Technology for equipping a utility vehicle cab with an equipment module

Abstract

The invention relates to a utility vehicle cab with an equipment module. The invention also relates to a modular equipment kit for a utility vehicle cab of a utility vehicle, and to a method for equipping a utility vehicle cab. The utility vehicle cab (1) comprises a front region (2) and a rear region (3), wherein the front region (2) has a driver's seat (4) and a cockpit region (5). Furthermore, the utility vehicle cab (1) comprises an equipment module (6) which is arranged between the front region (2) and rear region (3) and is displaceable in the transverse direction (7) of the utility vehicle cab (1). This affords the special advantage that the equipment module (6) can be displaced as required into a position which is comfortably usable and not disruptive or at least only slightly disruptive. The interior configuration of the utility vehicle cab can advantageously be adapted rapidly and simply to different use situations by simple displacement.

Description

[0001] Technology for equipping a commercial vehicle cabin with an equipment module

[0002] Description

[0003] The invention relates to a commercial vehicle cab, preferably a driver's cab of a truck, with an equipment module. The invention further relates to a method for equipping a commercial vehicle cab with an equipment module, as well as to a modular equipment kit for a commercial vehicle cab of a commercial vehicle.

[0004] Drivers of commercial vehicles, such as trucks, spend a lot of time in the commercial vehicle cab (driver's cab or driver's cabin), particularly on long-distance journeys. To support the driver while they are in the commercial vehicle cab, commercial vehicle cabs are typically equipped with various features, such as a bed and / or a folding table on the passenger side. However, the space available in the commercial vehicle cab offers only limited options for making the commercial vehicle cab user-friendly with the solutions available to date. In particular, many applications are only accessible in certain areas. For example, a folding table is often only found on the passenger side. Access to a sleeping bed, if present, in the upper area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab is often only possible via one of the seats.Storage compartments or a table between the driver and front passenger would block the passage between the driver's seat and the front passenger seat.

[0005] The invention is therefore based on the object of providing an improved technology for equipping a commercial vehicle cab that can prevent or at least reduce the disadvantages of previous solutions. In particular, it is an object of the invention to provide an equipment module for a commercial vehicle cab that restricts the space and freedom of movement within the commercial vehicle cab as little as possible and is multifunctional.

[0006] The problem is solved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous further developments are specified in the dependent claims and the description.

[0007] A first general aspect of the present disclosure relates to a commercial vehicle cab. The commercial vehicle cab is preferably a driver's cab of a truck.

[0008] The commercial vehicle cab comprises, in a conventional manner, a front and a rear section, with the front section containing a driver's seat and a cockpit area. The rear section can be used as a rest area, e.g., during breaks, and can accommodate furnishings such as a bed.

[0009] The commercial vehicle cab further comprises an equipment module arranged between the front and rear areas and movable in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab. In other words, an equipment module is arranged between the front and rear areas, e.g., behind the driver's seat, and can be moved essentially horizontally perpendicular to the straight-ahead direction of travel of the commercial vehicle cab.

[0010] This offers the particular advantage that the equipment module can be moved to a position that best meets the current usage situation. For example, while driving, the equipment module can be moved to a position where the driver can easily reach it. If the current usage situation changes, for example, such that the equipment module is either intrusive at this location, e.g., because it blocks a passage, and / or such that the equipment module needs to be used in a different position, the equipment module can be moved to a different position transversely across the commercial vehicle cab. This allows the equipment module to always be conveniently positioned as needed.

[0011] In this context, a commercial vehicle cab describes, for example, the driver's cab of a commercial vehicle, such as a truck, where the driver may be on the road for several days. The equipment module can be designed in many different ways, preferably to optimally support a user in their respective tasks.

[0012] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the commercial vehicle cab comprises a guide mechanism by means of which the equipment module can be displaced in the transverse direction. The guide mechanism preferably comprises two guide rails extending in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab. The use of a guide mechanism in the form of two guide rails enables a space-saving and safe implementation of the equipment module's displacement capability.

[0013] In an advantageous embodiment, the guide rails are each arranged at a distance from the floor and roof of the commercial vehicle cab. This advantageously accommodates different dimensions and different heights of different commercial vehicle cabs, since the guide rails can each be arranged at a suitable height to accommodate the equipment module. According to a further advantageous embodiment, the commercial vehicle cab further comprises a first piece of furniture and a second piece of furniture, each arranged in the rear area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab. At their end areas facing the front area, the pieces of furniture each have one of the guide rails.The rear area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab is particularly suitable for arranging furnishings that can be used when the commercial vehicle is not in use, for example, for sleeping or storing items. These furnishings can also be used to accommodate guide rails. This eliminates the need to relocate the guide rails elsewhere within the commercial vehicle cab, effectively taking up as little of the limited space as possible.

[0014] Preferably, the first piece of furniture is a floor module comprising a storage container and / or a resting device, preferably designed as a bed. The second piece of furniture is preferably a ceiling module comprising a storage container and / or a resting device (e.g., a bed).

[0015] In a further embodiment, the equipment module comprises an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part that can be detachably connected to one another. This offers the advantage that the equipment module can be provided in different configurations to cost-effectively adapt the equipment module to different overall heights of the commercial vehicle cab, different engine tunnel heights, and / or different user preferences. Thus, different upper parts, middle parts, and lower parts can be combined as needed. In particular, with a detachable connection, parts of the equipment module can be replaced as needed, while the remaining parts can be retained.

[0016] According to a further advantageous embodiment, the equipment module can have at least one of the following equipment elements on its side facing the front area: a tabletop that can be folded out toward the front area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab, a shelf, a storage container and / or a tensioned net, preferably arranged at the lower area of ​​the equipment module, and one or more coat hooks. Such equipment elements enable multifunctional equipment of the equipment module, which restricts the available space comparatively little. Such equipment elements can be used advantageously, particularly while driving or during breaks.In a further embodiment, the equipment module can have at least one of the following equipment elements on its side facing the rear area of ​​the driver's cab: a fold-out and / or pivoting table top, a fold-out step, preferably to facilitate access to a bed arranged in the rear upper area, a fold-out screen, and one or more coat hooks. The multifunctionality of the equipment module can thereby be further improved. The side of the equipment module facing the rear area of ​​the driver's cab can be used particularly advantageously during the driver's break times. Accordingly, equipment elements that are suitable for use during such break times are particularly suitable for equipping this side of the equipment module.

[0017] According to a further embodiment, the commercial vehicle cabin can further comprise a curtain attached to the equipment module. The curtain can be arranged in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cabin between the equipment module and the commercial vehicle cabin and can be opened and folded by moving the equipment module in the transverse direction. Due to the position of the equipment module between the front and rear areas of the commercial vehicle cabin, the curtain, when opened, can separate the rear area from the front area and thus provide additional privacy. The movement mechanism of the equipment module can thus advantageously be used simultaneously to indirectly open or fold the curtain.

[0018] In a further embodiment, a distance along which the equipment module can be displaced in the transverse direction corresponds to more than half, more than two-thirds, or more than 80% of the interior width of the commercial vehicle cab. The interior width of the commercial vehicle cab extends from the inside of one side wall of the commercial vehicle cab to the inside of the opposite side wall of the commercial vehicle cab. The equipment module can accordingly be displaced across a wide range of the interior width of the commercial vehicle cab. In this way, the position of the equipment module can be particularly advantageously adapted to the respective usage situation.

[0019] In a further advantageous embodiment, the equipment module can have a width in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab that is less than 30%, more preferably less than 20%, of the interior width of the commercial vehicle cab. Accordingly, the equipment module can be designed to be narrow compared to the interior width of the commercial vehicle cab. In this way, the equipment module can be arranged in the commercial vehicle cab in a particularly space-saving manner. In particular, it can be easily pushed out of the way, for example, so as not to block a passageway within the commercial vehicle cab.

[0020] Additionally or alternatively, the equipment module can have a height greater than 65%, more preferably greater than 80%, of the interior height of the commercial vehicle cab. Since the equipment module is arranged so that it can be moved within the commercial vehicle cab, the equipment module does not need to be designed in such a way that a user must be able to walk above or below the equipment module. Accordingly, the equipment module can be designed to extend over a significant portion of the interior height of the commercial vehicle cab, allowing optimal use of the available space within the commercial vehicle cab.

[0021] A further aspect of the present disclosure relates to a commercial vehicle, preferably a truck, comprising a commercial vehicle cab as described herein. The commercial vehicle is particularly preferably a truck or a tractor unit.

[0022] A further general aspect of the present disclosure relates to a modular equipment kit for a driver's cab of a commercial vehicle (commercial vehicle cab) having a front and a rear area, wherein the front area has a driver's seat and a cockpit area. The modular equipment kit comprises equipment modules that can be arranged between the front and rear areas and are displaceable in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab. The modular equipment kit can have a plurality of equipment modules, as described in this document. The modular equipment kit can be used to derive and / or produce different variants of the equipment modules, i.e., differently configured equipment modules. This enables flexible, cost-effective equipment of a commercial vehicle cab with a high degree of variant diversity.

[0023] According to a particularly advantageous embodiment, the equipment modules can each have an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part, which can be connected to one another, preferably detachably. The modular equipment kit can comprise several variants of the upper part, the middle part, and the lower part, which can be optionally combined with one another to realize different variants of the equipment module, which are formed from different combinations of an upper part, middle part, and lower part. Accordingly, using the modular equipment kit, a commercial vehicle cab can be designed in a modular and flexible manner, depending on the desired equipment configuration. This also makes retrofitting or reconfiguring a commercial vehicle cab efficient and easy.

[0024] In a further preferred embodiment, the different variants of the upper section, the middle section, and the lower section can differ in their equipment configurations and / or their overall height. In this way, the different space requirements of different commercial vehicle cabs can be accommodated particularly advantageously. In particular, different commercial vehicle cabs can be equipped in such a way that the available installation space is optimally utilized. Different overall heights for the lower sections are particularly advantageous for adapting the lower section to different engine tunnel heights, which restrict the available space in the lower middle area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab to different degrees.

[0025] According to a further general aspect of the present disclosure, a method for equipping a commercial vehicle cabin, preferably a commercial vehicle cabin as described herein, is provided. The commercial vehicle cabin has a front and a rear region. Furthermore, the commercial vehicle cabin has a guide mechanism for mounting an equipment module displaceably in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cabin.

[0026] The method comprises the step of providing a modular equipment kit as described herein. Furthermore, the method comprises the step of equipping the commercial vehicle cabin with an equipment module derived from the modular kit, wherein the equipment module is arranged on the guide mechanism so as to be displaceable in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cabin.

[0027] To avoid repetition, features disclosed purely in accordance with the device shall also be deemed to be disclosed in accordance with the method and shall be claimable, and vice versa. The aforementioned advantages, aspects, and features of the invention described in connection with the commercial vehicle cab, in particular with regard to the design, mounting, and equipping of the equipment module with various equipment elements, thus also apply to the modular equipment system and to the method for equipping a commercial vehicle cab, and vice versa. The previously described preferred embodiments and features of the invention can be combined with one another as desired. Further details and advantages of the invention are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show:

[0028] Figure 1 is a schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cabin according to an embodiment of the invention;

[0029] Figure 2 is a schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cabin according to a further embodiment of the invention;

[0030] Figure 3 is a schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cabin according to a further embodiment of the invention;

[0031] Figure 4 is a schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cabin according to a further embodiment of the invention;

[0032] Figure 5 is a schematic representation of a modular equipment kit according to a further embodiment of the invention; and

[0033] Figure 6 is a flow chart illustrating a method for equipping a commercial vehicle cabin according to a further embodiment of the invention.

[0034] The embodiments shown in the figures correspond at least partially, so that similar or identical parts are provided with the same reference numerals and for their explanation reference is also made to the description of the other embodiments or figures in order to avoid repetition.

[0035] Figure 1 shows a schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cab 1. Drivers of commercial vehicles spend a lot of time in the commercial vehicle cab 1, especially when traveling long distances. To optimally support the driver while in the commercial vehicle cab 1, additional devices that are not primarily used to control the commercial vehicle can be installed in the commercial vehicle cab 1.

[0036] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a technology for the corresponding equipment of a commercial vehicle cab 1. The commercial vehicle cab 1 comprises a front area 2 and a rear area 3. In the front area 2, a driver's seat 4, preferably a passenger seat (not shown), and a cockpit area 5 are arranged. The cockpit area 5 can, for example, comprise a steering wheel, pedals for speed control, other devices relevant to vehicle control and / or a control of an infotainment system. In the example in Figure 1, the driver's seat 4 and the cockpit area 5 are shown schematically with dashed lines so as not to obscure objects located behind them.

[0037] An equipment module 6 is arranged between the front 2 and rear 3 areas and is mounted so as to be displaceable in the transverse direction 7 of the commercial vehicle cab 1. In this way, the equipment module 6 can be made accessible from various positions in the commercial vehicle cab 1 and can also be easily stowed away. For this purpose, the commercial vehicle cab 1 preferably comprises a guide mechanism 8 by means of which the equipment module 6 can be displaced in the transverse direction 7. The guide mechanism 8 can preferably comprise two guide rails 9 extending in the transverse direction 7. In principle, all types of rails suitable for linear guidance can be considered as guide rails 9, for example structural profile struts, T-rails or C-profiles. The guide rails 9 can, as shown in Figure 1, be designed as horizontal rails into which the equipment module 6 can be suspended.Alternatively, vertical rails can be used, on which the equipment module 6 rests from above or into which it is suspended from below. The two guide rails 9 can be of the same or different types. The guide rails 9 can be positioned such that they are spaced apart from both the floor 10 of the commercial vehicle cab 1 and the roof 11 of the commercial vehicle cab 1. In this way, similar equipment modules 6 can be installed in commercial vehicle cabs 1 with different interior heights 27. In particular, equipment modules 6 can be mounted largely independently of a specific engine tunnel height or a geometric shape of the roof 11 of the commercial vehicle cab 1.

[0038] In the rear area 3 of the commercial vehicle cabin 1, preferably at least two pieces of furniture 12 can be arranged. The first piece of furniture 12 is preferably a floor module, which can be designed, for example, as a bed or as a storage module. The second piece of furniture 12 is preferably a ceiling module, which likewise preferably comprises a storage container and / or can be designed as a bed 22. Particularly preferably, the guide rails 9 are arranged at the respective end areas of the pieces of furniture 12 facing the front area 2. In this way, no additional support structures are required to hold the guide mechanism.

[0039] 8 can be installed in the limited usable volume of the commercial vehicle cabin 1.

[0040] The equipment module 6 can comprise various equipment elements that can assist the driver while driving and / or when the commercial vehicle is stationary. For example, the equipment module 6 in Figure 1 comprises a removable table top 16 on the side facing the front area 2. The driver can move the equipment module 6 into the middle area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab 1, for example, if they want to reach it from the driver's seat 4. They can thus, for example, fold out the table top 16 to use it as a storage area during a break. Preferably, the table top 16 can be shaped such that, in the unfolded state, it does not hinder the driver even while driving, so that it can also be used as a storage area while driving.

[0041] If, for example, the driver wishes to enter the rear area 3 of the commercial vehicle cab, the equipment module 6 can be pushed aside on the guide rails 9, for example behind the driver's seat 4, so that a passage between the driver's seat 4 and a passenger seat (not shown) located next to the driver's seat 4 is not blocked by the equipment module 6. The distance that the equipment module 6 can be moved along the transverse direction 7 preferably corresponds to more than half, more than 2 / 3 or more than 80% of the total interior width 25 of the commercial vehicle cab 1. Preferably, at least one of the guide rails 9 and / or the equipment module 6 has a locking mechanism (not shown) with which the equipment module 6 can be secured against accidental displacement.

[0042] Preferably, the equipment module 6 is shaped such that it has a width 26 that is less than 30%, more preferably 20%, of the interior width 25 of the commercial vehicle cabin 1. Additionally or alternatively, it can be shaped such that it has a height 28 that is greater than 65%, more preferably greater than 80%, of the interior height 27 of the commercial vehicle cabin 1.

[0043] The equipment module 6 can comprise an upper part 13, a middle part 14, and a lower part 15, each of which can be detachably connected to one another. The individual parts can preferably be assembled from a modular equipment kit comprising several variants of the upper part 13, the middle part 14, and the lower part 15. Accordingly, the commercial vehicle cabin 1 can be designed modularly and flexibly, depending on the desired equipment configuration. Retrofitting or reconfiguring the commercial vehicle cabin 1 is also possible efficiently and easily.

[0044] Figure 2 shows another schematic representation of a commercial vehicle cab 1 in two different usage situations. On the left, the configuration of the equipment module 6 is essentially visible, as already shown in Figure 1. The view in Figure 2 is from a lateral perspective. The driver's seat 4, located in the foreground, is again shown transparently using dashed lines so as not to obscure the equipment module 6 located behind it.

[0045] The side view of Figure 2 illustrates the arrangement of the equipment module 6 between the front 2 and the rear 3 area of ​​the commercial vehicle cabin 1. It can also be seen that the equipment module 6 can advantageously be designed such that, when the table top 16 is folded in, it finds space completely behind the driver's seat 4 and can thus be stowed behind the driver's seat 4 without any complex action by the driver.

[0046] The right-hand side of Figure 2 shows a representation of the equipment module 6, in which the table top 16 is folded out towards the front area 2 of the commercial vehicle cab 1. The table top 16 can be designed such that it can be comfortably used from the driver's seat 4. In particular, the equipment module 6, and in particular the central section 14 of the equipment module 6, can be designed such that the table top 16 is mounted at an ergonomically sensible height, regardless of the respective position of the roof or floor of the commercial vehicle cab 1, or of any engine tunnel height below it. Preferably, the table top 16 can be mounted on the equipment module 6 in a height-adjustable manner, so that ergonomic use of the table top 16 is possible for people of different heights.

[0047] Figure 3 shows a further schematic representation of an equipment module 6. The configuration of the equipment module 6 also essentially corresponds to the configuration as shown in Figure 1. In addition, the equipment module 6 preferably comprises a step 21 on the side facing the rear area 3, by means of which, for example, a bed 22 in the upper area of ​​the commercial vehicle cab can be reached. The step 21 can preferably be folded out as needed by means of a folding or pivoting mechanism. The mechanism can be designed such that it is stable enough to support the weight of a user when stepping onto the step 21. Additionally or alternatively, the step 21 can be designed such that it can be supported at least partially on a piece of furniture 12 located underneath.

[0048] Additionally or alternatively, the equipment module 6 preferably comprises at least one coat hook 20. In the example shown, two coat hooks 20 are shown on the side facing the front area 2, on the upper part 13 of the equipment module 6. A different number, a different arrangement on another part 14, 15 of the equipment module 6 and / or on the side facing the rear area 3 is also additionally or alternatively possible.

[0049] Figure 4 shows a further schematic representation of an equipment module 6. The configuration of the equipment module 6 is again essentially based on the configuration as shown in Figure 1. In the example in Figure 4, the equipment module 6 has been moved behind the driver's seat 4 by means of the guide mechanism 8. On the side facing the front area 2, a tensioning net 19 is arranged on the lower part 15, which can be used, for example, for storing objects. The tensioning net 19 can be made of an elastic material, e.g. rubber cords, and / or of inelastic ropes or bands. The individual meshes of the tensioning net 19 can be completely open or can be spanned above or below by a preferably elastic cloth and / or net material. Additionally or alternatively, the tensioning net 19 or further tensioning nets can be arranged at other locations on the equipment module 6.

[0050] On the side facing the rear area 3, a tabletop 30 and / or a monitor 23 can be arranged, for example, on the central part 14, each of which is arranged on the equipment module 6 in a foldable and / or pivotable manner. The folding or pivoting mechanism can be designed such that the position of the tabletop 30 and / or the monitor 23 can be adjusted. For this purpose, for example, articulated arms, flexible support tubes ("goosenecks") and / or telescopic rails can be used. In addition, the position of the monitor 23 and / or the tabletop 30 can be changed by moving the equipment module 6 itself.

[0051] Furthermore, a curtain 24 can be arranged on the equipment module 6, which can be connected, for example, on one side to the equipment module 6 and on the other side to a wall of the commercial vehicle cabin, so that, for example, additional privacy and / or darkening of the rear area 3 can be achieved. The connection between the curtain 24 and the wall or the equipment module 6 can be along the entire adjacent edge of the curtain 6 or only along a partial area thereof, e.g. the respective upper corner. The curtain 24 can form a substantially rectangular surface or, for example, have a passage in the central area, so that easy passage is enabled. The connection between the curtain 24 and the wall and / or the curtain 24 and the equipment module 6 can preferably comprise a stowage mechanism for the curtain 24, for example in the form of a winding cassette.The curtain 24 can, for example, be made of a fully flexible fabric material or a semi-rigid material such as a rollable canvas material. Alternatively, the curtain 24 can be made foldable, i.e., the curtain 24 is folded, preferably automatically, when the equipment module 6 is moved toward the wall to which the curtain 24 is connected to the commercial vehicle cabin.

[0052] Figure 5 illustrates a modular equipment kit 29 for a driver's cab of a commercial vehicle (commercial vehicle cab). The modular equipment kit 29 comprises equipment modules 6, such as those described in Figures 1 to 4, for example, which can be arranged between a front and a rear region of the commercial vehicle cab and can be moved in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab. The modular equipment kit 29 is preferably designed such that the resulting equipment modules 6 each comprise an upper part 13, a middle part 14, and a lower part 15, which can preferably each be detachably connected to one another. The modular equipment kit 29 can comprise several variants of the upper part 13, the middle part 14, and the lower part 15, so that different variants of the equipment module 6 can be realized from a combination.The different variants of the upper part 13, the middle part 14 and the lower part 15 may differ in their equipment configuration and / or their height.

[0053] Figure 5 illustrates three different design variants of an upper part 13, a middle part 14, and a lower part 15, each of which is shown combined to form an equipment module 6, arranged one above the other. The equipment module 6 shown on the left again corresponds to the configuration of Figure 1, with the middle part 14 having a fold-out table top 16. The middle equipment module 6 is equipped with several shelves 17 on the upper part 13 and the middle part 14. The lower part 15 comprises a storage container 18.

[0054] The equipment module 6 on the right has a fundamentally similar configuration to the equipment module 6 shown on the far left. However, the tabletop 16 is larger than in the left-hand configuration, and the proportions of the individual module parts 13, 14, and 15 are each changed. In this way, for example, different spatial conditions in the commercial vehicle cab and / or different engine tunnel heights can be accommodated. In the example in Figure 5, all equipment modules 6 are shown combined from the upper part 13, middle part 14, and lower part 15 in such a way that they all have essentially the same overall height. However, this is expressly not necessarily the case.

[0055] The upper parts 13, middle parts 14 and lower parts 15 shown in Figure 5, as well as their combination to form equipment modules 6, are to be understood merely as exemplary embodiments, which is indicated in Figure 5 by three continuation points on the right-hand side. Furthermore, the individual parts 13, 14, 15 do not need to be limited to one function per part 13, 14, 15. For example, it would be possible for a fold-out table top 16, comparable to those of the other two middle parts 14, to be arranged on the middle part 14 of the middle equipment module 6 and / or for some of the compartments formed by the shelves 17 to be replaced by lockable storage containers 18. In particular, any upper parts 13, middle parts 14 and lower parts 15 can be combined with one another to represent different functions depending on the equipment.Overall, the modular equipment kit 29 enables different types of commercial vehicle cabins to be equipped according to requirements, even in cases where space conditions vary considerably and, for example, where there are technical spatial restrictions.

[0056] Figure 6 shows a flowchart illustrating a method for equipping a commercial vehicle cab according to a further embodiment of the invention. The commercial vehicle cab preferably corresponds to a commercial vehicle cab as described above. In particular, the commercial vehicle cab has a front and a rear area. Furthermore, the commercial vehicle cab has a guide mechanism for mounting an equipment module that can be displaced in the transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab.

[0057] To carry out the method, a modular equipment kit is provided as described above in step S10. The modular equipment kit comprises several variants of an upper part, a middle part, and a lower part. This is followed by step S20, where the commercial vehicle cab is equipped with an equipment module derived from the modular kit. The equipment module is arranged on the guide mechanism so that it can be moved transversely across the commercial vehicle cab.

[0058] Equipping a commercial vehicle cab with such a guide mechanism and an equipment module configured from the modular equipment kit can be done during production or as part of a later retrofit. Furthermore, existing equipment modules or individual upper, middle, and / or lower sections can be replaced with others as part of a later retrofit, preferably to expand or improve the usability options for a driver.

[0059] Although the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted without departing from the scope of the invention. Consequently, the invention is not intended to be limited to the disclosed embodiments, but is intended to include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims. In particular, the invention also claims protection for the subject matter and features of the dependent claims, independent of the referenced claims.

[0060] List of reference symbols

[0061] 1 commercial vehicle cabin

[0062] 2 Front area

[0063] 3 Rear area

[0064] 4 Driver's seat

[0065] 5 Cockpit area

[0066] 6 Equipment module

[0067] 7 Transverse direction of the commercial vehicle cab

[0068] 8 Guide mechanism

[0069] 9 Guide rail

[0070] 10 Floor of the commercial vehicle cab

[0071] 11 Roof of the commercial vehicle cab

[0072] 12 furnishings

[0073] 13 Top

[0074] 14 Middle section

[0075] 15 Lower part

[0076] 16 Table top in the front area

[0077] 17 filing

[0078] 18 storage containers

[0079] 19 tension net

[0080] 20 coat hooks

[0081] 21 Step

[0082] 22 beds

[0083] 23 Screen

[0084] 24 Curtain

[0085] 25 Interior width of the commercial vehicle cab

[0086] 26 Width of the equipment module

[0087] 27 Interior height of the commercial vehicle cab

[0088] 28 Height of the equipment module

[0089] 29 Modular equipment kit

[0090] 30 table top in the rear area

Claims

Patent claims 1. A commercial vehicle cabin (1), preferably a driver's cab of a truck, comprising: a front (2) and a rear (3) area, the front area (2) having a driver's seat (4) and a cockpit area (5); and an equipment module (6) arranged between the front (2) and rear (3) areas and displaceable in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

2. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to claim 1, comprising a guide mechanism (8) by means of which the equipment module (6) is displaceable in the transverse direction (7) and which comprises two guide rails (9) extending in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

3. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to claim 2, wherein the guide rails (9) are each arranged at a distance from the floor (10) and the roof (11) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

4. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a first piece of equipment (12) and a second piece of equipment (12), each of which is arranged in the rear region (3) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1) and which each has one of the guide rails (9) at its end regions facing the front region (2).

5. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the equipment module (6) comprises: an upper part (13), a middle part (14) and a lower part (15) which can be detachably connected to one another.

6. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the equipment module (6) has at least one of the following equipment elements on its side facing the front area (2): a table top (16) which can be folded out in the direction of the front area (2) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1), a shelf (17), a storage container (18) and / or a tensioning net (19), preferably arranged on the lower area (15) of the equipment module (6), and one or more coat hooks (20).

7. Commercial vehicle cab (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the equipment module (6) has at least one of the following equipment elements on its side facing the rear area (3) of the commercial driver's cab (1): a fold-out and / or pivotable table top (30), a fold-out step (21), preferably for facilitating entry into a bed (22) arranged in the rear (3) upper area, a fold-out screen (23), and one or more coat hooks.

8. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims, further comprising a curtain (24) fastened to the equipment module (6), which is arranged in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1) between the equipment module (6) and the commercial vehicle cabin (1) and which can be opened and folded by moving the equipment module (6) in the transverse direction (7).

9. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein a distance along which the equipment module (1) is displaceable in the transverse direction (7) corresponds to more than half, more than 2 / 3 or more than 80% of an interior width (25) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

10. Commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the equipment module (6) a) has a width (26) in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1) that is less than 30%, more preferably less than 20% of an interior width (25) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1); and / or b) has a height (28) that is greater than 65%, more preferably greater than 80% of an interior height (27) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

11. Commercial vehicle, preferably a truck, comprising a commercial vehicle cabin (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

12. Modular equipment kit (29) for a driver's cab (1) of a commercial vehicle, which has a front (2) and a rear (3) area, wherein the front area (2) has a driver's seat (4) and a cockpit area (5), wherein the modular equipment kit (29) comprises: Equipment modules (6) which can be arranged between the front (2) and rear (3) areas and can be moved in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

13. Modular equipment kit (29) according to claim 12, wherein the equipment modules (6) each have an upper part (13), a middle part (14) and a lower part (15) which can be detachably connected to one another, and wherein the modular equipment kit (29) comprises several variants of the upper part (13), the middle part (14) and / or the lower part (15) which can be optionally combined with one another in order to realize different variants of the equipment module (1) which are formed from different combinations of an upper part (13), middle part (14) and lower part (15).

14. Modular equipment kit (29) according to claim 12 or 13, wherein the different variants of the upper part (13), the middle part (14) and the lower part (15) differ in their equipment configurations and / or their overall height.

15. A method for equipping a commercial vehicle cabin (1) having a front (2) and a rear (3) area, and a guide mechanism (8) for supporting an equipment module (6) displaceably in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1), the method comprising: Providing (S10) a modular equipment kit (29) according to one of the preceding claims 12 to 14; Equipment (S20) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1) with an equipment module (6) which is derived from the modular equipment kit (29), wherein the equipment module (6) is arranged on the guide mechanism (8) so as to be displaceable in the transverse direction (7) of the commercial vehicle cabin (1).

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