DE102006006236A1 - Closable container or compartment for motor vehicles comprises two lid parts that lie adjacent to each other when the compartment is closed and are moved by guides into an open position in which the lid parts partly overlap - Google Patents

Abstract

Closable container (1) or compartment comprises at least two lid parts (2, 3) that lie adjacent to each other when the compartment is closed and are moved by guides (4) into an open position in which the lid parts at least partly overlap. Preferred Features: The guides are designed so that during the opening movement the lagging lid part (2) slides under or behind the leading lid part (3) into the end position.

Description

State of technology

Lockable containers or compartments of the type mentioned here, for example, already from the DE 101 17 482 A1 known. The containers have to close a lid, which can be pushed or rotated, for example, on the opening of the container. In the case of such lids, however, such a large storage space must be provided on the containers or on the corresponding internals that the storage space can receive the lid even when the container is completely open. The Vorhalten of such a large space is just in space-optimized structures, such as the passenger compartment of a vehicle, not satisfactory.

task

From that Based on the object of the invention, a closable container or compartment to propose the type mentioned, whose locking mechanism a safe opening and Shut down of the container allows being for the locking mechanism only a small storage space is provided.

invention and beneficial effects

to solution the task becomes a closable one container or tray, especially for Motor vehicles, proposed, which mentioned in claim 1 Features.

The container is characterized u. a. by at least two in the closed position of the container essentially next to each other coming cover parts, which by means of forced guides in an open position of the container are displaceable, in which the at least two cover parts, at least overlap in certain areas.

By This measure it is avoided that a storage space for the cover of the container held which is the size of the opening to be covered container equivalent. Rather, by means of the inventive measure the Storage space for due to the closing mechanism the at least two existing lid parts considerably smaller dimensions become. About that In addition, by means of forced operation a safe opening and closing of the container guaranteed. The measure according to the invention is thus especially for the use in space-optimized applications, such as in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, for example as a storage compartment, Cupholder, ashtray, suitable.

To A first embodiment of the invention provides that the forced tours in such a way are formed so that the lagging in the opening movement Cover part in the final position below or behind the leading edge Cover part slides. This is a technically simple way to open the container possible, the covers already in the opening movement in a space-saving Position are brought by the one lid part under the other lid part pushes.

To A further embodiment of the invention provides that the forced guides have guide channels, into which guiding elements, For example, pins or bolts, intervene. Thereby are the positive guides realized in a technically particularly simple manner. In particular, let this way in a flexible way guideways as forced guides individually for make each lid part, allowing a collision-free moving allows the lid parts is. The guide channels can the stationary recording for the Container, for example, on the vehicle console, and the guide elements on the movable lid parts be arranged. Of course you can this may also be formed vice versa.

A Another embodiment of the invention provides that in the opening movement vorseilende cover part has means which for a driving movement are formed of the lagging cover part. This is what it is for Moving the lid parts only required that one of the two Cover parts is driven. Insofar, this is the transfer of the Cover parts in the space-saving end position of the open position of the container achieved with little technical effort.

From The advantage here is that the two cover parts at least when transferring in the opening or closed position mechanically coupled together. This allows the movements of the two Lid parts are tailored to each other, for example so that the two lid parts at the same time the end position in the open or closed position to reach.

A technically easy way the mechanical coupling is that the two lid parts over a Coupling gear are interconnected.

In this case, it is preferable to provide that the coupling mechanism is selected such that both cover parts reach their end position substantially simultaneously in the opening and / or closing position. As a result, a harmonious sequence of movements can be realized, which in particular gives the viewer the impression of a certain elegance. Also, this can reduce the duration of the opening process can be significantly reduced because the trailing lid part moves at a higher speed than the leading lid part when opening or closing.

If the two lid parts, seen in the direction of movement, substantially have the same width, the transmission ratio of the linkage should about 2: 1 amount. It can thereby the least possible storage space for the Both lid parts and the fastest possible opening or closing of the container be realized when the cover for the container of two cover parts consists. The lagging cover part can thereby over the leading lid part moved at twice the speed become.

To An advantageous embodiment of the invention is provided that the coupling gear with a vorseilenden in the opening movement Cover part connected drive wheel, which at the opening or closing movement a stationary gear part unrolls while one with the other Cover part connected transmission element in the direction of the opening or closed position shifts. This can be done in a technically simple manner means the drive wheel of the entire opening or closing mechanism under the effect of the translation ratio of the coupling gear to be started.

there it makes a particularly space-saving measure when the stationary Gear part and the transmission element on opposite sides of the circumference attack the drive wheel. This will drive both lids only one drive wheel required; on further gears of the Coupling gear can be dispensed with in this case. The drive mechanism is therefore particularly easy and inexpensive.

To A further embodiment of the invention provides that at the opening movement vorseilenden cover part a guide for the transmission element is provided, which is opposite to the Drive wheel on the transmission element attacks. This can ensure that the transmission element at the opening or closing movement always in operative contact with the drive wheel and thus a safe Method of the lid parts in the open position or closed position allows.

From Advantage is when the leadership is designed as a roll, which preferably at its, the cover part opposite end has a raised side wall. By the roller may rub or move when moving the transmission element Slipping of the transmission element at the lead be prevented, since it leads to a turning of the leadership role when moving the transmission element comes. Through the side wall is a lateral moving away across to the direction of displacement of the transmission element limited and thus the transmission element held in contact with the drive wheel.

From Advantage is that the transmission element movable at the trailing at the opening movement Cover part is hinged. This can jamming, in particular the transmission component, when opening or Close the lid parts are counteracted. In addition, let yourself up this way manufacturing or wear-related component inaccuracies compensate.

From It is also advantageous if the drive wheel as a pinion, the stationary Transmission part as extending substantially in the direction of displacement counter teeth and the transmission element is designed as a rack. As a result, a positive motion transmission realized, so slip phenomena in the motion transmission are avoided. It is thus ensured that the Both lid parts can move substantially synchronously to each other.

Of course you can it can also be provided that the drive wheel and the transmission part, as well as the transmission element a force fit, preferably over friction surfaces, coupled together.

To A further embodiment of the invention provides that the anticipatory cover part against the force of a spring accumulator in the open position is displaceable. This results in a lighter and more comfortable Shut down the container, because the force of the spring accumulator moving the lid parts in the closed position supports or closing solely by the force of the spring store. These are then only the lid parts from their final position in the closed position release.

A advantageous embodiment of the invention further consists in that the at least two cover parts to their in the closed position interlocking edges Chamfered and / or rounded. It can thus be an opening or closing movement the lid parts obstructing rubbing or scratching of the lid parts be avoided each other. Thus, in this way, a collision-free Movement of the two lid parts guaranteed each other.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, it is provided that the positive guides or the guide channels are formed such that at least the leading in the opening movement of the cover part against the force of a Federvor voltage held in the closed position and manually from the detent position into the open position can be transferred. This can be avoided on the one hand, that it comes to an unwanted closing of the container, for example, by appropriately caused when driving a vehicle vibrations in the passenger compartment, which could cause an automatic movement of the lid parts from their storage space.

By The spring force can also be avoided that it is closed Container, for example, due to vehicle vibrations, to an unwanted opening of the container comes.

| With | [HSI] Advantage, it is provided that the forced guides or the guide channels a section with heart curved Contour. This allows the cover parts already due to the Design of the guide channels in quasi a locking position or latching position in the respective End position of the opening or closed position bring, so that more locking means, such as locking elements or the like are not required. In this case, so allows the heart curve shaped Section as such already the locking of the lid parts.

The opening or closing movement can according to one embodiment the invention motor, preferably electric motor, done. This provides the user of the container the largest possible Ease of use. When using the container in a vehicle This ensures that the driver to open or close the container not distracted from driving.

Of course it is Alternatively, it is also possible that the opening or closing movement is done manually.

embodiment

Further Objectives, advantages, features and applications of the present Invention will become apparent from the following description of a embodiment based on the drawings. In this case, all described and / or depicted features on their own or in any meaningful Combination the subject of the present invention, also independent of their summary in the claims or their dependency.

It demonstrate:

1 a possible embodiment of the invention, closable container in the closed position as a side view,

2 the container according to 1 in a first open position as a side view and

3 the container according to 1 in a second open position as a side view.

The 1 to 3 show - in a schematic representation - a possible embodiment of a closable container 1 or compartment, in particular for motor vehicles, in a closed position 5 ( 1 ), a first open position 6 ( 2 ) and a second open position 7 ( 3 ). This container may be, for example, a storage compartment, a compartment for a cup holder or a compartment for a cigarette lighter, preferably in a motor vehicle.

The container 1 has a mechanism for opening or closing, which at least two in the closed position 5 of the container 1 essentially next to each other coming cover parts 2 . 3 contains. The lid parts 2 . 3 are here by means of forced guides 4 in the open position 6 respectively. 7 of the container 1 displaceable, in which the at least two cover parts 2 . 3 then at least partially overlap. As a result, can be from the lid parts 2 . 3 formed cover for the container 1 compactly pack in the smallest storage space when the container is open or partially open.

The forced tours 4 are formed in the embodiment chosen here such that the lagging in the opening movement cover part 2 in the final position 8th under the leading lid part 3 pushes. For this purpose, the forced tours 4 guide channels 9 . 10 . 11 on, in which with the lid parts 2 . 3 connected guide elements 12 . 13 , For example, in the form of pins or bolts intervene.

To both lid parts 2 . 3 to be able to move coordinated with each other when opening or closing the container, has the leading in the opening movement cover part 3 medium 14 on, which for a driving movement of the lagging cover part 2 are formed. Here are the two lid parts 2 . 3 at least when transferring to the open position 6 . 7 or closed position 5 mechanically coupled with each other. This is done in the present embodiment in that the two lid parts 2 . 3 via a coupling gear 15 connected to each other.

The transmission ratio of the linkage 15 is chosen in such a way that both lid parts 2 . 3 essentially their final position at the same time 8th . 16 in the second open position 7 and / or the closed position 5 to reach. The final position 8th in open position 5 is present at the the embodiment that position in which the container 1 completely through the lid parts 2 . 3 covered or closed. Under the final position 16 in the closed position 7 In the present case, that position is to be understood in which the container 1 is completely open, that is the lid parts 2 . 3 are completely out of the opening of the container 1 moved out and are in a corresponding storage space above the container 1 , Of course, the lid parts 2 . 3 also in any intermediate positions between the end positions 8th and 16 be driven, in which then the container 1 only partially open or closed is present, as for example in 2 based on the in the first open position 6 located lid parts 2 . 3 is shown.

Preferably, the two cover parts 2 . 3 , seen in the direction of movement, substantially the same width and the transmission ratio of the linkage 15 is about 2: 1.

Preferably, the coupling gear 15 a with the leading in the opening movement cover part 3 connected drive wheel 19 in the form of a pinion. The drive wheel 19 rolls during the opening or closing movement on a fixed gear part 20 in the form of a counter toothing to the drive wheel 19 From or there is a combing movement, one with the other cover part 2 connected transmission element 21 in the form of a rack in the direction of the open or closed position 5 . 6 of the container 1 is moved.

The counter teeth 20 and the rack 21 access in the present embodiment to opposite. Circumference sides of the pinion 19 at.

Furthermore, on the leading part in the opening movement cover part 3 a guide 22 in the form of a roller for the rack 21 provided, which is opposite the pinion 19 at the rack 21 attacks. Preferably, the guide roller 22 at her the lid part 3 opposite end a raised side wall 26 on, thereby lateral sliding away of the rack 21 from the pinion 19 to prevent the closing or opening movement.

In addition, a (not shown here) spring accumulator is provided, against the force of the vorseilende cover part 3 in the open position 6 respectively 7 is displaceable.

It can also be provided that the forced tours 4 or the guide channels 9 . 10 . 11 are formed such that at least the leading in the opening movement lid part 3 against the force of a spring bias in the closed position 5 held and manually from a locking position in the first or second open position 6 respectively 7 or any other open position can be transferred.

To form the detent position for the lid parts 2 . 3 have the forced tours 4 or the guide channels 9 . 10 . 11 a section 25 with a heart-shaped contour.

To collisions in the opening or closing movement of the lid parts 2 . 3 To avoid, assign this to their in the closed position 5 adjoining edges 23 . 24 Bevels on or are rounded there.

As drive for opening or closing the container 1 can also be provided an electric motor, which preferably the pinion 19 drives.

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container

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trailing cover part

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voreilendes cover part

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positive guides

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coupling gear

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Claims (19)

Lockable container ( 1 ) or compartment, in particular for motor vehicles, characterized by at least two in the closed position ( 5 ) of the container ( 1 ) substantially adjacent cover parts ( 2 . 3 ), which by means of forced guides ( 4 ) in an open position ( 6 . 7 ) of the container ( 1 ) are displaceable, in which the at least two cover parts ( 2 . 3 ) at least be overlap overlappingly. Container according to claim 1, characterized in that the forced guides ( 4 ) are formed such that the lagging in the opening movement of the cover part ( 2 ) in the final position ( 8th ) under or behind the leading lid part ( 3 ) pushes. Container according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the forced guides ( 4 ) Guide channels ( 9 . 10 . 11 ) into which guide elements ( 12 . 13 ), for example, pins or bolts, intervene. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that during the opening movement leading lid part ( 3 ) Medium ( 14 ), which for a driving movement of the lagging cover part ( 2 ) are formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two cover parts ( 2 . 3 ) at least during transfer into the opening ( 6 . 7 ) or closed position ( 5 ) are mechanically coupled together. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the two cover parts ( 2 . 3 ) via a coupling gear ( 15 ) are interconnected. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the transmission ratio of the linkage ( 15 ) is selected such that both cover parts ( 2 . 3 ) substantially simultaneously their final position ( 8th . 16 ) in the open and / or closed position ( 5 . 7 ) to reach . Container according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the two cover parts ( 2 . 3 ), seen in the direction of movement, substantially the same width ( 17 ) and the transmission ratio of the linkage ( 15 ) is about 2: 1. Container according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the coupling gear ( 15 ) with the leading part during the opening movement ( 3 ) connected drive wheel ( 19 ), which in the opening or closing movement on a stationary transmission part ( 20 ) unrolls while one with the other cover part ( 2 ) connected transmission element ( 21 ) in the direction of the open or closed position ( 5 . 6 ) shifts. Container according to claim 9, characterized in that the stationary transmission part ( 20 ) and the transmission element ( 21 ) on opposite circumferential sides of the drive wheel ( 19 attack). Container according to claim 9 or 10, characterized in that at the leading in the opening movement of the cover part ( 3 ) a guided tour ( 22 ) for the transmission element ( 21 ) is provided, which opposite the drive wheel ( 19 ) on the transmission element ( 21 ) attacks. Container according to claim 11, characterized in that the guide as a roll ( 22 ) is formed, which preferably at its the cover part ( 3 ) facing away from a raised side wall ( 26 ) having. Container according to one of claims 9 to 12, characterized in that the transmission element ( 21 ) movable on the lagging in the opening movement cover part ( 2 ) is articulated. Container according to one of claims 9 to 13, characterized in that the drive wheel as a pinion ( 19 ), the fixed gear part as substantially in the direction of displacement extending counter-toothing ( 20 ) and the transmission element as a rack ( 21 ) are formed. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the anticipatory cover part ( 3 ) against the force of a spring accumulator in the open position ( 6 ) is displaceable. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least two cover parts ( 2 . 3 ) to its in closed position ( 5 ) contiguous edges ( 23 . 24 ) are chamfered and / or rounded. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positive guides ( 4 ) or the guide channels ( 9 . 10 . 11 ) are formed such that at least the leading in the opening movement cover part ( 3 ) against the force of a spring preload in the closed position ( 5 ) and manually from the locking position to the open position ( 6 . 7 ) is convertible. Container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the positive guides ( 4 ) or the guide channels ( 9 . 10 . 11 ) a section ( 25 ) with a heart curve contour. container according to one of the preceding claims, characterized that the opening or closing movement motor, preferably electric motor, takes place.