DE102008044180A1 - Side panel for fixable at vehicle floor between vehicle door and vehicle seat of seat module of motor vehicle, has lateral guiding element for guiding displacement movement of vehicle seat in longitudinal direction of motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The panel (100) has a lateral guiding element (106) for guiding a displacement movement of a vehicle seat in a longitudinal direction of a motor vehicle. An upper edge of the panel extends between a vehicle door (108) and the vehicle seat in a z-direction up to a lower edge of an opening of the door. A top frame is connectable with the vehicle seat and is movable in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle relative to the motor vehicle. A cover device covers a storage compartment integrated in the panel. An independent claim is also included for a motor vehicle including an energy transmission element.

Description

The The invention relates to a side panel for a motor vehicle, a seat module for a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle door.

Various seat arrangements for front seats in motor vehicles are known from the prior art. For example, the DE 103 35 292 A1 a seat assembly including at least one front and one rear row of seats spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, each of the rows of seats having left and right vehicle seats separated by a longitudinal spacing relative to a direction of travel of the motor vehicle and by arranging a rail system running on a body for receiving objects. In this case, it is provided that at least one rail of the rail system is arranged laterally in the intermediate space on a center tunnel which lifts off from the body, and at least one object can be arranged on the rail system and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The US 5,584,525 shows a vehicle seat, which is also slidably mounted on rails, wherein the rails are fixed to the vehicle floor.

In contrast, the invention has the object, a side panel, a Seat module and an improved motor vehicle door for to create a motor vehicle.

The The objects underlying the invention are each with the Characteristics of the independent claims solved. Preferred embodiments of the invention are in the specified dependent claims.

According to the invention created a side panel for a motor vehicle, wherein the side panel on the vehicle floor between the vehicle door and a vehicle seat facing the vehicle door can be fixed, the side panel at least a temporal Guide element, wherein the guide element for guiding a sliding movement of the vehicle seat is formed in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle.

The side console according to the invention has the advantage that when using the side panel according to the invention between the vehicle door and the vehicle seat a closed power chain between door, side console and Seat is formed, what the rigidity of this overall composite at increased a side impact. In addition, since the motor vehicle seat can be fixed to the side console and thus no longer on rails must be moved, which are arranged on the vehicle floor, There is the advantage that in a side impact on the vehicle seat acting lateral forces not to a power transmission in the form of a leverage effect: A side impact is usually in Range of the hip or at knee height of a seated Vehicle occupants take place, so that there at the vehicle seat attacking forces lead to a strong leverage effect on the "seat anchorages", by means of which the motor vehicle seat directly on the vehicle floor is mounted. Are however these mounting points, that is the guide elements, for the motor vehicle seat near the hip or knee area a seated vehicle occupant arranged on the vehicle seat, so this lever force acting on the vehicle seat during side impact becomes essential reduced. By using the side panel, which at least has a lateral guide element leaves Such an arrangement of a motor vehicle seat attachment near a knee area or hip area realize a vehicle occupant.

typically, Side collisions are in the waist of the passenger take place, so in the case of, if guide elements attached at the level of the bottom of the vehicle body are, very strong leverage forces acting on these guide rails. This could be the vehicle seat from his by the guide rails caused anchorage to be torn out, causing a passenger would suffer severe injuries. Is the other hand Vehicle seat via guide rails, which immediately are arranged below the seat, on a side panel attached, so are leverage forces on such guide elements significantly reduced. It should be noted, nevertheless in this case, strong leverage on the fasteners the side panel act, by means of which the side panel on the Vehicle body is attached. However, since the side panel with its bottom preferably rigid at the Body is attached, these fasteners designed very stable be, so even by very strong leverage no Tearing out the side panel from its attachment the vehicle body is done.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the side panel is further configured such that an upper edge of the side panel extends between the motor vehicle door and the vehicle seat in the z-direction, that is perpendicular to the motor vehicle floor, at least to the lower edge of the door opening of the motor vehicle body. However, it should be noted here that it is preferred that the upper side of the side console is flush connected to the seat surface of the vehicle seat. This has the advantage that the entry and exit can be made much more comfortable because the Aufsitzfläche much closer to the edge of the vehicle door begins as is commonly the case in motor vehicles as known in the art. Especially for elderly and disabled people, such a ride-on surface, which starts near the door edge, is extremely helpful in getting in and out. In addition, it is ensured at a high extension of the side panel in the z-direction that the side panel, as mentioned above, optimally in a side impact at the level of a hip region of a vehicle occupant can form a closed power chain between the vehicle door, console and seat.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Side console having an essay, wherein the essay at least in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle relative to the motor vehicle is displaceable. For example, the attachment can be coupled to the vehicle seat and movable. This has the advantage of being a cleaner overall visual impression arises because vehicle seat and side console in each shift position of the vehicle seat is a structural unit seem to offer. In addition, this has the further advantage that in turn when using the side panel as an "entry aid" for older and disabled people the relative position of side console and Motor vehicle seat is always the same.

In the essay itself can z. B. be formed a storage space. Especially the formation of such a storage space in the essay has the advantage that on a previously common storage space z. B. in the form of a Map pocket in the vehicle door panel are omitted can - thereby the vehicle door even thinner be designed, which as discussed in detail above the Entry and exit process, especially for older ones and disabled people simplified. In addition, the storage space, which is obtained by the displacement in the article, preferably much more spacious than a storage space, which in one Door panel could be obtained. The storage space can also in the side panel itself z. B. by a drawer element, which is movable in the x direction, be formed. Furthermore, can the storage space in the side console from above, d. H. in the z direction be arranged accessible.

To Another embodiment of the invention is on Top of the side panel formed a shelf. This has the advantage of having another shelf in the vehicle door is no longer necessary. Thereby The interior door trim can be made very thin be, since the function of the storage space in the motor vehicle interior is moved into. This facilitates entry and exit at tight parking spaces, as a thinner motor vehicle door much more space for boarding and alighting allowed. This will Again, especially elderly and disabled people facilitates getting in and out of the vehicle.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Seitenkonsole further comprises a covering, wherein the covering device for Cover formed a built-in side console storage space is. This creates an outwardly cleaner and more aesthetic Impression, because there are objects in the storage space appear tidy clean in the vehicle. Furthermore is a pollution of these objects in the storage space prevented.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the top the side panel to form a common seat formed together with the seat of the vehicle seat. This has the advantage, especially in the rear vehicle areas, that through the overall wider total seating area essential more seating comfort can be provided, if several people closely have to sit next to each other.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the guide element for guiding the vehicle seat directly to the lower edge formed of the vehicle seat. As already mentioned above This has the advantage of being usually at height the lower edge of the vehicle seat acting side impact forces not to a strong leverage on the anchoring of the vehicle seat can lead, reducing the stability the vehicle seat connection is increased to the motor vehicle.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Side panel also has a side padding on. The following is without restriction of generality, it is believed the side upholstery is an armrest. Indeed This is not mandatory, as the side padding also arranged in the z-direction above or below a typical Armauflagenposition can be, so in this case the side upholstery is not more than armrest is suitable. In this case, the side padding is used primarily a side impact protection, which in detail below is explained.

in the Case of an embodiment as an armrest also results the advantage that in turn the door panel is very thin can be configured, as well as the function of the armrest in the vehicle interior, in this case on the side console, relocated becomes.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the armrest is formed by the attachment. This attachment is preferably in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle relative to the force vehicle displaceable, wherein the underside of the side panel is firmly anchored to the motor vehicle, in particular its bottom. This results in a stable connection of the side panel to the motor vehicle, but without sacrificing the comfort of a moving armrest. In addition, a moving armrest has the advantage that it is always in the same position relative to the motor vehicle seat, so that regardless of the size of the vehicle occupant, and thus the individual seating position, the relative arrangement of the vehicle seat and armrest is always the same.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the armrest in the longitudinal direction and / or y-direction and / or in the z-direction of the motor vehicle. For example, the armrest by a rotational movement about one in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle extending axis in y-direction movable. Alternatively or in addition it is possible that further provided a drive element is, wherein the drive element for a movement of the armrest is formed in the longitudinal direction and / or y-direction. The Drive element is for example an automatic Movement of the armrest in the y direction towards the vehicle in the event of a crash educated. These embodiments have all together with the technical advantage that the position of an armrest relative can be individually adjusted to the vehicle occupants. The nearer while the armrest in the y-direction on the body of the vehicle occupant the lower are the acceleration paths which act on a motor vehicle occupant in a side impact. is For example, an armrest on the left side of the vehicle occupant and if a side impact from the right occurs, the vehicle occupant becomes accelerated from right to left on the armrest. Is the Way, for example by the automatic movement of the armrest reduced to zero in the y direction towards the vehicle seat in the event of a crash, so can no relative acceleration of the body of the Car occupants and the armrest take place - the Armrest thus acts in the event of a crash as a "crash pad" and Force-receiving element.

The Target, in the event of a crash, a relative movement between the armrest and Minimizing motor vehicle occupants accomplishes the present invention also by the further embodiment that the armrest variable in size in y-direction is. For example, the armrest is in size changeable in the y-direction by an inflation process. So In this case, the armrest can be in size in y direction toward the vehicle seat in particular by an automatic Inflation process to be changed in the event of a crash.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the armrest slidable by a telescopic arrangement in the z direction, wherein a End of the telescope assembly is connected to the side panel. This ensures that on the one hand an easy entry and exit process in or out of the vehicle possible is, nevertheless, not on comfort and safety at the same time Operation of the motor vehicle must be dispensed with: For example It is possible that the armrest in z-direction optimally adapted to the elbow height of the vehicle occupant can, with the elbow height usually far will be above a seat plane. So it is preferable that the armrest in the z-direction in an entry process flush closes with the seat and then automatically moved to a z-position, which is convenient for the laying on of an arm is. Moreover, by the adjustment in z-direction further secured that in the event of a side impact the Armrest as a lateral support element for the motor vehicle occupant in an optimal position in the z-direction for the vehicle occupant can be arranged.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Side console on a running in the y direction axis of rotation, wherein the armrest by a rotational movement about this axis from a parking position can be converted into a functional position. A such rotation also serves to facilitate and exit of a passenger in the motor vehicle, since both at On as well as the exit the full door area is enabled for the entry and exit process - one Obstruction of entry and exit through protruding or protruding Parts of the armrest is prevented.

To Another embodiment of the invention is an arm about a first axis of rotation of the side panel extending in the y-direction rotatable, the arm having a second axis of rotation extending in the y-direction , wherein the armrest by a rotational movement about this in the y-direction extending second axis of rotation and a rotation of the Arms about the first axis of rotation from a parking position into a functional position can be transferred is. Here also the above applies, namely, that thus ensuring that for a single and a Exit process the full door width without a hindrance is given by substantially protruding parts of the armrest.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the armrest by a movement on a circular segment-shaped path in the x-z plane from the parking position into its functional position can be transferred. Here, too, the above applies as far as possible large release of the door surface for an entry and exit process.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Armrest remote control buttons for controlling vehicle functions on. In addition, since preferably the armrest together with the Vehicle seat is movable, here is guaranteed that in each position of the vehicle seat in the same comfortable Way ensures actuation of these buttons is. Smaller people who have a different seating position than larger ones People prefer to have equal access to these control buttons.

To Another embodiment of the invention is the armrest automatically when closing the armrest assigned Motor vehicle door from the parking position into the functional position can be transferred. This ensures that the armrest as a security element is actually used in a motor vehicle as such. By automatically transferring the armrest from the parking to the functional position is always ensured that the armrest is in such a position, in which can act as a protective element in the event of a crash.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Side console and / or the armrest an integrated airbag on.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Side console on the vehicle seat side facing a cushion element on and is unpadded on the side facing away from the vehicle seat. It should be noted that under side panel both the side panel itself as well as all the side panel arranged elements such as armrest and essay are understood. The fact that the side panel and thus the essay and / or the armrest on the side facing away from the vehicle seat Unpadded, has the advantage that in the event of a side impact forces acting on the side panel through the vehicle door directly and without a deformation of the side console from the side console be derived on the motor vehicle floor. Besides, forms the side panel with the vehicle seat a closed power chain. By the padding, however, on the side leading to the vehicle seat facing is a high level of comfort of a located there Passengers guaranteed. Will the passenger due to Forces, as they occur in a side impact on the Side console pressed, it is due to the between Side console and vehicle seat located padding a damping of the Impact and thus a reduction in the risk of injury to the vehicle occupant.

In In another aspect, the invention relates to a seat module for a motor vehicle with at least a first vehicle seat and a first side panel. This has the advantage of having a module in it Entity can be prefabricated, which only in appropriate Recordings of the motor vehicle must be used. That's it For example, depending on comfort requirements and Price class individual seat modules for motor vehicles to configure which in one for all vehicle classes common vehicle body can be used.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Seat module on a second vehicle seat and a second side panel and a center console, wherein the first and second side panels at opposite ends of the first and second vehicle seat are arranged, with the two vehicle seats through the center console are separated from each other, wherein the center console further guide elements to guide an individual displacement movement of the two vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle having. Again, it is possible in universal To provide a motor vehicle body, which with different Seat modules is equipped. A separate assembly of vehicle seat and car bodywork is no longer necessary, what a corresponding assembly process significantly accelerated.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the first and / or second vehicle seat between the respective side panel and the center console below the seat a storage space on. For example, this storage space is through a storage compartment flap Lockable and / or the storage space has a drawer on. This is possible because of the seat module an additional mounting of the vehicle seat on rails, As known from the prior art, at the bottom of the motor vehicle is no longer necessary, so that the space gained in optimal way as storage space in the vehicle can be used.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Seat module in the storage area on a stiffening. For example this stiffening is U-shaped. Such Stiffening in turn has the advantage of being guaranteed in the event of a crash is that the vehicle seats a highest possible Have stability.

In a further aspect, the invention relates to a motor vehicle having a door trim, wherein the door trim is formed such that an area between the door trim and a vehicle seat is filled by a side console. Again, it is ensured that the door, side panel and seat form a closed power chain to increase the stiffness in a side impact. It also prevents objects between the vehicle door and / or the side panel and / or the vehicle seat can fall. In addition, contamination of the area between the vehicle seat and the vehicle door with its door trim is thus prevented.

In In another aspect, the invention relates to a motor vehicle at least one side console according to the invention, at least one vehicle seat, a door-side body part, a vehicle central body part and a transversely to the motor vehicle extending energy transfer element, wherein the energy transmission element for transmission one in a side impact on the door-side body part acting pressure force on the vehicle-center body rieteil trained is, wherein the vehicle seat separated from the energy transmission element is attached to the vehicle body.

The Motor vehicle according to the invention has the advantage a high degree of injury safety of vehicle occupants, which themselves in the vehicle. By the energy transfer element In the event of a side impact, compressive forces are applied directly derived on the vehicle central body part, wherein such vehicle-center body part usually a high has mechanical stability as part of the body. Characterized in that the vehicle seat separated from the energy transmission element is attached to the vehicle body, it is ensured that an impact energy is not transmitted to the vehicle seat is, but passed on the vehicle seat on the body becomes. Thus, for example, an energy-absorbing deformation parts of the vehicle body, in particular in the area of the vehicle center Body part, take place, whereas the seating area of a passenger is substantially unaffected by such deformation. There is no direct power transmission from the power transmission element on the vehicle seat, since the vehicle seat is not on the power transmission element is attached.

To An embodiment of the invention is the energy transmission element designed deformation stiff for a side impact. This ensures that in the seating area of the vehicle occupants due to the high rigidity of the energy transfer element no deformation of vehicle parts takes place, whereby, for example prevents a passenger from being deformed by such Vehicle parts is trapped.

To Another embodiment of the invention is on the energy transmission element motor vehicle door side further arranged a first baffle element, wherein the first baffle element for transmitting the in the Side impact acting on the door-side body part Pressure force formed on the energy transmission element is. Such a baffle element has the advantage that preferably over a large area Pressure forces can be absorbed and transmitted to the energy transfer element. This is particularly useful because usually a deformation not exactly punctiform in the area of Energy transfer element will take place, but added to it.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the first baffle element further comprises a first drive element, wherein the first drive element for automatic transfer of the first impact element from a parking position into a functional position is formed in a side impact, wherein only in the functional position a positive connection between the door-side body part and the first baffle takes place. In the parking position, however is such a form-fit is not given. Seen purely visually this has the advantage that in the parking position the baffle element is not perceived by a passenger and thus the external appearance of the motor vehicle is not affected. Furthermore This avoids having the baffle element in the passenger compartment in the parking position, d. H. in the non-activated state of the drive element, protrudes. Only in the functional position finds a form fit between the door-side body part and the first Baffle element instead, allowing an effective power transmission from the door-side body part to the first impact element and from the first baffle element to the energy transfer element takes place.

To Another embodiment of the invention is on the energy transmission element motor vehicle middle side further arranged a second baffle element, wherein the second baffle element for transmitting the in the Side impact acting on the door-side body part Compressive force is formed on the vehicle-central body part. In addition, the second baffle element has a second drive element on, wherein the second drive element for automatic transfer of the second impact element from a parking position into a functional position is formed in a side impact, wherein only in the functional position a positive connection between the vehicle-center body part and the second baffle takes place. This is also true here With regard to the first impact element, namely that this is a visually clean overall aesthetic impression the motor vehicle cell results, since preferably in the parking position the first and second baffle elements of a vehicle occupant as protruding components are not perceived.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the first and / or the second impact element for energy absorption are the ones on the side formed plump on the door-side body part acting impact energy. Thus, an additional absorption of the impact energy by these impact elements takes place during the side impact.

To Another embodiment of the invention is in the first and / or second drive element to an electric motor drive element and / or a pneumatic drive element and / or a pyrotechnic Drive element and / or a drive element which a transducer material having. In all cases, however, should be guaranteed be that in case of detecting a side impact or generally a car crash in fractions of a second an overpass of the first and / or second impact element from the parking into the Function position takes place.

To an embodiment of the invention are the first and the second drive element identical to each other. In other words is only for the energy transfer element a single drive element provided, which both the first and also transferred the second impact element of the parking position in the functional position.

It It should be noted that the first and / or second drive element either can be arranged on the respective impact element itself, or that two Segments of the energy transfer element via a drive element can be connected to each other. In the latter case is then at the respective end of the segments in each case the first and / or second impact element.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle central body part an energy absorbing element, wherein the energy absorption element for energy absorption of the Side impact acting on the door-side body part Impelling energy is formed. Preferably, in this case, the energy absorption element of the vehicle-center body part and the energy absorption properties of the first and / or second impact element matched. In addition, preferably a vote on the stiffness of the vehicle-center body part. Thus, for example, provided be that in case of a very strong side impact first the impact elements absorb a small part of the impact energy, wherein during this energy absorption triggering the vehicle airbags takes place. This leaves the passenger compartment within a first period, largely intact, so that a Ensures complete and unhindered deployment of the airbags is. So the airbags can be completely complete be inflated, thereby providing maximum protection of vehicle occupants to ensure. Only after this inflation of the airbags Then, in extreme cases, a deformation of the energy absorption element takes place the vehicle-center body part and thus a slight deformation the passenger compartment. Nonetheless, the passenger is through the already deployed airbags sufficiently protected.

To Another embodiment of the invention is in the energy absorbing element around a honeycomb structure and / or a foam structure. For example, the energy absorbing element Foamed aluminum on.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the vehicle-central body part on a tubular shape, wherein a particularly good power dissipation due to this tubular shape on the vehicle body is possible. For example this tube form is a U-shape. Such U-shape, for example, by a transmission tunnel of the motor vehicle given.

To a further embodiment of the invention, the Vehicle seat on a seat, wherein the energy transmission element in which the seat forming seat volume extends. Preferably, the energy absorption element is as high as possible under the seat, d. H. as directly as possible at the occupant, so that is guaranteed that in a side impact acting deformation forces of the motor vehicle door Passing the passenger over on the vehicle central body part can be. By the almost immediately below the vehicle occupant extending energy absorbing element is a high rigidity the passenger compartment in the knee and pelvic area of the vehicle occupant guaranteed.

To a further embodiment of the invention runs the energy transfer element in a stiffening tube of the vehicle seat. As mentioned above, is Here, however, crucial that no mechanical connection between the energy transfer element and stiffening tube, d. H. the energy transfer element and the vehicle seat itself is present. Would that be the case Case, so would in the case of a side impact and in the case of forces acting on the energy absorbing element Transfer part of these forces to the vehicle seat itself, but what happens simultaneously with an energy transfer of this Impact forces on the passenger goes along. By the "decoupling" of energy transfer element and vehicle seat is thus an increased risk of injury the occupant prevented.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the energy transmission element is movable together with the seat. This ensures that the energy transmission element always in optimum position relative to the seating position of the vehicle occupant is located.

To Another embodiment of the invention is at the door-side body part to a motor vehicle door and / or a motor vehicle pillar, such as a A-, B- or C-pillar and / or a roll bar. Thus, two load paths are formed in total for a side impact, namely once the load path for power transmission over the pillars of the motor vehicle to the vehicle body and on the other hand, the load path from the transmission of the load from the door and / or the columns and / or the roll bars the power transmission element and from there to the vehicle body through the vehicle central body part.

in the The following will be preferred embodiments explained in more detail with reference to the drawings. Show it:

1 a schematic view of a motor vehicle interior with a vehicle seat and a side panel,

2 a further schematic view of a motor vehicle interior with vehicle seat, side panel and motor vehicle door,

3 another view of a motor vehicle interior with two vehicle seats, a middle and a side panel,

4 schematic views of side panels in a motor vehicle,

5 a schematic view of a seat module with side panels and a center console,

6 various schematic views of armrests for motor vehicles,

7 various schematic views of side panels and armrests for a motor vehicle

8th a schematic view of a passenger compartment.

in the Following are similar elements to each other with the same Reference number marked. This is generally without limitation the Generality assumed that when talking about armrests is, these armrests also generally replaced by "side pad" can be. It is also within the scope of the present invention possible to attach the armrest to a vehicle seat.

The 1 shows a schematic view of a motor vehicle interior, wherein the motor vehicle from a motor vehicle floor 114 and a motor vehicle door 108 consists. In the vehicle door 108 runs a windowpane 110 which in the 1 is shown only schematically. Further in the 1 it can be seen a motor vehicle seat, which consists of a seat 102 , a back surface 104 and a headrest 106 consists. Below the seat 102 there is a cavity 104 which can serve as storage space according to the present invention, for example. Between the seat 102 the vehicle seat and the vehicle door 108 is a side panel 100 arranged. This side panel fills in the area between the seat 102 and motor vehicle door interior 108 the entire space completely and essentially without gaps.

On the side panel 100 is also an armrest 502 arranged, which is adjustable for example in height, ie in the z-direction.

Further in the 1 shown is a lateral guide element 106 , which is used to guide a sliding movement of the vehicle seat, in particular the seat 102 in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, ie in the x direction, is formed. The purpose of this lateral guide element is, as already mentioned above in detail, in the event of a side impact from the direction 116 that is, from -y direction to ensure that the vehicle seat can not be torn from an anchorage due to high leverage occurring. In case of impact from direction 116 form the motor vehicle door 108 , the side panel 100 and the vehicle seat with its seat 102 a closed power chain. By the side impact forces are thus on the center console 208 or a transmission tunnel, which is arranged in the region of the center console transmitted. A tearing out of the vehicle seat and a movement in -y / z-direction is thus reliably avoided.

On the other hand, if the seat were known at one point as known in the art 118 , in the 1 Dashed lines shown attached, would be a level of Sitzflä surface 102 and in the direction 116 acting force leading to a strong leverage, which the seat from the anchorage at the point 118 could tear out what by using a guide element 106 is avoided.

The 2 shows a further schematic view of a motor vehicle interior. Again, the seat is again 102 shown on which a person 200 sitting. The seat 102 is in turn with guide elements 204 on opposing guide elements 106 the side panel 100 attached. Furthermore, on the motor vehicle door 108 opposite side of the seat area 102 also via guide elements 204 on opposing guide elements 106 attached and guided, these guide elements 106 on a center console 208 are arranged.

Further in the 2 a container is visible 112 which is a cover 202 having. The container 112 has a storage space, which through the lid 202 is closable. Furthermore, the container 112 for example, via guide elements on the side panel 100 attached and also has another attachment 214 with the seat 102 on. Through this rigid connection with the seat 102 becomes the container 112 when moving the seat 102 also moved in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. The side console 100 is rigid and firm with the ground 114 connected to the motor vehicle, this connection via correspondingly highly stable fasteners 206 he follows. The seat 102 is again about guide elements 204 and opposing guide elements 106 on the side console 100 attached, so acting in the event of a side impact on the side panel forces effectively on the motor vehicle floor 114 over the fastener 206 derived or by the formation of a force chain of side console 100 , Seat 102 and center console 208 a force transmission to the center console 208 can take place effectively.

The center console 208 points in the same way as the side panel 100 a container 210 on, with this container a storage space 212 having. The container 210 is also turn in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle by a BEWE movement of the vehicle seat with its seat 102 movable. Also serve this purpose fasteners 214 which is between the container 210 and the seat 102 are arranged.

Further evident in the 2 is the storage space 105 which is between the side panel 100 , the center console 208 as well as the motor vehicle floor 114 and the seat 102 is formed.

In the 2 indicates the top of the side panel 100 that is the top of the lid 202 , which is part of the side panel, the same height as the seat 102 of the vehicle seat. This facilitates an entry and exit process of a passenger 200 ,

The 3 shows a further schematic view of a motor vehicle interior with a motor vehicle seat, consisting of a seat 102 , a backrest 104 and a headrest 106 , In the 3 Both a seat for the driver and the passenger side is shown. The two driver and passenger side seats are through the console 208 separated from each other. The console 208 has a container 210 with a lid, the lid to cover a storage space of the center console 208 is provided.

Further apparent in the 3 is the side panel 100 , what storage spaces 300 which are provided for receiving objects. The side console 100 in this case has a height which the lower edge 304 the vehicle door - corresponding to the upper edge of the door frame - surmounted in the z-direction.

Further provided in 3 is again a storage space, which in the form of a drawing drawer 302 is trained. This storage space is located between the center console 208 , Side panel 100 as well as the seat 102 and the vehicle floor 114 ,

It should be noted that instead of using a draw tray 302 Also, a folding mechanism can be provided, which is designed to release a storage space opening.

The 4 shows a further schematic view of a motor vehicle interior, in which case again the motor vehicle seat with its seat 102 is shown. In a similar way as in 3 shown towers over the side panel 100 which between seat 102 and a motor vehicle door, not shown here, is arranged, the lower edge 304 the motor vehicle door, ie the lower edge of the vehicle floor, which is slightly bent upwards in the entry area of the motor vehicle door.

Further in the 4 shown is a sliding cover 402 whose top edge is flush with the seat surface 102 , seen in the z direction, connects. In the 4a is the cover shown in the closed state. in the 4b was moving towards it 404 , ie in the -x direction of the motor vehicle, a storage space 300 the side panel 100 Approved.

Also, the side panel points 100 a drawing drawer 400 on, which contrary to the direction 404 from the side panel 100 is removable. This drawer in turn has a storage space which is provided for receiving and stowing objects.

Because of the side panel 100 offers sufficient storage space for receiving objects, can thus be dispensed with corresponding storage compartments, as they are now commonly housed in motor vehicle door panels. As a result, the motor vehicle doors as a whole can be slimmer, ie thinner, designed, which is due to the thinner motor vehicle doors a larger entry and exit area (seen in the xy direction) is available. This will be one Entry and exit process much easier.

The 5 shows a schematic view of a seat module for a motor vehicle. The seat module consists of a center console 208 and two laterally arranged to the center console respective seats 102 and associated side panels 100 , By mounting such a seat module consisting of seats, center and side panels, it is possible to accommodate the already finished pre-assembled seat module in the vehicle by a simple assembly process. The seat module only needs to be at the attachment points 206 with the vehicle floor 114 be attached. Similar as regards 2 discussed in detail, the seat module has a lateral guide element 106 on, which for guiding a counter-guide element 204 a motor vehicle seat is formed. From 2 is different 5 now that in the 5 instead of a container an armrest 502 is provided. This armrest 502 is preferably adjustable in the x-, y- and z-direction, so as to optimally meet the requirements of a motor vehicle occupant. It should be noted that similar to the 2 shown, the armrest 502 also with the seat 102 can be coupled, so by a movement of the seat 102 in the longitudinal direction, ie in the x direction of the motor vehicle, also a same movement of the armrest 502 he follows.

The armrest 502 the side panels 100 , as well as the armrests 502 the center console 208 , each have airbags 500 which trigger in the event of a crash, thereby stabilizing a motor vehicle occupant on the seat 102 to effect.

In the 5 is also a stiffening 504 shown, which is U-shaped and which in the storage space 105 below the seat 102 is arranged. This stiffening 504 serves to increase the stability of the area around the seat 102 of the vehicle seat.

Further schematically in the 5 shown is an axis 506 which runs in the x-direction and around which the armrest 502 can perform a pivoting movement in the yz direction 508. For example, after an entry process, the arm pad towards 508 be used to the passenger, so as to offer the passenger a good lateral support. In addition, it can be provided in the event of a crash that the armrest 502 automatically continue to the passenger in direction 508 is pivoted so as to cause lateral stabilization of the passenger.

The 6 shows various schematic side views of motor vehicle seats, side panels movable armrests 502 exhibit. In the 6a is the armrest 502 at least in the z-direction, ie in the direction 600 , Upwardly and downwardly displaceable, so as to cover an abdominal and / or thorax region of a motor vehicle occupant. Not shown in the 6a is the possibility that the armrest 502 also optionally inflatable or in the y-direction is movable, so as to ensure a support of the abdominal and / or thorax region of a motor vehicle occupant in particular in a side impact. To move the armrest 502 For example, one serves in the 6a not shown telescopic arrangement.

Instead of the armrest 502 in the 6a in their functional position by moving in the direction 600 It is an alternative to the armrest 502 possible, an armrest 616 to provide which towards 616 from their parking position parallel to the backrest 104 of the motor vehicle seat in its functional position at the height and parallel to the abdominal and / or thorax area to bring. In this case, the armrest is 616 However, slightly shorter in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle, so that this armrest when entering a passenger in the vehicle, or at the exit, does not constitute an obstacle, but only as in the 6a presented in front of the wide backrest 104 of the vehicle seat is located.

The 6b shows an alternative embodiment of an armrest 502 , which for example via a telescopic device 604 in the direction 602 from their parking to their functional position can be transferred. The direction 602 represents a combined xz movement on a circular arc segment-shaped path. In the Parkpositi on is preferably the armrest 502 in a position which in the 6b is shown in dashed lines. In this position, preferably the majority of the armrest is located 502 at height or below the seat 102 and also seen in the y direction in front of the backrest 104 so that an entry and exit process in the parking position of the armrest 502 not hindered. In the functional position, however, it is ensured that, on the one hand, a comfortable support surface for an arm of a motor vehicle occupant is provided and, on the other hand, in the event of a side impact, a slipping motion of the motor vehicle occupant on the motor vehicle door is avoided. Also for this purpose is preferably the armrest 502 movable in y-direction. Particularly preferably, this method takes place automatically in the y-direction in the event of a crash, similar to the principle of a belt tensioner, so that upon detection of a crash, for example by inflation or automatic method of armrest 502 toward an abdominal or thorax area of a motor vehicle occupant Stabilization of the motor vehicle occupant takes place.

The 6c shows a further embodiment in which an armrest 502 on one arm 610 is attached. The arm 610 is at the bottom edge of the side console at the height of the backrest 104 the vehicle seat via a rotation axis 606 attached so that the arm 610 around the axis of rotation running in the y-direction 606 a pivoting movement in the direction 608 , ie in the YZ plane, can perform. Further, the arm points 610 on the axis of rotation 606 opposite side another axis of rotation 612 which also runs in the y-direction of the motor vehicle. At this axis of rotation is the armrest 502 hinged. Thus, by pivoting the arm in the direction 608 around the axis 606 and by pivoting the armrest 502 around the axis 612 in the direction 608 an overpass of the armrest 502 from in the 6c dashed shown parking position can be effected in the functional position. Preferably, this is a movement of the arm 610 and the armrest 502 around the axes 606 and 612 coupled, which has the advantage that in a defined manner, a pivoting of the armrest 502 from the parking position to the functional position is possible. In addition, it is possible to automatically effect such a pivoting, for example when starting the motor vehicle.

It should be noted that such an automatic transfer of the armrest 502 from the parking to the functional position also in the 6a and 6b can be implemented. In all cases, this serves to transfer the armrest 502 from the parking to the functional position for the purpose of increased safety, since it is ensured in the event of a side impact that an acceleration of an abdominal or thorax area is shortened in the direction of the motor vehicle door, whereby the risk of injury to a vehicle occupant is significantly reduced. The transfer from the parking to the functional position is in the case preferably a component of the operation of the motor vehicle, which occupies the same importance as, for example, the wearing of a safety belt today.

Regarding 6c it should be noted that in the parking position preferably the armrest 502 completely clears a boarding area for a passenger, this boarding area is that area, which by the seat surface 102 and the area of the backrest 104 , which is the seat 102 is facing is limited. Seen in the x-direction thus preferably covers in the parked position, the cross-sectional area of the backrest 104 the cross-sectional area of the armrest 502 ,

In the 6a - 6c is also for the respective armrest 502 a control panel 618 shown, wherein the control panel for controlling various automotive functions such. As cruise control, radio and navigation system functions or window opener is formed.

The 7 shows further schematic views of side panels. With regard to the 7a In particular, it should be emphasized that the side panel 100 almost completely the space between the vehicle door 108 and the vehicle seat fills. The side console 100 points to her the motor vehicle door 108 facing a hard, unpadded surface, so that in a side impact on the vehicle door 108 acting forces directly on the side console 100 be transmitted, and from this either on the vehicle seat and / or on the floor of the motor vehicle. On the other hand, on the side facing the passenger, ie the vehicle seat 708 , indicates the side panel 100 an upholstery, which on the one hand has a comfort feeling of a vehicle occupant result and on the other hand mitigates a hard impact of a vehicle occupant on the side panel, which may be necessary, for example in the event of a side impact.

In the 7b is an armrest 502 for a side panel 100 shown, with the armrest 502 via telescope elements 700 from their parking position into their functional position can be transferred. In the park position, the top of the armrest forms 502 seen in z-direction a flush surface with the top of the seat 102 so that an entry and exit process is facilitated. In the 7b However, the functional position shown serves the armrest 502 on the one hand for supporting an arm of a vehicle occupant and, as already discussed in detail, a support of a motor vehicle occupant in the transverse direction to the motor vehicle in the event of a side impact.

The 7c shows a further embodiment of an armrest 502 , The armrest 502 is about a rotation axis 704 which runs transversely to the motor vehicle, ie in the y-direction, on the side console 100 attached. The attachment to the side panel takes place via an element 702 , which is parallel to the backrest 104 of the motor vehicle seat extends in the z-direction and which on the side panel 100 is arranged. By a rotational movement in the direction 710 ie in the XZ plane, the armrest can 502 be transferred from their parking position to their functional position.

The 8th shows a schematic view of a passenger compartment. In contrast to 1 has the passenger compartment of the 8th also a side panel 100 on. This side panel is about fasteners 206 directly to the ground of the vehicle body 114 connected. The side console 100 has a lateral guide element, wherein the vehicle seat with its seat 102 on the side console 100 on the vehicle body 114 is attached. The guide element serves to guide a displacement movement of the vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction, ie in the X direction of the motor vehicle. Thus, the vehicle seat is not directly at the bottom of the vehicle body 114 attached. Another attachment of the vehicle seat in the form of a guide element is located on a transmission tunnel in the form of a center console 208 , The guide elements are preferably formed to guide the vehicle seat directly to the lower edge of the vehicle seat. In case of a side impact from direction 816 is thus ensured that the possibly acting on the vehicle seat forces, for example by a depressed vehicle door 810 , Can not lead to a strong leverage on the guide rails, by means of which the vehicle seat to the vehicle body 114 is attached.

In case of a side impact from the direction 816 on the car door 810 To ensure high security of the passenger, various safety devices are provided. On the one hand, the motor vehicle door 810 an energy absorption element 814 on, which on the side facing away from the passenger compartment of the vehicle door 810 is arranged. This absorption element can at least partially absorb impact energy. This is especially true for light side collisions from the direction 816 relevant, which causes only the area 814 the vehicle door is deformed, whereas the overall structure of the passenger compartment otherwise remains unchanged.

Further, the vehicle door points 810 a rigid surface 812 on, which is very stiff. The meaning of this area 812 is that in the event of an impact on the vehicle door 810 acting force highly effective on a power transmission element 800 can be transferred. The energy transfer element 800 preferably does not dive into the structure of the vehicle door 810 but is of the deforming and shifting vehicle door 810 in the direction 816 emotional.

Typically, side collisions will take place at the waist height of the passenger, so that in case of guiding elements at the level of the floor of the vehicle body 114 are attached, very strong leverage forces act on these guide rails. Thus, the vehicle seat could be torn out of its caused by the guide rails anchoring, causing a passenger would suffer serious injuries. If, however, the vehicle seat via guide rails, which immediately below the seat 102 are arranged, attached to a side panel, leverages on such guide elements are substantially reduced. It should be noted, nevertheless, in this case, strong leverage on the fasteners 206 the side panel 100 Act. However, since the side panel is preferably fixed rigidly to the body with its underside, these fasteners can be designed to be very stable, so that even by very strong leverage no tearing out of the side panel from its attachment to the vehicle body.

The side console 100 also has an armrest 502 which is preferably coupled to the vehicle seat slidably. This ensures that in every position of the vehicle seat, the armrest 502 occupies the same relative position to the vehicle seat and thus to the passenger. In the armrest 502 is also an airbag module 500 installed, so that in the event of a crash inflation of the airbag reduces the risk of injury to the passenger.

In the 8th is also the energy transfer element 800 shown, which is below the seat 102 of the vehicle seat runs. In addition, the energy transfer element runs 800 in the side panel 100 without being in mechanical rigid connection with this. In case of a side impact from the direction 816 automatically becomes a pyrotechnic drive element 820 triggered the baffles 806 and 802 of the energy absorption element 800 against the surface 812 the vehicle door 810 and against the transmission tunnel 208 pressed. Now finds due to strong deformation forces movement of the vehicle door in the direction 816 instead, the energy transfer element becomes 800 in the direction 816 postponed. However, since the energy transfer element is not mechanically connected to the seat and the side panel 100 is connected, this sliding movement leads in the direction 816 no shift from side panel 100 and seat 102 , Neither the armrest 502 nor the passenger himself are in the direction of the deformation process 816 emotional. As a result, the risk of injury to the passenger is significantly mitigated.

In case of a very strong side impact from the direction 816 the case may occur that the vehicle door 810 with its inner surface 812 shifted so much that the inner surface 812 on the side panel 100 is pressed on. However, in this case, the vehicle door 810 , the side panel 100 , the vehicle seat and the transmission tunnel 208 a closed power chain, which prevents further deformation of the passenger compartment and thus possibly jamming of the passenger takes place.

Depending on the embodiment, it is also possible that the vehicle door, the side panel 100 and the vehicle seat are configured such that between the vehicle door 810 , Side panel 100 and motor vehicle seat when the vehicle door is closed no gap arises - the area between the vehicle door and the vehicle seat is completely off the side panel 100 filled. In this case, preferably one of the vehicle door 810 facing side of the side panel 100 through the baffle 806 formed, which in a corresponding recess of the side panel 100 is admitted. In this case form the vehicle door 810 , the side panel 100 , the vehicle seat, the transmission tunnel 208 as well as the energy transfer element 800 basically a unit, wherein a power transmission through the power chain vehicle door, side console, seat and transmission tunnel and through the power chain vehicle door, power transmission element and transmission tunnel is given.

For effective energy absorption, the Kardantunnel 208 along the inner surface of a foamed aluminum structure 824 before, which has a strong energy-absorbing effect.

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backrest

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storage space

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headrest

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Motor vehicle door

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windowpane

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container

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Automotive underbody

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Energy absorbing element

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10335292 A1 [0002]
• US 5584525 [0002]

Claims (36)

Side Console ( 100 ) for a motor vehicle, the side panel ( 100 ) on the vehicle floor ( 114 ) between the motor vehicle door ( 108 ) and one of the motor vehicle door ( 108 ) facing vehicle seat is fixed, the side panel ( 100 ) at least one lateral guide element ( 106 ), wherein the guide element ( 106 ) is designed to guide a sliding movement of the vehicle seat in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 1, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) is further configured so that an upper edge of the side panel ( 100 ) between the motor vehicle door ( 108 ) and the vehicle seat in the z-direction at least up to the lower edge ( 304 ) extends the door opening of the vehicle body. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) an essay ( 112 ), the article ( 112 ) Is displaceable relative to the motor vehicle at least in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 3, wherein the article ( 112 ) can be coupled and displaced with the motor vehicle seat. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) is shaped so that the area between the motor vehicle door ( 108 ) and the vehicle seat from the side console ( 100 ) is filled out. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at the top of the side panel ( 100 ) A shelf is formed. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) a cover device ( 202 ), wherein the covering device ( 202 ) to cover one in the side console ( 100 ) integrated storage space ( 300 ) is trained. Side Console ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the top of the side panel ( 100 ) flush with the seat ( 102 ) of the vehicle seat is connectable. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 8, wherein the top side of the side panel ( 100 ) to form a common seating surface ( 102 ) together with the seat ( 102 ) of the vehicle seat is formed. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the guide element ( 106 ) for guiding the vehicle seat directly at the lower edge ( 304 ) of the vehicle seat is formed. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 10, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) also a side padding ( 502 ) having. Side console according to claim 11, wherein the side padding is an armrest ( 502 ). Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) by the essay ( 112 ) is formed. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 11 or 12 or 13, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) is movable in the longitudinal direction and / or y-direction and / or in the z-direction of the motor vehicle. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 14, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) by a rotational movement about a longitudinal axis of the motor vehicle extending axis ( 506 ) is movable in the y direction. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 14 or 15, further comprising a drive element, wherein the drive element for a movement of the side padding ( 502 ) is formed in the longitudinal direction and / or y-direction. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 16, wherein the drive element for an automatic movement of the side padding ( 502 ) is formed in the y direction toward the vehicle seat in the event of a crash. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 17, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) is variable in size in the y-direction. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 18, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) is variable in size in the y-direction by an inflation process. Side Console ( 100 ) according to claim 18 or 19, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) is variable in size in the y-direction towards the vehicle seat in the event of a crash. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 20, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) by a telescope arrangement ( 700 ) is displaceable in the z-direction, wherein one end of the telescope arrangement with the side console ( 100 ) connected is. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 21, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) an axis of rotation extending in the y-direction ( 606 ; 612 ; 704 ), wherein the side padding ( 502 ) can be transferred by a rotational movement about this axis from a parking position into a functional position. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 21, wherein an arm ( 610 ) about a first axis of rotation running in the y-direction ( 612 ) of the side panel ( 100 ), wherein the arm has a second axis of rotation ( 612 ), wherein the side padding ( 502 ) can be converted by a rotational movement about this in the y-direction extending second axis of rotation and a rotation of the arm about the first axis of rotation from a parking position into a functional position. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 23, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) by a movement on a circular segment-shaped path ( 602 ) in the xz-plane from the parking position into its functional position can be transferred. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 24, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) also control buttons ( 618 ) for controlling vehicle functions. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 11 to 25, wherein the side padding ( 502 ) automatically when closing the side padding ( 502 ) associated motor vehicle door ( 108 ) can be transferred from the parking position to the functional position. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) and / or the side padding ( 502 ) an integrated airbag ( 500 ) having. Side Console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the side panel ( 100 ) on the side facing the vehicle seat ( 708 ) has a cushioning element and on the side facing away from the vehicle seat ( 706 ) is not upholstered. Seat module for a motor vehicle with at least a first vehicle seat and a first side console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims. Seat module according to claim 29 with a second vehicle seat, a second side panel ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims and a center console ( 208 ), wherein the first and second seat console are arranged at opposite ends of the first and second vehicle seat, wherein the two vehicle seats through the center console ( 208 ), the center console ( 208 ) further guide elements ( 106 ) for guiding an individual sliding movement of the two vehicle seats in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. Seat module according to claim 29 or 30, wherein the first and / or the second vehicle seat between the respective side panel ( 100 ) and the center console ( 208 ) below the seat ( 102 ) a storage space ( 104 ) having. Seat module according to claim 31, wherein the seat module in the region of the storage space a stiffening ( 504 ) having. Seat module according to claim 32, wherein the stiffening ( 504 ) Is U-shaped. Seat module according to one of the preceding claims 31 to 33, wherein the storage space ( 104 ) a drawer ( 302 ) and / or a storage compartment flap. Motor vehicle door ( 108 ) with a door panel, wherein the door panel is formed so that an area between the door panel and a vehicle seat from a side panel ( 100 ) is filled according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 28. Motor vehicle with at least one side console ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 28, at least one vehicle seat, a door-side body part, a vehicle-center body part ( 208 ) and a transversely extending to the motor vehicle energy transmission element ( 800 ), wherein the energy transmission element for transmitting a in a side impact on the door-side body part ( 810 ) acting pressure force is formed on the vehicle-central body part, wherein the vehicle seat is separated from the power transmission element attached to the vehicle body.