DE102018214562A1 - Vehicle interior trim part - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle interior trim part (1) comprising - a first decorative layer (2) and a second decorative layer (3), which are spaced apart by a gap (4), - a in the gap (4) and in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the gap (4) displaceable object (6), - at least two cover elements (7, 8) which are designed in a closed state to cover the gap (4), - one in the gap (4) and arranged in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the gap (4) displaceable first slide (9), which is designed to open closed cover elements (7, 8) and / or to close opened cover elements (7, 8).

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle interior trim part with an object which can be displaced in a gap between two decorative layers.

The publication FR 2 896 192 discloses a vehicle interior trim part with a positioning device for positioning a display panel in a dashboard. The display panel can be adjusted both in height and laterally in relation to the dashboard. The vehicle interior trim part with the positioning device shown there has so far not established itself in practice. Furthermore, the positioning device can be susceptible to interference.

It is the object of the present invention to overcome the problems of the prior art.

This object is achieved by the vehicle interior trim part according to claim 1. Advantageous further developments are explained in the dependent claims and in the following description and the figures.

• - eine erste Dekorschicht und eine zweite Dekorschicht, welche durch einen Spalt voneinander beabstandet sind,
• - einen im Spalt angeordneten und in Längsrichtung des Spalts verschiebbaren Gegenstand,
• - mindestens zwei Abdeckelemente, welche in einem geschlossenen Zustand ausgebildet sind, den Spalt abzudecken, und
• - einen im Spalt angeordneten und in Längsrichtung des Spalts verschiebbaren ersten Schieber, welcher ausgebildet ist, geschlossene Abdeckelemente zu öffnen und/oder geöffnete Abdeckelemente zu schließen.

The vehicle interior trim part according to claim 1

• a first decorative layer and a second decorative layer which are spaced apart from one another by a gap,
• an object arranged in the gap and displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the gap,
• - At least two cover elements which are designed in a closed state to cover the gap, and
• a first slide arranged in the gap and displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the gap, which is designed to open closed cover elements and / or to close opened cover elements.

The cover elements can prevent dust, liquids, liquid splashes, dirt or small objects such as coins, lighters, pens and keys from getting into the gap. As a result, the vehicle interior trim part needs to be cleaned or serviced less often, or necessary repairs are prevented. Overall, a practical vehicle interior trim part is provided. In addition, the susceptibility to failure of the vehicle interior trim part can be reduced in relation to similar vehicle interior trim parts without cover elements.

In one embodiment, the vehicle interior trim part comprises a second slider arranged in the gap and displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the gap, which is designed to open closed cover elements and / or to close opened cover elements. If two slides are arranged in the gap on two opposite sides of the object, the gap can be covered and opened on both sides.

The object, the first slide and / or the second slide can be moved manually in the gap. Alternatively or additionally, an adjusting device can be provided for moving the object, the first slide and / or the second slide in the gap. The adjusting device can have electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and / or magnetic means which are designed to move the object, the first slide and / or the second slide in the gap. One adjustment device can be provided for each unit to be moved. A single adjustment device can also be provided. The adjusting device can have, for example, a rail extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the gap, the object, the first slide and / or the second slide being coupled to the rail. The person skilled in the art can, for example, write further details for a possible adjustment device FR 2 896 192 remove.

In a further development, the first slide and / or the second slide can be coupled to the object. As a result, the corresponding slide can be moved simultaneously with the object in the gap. The first slide and the second slide can be coupled to one another in order to enable simultaneous displacement of the two slides in the gap. If the slider and the object are coupled to one another, a single adjustment device is sufficient to move the slider and the object in the gap. The slides can be arranged in the longitudinal direction on both sides of the object.

In particular, the two slides can be designed such that when the object is moved, the slider positioned in front of the object opens the cover elements in the sliding direction and at the same time the slider positioned behind the object closes the cover elements again. As a result, the gap can be covered in either position of the object in the gap on both sides of the object.

In one embodiment, the object protrudes from the gap. The object can define a passage area in the gap. Typically, the cover elements surround the Object in the passage area. The passage area is usually of a constant size, which depends on the dimensions of the object.

In one embodiment, the cover elements are connected to one another in the closed state, while the cover elements are spaced apart from one another in the open state. In a further development, open or spaced-apart cover elements define an opening area of the gap. A length of the opening area can be the same in any position of the object in the gap. Closed or interconnected cover elements can further define a closing area of the gap. A length of the closing area can be the same in any position of the object in the gap. Typically, the passage area mentioned is equal to the opening area, the object being arranged in the opening area / passage area in the gap.

The first decorative layer and / or the second decorative layer can be single-layer or each comprise several layers. The layers come e.g. a decorative skin, a haptic layer and / or a reinforcement layer in question. The decorative skin can e.g. Leather, slush skin or thermoplastic material. The first decorative layer and / or the second decorative layer can each be designed as a flexible decorative layer.

In one embodiment, a gap width is variable (not constant) over a length of the gap. The gap width is usually the smallest where the cover elements are closed. Furthermore, the gap width in the area of the object, such as in the passage area or opening area, can be larger than the gap width in the area of the gap where no object is arranged in the gap, e.g. outside the passage area or in the closing area. The gap width can thus change locally when the object is moved in the gap. In this case, at least one of the decorative layers can be designed to be flexible in order to adapt to the shape of the object or to conform to the object, depending on the position of the object in the gap. In one embodiment, the cover elements firmly connect the first decorative layer and the second decorative layer to one another in the closed state. For example, the cover elements can fix the first decorative layer and the second decorative layer in a transverse direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction relative to one another. As a result, mobility of the first decorative layer and / or the second decorative layer can be reduced at least in the region of the closed cover elements. The cover elements can connect the first decorative layer and the second decorative layer flush with one another.

In an alternative embodiment, the gap width is constant over the length of the gap. In this case, the decorative layers can be flexible or rigid.

It can be provided that the gap extends between a first column end and a second column end, and the first decorative layer and the second decorative layer are firmly connected to one another at the first column end and / or at the second column end. The first decorative layer and the second decorative layer can be two separate decorative layers. Alternatively, the first decorative layer and the second decorative layer can also form partial regions of a single decorative layer.

In one embodiment, the cover elements are positively connected to one another in the closed state. It can be provided that a single first cover element or a plurality of first cover elements are attached to the first decorative layer. A single second cover element or a plurality of second cover elements can be attached to the second decorative layer.

The cover elements can e.g. have interlocking profiles or teeth. Cover elements can thus be designed as interlocking closure strips. Opposing cover elements can be identical or symmetrical or mirrored or complementary to each other. The cover elements can be arranged alternately on both sides of the gap. In one embodiment, the cover elements can be arranged opposite one another in pairs. The cover elements can be formed from a metal or a thermoplastic material.

The cover elements and the first slider and / or the second slider are preferably designed as zippers. In this case, the cover elements designed as teeth (or staples) can be hooked into one another and released again by means of the slide. The first and / or second slider and the cover elements can also form a slide fastener (slide-open zipper). In this case, the cover elements can be designed as interlocking closure strips, the first slide and / or second washer being able to establish or open the connection of the closure strips. Such zippers or slide fasteners (slide-open zippers) are familiar to the person skilled in the art, as a result of which the person skilled in the art can resort to known solutions.

The cover elements can be an integral part of the first decorative layer and / or the second decorative layer. In this case it is advantageous if the decorative layer and the cover elements connected to the decorative layer are formed from the same thermoplastic material. The cover elements can be formed, for example, by thermoforming or in an injection process and / or molded onto the decorative layers.

In an advantageous embodiment, cover elements adjoining the object are positively connected to the object. In one development, the object comprises an area which is shaped to be complementary to the adjoining cover elements, the area and the cover elements intermeshing. For example, the object can have a groove or protuberance shaped complementary to the cover elements. In this case, the gap in the passage area can be covered. In particular, the cover elements together with the object can cover the gap over its entire length.

The object described above is not limited to a specific object. In particular, the item may e.g. be a holder, a housing, a support or a screen or comprise one or more of the objects mentioned. With the proposed vehicle interior trim part, e.g. a screen or a holder (e.g. a cup holder, a holder for an electronic device or the like) can be pushed to where it is needed.

It goes without saying that the embodiments described above can be combined with one another, provided the combinations are not mutually exclusive.

• 1 eine Aufsicht auf ein Fahrzeuginnenverkleidungsteil mit einer verschiebbaren Anzeige in einer ersten Position;
• 2 eine Aufsicht auf das Fahrzeuginnenverkleidungsteil der 1 mit der Anzeige in einer zweiten Position;
• 3 eine Vorderansicht des Fahrzeuginnenverkleidungsteils der 2; und
• 4 eine Ansicht eines Schnitts A-A des Fahrzeuginnenverkleidungsteils der 1.

In the following, embodiments of the invention are explained in more detail with reference to the attached drawings. The figures are schematic and partially simplified. Show it:

• 1 a plan view of a vehicle interior trim part with a movable display in a first position;
• 2 a view of the vehicle interior trim part of the 1 with the display in a second position;
• 3 a front view of the vehicle interior trim part of 2 ; and
• 4 a view of a section AA of the vehicle interior trim part of the 1 ,

Identical or similar elements are provided with the same reference symbols in the following.

In the 1-3 is a vehicle interior trim part 1 shown which is a first decorative skin 2 and a second decorative skin 3 includes. The two decorative skins 2 . 3 can be formed, for example, from a thermoplastic material or leather. The decorative skins 2 . 3 can be separate decorative layers or can also form partial areas of a single decorative layer. The vehicle interior trim part 1 is part of a dashboard, with a steering wheel 14 on the dashboard or the vehicle interior trim part 1 can be attached. The vehicle interior trim part 1 further includes a housing 6 a display unit designed as a screen 5 and the display unit 5 itself. In some cases, the screen is made from a touchscreen 5 typically shows driving speed, engine speed, number of kilometers traveled, an oil level and / or a fuel level. Other display options would include navigation, infotainment and the like. Alternatively or in addition to the housing 6 and the display unit 5 For example, a holder such as a cup holder or a carrier for a mobile electronic device can also be provided.

The decorative skins 2 . 3 are through a gap extending in the longitudinal direction (Y direction) 4 spaced from each other. The gap 4 is by a first column end 15 and a second column end 16 limited in the Y direction. The decorative skins 2 . 3 are at the end of each column 15 . 16 with an end part 17 firmly connected. The housing 6 is at least partially in the gap 4 arranged and in the longitudinal direction (Y direction) of the gap 4 slidable. A shift in the housing 6 with the screen 5 For example, it may be desirable if the vehicle is traveling in an autonomous driving mode. The housing 6 and the screen 5 can then eg from the in the 1 position shown to the right according to the configuration of the 2 be moved. The housing 6 can be shifted manually or by means of a positioning device (not shown) designed for this purpose. Possible implementations of the positioning device are given above. Like from the 3 and 4 the housing protrudes 6 on a visible side in a passage area 13 from the gap 4 and thus from one through the decorative skins 2 . 3 defined level. On the back of the decorative skins facing away from the visible side 2 . 3 protrudes the housing 6 also from the gap 4 out (s. 4 ).

To avoid liquids, dirt or dust in the gap 4 get, are a first cover 7 and a second cover element 8th provided which are formed in a closed state, the gap 4 to cover. The first cover element 7 is on the first decorative skin 2 attached while the second cover member 8th with the second decorative skin 3 is firmly connected. In one embodiment, the cover elements 7 . 8th an integral part of the respective decorative skin 2 . 3 , In in this case are the cover elements 7 . 8th made of the same materials as the corresponding decorative skins 2 . 3 formed (preferably from a thermoplastic material). The cover elements 7 . 8th run parallel to the gap 4 and extend from one end of the column 15 to the other end of the column 16 , When closed, the two cover elements form 7 . 8th a connection of the decorative skins 2 . 3 that in the open state of the cover elements 7 . 8th is solved. The cover elements are preferably 7 . 8th positively connected to each other when closed. In the passage area 13 surround the cover elements 7 . 8th the housing 6 Of the screen 5 ,

Further are in the gap 4 a first slider 9 and a second slider 10 provided which seen in the Y direction on both sides with the housing 6 are mechanically coupled. The slider 9 . 10 are also in the longitudinal direction of the gap 4 slidable. The slider 9 . 10 are each formed, closed cover elements 7 . 8th open and opened cover elements 7 . 8th close again. In one embodiment, the cover elements 7 . 8th and the sliders 9 . 10 designed as a zipper. For example, it can be provided that the first cover element 7 and the second cover element 8th each has a plurality of teeth which interlock positively in the closed / connected state. The teeth can be adjusted using the slider 9 . 10 interlocked or loosened. The cover elements are in alternative versions 7 . 8th each formed as an interlocking closure strips. The closure strips can here preferably be complementary to one another and be connected to one another in a form-fitting manner. This closure mechanism is also known as a slide seal (or slide-open zipper) in slide seal bags.

The end parts 17 restrict the mobility of the housing 6 and the slider 9 . 10 in the Y direction and ensure that the zipper or slide fastener is in the gap ends 15 . 16 no longer opens.

The two sliders 9 . 10 are designed in the embodiment shown such that when moving the housing 6 the one in front of the case 6 positioned slider 9 in the sliding direction 20th the cover elements 7 . 8th opens and at the same time the one behind the object 6 positioned slider 10 the cover elements 7 . 8th closes again. After moving the case 6 the 1 in the sliding direction 20th can, for example, the configuration of the 2 be accepted.

The 4 shows the cut AA the 1 , In the 4 it can be seen that the housing 6 a front groove 18th and a rear groove 19 to accommodate the adjacent cover elements 7 . 8th having. The front groove 18th and the rear groove 19 can be designed as a single circumferential groove. Although the cover elements 7 . 8th are spaced from each other and are thus in an open position, the cover elements 7 . 8th form-fitting with the grooves 18th . 19 connected since the grooves 18th . 19 complementary to the cover elements 7 . 8th are shaped. As an alternative to the grooves 18th . 19 the housing can also have a protuberance which is form-fitting with corresponding recesses in the cover elements 7 . 8th is connectable.

By the embodiment of the 4 is not just a closed area 12 of the gap 4 in which the cover elements 7 . 8th connected together, covered. Rather, the passage area is also 13 of the gap 4 covered and protected from dirt because the cover elements 7 . 8th together with the housing 6 the gap 4 conclude. The gap 4 is therefore covered along its entire length and protected from external influences. The passage area 13 and the closing areas 12 (left and right of the passage area 13 ) each have a fixed length (in the Y direction) regardless of the position of the housing 6 in the gap 4 ,

If the case 6 has a dimension in the X direction (thickness) that is smaller than a gap width 4 the gap can have a constant gap width over its entire length. In the embodiment shown the 1-4 has the housing 6 but a fat one 11 , which is larger than the gap width in the connected state of the cover elements 7 . 8th , Through the housing 6 becomes the gap 4 therefore widened in the X direction. This is made possible by the decorative skins 2 . 3 are flexible. So flexible means that the corresponding decorative skin 2 . 3 itself when moving the housing 6 in the gap 4 locally at the passage area 13 to the shape of the case 6 adjusts. The fact that the cover elements 7 . 8th the decorative skins in the closing area 12 can firmly connect with each other, a mobility of the first decorative skin 2 and / or the second decorative skin 3 at least in the area 12 of the closed cover elements can be reduced.

Reference list

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Vehicle interior trim part

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first skin

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second skin

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gap

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screen

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casing

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first cover elements

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second cover elements

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first slider

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second slide

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thickness

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Closing area

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Passage area

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steering wheel

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first end of column

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second column end

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End part

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front groove

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rear groove

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Direction of movement

Y

Longitudinal direction of the gap

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Transverse direction of the gap

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Patent literature cited

• FR 2896192 [0002, 0008]

Claims (10)

Vehicle interior trim part (1), comprising a first decorative layer (2) and a second decorative layer (3), which are spaced apart from one another by a gap (4), an object (6) arranged in the gap (4) and displaceable in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the gap (4), - at least two cover elements (7, 8), which are designed in a closed state to cover the gap (4), - A in the gap (4) and in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the gap (4) displaceable first slide (9), which is designed to open closed cover elements (7, 8) and / or open cover elements (7, 8) conclude. Vehicle interior trim part (1) Claim 1 , comprising a second slide (10) which is arranged in the gap (4) and can be displaced in the longitudinal direction (Y) of the gap (4) and which is designed to open closed cover elements (7, 8) when the object (6) is displaced in the longitudinal direction and / or to close open cover elements (7, 8). Vehicle interior trim part (1) Claim 2 , The two sliders (9, 10) are coupled to the object (6) and are designed such that when the object (6) is moved, the slider (9) positioned in front of the object (6) in the sliding direction covers the cover elements (7, 8) opens and at the same time the slide (10) positioned behind the object (6) closes the cover elements (7, 8) again. Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the object (6) protrudes from the gap (4) and defines a passage area (13) in the gap (4), the cover elements (7, 8) the object (6) in Passage area (13) surrounded. Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover elements (7, 8) firmly connect the first decorative layer (2) and the second decorative layer (3) to one another in the closed state. Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover elements (7, 8) are positively connected to one another in the closed state. Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cover elements (7, 8) and the first slide (9) and / or the second slide (10) are designed as zippers or slide closures. Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein cover elements (7, 8) adjoining the object (6) are positively connected to the object (6). Vehicle interior trim part (1), the cover elements (7, 8) being an integral part of the first decorative layer (2) and / or the second decorative layer (3). Vehicle interior trim part (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the object comprises a holder, a housing (6), a carrier or a screen (5).

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