DE202015005734U1 - A container assembly for placement on an interior trim component of a vehicle and interior trim component with the container assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

A container assembly (1) for mounting in and / or on an interior trim component of a vehicle, comprising a receptacle (2) for collecting ash, having a substance dispenser (11) for delivering a fragrance and / or odor absorption substance (13) to an ambient air of the receptacle (2), wherein the substance dispenser (11) is mechanically triggered, so that at and / or after triggering a part of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance (13) is released into the ambient air of the receptacle (2), wherein the receptacle (2 ) has a triggering device (15) for the mechanical release of the substance dispenser (11).

Description

Technical area:

The invention relates to a container arrangement for arrangement in and / or on an interior trim component of a vehicle with the features of claim 1. The invention further relates to an interior trim component of a vehicle with the container arrangement having the features of claim 15.

Background:

There are already known ashtrays, which have a receiving device for perfumes and / or absorbents. For example, the document describes US 51 599 41 A , which is probably the closest prior art, an ashtray with a closed housing and with a hinged lid in which ash can be accommodated. In the ashtray, a shell is provided in which a deodorizing and neutralizing liquid is provided.

Description:

The invention has for its object to provide a functionally improved container assembly.

This object is achieved by a container assembly having the features of claim 1 and by an interior equipment component having the features of claim 15. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and / or the accompanying figures.

It is proposed according to one embodiment, a container assembly, which is designed for arrangement in and / or on an interior trim component of a vehicle. For example, the interior equipment component of the vehicle is a center console, a side trim device and / or a cockpit section of the vehicle. The vehicle is preferably designed as a car or truck.

The container assembly includes a receptacle configured to collect ashes. For this purpose, the receptacle on a container bottom and a container wall, which together include a plenum. Preferably, the collecting space is open upwards, in particular on a side opposite the container bottom. Through this opening, an occupant of the vehicle ash can be filled into the plenum. For example, the receptacle is cylindrical. It is also possible any other shape and / or outer contour, which is adapted to form the collection space.

The container arrangement has a substance dispenser which is designed to dispense a fragrance and / or odor absorption substance into an ambient air of the receiving container. For example, the substance dispenser is cylindrical and / or designed as an atomizer, in particular as a pump atomizer. The substance dispenser can be triggered mechanically, in particular by exerting pressure on a head of the substance dispenser. The head of the substance dispenser preferably has an outlet opening through which the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance can flow out of the substance dispenser. In particular, a part of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance is released into the ambient air of the receptacle during and / or after triggering of the substance dispenser.

The receptacle has a triggering device, which is designed for mechanical release of the substance dispenser.

It is advantageous that the occupant can easily and quickly manually control the release of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance by the triggering device. As a result, an odor load by smoker's pocket in a vehicle interior can be reduced and a well-being of the occupant in the vehicle can be increased.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the receptacle on a container lid. Preferably, the container lid is adapted to cover the opening of the receptacle and release as needed. Preferably, the container lid z. B. manually convertible from a first position to a second position. In particular, the container lid releases the collecting space in the first position at least partially. This allows the occupant to fill the ashes in the plenum. In particular, the opening of the collecting space in the second position is completely covered by the container lid. This avoids that an unpleasant odor, which is formed for example by the cigarette ash, can escape into an ambient air of the receptacle.

A preferred structural implementation of the invention provides that the container lid is pivotable relative to the container wall. In particular, the container lid can be transferred by a pivoting movement from the first to the second position. Possible in the context of the invention is that the container lid is pivotally connected to the container wall. In this case, the includes Container arrangement a hinge device, via which the lid is pivotally connected to the container wall.

Particularly preferred in the context of the invention is that the substance dispenser in the second position of the container lid is mechanically triggered and / or triggered. In particular, the container lid comprises the triggering device or the container lid forms the triggering device. For example, the container lid may have a pin or punch which is arranged on an underside directed towards the container bottom of the container lid. Here, the pin or stamp forms the triggering device. In particular, the pin or punch presses on the head of the cloth dispenser when the lid occupies the second position, and activates the cloth dispenser to release the fragrance and / or odor absorption. Alternatively, the underside of the container lid forms the triggering device. In this case, the lid presses in the second position with the bottom against the head of the dispenser so that it is activated to release the fragrance and / or odor absorption. In particular, the container lid covers the dispenser and the collection space when it occupies the second position.

In an optional embodiment of the invention, the substance dispenser z. B. arranged on the container wall or adjacent to the container wall in the collecting space and / or anordbar. It is possible that the container arrangement a suitable holding device z. B. includes a hook or a clamp with which the fabric dispenser is hung on the container wall, so that it protrudes into the plenum. However, it is preferred that the container arrangement, for. B. the container wall, a receiving device for the receptacle and / or has formed. For example, the receiving device is integrated in the container wall. In particular, the substance dispenser is arranged in the collecting space, that the head in the second position of the container lid by the triggering device is contactable pressing. As a result, the substance dispenser is activated to release the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance.

In a preferred implementation of the invention, the substance dispenser can be detached from the holding device and / or from the receiving device without tools and / or destruction. The substance dispenser is preferably replaceable and / or replaceable by a further substance dispenser. This is particularly the case when the fragrance and / or odor absorption material is used up or another scent direction is to be used.

In a preferred constructive implementation of the invention, the container lid has at least one recess. For example, the recess may be formed as a slot, a hole or a plurality of pores. It is preferred that the at least one recess is adapted to the outlet opening of the substance dispenser in size and / or shape. It is particularly preferred that the at least one recess is arranged in a top view of the receptacle congruent or overlapping with the outlet opening of the fabric dispenser. In particular, the fragrance and / or odor absorption material in the second position of the container lid can escape through the at least one recess into the ambient air of the receiving container.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the container arrangement comprises an attachment device for attachment to the receptacle, in particular to the container wall. Preferably, the attachment device comprises an attachment element, which is positively placed on an open, in particular upwardly open end of the container wall and / or is placed. Preferably, the attachment element to a shape and / or outer contour of the receptacle, in particular the container wall, adapted and / or similar. For example, the attachment element is annular, if the receptacle is designed as a circular cylinder. It is particularly preferred that the attachment element has a diameter which corresponds to the diameter of the open end of the container wall, in particular the opening of the receptacle. In particular, a height of the receptacle is increased in the mounted state of the attachment element on the container wall by a height of the attachment element.

Preferably, the container lid is arranged on the attachment element, in particular pivotally connected thereto, when the container arrangement comprises the attachment device. In particular, the attachment element in this case comprises the hinge device, via which the lid is pivotally connected.

It is particularly preferred that the attachment device has and / or forms the holding device or receiving device for the substance dispenser. For example, the holding device and / or the receiving device may be connected to the attachment element and / or be integrally formed thereon. In particular, the attachment element is placed on the receptacle so that the holding device and / or receiving device arranged in the collecting space and / or can be arranged. As a result, the substance dispenser accommodated or receivable in the holding device and / or receiving device can be arranged or arranged in the collecting space, preferably on and / or adjacent to the container wall. In particular, the container lid can contact as the triggering device in the second position, the head of the fabric dispenser and pressing operate, so that the fragrance and / or odor absorbent material flows through the outlet opening and exits through the at least one recess in the container lid in the ambient air of the receptacle.

It is advantageous that conventional receptacle for ash by the provision of the attachment device in a simple and cost-effective manner to be upgraded and / or upgraded to release the fragrance and / or odor absorption during the transfer of the container lid from the first to the second state and at the same time to hold back unpleasant ash smell in the collection room. It is also advantageous that the receptacle can be used as needed with or without the attachment device.

Another object of the invention relates to an interior trim component for a vehicle, in particular for a car or truck. The trim component comprises the container assembly according to the previous description and / or according to claims 1-14.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. Showing:

1 FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of a container assembly including a receptacle, an attachment and a container lid. FIG.

2 : the container arrangement 1 with a dispenser attachable to the container assembly, the container lid occupying a first position;

3 : the container arrangement 2 wherein the cloth dispenser is disposed on the container assembly and wherein the container lid occupies a second position.

Corresponding or identical parts are each provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

1 shows a side elevational view of a container assembly 1 , The container arrangement 1 is designed for arrangement in and / or on an interior trim component of a vehicle, in particular a car or truck. The interior equipment component of the vehicle is designed as a center console, a side trim device and / or a cockpit section of the vehicle.

The container arrangement 1 includes a receptacle 2 , a tower device 3 and a container lid 4 , The receptacle 2 is designed to hold ashes. It is cylindrical and has a circular cross-section. The receptacle 2 has a container bottom 5 and a container wall 6 on, sharing a collection room 7 for the ashes. The container wall 6 has an open top 8th through which an opening is formed through the container lid 4 is closable.

The attachment device 3 is to be placed on the container wall 6 educated. It comprises an attachment element 18 , which is formed annular. A diameter of the attachment element 18 equals or corresponds to a diameter of the open end 8th the container wall 6 , The attachment element 18 is form-fitting on the container wall 6 , especially on the open end 8th , put on. For this purpose, the attachment element 18 Form-fitting elements 12 , z. B. locking elements, on, over which the attachment element 18 on the container wall 6 is releasably attached. A height of the container wall 6 is through the tower of the tower device 3 on the open end 8th around a height of the attachment element 18 vergörßert.

The attachment device 3 includes the container lid 4 , The container lid 4 is circular and has a diameter which is the diameter of the open end 9 the container wall 6 and / or the attachment element 18 equals or equals. The container lid 4 is pivotable with the attachment element 18 connected. For this purpose, the attachment element 18 a hinge device 9 on.

The container lid 4 is from a first position O in a second position S can be transferred. In the first position O of the container lid 4 is the collection room 7 released and / or opened for receiving ash. In the second position S is the collection space 7 from the container lid 4 covered and / or closed by this.

The hinge device 9 includes a spring device 10 used to hold the container lid 4 is formed in the first position O. This will avoid the container lid 4 accidentally falls while driving in the vehicle. The transfer from the first position O to the second position S takes place manually by an occupant of the vehicle, in particular against a spring force of the spring device 10 ,

The container arrangement 1 includes a substance dispenser 11 ( 2 and 3 ), which releases a fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 is trained. The fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 is in a receiving space of the substance dispenser 11 added. The substance dispenser 11 is cylindrical and forms an atomizer, in particular as a pump sprayer. He has a head 12 on, which forms a pumping device. The head 12 has an outlet opening 17 for the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 on. When exerting a pressure on the head 12 becomes the fragrance and / or absorbent 13 through the outlet 17 Approved.

The container arrangement 1 , in particular the attachment device 4 , Has a holding and / or receiving device 14 for the substance dispenser 11 ( 2 and 3 ) on. The holding and / or receiving device 14 is at the tower element 18 arranged. In the attached state of the attachment element 18 is the holding and / or receiving device 14 in the collection room 7 arranged and / or protrudes into this. The holding and / or receiving device 14 is to a shape and / or shape of the dispenser to be used 11 adjusted, so that this form-fitting in the holding and / or receiving device 14 can be held.

2 shows the container assembly 1 out 1 , where the container lid 4 the first position O occupies. In the first position O, the substance dispenser 11 in the holding and / or receiving device 14 to be ordered. The substance dispenser 11 is so in the holding and / or receiving device 14 anordbar that the head 12 at least partially protrudes beyond this and in the second position S of the container lid 4 pushing through this to release the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 is triggerable.

3 shows the container assembly 1 with the container lid 4 in the second position S. In the second position S the lid covers 4 the collection room 7 completely, so no unpleasant ash smell from the receptacle 2 can escape. The container lid 4 forms a triggering device 15 for triggering the release of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 through the outlet 17 of the substance dispenser 11 ,

In the second position S or at the transfer of the container lid 4 from the first position O in the second position S contacted the container lid 4 with his bottom the head 12 of the substance dispenser 11 , The head 12 will go down, towards the collection room 7 pressed. As a result, a pumping operation in the receiving space of the dispenser 11 carried out and the release of the fragrance and / or odor absorption through the outlet opening 17 triggered.

The container lid 4 has at least one recess 16 on, by which the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance 13 in an ambient air of the receptacle 2 can escape. The at least one recess 16 For example, as a slot, an aperture, a hole or a perforation with a plurality of openings in a base material of the container lid 4 educated. The at least one recess 16 is congruent or overlapping with the exit opening 17 arranged. This allows the fragrance and / or odor absorption 13 in the second position S of the container lid 4 in the ambient air of the receptacle 2 reach. Through the container arrangement 1 is achieved in an advantageous manner that an unpleasant ash smell in the plenum 7 is retained and the fragrance and / or odor absorption 13 in the ambient air of the receptacle 2 can escape.

While at least one embodiment has been disclosed in detail above, it is to be appreciated that a variety of variations of the invention exist. It should also be appreciated that the at least one embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, fields of application, or configuration. Rather, the present disclosure should be a pleasant roadmap for implementing at least one embodiment. Thus, it should be recognized that various variations in the function or arrangement of elements of the at least one embodiment may be practiced without departing from the scope defined by the claims and their legal equivalents.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

A container assembly

2

receptacle

3

attached device

4

container lid

5

container bottom

6

container wall

7

plenum

8th

open end

9

hinge means

10

spring means

11

fuel dispensers

12

head

13

Fragrance and / or odor absorption substance

14

recording device

15

triggering device

16

recess

17

outlet opening

18

top element

O

first position

S

second position

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• US 5159941 A [0002]

Claims (15)

Container arrangement ( 1 ) for placement in and / or on an interior trim component of a vehicle, with a receptacle ( 2 ) for the collection of ashes, with a substance dispenser ( 11 ) for dispensing a fragrance and / or odor absorption substance ( 13 ) to an ambient air of the receptacle ( 2 ), wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) is mechanically triggered, so that at and / or after triggering a part of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance ( 13 ) in the ambient air of the receptacle ( 2 ) is released, wherein the receptacle ( 2 ) a triggering device ( 15 ) for the mechanical release of the substance dispenser ( 11 ) having. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 1, wherein the receptacle ( 2 ) a container bottom ( 5 ) and a container wall ( 6 ), which together form a collecting space ( 7 ) for the ashes, the container arrangement ( 1 ) a container lid ( 4 ), wherein the container lid ( 4 ) from a first position (O), in which the container lid ( 4 ) the collecting space ( 7 ) at least partially releases, in a second position (S), in which the container lid ( 4 ) the collecting space ( 7 ) completely covered, is convertible. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 2, wherein the container lid ( 4 ) the triggering device ( 15 ) or trains. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the container lid ( 4 ) can be transferred by a pivoting movement from the first position (O) in the second position (S). Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) in the second position (S) of the container lid ( 4 ) by the triggering device ( 15 ) is mechanically triggered. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the container arrangement ( 1 ) an attachment device ( 3 ) with an attachment element ( 18 ), wherein the attachment element ( 18 ) in an interlocking manner on an open end ( 8th ) of the container wall ( 6 ) can be placed and / or attached. Container arrangement according to claim 6, wherein the attachment device ( 3 ) tool-free and / or damage-free from the container wall ( 6 ) is solvable. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the container lid ( 4 ) pivotable with the attachment element ( 18 ) connected is. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 6 to 8, wherein the attachment device ( 3 ) a holding and / or receiving device ( 14 ) for the substance dispenser ( 11 ), wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) in the holding and / or receiving device ( 14 ) is receivable and / or received and wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) if necessary from the holding and / or receiving device ( 14 ) and by another substance dispenser ( 11 ) is replaceable. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 6 to 9, wherein the holding and / or receiving device ( 14 ) in the attached state of the attachment element ( 18 ) on the open end ( 8th ) of the container wall ( 6 ) in the collection room ( 7 ) is arranged. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) is designed as an atomizer, in particular as a pump sprayer. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 2 to 11, wherein the substance dispenser ( 11 ) an actuatable head ( 12 ) with an outlet opening ( 17 ) for the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance ( 13 ), wherein the container lid ( 4 ) the head ( 12 ) contacted in the second position (S) and actuated so that a release of the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance ( 13 ) through the outlet opening ( 17 ) is triggered. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to one of claims 2 to 12, wherein the container lid ( 4 ) at least one recess ( 16 ), through which the fragrance and / or odor absorption substance ( 13 ) at and / or after the triggering of the substance dispenser ( 11 ) in the second position (S) of the container lid ( 4 ) in the ambient air of the receptacle ( 2 ) escapes. Container arrangement ( 1 ) according to claim 13, wherein the at least one recess ( 16 ) in a top view of the receptacle ( 2 ) congruent or overlapping with the outlet opening ( 17 ) is arranged. Interior equipment component for a vehicle with the container arrangement ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims.

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