Arrangement for securing objects on a trunk cover

Abstract

Disclosed is an arrangement (10) for a trunk (110) of a vehicle (100), comprising at least one trunk cover (11) which is configured to at least partially limit a volume (V) of the trunk (110), characterized in that the trunk cover (11) has at least one locking flap (12) which can be raised in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100). Furthermore, a vehicle (100) is disclosed.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement for the trunk of a vehicle, comprising at least one trunk cover configured to at least partially limit the volume of the trunk. The invention further relates to a vehicle with such an arrangement.

[0002] Modern vehicles typically feature a cover that separates a portion of the trunk from the passenger compartment. Depending on the vehicle model and size, these covers can be a fixed flap or a retractable trunk cover that can be operated manually and / or automatically. The trunk cover is usually connected to the trunk lid, so that opening the lid also reveals the covered space, allowing for convenient access.

[0003] For example, JP 2009 132 233 A shows a cover flap designed as a trunk roller blind, which can be swung into a stowed position when not in use so as not to reduce the trunk volume. A similar trunk roller blind is also known from DE 20 2018 103 780 U1.

[0004] In DE 10 2020 216 432 A1 a cover with an integrated storage compartment is disclosed.

[0005] In DE 10 2010 060 301 A1 a cargo space cover is disclosed which has a retractable roller blind on which a fin is provided.

[0006] A problem with the existing covers, however, is that objects placed on them can shift when the trunk lid is opened and, for example, end up on the rear seats. Alternatively, objects can also be displaced towards the trunk lid after the vehicle accelerates, causing them to fall out of the vehicle when the trunk lid is opened.

[0007] The object of the present invention is to provide an arrangement and a vehicle by which it is possible to position objects placed on a trunk cover in a fixed location.

[0008] According to the invention, this problem is solved by an arrangement with the features of claim 1 and a vehicle with the features of claim 10. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are described in the dependent claims.

[0009] The arrangement according to the invention is designed to be installed or used in a trunk of a vehicle or to be designed as part of a trunk or a trunk system.

[0010] The arrangement includes at least one trunk cover designed to at least partially limit the trunk volume. Depending on the design of the arrangement, the trunk cover can divide the trunk volume into one or more compartments.

[0011] According to the invention, the trunk cover has at least one locking flap which can be raised in the vertical direction of the vehicle.

[0012] The arrangement can consist, for example, of the trunk cover and at least one locking flap, which is either integrated into or attached to the trunk cover. Depending on the design, such an arrangement can be adapted to a specific trunk geometry or contour, or it can be designed as a universal solution applicable to a wide variety of vehicle models.

[0013] A trunk cover, extended or folded down to separate or cover a volume, preferably has a top and a bottom. The top can be visible when the trunk is opened, for example, by opening a trunk lid, and can be used for placing items or objects. The at least one locking flap can be positioned so that it protrudes from the top of the trunk cover or extends above it vertically. This makes it particularly easy to use the at least one locking flap to secure items placed on the trunk cover.

[0014] Advantageously, at least one locking flap can secure objects against sliding towards a rear seat of the vehicle and / or against sliding towards the trunk lid.

[0015] According to another aspect of the invention, a vehicle is provided which has a trunk and an arrangement according to the invention.

[0016] This arrangement allows the vehicle user to utilize the top of the trunk cover for the safe storage of items, in addition to the vehicle's trunk volume. In particular, the at least one locking flap prevents unintentional shifting or movement of items on the trunk cover, thus providing an additional increase in convenience.

[0017] In one embodiment, the at least one locking flap is pivotable along an axis located at the edge of the cover to position it vertically. This allows the locking flap to rest in a stowed position on the top surface or on a recess in the top surface of the trunk cover. The trunk cover can thus continue to form a closed surface, effectively insulating the trunk volume beneath it against the propagation of sound and temperature fluctuations.

[0018] In an alternative embodiment of the arrangement, the at least one locking flap is rotatable along an axis arranged centrally along the locking flap in order to raise the locking flap vertically in the direction of the vehicle. Such an arrangement can be particularly simple from a technical standpoint if the at least one locking flap is inserted into a recess or cutout within the trunk cover. In this case, the locking flap, when raised, can project beyond the top and bottom of the trunk cover. When stowed, the locking flap can close or at least partially cover the recess in the trunk cover, thus forming a nearly continuous or uninterrupted surface.

[0019] The described recesses or cutouts can advantageously also be used as anchor points for attaching tension straps and / or safety nets. Such recesses or cutouts can therefore be provided, at least partially, with a reinforcing layer of material. This material layer can consist of plastic and / or metal.

[0020] In a further embodiment, the axis of the at least one locking flap runs parallel to a direction of travel or parallel to a lateral direction of the vehicle, with the lateral direction of the vehicle being perpendicular to the direction of travel. This allows one or more locking flaps to be used to secure objects against movement in multiple spatial directions. In particular, this enables the use of lateral locking flaps, locking flaps adjacent to a tailgate or trunk lid, and locking flaps adjacent to the rear seat of the vehicle. Depending on the configuration, additional locking flaps can also be provided, distributed along a surface of the extended or rolled-out trunk cover.

[0021] According to a further embodiment, the at least one locking flap can be locked in a raised position relative to the vehicle's height by at least one actuator and / or by a spring and / or by a positive locking mechanism. The use of at least one actuator enables the automated raising or lowering of the at least one locking flap into a raised position and / or into a stowed position (for example, flush with the top of the trunk cover). For this purpose, sensors or switches can be provided to detect when the trunk lid is opened, with corresponding control of the actuator.

[0022] The use of springs can enable the automatic return of at least one locking flap to the stowed or erected position. Alternatively or additionally, a snap-action or positive locking mechanism can secure the locking flap in the stowed or erected position, and / or in a position between these two possible end positions. In the case of a locking flap with a centrally located axis, this axis can, depending on the design, also be rotated 360° along its axis. In this case, a positive locking mechanism can be achieved, for example, by a movement perpendicular to the axis of the locking flap.

[0023] Depending on the design, the locking flap can be pressed against an edge of the trunk cover by the spring, thus holding it in the stowed position. When the locking flap is moved into an upright position, an actuator can, for example, deflect the locking flap against the spring force.

[0024] Forming a positive locking mechanism can thus cause at least one locking flap to engage in one or more predefined rotational positions.

[0025] According to a further embodiment, the at least one locking flap can be moved into a stowed position, wherein the at least one locking flap is flush with the trunk cover in the stowed position. This measure allows for the creation of a substantially flat top surface for the trunk cover. This enables the trunk cover to limit and conceal the trunk volume particularly efficiently.

[0026] According to another embodiment, the trunk cover is designed as a rigid cover flap or as a trunk roller blind. This allows the at least one locking flap to be implemented in a particularly versatile way within existing trunk systems. Depending on the design, the locking flap can be completely rigid or partially flexible, for example, to allow the trunk cover designed as a trunk roller blind to be rolled up. Alternatively, instead of the trunk roller blind, the trunk cover can be designed as a segmented trunk louver. The at least one locking flap can thus be integrated into one or more segments.

[0027] According to a further embodiment, the at least one locking flap, when positioned vertically relative to the vehicle, has a swept-back angle opposite to the vehicle's direction of travel or runs parallel to the vehicle's vertical direction. By forming the swept-back angle opposite to the direction of travel, the at least one locking flap can be made particularly mechanically stable. Conversely, a locking flap positioned at 90° can maximize the vertically oriented surface area and thus also secure larger objects or objects with irregular surfaces.

[0028] According to a further embodiment, the at least one locking flap is designed as a one-piece flap or as a multi-piece flap, wherein the locking flap designed as a multi-piece flap has at least two flap sections which are connected to each other or can be moved independently of each other. A one-piece locking flap can have an extent corresponding, for example, to half the vehicle width or almost the entire width of the trunk cover. The use of several short flap sections allows for a material-saving design of the arrangement.

[0029] In a further embodiment, the at least two flap sections are spaced apart from each other along the width and / or the direction of travel. This allows several locking flaps to be connected to a common axis or to each have its own individual axis. The spacing between the individual flap sections allows them to be used to secure larger objects.

[0030] The invention is schematically illustrated with reference to embodiments in the drawings and is further described with reference to the drawings. It shows: Fig. 1 a side view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 2 a top view of an arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention. Fig. 3 sectional views of locking flaps of an arrangement made of Fig. 2.

[0031] Elements and components with identical or similar constructive or functional characteristics are provided with the same reference symbols across all figures.

[0032] Fig. Figure 1 shows a side view of a vehicle 100 according to an embodiment of the invention. The vehicle 100 is exemplified as a station wagon and has a trunk 110 in the rear area. A volume V (see Figure 1) Fig. 3) The trunk area 110 can be divided or limited by a trunk cover 11.

[0033] The trunk cover 11 is designed as a trunk roller blind and, in an extended or rolled-out state, stretches from a rear seat 120 of the vehicle 100 to a trunk lid 130 of the vehicle 100. The trunk cover 11 runs essentially parallel to a direction of travel F of the vehicle 100.

[0034] Vehicle 100 has an arrangement 10, which is located in the Fig. Figure 2 illustrates the arrangement in a top view. The arrangement 10 is designed to be installed or used in the trunk 110 of the vehicle 100 or to be designed as part of the trunk 110.

[0035] The arrangement 10 includes the trunk cover 11, wherein at least one locking flap 12 is integrated into the trunk cover 11. The locking flap 12 can be rotated or pivoted into an upright position or into a stowed position. Fig. Figure 1 shows the locking flap 12 in an upright position. Fig. Figure 2 shows, for example, the locking flap 12 in a stow position in which the locking flap 12 is flush or flat with a top surface 111 of the trunk cover 11.

[0036] By moving the locking flap 12 into the raised position, it projects beyond the trunk cover 11 in the vertical direction H of the vehicle 100. Fig. Figure 3 illustrates two exemplary embodiments of the locking flap 12. A sectional view of the locking flap 12 is shown with an axis A (top) arranged at the edge and an axis A (bottom) arranged centrally along one width of the locking flap 12.

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the locking flap 12 can be manually rotated or pivoted by a user of the vehicle 100. The locking flap 12 can be fixed in the upright position and / or in the stowed position, for example, by a positive locking mechanism. For positive locking in the upright position, the locking flap 12 can have a bead or bulge (not shown) on axis A that projects into or engages in a corresponding recess of an axle receptacle on axis A. Thus, recesses can be provided at predefined rotational positions to fix the locking flap 12 in the upright position by positive locking in these rotational positions.

[0038] In the Fig.Figure 2 illustrates an elongated extension of the one-piece locking flap 12. The locking flap 12 extends along a lateral direction B of the vehicle 100. Alternatively or additionally, at least one multi-part locking flap 12 can be provided, in which the respective flap sections or partial flaps are spaced apart from each other. REFERENCE MARK LIST: 100 vehicles 110 trunk 111 Top of the boot cover 120 rear seat 130 Tailgate / Trunk lid 10 Arrangement 11. Boot cover 12 Locking flap A axis of rotation of the locking flap V volume of the trunk B Latitude direction F Direction of travel H Altitude

Claims

Arrangement (10) for a trunk (110) of a vehicle (100), comprising at least one trunk cover (11) which is designed to at least partially limit a volume (V) of the trunk (110), characterized in that the trunk cover (11) has at least one locking flap (12) which can be raised in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100). Arrangement (10) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) is pivotable along an axis (A) arranged at the edge in order to position the locking flap (12) in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100), or wherein the at least one locking flap (12) is rotatable along an axis (A) arranged centrally along the locking flap (11) in order to position the locking flap (12) in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100). Arrangement (10) according to claim 2, wherein the axis (A) of the at least one locking flap (12) runs parallel to a direction of travel (F) or parallel to a width direction (B) of the vehicle (100), wherein the width direction (B) of the vehicle (100) runs transversely to the direction of travel (F) of the vehicle (100). Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) can be locked in a position erected in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100) by at least one actuator and / or by a spring and / or by a positive locking mechanism. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) can be moved into a stow position, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) is aligned flush with the trunk cover (11) in the stow position. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the trunk cover (11) is designed as a rigid cover flap or as a trunk roller blind. Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) in a state set up in the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100) has a swept in or against the direction of travel (F) of the vehicle (100) or runs parallel to the vertical direction (H) of the vehicle (100). Arrangement (10) according to one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the at least one locking flap (12) is designed as a one-piece flap or as a multi-piece flap, wherein the locking flap (12) designed as a multi-piece flap has at least two flap sections which are connected to each other or are movable independently of each other. Arrangement (10) according to claim 8, wherein the at least two flap sections are spaced apart from each other along the width direction (B) and / or along the direction of travel (F). Vehicle (100) comprising a trunk (110) and an arrangement (10) according to one of the preceding claims.

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