DE102019122544B4 - Console device for commercial vehicle cabin - Google Patents

Abstract

Console device (1) for a cockpit device (2), in particular for commercial vehicles, the console device (1) being arranged essentially centrally in relation to the cockpit device (2) along a width axis Y' and being displaceable along a longitudinal axis X' relative to the cockpit device (2), wherein a base body (3) of the console device (1) can be arranged on a vehicle body (4) by means of a rail device (5), the rail device (5) comprising at least one locking device (6) which allows the console device (1) to be displaced when it is in an idle state locked, characterized in that the locking device (6) comprises an actuating device (18) which can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation (19), this first rotational movement being converted into a second rotational movement of a locking element (22) by means of a transmission device (21). a second axis of rotation (20) is transferrable, whereby the Arreti ung of the rail device (5) is detachable, wherein the actuating device (18) has a lever section (18b) which is along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation (19), wherein the lever section (18b) having a rear section (24b) a first element (24) of the transmission device (21) that is rotatable about the first axis of rotation (19) is non-positively and/or positively connected, with a front section (24a) of the first element (24) having a rear section (25b) of a the second axis of rotation (20) rotatable central element (25) of the transmission device (21) is non-positively and/or positively connected, with a front section (25a) of the central element (25) being connected to a front section (22b) of the locking element (22 ) is positively and/or non-positively connected.

Description

The invention relates to a console device for a cockpit device, in particular for commercial vehicles.

A cockpit device of this type is generally used in a commercial vehicle cab, in particular for trucks. Commercial vehicle cabs, particularly for trucks, are often limited in the interior space available to a driver. However, there is often a desire to have a center console on which you can put something and in which you can possibly store something in the storage compartments therein.

On the other hand, this center console should be designed in such a way that it takes up as little space as possible inside the commercial vehicle cab, so that the space occupied by the center console in this front area of the commercial vehicle cab can also be used elsewhere.

This is particularly the case when the commercial vehicle cab is required for other activities when the vehicle is stationary, ie after the journey has been completed. For example, the use of the commercial vehicle cabin as a cooking area can be considered as one of the activities. In this case, the arranged commercial vehicle cab would get in the way.

From the state of the art is the document FR2 900 700 A1 known, which shows a mobile center console for motor vehicles for storing objects. This console comprises a support on which a console housing is arranged so that it can move along a longitudinal axis. A rail is fixed on the carrier, in which a carriage attached to the console can slide. The rail includes notches in which a locking pin of a locking mechanism can engage.

Furthermore, the document discloses EP 1 391 349 A1 a console device movably disposed in a vehicle. The console device includes a display device and corresponding control elements.

The document FR 2 861 341 shows a vehicle with a console which is fastened to the vehicle body by means of rails. Foot elements are provided on the console, which are arranged in a groove of the rails. Claw elements are provided on the foot elements, which engage on the inside edges of the rails.

Furthermore, the document US2008/290680A1 known, which discloses a console device for a vehicle, which is arranged displaceably by means of a rail system on the vehicle floor. The console device comprises a base body and a storage element in the form of a depression in the base body.

The document U.S. 6,135,529 A shows interior equipment for a vehicle, comprising a center console and a guide member for attaching the console to the vehicle. The center console includes at least one storage compartment and an associated lid.

The document U.S. 2003/197392 A1 discloses a console device for a vehicle, which is arranged displaceably on the vehicle floor by means of a rail system. The console device can be locked by means of a locking device.

Finally, the pamphlets U.S. 2010/078954 A1 and JP 2014-213 631 A known, each of which describes a console device for a vehicle.

It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a console device which solves the above-mentioned problem. Furthermore, the object of the invention is to provide a cockpit device that solves the problems mentioned at the outset. Finally, the object of the invention is a vehicle cab for commercial vehicles which solves the problems mentioned at the outset.

The objects are solved by claims 1, 12 and 13. Advantageous developments are disclosed in the subclaims.

According to the invention, a console device is thus provided for a cockpit device, in particular for commercial vehicles, the console device being arranged essentially centrally to the cockpit device along a width axis Y' and being displaceable along a longitudinal axis X' relative to the cockpit device, a base body of the console device being attached to a vehicle body by means of a rail device can be arranged, the rail device comprising at least one locking device which locks a displacement of the console device in a rest state.

A cockpit device is preferably arranged in a front area of a vehicle cabin below the windshield. The cockpit device advantageously extends at least in sections along the width axis Y′ of the vehicle cabin. It would also be conceivable that the cockpit facility extends along the entire width axis Y' of the vehicle cabin. Advantageously, the cockpit device includes a dashboard area on the driver's side and optionally a steering wheel. The cockpit facility can advantageously have storage compartments on the passenger side. Cockpit devices known from the prior art generally have a central part which separates the footwells between the driver's and the passenger's side.

The vehicle cabin and the cockpit facilities have extensions along a height axis Z′, a longitudinal axis X′ and a width axis Y′. The console device extends along a height axis Z, a longitudinal axis X and a width axis Y.

The console device according to the invention can be pulled out, arranged in the cockpit device along the longitudinal axis X′, ie in the interior of the vehicle cabin. This console device is advantageously arranged essentially centrally along the width axis Y′ of the vehicle cabin and thus separates the respective footwells on the driver and passenger side. Such a center console can be pulled out from the front dashboard area from the front to the rear and thus creates a center console arranged in the middle for storing various things, such as a mobile phone or tablets or laptops.

When not in use, the console device can be moved back into the cockpit device, at least in sections, and accommodated in it. Depending on the design, in this retracted position the console device can be arranged completely within the cockpit device along the longitudinal axis X′ or have a certain overhang into the vehicle cabin. In both cases, this retracted state results in additional space gain inside the vehicle cabin.

According to a preferred embodiment, the cockpit facility extends along the height axis Z over the console facility or over an uppermost surface of the console facility. However, it would also be conceivable for the uppermost surface of the console device to be flush with the cockpit device. The gap created by pulling it out could be closed with a foldable element.

The rail device according to the invention is arranged on the vehicle body or the vehicle cabin floor.

According to a preferred embodiment, the base body has an upper surface along the vertical axis Z. The upper surface is advantageously designed as a storage element. Such a storage element preferably has a storage surface, which is used to store other objects, such as writing materials or the like. In this case, it can be advantageous for the storage element to have at least one recessed area. This has the advantage that the console device can also be retracted when flat objects, such as laptops and the like, remain folded and are retracted forward into the dashboard area together with the console device.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the storage element can be displaced along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body. For this purpose, a rail system can advantageously be provided on the base body, with which the storage element is arranged displaceably on the base body.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one drawer element is displaceably arranged in the base body. The at least one drawer element is advantageously arranged on the base body by means of a rail system.

According to a further preferred embodiment, an operating screen, a tablet computer or a holder for a tablet computer is integrated in the upper surface of the base body. Such an operating screen or touch screen can be an output or input device for an internal computer. Such an internal computer can be linked to an on-board computer or can be independent of it. Analogously, an independent tablet computer could also be linked to an on-board computer. Of course, it would also be conceivable for the operating screen to be linked directly to the on-board computer. The control screen or the tablet computer can be used to output vehicle data, navigation data and other data. Furthermore, the operation screen can be used for entertainment purposes. It is conceivable here if the control screen or the tablet computer is designed to be tiltable or foldable along the vertical axis Z relative to the base body.

According to a further preferred embodiment, a mount for a tablet computer is integrated into the upper surface. Such a receptacle can be designed as a depression in the upper surface, in which commercially available tablets can be accommodated. Preferably is accordingly a tablet surface flat with the upper surface of the base body. Furthermore, correspondingly required connections can be present in the receptacle. These connections could be, for example, a power supply, a connection for data exchange, such as a USB connection or the like. Of course, it would also be conceivable for a data connection between the tablet computer and the on-board computer to take place wirelessly, for example via Bluetooth.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the rail device comprises at least one rail device which has a substantially U-shaped slide rail and a substantially U-shaped stationary rail. The slide rail preferably encompasses the stationary rail at least in sections. The stationary rail is preferably fastened to the vehicle cabin floor or to the vehicle body. The slide rail is advantageously attached to the base body. Accordingly, the stationary rail is preferably arranged under the slide rail along the height axes Z, Z′. It is advantageous that at least one bearing element is arranged between the slide rail and the stationary rail.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, at least one toothed strip is provided on the stationary rail. Advantageously, this toothed strip can already be integrated into the rail. This can be done, for example, by a punching or milling process. Alternatively, the rack can also be an individual element that is attached to the stationary rail. This can be done by a screw connection, a rivet connection, a welded connection or any other suitable type of connection. The toothed strip preferably has a large number of teeth and snap-in openings which are arranged between the teeth and are open to the outside. In other words, the rack is designed like a comb. The teeth advantageously extend downwards along the height axis Z than towards the floor of the vehicle cabin or the vehicle body.

According to the invention, the locking device comprises an actuating device which can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation. In this case, this first rotational movement can be transferred into a second rotational movement of a locking element about a second rotational axis by means of a transmission device. The locking of the rail device can be released by this second rotational movement of the locking element about a second rotational axis. In a state of rest, a latching section of the locking element preferably engages in the latching openings of the toothed strip. In the idle state or the locked state, a displacement of the slide rail relative to the stationary rail is thus prevented by the engagement of the locking element in the toothed strip. The console device is thus locked in this corresponding position.

According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the actuating device is arranged in a lower region of the console device along the vertical axis Z. The operating device can thus be operated easily with the foot. Advantageously, a downward rotation of the actuating device along the vertical axis Z causes a downward rotation of the latching section of the locking element along the vertical axis Z, which releases the engagement in the latching openings of the toothed strip and the locking of the console device is released. Accordingly, the locking can be released by a stepping movement downwards along the height axis Z and the console device can be shifted accordingly.

Advantageously, the console device can only be displaced as long as the actuating device is actuated. If the actuation is interrupted, the locking device automatically locks the console device in the corresponding position. A solution to the locking by an advantageous stepping motion with one foot and the advantageous automatic locking after the foot is removed from the actuating element allow extremely simple operation of the console device.

According to a preferred embodiment, the actuating device has a bracket section which lies along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation. According to the invention, the actuating device has a lever section which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation. The lever section is non-positively and/or positively connected to a rear section of a first element of the transmission device. Furthermore, the first element can be rotated about the first axis of rotation. A front section of the first element is connected in a non-positive and/or positive manner to a rear section of a middle element. The middle element is rotatable about a second axis of rotation. Furthermore, a front section of the middle element is connected to a front section of the locking element in a non-positive and/or positive manner.

Advantageously depressing the yoke portion of the actuator thus causes rotation of the lever portion along the height axis Z upwards. Due to the non-positive and/or positive connection with the rear section of a first element of the transmission device, this rear section is correspondingly shifted upwards along the vertical axis Z. At the same time, the front section of the first element, which is opposite the rear section, rotates downwards along the height axis Z. Due to the non-positive and/or positive connection with the rear section of the central element of the transmission device, this rear section is correspondingly rotated downwards along the vertical axis Z. At the same time, the front section of the middle element rotates upwards about the second axis of rotation along the height axis Z. Due to the non-positive and/or form-fitting connection with the front section of the locking element, this front section is correspondingly rotated upwards along the vertical axis Z. Accordingly, the opposite latching section of the locking element rotates downwards about the second axis of rotation along the height axis Z. As a result of this rotation, the engagement of the latching section in the toothed strip is released and the console device can be relocated.

According to a further preferred embodiment, the locking device comprises a fastening element which is fastened to the slide rail. Advantageously, a first bearing device is arranged on the fastening element, on which the actuating device and the first element of the transmission device are arranged such that they can rotate about the first axis of rotation. The locking element and the central element of the transmission device are preferably arranged on the slide rail by means of a second bearing device. The first and the second bearing device are preferably designed as bearing shafts. Furthermore, it is advantageous that the slide rail has a recess through which the latching section of the locking element protrudes at least in sections. Since the slide rail encompasses the stationary rail and the toothed strip is provided on the stationary rail, the advantageous engagement of the latching section in the toothed strip is made possible by the recess.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the arresting device comprises a resetting device, by means of which the engagement of the latching section in the latching openings of the toothed strip and the rotation of the actuating device can be reset. The reset device is advantageously arranged on the slide rail and connected to the locking element. The restoring device is advantageously an elastic element, for example a spring element or an elastomer element. An elastic force, or a spring force, preferably counteracts the rotational movement of the locking section upwards about the second axis of rotation. Accordingly, it is advantageous if the restoring device is connected to the locking section or to the locking element in the vicinity of the ratchet section. Advantageously, a reset of the locking element, ie against the rotation about the second axis of rotation, can be transmitted by the transmission device to the actuating device. This takes place in the opposite direction through the non-positive and/or positive connections of the locking element to the middle element, or the middle element to the first element, or the first element to the lever section of the actuating device. Such a provision ensures that the console device is automatically locked if the actuation is interrupted.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the rail device comprises two rail devices which are spaced apart from one another along the width axis Y. Accordingly, the rail device comprises two slide rails, two stationary rails and two locking devices. With such a configuration, the weight of the console device can be distributed over the two rail devices, as a result of which displacement becomes smoother. The bracket sections of the actuating devices are preferably connected to one another by a bracket element, so that the actuating devices can be actuated simultaneously. Accordingly, both locking devices can be released by just one movement of the bracket element.

According to an advantageous embodiment, a drive device is operatively connected to the console device, by means of which a displacement along the longitudinal direction X of the console device can be driven after the locking has been released. A displacement of the console device along the longitudinal direction X can preferably be driven by the drive device after the locking has been released. Such a drive device can be, for example, a spring element, a gas spring, an actuator or the like. After releasing the lock by actuating the actuating device, the console device can accordingly be automatically displaced along the longitudinal axis X, ie into the interior of the vehicle cabin. It is conceivable that only the pulling out takes place automatically, since a pushing movement is easier for the user to carry out. The required prestressing in the drive device, which is needed the next time it is pulled out, could also be generated with the stated pushing movement of the console device into the cockpit device.

The object is also achieved by a cockpit device with a console device according to one of the preceding embodiments. The cockpit device can be equipped with all of the features already described above within the scope of the console device, individually or in combination with one another and vice versa.

The object is also achieved by a vehicle cab for commercial vehicles, in particular trucks, with a cockpit device and a console device according to one of the preceding embodiments. The vehicle cabin can be equipped with all of the features already described above in the context of the console device, individually or in combination with one another and vice versa.

Further advantages, aims and properties of the present invention are explained on the basis of the following description of the appended figures. Similar components can have the same reference numbers in the different embodiments.

• 1 isometrische Ansichten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 2 isometrische Ansichten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 3 eine Seitenansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 4 eine Draufsicht von unten der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 5 eine Ansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung und der Cockpiteinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 6 eine Explosionsdarstellung der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 7 eine Draufsicht von oben der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 8 eine Draufsicht von unten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 9 eine Draufsicht von oben der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 10a, b, c Schnittansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 11 eine Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 12 ein Ausschnitt der Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 13 eine Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 14 ein Ausschnitt der Vorderansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;
• 15 Ansicht der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;
• 16a, b, c Ansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;
• 17a, b, c Ansichten der Schienenvorrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform in verschiedenen Verlagerungspositionen;
• 18 isometrische Ansicht der Konsoleneinrichtung nach einer Ausführungsform;

In the figures show:

• 1 isometric views of the console assembly according to one embodiment;
• 2 isometric views of the console assembly according to one embodiment;
• 3 a side view of the console device according to an embodiment;
• 4 12 is a bottom plan view of the console assembly according to one embodiment;
• 5 a view of the console device and the cockpit device according to an embodiment;
• 6 an exploded view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 7 12 is a top plan view of the rail assembly according to one embodiment;
• 8th a bottom plan view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 9 12 is a top plan view of the rail assembly according to one embodiment;
• 10a, b , c Sectional views of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 11 a front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 12 a detail of the front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 13 a front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 14 a detail of the front view of the rail device according to an embodiment;
• 15 View of the rail device according to one embodiment in different displacement positions;
• 16a, b , c Views of the rail device according to one embodiment in different displacement positions;
• 17a, b , c Views of the rail device according to one embodiment in different displacement positions;
• 18 isometric view of the console assembly according to one embodiment;

In the 1 until 17c a console device 1 for a cockpit device 2, in particular for commercial vehicles, is shown, the console device 1 being arranged essentially centrally to the cockpit device 2 along a width axis Y' and being displaceable along a longitudinal axis X' relative to the cockpit device 2, with a base body 3 of the console device 1 can be arranged on a vehicle body 4 by means of a rail device 5, the rail device 5 comprising at least one locking device 6, which locks a displacement of the console device 1 in an idle state.

The console device extends along the height axis Z, the longitudinal axis X and the width axis Y. The vehicle cabin 33 and the cockpit device 2 extend along the height axis Z′, the longitudinal axis X′ and the width axis Y′.

the 1 until 4 show a corresponding console device 1. The base body 3 of the console device 1 is polygonal. It can be seen that this is essentially rectangular in shape, with the side edges along the longitudinal axis X having a tapering section towards the front. Furthermore, the base body has an upper surface 7 along the vertical axis Z. This upper surface 7 is designed as a storage element 8 . The storage element 8 can have at least one depression area and can be displaceable along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body 3 . This is not explicitly shown in the figures. In addition, an operating screen 10, a tablet computer or a holder for a tablet computer can be integrated into the upper surface 7 of the base body 3 .

Furthermore, the base body can have at least one drawer element 8 , preferably two drawer elements 8 . Storage areas or the like could also be provided cumulatively or alternatively.

In the 5 the console device 1 and the cockpit device 2 is shown within a vehicle cabin, in particular for trucks. It can be seen that the console device, also known as the center console 1 , can be moved forwards or backwards along the double arrow 2 . The center console 1 has drawers on the underside that can be pulled out to the front and thus form storage space.

The center console 1 is also provided in its upper area with a shelf or table 8, which is preferably recessed so that a tablet or mobile phone can be placed on it even when the center console is pushed forward again into the dashboard area of the cockpit facility 2 is pushed in. The cockpit facility 2 comprises a section 2a which is arranged above the console facility 1 in the height direction Z′ and extends along the width axis Y. It is conceivable that the extension of the console device 1 along the longitudinal axis X can be displaced completely into the cockpit device 2 . However, it would also be conceivable for a section of the console device to protrude forwards along the longitudinal axis X, ie into the interior of the vehicle cabin, beyond the section 2a of the cockpit device 2 .

In 5 the driver's seat 35 and the passenger seat 36 are also indicated. Accordingly, the console device 1 is arranged centrally between the driver's seat 35 and the front passenger's seat 36 and can be displaced along the longitudinal axis X'. Furthermore, the console device 1 represents a separation between the footwells on the driver's side 37 and the passenger's side 38.

In the extended state, the center console 1 advantageously forms a good storage surface for such objects and is arranged between the driver's seat 35 and the front passenger's seat 36 .

For moving such a center console 1 in and out, the floor of the commercial vehicle can have rail elements 5, on which the center console 1 can be displaced by means of rollers, sliding blocks or correspondingly complementary guide rails.

Since there is often space in the front dashboard area anyway, which is mostly unused, this center console 1 can advantageously be moved forward into the dashboard area and thus free up space that is desired between the two driver's seats 35, 36. This free space is then used, for example, to arrange other objects for use while the truck is stationary.

Advantageously, this center console 1 can also be used as a table when pulled out, in order to be able to dine inside the commercial vehicle cab 33 .

The base body 3 of the console device 2 has a base section 3a, on the underside 3b of which the rail device 5, which comprises at least one rail device 11, is fastened. It can be seen in the figures that the rail device 5 comprises two rail devices 11 which are spaced apart along the width axis Y.

Each rail device 11 has a locking device 6 which in turn has an actuating device 18 . The rail device 5, or the rail devices 11 are in the 6 until 17c clearly visible.

A rail device 11 has an upper essentially U-shaped slide rail 12 and a lower stationary rail 13 essentially U-shaped. A cross section of the slide rail 12 and the stationary rail 13 are shown in FIGS 10a until 10c evident. The stationary rail 13 is fixed to the vehicle cabin floor or the vehicle body. The terms vehicle cab floor and vehicle body are considered synonymous here. Furthermore, the stationary rail 13 comprises a U-shaped base body 13a on whose upper end along the height axis Z there are bearing arms 13b which extend outwards. A bearing element 14 is arranged on each of the bearing arms 13b, which has a circular cross section and is preferably made of an elastic material.

The slide rail 12 surrounds the stationary rail 13. The slide rail 12 here comprises a U-shaped base body 12a, on the legs of which U-shaped end sections 12b are formed. The bearing arms 13b of the stationary rail 13 are arranged in these end sections 12b. Furthermore, the bearing element 14 rests against the base body 12a.

At least one toothed strip 15 is provided on the stationary rail 13 . This rack is provided on an inner side 39 of the rail device 11 or the stationary rail 13 . Inside should here mean that the rack is arranged in the direction of the opposite rail device 11. Accordingly, the respective locking devices 6 are also arranged on the opposite inner sides of the rail device 11 . The comb-like rack 15 is formed on or attached to the corresponding inner bearing arm 13b. The rack along the height axis Z is provided under an upper surface of the bearing arm 13b on which the bearing element 14 rests. The rack 15 has a plurality of teeth 16 and arranged between the teeth, outwardly open locking openings 17 on. The teeth 16 protrude along the height axis Z downwards. Accordingly, the latching openings 17 are also open downwards along the vertical axis Z.

The slide rail 12 and the stationary rail 13 are preferably made of a suitable metal or a suitable metal alloy, for example an aluminum alloy.

The actuating device 18 can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation 19 . This first rotational movement can be transferred into a second rotational movement of a locking element 22 about a second rotational axis 20 by means of a transmission device 21 . The locking of the rail device 5 can be released by this second rotational movement of a locking element 22 . In the idle state, a latching section 22a of the locking element 22 engages in the latching openings 17 of the rack 15. This engagement means that a displacement of the slide rail 12 relative to the stationary rail 13 is no longer possible. The latching section 22a is now moved downwards along the vertical axis Z by the second rotational movement, as a result of which the engagement is released. The slide rail 12 can now be displaced relative to the stationary rail 13 and the console device 1 can be displaced along the longitudinal direction X'.

The actuating device 18 is arranged in a lower region 23 of the console device 1 along the vertical axis Z. A downward rotation of the actuating device 18 along the vertical axis Z causes a downward rotation of the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 along the vertical axis Z, as a result of which the engagement of the latching section 22a in the latching openings 17 of the toothed strip 15 is released and the locking of the console device 1 is released . With such a configuration, the locking of the console device can be released as simply as possible by stepping down with the foot.

The actuating device 18 has a bracket section 18a, which lies along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation 19, and a lever section 18b, which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation 19. The locking devices 5 and the corresponding actuating devices 18 of the two rail devices 11 of the rail device 5 are arranged opposite one another in such a way that the first 19 and the second 20 axis of rotation of the first rail device 11 are congruent with the first 19 and the second 20 axis of rotation of the second rail device 11. Furthermore, the locking devices 5 and the corresponding actuating devices 18 are located on the respective inner side 39 of the respective rail device 11.

The bracket sections 18a of the two actuating devices 18 merge into the bracket element 31 . As a result, the actuating devices 18 can be actuated simultaneously by means of the bracket element 31 . The bracket element 31 protrudes along the longitudinal axis X beyond the base body 3 of the console device 1 . The bracket element 31 includes a section which runs obliquely along the height axis Z upwards. Furthermore, the bracket member 31 includes a horizontal portion which is operated by the user. This horizontal section is arranged in the lower area 29 of the console device 1 . The height of the horizontal section is preferably up to 40 cm above the vehicle cabin floor, more preferably up to 30 cm above the vehicle cabin floor, more preferably up to 20 cm above the vehicle cabin floor.

The actuating device 18 and the bracket element 31 are tubular.

The lever section 18b of an actuating device 18 is connected to a rear section 24b of a first element 24 of the transmission device 21 in a non-positive and/or positive manner. Such a connection can be made by a connecting pin 40 arranged on the first element 24 or formed on the first element 24 . The connecting pin 40 is arranged in a bore 41 of the tubular lever portion 18b of the actuating device 18. For example, this is in 10a good to see which is a sectional view along the axis AA from the 9 is.

The first element 24 is designed essentially rectangular and sheet-like, whereby sheet-like is to be understood as meaning a comparatively thin depth of the element, which is however still sufficient to ensure the required stability of the element. In addition are the first element 24 and the actuating device 18 can be rotated about the first axis of rotation 19 .

A front section 24a of the first element 24 is connected to a rear section 25b of a central element 25 in a non-positive and/or positive manner. This connection is realized by a projection 42 on the first element 24 which extends along the width axis Y and rests on a rear edge section 43 . For example, this is in 10b good to see which is a sectional view along the axis BB from the 9 is. The rotation of the first member 24 exerts a corresponding leverage on the upper rear portion 25b of the middle member 25.

A front section 25a of the middle element 25 is connected to a front section 22b of the locking element 22 in a non-positive and/or positive manner. This connection is realized by a projection 44 of the central element 25 which extends along the width axis Y and rests against a lower front edge section 45 of the locking element 22 . For example, this is in 10c good to see which is a sectional view along the axis CC from the 9 is.

The middle element 25 is designed essentially rectangular and leaf-like, whereby leaf-like should be understood to mean a comparatively thin depth of the element, which is however still sufficient to ensure the required stability of the element. In addition, the central element 25 and the locking element 22 can be rotated about the second axis of rotation 20 . The rotation of the central element 25 exerts a corresponding leverage on the front edge section 45 of the locking element 22 .

The locking device 6 includes a fastening element 26 which is fastened to the slide rail 12 . A first bearing device 27 is arranged on the fastening element 26 , on which the actuating device 18 and the first element 24 of the transmission device 21 are arranged so as to be rotatable about the first axis of rotation 19 . The bearing device is designed in the form of a bearing shaft which is arranged in a first bore 46 of the fastening element 26 . This first bore 46 is provided in a first angled section 26a of the fastening element 26, which protrudes inwards from the slide rail 12, ie in the direction of the further rail device 11. A main section 26b of the fastening element 26 is arranged on the upper side of the slide rail 12 by means of a screw connection.

The locking element 22 and the central element 25 of the transmission device 21 are arranged on the slide rail 12 by means of a second bearing device 28 . This second bearing device 28 is a bearing shaft which is arranged in a second bore 47 of the fastening element 26 . This second bore 47 is provided in a second angled section 26c of the fastening element 26, which protrudes inwards from the slide rail 12, ie in the direction of the further rail device 11. In 9 It can be seen that the first angled section 26a of the fastening element 26 is at a greater distance from the slide rail 12 than the second angled section 26c of the fastening element 26.

The slide rail 12 has a recess 29 through which the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 protrudes at least in sections. This recess 29 is provided on the inner end portion 12b of the slide rail 12 . The latching section 22a can reach the toothed strip 5 through the recess and engage in it.

The locking element 22 is designed essentially rectangular and leaf-like, whereby leaf-like should be understood to mean a comparatively thin depth of the element, which is however still sufficient to ensure the necessary stability of the element. The locking section 22a is preferably arranged at a right angle to the main section 22c of the locking element 22 . The latching section 22a can have at least one, preferably three, recesses 22d in which the teeth 16 of the toothed strip 15 are arranged, as a result of which the engagement is realized. This is in the 16a , 16b , 16c recognizable.

A depression of the bracket section 31 thus causes a rotation of the lever section 18b of the actuating device 18 along the height axis Z upwards. By connecting to the rear section 24b of a first element 24 of the transmission device 21, this rear section 24b is correspondingly displaced upwards along the vertical axis Z. At the same time, the front section 24a of the first element 24, which is opposite the rear section 24b, rotates downwards about the first axis of rotation 19 along the vertical axis Z. Due to the connection to the rear section 25b of the central element 25 of the transmission device 21, this rear section 25 is correspondingly displaced downwards along the height axis Z. At the same time, the front section 25a of the middle element 25 rotates about the second axis of rotation 20 along the vertical axis Z upwards. through the connection with the front section 22b of the locking element 22, this front section 22b is correspondingly displaced upwards along the vertical axis Z. Consequently, the opposite locking section 22a of the locking element 22 rotates about the second axis of rotation 20 along the vertical axis Z downwards. As a result of this rotation, the engagement of the latching section 22a in the rack 15 is released and the console device 1 can be displaced.

In the 11 a front view of the locking device 5 is shown, with the rail devices 11 being shown in section. the 12 represents an enlarged section of a rail device. In these figures it can be clearly seen how the latching section 22a engages in the toothed strip 15 . Analog is in the 13 a front view of the locking device 5 is shown, with the rail devices 11 being shown in section. the 14 represents an enlarged section of a rail device. In contrast to the 11 and 12 it can be clearly seen in these figures how the engagement of the latching section 22a in the rack 15 is released. In the 15 , 16a , 16b , 16c , 17a , 17b , 17c different displacement positions of the rail device 5 can be seen. In the 16a , 17a the rail device is fully retracted. In the 15 , 16b , 17b a middle displacement position of the rail device is shown. In the 16c , 17c a maximum extended displacement position of the rail device is shown. Here is in the 16a , 16b , 16c the corresponding position is locked, ie the latching section 22a engages in the rack 15 . In the 17a , 17b , 17c the locking in the corresponding position is released, ie the latching section 22a does not engage in the toothed strip 15.

The locking device 6 also includes a restoring device 30, by means of which the engagement of the latching section 22a in the latching openings 17 of the rack 15 and the rotation of the actuating device 18 about the first axis of rotation 19 can be reset. The restoring device 30 is arranged on the slide rail 12 in the form of a spring element and is connected to the locking element 22 . In the 6 it can be seen how the restoring device 30 engages in a bore 48 on the locking element 22 . The return device 30 in the form of a spring element is tensioned by the rotation of the rear section or of the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 . After the user has moved the console device 1, he will relieve the actuating device 18. The spring force of the restoring device pushes the rear section or the latching section 22a of the locking element 22 upwards, as a result of which the latching section engages in the toothed strip 15 again. The spring force can be transferred back to the bracket element 31 by the transmission device 21 in the opposite direction, as a result of which it is shifted back to its original position. For this purpose, the front section 22b of the locking element 22 presses the front section 25a of the middle element 25 downwards. As a result, the rear portion 25b of the middle member 25 is displaced upward. Thus, the front portion 24a of the first member 24 is displaced upwards, which in turn rotates the rear portion 25b downwards. Eventually, this causes the lever portion 18b to rotate downward and the bracket portion 18a to rotate upward.

As already described, the user must keep the bracket element pressed down during the displacement of the console device 1 . The user can carry out the relocation manually.

According to the embodiment 18 the console device 1 can be operatively connected to a drive device. A displacement of the console device 1 along the longitudinal direction X can be driven by the drive device 32 after the locking has been released. Such a drive device 32 can be arranged between the base body 3 of the console device 1 and the vehicle cabin floor 4 or between the base body 3 and the cockpit device 2 . The drive device can be, for example, a spring device, a gas spring or an actuator. As a result, the console device 1 can be moved out of the cockpit device 2 automatically as long as the rail device is unlocked. In the 18 the locking device is not shown for reasons of clarity.

The applicant reserves the right to claim all features disclosed in the application documents as essential to the invention, provided they are new compared to the prior art, either individually or in combination. It is also pointed out that the individual figures also describe features which can be advantageous in and of themselves. The person skilled in the art recognizes immediately that a specific feature described in a figure can also be advantageous without adopting further features from this figure. Furthermore, the person skilled in the art recognizes that advantages can also result from a combination of several features shown in individual figures or in different figures.

Reference List

1

console setup

2

cockpit setup

2a

Cockpit setup section

3

Basic body of the console device

3a

Base section of the body

3b

Underside of the base section

4

vehicle body

5

rail device

6

locking device

7

upper surface of the body

8th

storage element

9

drawer unit

10

operating screen

11

rail facility

12

sliding rail

12a

Base body of the slide rail

12b

End sections of the slide rail

13

stationary rail

13a

Body of the stationary rail

13b

Stationary rail bearing arms

14

storage element

15

toothed strip

16

teeth

17

latch openings

18

actuating device

18a

ironing section

18b

lever section

19

first axis of rotation

20

second axis of rotation

21

transmission facility

22

locking element

22a

Latching section of the locking element

22b

front section of the locking element

22c

Main section of the locking element

22d

Recesses in the locking section

23

bottom of the console setup

24

first element of the transmission device

24a

front section of the first element

24b

back section of the first element

25

central element of the transmission device

25a

front section of the middle element

25b

posterior section of the middle element

26

fastener

26a

first angled portion of fastener

26b

Main section of fastener

26c

second angled portion of fastener

27

first storage facility

28

second storage facility

29

Recess of the slide rail

30

reset device

31

bracket element

32

drive device

33

vehicle cabin

34

double arrow

35

driver's seat

36

passenger seat

37

Driver's side footwell

38

Footwell on the passenger side

39

inner side of the rail device

40

connecting pin

41

Bore of Lever Section

42

Projection on the first element

43

back edge portion of middle panel

44

protrusion of the middle element

45

front edge portion of the locking element

46

first hole on the fastener

47

second hole on the fastener

48

Hole on the locking element

X

longitudinal axis

Y

latitude axis

Z

elevation axis

X'

longitudinal axis

Y'

latitude axis

Z'

elevation axis

Claims (13)

Console device (1) for a cockpit device (2), in particular for commercial vehicles, the console device (1) being arranged essentially centrally in relation to the cockpit device (2) along a width axis Y' and being displaceable along a longitudinal axis X' relative to the cockpit device (2), wherein a base body (3) of the console device (1) can be arranged on a vehicle body (4) by means of a rail device (5), the rail device (5) comprising at least one locking device (6) which allows the console device (1) to be displaced in a locked in the idle state, characterized in that the locking device (6) comprises an actuating device (18) which can be rotated at least in sections about a first axis of rotation (19), this first rotational movement being converted into a second rotational movement of a locking element (22 ) about a second axis of rotation (20) is transferrable, whereby the Ar locking of the rail device (5) can be released, the actuating device (18) having a lever section (18b) which lies along the longitudinal axis X behind the first axis of rotation (19), the lever section (18b) having a rear section (24b) a first element (24) of the transmission device (21) that is rotatable about the first axis of rotation (19) is non-positively and/or positively connected, with a front section (24a) of the first element (24) having a rear section (25b) of a the second axis of rotation (20) rotatable central element (25) of the transmission device (21) is non-positively and/or positively connected, with a front section (25a) of the central element (25) being connected to a front section (22b) of the locking element (22 ) is positively and/or non-positively connected. Console device (1) after claim 1 , characterized in that the base body (3) has an upper surface (7) along the height axis Z, the upper surface (7) being designed as a storage element (8), the storage element (8) having at least one recess area, wherein the storage element (8) can be displaced along the longitudinal axis X relative to the base body (3), at least one drawer element (9) being displaceably arranged in the base body (3). Console device (1) after claim 2 , characterized in that in the upper surface (7) of the base body (3) an operating screen (10), a tablet computer or a receptacle for a tablet computer is integrated. Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rail device (5) comprises at least one rail device (11) which has a substantially U-shaped slide rail (12) and a substantially U-shaped stationary rail ( 13), wherein the slide rail (12) encompasses the stationary rail (13) at least in sections and can be displaced relative to the stationary rail (13), with at least one bearing element (14) between the slide rail (12) and the stationary rail (13 ) is arranged, at least one toothed strip (15) being provided on the stationary rail (13), the toothed strip (15) having a plurality of teeth (16) and between the teeth arranged outwardly open latching openings (17). Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in a rest state a latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) engages in the latching openings (17) of the toothed strip (15). Console device (1) after claim 5 , characterized in that the actuating device (18) is arranged in a lower region (23) of the console device (1) along the vertical axis Z, with a downward rotation of the actuating device (18) along the vertical axis Z causing a rotation of the latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) downwards along the height axis Z, as a result of which the engagement of the locking section (22a) in the locking openings (17) of the toothed strip (15) is released and the locking of the console device (1) is released. Console device (1) according to one of Claims 5 or 6 , characterized in that the actuating device (18) has a bracket section (18a) which is along the longitudinal axis X in front of the first axis of rotation (19). Console device (1) according to one of Claims 5 until 7 , characterized in that the locking device (6) comprises a fastening element (26) which is fastened to the slide rail (12), a first bearing device (27) being arranged on the fastening element (26), on which the actuation direction (18) and the first element (24) of the transmission device (21) are arranged so as to be rotatable about the first axis of rotation (19), the locking element (22) and the central element (25) of the transmission device (21) being arranged by means of a second Storage device (28) are arranged on the slide rail (12), the slide rail (12) having a recess (29) through which the latching section (22a) of the locking element (22) protrudes at least in sections. Console device (1) according to one of Claims 5 until 8th , characterized in that the locking device (6) comprises a restoring device (30), by means of which the engagement of the locking section (22a) in the locking openings (17) of the toothed strip (15) and the rotation of the actuating device (18) about the first axis of rotation ( 19) can be reset, the reset device (30) being arranged on the slide rail (12) and being connected to the locking element (22), a reset of the locking element (22) being transferrable to the actuating device (18) by the transmission device (21). is. Console device (1) according to one of claims 3 until 7 , characterized in that the rail device (5) comprises two rail devices (11) spaced apart from one another along the width direction Y, the bracket sections (18a) of the actuating devices (18) being connected to one another by a bracket element (31), so that the actuating devices (18 ) can be operated simultaneously. Console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a drive device (32) is operatively connected to the console device (1), the drive device (32) causing a displacement of the console device (1) along the longitudinal direction after the locking device has been released X is drivable. Cockpit device (2) with a console device (1) according to one of the preceding claims. Vehicle cabin (33) for commercial vehicles with a cockpit device (2). claim 12 .

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