center console and motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a center console (5) of a motor vehicle (1), comprising a console body (7) for attaching the center console (5) to the motor vehicle (1), an armrest (8) which is adjustably mounted on the console body (7), and a storage compartment (9) arranged below the armrest (8) in the console body (7), which can be moved into a closed state in which it is inaccessible and into an open state in which it is accessible. Increased comfort can be achieved if the armrest (8) is mounted on the console body (7) in a linearly adjustable direction (10) between an extended operating position (GS) relative to the console body (7) and a retracted rest position (RS) relative to the console body (7), and if the armrest (8) and the storage compartment (9) are configured such that the storage compartment (9) can only be opened when the armrest (8) is in the rest position (RS).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a center console of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a motor vehicle equipped therewith.

[0002] A conventional center console is known from DE 10 2015 111 197 A1 and comprises a console body for attaching the center console to the motor vehicle, an armrest adjustably mounted on the console body, and a storage compartment arranged below the armrest in the console body. The storage compartment can be converted into a closed state, in which it is inaccessible to a driver (male / female / diverse) and / or front passenger (male / female / diverse) properly seated in their seat, and into an open state, in which it is accessible to the driver and / or front passenger. In the known center console, the storage compartment has an access opening at its upper end through which the storage compartment is accessible when open.In the known center console, the armrest is adjustable about a pivot axis running parallel to the transverse direction of the vehicle between a closed position, in which the armrest closes the access opening and thus brings the storage compartment into the closed state, and an open position, in which the armrest releases the access opening and thus brings the storage compartment into the open state.

[0003] A similar center console is known from DE 10 2015 104 722 A1, the armrest of which can also be pivoted about a pivot axis, with a magnetic closure being provided to fix the armrest in its closed position.

[0004] From DE 10 2008 018 321 A1 a generic center console is known which differs from the above-mentioned conventional center console in that the armrest is mounted on the console body in a linearly adjustable manner in an armrest sliding direction between a use position extended relative to the console body and a rest position retracted relative to the console body, wherein the armrest and the storage compartment are configured in such a way that the storage compartment can only be transferred into the open state when the armrest is in the rest position.In the known center console, the storage compartment has an access opening at its upper end through which the storage compartment is accessible when open, wherein the armrest is pivotably mounted on the console body in the rest position about an armrest axis running transversely to the armrest sliding direction and is adjustable between a closed position in which the armrest closes the access opening and thus brings the storage compartment into the closed state, and an open position in which the armrest releases the storage compartment opening and thus brings the storage compartment into the open state.

[0005] From DE 10 2017 208 450 A1 a center console is known which is equipped with an electric motor drive for adjusting an armrest element.

[0006] From DE 10 2015 111 197 A1 a center console is known in which access to the storage compartment is secured by means of a code.

[0007] DE 10 2020 109 621 A1 discloses a center console with an armrest, but without a storage compartment. The armrest in this center console can be moved in a direction parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal direction and is also mounted on the console body so it can rotate about a rotation axis parallel to the vehicle's vertical direction. A retractable cup holder is integrated into the armrest.

[0008] DE 10 2012 024 430 A1 discloses a center console with a storage compartment and armrest. The armrest is pivotably mounted on the console body and, when closed, closes the upper access opening to the storage compartment. This center console features a flat additional storage compartment on the underside of the armrest for a mobile phone, which can be pulled out like a drawer from the closed position.

[0009] From DE 10 2014 106 610 A1 an armrest for a center console is known, wherein the armrest has a storage compartment on its upper side that can be closed with a flap and a flat additional storage compartment on its underside that can be pulled out of the armrest like a drawer.

[0010] From DE 10 2011 004 490 A1 a center console with a storage compartment is known, wherein a cover for closing an upper access opening of the storage compartment is mounted on the console body via a four-bar linkage, whereby the cover can be lifted off the console body as a whole and pivoted for opening.

[0011] DE 10 2019 105 907 A1 discloses a center console in which a storage compartment is formed within a storage container, which is connected to a fixed armrest via a four-bar linkage. The storage container can be adjusted from a closed position, in which the storage container is located vertically below the armrest, to an open position, in which the storage container adjoins the front of the armrest.

[0012] The present invention addresses the problem of providing an improved or at least a different embodiment for a center console of the type described above or for a motor vehicle equipped therewith, which is characterized in particular by increased comfort in conjunction with increased safety.

[0013] This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claim. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0014] The invention is based on the general idea of ​​designing the armrest to be linearly adjustable between a rest position and a use position, thereby achieving a particularly high level of comfort for the driver and / or front passenger in the use position. Furthermore, according to the invention, the armrest and the storage compartment are coordinated in such a way that the storage compartment can only be opened when the armrest is in the rest position. This prevents the driver or front passenger from attempting to access the storage compartment while the armrest is in use. This avoids unnecessary distraction for the driver, thus increasing safety.

[0015] Specifically, the invention proposes mounting the armrest on the console body in a linearly adjustable manner in an armrest sliding direction, so that the armrest can be adjusted between a use position extended forward relative to the console body and a rest position retracted rearward relative to the console body. Furthermore, the armrest and the storage compartment are configured such that the storage compartment can only be moved into the open position when the armrest is in the rest position.

[0016] In the present context, a ‘configuration’ is synonymous with a ‘design’ and / or ‘arrangement’, so that the phrase ‘configured so that’ is synonymous with the phrase ‘designed and / or arranged so that’.

[0017] According to an embodiment not according to the invention, the storage compartment can have an access opening at its upper end through which the storage compartment is accessible. Furthermore, in this first embodiment, the armrest is mounted on the console body so as to be pivotable about an armrest axis running transversely to the armrest sliding direction in the rest position and is adjustable between a closed position, in which the armrest closes the access opening and thus moves the storage compartment into the closed state, and an open position, in which the armrest releases the access opening and thus moves the storage compartment into the open state. In this design, the armrest forms a lid for closing the upper access opening of the storage compartment, which lid can, however, only be opened and closed when the armrest is moved into the rest position.

[0018] According to a first solution according to the invention, the storage compartment has an access opening at its front end through which the storage compartment is accessible. In this first solution, the storage compartment has a flap that is pivotally mounted on the console body about a flap axis running transversely to the armrest sliding direction, such that it can be adjusted between a closed position, in which the flap closes the access opening and thus transfers the storage compartment to the closed state, and an open position, in which the flap releases the access opening and thus transfers the storage compartment to the open state. Furthermore, it is provided that the armrest covers the flap from above in its use position and allows access to the flap in its rest position. In other words, the flap can only be operated to open and close the access opening when the armrest is in its rest position.When the armrest is in its in-use position, the flap is virtually inaccessible to a properly seated driver or passenger. The flap's axis can be conveniently located at a lower end of the storage compartment opening on the console body, away from the armrest. This allows the flap to pivot forward and downward to open. Furthermore, the flap can be designed to sit flush with the floor of the storage compartment in its open position, thus extending the storage compartment floor forward and creating a storage area.

[0019] According to a second solution according to the invention, the storage compartment has a storage compartment body that encloses the storage compartment and is mounted on the console body so as to be linearly adjustable in a storage compartment sliding direction, in particular running parallel to the armrest sliding direction, such that it can be adjusted between an open position extended forwards relative to the console body and a closed position retracted rearwards relative to the console body. The storage compartment body has an access opening at its upper end through which the storage compartment is accessible. In its use position, the armrest blocks the storage compartment body from above and, in its rest position, allows access to the storage compartment body. In other words, the armrest is configured so that in its use position it blocks access to the storage compartment body and in its rest position allows access to the storage compartment body.This design makes the storage compartment virtually inaccessible to a properly seated driver or passenger when the armrest is in the use position. The storage compartment can be mounted on the console like a drawer. In the closed position, the access opening of the storage compartment is covered or closed by the console.

[0020] In an advantageous embodiment, the armrest can, in its use position, cover the access opening of the storage compartment body from above when the armrest is in the open position, and, in its rest position, uncover the access opening of the storage compartment body when the armrest is in the open position. This ensures that the open storage compartment is virtually inaccessible to a driver or passenger properly seated in their seat when the armrest is in the use position. This condition can be achieved, for example, by moving the storage compartment body into its open position when the armrest is in the rest position and then moving the armrest into its use position.

[0021] According to an advantageous embodiment, the center console can have a locking device that can be adjusted between an unlocked state, in which the storage compartment can be converted from the closed state to the open state, and a locked state, in which the storage compartment cannot be converted from the closed state to the open state. The locking device provides additional security to prevent unwanted or unauthorized access to the contents of the storage compartment.

[0022] For the first embodiment, it can be expediently provided that the locking device is coupled to the armrest in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device enables pivoting of the armrest from the closed position to the open position and, in the locked state, prevents pivoting of the armrest from the closed position to the open position. In this way, the storage compartment is secured in the closed state.

[0023] For the second embodiment, the locking device can be coupled to the flap in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device enables pivoting of the flap from the closed position to the open position, and, in the locked state, prevents pivoting of the flap from the closed position to the open position. This also allows the storage compartment to be secured in the closed state.

[0024] For the third embodiment, the locking device can be coupled to the storage compartment body in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device enables the storage compartment body to be moved from the closed position to the open position, and, in the locked state, prevents the storage compartment body from being moved from the closed position to the open position. Here, too, the locking device enables the storage compartment to be secured in the closed state.

[0025] Particularly for the second and third embodiments, it can optionally be provided that the locking device is coupled to the armrest, such that adjusting the armrest to the use position sets the locking device to the locked state. Optionally, adjusting the armrest to the rest position sets the locking device to the unlocked state. In this way, the storage compartment can be automatically locked in the closed state as soon as the armrest is moved to its use position. This also increases security against unwanted or unauthorized access to the contents of the storage compartment.

[0026] According to an advantageous embodiment, the center console can have an electric actuator for adjusting the armrest between the rest position and the use position. This can increase comfort.

[0027] Additionally or alternatively, the center console can be provided with an electric actuator for adjusting the locking mechanism between the locked and unlocked positions. This allows the locking and unlocking processes to be automated, which also increases convenience and safety.

[0028] Additionally or alternatively, the center console can be equipped with an electric actuator for adjusting the armrest, the flap, or the storage compartment body from the closed position to the open position, and optionally from the open position to the closed position. This measure also increases the ease of use of the storage compartment.

[0029] According to an advantageous embodiment, the actuator can be secured by means of a code that can be entered via an input unit coupled to the actuator. Additionally or alternatively, the locking device can be secured by means of a code that can be entered via an input unit coupled to the locking device. The respective code can be a PIN, i.e. a personal identification number, or a biometric fingerprint. Likewise, facial recognition, e.g. via a driver observation camera, and / or voice recognition, e.g. via a microphone of a voice control device, is conceivable as coding to release or actuate the actuator or the locking device. The input unit can be a touchscreen or a touch display or a fingerprint scanner.The input unit can be mounted on the console body or on a mobile device, such as a tablet or mobile phone, or on the vehicle's dashboard. In particular, a touch display already present on the dashboard can be used for the input unit's functionality.

[0030] A motor vehicle according to the invention comprises a vehicle interior in which a driver's seat and a passenger's seat are arranged, as well as a center console of the type described above, which is arranged in the vehicle interior between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat.

[0031] In the present context, the relative location terms “top”, “bottom”, “front” and “rear” refer to a center console properly installed in the motor vehicle, such that “bottom” faces a vehicle floor, “top” faces a vehicle roof, “front” faces a vehicle front and “rear” faces a vehicle rear.

[0032] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0033] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the invention defined by the claims. Components mentioned above and to be mentioned below of a higher-level unit, such as a device, apparatus, or arrangement, which are designated separately, may form separate parts or components of this unit or be integral areas or sections of this unit, even if this is shown differently in the drawings.

[0034] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0035] They show, schematically, Fig. 1 a highly simplified longitudinal section of a motor vehicle in the area of ​​a center console in a first embodiment not according to the invention, Fig. 2 a longitudinal section as in Fig. 1, but in a second embodiment according to the invention, Fig. 3 a longitudinal section as in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, but in a third embodiment according to the invention.

[0036] According to the Fig. 1 to 3, a partially illustrated motor vehicle 1, which is preferably a passenger car, comprises a vehicle interior 2 in which a driver's seat 3 and a passenger seat 4 are arranged. The driver's seat 3 usually has a driver's seat, which is not illustrated here, while the passenger seat 4 usually has a passenger seat, which is also not illustrated here. The vehicle 1 also has a center console 5, which is arranged in the vehicle interior 2 between the driver's seat 3 and the passenger seat 4. The vehicle 1 furthermore has a dashboard 6, which is only partially visible here. In a left-hand drive vehicle 1, the driver's seat 3 is accordingly located in the Fig. 1 to 3 are located on a side of the center console 5 facing the viewer, while the passenger seat 4 is located on a side of the center console 5 facing away from the viewer. In a right-hand drive vehicle 1, the arrangement is correspondingly reversed.

[0037] According to the Fig. 1 to 3, the center console 5 comprises a console body 7 configured for securing the center console 5 to the motor vehicle 1. Furthermore, the center console 5 has an armrest 8 adjustably mounted on the console body 7. The center console 5 also has a storage compartment 9 configured or arranged below the armrest 8 in the console body 7. The storage compartment 9 can be converted into a closed state and an open state. In the closed state, it is inaccessible, while in the open state, it is accessible. Access to the storage compartment 9 to place objects in or remove objects from the storage compartment 9 is therefore only possible when the storage compartment 9 is open.

[0038] The vehicle 1 defines, in the usual way, a vehicle longitudinal direction X, a vehicle transverse direction Y and a vehicle vertical direction Z, which run perpendicular to each other. In the present context, the relative location information "top" and "bottom" refer to the vehicle vertical direction Z, while the relative location information "front" and "rear" refer to the vehicle longitudinal direction X and the relative location information "left" and "right" refer to the vehicle transverse direction Y. Fig. 1 to 3, the vehicle's longitudinal direction X extends horizontally and the vehicle's height direction Z extends vertically. The vehicle's transverse direction Y is perpendicular to the drawing plane.

[0039] In the center console 5 presented here, the armrest 8 is mounted on the console body 7 in a linearly adjustable armrest sliding direction 10. The armrest sliding direction 10 is in the Fig. 1 to 3 by a double arrow and extends essentially parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal direction X. As a result, the armrest 8 can be adjusted between a use position GS extended forwards relative to the console body 7 and a rest position RS retracted rearwardly relative to the console body 7. In the Fig. In Figures 1 to 3, the armrest 8 is shown in its use position GS with a solid line, while in its rest position RS it is shown with a broken line. Furthermore, the armrest 8 and the storage compartment 9 are coordinated in such a way that the storage compartment 9 can only be moved into the open position when the armrest 8 is in the rest position RS. In contrast, moving the storage compartment 9 into the open position is blocked when the armrest 8 is in the use position GS.

[0040] At the Fig. In the first embodiment shown in Figure 1, the storage compartment 9 has an access opening 11 at its upper end, through which the storage compartment 9 is accessible when open. The armrest 8 is configured here such that, in the rest position RS, it is pivotably mounted on the console body 7 about an armrest axis 12 extending transversely to the armrest sliding direction 10. The armrest axis 12 is in Fig. 1 perpendicular to the plane of the drawing and extends essentially parallel to the vehicle transverse direction Y. The armrest 8 is therefore adjustable in the rest position RS between a closed position SS and an open position OS. The armrest 8 is shown in the closed position SS with a broken line. The closed position SS thus corresponds to the rest position RS. The armrest 8 is shown in the open position OS with a solid line. A pivoting movement 13, which the armrest 8 performs for the adjustment between the closed position SS and the open position OS, is shown in Fig. 1 is indicated by a double arrow. In the closed position SS, the armrest 8 closes the access opening 11 and thus transfers the storage compartment 9 to the closed state. In the open position OS, the armrest 8 releases the storage compartment opening 11 and thereby transfers the storage compartment 9 to the open state.

[0041] At the Fig. In the second embodiment shown in Figure 2, the storage compartment 9 has an access opening 14 at its front end, through which the storage compartment 9 is accessible from the front. The storage compartment 9 is equipped with a flap 15, which is pivotally mounted on the console body 7 about a flap axis 16 extending transversely to the armrest sliding direction 10. The flap axis 16 is in Fig. 2 perpendicular to the plane of the drawing and extends essentially parallel to the vehicle transverse direction Y. The flap 15 can be adjusted between a closed position SS and an open position OS. In the closed position SS, the flap 15 closes the access opening 14 and thus transfers the storage compartment 9 to the closed state. In the open position OS, the flap 15 releases the access opening 14 and thus transfers the storage compartment 9 to the open state. In its use position GS, the armrest 8 covers the flap 15 from above, which at least makes access to the flap 15 more difficult. In its rest position RS, however, the armrest 8 releases access to the flap 15. When the armrest 8 is adjusted to the rest position RS, the flap 15 can thus be opened and closed. In the closed position SS, the flap 15 is drawn with a solid line. In the open position OS, however, the flap 15 is drawn with a broken line.A pivoting movement 17 of the flap 15 is in . Fig. 2 indicated by a double arrow.

[0042] At the Fig. In the third embodiment shown in Figure 3, the storage compartment 9 has a storage compartment body 18 which encloses the storage compartment 9 and which is mounted on the console body 7 in a storage compartment sliding direction 19 for linear adjustment. The storage compartment sliding direction 19 is in Fig. 3 by a double arrow. The storage compartment sliding direction 19 extends parallel to the armrest sliding direction 10, i.e., essentially parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal direction X. The storage compartment body 18 is adjustable relative to the console body 7 between a forwardly extended open position OS and a rearwardly retracted closed position SS relative to the console body 7. In the closed position SS, the storage compartment body 18 is shown with a solid line. In the open position OS, the storage compartment body 18 is shown with a broken line.

[0043] The storage compartment body 9 has an access opening 20 at its upper end, through which the storage compartment 9 is accessible when open. The armrest 8 and the storage compartment body 18 are coordinated with one another in such a way that the armrest 8, in its use position GS, covers the storage compartment body 18 from above, while in its rest position RS it allows access to the storage compartment body 18. As a result, the storage compartment body 18 is virtually inaccessible when the armrest 8 is in the use position GS. In addition, the armrest 8 and the storage compartment body 18 can be coordinated with one another in such a way that the armrest 8, in its use position GS, covers the access opening 20 of the storage compartment body 18 from above when adjusted to the open position OS, while in its rest position RS it exposes the access opening 20 of the storage compartment body 18 when adjusted to the open position OS. This means that the storage compartment 9, which is in the open position, is also inaccessible due to the use position GS of the armrest 8.

[0044] In all embodiments shown here, the center console 5 can additionally be equipped with a locking device 21 that can be adjusted between an unlocked state and a locked state. In the unlocked state, the storage compartment 9 can be transferred from the closed state to the open state. In the locked state, however, the storage compartment 9 cannot be transferred from the closed state to the open state, but is secured or blocked in the closed state. The locking device 21 can operate with a mechanical latch (not shown) to achieve a positive locking or securing of the storage compartment 9 in the closed state in the locked state. Likewise, the locking device 21 can operate with a magnetic latch arrangement (not shown) to achieve a non-positive locking or securing of the storage compartment 9 in the closed state in the locked state.A conceivable combination is a combination of at least one permanent magnet and at least one electromagnet, configured in such a way that the electromagnet requires energization for opening or unlocking. This has the advantage that the storage compartment remains locked or secured in the closed position even when de-energized, e.g., when the vehicle is parked or in the event of a crash.

[0045] According to the Fig. In the first embodiment shown in Figure 1, the locking device 21 can be coupled to the armrest 8 in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device 21 enables pivoting of the armrest 8 from the closed position SS to the open position OS. In the locked state, however, the locking device 21 prevents pivoting of the armrest 8 from the closed position SS to the open position. Thus, the armrest 8 can be locked in the closed position SS using the locking device 21.

[0046] At the Fig. In the second embodiment shown in Figure 2, the locking device 21 can be coupled to the flap 15 in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device 21 enables pivoting of the flap 15 from the closed position SS to the open position OS, while, in the locked state, the locking device 21 prevents pivoting of the flap 15 from the closed position SS to the open position OS. Thus, the flap 15 can be locked in the closed position SS using the locking device 21.

[0047] At the Fig. In the third embodiment shown in Figure 3, the locking device 21 can be coupled to the storage compartment body 18 in such a way that, in the unlocked state, the locking device 21 enables the storage compartment body 18 to be moved from the closed position SS to the open position OS, while, in the locked state, the locking device 21 prevents the storage compartment body 18 from being moved from the closed position SS to the open position OS. Thus, the storage compartment body 18 can be locked in the closed position SS using the locking device 21.

[0048] In all three embodiments, the locking device 21 can additionally be coupled to the armrest 8 in such a way that adjusting the armrest 8 into the use position GS transfers the locking device 21 into the locking state, so that the example of the Fig. 1 the armrest 8 cannot be moved into the open position OS, in the example of Fig. 2 the flap 15 cannot be moved into the open position OS and in the example of Fig. 3 the storage compartment body 18 cannot be adjusted to the open position OS. Adjusting the armrest 8 to the rest position RS can optionally transfer the locking device 21 to the unlocked state.

[0049] The center console 5 can be adjusted according to the Fig. 1 to 3 also comprise an electromotive actuator 22 for adjusting the armrest 8 between the rest position RS and the use position GS. The actuator 22 can be Fig. 1 be integrated into an armrest support 23, which simultaneously serves to linearly support the armrest 8 and forms a component of the console body 7. The armrest support 23 is in the example of the Fig. 1 is also pivotally mounted on the remaining console body 7 via the pivot axis 12, whereby the armrest 8 mounted thereon is adjustable about said pivot axis 12. A corresponding armrest support 23 can also be used in the embodiments of the Fig. 2 and Fig. 3 should be provided.

[0050] According to the Fig. 1 to 3, the center console 5 may also have an electric motor actuator 24 for adjusting the locking device 21 between the locking position and the unlocking position. In the examples of Fig. 1 to 3, this actuator 24 is integrated into the locking device 21.

[0051] The center console 5 can also have an additional electromotive actuator 25, which in the first embodiment of the Fig. 1 is used to adjust the armrest 8 between the open position OS and the closed position SS. In the second embodiment of the Fig. 2, this additional actuator 25 is used to adjust the flap 15 between the open position OS and the closed position SS and is shown in Fig. 2 is integrated into the locking device 21. In the third embodiment according to Fig. 3, the actuator 25 is used to adjust the storage compartment body 18 between the closed position SS and the open position OS and is in Fig. 3 is integrated into the locking device 21 for simplified representation.

[0052] The respective actuator 22, 24, 25 can be actuated by means of an actuating element 26, which in the example of Fig. 1 to 3 is arranged on the dashboard 6. The actuating element 26 can be formed by an operating element 26' already present on the dashboard 6. In other words, the respective actuator 22, 24, 25 is coupled to the operating element 26' present on the dashboard 6, so that it can be actuated via it.

[0053] The locking device 21 can be secured with a code that can be entered via an input unit 27 coupled to the locking device 21. In the example shown here, the Fig. 1 to 3, the input unit 27 is a touch display 27' already present on the dashboard 6. The code, for example a PIN or a fingerprint, can be entered via the touch display 27' or via the input unit 27 in order to actuate the locking device 21 to move it to the unlocked state.

[0054] In the Fig. 1 to 3 also show a storage area 28 and another storage compartment 29.

Claims

[1] Center console (5) of a motor vehicle (1), - with a console body (7) for attaching the center console (5) to the motor vehicle (1), - with an armrest (8) which is adjustable on the console body (7), - with a storage compartment (9) arranged below the armrest (8) in the console body (7), which can be converted into a closed state in which it is inaccessible and into an open state in which it is accessible, wherein the armrest (8) is mounted on the console body (7) in an armrest sliding direction (10) so as to be linearly adjustable between a use position (GS) extended relative to the console body (7) and a rest position (RS) retracted relative to the console body (7), wherein the armrest (8) and the storage compartment (9) are configured such that the storage compartment (9) can only be transferred into the open state when the armrest (8) is in the rest position (RS), characterized by , - that the storage compartment (9) has an access opening (14) at its front end through which the storage compartment (9) is accessible when open, - that the storage compartment (9) has a flap (15) which is pivotably mounted on the console body (7) about a flap axis (16) running transversely to the armrest sliding direction (10) and which is adjustable between a closed position (SS), in which the flap (15) closes the access opening (14) and thus transfers the storage compartment (9) into the closed state, and an open position (OS), in which the flap (15) releases the access opening (14) and thus transfers the storage compartment (9) into the open state, - that the armrest (8) in its position of use (GS) covers the flap (15) from above and in its rest position (RS) allows access to the flap (15). [2] Center console (5) according to the preamble of claim 1, characterized by , - that the storage compartment (9) has a storage compartment body (18) which encloses the storage compartment (9) and which is mounted on the console body (7) in a storage compartment sliding direction (19) such that it can be adjusted linearly between an open position (OS) extended relative to the console body (7) and a closed position (SS) retracted relative to the console body (7), - that the storage compartment body (18) has an access opening (20) at its upper end through which the storage compartment (9) is accessible when open, - that the armrest (8) in its use position (GS) blocks access to the storage compartment body (18) and in its rest position (RS) allows access to the storage compartment body (18). [3] Center console (5) according to claim 2, characterized by , - that the armrest (8) in its position of use (GS) covers the access opening (20) of the storage compartment body (18) adjusted to the open position (OS) from above and in its rest position (RS) releases the access opening (20) of the storage compartment body (18) adjusted to the open position (OS). [4] Center console (5) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the center console (5) has a locking device (21) which is adjustable between an unlocking state in which the storage compartment (9) can be transferred from the closed state to the open state, and a locking state in which the storage compartment (9) cannot be transferred from the closed state to the open state. [5] Center console (5) according to claim 4, characterized by , - that the locking device (21) is coupled to the armrest (8) in such a way that the locking device (21) in the unlocked state enables pivoting of the armrest (8) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS) and in the locked state prevents pivoting of the armrest (8) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS), or - that the locking device (21) is coupled to the flap (15) in such a way that the locking device (21) enables pivoting of the flap (15) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS) in the unlocked state and prevents pivoting of the flap (15) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS) in the locked state, or - that the locking device (21) is coupled to the storage compartment body (18) in such a way that the locking device (21) enables an adjustment of the storage compartment body (18) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS) in the unlocked state and prevents an adjustment of the storage compartment body (18) from the closed position (SS) to the open position (OS) in the locked state. [6] Center console (5) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , - that the center console (5) has an electric motor actuator (22) for adjusting the armrest (8) between the rest position (RS) and the use position (GS), and / or - that the center console (5) has an electromotive actuator (24) for adjusting the locking device (21) between the locking position and the unlocking position, and / or - that the center console (5) has an electromotive actuator (25) for adjusting the armrest (8) or the flap (15) or the storage compartment body (18) between the closed position (SS) and the open position (OS). [7] Center console (5) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized by , - that the locking device (21) is secured by means of a code which can be entered via an input unit (27) coupled to the locking device (21). [8] Motor vehicle (1), - with a vehicle interior (2) in which a driver's seat (3) and a passenger seat (4) are arranged, - with a center console (5) according to one of the preceding claims, which is arranged in the vehicle interior (2) between the driver's seat (3) and the passenger seat (4).

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