WO2020161093A1

WO2020161093A1 - Tray device for a vehicle

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Publication number: WO2020161093A1
Application number: PCT/EP2020/052655
Authority: WO
Inventors: Denis Schmidt; Matthias BAUMECKER; Tobias Baumann; Lucas BECKER
Original assignee: Brose Fahrzeugteile SE & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft, Coburg
Priority date: 2019-02-05
Filing date: 2020-02-04
Publication date: 2020-08-13
Also published as: DE102019206999A1

Abstract

A tray device (1) for a vehicle (3) comprises a support (10A; 10B) with a surface element (100A; 100B) that can be elastically deformed such that a receptacle (A) for placing an object (G) can be formed.

Description

Storage device for a vehicle

description

The invention relates to a storage device for a vehicle according to claim 1 and a vehicle interior part.

Storage devices in the vehicle interior often have an unfavorable shape, size and / or arrangement in the vehicle interior for some objects. Trays near an entry area and / or in a driver or passenger area, especially especially for small items such as a mobile phone, wallet or key, are only rarely available and then mostly only suitable for a few selected items. Storage compartments in doors are often inflexible, very deep and uncomfortable to use. Glove compartments and compartments in the center console are often designed as a large and therefore regularly confusing compartment. Ashtrays or cup holders are often used as storage compartments, but only happen to have a suitable shape for a few items or more. Depending on the size of the shelf, larger objects cannot be accommodated and smaller objects may move freely in the shelf. Too many shelves can be confusing and time-consuming to clean. With particularly deep shelves, it is often difficult to see whether there is an object in them.

The object of the present invention is to provide an improved filing device.

This object is achieved by a storage device with the features of claim 1.

According to this, the depositing device comprises a carrier with a planar element which is elastically deformable in such a way that it can be used to form a receptacle for inserting an object.

Such a storage device can be used particularly flexibly and can e.g. be adapted to the shape of objects and / or be invisible or largely invisible inserted in a vehicle interior surface and only configured to form a recording when required. In this way, a particularly needs-based usability can be achieved. The recording defines a volume. The volume is e.g. limited by walls set up on opposite sides. The surface element is e.g. made of a plastic, in particular a rubber.

For example, the surface element is deformable from a flat configuration, in which it describes a flat or convex surface, into a shell configuration, in which it forms the receptacle for inserting the object. In the shell configuration, the shape of the carrier is concave and / or more concave than in the flat configuration. In the flat configuration the carrier can e.g. Finish flush with a surrounding interior trim part.

In particular, a curvature of the surface element can be changed. In this way, a practical and easy-to-clean receptacle can be formed without sharp edges. The surface element is, for example, an upper surface element and the storage device can furthermore comprise an elastically deformable, lower surface element. A gap can be formed between the surface elements. The surface elements extend, for example, mainly in two spatial directions, while a thickness in the third spatial direction is significantly smaller. When the storage device is in use, the upper surface element is arranged above the lower surface element.

The lower surface element can be coupled to the upper surface element. Furthermore, a drive device can be provided and designed to act on the lower surface element in such a way that the upper surface element is elastically deformed as a result of the coupling.

Two lower surface elements are optionally provided. Both surface elements can each be coupled to the upper surface element. If a drive device is provided, this is then e.g. designed to act on the two lower surface elements in opposite directions. In this way, a receptacle can be provided with borders that can be set up on two sides. The drive device is e.g. motorized (for example with an electric motor) or manually driven.

The upper surface element can be connected and coupled to the lower surface element via at least one web. The bridge is e.g. rigid in comparison with the surface elements, i.e. not bendable.

Several webs can form a framework. This enables a particularly precise movement of the upper surface element and a stable configuration.

The web or webs is / are e.g. each connected to the upper surface element and / or the lower surface element via a swivel joint. This allows a (smooth) displacement movement of the lower surface element relative to the upper surface element as a result of the action of the drive device.

A chamber in which a foam material is arranged can be formed between the upper surface element and the lower surface element. A curvature of the carrier can be adjusted via the hardness of the foam material. Furthermore, it can further improve haptics. Foams with different degrees of hardness can be arranged at different points. The above-mentioned object is also achieved by an object having the features of claim 11.

Thereafter, a storage device for a vehicle is provided, which is designed to provide a receptacle for storing objects. The storage device comprises a plurality of adjustable and relatively movable elements, which can be optionally arranged in a flat configuration and a receiving configuration. In the flat configuration, surfaces of the adjustable elements are arranged essentially flat (e.g. in a plane) (do not define a receptacle). In the receptacle configuration, those surfaces of the adjustable elements define a receptacle with a volume. The surfaces are rigid. By moving the surfaces relative to one another, they can e.g. be placeable in a plane or according to a convex shape to assume the flat configuration, and e.g. according to a concave shape to adopt the receiving configuration.

It is thus possible to selectively shape a receptacle for depositing objects from a flat surface. This makes it possible to provide the recording only when it is needed and to have it flush with adjacent areas when no recording is required.

For example, two of the adjustable elements are pivotably mounted in opposite directions with respect to a base. This enables a simple adjustment mechanism.

Optionally, a further adjustable element is linked to each of the two adjustable elements, which can be pivoted in opposite directions to one another, so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis. By pivoting in the opposite direction, the further adjustable element is thus e.g. (in a simple way) can be lowered and raised again.

Furthermore, two drivers which can be moved in opposite directions along an axis relative to the base can be provided, to which the two adjustable elements, which can be pivoted in opposite directions to one another, are pivotably articulated about a pivot axis. The drivers are e.g. guided on a common spindle.

The two pivot axes of each of the two adjustable elements which can be pivoted in opposite directions to one another can be arranged offset to one another. The two adjustable elements pivotable in opposite directions to one another each have a flat section and / or an arcuate section. The elements can be designed so that the arcuate sections are set up in the receiving configuration. In the flat configuration, the arcuate sections can be arranged, for example, behind the flat surfaces of the adjustable elements (in particular facing away from a user).

The depositing device optionally comprises a load sensor which is designed to detect an object placed in the receptacle. The load sensor can be operatively connected to the drive device (e.g. by means of a control unit) and e.g. issue or cause a command to transfer from the flat configuration to the receiving configuration or shell configuration or vice versa.

The storage device can comprise a cover covering the carrier. The cover comprises e.g. a stretchable material or consists of it. This enables easy adaptation to different locations.

A drive device is optionally provided. The drive device can comprise a spindle which has opposing sections. The spindle is e.g. drivable by a motor. Alternatively or additionally, the storage device can be transferred from the flat to the receiving configuration by the weight of an object placed on the storage device.

According to one aspect, a vehicle interior part for a vehicle is provided. The vehicle interior part comprises at least one storage device according to any configuration described herein.

The vehicle interior part is e.g. designed as a dashboard or part of a dashboard. Furthermore, the vehicle interior part can be designed as a center console, door interior trim, trunk interior trim or part of such components.

Optionally, the vehicle interior part is designed to be mounted in the vehicle in such a way that it extends at least with a section to which the storage device is attached, adjacent to an entry area of the vehicle. So can For example, an object can be placed in a receptacle provided as required during boarding.

According to one aspect, an arrangement for a vehicle for providing a receptacle for depositing objects is provided, which comprises a plurality of depositing devices, in particular arranged adjacent to one another, according to any configuration described herein. Such an arrangement allows particularly complex geometries of the receptacle with simple means.

The idea on which the invention is based is to be explained in more detail below with reference to the exemplary embodiments shown in the figures. It shows in schematic representations:

1 shows a vehicle with a dashboard with a storage device at an entry area from a driver's side of the vehicle;

2 shows a dashboard of a vehicle with a storage device at an entry area on a passenger side of the vehicle;

3A and 3B show a carrier of the storage device according to FIG. 2 in two different configurations;

4A and 4B show the carrier according to FIGS. 3A and 3B with an adjustment mechanism in the two different configurations;

5 shows the carrier according to FIGS. 3A to 4B with parts of the adjustment mechanism;

6 shows the storage device with the carrier according to FIGS. 3A to 5 in a state mounted on a substructure and with the adjustment mechanism according to FIGS. 4A and 4B and a motor, the carrier being shown in a flat configuration;

7A and 7B the carrier including the substructure, the carrier in different

Configurations shown;

8 shows a carrier which can be bent on four sides; 9A to 9C show the storage device according to FIGS. 7A and 7B, with several bands being provided as boundaries on each of two sides;

FIGS. 10A to 10D show an arrangement with a plurality of storage devices which can jointly form a receptacle;

11 shows a dashboard of a vehicle with a storage device at an entry area on a passenger side of the vehicle;

FIGS. 12A to 12C are perspective views of the storage device according to FIG. 11 in different positions; and

13A to 13D are cross-sectional views of the storage device according to FIGS. 11 to 12C in different positions.

1 shows a (motor) vehicle 3 with a vehicle interior in which a plurality of vehicle seats are arranged. The vehicle 3 comprises several doors 31 which can be opened in order to reveal an entry area 30 to the interior.

A user of the vehicle 3 often holds one or more objects in hand before getting into the vehicle. In order to be able to put them down early, e.g. Before taking a seat on one of the vehicle seats, a storage device 1 is provided on a vehicle interior part (in particular a trim part), specifically a dashboard 2 of the vehicle 3, adjacent to the entry area 30, here on the driver's side. The storage device 1 is in the present case arranged in such a way that an object can also e.g. with the door 31 closed and the window lowered, the door 31 can be stored. The storage device 1 is arranged on an outer section 20 of the dashboard 2.

The arrangement of the storage device 1 according to FIG. 1 means that objects stored therein can be in the driver's field of vision, which can reduce the likelihood that the driver will forget them when leaving the vehicle 3.

The storage device 1 can be adjusted between different configurations, as will be explained in detail below. In Fig. 1, the storage device 1 is shown in a flat configuration in which it forms a surface that is uniform with the surface of the dashboard 2 (generally the Vehicle interior part) is extended. The surface of the storage device 1 follows the shape of the dashboard 2 (the vehicle interior part). In this way, it can be provided that the storage device 1 in the flat configuration cannot or can hardly be seen, which enables a particularly uniform appearance and easy cleaning.

Similar or identically designed storage devices 1 can be arranged at further locations and / or vehicle interior parts of the vehicle 3, e.g. on a center console.

FIG. 2 shows a further storage device 1, which can be arranged on the dashboard 2 of the vehicle 3 as an alternative or in addition to the storage device 1 shown in FIG. 1. The storage device 1 according to FIG. 2 is arranged on a passenger side, in the example shown also on an entry area. The storage device 1 is optionally constructed identically to the storage device 1 according to FIG. 1.

Fig. 2 shows the storage device 1 in a shell configuration. Here, the surface defined by the storage device 1 is adjusted to form a bowl-shaped receptacle A in relation to the flat configuration.

In FIG. 2, an object G in the form of a smartphone is also shown, which is inserted in the receptacle A. The receptacle A provides a receptacle volume that can accommodate one or more objects.

The depositing device 1 comprises a carrier 10A, which bears the weight of the inserted object G. The carrier 10A supports objects G placed in the receptacle A. The shape of the carrier 10A can be changed in order to convert the storage device 1 (more precisely: the carrier 10A) from the flat configuration to the tray configuration and vice versa.

The carrier 10A is covered with a cover 11 which, for example, has an anti-slip surface and / or has the same surface quality as adjacent sections of the dashboard 2 (of the vehicle interior part). The cover 11 is elastic and / or extendable. The cover 11 comprises, for example, a textile, a foam, a multilayer textile and / or a 3D spacer fabric. The storage device 1 further comprises an (optional) load sensor 18, which can detect whether an object G is deposited in the receptacle A, optionally also the weight of the object or objects G. The storage device 1 can be designed so that it automatically changes from the shell configuration to the flat configuration if no object is detected by the load sensor 18 for a predetermined period of time. As an alternative or in addition, the storage device 1 can be designed such that it automatically changes from the flat configuration to the shell configuration when an object G is detected by the load sensor 18. Furthermore, the load sensor 18 can cause an indication (for example a warning tone) to be given when a passenger leaves the vehicle 3 (for example when a door 31 is opened) while an object G is still placed in the receptacle A.

Exemplary dimensions of receptacle A are 150 x 110 x 50 mm. The length is e.g. between 150 mm and 200 mm.

3A and 3B show the carrier 10A in the flat configuration (FIG. 3A) and the shell configuration (FIG. 3B). The carrier 10A is adjustable in these two configurations as well as in intermediate positions between these two configurations, e.g. depending on a currently desired recording depth.

The surface O of the carrier 10A, on which objects G can be placed, is flat in the flat configuration or substantially flat, and in the shell configuration it is concave.

The carrier 10A comprises an upper surface element 100A (which is optionally formed by several strips, alternatively is formed in one piece) and at least one lower surface element 101, here two lower surface elements 101. The upper surface element 100A is connected to the lower surface elements 101 at end edges E, optionally in one piece, alternatively by means of a swivel joint. The upper surface element 100A and each of the lower surface elements 101 converge to a point (towards the end edge E).

A chamber is formed in each case between the upper surface element 100A and the lower surface elements 101. The chamber is spanned by webs 102, which here are in the form of (flat) ribs and extend between the upper surface element 100A and one of the lower surface elements 101. The Web 102 form a framework. The chambers are filled, for example, with a foam material (for example a soft foam). The curvature can be influenced by the hardness of the foam.

The webs 102 give the upper surface element 100A stability and contribute to the deformation of the upper surface element 100A, as will be explained in more detail below.

The surface elements 100A, 101 are elastically deformable and bendable. The webs 102 are optionally rigid (in particular in comparison to the surface elements 100A, 101).

4A and 4B show a side view of the carrier 10A and a drive device 12 arranged thereunder in this example. FIG. 4A shows the flat configuration; Figure 4B shows the shell configuration. In particular in comparison it can be seen that during the transition from the flat configuration to the shell configuration and vice versa, a curvature of the upper surface element 100A (and also of the lower surface element 101) is changed.

The drive device 12 comprises a motor 120 which drives a spindle 121, which has two differently directed thread sections. Two drivers 122 are in engagement with the spindle 121 at one of the threaded sections. Depending on the direction of rotation of the spindle 121, the drivers 122 are moved away from one another (illustrated in FIG. 4A by means of two arrows) or towards one another.

The drivers 122 each have a stop 123. The stop 123 cooperates with one of the lower surface elements 101 in each case. For example, the stop 123 strikes an end edge of the lower surface element 101. Optionally, a coupling piece is provided on the lower surface elements 101, on which the respective stop 123 acts. If the drivers 122 are moved away from one another, the stops 123 press the lower surface elements 101 away from one another. Since the lower surface elements 101 are connected to the upper surface element 100A via the webs 102, this results in a deformation of the surface elements 100A, 101 such that the outer end edges E are set up to form the receptacle A, as in FIG. 4B with the aid of arrows illustrated.

Two optional levers 14 are pivotably linked to one another and to one of the drivers 122 each. The levers 14 define a maximally extended position. A dashed straight line indicates the course of the flat surface O which the carrier 10A defines in the flat configuration. In Fig. 4B, the flat configuration of the carrier 10A is also indicated by way of comparison.

If the lower surface elements 101 are moved away from one another, then both end edges E rise.

Alternatively or in addition, the drive device 12 comprises one or more guide links, a shape memory alloy, a spiral drive and / or a double rack.

It should be noted that configurations without a drive device, in particular without a motorized drive device, are also conceivable. For example, it is possible to mount the depositing device 1 in such a way that it is transferred from the flat configuration to the shell configuration by the weight of inserted objects G. A provision can e.g. done by means of a spring. One possibility for this would be to lock the end edges E against movement out of the plane of the flat configuration, e.g. by means of a link guide aligned in this plane.

Figure 5 shows further, optional details of the carrier 10A. In particular, it is illustrated that each of the webs 102 is connected to the upper surface element 100A via a respective rotary joint 103 and to one of the lower surface elements 101 via a further rotary joint 103 (each articulated to it). If the lower surface elements 101 are pushed outward, the webs 102 pivot about the swivel joints 103 and thus allow the ends of the upper surface element 100A to be set up effectively.

The webs 102 become (steadily) shorter from a central region of the carrier 10A between the end edges E towards the end edges E.

5 also shows a coupling piece 104 mounted on each lower surface element 101 (optional). Via the coupling piece 104, the driver 123 can act particularly effectively on the respective lower surface element 101. The coupling piece 104 optionally stiffens the inner end region of the lower surface element 101. FIG. 6 shows the storage device 1 with the carrier 10A in a state mounted on a substructure 16. The substructure 16 is designed merely as an example and, alternatively or additionally, the carrier 10A can also be attached directly, for example, to a vehicle interior trim part, for example to the dashboard 2.

The drive device 12 of the storage device 1 is used to change the configuration of the carrier 10A. The drive device 12 comprises the motor 120, which displaces the drivers 122 relative to one another. According to FIG. 6, the drivers 122 are slidably guided on a rail 124. In Fig. 6 the levers 14 are oriented downward.

7A and 7B show the storage device 1 with the carrier 10A in the flat configuration (FIG. 7A) and in the tray configuration (FIG. 7B).

An operating element 19, here in the form of a rocker switch, allows the motor 120 to be activated and its direction of rotation to be specified. With this, the configuration of the carrier 10A can optionally be set in the flat configuration, in the shell configuration, or in an intermediate configuration.

The substructure 16 shown here is again only exemplary and optional.

The carrier 10A thus has two end regions which can be bent upwards and which define a receptacle A between them. It is possible to provide the receptacle A only when necessary and otherwise to fit it into a flat surface.

Two boundaries 17, here each in the form of an elastic band, e.g. Rubber band, secure objects in receptacle A from falling out to the side. In the flat configuration, the boundaries 17 are stretched and can optionally be used for clamping magazines or the like.

8 shows a further carrier 10B for the storage device 1. The carrier 10B has a cross-shaped upper surface element 100B. The carrier 10B comprises four lower surface elements 101. Each of the lower surface elements 101 is connected to the upper surface element 100B via webs 102, analogously to the lower surface elements 101 of the carrier 10A according to FIGS. 3A to 7B. The function is also the same for each of the lower surface elements 101. Only a second (vertical arranged) drive device 12 is provided, which controls the two further lower surface elements 101. The two drive devices can be controlled synchronously and / or individually, for example.

A carrier with three sections that can be curved upwards or only one section that can be curved upwards is also conceivable, e.g. forms the recording together with a fixed slope or wall. It is also conceivable to provide a separately controllable drive device for each bendable section.

Foams in the chambers of the several (e.g. two or, according to FIG. 8, four) curvilinear sections can be of different hardness.

The carrier 10A, 10B can be adjustable according to the fin-ray principle and / or react to external forces. The carrier 10A, 10B allows a variable arrangement of elastic structural elements.

By means of the storage device 1 described, a structure can be formed from a flat surface which provides a receptacle for storing objects. The movement out of the flat surface is possible by means of an actuation along an axis parallel to the flat surface, which enables a shallow construction depth.

The storage device 1 permits a curvature of a thin, flat element (namely in particular the upper flat element 100A, 100B) via a corresponding actuation. The element itself is not activated, but a lower element connected to this uppermost element via swivel joints. The upper and the lower element are flexible and are connected to one another according to the principle of a framework. The two elements converge to a point and are connected to one another via webs.

9A to 9C show the storage device 1 according to FIGS. 7A and 7B in the flat configuration (FIG. 9A) and in the tray configuration (FIGS. 9B and 9C). In contrast to FIGS. 7A and 7B, the storage device 1 according to FIGS. 9A to 9C is provided with several delimitations 17 per (longitudinal) side. In the specific example, three delimitations 17 are arranged on two opposite sides, each of the delimitations 17 being designed as an elastic band, for example a rubber band. The rubber bands provide a lateral limitation of the receptacle A. The boundaries 17 extend along the side edges of the upper surface element 100A, which extend between the end edges E which can be raised. The multiple (here three per side opening) delimitations 17 on each side edge are arranged parallel to one another and in the present case with such an offset to one another that in the flat configuration they lie next to one another on the upper surface element 100A (along their length).

The boundaries 17 have different lengths, especially in the flat configuration. The boundaries 17 are mounted at their ends at attachment points on the upper surface element 100A. The corresponding pairs of connection points are at different distances from one another for adjacent boundaries 17. As a result, the multiple delimitations 17 can serve as a side wall.

As an alternative to or in addition to rubber bands, e.g. a textile and / or a net as delimitation 17 is conceivable. In these cases in particular, it can be provided that only two or only one limit per side is used. The textile or net then extends e.g. between the end edges E.

10A to 10D illustrate that several (e.g. more than five or more than ten) of the storage devices 1 can be arranged next to one another in order to provide larger receptacles A and / or particularly complex shaped receptacles A. FIGS. 10A to 10D show an arrangement 4 which comprises a plurality of storage devices 1. The storage devices 1 are arranged side by side. The storage devices 1 adjoin one another with their sides that are open in the shell configuration. The end edges E of the plurality of storage devices 1 run along axes that are parallel to one another.

The storage devices 1 are designed, for example, according to FIGS. 3A to 4B, with the (optional) difference that in some or all of the storage devices 1 a central intermediate piece 105 of the upper surface element 100C always remains in one plane, even if the respective storage device 1 is removed from flat configuration is transferred to the shell configuration. In the example shown, the intermediate pieces 105 all extend in the same plane. The intermediate pieces 105 are pivotably connected via two intermediate joints 106 to the two outer sections of the upper surface element 100C which can be raised. In the present case, the intermediate pieces 105 (from one intermediate joint 106 to the other) are of different lengths, Specifically, the intermediate pieces 105 of the depositing devices 1 arranged further out are shorter than the intermediate pieces 105 of the depositing devices 1 arranged further inside. This enables a receptacle A that is essentially circumferentially limited.

The multiple storage devices 1 (fin-ray elements) can be actuated simultaneously by means of a common drive device, e.g. by means of the drive device 12 shown in Figures 4A and 4B. the drivers 122 are formed so long in a direction perpendicular to the spindle 121 that all of the lower surface elements 101 of the plurality of storage devices 1 are connected and can be operated.

FIG. 11 shows a further storage device 1 ′, which can be arranged on the dashboard 2 of the vehicle 3 as an alternative or in addition to the storage device 1 shown in FIG. 1. The storage device V according to FIG. 11 is arranged on a passenger side, in the example shown also on an entry area.

The storage device 1 ‘comprises a plurality of adjustable elements 13, 15 that can be moved relative to one another. By displacing these adjustable elements 13, 15, a receptacle A can be provided with the storage device V as required, which has a volume. Furthermore, it is possible to make the receiving volume disappear so that the storage device 1 fügt fits into the course of the surrounding surfaces of the dashboard 2 (generally of the vehicle interior part).

The function of the storage device V will be explained in more detail below with reference to FIGS. 12A to 13D.

The plurality of adjustable elements 13, 15 are in a flat configuration in which surfaces 01-03 of the adjustable elements 13, 15 are arranged essentially flat, and in a receiving configuration (specifically, several different receiving configurations) in which the surfaces 01-03 of adjustable elements 13, 15 define the receptacle A, can be arranged.

In the flat configuration, the surfaces 01-03 of the adjustable elements 13, 15 are arranged, for example, all in one plane and / or on the same (for example continuous and / or convex) curved surface. In the receptacle configuration, the surfaces 01-03 form the receptacle A so that objects G can be placed therein. Here is any of the Surfaces 01-03 a flat surface of one of the adjustable elements 13, 15.

Figures 12A and 13A show the flat configuration. In the example shown, the surfaces 01-03 of the adjustable elements 13, 15 extend in the same plane. The surface normals of the surfaces of the adjustable elements 13, 15 are parallel. The surfaces 01-03 of the adjustable elements 13, 15 define a common, continuous surface O (with gaps at the boundaries between the adjustable elements 13, 15).

In the present case, the receiving device V comprises three, in particular exactly three adjustable elements 13, 15. Two outer adjustable elements 13 are arranged on opposite sides of a central adjustable element 15. The central adjustable element 15 is referred to below as the central part 15 for simplified reference. The two outer adjustable elements 13 can be pivoted relative to the central part 15 and are referred to below as flaps 13 for simplified reference.

The flaps 13 can be pivoted towards one another in such a way that the surfaces 01, 03 exposed in the flat configuration face one another. Several differently folded positions are shown in FIGS. 12B, 12C and 13B-13D.

The storage device V comprises a base 16, which in the example shown can also be referred to as a substructure. The base 16 comprises a frame 160. The frame 160 defines an opening 161. The opening 161 is rectangular here. The flaps 13 and the middle part 15 close the opening 161 when they are arranged in the flat configuration.

The flaps 13 each comprise a planar section 130. The planar section 130 each defines the surface 01, 03 exposed in the flat configuration (facing a user). Furthermore, each of the flaps 13 comprises an arcuate section 131. The arcuate section 131 adjoins the flat section 130. Specifically, the arcuate section 131 abuts the flat section 130 at an (here obtuse) angle. The arcuate section 131 describes in cross section the shape of an arc that differs from a circular arc (the radius increases continuously in the circumferential direction). The arcuate section has over its width 131 has the same cross section at several points, in particular essentially at all points along the width.

Each of the flaps 13 is pivotably connected to the central part 15 via a pivot axis S1. In the present case, the pivot axes S1 are defined by hinges between the central part 15 and the flaps 13. The pivot axes S1 run parallel to one another and are arranged offset to one another in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axes S1. The pivot axes S1 run on opposite end edges of the central part 15. On the pivot axes S1, the two flaps 13 can be pivoted in opposite directions relative to the central part 15.

The storage device V comprises a drive device 12. The drive device 12 comprises a spindle 121 which is rotatably mounted on the base 16. The spindle 121 has two sections each with a thread, the two threads running in opposite directions. At each of the two threads, the spindle 121 is in engagement with a respective driver 122 ‘(specifically with a spindle nut thereof). The drivers are guided on the base 16, so that a rotation of the spindle 121 has the effect that the drivers 122 'are moved away from one another or towards one another, depending on the direction of rotation of the spindle 121.

The flaps 13 are held on the base 16 via a further pivot axis S2. In the present case, the flaps are pivotably coupled to one of the drivers 122 ‘via the further pivot axes S2. The pivot axis S1 and the further pivot axis S2 of each of the flaps 13 run parallel to one another. The pivot axis S1 and the further pivot axis S2 of each of the flaps 13 are spaced apart from one another, in the present case in a direction perpendicular to the course of the pivot axes S1, S2. The swivel axes S1 span a plane. The further pivot axes S2 span a further level. The plane and the further plane run parallel to one another. The level and the other level are (slightly) offset from one another. The further pivot axes S2 are arranged near the surface O of the flat configuration, e.g. within or near the frame 160. Viewed in cross section, the further pivot axes S2 are each arranged approximately centrally on the flat section 130 (with respect to the surface 01, 03, which closes the opening 161 in the flat configuration).

By shifting the drivers 122 'towards or away from one another, the middle part 15 is lowered in relation to the opening 161 or (in the example shown to at most to an arrangement flush with the opening). This provides the receptacle A.

The arcuate sections 131 are curved in such a way that with each setting of the drivers 122 'a part (e.g. a point or a line) of each arcuate section 131 adjoins the frame 160, in particular is in contact therewith (or thus a gap with a constant gap width forms). This can prevent openings from forming at the side when the storage device T is adjusted. Furthermore, the position of the middle part 15 can always be clearly defined by constant contact between the flaps and the frame 160.

13B shows a state in a receiving configuration in which the flaps 13 are arranged pivoted by 45 ° (in the opposite direction) with respect to the flat configuration according to FIGS. 12A and 13A. A (flat) receptacle A is thereby formed, e.g. for flat objects.

12B and 13C show a state of a further receiving configuration in which the flaps 13 are arranged pivoted by 90 ° (in the opposite direction) with respect to the flat configuration according to FIGS. 12A and 13A. A (deep) receptacle A is thereby formed, e.g. for comparatively large objects. The surfaces 01, 03 of the flaps 13 (which are arranged in the same plane in the flat configuration according to FIGS. 12A and 13A) are oriented parallel to one another but in spaced planes. These surfaces 01, 03 serve as side walls of receptacle A.

12C and 13D show a state of a further receiving configuration in which the flaps 13 are arranged pivoted by 120 ° (in the opposite direction) in relation to the flat configuration according to FIGS. 12A and 13A. A (flat) receptacle A is thereby formed. The flaps 13 are thus each pivotable by more than 90 ° relative to the central part 15. When pivoting the flaps 13 starting from the flat configuration, the central part 15 is thus initially lowered (see FIGS. 13B and 13C) and then raised again when pivoting further in the same direction. This and the arrangement of the flaps 13 inclined towards one another (generally by pivoting the flaps 13 by more than 90 °) makes it possible, for example, to fix objects arranged in the receptacle A, for example to clamp them. The access to recording A is also reduced. The flaps 13 and the middle part 15 have mutually facing beveled edges in order to facilitate pivoting of the flaps 13 by more than 90 °.

The flaps 13 and the middle part 15 are each rigid in the present case. In the example shown, the flaps 13 and the central part 15 are each formed in one piece.

An optional cover 11 covers gaps or joints (see in particular FIG. 11). The cover 11 is e.g. a piece of sheet material, e.g. a textile or a composite and in particular elastic. The cover 11 can extend beyond the storage device T beyond the dashboard 2. The storage device T cannot be seen in the flat configuration.

It can be seen that several surfaces in the flat configuration close the opening 161 in the frame 160, with rotation of some of these surfaces causing another surface to be lowered or raised. It is thus possible to form a compartment from an initially flat surface which, depending on the positioning of pivot axes (of the further pivot axes S2) of the flaps 13, is displaced to different depths into the dashboard 2. It can optionally be provided that the middle part 15 can not only be lowered but also raised so that it protrudes from the dashboard 2. In this way, the size of receptacle A can be individually adjusted.

Since the storage device T can be converted back into the flat configuration starting from the receiving configuration, the storage device T is particularly easy to clean.

The frame 160 can be a part of the dashboard 2. The dashboard 2 can form the base 16.

As an alternative to a spindle 121, it is also possible to provide one or more cables. The one or more cable pulls then shift / relocate e.g. one or two of the drivers 122 ‘.

Optionally, flaps 13 are provided on one or more further sides of the opening 161, which flaps can, for example, pivot about pivot axes which are oriented perpendicular to the two flaps 13 described above (in FIG. 12, for example illustrated by a broken line). Thus, the receptacle A can be limited, for example, on all four sides by a flap.

In general, it should be noted that the variants of the storage device 1; T can be arranged in particular on a dashboard, but alternatively an arrangement in the center console, in a trunk or on the inside of the door is possible, for example in the horizontal direction on the inside of the door or on a side wall in the trunk. For example, a warning triangle and / or a first-aid kit could be fixed or fixed on the side wall in the trunk.

List of reference symbols

1 ; r Storage device

10A; 10B carrier

100A; 100B (upper) surface element

101 (lower) surface element

102 bridge

103 swivel joint

104 coupling piece

105 spacer

106 intermediate joint

11 cover

12 Drive device

120 engine

121 spindle

122 122 carrier

123 stop

124 rail

13 flap (adjustable element)

130 flat section

131 arched section

14 levers

15 middle part (adjustable element) 150 axis

16 substructure (base)

160 frames

161 opening

17 limitation

18 load sensor

19 Control element

2 dashboard (vehicle interior part)

20 outer section

3 motor vehicle

30 Entry area

31 door

4 arrangement

A recording E end edge

G subject

01-03 surface S1, S2 swivel axis

Claims

1. Storage device (1) for a vehicle (3), comprising a carrier (10A; 10B) with a surface element (100A; 100B) which is elastically deformable in such a way that a receptacle (A) for inserting an object (G) can be formed is.

2. Storage device (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the surface element (100A; 100B) is deformable from a flat configuration, in which it describes a flat or convex surface (O), into a shell configuration in which it is the receptacle (A) for inserting the object (G).

3. Storage device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a curvature of the surface element (100A; 100B) can be changed.

4. Storage device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the surface element (100A; 100B) has an upper one

Is surface element and the storage device (1) further comprises an elastically deformable, lower surface element (101).

5. Storage device (1) according to claim 4, characterized in that the lower surface element (101) is coupled to the upper surface element (100A; 100B) and a drive device (12) is designed to act on the lower surface element (101), that as a result of the coupling, the upper surface element (100A; 100B) is elastically deformed.

6. Storage device (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that two lower surface elements (101) are provided which are each coupled to the upper surface element (100A; 100B), wherein the drive device (12) is formed on the two lower Acting surface elements (101) in opposite directions.

7. Storage device (1) according to one of claims 4 to 6, characterized in that the upper surface element (100A; 100B) is connected to the lower surface element (101) via at least one web (102).

8. Storage device (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that a plurality of webs (102) form a framework.

9. Storage device (1) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that the web (102) or the webs (102) via swivel joints (103) with the upper surface element (100A; 100B) and / or the lower surface element (101) is / are connected.

10. Storage device (1) according to one of claims 4 to 9, characterized in that a chamber is formed between the upper surface element (100A; 100B) and the lower surface element (101) in which a foam material is arranged.

11. Storage device (1; 1 ') for a vehicle (3), in particular according to claim 1, for providing a receptacle (A) for storing objects (G), comprising several adjustable elements (13, 15) arranged in a flat Configuration in which the surfaces (01-03) of the adjustable elements (13, 15) are arranged essentially flat, and in at least one receiving configuration in which the surfaces (01-03) of the adjustable elements (13, 15) have a receiving element ( A) define, can be arranged.

12. Storage device (1; 1 ') according to claim 11, characterized in that two of the adjustable elements (13) are pivotably mounted in opposite directions with respect to a base (16).

13. Storage device (1 ‘) according to claim 12, characterized in that a further adjustable element (15) is articulated in each case about a pivot axis (S1) pivotably on each of the two mutually oppositely pivotable, adjustable elements (13).

14. Storage device (1 ') according to claim 13, characterized by two drivers (122') which can be moved in opposite directions along an axis relative to the base (16) and on which the two mutually oppositely pivotable, adjustable elements (13) each about a pivot axis (S2 ) are pivoted.

15. Storage device (1 ‘) according to claim 14, characterized in that the two pivot axes (S1, S2) of each of the two oppositely pivotable, adjustable elements (13) are arranged offset to one another.

16. Storage device (1 ') according to one of claims 12 to 15, characterized in that the two oppositely pivotable, adjustable elements (13) each comprise a flat section (130) and an arcuate section (131), the arcuate sections (131) are set up in the recording configuration.

17. Storage device (1; 1 ‘) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a load sensor (18) which is designed to detect an object (G) inserted in the receptacle (A).

18. Storage device (1; 1 ‘) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a cover (11) made of a stretchable material and covering the carrier (10).

19. Storage device (1; T) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a drive device (12) with a spindle (121) which has opposing sections.

20. Vehicle interior part (2) for a vehicle (3), characterized by a storage device (1; 1 ‘) according to one of the preceding claims.

21. The vehicle interior part (2) according to claim 20, characterized in that the vehicle interior part (2) is designed as a dashboard or part of a dashboard.

22. The vehicle interior part (2) according to claim 20 or 21, characterized in that the vehicle interior part (2) is designed to be mounted in the vehicle (3) in such a way that it is at least one section on which the storage device (1; T) is attached, extends adjacent to an entry area (30) of the vehicle (3).

23. Arrangement (4) for a vehicle (3) for providing a receptacle (A) for storing objects (G), characterized by a plurality of storage devices (1; T) arranged adjacent to one another according to one of claims 1 to 19.