Door pocket for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a door pocket (10) for a motor vehicle, which is arranged on a side door (11) of the motor vehicle and is designed to receive a movably guided element (16), comprising a map pocket boundary wall (12) which is designed to laterally limit the door pocket (10), a bearing (14) by means of which the map pocket boundary wall (12) is rotatably mounted at a lower edge about an X-axis and is pivotable between an unfolded position (S1) and a folded-in position (S2), wherein a heart-shaped kinematic mechanism (18) is arranged by means of which the switching between the unfolded position (S1) and the folded-in position (S2) can be mechanically carried out by means of the insertion and execution of the movably guided element (16) into the door pocket.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a door pocket according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such door pockets are designed to hold objects, especially larger objects such as bottles, whereby a person skilled in the art recognizes that conventional door pockets are characterized by a fixed lateral boundary wall and only provide limited accessibility and holding properties.

[0003] It is already known that door pockets have a fixed geometry, which makes removing and / or inserting an object difficult. A door pocket system is fundamentally designed to hold an object in a side door, but its rigid contours prevent it from adapting to different object sizes.

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a door pocket by means of which larger objects, in particular a bottle, can be held more securely and at the same time made more easily accessible.

[0005] This problem is solved by means of a door pocket with the features of claim 1. Advantageous further developments are described in the dependent claims, the following description, and the figures.

[0006] One aspect of the invention relates to a door pocket comprising a card pocket boundary wall that laterally delimits the pocket, and a bearing by means of which the boundary wall is pivotable about an X-axis at a lower edge and adjustable between an extended position and a folded position. The door pocket can further comprise a movable inner element that is translationally movable along the height of the pocket. The term "movable inner element" corresponds to a drawer or storage surface. The movable inner element interacts with the boundary wall, thereby providing a defined adjustment. The relationship between the boundary wall and the inner element is mediated mechanically by a kinematic mechanism, which enables the switching between the positions.

[0007] To solve the problem of the invention and thus provide improved holding of large objects, the invention provides for a heart-shaped kinematic system. This system enables the insertion and / or retraction of the movable inner element to switch between the extended and retracted positions. The heart-shaped kinematic system controls the movement between the inner element and the boundary wall. The heart-shaped contour is designed such that a downward movement of the inner element pivots the boundary wall in the direction of the retracted position, thereby holding an object laterally. An upward movement returns the boundary wall to the extended position, thus simplifying access. The interaction between the inner element and the heart-shaped curve creates a sequential switching of the wall position, which is particularly advantageous when repeatedly inserting an object.

[0008] In a particularly advantageous embodiment of the invention, the heart-shaped curve kinematics are designed such that, when the movable inner element is moved towards the lower position, the boundary wall pivots into the folded position, thereby providing lateral support. The shape of the heart-shaped curve is selected to generate a continuous and / or progressive pivoting angle. This allows objects of varying weights, such as bottles with different fill levels, to trigger a defined switching action. The technical relationship between the inner element and the heart-shaped curve contour ensures that the movement is transmitted directly, resulting in a reproducible movement sequence.

[0009] In a further advantageous embodiment, the boundary wall is pivoted into the unfolded position when the inner element is moved towards the upper position. This particularly facilitates the removal of an object, as the access opening is enlarged. This process is designed to be reliably usable, for example, when lifting a bottle while driving. The movement between the inner element and the wall is reversed, with the pivoting path determined by the heart-shaped curve.

[0010] In a further advantageous embodiment, the movable inner element is provided that the weight of an object can move it towards a lower position. This allows the actuation to be fully automatic. An object, in particular a bottle, pushes the inner element downwards, whereby the heart-shaped kinematics move the boundary wall into the holding position. This is particularly advantageous when objects of different weights are used, as the mechanism provides automatic adjustment.

[0011] In a further embodiment, a spring element is provided, which allows the movable inner element to be pushed towards an upper position. After the object is removed, the spring element automatically moves the inner element upwards, causing the heart-shaped curve to pivot the retaining wall back into the unfolded position. This arrangement ensures that the door pocket provides a recurring initial state regardless of user behavior, for example, if the pocket remains empty.

[0012] In other words, the invention provides that the door pocket includes a movable side wall, which is coupled by a translationally movable inner element and a heart-shaped curve kinematic mechanism such that an object automatically pivots the wall into a holding position, and its removal automatically opens the wall again. The invention also includes a spring element that moves the inner element to an upper position, thereby restoring the initial position. The combination of these features essentially results in improved holding properties and easier handling of larger objects in a side door compared to the prior art.

[0013] Further advantages, features, and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawings. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as those mentioned below in the figure description and / or shown in the figures alone, can be used not only in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or individually, without departing from the scope of the invention.

[0014] This shows: Fig. 1. A top view of a door panel according to the state of the art; Fig. 2 a cross-section of the door pocket according to the invention; and Fig. 3 A top view of the door pocket.

[0015] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0016] Fig. Figure 1 shows a top view of a door panel 11 according to the prior art. The door pocket 10 has a fixed card pocket boundary wall 12, which forms an immovable obstruction in the Y-direction. Accessibility in the Z-direction is restricted because the boundary wall 12 is not adjustable. A movable element 16, in particular a bottle, which is to be inserted into the door pocket 10, collides with the fixed contour when inserted or removed. The markings illustrate the limited accessibility and the lack of adjustability of the known pocket geometry.

[0017] Fig. Figure 2 shows a cross-section of the door pocket 10 according to the invention. The idea is to make the boundary wall 12 variable by means of a kinematic mechanism so that improved access is possible when needed, while at the same time objects, in particular a bottle 16, are held laterally in a stable manner. The boundary wall 12 is rotatably mounted about the X-axis via the bearing 14 at a lower edge and can be pivoted into the interior by approximately 20 to 30 degrees.

[0018] Within the door pocket 10, a movable inner element 24 is arranged, which is translationally movable along the height of the pocket. This inner element 24 provides the contact and support surface for the movably guided element 16, in particular a bottle. When the element 16 is inserted into the door pocket 10, the weight of the element 16 is transferred directly to the inner element 24, causing it to move towards a lower position.

[0019] The movable element 16 is therefore not part of the internal mechanism, but rather the object to be inserted itself, for example, a bottle. The inner element 24 provides the mechanical coupling to the heart-shaped kinematic mechanism 18. When the element 16 is inserted, the inner element 24 moves relative to the boundary wall 12, whereby the heart-shaped kinematic mechanism 18, located on the boundary wall 12, is actuated by the movement of the inner element 24. The heart-shaped kinematic mechanism causes the boundary wall 12 to switch between an extended position S1 and a folded position S2, depending on the position of the inner element 24 and thus indirectly on the position of the element 16.

[0020] For example, when element 16 is inserted, its weight is transferred to the heart-shaped curve kinematics 18, resulting in a downward movement. This movement causes the limiting wall 12 to pivot towards position S2. The heavier the element 16, especially when the bottle is full, the more the limiting wall 12 pivots towards position S2. To remove the element, the user lifts it slightly.

[0021] The Fig. Figure 2 shows how the heart-shaped curve kinematics 18 then guides the boundary wall 12 back into position S1. This process results in an automatic change between positions S1 and S2 without any additional operating procedure, for example when repeatedly placing a drink during the journey.

[0022] The Fig. Figure 2 also shows the load transfer of element 16 to the heart curve kinematics 18, the force flow via the bearing 14, and the defined movement path of element 16 within the pocket 10. The intermediate positions shown illustrate the sequential effect of the heart curve.

[0023] Fig. Figure 3 shows a top view of the door pocket 10. The horizontal extent of the boundary wall 12 and the position of the pivot axis at the bearing 14 are visible. The figure shows the spatial position of the element 16 within the interior. The heart-shaped curve kinematics 18 are shown in their horizontal projection and illustrate, for example, how the contact between the element 16 and the kinematics triggers the movement of the boundary wall 12.

[0024] The top view further illustrates how the boundary wall 12 creates an enlarged opening geometry when swung outwards and forms a stable lateral support for the element 16 when swung inwards. In particular, it becomes clear how the entire kinematics are integrated into the existing door structure without unnecessarily restricting the interior of the pocket 10.

[0025] In summary, the invention proposes a door pocket with a self-locking flap with rotation in the X-axis.

Claims

[1] Door pocket (10) for a motor vehicle, which is arranged on a side door (11) of the motor vehicle and is designed to receive a movably guided element (16), comprising: - a map pocket boundary wall (12) which is designed to laterally limit the door pocket (10), - a bearing (14) by means of which the map pocket boundary wall (12) is rotatably mounted at a lower edge about an X-axis and is pivotable between an unfolded position (S1) and a folded-in position (S2), characterized by , that a heart-shaped curve kinematics (18) is arranged, by which the switching between the unfolded position (S1) and the folded-in position (S2) can be mechanically carried out by introducing and carrying out the movable guided element (16) into the door pocket. [2] Door pocket (10) according to claim 1, characterized by, that the heart curve kinematics (18) is designed such that the map pocket boundary wall (12) is pivoted into the folded position (S2) when the movable element (16) is moved towards a lower position. [3] Door pocket (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the heart curve kinematics (18) is designed such that the map pocket boundary wall (12) is pivoted into the unfolded position (S1) when the movable element (16) is moved towards an upper position. [4] Door pocket (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the movable guided element (16) can be moved towards a lower position by the weight of an object placed in the door pocket (10). [5] Door pocket (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by, that a spring element (20) is arranged, through which the movably guided element (16) can be pushed in the direction of an upper position.

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