Storage compartment

• US 8,727,413 B2
• Filed: 04/16/2009
• Issued: 05/20/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2008
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH (Forvia SE)
• Original Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbH (Forvia SE)
• Inventors: Seiller, Julien, Allard, Nicolas, Benard, Thierry, Pegorier, Nicolas
• Primary Examiner(s): Patel, Kiran B
• Application Number:
  US12/988,262
• Publication Number:
  US 20120061983A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,860 Days
• Field of Search: 296/24.34, 296/37.1, 296/37.8, 206/315.11, 206/335, 206/534
• US Class Current: 296/24.34
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/00 Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 11/02 for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/00 Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/0256 Dashboard liners
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 13/0275 comprising removable or hinged parts for accessing storage compartments B60R7/04; for airbag deployment B60R21/215
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0071 using latches, clips, clamps, straps or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2011/0094 characterised by means for covering after user, e.g. boxes, shutters or the like
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 2013/0287 integrating other functions or accessories
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 19/18 involving the use of optical projection means, e.g. projection of images on clouds projection apparatus per se G03B
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/04 by land vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: G09F 21/042 the advertising matter being fixed on the roof of the vehicles

Abstract

The present invention relates to a storage compartment for a vehicle interior, comprising a cover (2) that can be pivoted between a completely closed and a maximally opened position, and a base (3) that is hidden below in case of the cover (2) being closed, wherein the cover (2) may be locked between the completely closed and the maximally opened position at any desired intermediate position, at least within a partial region of a movement tolerance, for holding an object (6) between the base (3) and the cover (2).

Claims

1. A storage compartment for a vehicle interior, said storage compartment comprising:

a cover, which is capable of being pivoted between a completely closed and a maximally opened position,

a base which is concealed under the cover when the cover is closed, wherein the cover is capable of being locked at least within a partial region of a movement range between the completely closed and the maximally opened position in any intermediate position for retaining an object between the base and the cover, and

a support disposed on the base and capable of being pivoted upwards about at least one link, the support including a support wall extending therefrom for supporting the object between the base and the cover.

2. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the cover is capable of being pivoted upwards about a simple pivot axis or a double link or is articulated using a four-bar link.

3. The storage compartment according to claim 2, wherein at least one link, about which the cover can be pivoted upwards, includes a link brake or a releasable lock that locks the link in a form fit to lock the cover in at least one of the intermediate positions.

4. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the cover is loaded by a spring force that opens or closes the cover.

5. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the support further includes at least one retaining strap for the object to be retained.

6. The storage compartment according to claim 5, wherein the support wall is provided with at least one of an adhesive pad or an adhesive film or a suction surface for a suction cup or a magnetic surface.

7. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein at least one socket for a supply or signal cable is disposed within the storage compartment.

8. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the storage compartment is included in a trim part for a vehicle interior.

9. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the storage compartment is included in a trim part comprising at least one of an instrument panel or a central console or a part of an instrument panel or of a central console.

10. The storage compartment according to claim 1, wherein the cover is spring loaded and capable of being pivoted upwards about a simple pivot axis or a double link or is articulated using a four-bar link, wherein at least one link includes at least one of a link brake or a releasable lock that locks the link in a form fit to lock the cover in at least one of the intermediate positions, the storage compartment further comprising:

a retaining strap, in association with the support, the retaining strap configured for the object to be retained;

at least one of an adhesive pad or an adhesive film or a suction surface for a suction cup or a magnetic surface, provided on the support wall;

at least one socket, for a supply or a signal capable, disposed within the storage compartment; and

wherein the storage compartment is included in a trim part for a vehicle interior, wherein the trim part comprises all or part of at least one of an instrument panel or a central console.