Upholstery component of a vehicle

Abstract

A vehicle trim element (10) comprises: - a body (12), - an actuating device (16), and - a support element (14) mounted on the body (12) via the actuating device (16). The actuating device (16) includes a drive element (32) comprising a first rack (36) cooperating with a toothed wheel (30). The rotation of the toothed wheel (30) in a first direction causes the transverse translation of the drive element (32), moving the first edge (24) of the support element (14) to a first position, and / or moving the second edge (26) of the support element (14) to a second position. The rotation of the gear (30) in a second direction causes the transverse translation of the drive element (32) moving the first edge (24) to a second position and / or moving the second edge (26) to a first position.Figure for the abbreviation: Figure 2.

Description

Title of the invention: Vehicle trim element

[0001] The present invention relates to a trim element of a vehicle comprising a body, an actuating device, and a support element mounted on the body via the actuating device and intended to receive a functional element, the support element comprising a first edge and a second edge opposite one another in a transverse direction.

[0002] A functional element, such as an electronic device, is generally installed in modern motor vehicles, for example in the form of a display device, such as a screen fixed to the dashboard.

[0003] Such an electronic device has many functionalities for the driver and / or passengers of the vehicle.

[0004] Thus, the electronic device makes it possible, for example, to display information related to the driving of the vehicle, such as the speed of the vehicle, the distance traveled, geolocation information from a satellite guidance system, an image provided by a reversing camera, etc. The electronic device is, for example, touch-sensitive and then forms a control interface for adjusting the on-board functions.

[0005] The electronic device can for example be used by the vehicle passengers and / or the driver when the vehicle is stopped as a multimedia display device for viewing audiovisual content, browsing the internet or as a workstation.

[0006] Generally, such an electronic device is secured to a trim element, such as the covering of a dashboard.

[0007] It follows that depending on the user (driver and / or passengers), the ergonomics and more particularly the human-machine interaction (distance between the user and the display device, visibility of the display surface, etc.) are not optimal.

[0008] An aim of the invention is to propose a trim element on which a functional element can be fixed in a movably manner and adapting to the position of the user.

[0009] To this end, the invention relates to a trim element, in which the actuating device comprises:

[0010] - a toothed wheel mounted on the body and movable in rotation along an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction,

[0011] - a drive element comprising at least one first rack cooperating with the gear wheel,

[0012] the rotation of the toothed wheel in a first direction causing the transverse translation of the drive element in a first direction, moving the first edge of the support member to a first position, in which the first edge of the support member is close to the body, and / or moving the second edge of the support member to a second position, in which the second edge of the support member is away from the body; and

[0013] rotation of the toothed wheel in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, causing the transverse translation of the drive element in a second direction opposite to the first direction, moving the first edge of the support element to a second position, in which the first edge of the support element is spaced from the body, and / or moving the second edge of the support element to a first position, in which the second edge of the support element is close to the body.

[0014] The mobility of the support element makes it possible to position the functional element according to the position of the user and his needs, in a simple and economical manner by the cooperation between a toothed wheel and a first rack requiring a simple control.

[0015] The packing element according to the invention may comprise one or more of the following optional characteristics, taken in isolation or in any technically possible combination:

[0016] - the actuating device comprises:

[0017] - a first pusher linked to the support element and movable in a longitudinal direction tudinal substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction, moving the first edge of the support element between its first position and its second position, and

[0018] - a second pusher linked to the movable support element in the longitudinal direction tudinal, moving the second edge of the support element between its first position and its second position,

[0019] the translation of the drive element causing the movement of the first pusher and / or the second pusher in the longitudinal direction;

[0020] - the actuating device comprises a second locking rack cooperating with the toothed wheel and comprising a first locking hook and a second locking hook,

[0021] the rotation of the toothed wheel in the first direction causing the transverse translation of the second locking rack in the second direction to a final position, in which the first locking hook blocks the mobility of the first pusher,

[0022] the rotation of the toothed wheel in the second direction causing the transverse translation of the second locking rack in the first direction to a final position, in which the second locking hook blocks the mobility of the second pusher;

[0023] - the support element is movable relative to the body between at least three positions:

[0024] -a first extreme position, in which the first edge of the support element is close to the body and the second edge of the support element is spaced from the body,

[0025] - a second extreme position, in which the first edge of the element of support is spaced from the body and the body and the second edge of the support member is close to the body, and

[0026] - a central position, in which the first edge of the support element and the second edge of the support element are close to the body;

[0027] - the support element is mounted to be movable in rotation on the actuating device along a first axis of rotation substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the first edge of the support element and / or the functional element and a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the second edge of the support element and / or the functional element;

[0028] - the support element comprises at least one arm, the actuating device comprising at least one guide device, the arm being slidably mounted in said guide device to guide the movement of the support element between the three positions;

[0029] - the guide device comprises a first arcuate portion concentric with the first axis of rotation and a second arcuate portion concentric with the second axis of rotation, said arm sliding in the first portion of the guide device, to guide the movement of the support element between the first extreme position and the central position, and sliding in the second portion of the guide device, to guide the movement of the support element between the second extreme position and the central position;

[0030] - the trim element further comprises a functional element received by the support element, said functional element being an electronic device;

[0031] - the drive element comprises a first cam comprising a surface inclined cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface of the first pusher and / or a second cam comprising an inclined surface cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface of the second pusher;

[0032] - the first pusher and the first cam are located in a first plane, the second pusher and the second cam being located in a second plane distinct from the first plane, and preferably parallel to the first plane;

[0033] - the guide device comprises a junction portion connecting the first portion and the second portion, the arm being in the joining portion when the support member is in the central position;

[0034] - the support element comprises three arms, the actuating device comprising three corresponding guidance devices.

[0035] The invention will be better understood on reading the following description, given solely by way of example, and made with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0036] - [Fig.l] [Fig.l] is a schematic top view of a packing element according to the invention, the support element being in its central position;

[0037] - [Fig.2] [Fig.2] is a schematic top view of the re-filling element shown in [Fig.l], the support element being in its first extreme position;

[0038] - [Fig.3] [Fig.3] is a schematic top view of the re-filling element shown in [Fig.l], the support element being in its second extreme position; and

[0039] - [Fig.4] [Fig.4] is a schematic perspective view of the device actuating the trim element when moving from the central position illustrated in [Fig.l] to the first extreme position illustrated in [Fig.2].

[0040] Figures 1 to 3 illustrate a trim element 10, for example intended to be installed in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, and more particularly of a motor vehicle.

[0041] The trim element 10 is for example a dashboard arranged at the front of the passenger compartment opposite a driver's seat and a passenger seat.

[0042] In the case of a dashboard, the term "longitudinal" is defined in relation to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling. The terms "top" and "bottom" are defined in relation to a direction of elevation corresponding to the height of the vehicle and substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. The terms "left", "right", "front" and "rear" are defined in relation to the direction of the usual forward movement of the vehicle.

[0043] It is understood that the invention applies to any other type of trim element, such as a central console, a door panel, a seat back or other. In this case, it is understood that the term "longitudinal" may correspond to a width of the vehicle.

[0044] The trim element 10 comprises a body 12, a support element 14 and an actuating device 16.

[0045] Preferably, the trim element 10 also comprises a functional element 18 received by the support element 14.

[0046] The body 12 is, for example, fixedly mounted on the trim element 10, for example on the dashboard in a central zone extending between the driver's seat and the passenger seat.

[0047] It is understood that the body 12 may be mounted on a trim element 10 which is movable in the vehicle, so that the body 12 is movable with the trim element, such as, for example, a door panel.

[0048] The body 12 is for example the body of the trim element 10 itself, for example example the dashboard body.

[0049] The body 12 comprises for example an external facade 20 preferably extending along a plane YZ, that is to say perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X.

[0050] The exterior facade 20 is advantageously turned towards the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0051] The body 12 preferably defines a housing 22 for receiving the support element 14.

[0052] The housing 22 is for example arranged in the body 12 and extends in a hollow along the longitudinal direction X of the external facade 20 of the body 12.

[0053] The functional element 18 is for example an electronic device, in particular intended to be used by a user installed on the passenger seat and also by a user installed on the driver's seat.

[0054] In particular, the functional element 18 comprises, for example, a display device defining a display surface. The functional element 18 is, for example, capable of displaying information related to the driving of the vehicle and / or capable of being used as a multimedia display device for viewing audiovisual content, browsing the internet or as a workstation. The functional element 18 is, for example, a touch screen.

[0055] The functional element 18 is for example permanently fixed to the support element 14.

[0056] Alternatively, the functional element 18 is reversibly fixed to the support element 14; the functional element 18 being, for example, a portable device, such as a tablet or a multifunction mobile, known in English as a “smartphone”.

[0057] As illustrated in the figures, the support element 14 is mounted on the body 12 via the actuating device 16. In other words, the support element 14 is connected to the body 12 only via the actuating device 16.

[0058] The support element 14 comprises a first edge 24 and a second edge 26 opposite each other in a transverse direction Y perpendicular to the longitudinal direction X, and corresponding, for example in the case of a dashboard, to the width of the vehicle.

[0059] The support element 14 preferably comprises an external facade 27, advantageously facing the passenger compartment of the vehicle.

[0060] The outer facade 27 of the support element 14 is for example of a shape corresponding to the contour of the functional element 18, for example of rectangular shape.

[0061] The outer facade 27 of the support element 14 is alternatively of smaller dimensions than that of the functional element 18, so as to be hidden by said element functional 18.

[0062] Advantageously, the support element 14 comprises at least one arm 28.

[0063] In the particular embodiment illustrated in the figures, the support element 14 comprises three arms 28, including a first arm 28-1 in the vicinity of the first edge 24, a second arm 28-2 in the vicinity of the second edge 26 and a central arm 28-3 disposed between the first arm 28-1 and the second arm 28-2.

[0064] Preferably, each arm 28 extends perpendicular to the outer facade 27 towards the interior of the body 12.

[0065] The support element 14 is for example manufactured by plastic molding and / or additive manufacturing. Alternatively, the support element 14 is made of a metal alloy.

[0066] The support element 14 is advantageously movable relative to the body 12 between at least three positions, including a central position illustrated in [Fig. 1], a first extreme position illustrated in [Fig. 2] and a second extreme position illustrated in [Fig. 3].

[0067] The mobility of the support element 14 between the three positions is controlled and implemented by the actuating device 16, as will be described in more detail later.

[0068] In particular, the support element 14 is mounted to be movable in rotation on the actuating device 16 along a first axis of rotation substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the first edge 24 of the support element 14 and a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the second edge 26 of the support element 14.

[0069] Alternatively, the support element 14 is mounted to be able to rotate on the actuating device 16 along a first axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of a first edge of the functional element 18 and a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of a second edge of the functional support element 18, the first and second edges being opposite edges of the functional element 18.

[0070] In the central position ([Fig.l]), the first edge 24 of the support element 14 and the second edge 26 of the support element 14 are close to the body 12.

[0071] Preferably, in the central position of the support element 14, as illustrated in [Fig.l], the support element 14 is preferably housed in the housing 22 of the body 12.

[0072] For example, the outer facade 27 of the support element 14 extends parallel to the outer facade 20 of the body 12. In this position, the functional element 18 preferably extends in continuity with the outer facade 20.

[0073] In the central position of the support element 14, the display surface of the functional element 18, in the case of a dashboard, preferably faces all the passengers in the vehicle's interior and is substantially oriented perpendicular to the direction of movement of the vehicle.

[0074] In the first extreme position of the support element 14 ([Fig.2]), the first edge 24 of the support element 14 is close to the body 12 and the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is spaced from the body 12.

[0075] In other words, the distance measured in the longitudinal direction X between the first edge 24 of the support element 14 and the body 12 is less than that between the second edge 26 of the support element 14 and the body 12.

[0076] In particular, in the first extreme position of the support element 14, the first edge 24 of the support element 14 is housed in the receiving housing 22 and the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is spaced from the bottom of the receiving housing 22, in particular in the direction of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. According to a particular embodiment, the second edge 26 of the support element 14 extends out of the receiving housing 22 in the first extreme position.

[0077] Advantageously, in the first extreme position illustrated in [Fig.2], the support element 14 extends in an inclined manner relative to the body 12 in a first direction.

[0078] In the first extreme position and in the case of a dashboard, the support element 14 is for example inclined towards the passenger side of the vehicle, so as to facilitate the use of the functional element 18 by a user installed on the passenger seat.

[0079] In particular, the outer facade 27 of the support element 14 forms, in the first extreme position, a non-zero angle α with the outer facade 20 of the body 12, for example between 1° and 40°.

[0080] In the second extreme position of the support element 14 ([Fig.3]), the first edge 24 of the support element 14 is spaced from the body 12 and the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is close to the body 12.

[0081] In other words, the distance measured in the longitudinal direction X between the first edge 24 of the support element 14 and the body 12 is greater than that between the second edge 26 of the support element 14 and the body 12.

[0082] In particular, in the second extreme position of the support element 14, the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is housed in the receiving housing 22 and the first edge 26 of the support element 14 is spaced from the bottom of the receiving housing 22, in particular in the direction of the passenger compartment of the vehicle. According to one embodiment, the first edge 24 of the support element 14 extends out of the receiving housing 22 in the second extreme position.

[0083] Advantageously, in the second extreme position illustrated in [Fig.3], the support element 14 extends in an inclined manner relative to the body 12 according to a second direction.

[0084] In the second extreme position and in the case of a dashboard, the support element 14 is for example inclined towards the driver's side of the vehicle, so as to facilitate the use of the functional element 18 by a user installed on the driver's seat.

[0085] In particular, the outer facade 27 of the support element 14 forms, in the second extreme position, a non-zero angle [3 with the outer facade 20 of the body 12, for example between 1° and 40°.

[0086] The actuating device 16 is intended to cause the mobility of the support element 14 between its three positions.

[0087] The actuating device 16 comprises a toothed wheel 30 and a drive element 32 and preferably, in addition, at least one guide device 34.

[0088] In the example illustrated in the figures, the actuating device 16 comprises three guide devices 34, including a first guide device 34-1, a second guide device 34-2 and a central guide device 34-3.

[0089] The toothed wheel 30 is mounted on the body 12 and is movable in rotation along an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction Y.

[0090] The axis of rotation of the toothed wheel 30 extends for example parallel to the edges 24, 26 of the support element 14, for example in the elevation direction Z.

[0091] The drive element 32 comprises at least one first rack 36 cooperating with the toothed wheel 30.

[0092] In particular, the first rack 36 comprises teeth 38 arranged successively at a constant pitch in the transverse direction Y, the teeth 38 cooperating with the teeth of the toothed wheel 30 when the wheel rotates to move the first rack 36 as described below.

[0093] The rotation of the toothed wheel 30 causes the transverse translation of the drive element 32 between three positions, including a central position illustrated in [Fig.l], a first extreme position illustrated in [Fig.2] and a second extreme position illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0094] The central position of the drive element is located transversely between the first extreme position and the second extreme position.

[0095] In particular, as can be seen in [Fig. 4], when the toothed wheel 30 performs a rotational movement, the teeth of the toothed wheel 30 engage between the teeth 38 of the first rack 36 and thus drive the drive element 32 in a transverse translational movement.

[0096] More particularly, the rotation of the toothed wheel 30 in a first direction, for example the counterclockwise direction as illustrated in [Fig.2], causes the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in a first direction.

[0097] The first direction of translation of the drive element 32 is for example directed towards the second edge 26 of the support element 14, as illustrated in [Fig.2],

[0098] In particular, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction corresponds to a transverse translation of the drive element 32 from its second extreme position to its first extreme position, passing through its central position.

[0099] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction, more particularly from its second extreme position to its central position, moves the first edge 24 of the support element 14 towards a first position, in which the first edge 24 of the support element 14 is close to the body 12.

[0100] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction from its second extreme position to its central position preferably causes the movement of the support element 14 from its second extreme position ([Fig.3]) to its central position ([Fig.l]).

[0101] Similarly, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction, more particularly from its central position to its first extreme position, moves the second edge 26 of the support element 14 towards a second position, in which the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is spaced from the body 12.

[0102] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction from its central position to its first extreme position preferably causes the movement of the support element 14 from its central position ([Fig.l]) to its first extreme position ([Fig.2]).

[0103] Similarly, the rotation of the toothed wheel 30 in a second direction opposite to the first direction, for example the clockwise direction as illustrated in [Fig.3], causes the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in a second direction.

[0104] The second direction of translation of the drive element 32 is for example directed towards the first edge 24 of the support element 14, as illustrated in [Fig.3].

[0105] In particular, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction corresponds to a transverse translation of the drive element 32 from its first extreme position to its second extreme position, passing through its central position.

[0106] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction, more particularly from its first extreme position to its central position, moves the second edge 26 of the support element 14 towards a first position, in which the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is close to the body 12.

[0107] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction of its first extreme position to its central position preferably causes the support element 14 to move from its first extreme position ([Fig. 2]) to its central position ([Fig. 1]).

[0108] Similarly, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction, more particularly from its central position to its second extreme position, moves the second edge 26 of the support element 14 towards a first position, in which the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is close to the body 12.

[0109] The transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction from its central position to its second extreme position preferably causes the movement of the support element 14 from its central position ([Fig.l]) to its second extreme position ([Fig.3]).

[0110] According to a particular embodiment of the invention illustrated in the figures, the actuating device 16 comprises a first pusher 40 and a second pusher 42.

[0111] The first pusher 40 is connected to the support element 14 in the vicinity of the first edge 24 of the support element 14, as can be seen in the figures.

[0112] More particularly, the first pusher 40 is movable in the longitudinal direction X and moves the first edge 24 of the support element 14 between its first position (Figures 1 and 3) and its second position ([Fig.3]).

[0113] The first pusher 40 advantageously comprises a first spring 4L

[0114] According to one embodiment, the pusher 40 is a single piece.

[0115] Preferably, the first pusher 40 is connected to the support element 14 by a first pivot link 45.

[0116] Advantageously, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 causes the longitudinal displacement of the first pusher 40.

[0117] For this purpose, the drive element 32 comprises for example a first cam 43 comprising an inclined surface 44 cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface 46 of the first pusher 40.

[0118] For example, during the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction from its central position ([Fig.l]) to its second extreme position ([Fig.3]), the first cam 43 of the drive element 32 pushes the first pusher 40, where appropriate compressing the first spring 41, thus pushing the first edge 24 of the support element 14 to its second position. The support element 14 has thus passed from its central position ([Fig.l]) to its second extreme position ([Fig.3])•

[0119] Similarly, during the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction from its second extreme position ([Fig.3]) to its central position ([Fig.l]), the first cam 43 of the drive element 32 no longer pushes the first pusher 40. The first spring 41 is thus released, thereby pulling the first edge 24 of the support element 14 towards its first position. In other words, the first spring 41 forces the first edge 24 of the support element 14 towards its first position. The support element 14 has thus moved from its second extreme position ([Fig. 3]) to its central position ([Fig. 1]).

[0120] The second pusher 42 is connected to the support element 14 in the vicinity of the second edge 26 of the support element 14, as can be seen in the figures.

[0121] More particularly, the second pusher 42 is movable in the longitudinal direction X and moves the second edge 26 of the support element 14 between its first position (Figures 1 and 3) and its second position ([Fig.2]).

[0122] The second pusher 42 advantageously comprises a second spring 47.

[0123] Preferably, the second pusher 42 is connected to the support element 14 by a second pivot connection 48.

[0124] Advantageously, the transverse translation of the drive element 32 causes the longitudinal displacement of the second pusher 42.

[0125] For this purpose, the drive element 32 comprises for example a second cam 49 comprising an inclined surface 50 cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface 52 of the second pusher 42.

[0126] For example, as illustrated in [Fig. 4], during the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the first direction from its central position ([Fig. 1]) to its first extreme position ([Fig. 2]), the second cam 49 of the drive element 32 pushes the second pusher 42 compressing the second spring 47, thus pushing the second edge 26 of the support element 14 to its second position. The support element 14 has thus passed from its central position ([Fig. 1]) to its first extreme position ([Fig. 2]).

[0127] Similarly, during the transverse translation of the drive element 32 in the second direction from its first extreme position ([Fig.2]) to its central position ([Fig.l]), the second cam 49 of the drive element 32 no longer pushes the second pusher 42. The second spring 47 is thus released, thereby pulling the second edge 26 of the support element 14 towards its first position. In other words, the second spring 47 forces the second edge 24 of the support element 14 towards its first position. The support element 14 has thus moved from its first extreme position ([Fig.2]) to its central position ([Fig.l]).

[0128] Preferably, as can be seen in [Fig. 4], the first pusher 40 and the first cam 43 are located in a first plane. The second pusher 42 and the second cam 49 are located in a second plane distinct from the first plane, and preferably parallel to the first plane.

[0129] Advantageously, the actuating device 16 also comprises a second locking rack 54 cooperating with the toothed wheel 30 and comprising a first locking hook or tooth 56 and a second locking hook or tooth 58.

[0130] In particular, as can be seen in [Fig.4], the rotation of the toothed wheel 30 causes the transverse translation of the second locking rack 54 in the direction opposite to the transverse translation of the first rack 36.

[0131] More precisely, as can be seen in [Fig.2], the rotation of the toothed wheel 30 in the first direction causes the transverse translation of the second locking rack 54 in the second direction to a first final position.

[0132] In this first final position, the first locking hook 56 blocks the mobility of the first pusher 40, so as to block the first edge 24 of the support element 14 in its first position.

[0133] Similarly, as can be seen in [Fig. 3], the rotation of the toothed wheel 30 in the second direction causes the transverse translation of the second locking rack 54 in the first direction to a second final position.

[0134] In this second final position, the second locking hook 58 blocks the mobility of the second pusher 42, so as to block the second edge 26 of the support element 14 in its first position.

[0135] The guide device(s) 34 preferably transform(s) the translation of the drive element 32 into a mobility of the support element 14 between its central position and its first extreme position or its second extreme position.

[0136] In particular, each guide device 34 does not allow mobility of the support element 14 between the first extreme position and the second extreme position, without passing through the central position.

[0137] More particularly, in the embodiment illustrated in the figures, each guide device 34 preferably transforms the translation of the first pusher 40 into a rotation of the support element 14 between its central position and its second extreme position and the translation of the second pusher 42 into a rotation of the support element 14 between its central position and its first extreme position.

[0138] For this purpose, each arm 28 of the support element 14 is slidably mounted in the or one of the guide devices 34 to guide the movement of the support element 14 between the three positions.

[0139] More particularly, as can be seen in the figures, the first arm 28-1 is slidably mounted in the first guide device 34-1. The second arm 28-2 is slidably mounted in the second guide device 34-2. The central arm 28-3 is slidably mounted in the central guide device 34-3.

[0140] Preferably, each guide device 34 comprises a first arcuate portion 60 concentric with the first axis of rotation and a second arcuate portion concentric 62 with the second axis of rotation.

[0141] Each guide device 34 further advantageously comprises a junction portion 64 connecting the first portion 60 and the second portion 62.

[0142] The first portion 60, the second portion 62 and the joining portion 64 are for example grooves formed in the support element 12. Each arm 28 comprises for example a pin 66 sliding in said grooves.

[0143] Each arm 28 of the support element 14, for example the corresponding pin 66, is preferably located in the joining portion 64 when the support element 14 is in the central position, as illustrated in [Fig.l].

[0144] Advantageously, each arm 28 of the support element 14 slides in the first portion 60 of the corresponding guide device 34, to guide the movement of the support element 14 between the first extreme position and the central position.

[0145] For example, when the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is pushed towards its second position as explained above, each arm 28 slides in the first portion 60 of the corresponding guide device 34, more particularly moving away from the joining portion 64, so as to turn the support element 14 along the first axis of rotation towards its first extreme position ([Fig.2]).

[0146] As illustrated in [Fig.2], the first portion 60 of the second guide device 34-2 is for example open, so that the second arm 28-2 slides out of said first portion 60.

[0147] Similarly, when the second edge 26 of the support element 14 is pulled towards its first position as explained above, each arm 28 slides in the first portion 60 of the corresponding guide device 34, more particularly towards the joining portion 64, so as to turn the support element 14 along the first axis of rotation towards its central position ([Fig.l]).

[0148] Similarly, each arm 28 of the support element 14 advantageously slides in the second portion 62 of the corresponding guide device 34, to guide the movement of the support element 14 between the second extreme position and the central position.

[0149] Advantageously, the actuating device 16 comprises a control unit 68 arranged to control the mobility of the support element 14.

[0150] In particular, the control unit 68 is arranged to control the rotation of the toothed wheel 30.

[0151] Preferably, the control unit 68 comprises a control interface, for example comprising buttons and / or an interface directly displayed on the functional element 18, by which the user can control the mobility of the support element 14.

[0152] Such a trim element 10 offers the advantage of allowing the position of the functional element 18 to be adapted to the position of the user and their needs.

[0153] Indeed, the first extreme position, respectively the second extreme position, of the support element 14, is for example adapted to use of the functional element 18 by a user seated on the passenger seat, respectively the driver's seat.

[0154] Furthermore, the trim element 10 as described above proposes a compact solution allowing mobility of the support element 14, and in particular due to the retraction of the actuating device 16 inside the trim element 10 in a non-visible manner.

[0155] Furthermore, the actuating device 16 is not very complex and economical. In particular, such an actuating device 16 comprising a toothed wheel 30 and a first rack 31 allows mobility of the support element 14, without the use of complex systems requiring complex control.

[0156] Alternatively, the trim element 10 is a central console. In this case, the longitudinal direction X defined previously extends in a direction of elevation of the vehicle, corresponding to the height of the vehicle. The direction of elevation Z defined previously is defined relative to the direction in which the vehicle is traveling.

Claims

Claims

1. A trim element (10) of a vehicle comprising: - a body (12), - an actuating device (16), and - a support element (14) mounted on the body (12) via the actuating device (16) and intended to receive a functional element (18), the support element (14) comprising a first edge (24) and a second edge (26) opposite each other in a transverse direction (Y), characterized in that the actuating device (16) comprises: - a toothed wheel (30) mounted on the body (12) and movable in rotation along an axis of rotation substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y), - a drive element (32) comprising at least one first rack (36) cooperating with the toothed wheel (30), rotation of the toothed wheel (30) in a first direction causing the drive element (32) to translate transversely in a first direction, moving the first edge (24) of the support element (14) to a first position, in which the first edge (24) of the support element (14) is close to the body (12), and / or moving the second edge (26) of the support element (14) to a second position, in which the second edge (26) of the support element (14) is spaced from the body (12); and rotating the toothed wheel (30) in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, causing the drive element (32) to translate transversely in a second direction opposite to the first direction, moving the first edge (24) of the support element (14) to a second position, in which the first edge (24) of the support element (14) is spaced from the body (12), and / or moving the second edge (26) of the support element (14) to a first position, in which the second edge (26) of the support element (14) is close to the body (12).

2. A packing element (10) according to claim 1, wherein the actuating device (16) comprises - a first pusher (40) linked to the support element (14) and movable

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4. in a longitudinal direction (X) substantially perpendicular to the transverse direction (Y), moving the first edge (24) of the support element (14) between its first position and its second position, and - a second pusher (42) linked to the support element (14) movable in the longitudinal direction (X), moving the second edge (26) of the support element (14) between its first position and its second position, the translation of the drive element (32) causing the movement of the first pusher (40) and / or the second pusher (42) in the longitudinal direction (X). The packing element (10) according to claim 2, wherein the actuating device (16) comprises a second locking rack (54) cooperating with the toothed wheel (30) and comprising a first locking hook (56) and a second locking hook (58), the rotation of the toothed wheel (30) in the first direction causing the transverse translation of the second locking rack (54) in the second direction to a final position, in which the first locking hook (56) blocks the mobility of the first pusher (40), the rotation of the toothed wheel (30) in the second direction causing the transverse translation of the second locking rack (54) in the first direction to a final position, in which the second locking hook (58) blocks the mobility of the second pusher (42).A packing element (10) according to any preceding claim, wherein the support element (14) is movable relative to the body (12) between at least three positions:. - a first extreme position, in which the first edge (24) of the support element (14) is close to the body (12) and the second edge (26) of the support element (14) is spaced from the body (12), - a second extreme position, in which the first edge (24) of the support element (14) is spaced from the body (12) and the second edge (26) of the support element (14) is close to the body (12), and - a central position, in which the first edge (24) of the support element (14) and the second edge (26) of the support element (14) are close to the body (12).

5. A trim element (10) according to claim 4, wherein the support element (14) is mounted rotatably on the actuating device (16) along a first axis of rotation substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the first edge (24) of the support element (14) and / or the functional element (18) and a second axis of rotation extending substantially parallel to and in the vicinity of the second edge (26) of the support element (14) and / or the functional element (18).

6. A trim element (10) according to claim 5, wherein the support element (14) comprises at least one arm (28), the actuating device (16) comprising at least one guide device (34), the arm (28) being slidably mounted in said guide device (34) to guide the movement of the support element (14) between the three positions.

7. A packing element (10) according to claim 6, wherein the guide device (34) comprises a first arcuate portion (60) concentric with the first axis of rotation and a second arcuate portion (62) concentric with the second axis of rotation, said arm (28) sliding in the first portion (60) of the guide device (34), to guide the movement of the support element (14) between the first extreme position and the central position, and sliding in the second portion (62) of the guide device (34), to guide the movement of the support element (14) between the second extreme position and the central position.

8. A trim element (10) according to any preceding claim, further comprising a functional element (18) received by the support element (14), said functional element (18) being an electronic device.

9. A packing element (10) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the drive element (32) comprises a first cam (43) comprising an inclined surface (44) cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface (46) of the first pusher (40) and / or a second cam (49) comprising an inclined surface (50) cooperating with a corresponding inclined surface (52) of the second pusher (42).

10. A packing element (10) according to claim 9, wherein the first pusher (40) and the first cam (43) are located in a first plane, the second pusher (42) and the second cam (49) being located in a second plane distinct from the first plane, and preferably parallel to the first plane.

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