CN209738952U

CN209738952U - A storage device and vehicle for vehicle

Info

Publication number: CN209738952U
Application number: CN201821688303.7U
Authority: CN
Inventors: 埃里克·瓦内尔; 皮埃尔·伊曼纽尔·科斯特; 弗里德里克·比基埃; 托马斯·安格博特
Original assignee: Virginia Interior Industry
Current assignee: Virginia Interior Industry; Faurecia Interieur Industrie SAS
Priority date: 2017-10-18
Filing date: 2018-10-17
Publication date: 2019-12-06
Anticipated expiration: 2028-10-17
Also published as: FR3072346A1; FR3072346B1

Abstract

The utility model relates to a storage device and vehicle for vehicle. The housing device (1) comprises a body (2), the body (2) defining at least one housing space (4) accessible through an opening (8), the opening (8) having a first opening dimension (L) in a first direction. The receiving device (1) further comprises at least two cover members (10), each cover member (10) covering a portion of the opening (8), the cover members (10) being movable relative to the opening (8) independently of each other in a first direction such that the portion of the opening (8) covered by each cover member (10) varies, wherein each cover member (10) has a first cover member dimension (L1) in the first direction. The sum of the first cover member dimensions (L1) is less than the first opening dimension (L) so that a portion of the opening (8) is accessible when the cover member (10) is in any position.

Description

a storage device and vehicle for vehicle

Technical Field

the utility model relates to a storage device for vehicle. The utility model discloses still relate to the vehicle including this kind of storage device.

Background

It is known to provide one or more storage spaces in the cab of a vehicle, such as an automobile, to store larger or smaller volumes of items therein while allowing the items to be accessed by the vehicle occupants. For example, a glove box may be provided and a storage space may be provided in the door panel. A vehicle center console provided between the front seats is also generally provided with a storage space.

When the user does not wish to enter, the storage space is usually closed. For this purpose, for example, a rotary cover is provided so as to open the storage space when the user wishes to enter and close the storage space when the user does not wish to enter. Advantageously, in the case of a storage space provided in the armrest or in the center console, the cover can also constitute a support surface for supporting the arm of the user when the space is closed.

However, this bearing surface is not usable when the cover is in the open position. In addition, the operation of the cover may cause discomfort to the user, and the cover cannot be opened when the storage space is reached by a one-handed operation.

It is an object of the present invention to overcome these drawbacks by proposing a storage device whose storage space is easy to enter, while being able to form a support surface when the cover plate is in any position.

SUMMERY OF THE UTILITY MODEL

To this end, the invention relates to a housing device for a vehicle of the above-mentioned type, which generally comprises a body defining at least one housing space accessible through an opening having a first opening size in a first direction, the housing device further comprising at least two cover parts, each cover part covering a part of the opening, the cover parts being movable relative to the opening independently of each other in the first direction such that the part of the opening covered by each cover part changes, wherein each cover part has a first cover part size in the first direction, wherein the sum of the sizes of the first cover parts is smaller than the size of the first opening, so that a part of the opening can be accessed when the cover part is in any position.

according to the utility model discloses a storage device can all keep the storage space accessible when the apron part is in any position. In addition, the user can enter the storage space while still being supported on the cover member. In addition, the cover part can be placed in a number of different positions, so that access to the receiving space becomes extremely adjustable and can be adapted to any posture of the user.

According to other optional features of the invention, the following may be used alone or in combination according to any feasible technique:

The opening has a second opening dimension in a second direction, the second direction being generally perpendicular to the first direction, the cover member has a second cover member dimension in the second direction, the second cover member dimension being generally equal to or greater than the second opening dimension, wherein the cover member closes the opening in the second direction;

the cover members are movable in a first direction between at least one close position, in which the cover members abut each other and the opening is accessible at least from one side of the cover members, and at least one distant position, in which the cover members are distant from each other and the opening is accessible at least from between the cover members;

The cover member is movable in a first direction between at least one end access position in which the cover member covers the open ends in the first direction and is accessible from only one side of the cover member, and at least one center access position in which the cover member covers a central portion extending between the ends of the openings in the first direction and is accessible from both sides of the cover member;

The body comprises guide rails extending on both sides of the opening in a first direction, each cover part being mounted movably, translationally on the guide rails;

Each cover member having an inner surface extending towards the receiving space and an outer surface extending opposite the inner surface, wherein the outer surface forms at least one limb not yet supported surface for supporting an occupant of the vehicle;

The pad member extends over at least a portion of the outer surface and at least one cover member,

The body defining at least two receiving spaces separated from each other by a partition and accessible through the opening, wherein the cover member is movable so as to at least partially close one and/or the other receiving space and at least partially allow access to the one and/or the other receiving space;

The storage device forms a center console of the vehicle.

According to another aspect, the invention also relates to a vehicle comprising at least two seats and at least one storage device as described above, wherein the storage device extends between two seats such that an occupant on the seat can enter the storage space.

According to another feature of the vehicle, the stowage arrangement forms a centre console of the vehicle, wherein the outer surface of the cover member forms an armrest for each occupant of both seats.

Drawings

Other features and advantages of the invention will be elucidated by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a storage device according to the present invention with a cover member in a first end-approaching position;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the storage device shown in FIG. 1 with the cover member in a remote position;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of the storage device shown in fig. 1 with the cover member in a second end-proximal position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENT (S) OF INVENTION

with reference to fig. 1 to 3, a containing device 1 is described, comprising a body 2, the body 2 defining at least one containing space 4 for containing various types of articles.

according to the embodiment shown in the figures, the main body 2 forms a centre console, which is arranged between two seats 6, for example front seats of a vehicle. It is to be noted, however, that the invention is applicable to all kinds of storage devices provided in the cab of the vehicle, for example storage devices provided in the seat armrest or at other positions.

The receiving space 4 is accessible through an opening 8 formed in the body 2. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, the body 2 is a hollow parallelepiped, one face of which is removed to form the opening 8. Note that the body 2 and the opening may be of any shape, and thus, for example, the opening 8 may extend over all or a portion of the storage space 4.

The body 2 may define a plurality of receiving spaces 4, for example, by providing one or more partitions inside the body 2 to divide the receiving spaces 4. For example, two receiving spaces 4 may be provided in the main body 2, which are separated from each other by a partition.

The opening 8 has a first opening dimension L in the first direction. In the case where the main body 2 is a parallelepiped and the opening 8 is substantially rectangular, the first opening dimension L may be, for example, the length of the opening. In the case where the storage device is located at the center console, the first direction may be, for example, a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, corresponding to a front-rear direction of the vehicle. In addition, the opening 8 also has a second opening dimension e in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In case the opening 8 is substantially rectangular, the second opening dimension e may be, for example, the width of the opening 8. In the case where the storage device is located at the center console, the second direction may be, for example, a lateral direction of the vehicle, corresponding to a width of the vehicle.

The opening 8 is partially closed by at least two cover parts 10. When closed, it is meant that each cover member 10 covers a portion of the opening 8, i.e. extends along all or a portion of the opening 8. According to the embodiment shown in the figures, there are two cover parts 10, and each cover part 10 partly covers the opening 8 in the first direction and completely covers the opening 8 in the second direction. In other words, each cover member 10 has a first cover component dimension L1 in the first direction that is less than the first opening dimension L. In addition, each cover member 10 has a second cover component dimension e1 in the second direction that is greater than or equal to the second opening dimension e. The at least two cover members 10 do not necessarily have the same first cover member dimension L1, i.e. the first cover member dimension L1 of one cover member 10 may or may not be equal to the first cover member dimension L1 of at least one other cover member 10.

In any case, the sum of the two first cover part dimensions L1 of the two cover parts 10 is smaller than the first opening dimension L of the opening 8. Therefore, as described below, a part of the opening 8 is not covered with the cover member 10 at all times regardless of the position of the cover member 10.

as shown, the cover member 10 may have, for example, a second, same cover member dimension e 1. According to another embodiment, the cover member 10 may have a different second cover member dimension e 1.

Each cover member 10 includes an inner surface extending toward the opening 8 and facing the opening 8, and an outer surface l2 opposite to the inner surface and facing the outside of the housing device 1. Thus, the exterior surface 12 faces the cab of the vehicle and is accessible to occupants of the vehicle. Thus, the outer surface 12 may serve as a support surface, for example to support an arm or elbow of an occupant seated in a seat adjacent the stowing device 1. For example, the outer surface 12 is at least partially covered by a cushion component (e.g., a cotton pad) to enhance the comfort of the outer surface 12 for the occupant. In addition, the cushion member can also improve the aesthetic appearance of the storage device, since it constitutes a visible portion of the cover member 10 from the perspective of the cab. As a variant or complement, a portion of the outer surface 12 may be used to receive small items, such as phones, coins, or other items, which may be achieved by providing a cavity in the outer surface 12, for example.

Each cover member 10 is movably mounted on the body 2 in a first direction such that the position of the cover member 10 relative to the opening 8 is variable. In other words, by moving the cover member 10 in the first direction, a portion of the opening 8 covered by the cover member 10 can be changed such that this cover member 10 covers another portion of the opening 8 after the movement. The movement of the cover member 10 may be, for example, a translation in a first direction.

According to one embodiment, each cover part 10 is mounted on two rails provided on the body 2 and extends in a first direction on both sides of the opening 8. The two rails extend along, for example, two opposite edges of the opening 8, so that the rails are spaced apart from each other in the second direction e. These two guide rails may be common to, for example, two cover parts 10, so that they can be moved over the entire first opening dimension L1 and so that the cover parts 10 can be replaced by one another.

The cover members 10 may be moved independently of each other such that one cover member 10 may be moved without movement of the other cover member 10, and the cover members 10 may be moved toward or away from each other in the first direction.

Thus, each cover member 10 can assume a plurality of positions relative to the opening 8 and the receiving space 4, wherein the cover member 10 in each position covers a different part of the opening 8.

more specifically, the cover members 10 may be placed in at least one close position in which two cover members 10 abut against each other in a first direction, as shown in fig. 1 and 3. Thus, in this position, the two cover members 10 together cover the extension of the opening 8 in the first direction. In this position, in fact, the cover member 10 covers a section of the opening 8 in the first direction, which section corresponds to the sum of the first cover member dimensions L1. Thus, in this position, an extended support surface may be formed to support, for example, the forearm of a user. However, since the sum of the first cover member dimensions L1 is smaller than the first opening dimension L, the interior space 4 can still be accessed through that part of the opening 8 which is not covered by the cover member 10.

In the first end approach position shown in fig. 1, the cover member 10 extends in a first direction at an open first end 14. In this position, the opening and the inner space 4 are accessible only from one side of the cover member 10, i.e. from one side of the opening 8 extending between the cover member 10 and a second end 16 of the opening 8, which is opposite the first end 14 in the first direction. In this position, the user can thus place his elbows and forearms on the cover member 10, while his hands are opposite the accessible portion of the opening 8, which enables him to access the internal space 4 without having to operate the storage device 1.

At the second end approach position shown in fig. 3, the cover member 10 extends at the second end 16 of the opening 8. In this position, the opening and the inner space 4 are accessible only from one side of the cover member 10, i.e. from one side of the opening 8 extending between the cover member 10 and the first end 14 of the opening 8. Such a position is more suitable for the arm of the user to be placed at certain positions of the seat. Therefore, the ergonomics of the housing device 1 can be improved by moving the cover member 10. In the position shown in fig. 3, for example, the user can place his forearms and hands on the cover part 10.

If the housing device 1 comprises two housing spaces 4 separated by a partition, a first end close position and a second end close position can be used. In fact, the housing space 4 and the end approach position may be designed such that: at the first end-approaching position, one of the housing spaces is closed and the other housing space is accessible, and at the second end-approaching position, the other housing space becomes accessible while the previously opened housing space is closed by the cover member 10. As a modification, the cover member 10 and the storage spaces 4 may be designed such that the cover member 10 partially closes at least one storage space 4 while partially opening the storage space 4.

the cover member 10 may assume several other positions of proximity, such as a central position of proximity where the cover member 10 extends over a central portion 18 of the opening 8 and the opening 8 extends between the first end 14 and the second end 16. At these central positions, one or more receiving spaces 4 can be accessed from both sides of the cover member 10. In addition, these positions also enable the position of the support surface to be adjusted according to the position of the user in the seat 6.

The cover members 10 may also be in at least one remote position in which the cover members 10 are spaced apart from one another and as shown in fig. 2, wherein the opening and the interior space are at least accessible from between the cover members 10. For example, the cover members 10 may be spaced apart such that one extends at a first end 14 of the opening 8 and the other extends at a second end 16 of the opening 8, such that a passage is formed in a central portion 18 of the opening 8 that extends to the receiving space 4. In this position, the user may also support the elbow on the cover member 10 extending from the first end 14 of the opening 8 and the hand on the cover member 10 extending from the second end 16 of the opening 8. Other remote positions may also be used, in which the receiving space 4 is accessible from both sides of at least one cover part 10 and from between the cover parts 10.

The above-described storage device 1 is particularly ergonomic in that a user can place the cover part 10 in his desired position to improve his comfort and/or to enter the storage space 4 in various ways. In particular, the user can move the cover member 10 with only one motion and one hand, and insert and withdraw the hand into and out of the receiving space. In addition, the cover member 10 can be used as a support surface or an armrest at all positions thereof, which enables the storage device 1 to be formed usable for various designs, such as a door module or a center console. Thus, as described above, the user can place different portions of the arm on the cover member 10 by selecting the position thereof.

When the stowing device 1 forms a center console between two seats of a vehicle, an occupant on each seat can touch at least one cover member 10 to use it as a support surface. Thus, two occupants of the seat may use at least one support surface on the center console. As an example and according to what is shown in the figures, in the case of a front seat, the driver can use the foremost deck component 10 in the vehicle, i.e. the deck component 10 closest to the second end 16 of the opening 8, while the front passenger can use the rearmost deck component 10, i.e. the deck component 10 closest to the first end 14 of the opening 8.

According to one embodiment, the receiving device 1 comprises one or more locking means for locking the cover parts 10 to each other and/or to the opening 8. Such a locking device can be designed, for example: when the cover members 10 are in the closed position, they are fixed to each other so that they remain interlocked with respect to the opening 8. I.e. in the closed and locked position, the movement of one cover part 10 causes the movement of the other cover part 10, while they remain in the closed position during the movement. This or other locking means may also be used to lock one or more cover members 10 in a particular position over the opening 8, such that the locked cover member 10 remains stationary over the opening 8, even in the event of a tendency for the cover members 10 to move as a result of a user pressing.

According to an embodiment, the housing device 1 may further comprise a fixed outer surface 20 extending in the first direction on an extension of the opening 8. The fixed outer surface 20 forms, for example, a bearing surface, such as a handrail, extending in front of the opening 8, i.e. protruding in the first direction at the second end 16 of the opening 8. Further or as a variant, such a fixed outer surface 20 may also act as a support to support one or more control members of the vehicle having one or more functions. For example, a touch screen may be integrated into the fixed outer surface 20, thereby forming a human-machine interface on the fixed outer surface 20. One of the control members may be a control member such as one or more locking devices of the cover part 10.

According to one embodiment, the housing device 1 comprises, in addition to the cover part 10, a closing part of the opening 8. Such a closing means may be, for example, a movable curtain over the opening 8, which can be moved between a stowed position, in which it allows access to the opening 8, and a deployed position, in which it extends over the opening 8 and closes the receiving space 4. Such a curtain may assume a number of positions between a stowed position and a deployed position at which it may close the opening to varying degrees. Such a closing means can be used to completely close the receiving space 4 and thus avoid items falling out of the receiving space 4.

The present invention has been illustrated with the inclusion of two cover plate members. However, it will be appreciated that three or more cover members may be provided to further increase the number of possible designs of the receiving means.

Claims

1. A housing arrangement for a vehicle, the housing arrangement comprising a main body (2), the main body (2) defining at least one housing space (4) accessible through an opening (8), the opening (8) having a first opening dimension (L) in a first direction, the housing arrangement further comprising at least two cover members (10), each cover member (10) covering a portion of the opening (8), the cover members (10) being movable relative to the opening (8) independently of each other in the first direction such that the portion of the opening (8) covered by each cover member (10) varies, wherein each cover member (10) has a first cover member dimension (L1) in the first direction, characterized in that the sum of the first cover member dimensions (L1) is smaller than the first opening dimension (L), so that a part of the opening (8) is accessible when the cover member (10) is in any position.

2. The housing arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the opening (8) has a second opening dimension (e) in a second direction, the second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the cover member (10) has a second cover member dimension (e1) in the second direction, the second cover member dimension (e1) being substantially equal to or larger than the second opening dimension (e), the cover member (10) closing the opening (8) in the second direction.

3. The housing arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover parts (10) are movable in the first direction between at least one close position, in which the cover parts (10) abut against each other and the opening (8) is accessible at least from one side of the cover parts (10), and at least one distant position, in which the cover parts (10) are distant from each other and the opening (8) is accessible at least from between the cover parts (10).

4. the housing arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that the cover member (10) is movable in a first direction between at least one end approach position, in which the cover member (10) covers the ends (14, 16) of the opening (8) in a first direction and the opening (8) is accessible from only one side of the cover member (10), and at least one central approach position, in which the cover member (10) covers a central portion (18) extending between the ends (14, 16) of the opening (8) in the first direction and the opening (8) is accessible from both sides of the cover member (10).

5. The containing device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the body (2) comprises guide rails extending on both sides of the opening (8) in the first direction, on which guide rails each cover part (10) is movably mounted in translation.

6. Receiving device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that each cover part (10) has an inner surface extending facing the receiving space (4) and an outer surface (12) extending opposite the inner surface, wherein the outer surface (12) forms a support surface for supporting at least one limb of an occupant of the vehicle.

7. The housing arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that a gasket member extends over at least a part of the outer surface (12) and at least one cover member (10).

8. The housing arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the body (2) defines at least two housing spaces (4), which at least two housing spaces (4) are separated from each other by a partition and are accessible through the opening (8), the cover member (10) being movable so as to at least partially close one and/or the other housing space (4) and at least partially allow access to one and/or the other housing space (4).

9. the stowage device of claim 1 or 2 wherein a center console of the vehicle is formed.

10. A vehicle, characterized by comprising at least two seats (6) and at least one storage device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the storage device (1) extends between two seats (6) such that an occupant of the seat can enter the storage space (4).

11. Vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that it comprises a storage device (1) according to claim 6, the storage device (1) forming a centre console of the vehicle, wherein the outer surface (12) of the cover part (10) forms an armrest for each occupant of both seats.