DE19529876A1 - Plastics storage accessory with storage boxes - Google Patents

Abstract

The accessory is mounted on the central console (2) of a car on which the handbrake is mounted. The accessory is made from plastic and extends back over the length of the front seats. The accessory is mounted above a depression (3) which is formed in the central console and incorporate storage compartments which are either open at the top (4) or are closed by sliding or hinging lids (6). The parallel sides of the accessory are stepped down in relation to the end faces.

Description

The invention relates to an attachment part for an agent console of a motor vehicle, the center console one between a driver's seat and a passenger's seat arranged molded part, in particular made of plastic, which is essentially elongated and from a middle part of a dashboard to about ver over the entire length of the seat runs, which is a substantially rectangular Ver deepening over the major part of its length and Has width, so that the recess as a shelf for Various objects can be used, with the funds console an attachment part is attached or can be attached, what means to hold objects like cups, Beverage cans or bottles, coins, sunglasses, Ashtrays, compact discs, if necessary with a case, a telephone (cell phone) or the like.

It is common in many motor vehicles that between the driver's seat and front passenger seat in the area of the front  wagon is formed a center console, the one essentially elongated recess for receiving any objects. It is also common in Area of the center console the handbrake of the motor vehicle Stuff arranged so that the handbrake penetration in a window area of the center console is formed and the handle of the handbrake later practically next to it the recess of the center console is to be arranged.

Because in such a recess the center console counter would only be stored loosely without the actual bracket has already been proposed, the To provide the center console with an attachment, which for example, insert openings for a cup, a Can or bottle can have a Has coin dispenser and, for example, still an open one Compartment for storing glasses or the like sits. This arrangement may be advantageous in itself be because some of the items stored in it moderately safe, but it is with this Arrangement and training required that ago the corresponding receiving compartments in the  Essay are trained so that for the actual Afterwards there is no possibility for the user change speaking order and training, if he, for example, on the storage compartment for glasses wants to do without and instead a phone (cell phone) wants to use or, if he instead of recording opening for a can or a cup of a corresponding Recording option for compact discs or for listening want to arrange cassettes.

Based on this prior art, the invention is based on the task of creating an attachment part of the generic type, which enables the manufacturer and the user to adjust the attachment part with simple means and measures to the desired purpose. It is therefore intended to create an attachment which, in particular, enables the user to optionally arrange one or more of the following means for holding objects:
an ashtray, a coin box, a stand for Ge beverage containers of larger diameter, a stand for beverage containers of smaller diameter, a storage space for audio cassettes or compact discs, a storage space for glasses, a storage space for a telephone or the like.

To achieve this object, the invention proposes that attach the attachment part to the center console baren, especially in the area of the deepening, the latter covering, to be arranged open frame part as well as several that can be inserted into the frame part and on this held means for holding counter stand, the arrangement of the means in the frame part within the area bounded by the frame opening rich is freely selectable and variable.

The principle of the invention is that the on the part is broken down into an open frame part as a basic element and a variety of different designed means for holding objects, the optionally in different arrangement and type number can be inserted into the frame part. By this arrangement and training is there for the user or also possible for the manufacturer, depending on the application  Purpose, different means of holding counter stands in the frame part. The correspond the function modules (means for holding counter stands) are interchangeable or given if also movable against each other, so that one except neat design variety is possible without in addition the production of top parts in different configuration would be necessary. Rather is the production of an open frame part is required, which is suitable and serves for all purposes as well as the production of corresponding functional modules (Means for holding objects) by the User or manufacturer either in the frame part can be integrated.

It is also preferably provided that the parallel Long side end edges of the frame part opposite the parallel transverse side edges are reset and the Means for holding objects on the long sides edges or walls are guided and held, ins particular slidable along the frame part, being the transverse side edges or walls of the frame part  serves as a displacement travel limitation as well as the parallel wall parts of a ge in the frame part set means for holding the objects.

This training makes it possible to have the functional module (means for holding objects) in the Insert frame part and if there is free space to move to the desired position and still existing space with other corresponding ones Function modules to occupy. Instead of the shift is of course also the removal of the individual Function modules possible from the frame part.

It is particularly preferably provided that the dimension the means for holding the objects in the longitudinal direction Direction of the frame part seen on the Ab Measurement of the frame opening seen in the same direction it is agreed that complete completion of the Frame opening by a plurality of Hal means The objects can be achieved, the means are dimensioned so that the first narrowest The frames in a corresponding multiple arrangement  The opening must be arranged to fill completely and others Medium with a longitudinal dimension of an integer lot alternatively, instead of two or more narrowest Funds are to be ordered.

Under certain circumstances, it is preferably provided that the frame part in the area of the two parallel longitudinal edges and the means for holding objects on the with the surface edges interacting with the longitudinal edge are equally trained so that they are in one first target position in the the longitudinal edge and the Surface areas are directed parallel to each other and in a second target position, in which the means for Hold objects 180 ° around their medium height axis are rotated, can be inserted into the frame part.

According to this embodiment is a simple assembly availability guaranteed, because it does not matter whether that Part in one target position or another by 180 ° rotated target position is used. There is complete Symmetry in relation to the inclusion of the functional elements mente, so that the  Functional elements in one or the other position can be set.

Under certain circumstances, it is also preferably provided that the frame part on the outside of the longitudinal side walls lengthways running gutters and the means for mounting objects over the long side walls have engaging locking lugs or locking ribs, which in Engage the target position in the locking channels.

With this training, an external clip is used intended. This has the advantage that the injection molds for the production of the corresponding plastic injection molded parts can be carried out relatively easily. Indeed is the removal of the functional parts to some extent difficult because the external elements of the Holding objects spread outwards and have to be solved. This is not for the user particularly comfortable.

A preferred further development is seen in the fact that the frame part inside the longitudinal side walls lengthways  running gutters and the means for mounting objects engaging in the frame part and in the target position in the locking channels Have locking lugs or locking ribs, and also in front preferably on in the direction of insertion of the means for holding tion of the objects at the rear end of their Sidewall parts away from each other directed flanges are arranged or molded, which is in the target position on the front edge of the Support the side walls of the frame part.

With this training an easy removal is possible, because with this quasi internal clipping only the Side surfaces of the engaged means for holding need to be squeezed manually by objects, to release the lock. It also becomes one excellent stability when leaning on the corresponding reached the means for holding objects, so that the catch cannot be released independently. The production is a bit more difficult, since the manufacture plastic position can be worked with tools must have the inner slide.  

A preferred further development is seen in the fact that the clear width of the frame part in the longitudinal direction 363 mm and the grid dimension of the means for mounting of objects 33 mm or an integer multiple of which, a maximum of eleven times.

In this design, a grid unit of the func tion modules is 33 mm long and the function carrier, the frame part, has a clear inside width of 363 mm, so that eleven grid units can be accommodated in it. The combinations can be arbitrary, although of course only eleven grid units can be accommodated. For example, the design of appropriate means for holding objects could be as follows:
Ashtray large four grid units
Ashtray small two grid units
Cup holder for large cups three grid units
Cup holder for cans three grid units,
Storage compartments in any grid dimension
Coin dispenser a grid unit
Cassette box simply four grid units
Box with cell phone holder for telephone seven grid units
Box for compact discs five grid units.

Within these configurations and also with others Means for holding and holding objects are any arrangements and training within of the grid dimension possible.

A further preferred training is ge see that the frame part on a transverse side wall one on the outside into a wall opening insertable parallel wall of the center console Has projection and on the other transverse side wall the frame part a bottom of the recess the center console at this supportable area is formed with fasteners at the bottom of the Deepening of the center console is attachable.

For fixing the frame part to the center console can be punched in the center console be provided on one end into which the corresponding projection of the frame part can be inserted is.  

This can be used to finally fix the frame part for example by means of screws on the bottom of the recess the center console in the other end of the frame be attached.

To achieve stiffening of the frame part, can also be provided that between the in the frame partly used means for holding objects a stiffening strut is to be arranged, which adjoins supports the longitudinal side walls of the frame part.

Such stiffeners can be in the pitch be arranged, with appropriate rest training or the like in grid dimensions on the frame part can be seen so that the stiffening struts are detachably connectable to the frame part.

A particularly preferred further training is still included seen that the means for holding coins in Transverse direction to the longitudinal extent of the opening of the frame partly several, preferably three, coin dispensers in the form has cylindrical hollow parts, in each of which  a hollow cylindrical clamping element against the force of a internal preload spring held axially displaceable is, the upper end face of the in use position cylindrical hollow part is open and a narrow half-ring collar on one side has, and wherein the opening of the hollow part turned surface of the clamping element slightly opposite plane spanned by the mouth of the hollow part is inclined, preferably at an acute angle of 10 ° to 20 °, the area in the sloping end area flush in the front edge of the mouth of the hollow part passes if no coin is pressed into the hollow part is or a pressed coin with its one of the oblique Face of the clamping element facing surface flush merges into the front edge of the hollow part or opposite this protrudes slightly.

This training ensures that the relatively narrow arrangement in the frame part the removal of coins from the coin dispenser possible in a simple manner is because the coins held in the coin dispenser are used for Removal edge are inclined so that also  a simple and safe solution in tight spaces Removal is possible.

In summary, the following should be noted:
The invention provides an attachment part with means for holding objects, which consists of an open function carrier frame, which can be designed the same for right-hand drive vehicles and left-hand drive vehicles. The frame part is easy to assemble and easy to adjust. The preferably internally clippable functional elements (means for holding objects) can be easily removed and equipped, even by the user himself, without the need for time-consuming user instructions. There will also be good stability, especially with the solution that can be clipped on the inside. An ergonomic and needs-based arrangement of the individual components is easy for the user. A high functionality of the individual components is achieved.

Embodiments of the invention are in the drawing  shown and described in more detail below.

It shows:

Figure 1 shows a first embodiment in view.

Figures 2 and 3 variants also in view.

Fig. 4 to 7 embodiments of the Außenverclipsung of function carriers and frame member;

Fig. 8 and 9 an embodiment of the Innenverclipsung of the functional part and the frame part;

Figure 10 seen the arrangement of a frame part with functional elements on a center console in the middle longitudinal section.

Fig. 11 shows the arrangement of a reinforcing strut;

Fig. 12 shows the arrangement of a Münzspenders;

FIG. 13 shows a detail of a coin dispenser which can be inserted into the element according to FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 shows a coin box according to FIG. 12 with inserts according to FIG. 13 in a top view.

In the drawing figures, 1 shows an attachment part for a center console 2 of a motor vehicle. The center console 2 is regularly arranged between a driver's seat and a passenger seat and is a molded part made of plastic. The center console 2 is essentially elongated and extends from a central part of a dashboard to approximately the entire length of the seat surface of the seats in the gap which is formed between the front passenger seat and the driver's seat. The center console 2 has an elongated recess 3 which extends over a substantial part of its length and width. This recess can be used as a storage space for various objects. In order to enable an orderly storage of objects, an attachment part 1 is placed on the center console 2 in the area of the recess 3 , which has means for holding objects such as cups, beverage cans or bottles, coins, sunglasses, ashtrays or the like.

In the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1, an insert opening 4 for an ashtray or the like is shown at one end of the center console 2 .

According to the invention, the top part consists of a mountable to the center console 2 , in particular in the region of the recess 3 covering this to be arranged frame part 5 and of several means 6 which can be inserted into the opening of the frame part 5 and can be held on the frame part 5 for holding different objects. The arrangement of these means 6 in the frame part 5 is freely selectable and variable within the area delimited by the frame opening.

The parallel longitudinal side end edges 7 of the frame part 5 are set back with respect to the parallel transverse side edges 8 , the means 6 for holding objects being guided and held on the longitudinal side edges (at 7 ) or walls. In particular, these are displaceable along the frame part, as indicated by the arrows 9 in FIG. 1. This movability is of course only given if there is free space within the frame. If the frame is fully occupied, as shown in Fig. 1, all parts are fixed immovably.

The higher transverse side edges 8 or walls of the frame part 5 serve as a travel limit, so that a corresponding means 6 can only be moved up to these end walls 8 . Another means 6 may to a thus shifted to an end wall 8 means 6 of course, with the parallel wall portions are pushed, so that then the wrung already against an end wall 8 means 6 serves as a travel limit in the displacement of a further agent. 6

The dimension of the means 6 for holding objects is seen in the longitudinal direction of the frame part 5 , so matched to the dimension of the frame opening seen in the same direction that a complete filling of the frame opening can be achieved by a plurality of means 6 for holding objects. The means are preferably dimensioned in a grid dimension so that the first narrowest means in a corresponding multiple arrangement are to be arranged to fill the frame opening completely and / or further means with a longitudinal dimension of an integer multiple of the smallest unit are to be arranged alternatively instead of two or more narrowest means.

The frame part 5 is equally formed in the region of the two parallel longitudinal edge edges 7 and the means 6 for holding objects on the surface areas interacting with the longitudinal edge edges, so that they are in a first desired position in which the longitudinal edge edges and the surface areas are directed parallel to one another or in a second target position, in which the means 6 for holding objects are rotated through 180 ° about their central vertical axis, can be used in the frame part 5 . The middle high axis is denoted by 10 in FIG. 5, for example.

According to the form of representation according to FIGS. 4 to 7, the frame part 5 has longitudinal locking grooves 11 on the outside of its longitudinal side walls and the means 6 for holding objects have locking lugs 12 or locking ribs 12 which overlap the longitudinal side walls on the outside, which in the desired position according to FIGS . 5 and 7 into the locking grooves 11 intervene.

In the embodiment according to FIGS. 8 and 9, the frame part 5 on the inside of the longitudinal side walls has ratchet grooves 13 which run in the longitudinal direction, while the means 6 for holding objects engaging in the frame part and having detent lugs or detent ribs 14 in the ratchet grooves 13 in the desired position. In addition, in the insertion direction of the means 6 for holding the objects at the rear end of their sides wall parts outwardly directed from each other flanges 15 are formed, which are supported in the desired position according to FIG. 9 on the front edge of the side walls of the frame part 5 .

In order to provide an overview of the order of dimensions, reference is made to the embodiments according to FIGS. 2 and 3. The clear width of the frame part 5 seen in the longitudinal direction is, for example, 363 mm, the grid dimension of the means 6 for holding objects at least 33 mm or an integral multiple thereof, at most eleven times.

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 10, the frame part 5 has, on the outside on a transverse side wall (left in FIG. 10), a projection 17 which can be inserted into a wall opening at 16 of the parallel wall of the center console 2 and on the other transverse side wall of the frame part 5 the recess in the center console arcuate side 2 at this abstützbarer region 8 which is fastened with fastening means 19, in particular screws on the bottom of the recess of the center console. 2 The attachment takes place in such a way that the projection 17 is first inserted into the perforation 16 in an inclined position and then the console is given down about this quasi hinge point at 16, 17 down into the desired position according to FIG. 10, whereupon the attachment means 19 is to be brought in. The corresponding means 6 can then be introduced in any manner, as is schematically illustrated in Fig. 10.

In the embodiment according to FIG. 11, it is schematically shown that a stiffening strut 20 can be introduced between the means 6 for receiving objects inserted into the frame part 5 , which is supported on the longitudinal side walls of the frame part 5 and, if appropriate, is locked there. The latching connection can be seen in FIG. 11.

A means for holding coins is shown in FIGS. 12 and 14. This means 6 is aligned in the transverse direction to the longitudinal extent of the opening of the frame part 5 and has three possibilities in this direction for the arrangement of coin dispensers 20 . For this purpose, the arrangement of three corresponding cylindrical recesses 21 , which are open at the top in the drawing figure 12, is provided in the means 6 , into which correspondingly sized cylindrical coin dispensers 20 can be inserted and locked. Each coin dispenser 20 has a cylindrical hollow part 22 in which a hollow cylindrical clamping element 23 is held axially displaceably against the force of an internal biasing spring 24 . The upper end face of the cylindrical hollow part 22 in the position of use is open and has a narrow retaining collar 25 in the shape of a half ring on one side. The surface 26 of the clamping element 23 facing the opening of the hollow part 22 is slightly inclined relative to the plane spanned by the mouth of the hollow part 22 by an angle of approximately 15 °, this surface being slightly covered in the sloping area by the half-collar 25 and rising End region (at 27 ) merges flush into the end edge of the mouth of the hollow part 22 , provided that no coin is pressed into the hollow part. In the illustration according to FIG. 13, a coin is inserted into the hollow portion 28. The coin is held by the collar 25 and the inclined surface 26 in the desired position, wherein it is in the range 27 flush with the end edge of the hollow portion 22, that is, the underside of the coin 28 is flush with the front edge of the hollow portion 22, or is relative to this low upwards in drawing figure 13 . In this way, easy removal of the coin in the direction of arrow 29 is possible. It is thus possible, even in tight spaces, to insert or remove coins in the coin dispenser 20 in a simple manner.

The invention is not limited to the exemplary embodiments limited, but often within the scope of the disclosure variable.  

All new, in the description and / or drawing disclosed individual and combination features regarded as essential to the invention.

Claims (10)

1. Attachment part for a center console of a motor vehicle, the center console being a part arranged between a driver's seat and a passenger's seat, in particular made of plastic, which is essentially elongated and from a middle part of a dashboard to about the entire length of the seat of the Seats runs, which has a substantially rectangular recess over the major part of its length and width, so that the recess can be used as a storage for various objects, with an attachment part placed on the center console or can be placed on which means for holding objects , such as cups, beverage cans or bottles, coins, sunglasses, ashtrays, compact discs optionally with a cover, audio cassettes optionally with a cover, a telephone (cell phone) or the like, characterized in that the attachment part ( 1 ) from a on the center console ( 2 ) attachable, in particular in the area of the recess ( 3 ), covering the latter, to be arranged open frame part ( 5 ) and consists of a plurality of means ( 6 ) for holding objects which can be inserted into and held in the frame part ( 5 ), the arrangement of the means ( 6 ) is freely selectable and variable in the frame part ( 5 ) within the area bounded by the frame opening. 2. Attachment part according to claim 1, characterized in that the parallel longitudinal side end edges ( 7 ) of the frame part ( 5 ) with respect to the parallel transverse sides edges ( 8 ) are reset and the means ( 6 ) for holding objects on the long sides edges ( 7 ) or -Walls are guided and held, especially along the frame part ( 5 ) ver sliding, the transverse side edges ( 8 ) or -walls of the frame part ( 5 ) serves as a displacement limit as well as the parallel wall parts of the means used in the frame part ( 5 ) ( 6 ) for holding the objects. 3. Attachment part according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the dimension of the means ( 6 ) for holding the objects in the longitudinal direction of the frame part ( 5 ) is matched to the dimension of the frame opening seen in the same direction that a complete Filling of the frame opening can be achieved by a plurality of means ( 6 ) for holding the objects, the means ( 6 ) being dimensioned in a grid dimension so that the first narrowest means ( 6 ) in a corresponding multiple arrangement are to be arranged to fill the frame opening completely and further means ( 6 ) with a longitudinal dimension of an integral multiple are to be arranged alternatively instead of two or more narrowest means ( 6 ). 4. attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the frame part ( 5 ) in the region of the two parallel longitudinal edge edges ( 7 ) and the means ( 6 ) for holding objects on the with the longitudinal edge edges ( 7 ) cooperate Surface areas are of the same design, so that they are directed parallel to each other in a first target position in which the longitudinal edge edges ( 7 ) and the surface areas and in a second target position in which the means ( 6 ) for holding objects by 180 ° about their central vertical axis are rotated, can be used in the frame part ( 5 ). 5. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the frame part ( 5 ) on the outside of the longitudinal side walls ( 7 ) longitudinal locking channels ( 11 ) and the means ( 6 ) for holding objects the longitudinal side walls ( 7 ) overlap outside latching noses or have locking ribs ( 12 ) which engage in the target position in the locking channels ( 11 ). 6. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the frame part ( 5 ) on the inside of the longitudinal side walls ( 7 ) longitudinal locking channels ( 13 ) and the means ( 6 ) for holding objects in the frame part ( 5 ) engaging and have a seated locking lugs or locking ribs ( 14 ) in the set position in the locking channels ( 13 ), wherein flanges ( 15 ) directed away from one another preferably also at the end located in the insertion direction of the means ( 6 ) for holding the objects from the side wall parts thereof are ordered or formed, which are supported in the desired position on the front edge of the side walls ( 7 ) of the frame part ( 5 ). 7. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the inside width of the frame part ( 5 ) in the longitudinal direction is 363 mm and the grid dimension of the means ( 6 ) for holding objects 33 mm or an integer multiple thereof, maximum 11 times. 8. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the frame part ( 5 ) on a transverse side wall outside in a wall opening ( 16 ) of the parallel wall of the center console ( 2 ) insertable projection ( 17 ) and on the other lateral side wall of the frame part (5), the recess in the center console is formed on this abstützbarer region (18) (2) a bottom side which can be fastened with fastening means (19) at the bottom of the recess of the center console (2). 9. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that between the in the frame part ( 5 ) used means ( 6 ) for receiving objects against a stiffening strut ( 20 ) is to be arranged, which is on the longitudinal side walls ( 7 ) of Frame part ( 5 ) supports. 10. Attachment part according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the means ( 6 ) for holding coins in the transverse direction to the longitudinal extent of the opening of the frame part ( 5 ) other, preferably three, coin dispenser ( 20 ) in the form of cylindrical hollow parts ( 22 ), in each of which a hollow cylindrical clamping element ( 23 ) is held axially displaceably against the force of an internal biasing spring ( 24 ), the upper end face of the cylindrical hollow part ( 22 ) being open in the position of use and a narrow retaining collar on one side ( 25 ) in the form of a half ring, and the surface ( 26 ) of the tensioning element ( 23 ) facing the opening of the hollow part ( 22 ) is slightly inclined with respect to the plane spanned by the mouth of the hollow part ( 22 ), preferably by an acute angle of 10 ° to 20 °, the surface ( 26 ) in the sloping end region being slightly covered by the half-collar ( 25 ) and at the rising end region merges flush into the front edge of the mouth of the hollow part ( 22 ), provided that no coin is pressed into the hollow part or a pressed coin ( 26 ) with its surface facing the oblique end face ( 26 ) of the tensioning element ( 23 ) is flush with the front edge of the hollow part ( 22 ) passes over or protrudes slightly from this.