Movable center console element with movably arranged heat transfer element for at least one food container and motor vehicle with such a center console element

Abstract

A center console element (10) for a rear seating arrangement (200) of a motor vehicle (300) is described, comprising a console base (14) rotatably attached to or mounted on the seating arrangement (200) such that the console base (14) is movable between a closed position (S1) and an open position (O1); a cover element (16) rotatably mounted on the console base (14) such that the cover element (16) is movable between an armrest position (A1) and a release position (F1); and at least one heat transfer element (18) connected to the cover element (16), wherein the heat transfer element (18) is arranged in a receptacle (20) formed in the console base (14) when the cover element (16) is in the armrest position (A1). A motor vehicle with a seating arrangement and such a center console element (10) is also described.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a center console element according to the preamble of claim 1 for a rear seating arrangement of a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle with a seating arrangement including such a center console element.

[0002] Such a center console element is known, for example, from DE 10 2014 212 881 B4, where a heating surface element for warming a cushion is disclosed as the heat transfer element. Other different center console elements are known from the prior art. For example, DE 198 08 381 A1 discloses a multifunctional console arranged between the rear seats of a vehicle and featuring a warming compartment for heating objects. DE 203 08 399 U1 discloses an armrest with a storage compartment that has both a cooling and a heating function for food. Furthermore, CN 2 03 651 630 U discloses an armrest with a storage compartment that can be used to warm objects placed therein.

[0003] The center console elements or armrests known from the prior art have the disadvantage that they are permanently installed between two seating areas, so that no seating is possible between the two seating areas.

[0004] The object underlying the invention is seen as being to provide a center console element that has a heating / cooling function and is optimally accommodated in a rear seating arrangement.

[0005] This problem is solved by a center console element and a motor vehicle with the features of the respective independent patent claim. Advantageous embodiments with expedient further developments are specified in the dependent patent claims.

[0006] The proposed design comprises a center console element for a rear seating arrangement of a motor vehicle, comprising a console base rotatably attached to the seating arrangement, such that the console base is movable between a closed position and an open position; a cover element rotatably arranged on the console base, such that the cover element is movable between an armrest position and a release position; and at least one heat transfer element connected to the cover element, wherein the heat transfer element is arranged in a receptacle formed in the console base when the cover element is in the armrest position.

[0007] This makes it possible to bring the console base, including the heat transfer element attached to the cover element, into the closed position, whereby the center console element can be recessed in the seating arrangement, in particular between two seating areas in the area of ​​a backrest.

[0008] In the center console element, the heat transfer element can be positioned above the console base in the release position. This ensures that the heat transfer element is easily accessible when the console base is folded down or in the open position, allowing a person sitting next to it to continue operating the heat transfer element.

[0009] In the center console element, the cover element can be rotated relative to the console base in its open position by an angle of more than 150°, in particular substantially 180°, from its armrest position to its release position. The heat transfer element connected to the cover element is also rotated by this angle, so that the heat transfer element is moved or rotated upwards out of the receptacle formed in the console base, making it freely accessible.

[0010] The heat transfer element in the center console has at least one container receptacle into which a food container can be inserted or is inserted.

[0011] The container receptacle can be accessible in the release position of the cover element, such that a food container can be inserted into or removed from the container receptacle in the release position of the cover element.

[0012] In other words, a food container can be inserted into or removed from the container holder when the console base is in its open position and the cover element is in its release position. Furthermore, a food container placed in the container holder, along with the heat transfer element, can be stored in the console base's recess when the cover element is moved to its armrest position. Finally, the food container can also be stored in the backrest area of ​​the seat when the console base is moved to its closed position.

[0013] The center console element may have at least one recess in the console base, which is in particular cylindrical or frustoconical, and which is designed to at least partially accommodate a beverage container, in particular a cup, bottle, or can. In other words, the console base may have at least one holder for a beverage container.

[0014] The recess can be accessible in the release position of the cover element, such that a beverage container can be inserted into or removed from the recess in this position. This allows the console base to be used, at least temporarily, for storing at least one beverage container when the cover element is open and in its release position.

[0015] In the center console element, the console base can be rotatable about at least one console hinge, and the cover element can be rotatable about at least one cover hinge, wherein the axes of rotation of the console hinge and the cover hinge are essentially parallel to each other, and the cover hinge together with the console base is movable about the axis of rotation of the console hinge.

[0016] The heat transfer element in the center console is designed to be used as a heat source or a heat sink, so that a food container or its contents can be heated or cooled.

[0017] The heat transfer element can, for example, be connected to a vehicle's refrigeration system and include at least one heat exchanger through which refrigerant flows, which can optionally be used as a condenser (heat source) or as an evaporator (heat sink). It is also conceivable that the heat transfer element includes at least one electric heating element for heating.

[0018] Furthermore, a motor vehicle is proposed with at least one seating arrangement, in particular a rear seating arrangement, with two seating areas formed therein and with a center console element, as described above, arranged in a backrest area of ​​the seating arrangement between the two seating areas.

[0019] Further advantages and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of embodiments with reference to the figures. These show: Fig. 1 a simplified and schematic view of a seating arrangement with a center console element; Fig. 2 a simplified and schematic sectional view approximately corresponding to section line II-II of the Fig. 1 with the center console element in the closed position; Fig. 3 a simplified and schematic sectional view approximately corresponding to section line II-II of the Fig. 1 with the center console element in the open position; Fig. 4 a simplified and schematic sectional view approximately corresponding to section line II-II of the Fig. 1 with the center console element in the open position and a cover element in the release position; Fig. 5 a simplified and schematic sectional view approximately corresponding to section line II-II of the Fig. 1 with the center console element in the open position and the cover element in the release position;

[0020] In Fig. Figure 1 shows a simplified and schematic rear seating arrangement 200 of a motor vehicle 300 represented only as a dashed trapezoid.

[0021] In this example, the seating arrangement 200 has two contoured seating areas 202. Furthermore, respective headrests 204 are also shown, each assigned to a specific seating area 202.

[0022] The seating arrangement 200 has a backrest area 206. A center console element 10 is arranged in the backrest area 206 between the two seat areas 202. The center console element 10 is in the Fig. 1 shown in a folded-up storage position.

[0023] The center console element 10 can be designed such that, when folded up, it presents a surface 12 with the same type of upholstery 12p as the seating areas 202 or the seating arrangement. This is simplified by the dotted pattern of the seating areas 202 and the center console element 10. It should be noted that the dotted pattern is not intended to imply that the seating arrangement 200 must be multicolored. Rather, the entire seating arrangement 200 could be provided with the dotted pattern or simply depicted as white.

[0024] The center console element 10 and its function are described below using schematic and simplified sectional views of the Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5 explains, which is approximately a section line II-II of the Fig. 1 corresponds.

[0025] The center console element 10 has a console base 14, which can be rotatably attached to or mounted on the seat arrangement 200. The console base 14, and thus the entire center console element 10, can be set in a closed position S1 (folded up or recessed into the backrest area), which is in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is shown, and one in the Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. The opening position O1 (folded down) shown in Figure 5 can be moved. The opening or folding down of the center console element 10 or the console base 14 is described in Figure 5. Fig. 2 illustrated by a white contour arrow SO.

[0026] The console base 14 can be designed to be fixed in the open position, particularly relative to the seating arrangement, for example by a type of rotary stop and / or a releasable locking function or the like.

[0027] The center console element 10 further comprises a cover element 16, which is rotatably arranged on the console base 14, such that the cover element 16 is positioned between a Fig. 3 armrest positions A1 and one shown in the Fig. 4 and Fig. The release position F1 shown in section 5 is movable.

[0028] In other words, the cover element 16 can be folded from the armrest position A1 to the release position F1, which in the Fig. 3 is illustrated by a white contour arrow AF.

[0029] The center console element 10 further comprises at least one heat transfer element 18, which is connected to the cover element 16. In the armrest position A1 of the cover element 16, the heat transfer element 18 is arranged in a receptacle 20 formed in the console base 14.

[0030] As can be seen from the depictions of the Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As can be seen in Figure 5, the heat transfer element 18 is arranged in the release position F1 above the console base 14. The console base 14 itself is in its open position O1.

[0031] From the overall view of Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. As can be seen in Figure 5, the cover element 16 can be rotated relative to the console base 14 in the open position O1 by an angle β of more than 150°, in particular essentially 180°, from its armrest position A1 to its release position F1. The angle β is shown by way of example in Fig. 3 below the white contour arrow labeled AF.

[0032] From the Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the heat transfer element 18 has at least one container receptacle 18a into which a food container 22 can be inserted or is inserted. The food container 22 is in Fig. 4 is simplified and represented as a white rectangle, with the insertion and removal from the heat transfer element 18 illustrated by the double arrow EH.

[0033] From the Fig. 4 It is also evident that the container receptacle 18a is accessible in the release position F1 of the cover element 16, so that in the release position F1 of the cover element 16 the food container 22 can be inserted into or removed from the container receptacle 18a (double arrow EH).

[0034] The recess 20 of the console base 14 may have at least one depression 24, which is in particular cylindrical or frustoconical in shape. The depression 24 is in particular designed to at least partially receive a beverage container 26, in particular a cup, bottle or can ( Fig. 5).

[0035] From the Fig. 5 It is also evident that the food container 22, for example after a heating process in the heat transfer element 18, can be arranged in the receptacle 20 of the console base 14, so that food contained in the food container 20 can be removed and consumed.

[0036] The recess 24 is accessible in the release position F1 of the cover element 16, so that in the release position F1 of the cover element 16 the beverage container 26 can be inserted into or removed from the recess 24.

[0037] From the Fig. 2, Fig. 3 to Fig. 4 It is also evident that a food container 22 can also be received or stowed in the heat transfer element 18 when the cover element 16 is in the armrest position A1 and the console base 14 or the entire center console element 10 is in the closed position S1 ( Fig. 2) is arranged.

[0038] The center console element 10 has a console base 14 that can be rotated by at least one console hinge 14s. The cover element 16 can be rotated by at least one cover hinge 16s.

[0039] The axes of rotation of the console hinge 14s and the cover hinge 16s are essentially parallel to each other. With regard to the chosen representation of the Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig. 5. The axes of rotation run essentially orthogonal to the drawing plane or essentially parallel to a plane in Fig. 1 indicated vehicle width direction Y.

[0040] The cover hinge 16s is movable together with the console base 14 about the axis of rotation of the console hinge 14s.

[0041] In the selected representations of the Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4 to Fig.5. The center console element 10 is folded out counterclockwise from its closed position S1 to the open position O1. Subsequently, by folding the cover element 16 also counterclockwise, the heat transfer element 18 can be moved out of the receptacle 20 of the console base 14, so that the container receptacle 18a for a food container becomes accessible.

[0042] Naturally, the center console element 10 can be stowed away again in the backrest area 206 by corresponding counter-movements of the cover element 16 and console base 14.

[0043] Finally, it should be noted that the heat transfer element 18 is designed to be used as a heat source or as a heat sink, so that in particular the food container 22 or its contents (food) can be heated or cooled.

Claims

[1] Center console element (10) for a rear seating arrangement (200) of a motor vehicle (300) with a console base (14) which can be rotatably attached to or is attached to the seating arrangement (200) such that the console base (14) is movable between a closed position (S1) and an open position (O1); a cover element (16) rotatably arranged on the console base (14) such that the cover element (16) is movable between an armrest position (A1) and a release position (F1); at least one heat transfer element (18) connected to the cover element (16), wherein the heat transfer element (18) is arranged in a receptacle (20) formed in the console base (14) in the armrest position (A1) of the cover element (16), characterized by, that the heat transfer element (18) has at least one container receptacle (18a) into which a food container (22) can be inserted or is inserted, and that the heat transfer element (18) is designed to be used as a heat source or as a heat sink, so that a food container inserted therein can be heated or cooled. [2] Center console element (10) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the heat transfer element (18) is arranged above the console base (14) in the release position (F1). [3] Center console element (10) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the cover element (16) is rotatable relative to the console base (14) in the open position (O1) by an angle (β) of more than 150°, in particular substantially 180°, from its armrest position (A1) to its release position (F1). [4] Center console element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the container receptacle (18a) is accessible in the release position (F1) of the cover element (16) such that in the release position (F1) of the cover element (16) a food container (22) can be inserted into or removed from the container receptacle (18a). [5] Center console element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that in the receptacle (20) of the console base (14) at least one recess (24) is formed, which is in particular cylindrical or frustoconical in shape, wherein the recess (24) is designed to at least partially receive a beverage container (26), in particular a cup or a bottle or a can. [6] Center console element (10) according to claim 5, characterized by, that the recess (24) is accessible in the release position (F1) of the cover element (16) such that in the release position (F1) of the cover element (16) a beverage container (26) can be inserted into or removed from the recess (24). [7] Center console element (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the console base (14) is rotatable about at least one console hinge (14s) and the cover element (16) is rotatable about at least one cover hinge (16s), wherein the axes of rotation of the console hinge (14s) and the cover hinge (16s) are substantially parallel to each other, wherein the cover hinge (16s) together with the console base (14) is movable about the axis of rotation of the console hinge (14s). [8] Motor vehicle (300) with at least one seating arrangement (200), in particular a rear seating arrangement, with two seating areas (202) formed therein and with a center console element (10) arranged in a backrest area (206) of the seating arrangement (200) between the two seating areas (2029) according to one of the preceding claims.

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