Motor vehicle with a loading sill protection system

Abstract

The invention relates to a motor vehicle (1) with a cargo space (2) comprising a cargo space floor (3) with a loading edge protection system (10) comprising a loading edge protection device (20) for protecting a loading edge (4) on the motor vehicle (1). To simplify and / or improve the loading edge protection, the loading edge protection system (10) comprises an elongated receiving space (5) which is provided for receiving the loading edge protection device in the loading floor space (3) and can be closed by a cover (6) which is movable in a defined manner between a closed position and an open position, wherein the loading edge protection device (20) is attached with a fastening end (7) in the receiving space (5), from which the loading edge protection device (20) can be moved out and over the loading edge (4).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a cargo space comprising a cargo floor with a loading edge protection system, which includes a loading edge protection device for protecting a loading edge on the motor vehicle.

[0002] German patent DE 10 2017 004 263 B4 discloses a motor vehicle with a cargo space in which a height-adjustable cargo floor is arranged, wherein the cargo space is arranged at the front of the motor vehicle, wherein the cargo floor is designed as a cargo tray with integrated loading edge protection, and wherein a flap is arranged at the front of the cargo tray which, when folded down, forms a flat, level surface and in this state enables loading or unloading of the cargo tray from its front, wherein the loading edge protection has a retractable roller blind or a fold-out mat.German patent application DE 10 2006 043 223 A1 discloses a loading system for securing and arranging cargo in the cargo area of ​​a motor vehicle, comprising a base plate that can be inserted into the cargo area and at least one attachment element that can be mounted on the base plate, wherein the loading system has a roll-up loading edge protector that can be extended out of the cargo area over the loading edge at the front of the inserted base plate. American patent application US 5083831 A discloses a roll-up floor protection mat for the cargo area of ​​a motor vehicle. German patent application DE 10 2022 120 342 B4 discloses a flexible cargo mat for the trunk of a motor vehicle, which can be used, among other things, as a loading edge protector.

[0003] DE 10 2018 007 562 A1 describes a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0004] The object of the invention is to simplify and / or improve the loading edge protection on a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0005] The problem is solved in a motor vehicle with a cargo area comprising a cargo floor with a loading edge protection system, which includes a loading edge protection device for protecting the loading edge of the motor vehicle, by the fact that the loading edge protection system includes an elongated receiving space provided for receiving the loading edge protection device in the cargo floor space and which can be closed by a cover that is movable in a defined manner between a closed and an open position, wherein the loading edge protection device is attached to the receiving space with a fastening end from which the loading edge protection device can be moved out and over the loading edge. The motor vehicle is preferably a station wagon with a cargo area in the rear of the vehicle, which is also referred to as a trunk. The cargo area or trunk of the motor vehicle can be closed, for example, by a tailgate.When loading and unloading the cargo area, a loading sill protector, such as a loading mat, is advantageously used to protect the loading edge of the vehicle from unwanted damage. During operation, the loading sill protector is conveniently stored in the elongated compartment. It can be removed from this compartment as needed. Securing the loading sill protector with its mounting end in the compartment significantly simplifies handling. The cover is, for example, a type of panel, which can also be referred to as a trunk cover. The cover, which closes the compartment for the loading sill protector, can be removed or opened manually. However, it can also be advantageously opened and closed automatically as needed using a suitable actuator.The loading sill protector can be manually extended from its housing and moved over the loading edge as needed. With suitable actuators, the loading sill protector can also be moved automatically over the loading edge. The vehicle in question features a novel, integrated loading sill protector that can be automatically or manually retracted and stored in its housing after use. This offers the advantage, among others, that the loading sill protector is protected from dirt and debris in the cargo area when not in use. Furthermore, its installation in the housing simplifies not only the handling of the loading sill protector but also its cleaning.

[0006] A preferred embodiment of the vehicle is characterized in that the elongated receiving space extends parallel to and adjacent to the loading edge of the vehicle. "Adjacent" in this context means, in particular, close to or immediately adjacent to it. This means, specifically, that the elongated receiving space is located directly next to the loading edge. It is, of course, essential to ensure that the function of the tailgate is not impaired by the elongated receiving space and its cover. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the elongated receiving space can also be arranged at a forward end of the cargo floor in a longitudinal direction. This offers the advantage that the loading protection device, designed, for example, as a loading protection mat, can be used to cover not only the loading edge but also the entire cargo floor.

[0007] Another preferred embodiment of the motor vehicle is characterized in that the lid is pivotably mounted on the cargo floor between its closed and open positions. This allows for a defined movement of the lid between its open and closed positions in a simple manner. This simplifies both manual and automatic operation of the lid.

[0008] Another preferred embodiment of the vehicle is characterized in that the cover is mounted on the cargo floor and can be moved up and down in a vehicle height direction between its closed and open positions. A longitudinal direction is also referred to as the x-direction. A transverse direction is also referred to as the y-direction. A vertical direction is also referred to as the z-direction. The defined movement of the cover in the vehicle height direction enables particularly convenient operation of the loading sill protection system in the vehicle.

[0009] Another embodiment of the motor vehicle according to a first aspect of the invention is characterized in that the cover is equipped with a push-push mechanism. This significantly simplifies the removal of the load protection device from the receiving space as needed.

[0010] Another preferred embodiment of the vehicle is characterized in that the push-push mechanism has at least one actuation surface located in a load-sensitive area of ​​the lid. This advantageously prevents unwanted activation of the push-push mechanism when the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded. The actuation surface for the push-push mechanism can, for example, be located in a recessed area of ​​the lid. According to a further preferred embodiment, two actuation surfaces spaced apart from each other can also be provided on the lid, which must be actuated together to trigger the push-push mechanism. This effectively prevents unwanted activation of the push-push mechanism during loading.

[0011] Another embodiment of the motor vehicle according to a second aspect of the invention is characterized in that the cover is automatically movable between its closed and open positions. For this purpose, for example, a suitable movement mechanism for pivoting or raising and lowering the cover relative to the receiving space for the load protection device is integrated.

[0012] Another preferred embodiment of the motor vehicle is characterized in that the loading sill protector can be automatically moved from the cargo area over the loading sill of the motor vehicle. For this purpose, a suitable roller mechanism is integrated, for example, into the receiving area for the loading sill protector. This makes handling the loading sill protector significantly more convenient than in conventional motor vehicles.

[0013] Another preferred embodiment of the motor vehicle is characterized in that an actuating device for the lid and / or the loading sill protector is integrated into a side wall that laterally delimits the cargo area. The actuating device comprises, for example, at least one actuating button and / or at least one actuating lever. The actuating device can be used to actuate either the lid alone or the loading sill protector alone. Combined actuation of the lid and the loading sill protector is also possible with the actuating device.

[0014] The invention further relates to a loading sill protection system, a cargo floor, a loading sill protection device, a cover and / or an actuating device for a previously described motor vehicle. The aforementioned parts are available for separate sale.

[0015] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description, in which various exemplary embodiments are described in detail with reference to the drawing. The drawing shows: Fig. 1 a schematic representation of a motor vehicle with a loading edge protection system according to a first embodiment; Fig. 2 a similar representation as in Fig. 1 according to a second embodiment; Fig. 3 a motor vehicle with a loading sill protection system according to a third embodiment in a perspective view from the rear looking into an open cargo area or trunk of the motor vehicle with the loading sill protection system in an unactivated state; and Fig. 4 the loading sill protection system Fig. 3 in an activated state.

[0016] In the Fig. Figures 1 to 4 show three embodiments of a motor vehicle 1 with a loading sill protection system 10 in different operating states. The motor vehicle 1 is a station wagon with a cargo space 2 in the rear area of ​​the vehicle 1. The cargo space 2 of the station wagon 1 is also referred to as the trunk.

[0017] The cargo space 2 of the motor vehicle 1 is bounded at the bottom by a cargo floor 3. A loading edge 4 is formed at the rear end of the motor vehicle 1 in a longitudinal direction, also referred to as the x-direction. When loading and unloading the cargo space 2, a loading edge protection device 20 is advantageously used to prevent unwanted damage to the loading edge 4 during loading and unloading.

[0018] The loading edge protection device 20 is, for example, designed as a loading protection mat 8. Loading protection mats 8 are known in themselves. The loading protection mat 8 can be designed and constructed in different ways.

[0019] A receiving space 5, provided for this purpose in the load compartment floor 3, serves to accommodate the loading sill protection device 20. The loading sill protection device 20 is, as can be seen in Fig. 1 is seen, with a fastening end 7 attached at the bottom in the receiving space 5. This simplifies the handling of the charging protection mat 8.

[0020] In Fig. Figure 1 shows how the loading protection mat 8 covers and thus protects the loading edge 4 of the vehicle 1. An outer end 9 of the loading protection mat 8 is positioned at the rear end of the vehicle 1, on the outside and below the loading edge 4, in a vehicle height direction, also referred to as the z-direction.

[0021] The receiving area 5 extends in a transverse direction to the vehicle, also referred to as the y-direction, parallel to the loading edge 4. Furthermore, the receiving area 5, as can be seen in the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 is located near the loading edge 4. A distance between the receiving area 5 and the loading edge 4 serves in particular to enable the function of a tailgate of the motor vehicle 1, with which the cargo area 2 can be closed.

[0022] Otherwise, the receiving area 5 is advantageously arranged as close as possible to the loading edge 4. According to a further embodiment, which is not shown in the figures, the receiving area 5 can also be arranged at a forward end of the cargo floor 3 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In this way, the loading protection mat 8 can be advantageously used to completely cover the cargo floor 3 when loading and unloading the cargo space 2.

[0023] The receiving compartment 5 can be closed by a cover 6. The cover 6 can be designed as a loose part. In this case, the cover 6 can be removed, preferably manually, before the loading protection mat 8 is removed from the receiving compartment 5 and moved over the loading edge 4. However, it is particularly advantageous if the cover 6 is arranged in a defined, movable position within the loading compartment 2.

[0024] In the Fig. 1 and Fig. Figure 2 shows how the cover 6 can be pivoted about a pivot axis 11 in the cargo space 2, for example on the cargo space floor 3. Fig. 1 is indicated by an arrow 12, showing how the cover 6 is swung upwards, for example manually, to allow the removal of the charging protection mat 8.

[0025] By securing the fastening end 7 of the loading protection mat 8, it is advantageously prevented that the loading protection mat 8 falls out of the receiving space 5 during use. In addition, the loading protection mat 8 can be stored in its Fig. The condition shown in Figure 1 can also be cleaned in a simple way.

[0026] In Fig. Figure 2 indicates an automatic opening and closing mechanism for the cover 6 of the loading sill protection system 10, indicated by a double arrow. Furthermore, in Fig. 2 indicated that the loading protection mat 8 can advantageously be arranged on a roll 14. In Fig. 2 is the rolled-up protective mat marked with reference number 15.

[0027] According to a further preferred embodiment, the roller 14 is equipped with a suitable winding and unwinding mechanism 16. This offers, among other advantages, the simplification of automatic unwinding and winding of the loading protection mat 8 during operation of the loading edge protection system 10.

[0028] In the Fig. 3 and Fig. Figure 4 illustrates how the cover 6 of the loading sill protection system 10 can be raised and lowered in the vehicle height direction or z-direction to open and close the receiving space 5 for the loading protection device 20. Advantageously, a suitable extension and retraction mechanism 17, integrated into the loading space 2, for example, the receiving space 5, is used to raise and lower the cover 6.

[0029] A double arrow 18 is in Fig. 4 indicated how the lid 6 from its in Fig. 3 shown closing position in its in Fig. The open position shown in section 4 is moved. The extension and retraction mechanism 17 is advantageously designed as a push-push mechanism 19. This facilitates the actuation of the [unclear text]. Fig. 3 and Fig. The loading edge protection system 10 shown in Figure 4 is considerably simplified. Actuation surfaces 21, 22 for the push-push mechanism 19 are advantageously integrated into the cover 6.

[0030] In Fig.Figure 3 also indicates an actuating device 23, which is integrated into a side wall 24 of the cargo space 2. The actuating device 23 is, for example, an actuating button or an actuating lever with which the cover 6 and / or the loading protection mat 8 of the loading edge protection system 10 is automatically actuated. The actuating device 23 advantageously serves to automatically actuate both the cover 6 and the loading edge protection device 20 of the loading edge protection system 10, particularly with the aid of suitable actuator devices. Reference sign 1 motor vehicle 2 cargo spaces 3. Cargo area floor 4 Loading edge 5 Recording room 6 lids 7. Mounting end 8 Charging protection mat 9 outer end 10 Loading sill protection system 11 Swivel axis 12 Arrow 13 automatic opening and closing mechanism 14 rolls 15 rolled-up protective mats 16 Rolling and unrolling mechanism 17 Extension and retraction mechanism 18 Double Arrow 19 Push-push mechanism 20 Loading sill protection device 21 operating area 22 operating area 23 Actuating device 24 side wall

Claims

[1] Motor vehicle (1) with a cargo compartment (2) comprising a cargo compartment floor (3) with a loading edge protection system (10) comprising a loading edge protection device (20) for protecting a loading edge (4) on the motor vehicle (1), wherein the loading edge protection system (10) comprises an elongated receiving space (5) which is provided for receiving the loading edge protection device in the cargo compartment (3) and is closable by a cover (6) which is movable in a defined manner between a closed position and an open position, wherein the loading edge protection device (20) is attached to the receiving space (5) with a fastening end (7), from which the loading edge protection device (20) can be moved out and over the loading edge (4), characterized by , that the lid (6) is equipped with a push-push mechanism (19) or that the lid (6) can be moved automatically between its closed position and its open position. [2] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the elongated receiving space (5) extends parallel and adjacent to the loading edge (4) on the motor vehicle (1). [3] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the lid (6) is pivotably attached to the cargo floor (3) between its closed position and its open position. [4] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by , that the cover (6) is attached to the cargo floor (3) so that it can be moved up and down in a vehicle height direction between its closed position and its open position. [5] Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the push-push mechanism (19) has at least one actuation surface (21,22) which is located in a charge-technically non-critical area of ​​the lid (6). [6] Motor vehicle (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that the loading edge protection device (20) can be automatically moved from the loading area (2) over the loading edge (4) on the motor vehicle (1). [7] Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 5 or 6, characterized by , that an actuating device (23) for the lid (6) and / or the loading edge protection device (20) is integrated into a side wall (24) that laterally delimits the loading space (2). [8] Loading edge protection system (10), loading area floor (3), loading edge protection device (20), cover (6) and / or actuating device (23) for a motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

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