DE102017116478A1 - Center console and method for mounting a center console - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a center console (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein the center console (1) consists of a plurality of console modules (2, 3, 4) with at least one first console module (2) and at least one second console module (3) connected to each other are, wherein on a first console module (2), a second console module (3) is mounted, wherein the first console module (2) to the second console module (3) by means of handles (12) is interconnected. The invention also relates to a method for mounting a center console (1).

Description

The invention relates to a center console, in particular for the passenger compartment of a motor vehicle. The invention also relates to a method for mounting a center console of a motor vehicle.

In motor vehicles it is known that in particular between the seats in the front of the passenger compartment, ie between the driver's seat and the passenger seat, a center console is arranged, which extends in the longitudinal direction of the motor vehicle. This center console forms, for example, a shelf for utensils, cup holders and / or an armrest, which often controls are integrated into the center console, such as a shift lever or a transmission control lever or control buttons or switches. Furthermore, occasionally handles on the center console are provided, on which the driver or passenger can hold on boarding or while driving. Such a center console is for example by the DE 100 38 199 A1 or the DE 10 2014 009 483 A1 known.

The DE 10 2009 058 502 A1 discloses a center console, which is formed in several parts with a base support and with other elements, wherein the handles are bolted to the base support of the center console. In this case, the base support is designed such that it is designed to accommodate a Wählblocks, a beverage holder, a storage compartment, a hinge, a control unit, side panels, cover and / or a latch catcher.

Such a design requires a considerable installation effort, which leads to installation costs, which are generally rather undesirable.

It is therefore the object of the present invention to provide a center console and a method for assembling a center console, which is improved in terms of assembly work and at the same time the stability of the center console is increased.

The task with regard to the center console is achieved with the features of claim 1.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a center console of a motor vehicle, wherein the center console consists of a plurality of console modules with at least a first console module and at least one second console module, which are interconnected, wherein a second console module is mounted on a first console module, wherein the first console module connected to the second console module by means of handles. The handles of the center console serve as fasteners and fasteners to connect the two stacked console modules together. This causes a connection of the two console modules and increases the rigidity of the handles, because they are connected at several junctions with the console modules.

In one embodiment, the center console may be composed of two or three or more console modules connected together at interfaces.

It is particularly advantageous if holding handles are arranged on both sides of the first console module and the second console module, which holding handles are connected both to the first console module and to the second console module. As a result, the connection of the two interconnected console modules is improved, so that they are permanently and stably connected to each other.

In one embodiment, it is advantageous if the respective handle is screwed to both the first console module and the second console module. In this case, the respective handle can first be screwed to the second console module, so that then the second console module is placed with the already screwed there handles on the first console module and screwed with this.

It is also advantageous if the respective handle has at least one fastening means, wherein the handle in the region of at least one fastening means has at least two screw holes, through which at least one screw for screwing the handle to the first console module and at least one screw for screwing the handle are guided with the second console module. In this case, the handle can be connected to this at least one fastening means, preferably on two fastening means with the respective console module, as are screwed.

It is also particularly advantageous if the respective handle has a fastening means at each of two end regions, wherein one of the fastening means has at least two screwed-on openings through which at least one screw for screwing the handle to the first console module and at least one screw for screwing the handle to the second console module is guided. As a result, a particularly stable design is achieved.

In a further embodiment, it is expedient if the other of the fastening means has at least one screw opening through which at least one screw for screwing the handle to the first console module and / or at least one screw for screwing the handle to the second console module is performed. This also achieves a stable configuration.

According to a further embodiment, it is advantageous if the other of the fastening means has at least two screw openings through which at least one screw for screwing the handle to the first console module and at least one screw for screwing the handle to the second console module is performed. This also promotes the stability of the center console.

In a further embodiment, it is also advantageous if at least a third console module is provided, which is connected to the first and / or to the second console module. As a result, an additional function can be taken into account by the third console module, in particular as a rear cover of the center console for the passengers seated in the rear of the passenger compartment.

The object with regard to the method is achieved with the features of claim 9.

An embodiment of the invention relates to a method for mounting a center console, in particular a center console according to the invention, wherein the center console of a motor vehicle consists of a plurality of console modules with at least a first console module and at least one second console module, which are interconnected, wherein a first console module second console module is placed and the first console module with the second console module are connected to each other by means of handles. As a result, a simple installation of the center console is achieved and a stable connection of the handles, which also stabilizes them.

It is advantageous in the method when a third console module is connected to the first console module and / or to the second console module. This third console module can reinforce or support the connection between the first and the second console module.

• 1 eine perspektivische Darstellung einer Mittelkonsole,
• 2 eine Explosionszeichnung der Mittelkonsole,
• 3 eine schematische Darstellung der Mittelkonsole mit Haltegriffen, und
• 4 eine schematische Darstellung der Mittelkonsole vor der Montage der Haltegriffe.

In the following the invention will be explained in detail by means of an embodiment with reference to the drawing. In the drawing show:

• 1 a perspective view of a center console,
• 2 an exploded view of the center console,
• 3 a schematic representation of the center console with handles, and
• 4 a schematic representation of the center console before mounting the handles.

The 1 to 4 show an embodiment of a center console according to the invention 1 , In 1 the center console is recognizable after assembly and with trim parts. The center console 1 is from a plurality of console modules 2 . 3 . 4 composed.

It is in this embodiment, a first lower, elongated console module 2 provided, which extends after its installation in the passenger compartment substantially in the vehicle longitudinal direction. On the first console module 2 is a second, elongated console module 3 put on top and with the first console module 2 connected. At a rear end area 5 is a third console module 4 to the first console module 2 and / or to the second console module 3 scheduled and connected with this or these.

The 2 shows this again schematically.

The first console module 2 is by means of holding means 6 screwed to the bottom of the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. Thus, a screwing in the vertical direction and in the transverse direction can take place. At the front and rear ends of the first console module 2 can also be a screw connection, see the arrows 7 . 8th that indicate such screwing points.

The first console module becomes the second console module 3 put on, see arrow 10 , and with the first console module 2 connected. At the front of the second console module 3 can also be a screw connection, see the arrow 9 which also indicates at least such a screwing point.

To the first console module 2 and / or to the second console module 3 is at a rear area 11 the third console module 4 attached and connected with this or these.

The first console module 2 forms the base support or has this on. The second console module 3 forms a tower or has this on. The third console module forms a rear module, in particular for the passengers in the rear of the motor vehicle.

The 3 and 4 show in a schematic representation of the center console 1 of a motor vehicle, the center console 1 from a plurality of console modules 2 . 3 exists, with at least a first console module 2 and at least a second console module 3 that are interconnected. One recognizes in the 3 and 4 that the second console module 3 is placed on the first console module. Here is the first console module 2 with the second console module 3 by means of at least one grab handle 12 and in particular by means of two handles 12 connected with each other. The handle 12 is formed bow-shaped.

Preferred are on both sides of the first console module 2 and the second console module 3 handholds 12 arranged, see the 1 and 2 , where in the 3 and 4 for ease of explanation only a grab handle 12 can be seen. The respective handle 12 is both with the first console module 2 as well as with the second console module 3 connected. In particular, the respective handle is 12 both with the first console module 2 as well as with the second console module 3 screwed, see the indicated screws 13 in 4 ,

In this case, the respective handle 12 at least one fastening means 14 on, with the handle 12 in the region of the at least one fastening means 14 at least two screw holes 15 has, by which in each case at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the first console module 2 as well as at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the second console module 3 is guided

The show 3 and 4 that the respective handle 12 at two end areas 16 one fastener each 14 having, wherein one of the fastening means 14 at least two screw holes 15 through which at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the first console module 2 as well as at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the second console module 3 is guided. This is this fastener 14 the rear in the direction of travel fasteners 14 ,

The other of the fasteners 14 , So preferably the front in the direction of travel fastener 14 , Has at least one screw opening 15 on, through which at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the second console module 3 is guided. Alternatively, the fastener could 14 also with the first console module 2 fastened, as screwed, be.

Also, alternatively, the other could be the fastener 14 at least two screw holes 15 have, by which at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the first console module 2 as well as at least one screw 13 for screwing the handle 12 with the second console module 3 is guided.

The method for mounting a center console, which consists of a plurality of console modules with at least one first console module and at least one second console module, provides that the console modules 2 . 3 and optionally also 4 are connected together, wherein on a first console module 2 a second console module 3 is attached, with the first console module 2 with the second console module 3 by means of handles 12 , in particular by means of two handles 12 , is interconnected

Furthermore, at least one further console module, a third console module 4 with the first console module 2 and / or with the second console module 3 get connected. This third console module 4 is preferably also with the first and / or the second console module 2 . 3 screwed. Optionally, even more console modules can be provided. These can be preferred to one of the console modules 2 . 3 or 4 be attached.

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QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

This list of the documents listed by the applicant has been generated automatically and is included solely for the better information of the reader. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions.

Cited patent literature

• DE 10038199 A1 [0002]
• DE 102014009483 A1 [0002]
• DE 102009058502 A1 [0003]

Claims (10)

Center console (1) of a motor vehicle, wherein the center console (1) consists of a plurality of console modules (2, 3, 4) with at least one first console module (2) and at least one second console module (3), which are interconnected, characterized in that a second console module (3) is mounted on a first console module (2), wherein the first console module (2) is connected to the second console module (3) by means of handles (12). Center console (1) to Claim 1 , characterized in that on both sides of the first console module (2) and the second console module (3) holding handles (12) are arranged, which are connected to both the first console module (2) and with the second console module (3). Center console (1) to Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the respective handle (12) with both the first console module (2) and with the second console module (3) is screwed. Center console (1) to Claim 3 , characterized in that the respective handle (12) has at least one fastening means (14), wherein the handle (12) in the region of the at least one fastening means (14) at least two screw openings (15) through which at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) with the first console module (2) and at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) with the second console module (3) is guided. Center console (1) to Claim 3 or 4 , characterized in that the respective handle (12) at two end regions (16) each have a fastening means (14), wherein one of the fastening means (14) has at least two Verschraubungsöffnungen (15) through which at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) with the first console module (2) and at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) with the second console module (3) is guided. Center console (1) to Claim 5 , characterized in that the other of the fastening means (14) has at least one screwing opening (15) through which at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) to the first console module (2) and / or at least one screw (13 ) for screwing the handle (12) with the second console module (3) is guided. Center console (1) to Claim 5 , characterized in that the other of the fastening means (14) has at least two screw openings (15) through which at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) to the first console module (2) and at least one screw (13) for screwing the handle (12) with the second console module (3) are guided. Center console (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least a third console module (4) is provided which is connected to the first and / or the second console module (2, 3). Method for mounting a center console (1), in particular according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the center console (1) of a motor vehicle consists of a plurality of console modules (2, 3, 4) with at least one first console module (2) and at least one second console module (3), which are connected to each other, wherein on a first console module (2) a second console module (3) is placed and the first console module (2) with the second console module (3) by means of handles (12) is interconnected , Method according to Claim 9 , characterized in that with the first console module (2) and / or with the second console module (3), a third console module (4) is connected.

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