DE202020103607U1 - Organizer - Google Patents

Abstract

Organizer (1), for use in a vehicle interior, the organizer (1) having a flat support element (2), the support element (2) in an edge region (3) at least one fastening means (4) for fastening the organizer (1) on a vehicle seat (5), the support element (2) having at least one holding device (7) on a main surface (6) which has at least one opening (9, 13) each on at least two side surfaces (8, 12), thereby characterized in that the holding device (7) has on an upper side surface (8) a, a first opening (9) reversible, partially covering, cover (10) with a second opening (11) and on one, to the main surface (6) of the supporting element (2), the side surface (12) arranged in parallel has a third opening (13), the holding device (7) being designed at least in terms of its shape, size and rigidity in such a way that when a cuboid audio device (14) is received its peripheral surfaces ( 15) on de n side surfaces (12, 12 ', 12 ") of the holding device (7) are in contact, the holding device (7) having a holding strap (16) which is designed at least in terms of its shape, length and rigidity in such a way as to hold an object ( 17) on the audio device (14).

Description

The present invention relates to an organizer for use in a vehicle interior with a holding device attached to a support element which enables a rectangular audio device to be received and an object attached to the audio device when in use.

When driving a car, freedom of movement is restricted by the seated posture and seat belts. Children in particular find it difficult to withhold their current needs, such as thirst, hunger or boredom, which often leads to stressful situations while driving. The restricted freedom of movement increases these stress factors for children even more. A possibility of distraction is therefore often desirable, as the stress factors mentioned can be covered over in this way. However, conventional toys cannot be used, or only with difficulty, for use inside a vehicle, since a flat surface, such as a table, is often required for their use. Children's toys often also consist of several small parts, which can easily fall into the footwell of the vehicle and are then difficult to reach. When using radio plays, for example, they can be played either via the car radio, which is usually installed in the vehicle, or via an external data carrier such as a tablet or smartphone. However, these devices are often very expensive and also cannot be held correctly in the rear seat area in order to prevent them from falling.

In order to create entertainment for children through an audio device while driving a car and at the same time to make it possible to secure it, an organizer is required in which such an audio device can be safely recorded and an interaction is possible when it is used. It also makes sense to use an organizer to stow all the necessary utensils safely and within reach.

Various organizers are known from the prior art. However, these organizers are complex in terms of construction, and they are often heavy.

The US 6,763,986 B2 discloses an organizer having a substantially elongated, planar body made of a flexible material having a plurality of pockets on at least one side of the body. The organizer also has Velcro strap fastenings. The pockets are configured to hold a variety of conventional items, particularly items related to baby and toddler care. An interaction between utensils recorded in the organizer and a child is not possible and not desirable.

The US 2006/0075759 A1 discloses an organizer which can be attached to a rear area of a vehicle seat with at least one tape and which has a plurality of compartments, the compartments being formed for example from a mesh, a woven or non-woven, or a solid material. The compartments are designed to be lockable or non-lockable, with paper, pens, mobile phones or digital assistants, for example, being able to be received in the non-lockable compartments. An interaction between utensils recorded in the organizer and a child is also not possible here.

It is therefore the object of the invention to provide a utensil, in particular an organizer that accommodates audio equipment, which enables interaction between audio equipment and child when in use.

The object is achieved by an organizer for use in a vehicle interior, the organizer having a flat support element, the support element having at least one fastening means in an edge region for fastening the organizer to a vehicle seat, the support element on a main surface having at least one holding device which has at least one opening each on at least two side surfaces, the holding device having a first opening reversibly, partially covering, cover with a second opening on an upper side surface and a side surface arranged parallel to the main surface of the support element has third opening, the holding device being designed at least in terms of its shape, size and rigidity such that when a cuboid audio device is received, its peripheral surfaces rest against the side surfaces of the holding device, the holding device having a retaining strap is, which is designed at least in its shape, length and rigidity in such a way to hold an object on the audio device when it is used.

Advantageously, the flat support element is made of a flexible, lightweight material with a high tensile strength, in order, for example, to be able to fold the organizer for transport without having to apply great forces. A high tensile strength protects the support element from wearing out or tearing due to a high load. A flat design of the support element is particularly advantageous because a depth of the support element is reduced, and thus an available free space is only slightly restricted in the rear seat area. The fastening means is advantageously arranged in an edge region of the support element, so that the fastening means does not hinder the use of the holding device located on the support element. The fastening means are advantageously designed as straps with locking mechanisms, in particular with a hook-and-eye, buckle, snap fastener or Velcro connection. In order to secure the organizer on a vehicle seat, the organizer advantageously has at least one fastening means, in particular two or four fastening means. In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening means are arranged evenly distributed on the upper and lower sides of the support element so that the support element can be clamped onto the surface of the vehicle seat. The fastening on the upper and lower sides, in particular on the upper side of the support element, advantageously prevents a gravitational bending of the support element in such a way that an upper part of the support element overhangs a lower part of the support element. The holding device is advantageously positioned on the support element in such a way that the holding device can be easily reached with the hands for a passenger, in particular for a child, from a sitting posture that is customary during the journey. Accordingly, the holding device is particularly advantageously arranged in an upper area, which is in particular an upper third of the support element. The holding device advantageously has a first opening on an upper side surface, which is designed such that the audio device can be received in the holding device through the first opening. The first opening is particularly advantageously encompassing the entire area of the upper side surface. Furthermore, the cover which reversibly, partially covers the first opening is arranged on an upper edge of the holding device which touches the support element. In particular, the cover is sewn, glued or buttoned connected to the support element. The type of connection is chosen in an advantageous manner such that pivoting with as little resistance as possible from an upper vertical position of the cover, while the audio device is being received or removed from the holding device, to a lower horizontal position is possible when in use. The cover for its part has a second opening which is advantageously arranged centrally on the base of the cover. An eccentric arrangement of the second opening is also according to the invention. Accordingly, the second opening is advantageously not to be covered by any further components. The size and positioning of the second opening is designed in such a way that it is not possible to remove the audio device through the second opening when the cover is closed, but unhindered operation of the operating elements is ensured. According to the invention, the side face having the third opening is arranged parallel to the main face. According to the invention, the parallelism is not limited to its mathematical sense. Thus, a side surface is also according to the invention which deviates from parallelism, but still has the smallest angular deviations from the main surface of the support element in comparison to the other side surfaces in relation to the three planes of rotation. The third opening is advantageously arranged in the middle of the side surface. The holder device is particularly advantageously designed in such a way that when the audio device is received, its peripheral surfaces are essentially in contact with the side surfaces of the holder device. According to the invention, the corresponding surfaces are in contact with each other when the surfaces are in contact with at least 50%, since manufacturing tolerances and the need for play for low-resistance insertion and removal of the audio device make it difficult for all side surfaces to rest fully on the peripheral surfaces. It is particularly advantageous for the surfaces to rest against one another by at least 70%, in particular at least 90%, in order to prevent the audio device from slipping within the holding device as far as possible and therefore to ensure the greatest possible security of the audio device. Due to the cuboid shape of the audio device, the shape of the holding device according to the invention is also essentially cuboid, the internal dimensions of the holding device essentially corresponding to the external dimensions of the audio device. According to the invention, the rigidity of the holding device is selected such that slight impacts against the holding device are absorbed and the holding device is independently developing its shape. According to the invention, the retaining strap is made of a material that can be used for a Velcro connection. This enables the retaining strap to be continuously adapted to the object. The retaining strap is essentially flexible, which also particularly advantageously increases the adaptability of the retaining strap to the object. Another possibility of fixing the retaining strap, such as, for example, snap fasteners or tab or knot connections, is also according to the invention.

The formation of the third opening, after which it is not covered or covered by a mesh, is particularly advantageous. The third opening advantageously enables the sound coming from the audio device to propagate unhindered. An arrangement between audio device and holding device is therefore ideal in this way in which a loudspeaker output is arranged towards the third opening. In order to prevent the audio device from accidentally flying out of the third opening, it is advantageously covered with a net. in the In the event that the third opening is not covered, its size is selected in such a way that the audio device cannot fly out due to the proportions. Accordingly, the third opening should advantageously be selected to be smaller than a smallest side of the audio device. In addition, the third opening is to be made larger than the loudspeaker output.

In a further development of the invention it is provided that the holding device has an edge surrounding at least the upper side surface and a lower side surface, the edge having a lower rigidity than the side surfaces of the holding device. The edge is particularly advantageously formed from a fabric. The edge in its embodiment is more flexible than the side surfaces of the holding device, which simplifies kinking or bending of the edge for transport purposes.

According to the invention, the lid can be closed with a closing device formed on the edge, in particular with a zipper or Velcro. The locking device is used particularly advantageously to protect the audio device from accidentally falling out. Due to the flexible nature of the edge, the locking device can easily be connected to it, for example sewn, glued or buttoned. The cover advantageously has a closing device corresponding to the closing device of the edge. Reversible types of connection, such as a zip fastener or Velcro, are particularly advantageous when easy opening and closing of the locking device is necessary and the connection should have a certain degree of tensile strength.

It is further provided in an embodiment of the invention that the second opening has at least the same area size as a standing surface of the object held on the audio device. The second opening is particularly advantageously designed in such a way that the standing surface of an object comes into contact with a top side of the audio device. Furthermore, the second opening is designed at least in terms of its area size such that possible operating elements of the audio device can be reached via the second opening.

According to the invention, the holding device is formed from a woven material. Woven materials are highly flexible depending on the use of the thread and the density of the seam. A woven material is particularly advantageous, which protects the audio device from external influences, such as light impacts or low moisture, when in use, has a low weight and is so flexible in its shape that the holding device can also be folded for transport purposes. The side surfaces are particularly advantageously formed from a fabric which has a plastic coating. The plastic coating is advantageously designed to be water-repellent.

In a further development of the invention it is provided that the support element has pockets, nets or insert rings which are designed with or without a cover. The pockets, nets or insertion rings are advantageously arranged on the same main surface as the holding device. An arrangement of pockets, nets or insertion rings on a surface formed opposite to the main surface is also according to the invention. To accommodate further utensils, the support element particularly advantageously has pockets in which, for example, small toys or books can be accommodated. Nets are particularly suitable for storing fruit or handkerchiefs, while insert rings are suitable for holding crayons or other essentially cylindrical objects. For the safe storage of utensils that are to be protected against accidentally falling out, it is advantageous to attach a cover to a pocket. These lids also advantageously have a closing device which, for example, has a zip fastener, Velcro fastener or a button connection. Lids without a closing device are also according to the invention.

• 1 Draufsicht eines Organizers an einem Fahrzeugsitz
• 2a und 2b Perspektivische Detailansicht einer Haltevorrichtung, eines Audiogerätes und eines Gegenstandes

The invention is described below by way of example with reference to three drawings. The figures show in detail:

• 1 Top view of an organizer on a vehicle seat
• 2a and 2 B Perspective detailed view of a holding device, an audio device and an object

1 shows a top view of an organizer 1 , which on a vehicle seat 5 via fasteners 4th , 4 ' is attached. The fasteners 4th , 4 ' are in an edge area 3 a support element 2 and are formed in this embodiment as bands. The support element 2 on a main area 6th Bags 23 , 23 ' , with the bag 23 a lid 10 ' has three networks 18 ' , 18 " , Insert rings 24 and a holding device 7th on. The bags 23 , 23 ' who have favourited Networks 18 ' , 18 " and the insert rings 24 can be used to store utensils and toys for children. The arrangement of the pockets 23 , 23 ' , Networks 18 ' , 18 " , Insert rings 24 and the holding device 7th is chosen so that large, mostly also heavier utensils can be accommodated in a lower area uB. In a middle area there are mB the network 18 ' that come with a lid 10 ' lockable pocket 23 as well as insert rings 24 arranged. The insert rings 24 are particularly suitable for storing pens, medium-sized objects are in the net 18 ' or the bag 23 stowable. The pocket 23 is among other things suitable for holding sensitive utensils, as the lid 10 ' prevents the utensils from accidentally falling out. There is also increased protection against moisture compared to the net 18 ' given. The holding devices are in an upper area above 7th as well as two other smaller networks 18 " arranged. The holding device 7th is used to accommodate an audio device 14th what should be achievable for a child in a sitting position when needed. The smaller networks 18 ' allow the inclusion of small items such as figures.

The holding device 7th has a lid 10 as well as a side face 12 with a third opening 13th on. The lid 10 is designed in such a way that it prevents the audio device from accidentally falling out 14th prevented. In addition, the holding device 7th a strap 16 for holding an object 17th on the audio device 14th on. The strap 16 is shown in this embodiment as a flexible band, which circumferentially around an object 17th is attachable. Next is in the holding device 7th the audio device 14th which controls 25th having.

2a shows a perspective detailed view of the holding device 7th , of the audio device 14th and the subject 17th , these being arranged one above the other at a distance from one another. The object 17th has a stand area 22nd on, which in use with a top 28 of the audio device 14th comes into contact. The object 17th can have all possible three-dimensional shapes, for example the shape of a male figure. The audio device 14th is essentially cube-shaped and has a circumferential surface 15th a variety of speaker outputs 27 on. Next, the audio device 14th one perpendicular to the peripheral surface 15th arranged circumferential surface 15 ' on what the depth of the audio device 14th Are defined. On the top 28 instructs the audio device 14th further two control elements 25th on, whereby these are similar in shape, but differ in size. The recording direction R defines the direction in which the audio device 14th must be moved to in the holding device 7th to be included. The holding device 7th shows next to side faces 12 , 12 ' and an upper side surface 8th a lid 10 on. The side face 12 has a third opening 13th on which through a network 18th covered is formed. The top face 8th has a first opening 9 on, which in its area size is essentially a circumferential surface 15th , 15 ' of the audio device 14th corresponds. The holding device 7th one on one edge 20th arranged locking device 21st on. This corresponds to the lid 10 such that the first opening 9 reversible partially through the lid 10 is coverable. a handle element 26th is designed to the locking device 21st to be adjusted manually between an open and closed position. The lid 10 further has a centrally arranged second opening 11 on.

2 B shows a perspective detailed view of the holding device 7th , of the audio device 14th and the subject 17th , these being arranged in a manner corresponding to the type in a use case. Here is the audio device 14th in the holding device 7th recorded, with the audio device 14th so in the holding device 7th is arranged that the speaker output 27 through the third opening 13th is visible. The controls 25th protrude through the first and second openings 9 , 11 from the holding device 7th so that they can be easily operated when needed. The holding device 7th further has two edges 20th , 20 ' on, with an edge 20th the top side face 8th enclosing and an edge 20 ' a lower side face 19th encloses. The object 17th is held by a strap 16 which is attached to the holding device 7th is arranged, includes. The strap 16 serves to attach the object 17th on the top 28 of the audio device 14th . Accordingly, the object also occurs 17th in use through the first and second opening 9 , 11 through. The handle element 26th is along the locking device 21st at one compared to 2a arranged at the other end.

List of reference symbols

1

Organizer

2

Support element

3

Edge area

4.4 '

Fasteners

5

Vehicle seat

6th

Main area

7th

Holding device

8th

upper side surface

9

first opening

10, 10 '

cover

11

second opening

12, 12 '

Side face

13

third opening

14th

Audio device

15, 15 '

Peripheral surface

16

Retaining strap

17th

object

18, 18 ', 18 "

network

19th

lower side surface

20, 20 '

edge

21st

Locking device

22nd

Stand space

23, 23 '

bag

24

Insert rings

25th

Control element

26th

Handle element

27

Speaker output

28

Top

R.

Shooting direction

uB

lower area

mB

middle area

if

upper area

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Patent literature cited

• US 6763986 B2 [0005]
• US 2006/0075759 A1 [0006]

Claims (7)

Organizer (1), for use in a vehicle interior, the organizer (1) having a flat support element (2), the support element (2) in an edge region (3) at least one fastening means (4) for fastening the organizer (1) on a vehicle seat (5), the support element (2) having at least one holding device (7) on a main surface (6) which has at least one opening (9, 13) each on at least two side surfaces (8, 12), thereby characterized in that the holding device (7) has on an upper side surface (8) a, a first opening (9) reversible, partially covering, cover (10) with a second opening (11) and on one, to the main surface (6) of the support element (2), the side surface (12) arranged in parallel has a third opening (13), the holding device (7) being designed at least in terms of its shape, size and rigidity in such a way that when a cuboid audio device (14) is received its peripheral surfaces ( 15) to d en side surfaces (12, 12 ', 12 ") of the holding device (7) bear, the holding device (7) having a holding strap (16) which is designed at least in its shape, length and rigidity in such a way that an object ( 17) on the audio device (14). Organizer (1) Claim 1 , characterized in that the third opening (13) is not covered or covered by a net (18). Organizer (1) Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the holding device (7) has an edge (20) enclosing at least the upper side surface (8) and a lower side surface (19), the edge (20) being less rigid than the side surfaces (12, 12) ', 12 ") of the holding device (7). Organizer (1) Claim 1 , 2 or 3 , characterized in that the cover (10) can be closed with a closing device (21) formed on the edge (20), in particular with a zipper or Velcro. Organizer (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second opening (11) has at least an area size of a standing surface (22) of the object (17) held on the audio device (14). Organizer (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the holding device (7) is formed from a woven material. Organizer (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support element (2) has pockets (23), nets (18 ') or insert rings (24) which are designed with or without a cover (10').

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