A storage system

Abstract

The present invention discloses a storage system suitable for use in a vehicle. Said storage system comprises at least one storage housing (1a) located on an interior surface (1) of the vehicle; at least one connection slot (2) located in a lower part of said storage housing (1a); at least one barrier (1b) with a protrusion structure located in at least one lateral part of said storage housing (1a); at least one outer body (4) suitable for being positioned on said interior surface (1) of the vehicle so as to cover said storage housing (1a); at least one inner body (6) connected to said outer body (4), suitable for being placed in said storage housing (1a) and comprising a storage volume; at least one connection leg (3) connected to said outer body (4) and / or inner body (6), suitable to be removably placed in said connection slot (2), and when it is placed in said connection slot (2), configured in a pivoting manner so that the inner body (6) can be inserted into the storage housing (1a) and taken out of the storage housing (1a); at least one stop element (7) with a protrusion structure located in said inner body (6) and limiting the movement of the inner body (6) by contacting said barrier (1b) while the inner body (6) is moved so as to come out of the storage housing (1a); and at least one locking device configured to block the movement of the inner body (6) when the inner body (6) is completely placed in the storage housing (1a).

Description

[0001] 8343.1170

[0002] DESCRIPTION A STORAGE SYSTEM

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The present invention relates to a storage system particularly for commercial vehicles.

[0005] Prior Art

[0006] Land vehicles are used to transport passengers and / or loads by moving them on a road. Said land vehicles comprise at least one body in which passengers and / or loads are safely positioned and at least one movement system enabling the body to move on the road. Said movement system comprises a plurality of wheels and at least one axle to which the wheels are connected. The movement system mentioned herein may also comprise at least one engine providing drive to the wheels. Vehicles with internal engines such as automobiles, trucks, trailer trucks, as well as panel vans and minivans are called motor vehicles, while vehicles that do not contain an engine but are moved by a motor vehicle such as containers, semi-trailers and trailers are called non-motor vehicles.

[0007] Light commercial vehicles such as panel vans and minivans and heavy commercial vehicles such as trucks and trailer trucks are generally used for the transportation of passengers and cargo together. Especially in such commercial vehicles, the efficient use of the vehicle interior volume is of great importance in terms of meeting user needs. The number and characteristics of the storage structures in said vehicles are one of the parameters that directly affect the vehicle preferences of users. For this reason, such vehicles have various storage compartments to meet different user needs. Said storage compartments may be in the form of drawers such as glove boxes in driver's or passenger's cabin.8343.1170

[0008] In the embodiments of the prior art, the storage compartments used within the vehicle provide storage only in the section where they are located and cannot meet different user needs. For this reason, there is a need for a storage system that ensures that different user needs are met and that the vehicle interior volume is used efficiently.

[0009] Brief Description of Invention

[0010] The present invention discloses a storage system suitable for use in a vehicle. Said storage system comprises at least one storage housing located on an interior surface of a vehicle; at least one connection slot located in a lower part of said storage housing; at least one barrier with a protrusion structure located in at least one lateral part of said storage housing; at least one outer body suitable for being positioned on said interior surface of the vehicle so as to cover said storage housing; at least one inner body connected to said outer body, suitable for being placed in said storage housing and comprising a storage volume; at least one connection leg connected to said outer body and / or inner body, suitable to be removably placed in said connection slot, and once it is placed in said connection slot, configured in a pivoting manner so that the inner body can be inserted into the storage housing and taken out of the storage housing; at least one stop element with a protrusion structure located in said inner body and limiting the movement of the inner body by contacting said barrier while the inner body is moved so as to come out of said storage housing; and at least one locking device configured to block the movement of the inner body when the inner body is completely placed in the storage housing.

[0011] In the storage system developed by the present invention, the storage volume in the inner body can be used as a drawer for storing goods, as the inner body can be moved so as to be placed in the storage housing and taken out of the storage housing. Here, thanks to the fact that said inner body can be removed from the8343.1170

[0012] storage housing, said storage volume can be used as a portable storage. Thus, thanks to said storage system, different user needs can be met. Here, thanks to the fact that said storage housing is positioned in a part of a luggage compartment that is above the rear wheel, the vehicle interior volume is used more efficiently by ensuring that a normally-unused space is used for storage purposes.

[0013] Object of Invention

[0014] The object of the present invention is to develop a storage system particularly suitable for use in commercial vehicles.

[0015] Another object of the present invention is to develop a storage system which enables different user needs to be met.

[0016] A further object of the present invention is to develop a storage system that ensures an efficient use of the vehicle interior.

[0017] The object of the present invention is to develop a durable and long-lasting storage system.

[0018] Description of Figures

[0019] Illustrative embodiments of a storage system developed by the present invention are illustrated in the accompanying figures described below.

[0020] Figure 1 is a perspective view of an interior surface of a vehicle in which the developed storage system is used.

[0021] Figure 2 is a front perspective view of the developed storage system.

[0022] Figure 3 is a front perspective view of the developed storage system from a different angle.

[0023] Figure 4 is a side view of the developed storage system.8343.1170

[0024] Figure 5 is a perspective view of an inner body of the developed storage system.

[0025] Figure 6 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the developed storage system in use.

[0026] Figure 7 is a rear perspective view of said embodiment of the developed storage system in use.

[0027] The parts in the figures are individually designated and referenced as following.

[0028] Vehicle interior surface (1)

[0029] Storage housing (la)

[0030] Barrier (lb)

[0031] Connection slot (2)

[0032] Connection leg (3)

[0033] Outer body (4)

[0034] Lock lever (5)

[0035] Inner body (6)

[0036] Stop element (7)

[0037] Locking element (8)

[0038] Connection shaft (9)

[0039] Movement element (10)

[0040] Handle (11)

[0041] Opening (12)

[0042] Description of Invention

[0043] Especially in commercial vehicles, it is preferred to have different storage compartments in vehicles in order to meet the user needs. However, these storage compartments should not adversely affect the usable volume in the vehicle. In addition to these, it is desired that the storage compartments not only serve for storing goods but also meet different user needs. For this reason, a storage system8343.1170

[0044] has been developed by the present invention to meet different user needs and to make an efficient use of the interior volume of vehicles.

[0045] The storage system developed by the present invention and illustrated in Figures 1-7 is configured to make use of an unused space preferably of a luggage compartment of a vehicle that is located above the wheel of the vehicle and comprises at least one storage housing (la) located on an interior surface (1) of the vehicle; at least one (preferably two) connection slot(s) (2) in a lower part of said storage housing (la); at least one barrier (lb) with a protrusion structure in at least one (preferably two) lateral part(s) of said storage housing (la); at least one outer body (4) suitable for being positioned on said interior surface (1) of the vehicle so as to cover said storage housing (la); at least one inner body (6) connected to said outer body (4), suitable for being placed in said storage housing (la) and comprising a storage volume; at least one (preferably two) connection leg(s) (3) connected to said outer body (4) and / or inner body (6), suitable to be removably placed in said connection slot (2), and when it is placed in said connection slot (2), configured in a pivoting manner so that the inner body (6) can be inserted into the storage housing (la) and taken out of the storage housing (la); at least one stop element (7) with a protrusion structure located in said inner body (6) and limiting the movement of the inner body (6) by contacting said barrier (lb) while the inner body (6) is moved so as to come out of the storage housing (la); and at least one locking device configured to block the movement of the inner body (6) when the inner body (6) is completely placed in the storage housing (la).

[0046] In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, said storage system is used in a light commercial vehicle, such as a panel van and minivan, or in a vehicle such as an SUV. Said storage system is used in the luggage compartment of the vehicle, in a normally-unused space above the rear wheel. Here, said interior surface (1) of the vehicle is located in a part of the luggage compartment that is above the rear wheel, wherein said storage housing (la) is in the form of a8343.1170

[0047] housing extending from the vehicle interior surface (1) towards the space above the wheel. Here, the inner body (6) making up the storage volume and the outer body (4) connected to the inner body (6) are movably connected to said interior surface (1) of the vehicle by placing said connection leg (3) into the connection slot (2). Here, thanks to the hinged nature of the connecting leg (3) in the connection slot (2), the inner body (6) can move so as to be placed into said storage housing (la) and removed from the storage housing (la). Thus, said storage system is used as a drawer, allowing users to store their belongings in said inner body (6). Here, however, when a user moves the inner body (6) out of the storage housing (la), problems may occur in that the inner body (6) turns upside down and the belongings therein fall out. In order to prevent this, the movement of the inner body (6) is limited once the stop element (7) rests on the barrier (lb). Thus, it is ensured that the storage system is used reliably. Vibrations caused by the movement of the vehicle in which the storage system is provided may cause the inner body (6) to move (get) out of the storage housing (la). Said locking device is used to prevent this undesired case. Here, when the inner body (6) is completely placed in the storage housing (la), i.e. when it assumes its closed position, the locking device blocks the movement of the inner body (6). When users want to access the inner body (6), they can unlock the locking device so that the inner body (6) can move. Here, also the inner body (6) and the outer body (4) can be completely removed from the interior surface (1) of the vehicle as a result of removing said connection leg (3) from the connection slot (2), for example by moving it in an upward direction. In this embodiment, in order for the inner body (6) to be completely removed from the storage housing (la), said inner body (6) is moved upwards together with the connecting leg (3), so that the stop element (7) rises above the barrier (lb) and loses contact with the barrier (lb). Then, the inner body (6) and the outer body (4) are pulled away and removed from the interior surface (1) of the vehicle. By removing the inner body (6) and the outer body (4) from the interior surface (1) of the vehicle, it is ensured that the storage volume in the inner body (6) can also be used outside the vehicle as a portable storage. Thus,8343.1170

[0048] while meeting different user needs, it is also ensured that the vehicle's limited interior volume is used efficiently.

[0049] In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, said locking device comprises a locking slot provided in said storage housing (la); at least one locking element (8) located in said outer body (4) or inner body (6), suitable for being connected to said locking slot, and preferably having the form of a lug; at least one locking lever (5) located in the outer body (4), configured to enable said locking element (8) to move out of said locking slot when a force is applied to it. Here, the locking device further comprises at least one elastic element (such as a spring) configured to exert force to the locking element (8) to prevent it from coming out of said locking slot. In this embodiment, when it is desired to move the inner body (6) by turning the locking device to the open position, a force is exerted by means of the locking lever (5) to exceed the force exerted by the elastic element to the locking element (8). Thanks to this force exerted to the locking lever (5), the locking element (8) is moved out of the locking slot, thereby allowing the movement of the inner body (6). In an alternative embodiment, said locking device comprises a push-pull locking system. Here, for example, when the inner body (6) is brought to the closed position, the push-pull lock is brought to the locked position by applying pressure to the outer body (4), and when pressure is applied to the outer body (4) again, the push-pull lock is brought to the open position.

[0050] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, said connection leg (3) is in the form of a hook (for example, "C"). Here, thanks to the hook form, it enables both the connection leg (3) to pivot in the connection slot (2) and the connection leg (3) to be connected to rod-shaped structures. In another preferred embodiment, said storage system preferably comprises at least one connection rod (9) suitable for being connected to the hook-shaped connection leg (3) and at least one movement element (10) (e.g., a wheel) connected to said connection rod (9) in a rotatable manner. In this embodiment, during the use of the inner body (6) after it is removed from the storage housing (la), said connection rod (9) is connected8343.1170

[0051] to the connection leg (3) which is detached from the connection slot (2). Thus, it is ensured that the inner body (6) can be moved on a surface by means of the movement element (10). In this embodiment, the storage system further comprises at least one handle (11) connected to said outer body (4) and / or inner body (6). Said handle (11) enables the inner body (6) to be pulled away and used like a roller bag or a shopping trolley, for example, when the connecting rod (9) is connected to the connecting leg (3). Said handle (11) may be removably connected to the outer body (4) and / or the inner body (6) (e.g. by means of snap fitting), as well as may include at least one telescopic body. Said telescopic body can adjust the length of the handle (11), as well as shorten the handle (11) and allow it to be placed in the storage housing (la) when the outer body (4) is connected to the storage housing (la).

[0052] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, said inner body (6) comprises at least one opening (12) in at least one (preferably both) lateral part(s). The opening (12) can be used as a holding part during the use of the inner body (6) after it is removed from the storage housing (la), as well as the inner body (6) can be used as a bag, for example by passing a holding strap through the opening (12).

[0053] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, said inner body (6) is of a reinforced structure. In order to achieve this, said inner body (6) comprises reinforced plastic and / or metal components. Thus, it is ensured that the inner body (6) is reliably used both inside the storage housing (la) and outside the storage housing (la) and is long-lasting.

[0054] A vehicle comprising said storage system is also disclosed in the present invention. Said vehicle, which preferably may be a light commercial vehicle, such as a panel van or minivan, a heavy commercial vehicle, or a SUV (sport utility vehicle), comprises at least one body; at least one driver and passenger cabin in the body; at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels connected to the8343.1170

[0055] body; at least one luggage compartment in the body, preferably located in the rear part of the driver and passenger cabin, wherein said vehicle interior surface (1) is located in a part of said luggage compartment that is above on at least one rear wheel. Said vehicle may be a motor vehicle with an engine, or a non-motor vehicle.

[0056] In the storage system developed by the present invention, the storage volume in the inner body (6) can be used as a drawer for storing goods, as the inner body (6) can be moved so as to be placed in the storage housing (la) and removed from the storage housing (la). Here, thanks to the fact that said inner body (6) can be removed from the storage housing (la), said storage volume can be used as a portable storage. Thus, thanks to said storage system, different user needs can be met. Here, thanks to the fact that said storage housing (la) is positioned in a part of the luggage compartment that is above the rear wheel, the vehicle interior volume is used more efficiently by ensuring that a normally-unused space is used for storage purposes.

Claims

8343.1170CLAIMS1. A storage system suitable for use in a vehicle, characterized by comprising at least one storage housing (la) located on an interior surface (1) of the vehicle;at least one connection slot (2) located in a lower part of said storage housing (la);at least one barrier (lb) with a protrusion structure located in at least one lateral part of said storage housing (la);at least one outer body (4) suitable for being positioned on said interior surface (1) of the vehicle so as to cover said storage housing (la); at least one inner body (6) connected to said outer body (4), suitable for being placed in said storage housing (la) and comprising a storage volume;at least one connection leg (3) connected to said outer body (4) and / or inner body (6), suitable to be removably placed in said connection slot (2), and when it is placed in said connection slot (2), configured in a pivoting manner so that the inner body (6) can be inserted into the storage housing (la) and taken out of the storage housing (la); at least one stop element (7) with a protrusion structure located in said inner body (6) and limiting the movement of the inner body (6) by contacting said barrier (lb) while the inner body (6) is moved so as to come out of the storage housing (la); andat least one locking device configured to block the movement of the inner body (6) when the inner body (6) is completely placed in the storage housing (la).

2. The storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking device comprises a locking slot provided in said storage housing (la); at least one locking element (8) located in said outer body (4) or inner body (6),8343.1170suitable for being connected to said locking slot, and preferably having the form of a lug; at least one locking lever (5) located in the outer body (4), configured to enable said locking element (8) to move out of said locking slot when a force is applied to it.

3. The storage system according to claim 2, characterized in that said locking device further comprises at least one elastic element configured to exert force to the locking element (8) to prevent it from coming out of said locking slot.

4. The storage system according to claim 1, characterized in that said locking device comprises a push-pull locking system.

5. The storage system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said connection leg (3) is in the form of a hook.

6. The storage system according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising at least one connection rod (9) suitable for being connected to the connection leg (3) and at least one movement element (10) connected to said connection rod (9) in a rotatable manner.

7. The storage system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by comprising at least one handle (11) connected to said outer body (4) and / or inner body (6).

8. The storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that said handle (11) comprises at least one connection element that enables it to be removably connected to said outer body (4) and / or said inner body (6).

9. The storage system according to claim 7, characterized in that said handle (11) comprises at least one telescopic body.8343.117010. The storage system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that said inner body (6) comprises at least one opening (12) provided in at least one lateral part thereof.

11. The storage system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner body (6) is of a reinforced structure.

12. The storage system according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that the inner body (6) comprises reinforced plastic and / or metal components.

13. A vehicle comprising a storage system according to any of the preceding claims.

14. The vehicle according to claim 13, characterized by comprising at least one body; at least one driver and passenger cabin in the body; at least two front wheels and at least two rear wheels connected to the body; at least one luggage compartment in the body, preferably located in the rear part of the driver and passenger cabin, wherein said vehicle interior surface (1) is located in a part of said luggage compartment that is above on at least one rear wheel.

15. The vehicle according to claim 13 or 14, characterized by comprising at least one engine.

16. The vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized by being a light commercial vehicle, a heavy commercial vehicle or a sport utility vehicle.

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