbols in the figures.

[0029] In the Fig. Figure 1 shows a side view of the trunk 1 of a vehicle, for example a car.

[0030] The vehicle includes at least one rear seat, of which at least one backrest has 3 in the Fig. Figure 1 shows the backrest 3, which can be folded down in one direction of travel F of the vehicle. The vehicle has a loading ramp 4 and a trunk base 5.

[0031] The trunk 1 is limited in the direction of travel F by at least one rear seat. In the opposite direction to travel F, the trunk 1 is limited by the loading ramp 4. Below, particularly towards a surface on which the vehicle rests, the trunk 1 is limited by the trunk base 5. The trunk base 5 includes a cross member 7, which extends transversely to the direction of travel F. Cargo can be loaded into the trunk 1 and transported in the vehicle during travel.

[0032] The trunk 1 includes a loading floor 6. The loading floor 6 is a single piece. The loading floor 6 is in the Fig. Figure 1 shows the load floor in an upper position P1 and a lower position P2. The load floor 6 can be adjusted from the upper position P1 to the lower position P2, for example by first lifting it and then moving it into the desired position P1 or P2. Thus, the load floor 6 can assume either the upper position P1 or the lower position P2.

[0033] In the upper position P1, the loading floor 6 is arranged at a distance from the trunk base 5 and extends essentially at the level of the loading ramp 4.

[0034] The loading floor 6 is arranged between the at least one rear seat and the loading ramp 6. A clearance area 11 is arranged between the rear seat and the loading floor 6.

[0035] The trunk 1 has a container 12 for holding objects. The container 12 is located at the front of the trunk 1 in the direction of travel F. It is positioned in the space 11 between the at least one rear seat and the load floor 6. The container 12 is essentially adjacent to the rear seat and to an edge of the load floor 6 facing in the direction of travel F, regardless of whether the load floor 6 is in the upper position P1 or the lower position P2.

[0036] The container 12 comprises at least one lid, e.g. two lids 13, 14 arranged side by side and / or adjacent to each other ( Fig. 2) Container 12 can contain items such as those shown in the example in the Fig. As shown in Figure 2, two compartments arranged side by side and / or adjacent to each other are provided, with each compartment being covered by one of the lids 13, 14. Alternatively, the container 12 can also comprise only a single compartment with several lids, e.g., two lids, 12, 14.

[0037] The lids 13, 14 are in a closed state S according to the Fig. 3a into an open state O according to the Fig. 3b-3d convertible. As from the Fig. As can be seen from Figure 2, the covers 13 and 14, when closed (S), are positioned at the level of the loading floor 6 in the upper position P1 and / or at the level of the loading ramp 4. In the closed position S, the covers 13 and 14 are flush with the loading floor 6 in the upper position P1. This enlarges, and in particular extends, the loading floor 6 and the loading area formed by the loading floor 6 in the direction of travel F. The container 12 is thus integrated discreetly or even almost invisibly into the trunk 2, allowing valuables to be transported and stowed safely in the vehicle.

[0038] The container 12 has a base 15, which is located opposite the lids 13 and 14. The base 15 is positioned at the level of the load floor 6 in the lower position P2. The container 12 rests on the trunk floor 5 with its base 15. The base 15 is adapted to the trunk floor, in particular to the cross member 7, and optionally to other floor structures and / or irregularities. The base 15 is shaped so that it fits snugly around the cross member 7. This allows the container 12 to fully fill the available space around the cross member 7. Items such as tools, a safety vest, and a warning triangle can be stored in the container 12 and no longer need to be stored elsewhere, for example, in a hard-to-reach spare wheel well, which may be integrated into the trunk floor 5.

[0039] In the Fig. Figure 2 shows a top view of the trunk 1 with the loading floor 6 and the container 12. The loading floor 6 has a hand grip by means of which the loading floor 6 can be lifted, removed from the trunk 2, or positioned from the upper position P1 to the lower position P2 or vice versa.

[0040] The container 12 is cuboid in shape. It has a length L that corresponds to, or substantially corresponds to, the width B of the trunk 2. Thus, the container 12 completely or substantially completely fills the space 11 between the at least one rear seat and the loading edge 4. This has the advantage that the items can be stored in the container 12 and the trunk 2 still appears to have a large volume.

[0041] Each of the two covers 13, 14 has an opening 20 designed as a finger grip for operating the respective cover 13, 14. Alternatively or optionally, a handle can also be provided for each cover 13, 14. The opening 20 in each cover 13, 14 is oriented in the opposite direction to the direction of travel F, so that the covers 13, 14 are easily accessible from the loading ramp side, in particular from the loading ramp 4 through an open tailgate of the vehicle, and can be moved from the closed state S to the open state O.

[0042] The trunk 1 has side walls and corresponding side panel parts 16, 17. The side walls define the trunk 1 on both sides, perpendicular to the direction of travel F. The side panel parts 16, 17 cover the side walls. Each side panel part 16, 17 has a recess 18. The recess 18 is designed to allow the hand or a finger to grasp and open the cover 13, 14 adjacent to the respective side panel part 16, 17 from the side. An additional handle may be provided on the cover 13, 14 for easier gripping.

[0043] The recesses 18 in the side panel sections 16, 17 allow access to the container 12 and the covers 13, 14 from the rear seat side, in particular access from at least one rear seat with the backrest 3 folded down. Rear seat access is especially ensured when a rear door of the vehicle is open and the backrest 3 of the rear seat on the same side of the vehicle is folded down.

[0044] In the Fig. Figure 3a shows a side view of the container 12, perpendicular to the direction of travel F, with at least one lid 13, 14 in the closed state S. The at least one lid 13, 14 is either loosely placed on the container 12 or attached to it in a way that allows it to be removed without causing damage. The lid 13, 14 can be attached, for example, magnetically or by means of a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0045] This type of fastening of the cover 13, 14, or the loose placement of the cover 13, 14, allows for complete removal of the cover 13, 14 or flexible opening to different sides or in different directions. In particular, at least one cover 13, 14 can be opened from the rear seat side and / or the loading ramp side.

[0046] According to the Fig. 3b, at least one cover 13, 14 is actuated on the loading ramp side and opened in the direction of travel F. It assumes the open state O. According to the Fig. 3c is the at least one cover 13, 14 operated on the rear seat side and opened in the opposite direction so that it has the open state S. Fig. Figure 3d shows the at least one lid 13, 14 as it is opened to the side, i.e. perpendicular to the direction of travel F, and assumes the open state O.

[0047] While at least one embodiment has been disclosed in detail above, it must be acknowledged that a multitude of variations according to the invention exist. It must also be acknowledged that the at least one embodiment is merely exemplary and does not represent a limitation of the scope of protection, the areas of application, or the configuration. Rather, the present disclosure is intended to provide a convenient roadmap for implementing at least one embodiment. Thus, it should be acknowledged that various variations of the function or the arrangement of the elements of the at least one embodiment can be implemented without departing from the scope defined by the claims and their legal equivalents. Reference symbol list: 1 trunk 3 Backrest 4 Loading ramp 5 Trunk base 6 Loading floor 7 crossbeams 11 Distance range 12 containers 13 first lid 14 second lid 15 Container bottom 16 first side panel part 17 second side panel part 18 cutouts 20 Opening F Direction of travel O open state P1 upper position P2 lower position S closed state

Claims

[1] vehicle with a trunk (1), wherein the trunk (1) has a horizontally arrangable loading floor (6) which can be moved from an upper horizontal position (P1) to a lower horizontal position (P2), wherein the trunk (1) comprises a container (12) which has at least one lid (13, 14) that can be placed on it, by which the container (12) can be moved from a closed state to an open state, wherein the container (12) is arranged at the front of the trunk (1) in the direction of travel (F) and is positioned in a space (11) between a rear seat with a folding backrest (3) and the load floor (6), wherein the at least one lid (13, 14) is arranged at the level of the load floor (6) in the upper position (P1), wherein an upper surface of the lid (13, 14) resting on the container (12) is arranged at the same level as an upper surface of the load floor (6) in the upper position (P1), and wherein an upper surface of the load floor (6) in the lower position (P2) is arranged at the same level as an underside of the container base (15), characterized by , that the container (12) is substantially cuboid in shape and / or has a length (L) extending transversely to the direction of travel (F), wherein the length (L) of the container (12) corresponds to or substantially corresponds to a width (B) of the trunk (1), wherein the width (B) of the trunk (1) extends transversely to the direction of travel (F), wherein the trunk (1) comprises a trunk base (5) with floor structures and / or irregularities (7), wherein the container base (15) is adapted to the floor structures and / or irregularities (7) and / or positively surrounds the floor structures and / or irregularities (7). [2] Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by , that the lid (13, 14) is loosely placed on the container (12) and / or is completely removable from the container (12). [3] Vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the lid (13, 14) is detachably attached and / or attachable to the container (12) by means of at least one magnet or by means of at least one Velcro strip or Velcro pad. [4] Vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the lid (13, 14) has at least one opening (20) for insertion with a finger and / or at least one handle for transferring the lid (13, 14) from a closed state (S) to the open state (O). [5] Vehicle according to claim 4, characterized by , that the vehicle includes a loading ramp (4) wherein the opening (20) and / or the handle is designed to be operated from the loading ramp (4) in order to transfer the cover (13, 14) from the closed state (S) to the open state (O). [6] Vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the trunk (1) comprises side panel parts (16,17) wherein at least one recess (18) for the insertion of a finger to transfer the at least one cover (13, 14) from the closed state (S) to the open state (O) is provided in the side panel parts (16, 17). [7] Vehicle according to claim 6, characterized by , that the lid (13, 14) has a further handle, wherein the further handle can be grasped and operated from the at least one recess (18) in order to move the at least one lid (13, 14) from the closed state (S) to the open state (O). [8] Vehicle according to claim 6 or 7, characterized by , that the at least one recess (18) and / or the additional handle is designed to be operated from the folded-down backrest (3) in order to move the lid (13, 14) from the closed state (S) to the open state (O). [9] Vehicle according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the container (12) has several lids (13, 14) which are arranged successively along length (L) and can be independently transferred to the open state (O) or to the closed state (S).

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