Portable vehicle door pocket

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle door pocket (1) that can be detachably attached to an inner door surface (9) of a motor vehicle, comprising a pocket frame (5) that defines an outer contour of the vehicle door pocket (1), and a flexible pocket cover (2) with which the pocket frame (5) is covered, such that the pocket cover (2) is open only on a top surface (3) of the vehicle door pocket (1), and at least two click connectors (8) that are attached to the pocket frame (5) and can be detachably engaged with respective click counterparts (10), wherein the click connectors (8) and click counterparts (10) interact magnetically and, in the clicked state, the click connectors (8) and click counterparts (10) are held together by positive locking.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle door pocket that functions both as a portable handbag or shoulder bag and as an interior vehicle door pocket.

[0002] From DE 44 33 422 A1 a container for detachable attachment to the inside of a door is already known, which functions as a vehicle door pocket and as a carrying bag.

[0003] German patent DE 10 2009 039 471 A1 discloses a detachable fastening of a bag to a motor vehicle seat. The motor vehicle seat has a recess on its back for receiving the bag. The shape of the recess and the bag are adapted to each other so that the bag is at least partially detachably integrated into the motor vehicle seat.

[0004] DE 10 2010 014 074 A1 relates to an arrangement of a net unit in front of the opening of a storage compartment in the interior of a motor vehicle, comprising a frame element for receiving a net and fastening means for attaching the net unit in front of the opening of the storage compartment.

[0005] US Patent 2014 / 0203055A1 states that one or more bags may be attached to the inside of a vehicle door.

[0006] It is an object of the present invention to provide an improved vehicle door pocket. This object is achieved by a vehicle door pocket according to claim 1 and a motor vehicle according to claim 7. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0007] According to one embodiment of the invention, a vehicle door pocket is provided that can be detachably attached to the inside of a vehicle door. The vehicle door pocket comprises a pocket frame that defines the outer contour of the vehicle door pocket, and a flexible pocket cover with which the pocket frame is stretched, such that the pocket cover is open only on one upper side of the vehicle door pocket. It also includes at least two click connectors that are attached to the pocket frame and can be detachably engaged with corresponding click counterparts, wherein the click connectors and click counterparts interact magnetically and, in the clicked state, are held together by positive locking. Furthermore, the pocket frame has a wire-shaped arc to which plates are attached, to which the click connectors are in turn attached.This creates a vehicle door pocket which, when detached, can be used as a portable bag outside the vehicle and, when attached to the inside of the door, as an interior door storage compartment. The pocket frame ensures dimensional stability and secure attachment to the inside of the door. The click connectors and corresponding pieces allow for easy installation and convey a high-quality impression.

[0008] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the pocket frame is a bracket that runs continuously along one edge of the vehicle door pocket and, with respect to the edge of the vehicle door pocket, is only recessed on the upper side of the vehicle door pocket. This allows the vehicle door pocket to be designed as lightly as possible and thus actually usable as an attractive shoulder bag.

[0009] In particular, the bag frame is made of aluminum. This makes the vehicle door pocket especially lightweight.

[0010] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle door pocket also has a carrying strap which is attached to the pocket frame.

[0011] According to a further embodiment of the invention, at least three click connectors are provided, which can be engaged with corresponding click counterparts. A third click connector enables the vehicle door pocket to also be attached to the vehicle interior at its underside.

[0012] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the click connectors are click plugs and the click counterparts are click sockets.

[0013] Furthermore, the present invention provides a motor vehicle with such a vehicle door pocket.

[0014] A preferred embodiment of the present invention is described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. These drawings illustrate the following: Fig. Figure 1 shows a vehicle door pocket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2 a pocket frame of the vehicle door pocket made of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 shows the vehicle door pocket from Fig. 1 before being attached to the inside of a vehicle door, and Fig. Figure 4 shows the vehicle door pocket attached to the inside of the vehicle door. Fig. 1.

[0015] Fig. Figure 1 shows a vehicle door pocket 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pocket has a cover 2 made of a flexible material, such as fabric, elastane, leather, plastic, or the like. The cover 2 is open only on one upper side 3 of the vehicle door pocket 1 and is otherwise completely closed. Furthermore, the vehicle door pocket 1 has a carrying strap 4 by which it can be slung over the shoulder and carried. The carrying strap 4 is, for example, made of fabric, leather, plastic, or the like.

[0016] Fig. Figure 2 shows a pocket frame 5 of the vehicle door pocket 1. This pocket frame 5 defines an outer contour, in particular along a bottom edge and along two side edges. The pocket cover 2 is slipped or stretched over the pocket frame 5 so that the pocket frame 5 runs along the outer contour of the pocket cover 2 on an inner surface.

[0017] The pocket frame 5 has the form of a bracket that runs along the underside of the vehicle door pocket 1, from where it extends along both side edges at both ends of the underside to the top 3. The pocket frame 5 has a wire-shaped arc 6 to which plates 7 are integrally formed. For example, three plates 7 are provided, to which click connectors 8 are attached. The click connectors 8 are, for example, click plugs. More precisely, the wire-shaped arc 6 runs continuously along the outer contour and is only interrupted along the top 3. The wire-shaped arc 6 and the plates 7 are integrally formed, in particular monolithically, for example from aluminum. The carrying strap 4 is attached to the two outer plates 7.

[0018] Fig. Figure 1 shows the vehicle door pocket 1 as a portable handbag or shoulder bag usable outside a motor vehicle. According to the invention, the vehicle door pocket 1 has a dual function and can also be used as a detachably attached interior door pocket in the motor vehicle, as shown below.

[0019] Fig. Figure 3 shows the vehicle door pocket 1 from Fig. 1. Before being attached to the inside of a vehicle door 9. To attach the vehicle door pocket 1, the same number of click counterparts 10, corresponding to the click connectors 8, are provided on the inside of the vehicle door 9. The click counterparts 10 are, for example, click sockets. The click connectors 8 interact magnetically with the click counterparts 10, so that when the click connectors 8 approach the click counterparts 10, they are positioned or centered on the click counterparts 10 by magnetic force. The click counterparts 10 can be designed such that the click connectors 8 can be clicked or snapped into place along a horizontal direction and then lock in a final position, so that they can no longer be released along the horizontal direction. The click connectors 8 can then only be released from the click counterparts 10 vertically upwards.For example, these click connectors 8 and click counterparts 10 could be designed similarly to the fasteners available under the trade name Fidlock (registered trademark).

[0020] It would also be conceivable that the click connectors 8 are in the form of a socket and the click counterparts 10 are in the form of a plug.

[0021] Fig. Figure 4 shows the vehicle door pocket 1 attached to the inside of the vehicle door. In this state, the vehicle door pocket 1 is attached to the inside of the door 9 at its top 3 by two outer click connectors 8 and at its bottom by another click connector 8. The carrying strap 4 can be stored inside the pocket cover 2 and is thus neatly tucked away.

[0022] While the invention has been illustrated and described in detail in the drawings and the preceding description, this illustration and description is to be understood as exemplary and not as limiting, and it is not intended to limit the invention to the disclosed embodiment. The mere fact that certain features are mentioned in various dependent claims is not intended to imply that a combination of these features could not also be advantageously used.

Claims

[1] Vehicle door pocket (1) which can be detachably attached to an inside door (9) of a motor vehicle, comprising: a pocket frame (5) that defines an outer contour of the vehicle door pocket (1), and a flexible bag cover (2) with which the bag frame (5) is covered, such that the bag cover (2) is only open on one top side (3) of the vehicle door pocket (1), and at least two click connectors (8) which are attached to the pocket frame (5) and can be detachably engaged with respective click counterparts (10), wherein the click connectors (8) and click counterparts (10) interact magnetically and, in the clicked state, the click connectors (8) and click counterparts (10) are held together by positive locking, wherein the pocket frame (5) has a wire-shaped arc (6) to which plates (7) are attached, to which the click connectors (8) are in turn attached. [2] Vehicle door pocket (1) according to claim 1, wherein the pocket frame (5) is a bracket which extends uninterrupted along an edge of the vehicle door pocket (1) and is recessed only on the top (3) of the vehicle door pocket (1) with respect to the edge of the vehicle door pocket (1). [3] Vehicle door pocket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pocket frame (5) is made of aluminium. [4] Vehicle door pocket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a carrying strap (4) which is attached to the pocket frame (5). [5] Vehicle door pocket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least three click connectors (8) are provided which can be engaged with respective click counterparts (10). [6] Vehicle door pocket (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the click connectors (8) are click plugs and the click counterparts (10) are click sockets. [7] Motor vehicle with a vehicle door pocket (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6.

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