EP1797266B1 - Lid opening mechanism - Google Patents

Abstract

The Invention relates to a lid opening mechanism (A), for opening a lid element (1) on a fist side (Y1) about a first lid rotational axis (21), or optionally on a second side (Y2) about a second lid rotational axis (22), whereby the first rotational axis (21) and the second rotational axis (22) are each formed from a front (21a) or (21b) and a rear (22a or 22b) rotational axis element. The operating devices (B1, B2) are connected to and cooperate after a fashion with a rotational axis control device (M), with a control element (150) and with operating bars (161, 162) which cooperate with the operating devices (B1, B2), such that on operating one of the operating elements (110 or 120) for activation of the first or second rotational axis (21 or 22) a control element (150) locks the other operating element (120 or 110) respectively.

Description

The invention relates to a lid opening mechanism, in particular suitable for use for a center console of a motor vehicle.

From the EP 0 494 496 B1 For example, a detachable double-choke device for a console box is known.

From the EP 0 562 244 B1 a lid opening and closing device is known, which is designed such that a lid body of a box body from any, the right and or left side can be opened and closed.

From the JP 03127826 an opening mechanism is known with which a lid can be opened on two sides. The axes of rotation are divided into two parts. To open the lid on one side, the rotational axis parts of the other side are wedge-shaped apart pressed to retract the ends of the rotary axis parts in corresponding receptacles of the container and form an effective axis of rotation.

Also from the DE 101 51 704 C2 is an opening mechanism for opening a lid on two sides known in which the axes of rotation are each divided into two. The axes of rotation are moved apart or by a transverse to this, also two-piece actuator at its ends guideways in which projections of respective facing ends of the rotary axis parts are guided such that the axes of rotation parts of the one side are driven apart when the rotary axis parts of the other side are driven together. The two parts of the actuating element are biased by a spring in a disassembled position.

A similar acting mechanism is in the US 5,931,336 disclosed.

The object of the invention is to provide a lid opening mechanism that is simple in construction and ensures safe operation.

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1. Further embodiments are given in the dependent on these respective subclaims.

• Scharnierleisten, von denen jede drehbar im Bereich einer ersten Deckel-Öffnungsseite mittels Scharnierleisten-Achsen an denjenigen Enden der Scharnierleisten, die im Bereich der ersten Längsseite an quer zu den Längsseiten verlaufenden Stoß-Seiten des Deckel-Elements angeordnet ist, drehbar gelagert sind und die Lagerungs-Einrichtungen zur Aufnahme der Drehachsen-Elemente aufweisen, um das Deckel-Element an der zweiten Längsseite aufschwenken zu können, wenn die ersten Drehachsen-Element in die Lagerungs-Einrichtungen der Scharnierleisten eingefahren und die zweiten Drehachsen-Elemente in einer eingefahrenen Stellung aus den Lagerungs-Einrichtungen zurückgefahren und teilweise in Lagerungs-Einrichtungen der Scharnierleisten hineinreichen,
• wobei die Drehachsen-Elemente an der zweiten Längsseite in einer ausgefahrenen Stellung durch die Lagerungs-Einrichtungen der Scharnierleisten hindurch und in Lagerungs-Einrichtungen in der Konsole hineinreichen, um ein Dreh-Gelenk zwischen dem Deckel-Element und den Scharnierleisten im Bereich der zweiten Längsseite auszubilden, wenn gleichzeitig die Drehachsen-Element der ersten Drehachse aus den Lagerungs-Einrichtungen der Scharnierleisten heraus gefahren sind, so dass das Deckel-Element an der ersten Längsseite aufgeschwenkt werden kann.

A lid opening mechanism is provided for opening a lid member on a first side about a first lid rotation axis, or alternatively on a second side about a second lid rotation axis, the first rotation axis and the second rotation axis respectively of front and rear Rotary axis element are formed, which are movable between a retracted and an extended position, with a first actuating device having a first actuating element and a second actuating device with a second actuating element, each mechanically such with the front and coupled to the rear pivot axis element of the first axis of rotation or the second axis of rotation, that by operating one of the actuating elements, the front and the rear pivot axis element of the associated axis of rotation are moved into corresponding, with the console-related guide devices, so that the first axis of rotation or the second D Rehachse can act as a rotation axis for opening the lid on the respective opposite side, wherein the lid actuator comprises:

• Hinge bars, each of which is rotatably mounted in the region of a first lid opening side by means of hinge strips at those ends of the hinge strips, which is arranged in the region of the first longitudinal side at transversely to the longitudinal sides extending thrust sides of the lid member, and the Bearing means for receiving the rotary axis elements to the lid member at the second To be able to swing longitudinal side, when the first pivot axis element retracted into the storage facilities of the hinge strips and the second pivot elements retracted in a retracted position from the storage facilities and partially extend into storage facilities of the hinge strips,
• wherein the rotary axis elements extend on the second longitudinal side in an extended position through the bearing means of the hinge strips and in bearing means in the console to form a rotary joint between the lid member and the hinge strips in the region of the second longitudinal side when at the same time the rotation axis element of the first axis of rotation are moved out of the storage facilities of the hinge strips, so that the cover element can be swung open on the first longitudinal side.

The hinge strips can be mounted against a spring preload on the front part or the rear part of the console.

Each actuator of the lid opening mechanism comprises an actuating rod, by which each actuating element is coupled to the control element, wherein the control element is arranged between the actuating rods and facing them facing control surfaces, in which during a movement is pushed by an actuating rod, the control element relative to the other actuating rod in a position at which this other actuating rod can not move the control element.

• Figur 1 eine schematische Schnitt-Darstellung des Deckelöffnungs-Mechanismus mit einem Koordinatensystem, wobei eine Einstellung des Deckelöffnungs-Mechanismus gezeigt ist, bei der das Deckel-Element um die negative X-Achse drehbar ist;
• Figur 2 die Doppelscharnier-Einrichtung in der Darstellung nach der Figur 1, wobei eine Einstellung der Doppelscharnier-Einrichtung gezeigt ist, bei der das Deckel-Element um die positive X-Achse drehbar ist;
• Figur 3 einen schematischen Längsschnitt der Doppelscharnier-Einrichtung durch die Ebene III der Figur 1 in der Blickrichtung R3 gesehen;
• Figur 4 einen schematischen Längsschnitt der Doppelscharnier-Einrichtung durch die Ebene IV der Figur 1 in der Blickrichtung R4 gesehen;
• Figur 5 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Zusatz-Fachs mit dem Deckel-Element in einer Montagestellung, bei der das Deckel-Element über ScharnierLeisten mit dem Ablagefach verbunden von diesem abgehoben gezeigt ist;
• Figur 6 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Ablagefaches mit dem Deckel-Element in einer Betriebsstellung in der Blickrichtung der Figur 5, bei der das Deckel-Element nach einer ersten Seite geöffnet ist;
• Figur 7 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Ablagefaches mit dem Deckel-Element in einer Betriebsstellung von einer gegenüber der Darstellung der Figur 6 entgegen gesetzten Blickrichtung, bei der das Deckel-Element nach einer zweiten Seite geöffnet ist;
• Figur 8 eine perspektivische Darstellung des Deckel-Elements mit einer Drehachsen-Steuervorrichtung;
• Figur 9 eine ausschnittsweise Darstellung der Drehachsen-Steuervorrichtung mit einem Steuerschieber und Teilen der Betätigungsstangen jeweils in einer neutralen Stellung,
• Figur 10 die Darstellung der Drehachsen-Steuervorrichtung nach der Figur 9, bei der sich eine erste Betätigungsstange in einer Freigabestellung und die zweite Betätigungsstange in einer arretierten Stellung befinden,
• Figur 11 die Darstellung der Drehachsen-Steuervorrichtung nach der Figur 9, bei der sich die zweite Betätigungsstange in einer Freigabestellung und die erste Betätigungsstange in einer arretierten Stellung befinden,
• Figur 12 eine Weiterführung der Erfindung, bei der die Drehachsen-Steuervorrichtung und eine Sperreinrichtung gezeigt ist.
• Figur 13 einen Ausschnitt eines Querschnitts in der XZ-Ebene von in der Figur 12 dargestellten Elementen der Sperreinrichtung.

In the following the invention will be described with reference to the attached figures, which show:

• FIG. 1 a schematic sectional view of the lid opening mechanism with a coordinate system, wherein an adjustment of the lid opening mechanism is shown, wherein the lid member is rotatable about the negative X-axis;
• FIG. 2 the double hinge device in the illustration after the FIG. 1 wherein an adjustment of the double hinge device is shown, wherein the lid member is rotatable about the positive X-axis;
• FIG. 3 a schematic longitudinal section of the double hinge device through the level III of FIG. 1 seen in the direction R3;
• FIG. 4 a schematic longitudinal section of the double hinge device through the plane IV of FIG. 1 seen in the direction R4;
• FIG. 5 a perspective view of the additional tray with the lid member in a mounting position, in which the lid member is connected via hinge strips connected to the storage compartment lifted from this;
• FIG. 6 a perspective view of the storage compartment with the cover element in an operating position in the direction of the FIG. 5 in which the lid member is opened to a first side;
• FIG. 7 a perspective view of the storage compartment with the lid member in an operating position of one with respect to the representation of FIG. 6 opposite viewing direction, in which the lid member is open to a second side;
• FIG. 8 a perspective view of the lid member with a rotary axis control device;
• FIG. 9 a partial view of the rotary axis control device with a spool and dividing the actuating rods each in a neutral position,
• FIG. 10 the representation of the rotary axis control device according to the FIG. 9 in which a first actuating rod is in a release position and the second actuating rod is in a locked position,
• FIG. 11 the representation of the rotary axis control device according to the FIG. 9 in which the second actuating rod is in a release position and the first actuating rod is in a locked position,
• FIG. 12 a continuation of the invention, in which the rotary axis control device and a locking device is shown.
• FIG. 13 a section of a cross section in the XZ plane of in the FIG. 12 illustrated elements of the locking device.

To describe the invention, reference will be made to a reference coordinate system having an X, a Y and a Z axis. With the lid opening mechanism according to the invention, a cover element or cover D, which is arranged on a console K, are opened by a first side Y1 and a second side Y2, so that the cover D is then swung to the respective side. The X-axis is transverse to these sides. In the arrangement of the lid opening mechanism A according to the invention on a storage compartment of a center console in a motor vehicle, the X-axis preferably extends in the assumed direction of travel of the vehicle. For this case, e.g. Y1 is the driver side and Y2 is the passenger side.

The console K preferably has a storage compartment which covers the cover D in its closed position wholly or partially. For further description will a front part 1a as seen in the X direction and a rear part 1b of the console K, between which the longitudinal sides 11, 12 of the cover D extend at the first Y1 and second Y2 sides thereof.

The opening of the cover element or the cover D on the first side Y1 ( FIGS. 1 and 7 ) is performed by rotation of the lid D about a first lid rotation axis 21, which is located on a first lid longitudinal side or lid opening side 11. In an analogous manner, the opening of the lid D takes place at the second side Y1 opposite the first side Y1 (FIG. Figures 2 and 6 ) by rotation about a second lid rotation axis 22 located on a second lid longitudinal side or lid opening side 12.

The first axis of rotation 21 and the second axis of rotation 22 are each formed of a front 21a and 22a and a rear 21b and 22b axis of rotation element, which are seen in the longitudinal direction, preferably axially behind each other and arranged to move. For this purpose, the front 21 a and 21 b rear first axis of rotation element of the first axis of rotation 21 of at least one arranged in the cover element D guide means 23 a and 23 b stored or guided. Similarly, the front 22a and rear 22b second pivot axis element of the second axis of rotation 22 of at least one arranged in the cover element D guide means 24a and 24b stored or guided.

The lid opening mechanism A has a lid actuator B having a first operating device B1 with a first actuating element 110 and a second actuating device B2 with a second actuating element 120. Preferably, the first actuating element 110 is located on the first side Y1 of the lid D and the second actuating element 120 is located on the second side Y1 of the lid D. The positions of the actuation elements 110, 120 can be carried out in particular according to ergonomic aspects. For example, the actuating elements 110, 120 may also be arranged centrally on the top of the lid D.

The first actuating device B1 is mechanically coupled to the front 21a and the rear 21b pivot axis element of the first axis of rotation 21 such that operated by actuation of the first actuating device B1, the front 21 a and the rear 21 b rotating axis element apart and in corresponding, associated with the storage compartment guide means are driven, so that the first axis of rotation 21 can act as a rotation axis for opening the lid 1 on the opposite side Y2. Analogously, the second actuating device B2 is mechanically coupled to the front 22a and the rear 22b pivot axis element of the second pivot axis 22 such that by operating the second actuating device B2, the front 22a and the rear 22b pivot axis elements are moved apart and in corresponding, associated with the storage compartment guide means are driven, so that the second axis of rotation 22 can act as a rotation axis for opening the lid 1 on the opposite side Y1.

The lid actuator B cooperates with a rotary axis control device M with a control element 150 which is provided so that upon actuation of one of the actuating elements 110 or 120 for activating the first and second rotational axis 21 and 22 respectively other actuation element 120 or 110 is locked, so that at the same time can not be operated at the same time associated with this axis of rotation elements. For this purpose, the actuating devices B1, B2 are functionally connected to the control element 150, which exerts the said blocking effect on the respective non-actuated actuating element.

In the opening mechanism A according to the invention, the movement of the respective pair of axes of rotation elements of the first or second axis of rotation 21 and 22 between the activated and the release position via lever devices 121 and 122, the position of an actuating element 110, 120th mechanically coupled to the position of the respective associated rotary axis elements 21 a, 21 b and 22 a, 22 b. As a result, by means of an operation, for example, the first actuating device B1, the front 21 a and the rear 21 b pivot axis element of the first axis of rotation 21 are pushed apart to drive the first axis of rotation 21 in corresponding, arranged outside the lid D storage facilities, so that the first axis of rotation 21 to an effective axis of rotation is and the lid D can be pivoted about this first axis of rotation 21. The same applies to the second actuating device and the second axis of rotation 22nd

This mechanical coupling can alternatively be solved differently. For example, the coupling between the actuating device B1, B2 and the axes of rotation elements can also take place via a different mechanism or an electric drive.

The ability to open the lid D from two sides Y1, Y2, according to the invention by means of a front hinge bar 30a, which is located at the front portion 1 a of the console K, and a rear hinge bar 30b, the rear portion 1 b of the console K is located, realized. For further description, the front and rear regions 1 a and 1 b arranged at the front and rear shock side of the cover element D are denoted by the reference numerals 6a and 6b respectively.

The lid actuator B, with which opening and locking of the lid member 7 is possible to two sides, comprises the two along the lid opening sides 11, 12 extending lid pivot axes 21 and 22 and two transverse to this, along the front and rear shock side 6a, 6b of the cover element 5 extending front and rear hinge strips 30a and 30b, both on the same lid-opening or lid longitudinal side, so either the first or the second lid-opening or lid longitudinal side 11 and 12, are rotatably mounted. In the in the FIGS. 1 to 7 In the embodiment shown, the first ends 31 a, 31 b of the hinge strips 30 a and 30 b are located on the first lid opening or longitudinal side 11 and by means of a front and a rear hinge bar axis 51 a and 51 b, in the following short axis Elements called, stored. In the further description of the invention is based on this arrangement.

The first ends 31 a, 31 b of the hinge strips 30 a and 30 b are each rotatably supported by a first bearing means 50 a and 50 b and preferably against a spring preload on the front part 1 a and the rear part 1 b of the console K and other by means of the front 21 a and rear 21 b pivot axis element mounted on the lid member D, when the front and the rear pivot axis element (21 a and 21 b) of the first axis of rotation (21) in the driven apart Position. Furthermore, the second ends 32a, 32b of the hinge strips 30a and 30b respectively by means of a second bearing means 70a and 70b on the one lid element D rotatable and preferably mounted against a spring bias and on the other by means of the front 22a and rear 22b axes of rotation -Lements on the front part 1a and the rear part 1 b of the console stored when the front and rear pivot elements (21 a and 21 b) of the first axis of rotation (21) are in the extended position.

The first storage device 50a or 50b respectively comprises the hinge strip axis or the axle element 51a or 51b, with which the respective hinge strip 30a or 30b rotatably and preferably against a spring bias on the front part 1a and the rear part 1b of the console 1 is mounted.

The preferably provided spring preload in the embodiment of the FIGS. 1 and 2 realized in each case by a front spring element 53a and a rear spring element 53b or by one of these spring elements, which on the one hand to a fastening device (not shown) on the front 1a and rear part 1b and the other at the Hinge strip axis 51a and 51b is fixed when the transmission element is mounted in a form-fitting manner in the hinge strip 30a, 30b. Alternatively, the transmission element can be mounted in a form-fitting manner in the front or rear part and rotatably in the hinge strips, in which case the spring element is fastened on the one hand to the transmission element and on the other hand to the hinge strip. Essential for the different design ways is that the at least one spring element 53a, 53b acts between the hinge strips 30a, 30b and the respective part 1a or 1b of the upper compartment 5. The force of the spring tension preferably acts in the opening movement of the lid member D about the first rotation axis 21, that is, the rotational force of the spring is directed in the positive x direction. Thereby, a balance of forces of the weight of the lid member 7, between pivot bearing frictional forces and between the spring force in a partially or fully opened position can be achieved and the lid member 7 can be kept stable in such a position.

In a preferred embodiment, the hinge strip axis 51a is rotatably mounted in a bearing device 61a in the front part 1a and rotationally fixed in a bearing device 59a in the front hinge strip 30a. Similarly, the hinge strip axis 51b is rotatably supported in a bearing device 57b in the rear part 1b and rotatably supported in a bearing device 61b in the rear hinge strip 30b. The storage devices 61a, 61b are arranged for receiving the hinge strip axis 51a or 51b on the front part 1a and the rear part 1b facing side of the hinge strip 30a and 30b. The rotational strength of these bearing devices 61a, 61b is preferably achieved in that the bearing contour of the bearing devices 61a, 61b form-fit with the corresponding cross-sections of the hinge strip axes 51a and 51b cooperate. As an alternative to this embodiment, the hinge strip axis can be rotatably mounted on the front 1a and rear 1b parts respectively by means of the bearing means 57a and 57b, respectively, and rotatably mounted on the hinge bars 30a and 30b by means of the bearing means 61a and 61b, respectively then the spring element 53a and 53b on the hinge strip axis 51 a and 51 b and on the other to a fastening device (not shown) is attached to the hinge strip 30a and 30b. In a further alternative, the rotatable and provided with a spring bias storage of the hinge strip 30a and 30b may also be realized differently.

On the cover element D facing sides of the first ends 31 a, 32 a of the hinge strips 30 a and 30 b is a storage device 63 a and 63 b for supporting the longitudinally displaceable axes of rotation elements 21 a and 21 b arranged. The storage of the longitudinally displaceable axes of rotation elements 21 a and 21 b in the corresponding storage Einrichtu, ng 63 a and 63 b takes place when the axes of rotation elements 21 a and 21 b brought by means of the actuating device B1 in a mutually apart driven position have been.

The front and rear pivot elements 21a, 21b can be moved out of or into the respective positioning device 63a or 63b by the first actuating device B1. In the disassembled state, in which the rotational axis elements are retracted into the respective storage devices 63a and 63b, the lid member D is fixed to the first lid longitudinal side 11 transversely to the axial direction of the first axis of rotation 21 and rotatably supported.

Optionally, the second storage device 70a or 70b respectively comprises a front and rear guide element 52a and 52b, with which the respective hinge strip 30a and 30b rotatably and preferably against a spring bias on the side facing the respective hinge strip 30a and 30b the lid member D is stored. The guide element can also be omitted, since the rotational axis elements 22a, 22b of the second axis of rotation 22 even in their combined position still partially extend into the bearing device 64a, 64b or a corresponding bore of the hinge strips and thereby form a corresponding axis.

The preferably provided spring preload in the embodiment of the FIGS. 5a and 5b is realized in each case by a front spring element 54a and a rear spring element 54b, which is fastened to a fastening device (not shown) on the cover element D and on the other hand to the guide element 52a or 52b , It is essential that the at least one spring element 54a, 54b between the hinge strips 30a, 30b and the respective side of the cover element D works. The force of the spring tension preferably acts in the opening movement of the lid member D about the second axis of rotation 22, so the rotational force of the spring in the negative X direction is directed to the opening of the lid member D on the second longitudinal side 11, a balance of power Weight of the lid member D to reach between pivot bearing frictional forces and between the spring force in a partially or fully open position and to keep the lid member D stable in such a position can. The front guide element 52a can thereby be rotatably mounted in a bearing device 58a in the cover element D and rotationally fixed in a bearing device 62a in the front hinge strip 30a, or vice versa. Similarly, the guide member 52b may be rotatably supported in a bearing device 58b in the lid member D and rotationally fixed in a bearing device 62b in the rear hinge rail 30b. The storage devices 62a, 62b are arranged for receiving the guide element 52a or 52b on the cover element D facing side of the hinge strip 30a and 30b. The rotational strength of these bearing devices 62a, 62b is preferably achieved in that the outer contour of the transmission elements 52a and 52b form-fit with the corresponding cross-sections of the bearing elements 62a, 62b of the hinge strips cooperate. Alternatively to this embodiment, the guide element 52a, 52b by means of the bearing means 58a and 58b rotatably on the corresponding side of the lid member D and by means of the bearing means 62a and 62b rotatably mounted on the hinge strip 30a and 30b in which case the spring element 54a or 54b is fastened to the guide element 52a or 52b on the one hand and to a fastening device (not shown) on the hinge strip 30a or 30b on the other hand. In a further alternative, the rotatable and provided with a spring bias storage of the hinge strip 30a and 30b may also be realized differently. In particular, the rotatable and sprung bearings of the front and rear hinge strip can also be realized differently.

At the second ends 32a, 32b of the hinge strips 30a and 30b, a bearing device 64a and 64b is preferably arranged in the form of through holes for supporting the longitudinally displaceable axes of rotation elements 21a and 21b. Furthermore, bearing devices 66a, 66b are arranged on the side of the front 1a or rear 1b part facing the respective hinge strip 30a or 30b. The storage devices 66a, 66b are located opposite the storage devices 64a, 64b, respectively, when the lid member is in the closed position. When the rotation axis elements 22a, 22b have been moved to their relatively disengaged position due to a corresponding operation of the second operation device B2, they project through the support devices 64a, 64b, respectively, and the respective ends of the rotation axis elements 22a, 22b are received or stored by the corresponding storage devices 66a, 66b. In this state apart of the rotational axis elements 22a, 22, the lid element D is fixed to the second longitudinal side cover 12 transversely to the axial direction of the second axis of rotation 22 and rotatably on the hinge strips and thus also with respect to the front and rear parts 1a and 1 b stored ( FIG. 2 ). The front and rear pivot elements 22a, 22b can be moved out of or into the respective bearing device 66a or 66b by the second actuating device B2. When the rotary shaft elements 22a, 22b have been moved to their relatively moved position due to a corresponding actuation of the actuating device B2, these partly project through the bearing devices 64a or 64b, and the respective ends of the rotary shaft elements 22a, 22b are not picked up by the corresponding storage devices 66a, 66b ( FIG. 1 ). In this state, therefore, the second ends 32a, 32b of the hinge strips 30a and 30b are fixed on the second longitudinal side 11 of the cover element D via the axes of rotation elements 22a, 22b transversely to the axial direction of the second axis of rotation 22, but the second ends 32a , 32b of the hinge strips 30a and 30b via the axes of rotation elements 22a, 22b transversely to the axial direction of the second axis of rotation 22 released relative to the front 1a and rear 1b part of the console K.

• mittels an dem Deckel-Element D angeordneten und in ihrer Längsrichtung jeweils auseinander- und zusammenfahrbaren ersten 21 a, 21 b und zweiten 22a, 22b Drehachsen-Elementen, die entlang der ersten 11 bzw. der zweiten 12 Deckel-Längsseite verlaufen,
• mittels Scharnierleisten 30a, 30b, die drehbar im Bereich einer ersten Deckel-Öffnungsseite 11 an entsprechenden Bereichen 1 a, 1 b der Konsole K angeordnet sind und die Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 63a, 63b und 62a, 62b zur Aufnahme der Drehachsen-Elemente 21 a, 21 b bzw. 22a, 22b aufweisen,
• mittels Scharnierleisten-Achsen 51 a, 51 b zur drehbaren Lagerung derjenigen Enden 31 a, 31 b der Scharnierleisten, die im Bereich der ersten Längsseite 11 gelegen sind, am vorderen und hinteren Bereich 1 a, 1 b der Konsole K, um das Deckel-Element D an der zweiten Längsseite 12 aufschwenken zu können, wenn die ersten Drehachsen-Element 21a, 21b in die Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 63a, 63b der Scharnierleisten eingefahren und die zweiten Drehachsen-Elemente aus de Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 66a, 66b zurück gefahren sind,
• wobei die Drehachsen-Elemente 22a, 22b an der zweiten Längsseite 12 in einer eingefahrenen Stellung teilweise in Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 62a, 62b der Scharnierleisten hineinreichen, um ein Dreh-Gelenk zwischen dem Deckel-Element D und den Scharnierleisten im Bereich der zweiten Längsseite 12 auszubilden, wenn gleichzeitig die Drehachsen-Element 21a, 21 b der ersten Drehachse 21 aus den Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 63a, 63b der Scharnierleisten 30a, 30b heraus gefahren sind, so dass das Deckel-Element D an der ersten Längsseite 11 aufgeschwenkt werden kann.

The storage of the lid element D with a first side 11 extending at its opening sides or a second longitudinal side 12 on a console or receptacle B with one of the first 11 and second lid long side associated first 1 and second 2 console longitudinal side takes place

• by means arranged on the cover element D and in their longitudinal direction in each case apart and collapsible first 21 a, 21 b and second 22a, 22b pivot axes elements which extend along the first 11 and the second cover 12 longitudinal side,
• by hinge strips 30a, 30b, which are rotatably arranged in the region of a first cover opening side 11 at corresponding regions 1a, 1b of the console K, and the bearing devices 63a, 63b and 62a, 62b for receiving the rotary axis elements 21a, 21b and 22a, 22b respectively,
• Hinge bars 51 a, 51 b for rotatably supporting those ends 31 a, 31 b of the hinge strips, which are located in the region of the first longitudinal side 11, at the front and rear portion 1 a, 1 b of the console K to the cover To be able to swing element D on the second longitudinal side 12, when the first pivot elements 21a, 21b retracted into the bearing means 63a, 63b of the hinge strips and the second pivot axes elements from the storage devices 66a, 66b driven back,
• wherein the rotational axis elements 22a, 22b at the second longitudinal side 12 in a retracted position partially extend into bearing means 62a, 62b of the hinge strips to form a pivot joint between the cover element D and the hinge strips in the region of the second longitudinal side 12 when at the same time the rotation axis element 21a, 21b of the first rotation axis 21 are moved out of the bearing devices 63a, 63b of the hinge strips 30a, 30b, so that the cover element D can be pivoted on the first longitudinal side 11.

To illustrate the operation of the lid opening mechanism A shows the FIG. 5 in a perspective view generally a console K in the form of a storage compartment F1 with the lid member D and the hinge strips 30a, 30b in a disassembled state in which the lid member D connected via the hinge strips with the console K or the tray and of this or this is shown lifted and at the but not - as provided in the operating position - the first 3 and the second 4 support or long sides of the compartment F1 are brought to rest with the longitudinal sides 11, 12 of the lid member. In the transition from this mounting position to the operating position so the first 3 and the second 4 support or longitudinal side of the console or receptacle K are brought to rest with the longitudinal sides 11 and 11 of the lid member by the hinge strips according to the arrows P1, P2 and the lid member D are pivoted in accordance with the direction PS.

The inventively provided rotary axis control device M comprises in a special continuation of the invention, two actuating rods 161, 162, which are each functionally connected to the axes of rotation 21, 22 via an actuating device B1 or B2 in connection, on the basis of a corresponding selection be pushed or moved apart by a user, the respective axes of rotation elements together. The rotation axis control device M may be located between the first and second rotation axes 21 and 22 and between the first and second operation devices B1 and B2, respectively, and has a control element 150. The control element 150 may be designed by its shape such that it can be moved in a defined manner only by the actuating rods 161, 162 which is activated or moved by means of a corresponding actuating device B1 or B2 associated therewith. The shape of the control member 150 achieves that the control member 150 is pushed on a movement by an actuating rod 161 or 162 relative to the other actuating rod 162 or 161 in a position in which this other actuating rod 162 or 161, the control element 150 can not move.

In each case one of the transmission rods 161, 162 can be blocked via a control element 150 as soon as the respective other transmission rod 161, 16 has been brought into the activated or released position by means of the correspondingly associated actuating device B1 or B2. With this mode of operation of the rotary axis locking device M, it is achieved that the cover element 7 can optionally be opened exclusively only on one longitudinal side 11, 12.

The FIGS. 1 and 2 show the two settings with which the lid element D is rotatable on the one hand about the positive X-axis and on the other hand about the negative X-axis. The rotation about the negative X-axis takes place about the first cover rotation axis 21 (FIG. FIG. 1 ), the rotation about the positive X-axis takes place about the second cover rotation axis 22 (FIG. FIG. 2 ). When releasing the rotation around the positive X-axis ( FIG. 2 ), the rotation about the negative X-axis is blocked by means of the control device M. Conversely, when releasing the rotation around the negative X-axis ( FIG. 2 ) the rotation about the positive X-axis by means of the control device M locked.

The actuating device B1, B2 causes by the actuation of the first actuating element B1, the first front 21 a and the first rear 21 b rotating axis element apart and by the actuation of the second actuating element B2, the second front 22 a and the second rear 22b pivot axis element is moved apart. In this embodiment, it is achieved by the control device M, that in a first function in a moving together, for example, the first rotation axis elements 21 a, 21 b due to the actuation of the first actuating element B1 in the actuation direction, the second actuating rod 162 is pressed in the actuation direction by means of the control element 150 in order to move the second actuation element in its initial position lock. As a result, it is not possible to simultaneously open the lid D on the second longitudinal side 12. ttt

The actuation element B1, B2 as well as the rotary axis control device M operatively connected thereto can be designed in different ways, if they fulfill the described function. Hereinafter, the operation element B1, B2 and the rotation axis control device M in the embodiment of the FIGS. 9 to 12 described.

The actuating elements 110, 120 of the actuating devices B1 and B2 are movable between two switching positions and guided to a guide or guide device 111, 112. On each switch element 110, 120, on the one hand, a lever 121a, 122a is articulated, which acts via a contact element 123a, 124a on the front pivot elements 21a and 22a. On the other hand, a lever 121b, 122b is articulated on each switch element 110, 120, which lever acts on the rear rotary axis element 21b, 22b via another abutment element 123b, 124b. Alternatively, the guide 111 can also be completely dispensed with or replaced by a functionally identical element, such as a lever. It is essential that the switching path predetermined between the switching positions is transmitted, for example via the levers 121a, 121b and 122a, 122b, to the rotational axis elements 21a, 21b or 22a, 22b such that the rotational axis elements 21a, 21b 22a, 22b are brought from a first position or initial position of the switch element 110 in a position close to each other or moved together in a second position or opening position, in which the axes of rotation elements 21 a, 21 b and 22 a, 22 b in a driven apart Position are located. In the embodiment of the actuating devices B1, B2 after the FIG. 12 the levers 121 a, 121 b and 122 a, 122 b are mounted in a joint 125 a, 125 b and 126 a, 126 b and also at one end via a driver or via a joint 127 a, 127 b and 128 a, 128 b with the guide device 111, 112 or directly connected to the switch element 110 articulated.

The switch element 110 or 120 acts via actuation rods 161 and 162, respectively, on a control slide 150 having a first control surface 151 for controlling the first actuation rod 161 and a second control surface 152 for controlling the second actuation rod 162 The control surfaces 151, 152 are designed such that upon movement of the first switch element 110 in its second or depressed position, the movement of the second switch element 112 is blocked and thereby held in its initial position and vice versa, that in a Movement of the second switch element 120 in its second or depressed position blocks the movement of the first switch element 110 and thereby held in its initial position. Furthermore, the control surfaces are designed such that the control slide 150 in the movement of the first switch element 110 in its second position to a first position ( FIG. 10 ) and in the movement of the second switch element 120 in its second position to a second position ( FIG. 11 ), ie in each end position, is pushed.

On the actuating rods 161, 162 or on the control slide 150 latching elements 165 and 166 are arranged, which engage in corresponding arranged on the cover element D Einrats devices when the actuating rods 161, 162 in the second positions the actuating elements 110, 120 corresponding positions have been moved or the control slide 150 has been moved to its end positions.

By means of a return mechanism N, the actuating rods and the actuating elements are brought into their initial position.

In a preferred embodiment, the control slide 150a or its control surfaces 151, 152 and the interacting with these bearing surfaces 155, 156 of the actuating rods 161, 162 after the FIGS. 9 to 11 educated. The control surface facing the first or second actuation rod 161 or 162 has an obliquely extending surface 171 or 172 with respect to the longitudinal direction of the actuation rod 161 or 162 and transversely with respect to this longitudinal direction extending surface 173 and 174, in which a movement of the control slide 150a is inhibited relative to the actuating rod 161 and 162, respectively. Also, the contact surface 155, 156 of the first and second actuating rod 161 and 162 preferably has an obliquely extending in relation to the longitudinal direction surface 175 and 176 and a transverse to this surface 177 and 178, wherein the first mentioned Surface 175 and 176 parallel to the inclined control slide surface 171 and 172 extends and the last-mentioned surface 177 and 178 parallel to the transverse control slide surface 173 and 174 runs.

In each case one actuating rod 161, 162 faces a transverse surface 173 or 174 and a sloping surface 171 or 172. The oblique surfaces 171 and 172 are seen in the longitudinal direction of the slider 150a arranged in regions on opposite sides of the spool. The transverse surfaces 173 and 174 of different sides of the control slide 150a are arranged offset to one another that when an actuating rod 161, 162 abuts on a transverse surface 173 or 174 and the other actuating rod 162 and 161, respectively a sloping surface 172 and 171 is applied and vice versa.

In the initial position, the inclined surface 171 of the control surface 151 and the inclined surface 175 of the actuating rod abut each other ( FIG. 9 ). The transverse to the longitudinal direction of the actuating rod extending surface 177 of the actuating rod and to this transverse surface 173 of the control surface 151 are arranged with respect to the resulting in this position range of abutting inclined surfaces one opposite.

The orientation of the inclined surfaces and the operation of the control slider 150 with the actuating rods 161, 162 is as follows: Upon actuation of an actuating rod 161 or 162 to a second position, the respective inclined surfaces 171, 175 and 172, 176 to each other, whereby the control slider 150 is moved transversely to the longitudinal direction of the actuating rods 161, 162.

On the opposite side of the actuator side, the respective transverse surface 178 or 177 of the respective non-actuated actuating rod 162 or 161 on the vertical surface 174 and 173 of the control surface 152, 151 moves to, until finally the vertical surface 178 or 177 of the actuated actuating rod 162 or 161 is brought into contact with the vertically extending surface 174 or 173 of the control surface 152, 151 ( FIG. 10, 11 ). In this state, the transverse surfaces on the side opposite to the operation side block movement of the operation rod. Thus, in the case where the lid member D is opened on one side, the operating member of the other side can be locked and can not be operated.

If one of the axes of rotation 21, 22 in its locked position and the respective opposite axis of rotation is in its release position, so that the cover element D can be opened at the longitudinal side located there, takes place by a return mechanism N reset the rotary axis elements in their initial position. The return mechanism N can be designed in various ways according to the prior art.

The return mechanism N can be realized by one or more spring devices. In a preferred embodiment, the control slide 150 is biased in an intermediate position between the end positions in a manner by means of a spring device on two sides, in which the control slide 150 by means of the spring means automatically from an end position to its center position is moved as soon as locking elements (not shown) have been brought out of their Einrats devices when closing the lid D by means of corresponding contact surfaces. This is done via an unlocking device which acts on the control slide 150 in a corresponding manner when the lid is opened on a longitudinal side 11, 12 closed lid and the corresponding lid longitudinal side 11, 12 with the respective longitudinal side console 1 , 2 comes to the plant.

• Durch die Betätigung des zweiten Betätigungs-Elements B2 werden zur Öffnung des Deckel-Elements D an dessen zweiter Deckel-Längsseite 12 die zweiten Drehachsen-Elemente 22a, 22b aus den Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 66a, 66b in am Deckel-Element D anliegenden Teilen 1a bzw. 1b der Konsole K zur Freigabe der zweiten Deckel-Längsseite 12 gegenüber der anliegenden Konsolen-Längsseite gefahren. Dadurch werden die ersten Scharnierleisten-Achsen 51a, 51b zu Drehachsen zur Öffnung des Deckel-Elements D zusammen mit den Scharnierleisten 30a, 30b an der ersten Längsseite 11, wobei die Enden der ersten Drehachsen-Elemente 21 a, 21 b die Beweglichkeit zwischen dem Deckel-Element D an dessen erster Längsseite 11 und den dieser nahe liegenden Enden 31 a, 32a der Scharnier-Elemente 30a, 30b das Deckel-Element D quer zur ersten Drehachse 21 fixieren (Figur 1). Da zuvor der Deckel D geöffnet sein kann und die Drehachsen-Elemente in einer zusammen gefahrenen Stellung sein können, ist der Rückstell-Mechanismus N vorgesehen, mit dem die ersten Drehachsen-Elementen 21a, 21 b in entsprechende Lagerungs-Einrichtungen 63a, 63b in den (im geschlossenen Zustand des Deckel-Elements D an den ersten Drehachsen-Elementen 21 a, 21 b gelegenen) Enden 31 a, 31 b der Scharnier-Elemente 30a, 30b eingefahren werden. Analoges gilt für die zweiten ersten Drehachsen-Elemente 22a, 22b.

In the FIGS. 12 and 13 schematically another possible embodiment of a rear-part mechanism N is shown. This has a connected to the console K cams and a connected to the control element 150 cam guide. The cam guide limits the position of the cam N1 relative to the control member 150, which is longitudinally displaceable relative to the cam. In this case, the shape of the cam guide, for example, by means of correspondingly extending ramps designed such that the control element is pushed into a middle position when the lid D is pivoted from an open position to the closed position. The operation of the closing of the lid member D at the first lid longitudinal side 11 and at the second lid longitudinal side 12 and the retraction of the rotary axis elements into their initial position by means of the return mechanism N is as follows:

• By the actuation of the second actuating element B2, the second pivot axes elements 22a, 22b from the storage devices 66a, 66b in adjacent to the cover element D parts 1a or for the opening of the lid member D on the second longitudinal side cover 12 1b of the console K for releasing the second long side of the cover 12 against the adjacent console longitudinal side driven. Thereby, the first hinge bar axes 51a, 51b to axes of rotation for opening the lid member D together with the hinge strips 30a, 30b on the first longitudinal side 11, wherein the ends of the first pivot elements 21 a, 21 b, the mobility between the lid Element D at its first longitudinal side 11 and its ends 31 a, 32 a of the hinge elements 30 a, 30 b fix the cover element D transversely to the first axis of rotation 21 (FIG. FIG. 1 ). Since the cover D can be opened beforehand and the rotary axis elements can be in a moved together position, the return mechanism N is provided, with which the first rotation axis elements 21a, 21b in corresponding storage devices 63a, 63b in the (In the closed state of the lid member D at the first axis of rotation elements 21 a, 21 b located) ends 31 a, 31 b of the hinge elements 30 a, 30 b are retracted. The same applies to the second first rotary axis elements 22a, 22b.

In the event that the double compartment device has a lower container F2, on which an upper container F1 pivotable over the pivoting mechanism 10 is arranged, a cover locking and releasing device or a cover misoperation locking device 300 is provided, with which the Opening mechanism A of the lid is locked when the pivoting mechanism is released and vice versa. With this an opening of the lid member D is locked when or as long as the upper compartment F1 does not rest in its initial position on the lower compartment F2, but is in an open position. For this purpose, a control lug 310 can be arranged on the console K. This has two abutment elements 311, 312, which in turn cooperates with each one abutment element 321, 322 of a locking lever means 320 when the lid member D is closed. The locking lever device 320 comprises two levers 321, 322, which are hinged together and which at their end represent the actuating switch 110 or 120 or are in communication therewith. The interaction of the system elements, the mobility of the lever 331, 332 and thus the actuation of the actuation switch or the switch elements 110, 120 is blocked, so that an opening of the lid element D is not possible.

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1. A lid opening mechanism (A) for opening a lid element (D) which is arranged on a console (K) or on a compartment on a first longitudinal side (11) about a first lid pivot axis (21) or optionally on a second longitudinal side (12) about a second lid pivot axis (22), wherein the first pivot axis (21) and the second pivot axis (22) are each formed from a front pivot-axis element (21 a, 22a) and a rear pivot-axis element (21 b, 22b), which are each movable between a retracted position and an extended position such that the first pivot axis (21) or the second pivot axis (22) can operate as the pivot axis for opening the lid (1) on the opposite first or second longitudinal side (12, 11) in each case,
   wherein the lid actuating mechanism (A) comprises: hinge strips (30a, 30b), each of which is mounted rotatably in the region of a first longitudinal side (11) by means of a respective hingestrip axis (51 a, 51 b) at those ends (31 a, 31 b) of the respective hinge strip (30a, 30b) which, in the region of the first longitudinal side (11), is arranged on impact sides (6a, 6b) of the lid element (D), which impact sides (6a, 6b) run transversely with respect to the longitudinal sides (11, 12), wherein each of which hinge-strip axes (51 a, 51 b) is mountable on the console (K) or the compartment, and each of which hinge strips (30a, 30b) comprises mounting devices (63a, 63b) for receiving the first pivot-axis elements (21a, 21 b) in order to be able to pivot up the lid element (D) on the second longitudinal side (12) when the first pivot-axis elements (21a, 21b) are retracted into the mounting devices (63a, 63b) of the hinge strips (30a, 30b) and the second pivot-axis elements (22a, 22b), in a retracted position, are moved back out of the mounting devices (66a, 66b) and partially reach into mounting devices (62a, 62b) of the hinge strips,
   wherein the second pivot-axis elements (22a, 22b) on the second longitudinal side (12), in an extended position, extend through the mounting devices (62a, 62b) of the hinge strips (30a, 30b) in order to reach into mounting devices (66a, 66b) in the console (K) or in the compartment in order to form a pivot joint between the lid element (D) and the hinge strips (30a, 30b) in the region of the second longitudinal side (12) when, at the same time, the pivot-axis elements (21a, 21 b) of the first pivot axis (21) are moved out of the mounting devices (63a, 63b) of the hinge strips (30a, 30b), so that the lid element (D) can be pivoted up on the first longitudinal side (11),
   wherein a first actuating device (B1) comprising a first actuating element (110) and a first actuating rod (161) which runs transversely with respect to the pivot-axes (21, 22), and a second actuating device (B2) comprising a second actuating element (120) and a second actuating rod (162) which runs transversely with respect to the pivot-axes (21, 22) are provided, and a control element (150) is provided which is arranged between the actuating rods (161, 162) and which comprises control surfaces facing the actuating rods (161, 162), wherein, when the control surfaces are moved by the actuating rods (161, 162), by means of the control surfaces the control element (150) is shifted relative to the respective other actuating rod (162, 161) to a position in which this respective other actuating rod (162, 161) is not able to move the control element (150),
   wherein the first actuating rod (161) is mechanically coupled to the front pivot-axis element (21 a) and the rear pivot-axis element (21 b) of the first pivot axis (21), and the second actuating rod (162) is mechanically coupled to the front pivot-axis element (22a) and the rear pivot-axis element (22b) of the second pivot axis (22) and realized such that by actuation of the first actuating element (110) the front pivot-axis element (21a) and the rear pivot-axis element (21 b) of the first lid-pivot axis (21) are moved out from the mounting devices (63a, 63b) of the hinge strips (30a, 30b) on the first longitudinal side (11), and such that by actuation of the second actuating element (120) respective ends of the front pivot-axis element (22a) and the rear pivot-axis element (22b) of the second lid-pivot axis (22) are retracted into the mounting devices (62a, 62b) of the hinge strips (30a, 30b), so that the respective ends of the front pivot-axis element (22a) and the rear pivot-axis element (22b) are moved out of the mounting devices (66a, 66b) of the console (K) or the compartment.
2. The lid opening mechanism (A) according to claim 1, wherein the hinge strips (30a, 30b) are respectively mounted on the front part (1a) and on the rear part (1b) of the console (K) counter to a spring pre-stress.
3. The lid opening mechanism (A) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the control element (150)'by means of a cam guiding is coupled to cam (N1) in a longitudinally shiftable manner with respect to the cam (N1), the cam (N1) being couplable to the console (K), wherein the cam guiding limits the position of the cam (N1) relative to the control element (150) and wherein the shape of the cam guiding is designed such that during pivoting of the lid element (D) from an opening position to the closing position the control element (150) is shifted to an intermediate position in which actuating rods (161, 162) can be brought to a position in which the actuating elements (110, 120) can be actuated for moving pivot-axis elements of the pivot axes to a position in which pivoting of the lid element (1) about the first or the second lid-pivot axis (21, 22) can be realized.

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