DE102007027980A1 - Hinged handle device for motor vehicle for manual movement of e.g. loading deck, has actuator surface provided for holding handle, and staying in effective connection with handle mechanism, where handle is rotatable around rotation axis - Google Patents

Abstract

A folding handle device (1) for a motor vehicle, in particular for a manual movement of a vehicle device, with a first pivot axis (6) about which a folding handle (3) with a handle portion (4) can be pivoted from a rest position into a use position, is described , In order to improve the vehicle comfort and easy to set up the folding handle device, the folding handle device (1) on a pressing surface (7) for gripping the folding handle (3).

Description

The The invention relates to a folding handle device for a vehicle, in particular for a manual movement of a Vehicle device, with a first pivot axis, around which a folding handle with a handle portion from a rest position to a use position is pivotable. The invention further relates to a loading floor, in particular a spiral loading floor.

It are different folding handles from the prior art for Vehicles known. For example, folding handles in the luggage compartment cover, on rear seat backrests or as a handle in the vehicle roof installed a vehicle seat in vehicles.

DE 102 56 348 A1 describes a load compartment cover with a handle unit which can be pivoted out of a handle recess, which simultaneously realizes an opaque cover of the load compartment. Such a handle unit is deeply formed because of the recessed grip.

It Object of the invention is a folding handle device of the input to create said type, which improves the vehicle comfort and is simple.

According to the invention the object is achieved by the subject matter of patent claim 1. Advantageous developments emerge from the dependent Claims.

According to one important inventive concept, the folding handle device has a Andrückfläche for gripping the folding handle on. This has the advantage that the folding handle device is flat in or can be installed on the vehicle device and the folding handle due to the pressure surface on actuation by pressure on the pressing surface with a handle portion meets the user.

advantageously, is the pressure surface with a folding mechanism in active connection. The folding mechanism can be multifaceted Way according to preferred, following in the description Be implemented embodiments. Due to the folding mechanism in combination with the pressure surface can a Recess trough, usually running deep building is, drop out.

According to one The invention further developing embodiment has the Folding mechanism elastic agent as a solvent on the the folding handle after pressing the pressing surface from the rest position and in the direction of use position drive, so that the folding handle are gripped on the handle section and can be pivoted to the first pivot axis to a To move vehicle equipment in the desired position.

advantageously, These are elastic solvents with a latching mechanism coupled in the rest position of the folding handle. The folding handle is thus locked in the rest position and for pivoting in the use position by pressing the Andrückfläche solved the locked position, wherein elastic means at least initially support the panning process. The elastic means can thus the folding handle in a fully swung out position or in a slightly swung position Position, with the user completely swing the folding handle.

According to one Another preferred embodiment has the folding mechanism elastic means as retention means on which the pressing surface and hold the folding handle in the rest position. This embodiment is thus as a reversal to the previously described embodiment to understand. The elastic means act as performed by the user Pivoting movement in the use position opposite. To grab the folding handle and press the pressing surface The elastic means are thus burdened by the user.

A particularly simple embodiment of an elastic means is a spiral spring. The coil spring can be coaxial with the first pivot axis be arranged and the folding handle, as described above, either at least partially in the use position in a relaxed Swing state or reverse to the rest position. The spiral spring can also be arranged orthogonal to the folding handle and the pivot axis be used and either as a tension or compression spring.

advantageously, forms the folding handle device in the rest position a substantially closed, flat surface. This has the advantage that the folding handle device is not a strainer, because there is no open space to fall into the dirt can. There is no open recessed grip. A flat, closed Surface is also more visually appealing than a folding handle device with protruding folding handle or recessed grip. A folding handle device whose advantage is the elimination of a strainer is particularly effective in the horizontal plane of the vehicle installed, for example, on a luggage compartment cover or on a Load floor.

According to a further embodiment of the invention, the pressing surface is arranged on the handle portion. The pressing surface can thereby coincide with the grip portion or form around the grip portion, for example a surface filling a grip hole. The Andrückflä che can either be pressed against the folding handle or attached to a handle shell on which the folding handle is arranged. The pressing surface can be pivotable or relatively movable according to a particular embodiment of the folding handle and in turn be brought by means of elastic means in the rest position to a closed surface.

According to one preferred embodiment, the handle portion a Handle opening on, which with a depressible Pressing surface filled in the rest position is. The handle opening can be arranged on the folding handle or on the handle.

advantageously, is the first pivot axis at the opposite end of the Handle section arranged on the folding handle. In this case, the first pivot axis directly with the folding handle or according to a preferred Embodiment be connected via a joint, explained in particular embodiments in the following becomes.

According to one preferred embodiment is the pressure surface on the folding handle at the opposite end of the handle portion arranged. This has the advantage that the folding handle device can be trained very flat. Besides, they are not elastic Means according to a simple embodiment required. The pivot axis is between pressure surface and handle portion arranged.

According to one preferred embodiment is the pressure surface on the folding handle on the handle section opposite End arranged and the pivot axis on the folding handle spaced from the opposite end of the handle portion behind the Andrückfläche arranged. Thus, a simple Lever created similar to a seesaw. When pressed the pressing surface goes up the folding handle, to be grabbed by hand. After use, the folding handle pressed down again and the pressure surface swings upwards.

Around a much smaller space in the depth of the vehicle equipment To realize, the folding mechanism comprises a joint with a first and second pivot axis, wherein the first pivot axis, in a Depth T of the vehicle to be moved device spaced Andrückfläche is arranged, the joint with the Handle shell connects and the second pivot axis, behind the Andrückfläche spaced from the opposite End of the handle portion is arranged, the hinge with the folding handle combines. Thus, about the second pivot axis at a pressure load the pressing surface of the folding handle with the handle portion by a defined angle between about 15 ° -30 ° according to a simple lever principle of a flat and almost flat swung out closed rest position. The grip section of the folding handle Can with one hand by gripping through a handle opening be safely detected and continue around the first pivot axis, the the position of use of the hinge on the folding handle on the handle portion opposite End is now almost completely at least 90 ° be swung out. Due to the two pivot axes of the folding handle is very Space-saving installation in a vehicle device.

According to the invention the folding handle at least 90 ° on the first pivot axis pivotable. Characterized in that the first pivot axis in the depth T the vehicle device is arranged, the folding handle in the rest position so is spaced, can be the Folding handle does not pivot much more than 110 °, because the folding handle encounters a limiting side edge.

advantageously, the pressure surface is particularly relief-like or ribbed marked. The pressing surface can Also indicated in color or by a stepped surface become. Advantageously, on the surface of the Pressing surface concentric ellipses or circles, seen in cross section in corrugated form, formed.

According to the invention the vehicle device a loading floor, a holding device via a vehicle seat in the vehicle roof, one accessible from the loading space Back seat backrest or a cargo compartment cover.

According to the invention the task also by a load compartment floor, in particular Wendeladeboden with a folding handle device according to the above Characteristics solved. An inventive Folding handle device in a cargo floor has the advantage of being Space saving on the loading floor is buildable, visually appealing and no dirt trap due to the closed surface is. In addition, there is no engagement recess due to the kinematics required.

It It is understood that the above and below to be explained features not only in the specified Combination, but also usable in other combinations.

The Invention will be described below with reference to exemplary embodiments explained in more detail with reference to drawings. Show it:

1 a schematic cross-sectional view of a folding handle device according to a first embodiment,

2 a schematic cross-sectional view of a folding handle device according to a second embodiment,

3 a schematic cross-sectional view of a folding handle device according to a third embodiment.

4 a perspective view of a Wendeladebodens.

1 shows a first embodiment of the folding handle device according to the invention 1 for a motor vehicle for manual movement of a vehicle device, such as one in the 4 shown Wendeladeboden 2 , The folding handle device 1 includes a folding handle 3 with a handle section 4 the handle as a handle due to a handle opening 5 is trained. The folding handle 3 can be around a first pivot axis 6 to swing at least 90 ° from a rest position to a use position. A handle opening 5 is by means of a in the plane of the folding handle 3 lying closed area. Thus, for a pleasing appearance is achieved and a strainer avoided.

The handle opening 5 occlusive surface is in this particular form of execution from the same time the pressure surface 7 , The pressing surface 7 can either be on a handle shell 8th be arranged movably or as in the 1 shown, is the pressure surface 7 on the folding handle 3 arranged pivotally. By means of elastic means, such as a coil spring, not shown, the pressing surface 7 in the rest position to a closed surface to the folding handle 3 pivoted. Also on the first pivot axis 6 is a spring 9 arranged to the folding handle 3 to swing back to a rest position from the use position.

To grasp the grip section 4 becomes the pressure surface 7 pressed in and the handle section 4 can be grasped with the front fingers.

The 2 shows a further particular embodiment of the folding handle device according to the invention 1 , In this folding handle device 1 is the pressure surface 7 on the folding handle 3 at the handle portion 4 arranged opposite end. The first pivot axis 6 is seen in cross-section between the pressure surface 7 and the handle portion 4 arranged. The first pivot axis 6 is at the handle portion 4 opposite end behind the pressure surface 7 arranged, so that there is a simple lever principle. When pressing the pressing surface 7 pivots the handle section 4 around the first pivot axis 6 from the handle 8th , The grip section 4 can thus be taken as a handle and the folding handle 3 can be pivoted to the use position.

The handle opening 5 is from an area of the handle shell 8th filled to form a closed surface in the rest position.

The 3 shows a further preferred embodiment of the folding handle device 1 according to the invention. In this embodiment, the pressing surface stands 7 with a folding mechanism in operative connection. The folding mechanism comprises a joint 10 that is a first pivot axis 6 and a second pivot axis 12 having. The first pivot axis 6 is at a depth T from a spiral loading floor 2 the pressing surface 7 spaced apart. The first pivot axis 6 connects the joint 10 with the handle shell 8th , A second pivot axis 12 behind the pressure surface 7 at the opposite end of the handle section 4 on the folding handle 3 is arranged, connects the joint 10 with the folding handle 3 , The handle opening 5 is flush with the folding handle 3 with a surface 11 from the handle shell 8th filled. For marking the pressure surface 7 are relief-like on the surface of the pressure surface 7 arranged concentric ellipses. If the user now on the pressure surface 7 presses, the handle section 4 with the folding handle 3 in a first stage about the second pivot axis 12 pivoted about 15 ° -30 °, so the folding handle 3 with the joint 10 the first pivot axis 6 directly applied. The folding handle 3 can on the handle section 4 now completely at least about 90 ° from the handle 8th be panned.

Advantageously, leads between a folding handle 3 and handle shell 8th arranged, not shown spring the folding handle 3 after use again in one, in the 3 shown rest position. There may also be two each coaxial with the first pivot axis 6 and the second pivot axis 12 arranged springs the function of returning the folding handle 3 take over to the rest position.

4 shows a particular embodiment of the folding handle device 1 in a spiral loading floor 2 , The folding handle device 1 is by attaching the handle shell 8th with attached folding handle 3 in the spiral loading floor 2 firmly mounted. From the opposite side, as in the 3 shown, a frame part 14 plugged in, with the handle shell 8th Complementarily engages and thus in Wendeladeboden 2 is enclosed. The 4 shows the folding handle 3 in a quiet location. The area 11 holding the handle opening 5 fills, forms with the handle section 4 and the folding handle 3 a level, flush, closed loading area to the Wendeladeboden 2 ,

All Figures show only schematic not to scale Representations. Incidentally, in particular, the graphic Illustrations for the invention as essential.

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Folding handle device

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Reversible cargo floor

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Claims (19)

Folding handle device ( 1 ) for a motor vehicle, in particular for a manual movement of a vehicle device, with a first pivot axis ( 6 ), to which a folding handle ( 3 ) with a handle portion ( 4 ) is pivotable from a rest position to a use position, characterized in that the folding handle device ( 1 ) a pressing surface ( 7 ) for gripping the folding handle ( 3 ) having. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) is in operative connection with a folding mechanism. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the folding mechanism has elastic solvents, which the folding handle ( 3 ) after actuation of the pressing surface ( 7 ) from the rest position. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding mechanism a latching mechanism for the rest position of the folding handle ( 3 ) having. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding mechanism has elastic retaining means, which the pressing surface ( 7 ) and the folding handle ( 3 ) in the rest position. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the elastic means comprises a spiral spring ( 9 ). Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding handle device ( 1 ) forms a substantially closed flat surface in the rest position Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) is arranged on the handle portion. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip portion ( 4 ) a handle opening ( 5 ), which with a depressible pressure surface ( 7 ) is filled in the rest position. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) on the folding handle ( 3 ) is depressible. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) on the handle shell ( 8th ) is depressible. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pivot axis ( 6 ) on the folding handle ( 3 ) at the opposite end of the handle portion ( 4 ) is arranged. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) on the folding handle ( 3 ) on the opposite end of the handle portion ( 4 ) is arranged. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ) on the folding handle ( 3 ) on the handle portion ( 4 ) is arranged opposite end and the pivot axis ( 6 ) on the folding handle ( 3 ) spaced from the opposite end of the handle portion ( 4 ) behind the pressure surface ( 7 ) is arranged. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding handle ( 3 ) by at least 90 ° at the first pivot axis ( 6 ) is pivotable. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pressing surface ( 7 ), in particular relief-like or ribbed, is marked. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the folding mechanism is a joint ( 10 ) with a first pivot axis ( 6 ) and second pivot axis ( 12 ), wherein the first pivot axis ( 6 ), which at a depth (T) from the distance to the moving vehicle device to the Andrückfläche ( 7 ), the joint ( 10 ) with the handle shell ( 8th ) and the second pivot axis ( 12 ) behind the pressure surface ( 7 ), spaced from the opposite end of the handle portion (FIG. 4 ), the joint ( 10 ) with the folding handle ( 3 ) connects. Folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the vehicle device is a loading floor, a holding device on a vehicle seat in the vehicle headliner, or a rear seat backrest accessible from the loading space or a load compartment cover. Loading floor, in particular Wendeladeboden ( 2 ), with a folding handle device ( 1 ) according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 18.