Cover device for the interior of a vehicle and storage compartment arrangement with this cover device

Abstract

The invention relates to a cover device 4 for an interior of a vehicle, comprising a first and a second cover section 5, 6, wherein the first and the second cover section 5, 6 are arranged in a closed state in the same direction relative to each other and / or form a common cover 7, with a guide device 8, wherein the first cover section 5 is guided linearly in a sliding direction 100 by the guide device 8 during the transition from the closed state to an open state, wherein the second cover section 6 is pivotably connected to the first cover section 5 in a pivot section 11, wherein the second cover section 6 is arranged in the open state pivoted about the pivot section 11 relative to the first cover section 5.

Description

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[0001] The invention relates to a cover device for the interior of a vehicle having the features of the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a storage compartment arrangement with the cover device. Background:

[0002] Vehicles utilize a variety of storage spaces. To ensure that these spaces are both visually tidy and securely secured during transport, they are often closed with a lid, flap, or other covering element. While the respective cover element fulfills its function when closed and is therefore tidy, the question arises as to how to position the cover element when the corresponding storage space is open. In this case, the cover element, for example, in the form of a flap, often protrudes as a distracting contour in the interior or requires additional storage space to be recessed, moved, etc.

[0003] The document DE 10 2000 020 264 B4 describes a storage compartment for the interior of a vehicle, in particular for a center console of a motor vehicle, which can be closed by means of a lid. The lid can be moved between a closed position and an open position, wherein the lid is at least partially accommodated in a storage space in the open position. The lid has at least two lid parts, which are pushed over one another in the open position. Description:

[0004] The object of the present invention is to propose a space-saving cover device for the interior of a vehicle. This object is achieved by a cover device having the features of claim 1 and by a storage compartment arrangement having the features of claim 9. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims, the following description, and the accompanying figures.

[0005] The subject matter of the invention is a cover device that is suitable and / or designed for the interior of a vehicle. The vehicle is designed, in particular, as a passenger car, bus, truck, or the like. The interior is formed by the interior cabin of the vehicle.

[0006] The cover device is particularly designed to cover or close a storage compartment. Alternatively or additionally, the cover device can also be designed to conceal other components of the vehicle and can thus be designed, for example, as a cover or concealment for instruments, a display, a radio, or control elements, etc.

[0007] The lid device has a first and a second lid section. The first and the second lid section preferably have a similar or the same width. The first and the second lid section are aligned in the same direction when the lid device is closed, in particular arranged so as to abut one another. In particular, they are arranged in a common lid plane. Alternatively or additionally, they form a common lid. Preferably, the first and the second lid section are designed as a first lid segment and a second lid segment, wherein the first lid segment and the second lid segment together form the lid. In particular, the lid is designed as a two-segment lid that is limited to the two cover segments.

[0008] The lid device has a guide device for guiding the first lid section. The guide device is designed such that the first lid section is guided linearly in a sliding direction by the guide device during the transition from the closed state to the open state. In particular, the first lid section is positively guided in a form-fitting manner. In particular, the guide device forms a linear guide for the first lid section.

[0009] It is proposed that the second cover section be pivotably connected to the first cover section in a pivoting section, so that the second cover section can be pivoted relative to the first cover section about the pivoting section. In particular, the pivoting section extends perpendicular to the sliding direction of the guide device.

[0010] It is also provided that the second lid section is arranged pivoted about the pivot section relative to the first lid section in the open state. Thus, in the closed state, the first and second lid sections are aligned in the same direction and / or are arranged in a common sliding plane and / or form a straight line in a longitudinal section along the sliding direction. In particular, an intermediate angle between the first and the second lid section is 180°. In the open state, the first and the second lid section are arranged at an angle to one another in the said longitudinal section. For example, in the longitudinal section between the lid sections, the intermediate angle is less than 120°, preferably less than 105° or 95°. Alternatively or additionally, the intermediate angle is greater than 80°, preferably greater than or equal to 90°.In particular, the second lid section is bent or folded in the open state toward an underside of the lid device and / or toward the storage compartment. Alternatively or additionally, the second lid section is arranged in a recessed manner.

[0011] The invention is based on the consideration that the pivotable connection between the first and second cover sections is easy to implement in terms of manufacturing technology. Furthermore, this design has the advantage that a common, in particular continuous surface can be formed by the first and second cover sections in the closed state. Optionally, the surface is laminated, painted or has another high-quality surface finish. The cover can in particular be laminated, painted or coated, which offers a clear and clean surface compared to the conventional solution with a roller blind. Because the second cover section is pivoted about the pivot section in the open state, this section can be bent, so that the space required for the two interconnected cover sections in the sliding direction is significantly less.Rather, the second lid section can pivot to fit snugly against the underlying structure, particularly the storage compartment, in a space-saving manner. This simple mechanism creates a lid device that boasts an elegant design and saves space when opened. In other words, it is a two-part sliding lid, with the front section folding away when opened. This allows the storage compartment or storage area to be opened completely while taking up less space. The lid is divided into small sections and connected by an axis. This allows the lid section, which is not guided in the guide rail, to fold down to save space.

[0012] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the guide device is designed as a guide rail device, wherein the first cover section is slidably arranged in the guide rail device. For example, the first cover section has sliding elements on both sides, such as sliding blocks, bolts, or the like, which are suspended in the guide rail device. Alternatively, a surrounding support structure has sliding elements, and the first guide section carries the guide rail(s). In particular, the first cover section is positively guided in the guide rail device, in particular in a form-fitting manner.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the pivoting section extends perpendicular to the sliding direction, and the lid device has a guide track for guiding the second lid section during the transition from the closed state to the open state. The guide track guides the second lid section in a guide direction perpendicular to the sliding direction and perpendicular to the orientation of the pivoting section. In particular, the guide direction is oriented perpendicular to the surface extension of the first and / or second lid section in the closed state. In particular, the second lid section travels along the guide track.

[0014] Thus, although the second cover section is connected to the first cover section via the pivoting section, the second cover section is arranged and, in particular, guided independently of the guide device except for this connection. In particular, the guide track forms a guide for the second cover section that is independent of the guide device.

[0015] In principle, the second cover section can be guided by the guide track on both sides in the guide direction, thus providing a positive fit. This would create a positive-locking guide. In a preferred, particularly easy-to-implement embodiment, the second cover section is guided by the guide track only on one side in the guide direction, in particular in a positive fit. It is preferred that the second cover section rests on the guide track in the guide direction and travels along it. If the cover device is installed horizontally in the vehicle, for example, the second cover section already rests on the guide track due to gravity.

[0016] However, to improve the guidance quality, it is preferred that the second lid section rests on the guide track in a resiliently pre-tensioned manner in the guide direction. This guides the second lid section from one side through the guide track in the guide direction and presses it onto the guide track from the other side in a pre-tensioned manner. This ensures that when the lid device is opened, the second lid section can be transferred into the open state in a functionally reliable and tactilely pleasant manner.

[0017] It is particularly preferred that the lid device has a pretensioning device, wherein the pretensioning device is arranged in or on the pivoting section. Particularly preferably, the pretensioning device is integrated into the pivoting section. For example, the pretensioning device can be designed as a spring device that pretensions the second lid section toward the guide track and / or into the pivoted position in the open state.

[0018] It is particularly preferred that the second lid section has a guide element, wherein the guide element rests on the guide track. In the closed state, the guide element rests on a first guide track section of the guide track, which is aligned in the same direction or parallel to the sliding direction. When the second lid section is subjected to a load perpendicularly from the outside, the aligned or parallel alignment of the guide track section prevents the lid device from opening accidentally.

[0019] Alternatively or additionally, it is preferred that the guide member rests on a second guide track section in the open state or in a transitional state between the closed state and the open state, wherein the second guide track section is oriented at an angle to the sliding direction, particularly in the aforementioned longitudinal section through the lid device. By moving along the angled guide track section, the second lid section is pivoted about the pivot section.

[0020] It is particularly preferred that the pivoting section be arranged on an inner side of the first and / or second lid section. Because the pivoting section is arranged on the inner side, the outer side is not mechanically impaired, so that the first and second lid sections can preferably adjoin one another seamlessly on the outer side in the closed state, creating a pleasing visual design.

[0021] Another subject of the invention relates to a storage compartment arrangement for a vehicle, wherein the storage compartment arrangement has a storage compartment and the cover device as described above, wherein the cover device is suitable and / or designed to cover the storage compartment in the closed state and to release the storage compartment in the open state of the first and second cover sections. The storage compartment can be formed in particular by a storage compartment tray. In particular, the storage compartment tray is realized as a plastic component. Particularly preferably, the plastic component is formed integrally with the guide track. This allows the storage compartment arrangement to be manufactured particularly easily.

[0022] It is particularly preferred that the second cover section extends at least over 20% of the length of the storage compartment in the sliding direction. It is a cover segment and in particular not just a slat of a roller shutter. In particular, only exactly one cover section and / or cover segment of the cover is folded away as the second cover section. Alternatively or additionally, the second cover section extends over a length in the sliding direction which corresponds to at least 50% of the depth of the storage compartment. Once the second cover section is pressed against the storage compartment by the pivoted parking position, the storage compartment arrangement can be implemented in a particularly space-saving manner if at least 50% of the depth of the storage compartment is used to stow the second cover element. Alternatively or additionally, the cover sections have an extension length of at least 5 cm and in particular of at least 10 cm in the sliding direction.

[0023] The two lid sections are preferably connected by a hinge as a pivoting section. The hinge is preferably tensioned by springs. The rear lid section, as the first lid section, runs, for example, on sliders in guide rails. The front part, as the second lid section, runs along a guide surface, the guide track, via spring preload.

[0024] Further features, advantages, and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment of the invention and the accompanying figures. These show: Fig. 1 shows a schematic longitudinal section through a storage compartment arrangement with a lid device as an embodiment of the invention in a closed state; Fig. 2 the storage compartment arrangement or the lid device in the Fig. 1 in an open state.

[0025] The Fig. 1 shows a schematic longitudinal section of a storage compartment arrangement 1 for a vehicle 2. The storage compartment arrangement 1 can, for example, be integrated into a center console of the vehicle 2. The vehicle 2 is, for example, implemented as a passenger car.

[0026] The storage compartment arrangement 1 has a storage compartment 3 and a cover device 4, wherein the cover device 4 covers the storage compartment 3.

[0027] The lid device 4 comprises a two-segment lid 7, which is formed by a first lid section 5 and a second lid section 6. The lid sections 5, 6 are rectangular in the longitudinal section shown and have a width perpendicular to the image plane that corresponds to the width of the storage compartment 3 or is usually even somewhat wider than the storage compartment 3. For example, the storage compartment 3 and / or the lid 7 has a width of more than 10 cm, preferably more than 20 cm.

[0028] In the Fig. 1, the lid device 4 is shown in a closed state, with the lid 7 covering the storage compartment 3. In the closed state, the first and second lid sections 5, 6 are aligned in the same direction and arranged side by side and / or adjacent to one another. In particular, both are aligned in a sliding plane. The first and second lid sections 5, 6 can be arranged at a distance from one another on the upper side - as shown - by an intermediate gap; in other exemplary embodiments, the lid sections 5, 6 abut one another, so that in the closed state there is no open intermediate gap, but rather the lid sections 5, 6 lie against one another without a gap.

[0029] The lid device 4 has a guide device 8, wherein the guide device 8 is designed as a guide rail device. The guide device 8 thus has guide rails 9, which are arranged on both sides of the lid 7 and / or to the first and / or to the second lid section 5, 6. The first lid section 5 has two pairs of sliding elements 10, wherein two of the sliding elements 10 engage in the guide rails 9 on each side. The sliding elements 10 are arranged in a sliding direction 100 of the first lid section 5 at the respective ends of the first lid section 5. The first lid section 5 is positively guided by the guide device 8, in particular perpendicular to the sliding direction and perpendicular to the sliding plane.

[0030] The first cover section 5 can be moved during a transition from the shown closed state of the Fig. 1 into an opening state as shown in the Fig. 2, by sliding along the sliding direction 100 by the guide device 8. The sliding members 10 slide along the guide rails 9. The second cover section 6 is uncoupled from the guide device 8 and / or the guide rails 9.

[0031] However, the second lid section 6 is pivotally connected to the first lid section 5 via a pivot section 11. A pivot axis 200 of the pivot section 11 extends perpendicular to the sliding direction 100 and parallel to the sliding plane and / or lid plane formed by the lid sections 5, 6.

[0032] As can be seen from the combination of the Fig. 2, the second cover section 6 is arranged in the open state pivoted about the pivot section 11 relative to the first cover section 5. While the cover sections 5, 6 in the Fig.1 in the closed state assume an intermediate angle 400 of 180° and / or lie together in the sliding plane, the second cover section 6 in the pivoted state in the open state assumes an intermediate angle 400 of approximately 100° with respect to the first cover section 5.

[0033] The second lid section 6 is folded down during the transition from the closed state to the open state, so that it can be parked almost vertically next to the storage compartment 3. This has the advantage that the storage compartment arrangement 1 requires less installation space in the sliding direction 100 than if the second lid section 6 is pushed further in the sliding direction 100.

[0034] The pivoting section 11 is arranged on the underside of the lid sections 5, 6 and / or the lid 7. This visually conceals it from the top and is not perceived as an obtrusive contour. Furthermore, the folding down of the second lid section 6 can be implemented very easily.

[0035] To guide the second lid section 6 from the closed state to the open state, the second lid section 6 has a guide member 12 that slides along a guide track 13. The second lid section 6 rests with the guide member 12 on the guide track 13 in a guide direction 300. The guide track 300 is oriented perpendicular to the sliding direction 100 and / or to the pivot axis 200.

[0036] The guide track 3 has a first guide track section 14, wherein the first guide track section 14 is aligned and / or parallel to the sliding direction 100 and wherein the guide member 12 rests on the first guide track section 14 when the second cover section 6 is in the closed state.

[0037] The guide track 13 has a second guide track section 15, wherein the second guide track section 15 is angled in the longitudinal section shown, e.g., aligned at a 45° angle to the sliding direction 100. During the transition from the closed state to the open state, the guide member 12 moves along the second guide track section 15, wherein the second cover section 6 is pivoted about the pivot section 11.

[0038] If the storage compartment arrangement 1 is installed horizontally in the vehicle 2, the guide member 12 of the second cover section 6 already rests on the guide track 13 due to gravity in the guide direction 100. To ensure its proper function, the guide member 12 is pressed onto the guide track 13 in a preloaded manner. For example, a preload device 16 (not shown) is integrated into the pivot section 11, which preload device is formed, for example, by a spring device. The preload device 16 can, in particular, effect a preload about the pivot axis 200.

[0039] The storage compartment 3 is formed by a storage compartment tray 17, which is designed, for example, as a plastic component. Optionally, the plastic component can also include the guide track 13, thus facilitating installation in the vehicle 2.

[0040] While at least one embodiment has been disclosed in detail above, it should be appreciated that numerous variations of the invention exist. It should also be appreciated that the at least one embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and does not represent a limitation on the scope, areas of application, or configuration. Rather, the present disclosure is intended to be a convenient roadmap for implementing at least one embodiment. Thus, it should be appreciated that various variations in the function or arrangement of the elements of the at least one embodiment may be implemented without departing from the scope of the claims and their legal equivalents. List of reference symbols: 1 storage compartment arrangement 2 vehicles 3 storage compartments 4 Lid device 5 first lid section 6 second lid section 7 lids 8 Guide device 9 guide rails 10 gliding organs 11 Swivel section 12 Management body 13 Guideway 14 first guideway section 15 second guideway section 16 Pre-tensioning device 17 Storage compartment tray 100 sliding direction 200 swivel axis 300 Guide direction QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2000 020 264 B4

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Claims

[1] Cover device (4) for an interior of a vehicle with a first and a second cover section (5, 6), wherein the first and the second cover section (5, 6) are arranged in the same direction to one another in a closed state and / or form a common cover (7), with a guide device (8), wherein the first cover section (5) is guided linearly in a sliding direction (100) by the guide device (8) during the transition between the closed state and an open state, wherein the second cover section (6) is pivotally connected to the first cover section (5) in a pivoting section (11) and wherein the second cover section (6) is arranged pivoted about the pivoting section (11) relative to the first cover section (5) in the open state. [2] Cover device (4) according to claim 1, characterized bythat the guide device (8) is designed as a guide rail device, wherein the first cover section (5) is arranged displaceably in the guide rail device. [3] Cover device (4) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by in that the pivoting section (11) is oriented perpendicular to the sliding direction (100), wherein the cover device (4) has a guide track (13) for guiding the second cover section (6) during the transition from the closed state to the open state, wherein the guide track (13) guides the second cover section (6) in a guide direction (300) perpendicular to the sliding direction (100) and perpendicular to the orientation of the pivoting section (11). [4] Cover device (4) according to claim 3, characterized by that the second cover section (6) is guided by the guide track (13) in the guide direction (300) only on one side. [5] Cover device (4) according to one of the preceding claims 3 or 4, characterized by that the second cover section (6) rests pre-tensioned on the guide track (13) in the guide direction (300). [6] Cover device (4) according to claim 5, characterized by that it has a pretensioning device (16), wherein the pretensioning device (16) is arranged in or on the pivoting section (11). [7] Cover device (4) according to one of claims 3 to 6, characterized byin that the second cover section (6) has a guide member (12), wherein the guide member (12) rests on the guide track (13), wherein the guide member (12) in a closed state rests on a first guide track section (14) which is aligned in the same direction or parallel to the sliding direction (100) and / or wherein the guide member (12) in the open state or in a transition state between the closed state and the open state rests on a second guide track section (15), wherein the second guide track section (15) is aligned at an angle to the sliding direction (100). [8] Cover device (4) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the pivoting section (11) is arranged on an inner side of the first and / or the second cover section (5,6). [9] Storage compartment arrangement (1) for a vehicle (2), with a storage compartment (3) and with the cover device (4) according to one of the preceding claims for covering the storage compartment (9) in the closed state and for releasing the storage compartment (3) in the open state of the first and second cover sections (5, 6). [10] Storage compartment arrangement (1) according to claim 9, characterized by that the second cover section (6) extends at least over 20% of the length of the storage compartment (3) in the sliding direction (100) and / or has at least 50% of the depth of the storage compartment (3) in the sliding direction (100).

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