Light commercial vehicle with a cargo area cover

Abstract

The invention relates to a light commercial vehicle (1) with a first row of seats and at least one second row of seats (2) as well as a cargo cover (8) arranged behind the rearmost row of seats, a) wherein the cargo cover (8) has a first section (10) and a second section (11) which are movable relative to each other. b) wherein the first section (10) can be positioned horizontally and at least two heights and is held to at least one interior wall of the cargo space for this purpose, c) wherein the second section (11) can be brought into a first position in which its top surface (15) and the top surface (14) of the first section (10) form a common plane, d) wherein a backrest (6) can be pivoted into a horizontal position and then a top (16) of this backrest (6) and the top (15) of the second section (11) lie in the common plane.

Description

Technical area

[0001] The invention relates to motor vehicles, namely light commercial vehicles such as transporters, VANs, mini-VANs, etc. with several rows of seats. State of the art

[0002] Light commercial vehicles with multiple rows of seats are also used for passenger transport. If not all seats are needed, there may be a desire to create a horizontal sleeping position for at least one person inside the vehicle.

[0003] One object of the invention is to provide a sleeping position for at least one person in a light commercial vehicle with at least two rows of seats as simply as possible. Description of the invention

[0004] The proposal is for a light commercial vehicle with at least two rows of seats, in particular a first row consisting of the driver and front passenger seats, a second row, possibly a third and optionally additional rows, and a load compartment cover located behind the rearmost row of seats. The load compartment cover serves to cover the load compartment in the rear area of ​​the vehicle between the rearmost row of seats and the tailgate.

[0005] The load compartment cover has a first section and a second section that are movable relative to each other.

[0006] The first section is held, in particular horizontally, on at least one and preferably both interior loading compartment walls, in particular on the left and / or right side loading compartment walls when viewed in the direction of travel. The interior loading compartment wall can be either the metal structure of the vehicle or the associated paneling. A slide rail can be provided to hold the first section.

[0007] The second section can be brought into a first position in which its upper side and an upper side of the first section form a common plane. To enable this, the first section can be positioned at at least two heights. For example, the load compartment cover can be arranged at the level of the headrest (first or upper position), at the level of the horizontally folded seat surfaces of the vehicle seat (second or middle position) or directly on the bottom of the load compartment floor (third or lower position). The upper position is assumed when the backrest is upright and arranged almost vertically. The associated seat is then in a use position in which it is assumed from a sitting position while driving. In this use position, the second section closes the gap between the first section and the back of the backrest.

[0008] Furthermore, a backrest of a seat, in particular a seat in the rearmost row and possibly in the two rearmost rows, can be pivoted into a horizontal position, and then an upper side of this backrest and the upper side of the second section lie in the same plane. Furthermore, the first section and the second section are connected by a hinge, and their two upper sides are aligned. The seat, backrest, and load compartment cover thus form a common plane that can be used for transport or for resting and sleeping purposes.

[0009] In one embodiment, the first section and the second section are hingedly connected to each other, e.g., by a hinge, allowing their two upper surfaces to be aligned. This ensures that all parts of the formed plane are at the same height.

[0010] In another refinement, the second section can also be pivoted into a second position, in which it is positioned diagonally downwards from the articulated connection. It is then aligned largely parallel to the back of a seat backrest in the adjacent row. This ensures that the cargo space adjacent to the backrest and upwards is completely covered.

[0011] In one embodiment, the first section is connected to the second section via a wall guide, in particular a wall guide in the interior wall of the loading compartment, for example a horizontal wall guide and in particular a wall guide aligned in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which is displaceable, in particular longitudinally displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The wall guide can be a support or a slide rail.

[0012] This allows a gap to be closed between the first section and the back of the backrest in the use position. However, with this design, the first and second sections are not at the same level relative to the vehicle's vertical axis, even when the sleeping area is created with the backrest folded down.

[0013] In the event that the tops of the first section, second section, and backrest are parallel to each other or even aligned, i.e., when a sleeping position is created, supports can be provided between a load compartment floor and the underside of the first and / or second section. This relieves the load on the mounting of the first and / or second section on the interior wall of the load compartment, for example, from the weight of the passenger.

[0014] Furthermore, it can be provided that the seat of the second row of seats can be displaced in the direction of travel in order to position the first and second sections as well as the backrest relative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle in order to create the sleeping level.

[0015] The invention will be explained in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment in conjunction with the accompanying figures. They show: Fig. 1 a commercial vehicle with several rows of seats and a load compartment cover Fig. 2 Commercial vehicle with multiple rows of seats modified for a sleeping position based on a load compartment cover Fig. 3 Commercial vehicle with lowered load compartment cover for loading.

[0016] Fig. Figure 1 shows a light commercial vehicle in the form of a small van or van 1, viewed in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The small van 1 has three rows of seats and consists of a first row of seats for the driver and front passenger, a second row of seats 2, and a third row of seats 3.

[0017] Fig. 1 shows the seats 4 of the second row 2 and the seats 5 of the third row 3 in their use position, in which they are used by passengers while driving, ie with the backrest 6 in the vertical position.

[0018] Between the top-hinged tailgate 7 and the back 8 of the backrest 6 there is a load compartment cover 9. This is divided into two parts and has a first section 10 and a second section 11.

[0019] The first section 10 is held laterally on the left and right interior loading space walls when viewed in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle (not shown) and forms a horizontal plane.

[0020] The lateral support used for this purpose can be realized through a recess in the side panel or through a slide rail. The load compartment cover 9 is secured against unwanted movement, for example by limiting movement in the longitudinal direction or by clamping.

[0021] A hinge 12 located in the same plane and extending in the transverse direction of the vehicle connects the two sections 10 and 11 in a pivoting manner and enables, as in Fig. 1 shows a position of the second section 11 in which it runs parallel to the back 8 of the backrest 6.

[0022] Fig. 2 shows the box-shaped van 1 with a sleeping platform 13 provided. To provide this, the backrests 6 of the seats 5 of the rearmost row of seats 3 are pivoted forward until their rear sides 8 are horizontal. The load compartment cover 9 is then removed horizontally backward from an upper support position and subsequently pushed onto a lower support, so that the upper side 14 of the first section 10, the upper side 15 of the second section 11, and the upper side 16 of the backrest 6 are aligned on a common plane, forming a horizontal sleeping platform 13.

[0023] If necessary, it may be necessary to move the seat 5 on its seat rails (not shown) in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle to create the sleeping level.

[0024] Fig. 3 shows the van 1, where the upper sides 14, 15 of the first and second sections 10, 11 are in one plane, as in Fig. 2, vertically but at a lower height compared to this. In Fig. 3, sections 10, 11 thus rest on the vehicle's loading floor and can now support cargo. Additionally, the resulting movable loading floor can be pushed out of the vehicle interior via a bracket in a lateral support (e.g., slide rails) when the tailgate 7 is open and used as a storage area for consumer goods, for example. List of reference symbols 1 small van 2 second row of seats 3 third row of seats / rear row of seats 4 seats 5 seats 6 Backrest 7 Tailgate 8 Back of the backrest 9 Load compartment cover 10 first section 11 second section 12 Hinge 13 sleeping levels 14 Top of the first section 15 Top of the second section 16 Top of the backrest

Claims

[1] Light commercial vehicle (1) with seats (4, 5) in at least two rows of seats (2, 3) and a load compartment cover (8) arranged behind the rearmost row of seats (3), a) wherein the load compartment cover (8) has a first section (10) and a second section (11) which are movable relative to one another. b) wherein the first section (10) is held on at least one of the loading space interior walls, c) wherein the second section (11) can be brought into a first position in which its upper side (15) and an upper side (14) of the first section (10) form a common plane, d) wherein a backrest (6) of a seat (5) is pivotable into a horizontal position and then an upper side (16) of this backrest (6) and the upper side (15) of the second section (11) lie in the common plane. [2] Light commercial vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first section (9) and the second section (10) have an articulated connection (12) with each other and their two upper sides (14, 15) are aligned with each other. [3] Light commercial vehicle according to claim 2, wherein the second portion (11) is pivotable into a second position in which it is arranged obliquely downwards from the articulated connection (12). [4] Light commercial vehicle according to one or more of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first section (10) is arranged displaceably in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle by means of a wall guide. [5] Light commercial vehicle according to one or more of claims 1 to 4, in which a support in the interior wall of the loading space is provided as the wall guide. [6] Light commercial vehicle according to one or more of claims 1 to 5, in which a slide rail is provided for holding the first section (10) on the loading space inner wall. [7] Light commercial vehicle according to one or more of claims 1 to 6, in which, in the event that the upper sides (14, 15, 16) of the first section (10), the second section (11) and the backrest (6) form a common plane, a support is provided between a loading space floor and an underside of the first (10) and / or second section (11). [8] Light commercial vehicle according to one or more of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the seat (5) of the rearmost row of seats (3) is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

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