Vehicle including a rear trunk equipped with a storage device

Abstract

Vehicle (1) comprising a rear compartment (2), the rear compartment (2) having a floor (3) and a tailgate (6) pivotally mounted between a closed position in which it closes the rear compartment (2) and an open position in which it allows access to the rear compartment (2), wherein the rear compartment (2) has a storage device (9, 109, 209) comprising a main platform (10, 110, 210) located at a distance from the floor (3), a rear end (11, 111, 211) of the main platform having at least one person support structure (30, 230) configured to support the back (D) and / or pelvis (B) of a person (P) who would be seated with their legs (J) outside the rear compartment (2) while the tailgate (6) is in its open position. Figure for abbreviation: Figure 4

Description

Title of the invention: Vehicle comprising a rear trunk equipped with a storage device. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle comprising a rear trunk. Technological background

[0002] Most vehicles include a rear trunk which provides a certain interior volume for transporting luggage or various other items.

[0003] Usually, the driver and passengers of the vehicle simply use the interior space of the trunk by placing luggage and other items to be transported on top of each other and / or next to each other. This is not always practical for a long journey with a lot of luggage or other items, for example, when going on vacation or camping, or when going to work on a construction site.

[0004] In the case of a long journey, another drawback is the inconvenience of eating and / or drinking while remaining in the vehicle when it is stationary. One solution is to remain seated in the vehicle, but legroom is then limited by the vehicle's configuration, and there is a risk of soiling the interior with food scraps. A second solution is to sit with one's legs outside the vehicle while the doors are open, but this position is uncomfortable because the seatbacks face forward and do not provide back support.

[0005] Yet another disadvantage is that, when the trunk contains a lot of luggage and other items, it is not always possible to transport a folding table in the trunk, or only a small and flimsy folding table can be transported in the trunk. Summary of the invention

[0006] The invention aims to provide a vehicle that remedies all or part of the disadvantages mentioned above.

[0007] The invention relates to a vehicle comprising a rear trunk, the rear trunk having a floor and a tailgate mounted pivoting between a closed position in which it closes the rear trunk and an open position in which it allows access to the rear trunk.

[0008] According to the invention, the rear trunk comprises a storage device which includes a main platform located at a distance from the floor, a rear end of the main platform comprising at least one person support structure configured to support the back and / or pelvis of a person who would be seated with their legs outside the rear trunk while the tailgate is in its open position. This type of storage arrangement provides dual functionality to the rear trunk. First, because the main shelf is positioned away from the floor, the space between the main shelf and the floor creates a primary storage area for luggage placed on the floor, while the upper surface of the main shelf provides a secondary storage area for luggage placed on top of it. Thus, the storage arrangement allows for efficient and easy luggage storage.Secondly, when the vehicle is stationary, a person such as a passenger can sit with their legs outside the rear cargo area. This provides more legroom than sitting inside the vehicle and is more comfortable than sitting with their legs outside the vehicle while the doors are open. The person can then comfortably relax, eat and / or drink, etc.

[0009] According to a possible feature of the invention, the person support structure includes a cushion protruding from the main platform.

[0010] According to one possible feature of the invention, the person support structure comprises a seat and / or a backrest inclined relative to the floor. The seat can then support the pelvis of a person seated with their legs outside the rear cargo area, and the backrest provides the person with inclined support for their back, allowing them to sit comfortably. Preferably, the seat is movable in translation along a longitudinal axis X of the vehicle relative to the floor, which allows the person support structure to adapt to various body shapes.

[0011] According to a possible feature of the invention, the arrangement device further includes feet arranged to support the main platform on the floor.

[0012] According to a possible feature of the invention, the floor has anchor points and a lower end of at least one of said feet has a fastening system configured to cooperate with said anchor point. This tends to limit the risk of the fitting device moving while the vehicle is moving, and in particular to limit the risk of the fitting device being projected forward towards the passenger compartment in the event of a frontal collision.

[0013] According to one possible feature of the invention, the storage device further comprises a work platform mounted to slide on the main platform so as to be movable between a resting position and a working position. In the working position, an upper surface of the work platform can be located at least partially outside the trunk, while being sheltered at least partially by the tailgate in its open position. The upper surface can thus be used as a work surface for various activities, in particular for temporarily storing tools, doing DIY projects, etc. It is therefore not necessary to transport a folding table separately in the trunk.

[0014] According to one possible feature of the invention, the worktable further comprises a support leg configured to fix the worktable to a closing point of the tailgate when the tailgate is in its open position and the worktable is in the working position. In this way, the support leg holds the worktable firmly in place in its working position. The worktable can thus provide a robust work surface.

[0015] According to a possible feature of the invention, the work platform includes at least one anchoring element allowing the work platform to be fixed to the ground and / or to the vehicle when the work platform is in the working position.

[0016] According to one possible feature of the invention, the storage device further comprises at least one shelf that is movable between a stowed and an extended position, the shelf preferably including at least one cup holder. In the extended position, an upper surface of the shelf can be located at least partially outside the rear trunk, while being at least partially sheltered by the tailgate in its open position. The upper surface can thus be used by a person to comfortably consume a meal and / or a drink, including when seated with their legs outside the trunk thanks to the person support structure. Again, it is then unnecessary to carry a separate folding table in the trunk.

[0017] According to a possible feature of the invention, the tablet is mounted to slide on the worktop. Brief description of the figures

[0018] The following description, with reference to the accompanying drawings, given by way of non-limiting examples, will clearly explain what the invention consists of and how it can be implemented. In the accompanying figures:

[0019] [Fig-1] is a schematic side view of the rear of a vehicle, showing the trunk rear of the vehicle,

[0020] [Fig.2] is a schematic perspective view of the rear trunk,

[0021] [Fig.3] is a perspective view of a layout device intended to be arranged in the rear trunk, according to an embodiment

[0022] [Fig.4] is a schematic side view of the rear trunk and device development,

[0023] [Fig.5] is another perspective view of the layout device,

[0024] [Fig.6] is yet another perspective view of the layout device,

[0025] [Fig.7] is a partial view of detail VII of [Fig.4], showing one foot of the device fitting and an anchor point that includes the floor of the rear trunk,

[0026] [Fig.8] is a perspective view of the fitting device according to another mode of realization,

[0027] [Fig.9] is a perspective view of the rear trunk and the fitting device according to yet another embodiment,

[0028] [Fig. 10] is a side view of the rear trunk and the fitting device,

[0029] [Fig. 11] is another perspective view of the rear trunk and device development. Description of method(s) of implementation

[0030] In the figures, and unless otherwise specified, identical elements shall bear the same reference symbols.

[0031] For the purposes of the description, reference will be made to a direct orthonormal XYZ coordinate system classically used in automotive design, in which the X axis designates the front-to-rear longitudinal direction of the vehicle, oriented towards the rear, the Y axis designates the transverse direction and is oriented towards the right of the vehicle, the Z axis designates the vertical direction, and is oriented upwards.

[0032] Figure 1 shows a very schematic representation of the rear of a vehicle 1 comprising a rear trunk 2. This same rear trunk 2 is shown schematically in perspective in [Fig. 2]. As is known, the rear trunk 2 (hereafter referred to as "the trunk 2" for convenience) comprises a floor 3, a front wall 4, two side walls 5 spaced along the Y-axis, and a tailgate 6. The tailgate 6 is not shown in [Fig. 2]. The front wall 4 may optionally be formed by the rear of a rear seat of the vehicle 1, this rear seat not being shown in detail in [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2]. As shown in [Fig. 1], the tailgate 6 is pivotally mounted between a closed position (dashed line in [Fig. 1]) in which the tailgate 6 closes the trunk 2 and an open position (solid line in [Fig. 1]) in which the tailgate 6 allows access to the rear trunk.The tailgate 6 carries a locking member 7 which cooperates with a closing point 8 of the tailgate 6 to hold the tailgate 6 in its closed position. The locking member 7 and the closing point 8 being known as such, they have only been represented schematically in the figures.

[0033] Figure 3 shows in perspective a layout device 9 that can be arranged in the compartment 2, according to one embodiment. This storage device 9 includes a main platform 10 which, when the storage device 9 is arranged in the compartment 2, is located at a distance from the floor 3 and therefore higher than the floor 3 along the Z axis. For this purpose, the storage device 9 includes several, here four, legs 20 arranged to support the main platform 10 on the floor 3. A leg 20 can be connected to an adjacent leg 20 by a reinforcing cross member 21. Preferably, as indicated by the arrows F in [Fig. 3], the legs 20 can be folded under the main platform 10. Thus, when the storage device 9 is no longer needed, it can be folded and transported in the compartment 2, occupying minimal space in the compartment 2. The legs 20 can simply rest on the floor 3 or be anchored to the floor 3 as will be described below.

[0034] In addition, a rear end 11 of the main platform 10 has a person support structure 30. The rear end 11 is the rearmost end of the main platform 10, along the X-axis, when the storage device 9 is in its intended position of use in the compartment 2, this position of use having been shown in [Fig. 4].

[0035] With reference to [Fig. 4], the storage device 9 provides a dual functionality to the trunk 2. First, since the main tray 10 is located at a distance from the floor 3, the free space between the main tray 10 and the floor 3 forms a first storage area for luggage L1 placed on the floor 3, while the upper surface 13 of the main tray 10 forms a second storage area for luggage L2 placed on the main tray 10. In this regard, it should be noted that the main tray 10 preferably extends in a horizontal plane of the vehicle 1, that is to say, in a plane that is parallel to the X and Y axes. Thus, the storage device 9 allows luggage L1, L2 to be stored efficiently and easily. Second, as shown in [Fig.[4] The person structure 30 is configured to support the back D and / or pelvis B of a person P who would be seated with their legs J outside the trunk 2 while the tailgate 6 is in its open position. Thus, when vehicle 1 is stationary, a person P, such as a passenger in vehicle 1, can sit with their legs J outside the trunk 2, which provides more legroom J than remaining seated inside vehicle 1 and is more comfortable than sitting in a seat of vehicle 1 with their legs J outside vehicle 1 while the doors of vehicle 1 are open. Person P can therefore comfortably relax, consume a meal and / or a drink, etc.

[0036] In the example shown in Figures 3 and 4, the person support structure 30 is configured to support only the back D of person P, the pelvis B of person P being supported by the raised rear edge 2A of the trunk 2 (see [Fig. 1] and [Fig. 2]) which carries the closing point 8 of the tailgate 6. For this purpose, the person support structure 30 includes a cushion 31 (see [Fig. 3] and [Fig. 4]) projecting from the main platform 10. As can be more clearly seen in [Fig. 3], the cushion 31 extends along part of the rear end 11 while remaining parallel to the Y-axis of the vehicle. The cushion 31 can be long enough to accommodate several people P to sit side by side with their backs supported by cushion 31. Alternatively, not shown, several smaller cushions 31 spaced apart along the Y axis may be provided, each of these cushions 31 being able to form a place for a single person P.

[0037] Alternatively, the person support structure 30 can be made in other ways, and may in particular include a backrest inclined relative to the floor 3 and / or a seat. Preferably, the seat is movable in translation along the X-axis relative to the floor 3, which allows the person support structure 30 to adapt to various body shapes.

[0038] Another possible feature of the furniture 9 is illustrated in [Fig. 5]. As shown in this figure, the furniture 9 includes a work platform 40, also visible in Figures 3 and 6. To simplify the drawing and facilitate explanation, the person support structure 30 has been omitted from the drawing in Figures 5 and 6, and the work platform 40 has been omitted from the drawing in [Fig. 4]. The work platform 40 is mounted to slide on the main platform 10 by means of two parallel rails 12 that are part of the main platform 10. When the arrangement device 9 is in its working position shown in [Fig.4], the rails 12 extend along the X axis and are spaced apart from each other along the Y axis. The work platform 40 is therefore movable by sliding along the X axis, between a rest position illustrated in [Fig.3] and [Fig.6], and a working position illustrated in [Fig.5].In the working position, the work platform 40 preferably extends in a horizontal plane of the vehicle 1, that is, in a plane parallel to the X and Y axes. It will be understood that in the working position, an upper surface 41 of the work platform 40 is located at least partially outside the trunk 2, while being at least partially sheltered by the tailgate 6 in its open position. The upper surface 41 can thus be used as a work surface for various activities, including temporarily storing tools, doing DIY projects, etc. In this respect, it is advantageous for the upper surface 41 to be suitably reinforced to support, without damage, the weight of objects heavier than the luggage L1, L2, in particular to support, without damage, a weight of approximately 100 kg.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the work platform 40 has, on at least part of its periphery, a raised edge 42 to prevent the accidental falling of objects present on the upper surface 4L.

[0039] With particular reference to [Fig. 5], when the work platform 40 is in its working position, it is appreciably offset from the main platform 10 and therefore from the feet 20. Consequently, without special measures in this regard, an overload on the work platform 40, due for example to a sudden impact or an excessive mass placed on the upper surface 41, it There is a certain risk that the arrangement device 9 will tip over when pivoting around the lower ends 22 of the feet 20. To counter this problem, advantageously, the work platform 40 is provided with a support leg 43 and / or anchoring devices 45. Even more advantageously, the work platform 40 is provided with both the support leg 43 and the anchoring devices 45.

[0040] Not shown in [Fig. 5], an upper end 43A of the support leg 43 is fixed, possibly by means of a hinge, to the work platform 40 opposite its upper surface 41. A lower end 43B of the support leg 43 has ridges and / or projections 44 that are similar or identical to those of the locking member 7 of the tailgate 6. In this way, and bearing in mind that the tailgate 6 is in its open position when the work platform 40 is in its working position, the lower end 43B can cooperate with the closing point 8 of the tailgate 6, so that the support leg 43 holds the work platform 40 firmly in its working position. The work platform 40 can thus provide a robust work surface.

[0041] Independently of the support leg 43, the anchoring elements 45 allow the work platform 40 to be fixed to the ground and / or to the vehicle 1 when the work platform 40 is in the working position. The anchoring elements 45 can be made in various ways, for example in the form of rings, hooks, etc. For this reason, the anchoring elements 45 have only been shown schematically in Figures 3, 5, and 6. Preferably, and as shown, the work platform 40 has an anchoring element 45 at each of its corners.

[0042] It should be noted that, independently of the support leg 43 and the anchoring members 45, the main platform 10 may include anchoring members 15, which may or may not be identical to the anchoring members 45. Similar to the anchoring members 45, the anchoring members 15 allow the main platform 10 to be fixed to the ground and / or to the vehicle 1. Preferably, the main platform 10 includes an anchoring member 15 at each of its corners.

[0043] Yet another possible feature of the storage device 9 is illustrated in [Fig. 6]. As shown in this figure, the storage device 9 comprises two shelves 50, also visible in [Fig. 3] and [Fig. 5]. When the storage device 9 is in its operating position shown in [Fig. 4], each of the shelves 50 is movable by sliding along the X-axis between a stowed position illustrated in [Fig. 3] and [Fig. 5], and an extended position illustrated in [Fig. 6]. In the extended position, the shelves 50 preferably extend in a horizontal plane of the vehicle 1, that is, in a plane parallel to the X and Y axes. It will be understood that in the extended position, an upper surface 51 of the shelf 50 is located at least partially outside the trunk 2, while being sheltered at least partly through the tailgate 6 in its open position. The upper surface 51 can thus be used by a person to comfortably consume a meal and / or a drink, including when seated with their legs J outside the trunk 2 thanks to the person support structure 30. In this respect, it is preferable that the shelf 50 include at least one cup holder 52. The cup holder 52 has not been illustrated in detail in [Fig. 6], but its position has been indicated by dashed lines in this figure.

[0044] In the example shown in [Fig.6], the shelves 50 are mounted to slide independently of each other on the worktable 40, by means of rails which are not shown but which are parallel to the X axis. It should also be noted that any number of shelves 50 can be provided.

[0045] In summary, when the storage device 9 is installed in the trunk 2 in its operating position, the storage device 9 provides multiple functionalities to the trunk 2, namely: - divide the trunk 2 into two storage areas for luggage L1, L2, as shown in [Fig.4]; - to allow a person P to sit with their legs J outside the vehicle 1 while the tailgate 6 is in its open position, as shown in [Fig. 4]; - to provide a robust work surface, thanks to the worktop 40; and - to provide surfaces to comfortably consume a meal and / or a drink, thanks to the 50 tablets.

[0046] As mentioned above, instead of simply resting on the floor 3, the feet 20 can be anchored to the floor 3. This latter option is preferred in order to limit the risk of the storage device 9 moving while the vehicle 1 is moving, and in particular to limit the risk of the storage device 9 being projected forward towards the passenger compartment in the event of a frontal collision. For this purpose, the floor 3 has anchor points 3X, and a lower end 22 of at least one of the feet 20 has a fastening system 29 configured to cooperate with an anchor point 3X and thus firmly retain the foot 20 on the floor 3.

[0047] The 3X anchor points and the 29 attachment systems can be implemented in various ways. Purely by way of example, as shown in [Fig. 7], the 29 attachment systems and the 3X anchor points can implement the ISOFIX standard. It should be noted that the ISOFIX standard is ISO 13216-1:1999 of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). According to this standard, an object to be anchored in a vehicle has several arms, and each of these arms has a clamp that attaches to a hook, this hook being fixed to a component of the vehicle. In the example shown in [Fig. 7], the arm 29B conforms to the standard ISOFIX is mounted sliding in the lower end 22, and the ISOFIX-compliant hook 3C is positioned in a recess 3Z in the floor 3. Therefore, to anchor the storage unit 9 to the floor 3, simply position the lower ends 22 over the recesses 3Z and then bring the arms 29B into place on the hooks 3C. A release button 29Y can be provided on the lower end 22 to release the arm 22B and thus allow the storage unit 9 to be detached.

[0048] Figure 8 shows in perspective a layout device 109 according to another embodiment. In this figure, the elements identical or similar to those of the layout device 9 bear the same reference numerals increased by 100, and are not described again except where necessary.

[0049] The arrangement device 109 differs from the arrangement device 9 in that: - the shelves 150 are not mounted sliding to the work platform 140, but to the main platform 110, more precisely under the main platform 110; - as indicated by arrow F2, the two feet 120 located at the rear of the arrangement device 109 fold by pivoting in a plane parallel to the X and Z axes, and not by pivoting in a plane parallel to the Y and Z axes. The layout device 109 is otherwise identical to layout device 9 and is therefore not described in detail again. It should be noted that, to simplify the drawing, the person support structure has not been shown in [Fig. 8].

[0050] Figures 9 to 11 represent a storage device 209 according to yet another embodiment. In these figures, elements identical or similar to those of storage device 9 bear the same reference numerals increased by 200, and are not described again except where necessary.

[0051] With reference to [Fig.9], the storage device 209 differs from the storage device 9 in that its feet 220 are not anchored to the floor 3 and are simply placed on the floor 3, and in that the main tray 210 is fixed to the side walls 5 of the trunk by means of fixing members 5X, such as clips, formed on the side walls 5.

[0052] The seating arrangement 209 differs further from seating arrangement 9 in the configuration of the person support structures. As shown in [Fig. 9], the rear end 211 of the main platform 210 has two person support structures 230 on either side of a projecting rear portion 219 that projects from the rear end 211. With reference to [Fig. 9] and [Fig. 10], a person support structure 230 has a seat 237 and a backrest 236 inclined relative to the floor 3. With reference to [Fig. 10], when seating arrangement 209 is in its operating position shown in [Fig. 9], the seat 237 supports the pelvis B of a person P seated with their legs J outside the The chest 2 and the backrest 236 provide person P with inclined support for their back D, allowing them to sit comfortably. Figure 10 further shows that the seat 237 is movable in translation along the X axis relative to the floor 3, enabling the person support structure 230 to adapt to various body shapes. Referring to Figures 9 and 10, it will be understood that the two person support structures 230 allow two people P to sit comfortably on either side of the projecting rear portion 219. A shelf 250, similar to shelves 50 and 150, is mounted to slide beneath the projecting rear portion 219, providing these two people P with a surface to comfortably consume a meal and / or a drink. In this regard, it is preferable that the tablet 250 include at least one, and more preferably two, cup holders 252.

[0053] We also see on the [Fig.9] that one or more folding boxes 290 are attached to the main platform 210. When unfolded, each folding box 290 forms a container for small items. When folded, the folding boxes 290 only slightly increase the thickness of the main platform 210, allowing luggage L2 to be placed on the upper surface 213 of the main platform 210 as shown in [Fig. 10]. As with storage devices 9 and 109, it is also possible to place luggage L1 on the floor 3 under the main platform 210, between the legs 220. Finally, referring to [Fig.

[11] , the layout device 209 also includes a work platform 240 similar to the work platforms 40, 140. To simplify the drawing, the person support structures 230 have not been shown on [Fig. 1 1].It will therefore be understood that the fitting device 209 provides the trunk 2 with the same functionalities as fitting devices 9, 109.

Claims

Demands

1. Vehicle (1) comprising a rear trunk (2), the rear trunk (2) having a floor (3) and a tailgate (6) pivotally mounted between a closed position in which it closes the rear trunk (2) and an open position in which it allows access to the rear trunk (2), wherein the rear trunk (2) has a fitting device (9, 109, 209) which includes a main tray (10, 110, 210) located at a distance from the floor (3), a rear end (11, 111, 211) of the main tray having at least one person support structure (30, 230) configured to support the back (D) and / or pelvis (B) of a person (P) who would be seated with their legs (J) outside the rear trunk (2) while the tailgate (6) is in its open position.

2. Vehicle (1) according to claim 1, wherein the person support structure (30) comprises a cushion (31) projecting from the main platform (10).

3. Vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the person support structure (230) comprises a seat (237) and / or a backrest (236) inclined relative to the floor (3), the seat (237) preferably being movable in translation along a longitudinal axis X of the vehicle (1) relative to the floor (3).

4. Vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the fitting device (9, 109, 209) further comprises feet (20, 120, 220) arranged to support the main platform (10, 110, 210) on the floor (3).

5. Vehicle (1) according to claim 4, wherein the floor (3) has anchor points (3X) and a lower end (22) of at least one of said feet (20) has a hooking system (29) configured to cooperate with said anchor point (3X).

6. Vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the fitting device (9, 109, 209) further comprises a work platform (40, 140, 240) mounted to slide to the main platform (10, 110, 210) so as to be movable between a rest position and a working position.

7. Vehicle (1) according to claim 6, wherein the fitting device (9) further comprises a support leg (43) configured to fix the work platform (40) to a closing point (8) of the tailgate (6) while the tailgate (6) is in its open position and the work platform (40) is in the working position.

8. Vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 6 to 7, wherein the work platform (40) has at least one anchoring member (45) for fixing the work platform (40) to the ground and / or to the vehicle when the work platform is in the working position (40).

9. Vehicle (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the fitting device (9, 109, 209) further comprises at least one shelf (50, 150, 250) which is movable between a stowed position and an unfurled position, the shelf preferably comprising at least one cup holder (52, 152, 252).

10. Vehicle (1) according to claim 9 and according to any one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the tablet (50) is slidably mounted to the worktable (40).

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