DE10361227A1 - Vehicle, especially motor vehicle, has at least one restraining arrangement mounted directly or indirectly on console that can be moved from base position into at least one restraining position - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle (1), with at least one rear seat occupancy position (3) and at least one front seat (5) arranged in front of the vehicle in the longitudinal direction. In addition, at least one console (6) is provided, which is displaceable between a non-use position and at least one use position, the console (6) at least in the position of use between the rear seat occupancy position (3) and the front seat (5) can be arranged. According to the invention, at least one retaining means (7) is arranged directly or indirectly on the console (6), which can be transferred from a basic position into at least one retaining position. The console (6) is in the use position of the rear seat occupancy position (3) assigned so that in case of a collision of the vehicle (1), in particular in the event of a frontal collision, a restraining function for a seated on the rear seat occupant position (3) Rear passengers (4) is obtainable at least with the retaining means (7) in the retaining position.

Description

The The invention relates to a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, according to the preamble of claim 1.

One from the DE 295 04 668 U1 Known, generic motor vehicle has at least one rear seat occupancy position and at least one seen in the vehicle longitudinal direction front seat arranged on it. In addition, at least one console is provided, which is displaceable between a non-use position and at least one use position, wherein the console is at least in the position of use between the rear seat occupancy position and the front seat can be arranged.

Concrete this console is designed as a desk for the motor vehicle, wherein the desk seen in cross-section consists of an L-shaped body. A first L-leg is in the use position on the backrest part of the front seat and a second L-leg forms a table surface in such a way that this L-leg of the backrest part of the front seat in the direction of rear seat occupant position projecting. The first and second L-legs are so together connected that formed as a table top L-leg in the Non-use position also on the backrest part of the front seat can be ajar.

Furthermore, from the DE 36 24 156 C1 a table for a motor vehicle with a folding table top known. The table top is coupled to an emergency device in such a way that in the event of a collision of the motor vehicle, the table top is automatically shifted back into the Einklappstellung, so that a seated behind the table seat vehicle occupant does not contact with his own, collision-induced forward displacement with the table top.

From the DE 199 37 028 A1 and the EP 0 523 192 B1 In each case occupant restraint systems for motor vehicles are known, which are arranged pivotably in the vehicle interior. From WO 00/63047 and the DE 101 06 238 A1 In each case safety devices for motor vehicles are known which have a rear airbag assigned to a rear seat occupancy position.

task the invention is a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, to create in the event of a collision of the vehicle simple way optimal protection of the rear passengers is possible.

These The object is achieved with the features of claim 1.

According to claim 1 is at least one retaining means arranged directly or indirectly on the console, that of a Basic position can be converted into at least one retention position. The console is in the use position of the rear seat occupancy position so assigned, that in case of a collision of the vehicle, in particular in the event of a frontal collision, a restraining function for one the rear seat occupant sitting rear seat occupants at least with the retention means in the retention position is sustainable.

Advantageous in this vehicle is that with the arranged on the console Retention means in the retention position optimal protection of the rear passenger in the event of a collision of the Vehicle possible is. This also takes into account the fact that, in particular Rear seat passengers often not belted in the rear seat occupancy position sit, even with a non-belted rear passengers a optimal retention function by the retention means received in the retention position can be. The protection of the rear passengers in the event of a collision can through a regularly used Seat belt device, which together with the in the console arranged retaining means used is to be further improved. The console can be designed in this way that for the rear passengers also in console in the use position an optimal seating comfort with sufficient freedom of movement given is. The console with the restraint can basically be arranged at each seating position of the vehicle, in front of the there is a vehicle seat.

In In a preferred embodiment, the at least one retaining means be formed by at least one airbag device that does not in the activated basic position preferably arranged in the console is. By the airbag device, as generally known a or more airbags, is a simple and manageable Retention means proposed, which has an excellent protection potential. in principle can the retention agent also executed elsewhere be, z. B. as retention net.

In a development, the at least one airbag device in the non-activated basic position in a vehicle vertical direction seen upper, the rear passengers facing console area arranged be. This ensures that upon activation of the Airbag device with an associated transfer of the airbag (s) from the basic position to the retention position a correspondingly desired Retention by ensures the airbag device is.

alternative or additionally For example, the at least one airbag device may be in a vehicle upright direction seen lower console area be arranged as a knee airbag. This is a support for the Rear seat passengers also ensured at the bottom of the console, so that slipping under the console during the collision, a so-called. Submarining, avoided. Overall, with the airbag device, independently from the arrangement on the console, a forward displacement of the rear passengers be reduced in case of a collision.

In a concrete embodiment can the console in the vehicle longitudinal direction displaced between the non-use position and the use position be. Since today in motor vehicles, especially in luxury cars, the rear area is designed accordingly generous, the console can so in the vehicle longitudinal direction be arranged in front of the rear seat occupancy position that in the non-use position of the console easy entry or exit for the Rear passengers possible is and after a shift of the console in the vehicle longitudinal direction assigned to the rear seat occupant position in the use position this is, so that the retention function of the invention Console guaranteed is.

According to one Another embodiment may be provided at least one guide means, guided along the console is relocatable. With the management facility is a functionally reliable displacement in the vehicle longitudinal direction the console ensures.

In a training, the management device at least one leadership part, that is associated with the console, and at least one guide opposite, which is arranged vehicle-mounted, include. This act the leadership part and the leading part so together that the console is guided displaced. Thereby is proposed a functionally reliable and easy executable guide device, with a functionally reliable displacement of the console is possible.

In a concrete embodiment can the lead inequality be arranged fixed to the vehicle at a center tunnel of the vehicle. The center tunnel is a regularly stable component the vehicle chosen, on which the guiding opposite part can be securely attached, allowing easy relocation the console due to the appropriately arranged guide means possible is. in principle can the lead inequality also be otherwise fixed to the vehicle, taking care is that the displacement of the console between the non-use position and the use position as possible easy to carry out is.

In In another embodiment, the console in the non-use position be assigned to the front seat. Preferably, the console is in the vehicle longitudinal direction Seen directly behind the front seat. This is especially true when entering or exiting Rear passenger a disability by the console in non-use position avoided.

In one for longitudinal displacement alternative embodiment The console can be folded between the non-use position and the use position be. Again, make sure that in the position of use the console ensures a corresponding assignment to the rear seat position is, giving an optimal retention function by the arranged on the console retaining means for the the rear seat passengers sitting position seated rear passengers ensured is.

In In a further development, the console can be formed by a bracket be hinged at one of the rear seat occupancy seat assigned rear seat is arranged. Alternatively, the console can do so with the front seat be connected to the console when relocating from non-use position can be folded out into the use position from the front seat. An arrangement of the console on a front seat backrest part is to be preferred.

In one next concrete embodiment At least one drive device can be provided with which the console between the non-use position and the use position relocatable is. This allows the console, for example, in luxury vehicles be installed, where correspondingly high comfort requirements to fulfill are. Is the console in the vehicle longitudinal direction between the non-use position and the use position displaced, so may as a drive device a spindle drive are preferred. Most preferred is one electric spindle drive. In principle, any type of drive device, such as B. a gear drive or a correspondingly arranged Cable, be used.

According to a next embodiment, at least one sensor device can be provided on the console, by means of which the drive device can be switched off as a function of the relative position of the console to the rear seat occupant. In this case, a distance between the console and the rear occupant is determined at least at one point during the drive by the driving device driven displacement into the position of use, with a minimum distance, for example, between the console and the upper body of the rear occupant is given in whose Errei chen the drive device is switched off.

In a development, the sensor device by a contact strip be formed, which is arranged on the console, that the drive means upon contact of the contact strip with a knee region of the rear occupant can be switched off. As a result, the sensor device is simple as a contact strip executed being at a "knee contact" with the contact strip a desired one Minimum distance between the console and the upper body of the Rear passengers is given. This embodiment of the sensor device is independent of the size or can be used for the weight of the rear passenger.

According to one another embodiment at least partially on the console at least one impact-softened Console area be formed. In this case, such are preferred Console areas formed with impact soft material, the Case of a collision a possible Initial contact with the rear passengers train, so that a possible Injury severity of the rear occupant can be reduced advantageous can.

In In a further development, the at least one impact-soft console area be formed by a knee pad. Through the knee pad can also Reduced a forward displacement of the rear passenger in the event of a collision be, with also slipping under the console by the Kneepad can be largely avoided.

According to one another embodiment the console, in particular the console top, so formed be that they can be used as a table at least in the position of use is. As a result, the console has a dual function, namely on the one hand as a table and on the other hand as a retaining function part in case of a collision of the vehicle. The console can do this so executed be that the intended as a table area console area so on the console is arranged in the event of a collision of the vehicle and a related advance of the rear passengers a possible injury by any contact of the rear passengers with the table top is excluded. Is the retention means designed as an airbag device, so the corresponding airbag can be arranged in the retaining position be that a contacting of the rear passengers with the table largely excluded is.

In In another embodiment, at least one locking device be provided by means of the console at least in the position of use solvable is lockable. Thus, the console is kept safe in the use position, so that in case of a collision of the vehicle and one corresponding to the console incident rear passengers optimal Retention function ensured by the arranged on the console retaining means is.

In a development, the at least one locking device be arranged on the console so that the console matches the vehicle structure is lockable. In this case, the locking device is preferred locked with the vehicle side structure or a vehicle door. in principle the locking device is to be designed so that the console in case a collision of the vehicle by them on the particular by the Rear seat occupants functionally locked in the use position and thus held is.

According to one another embodiment the at least one locking device by a crash-active Locking device be formed. That is, that the crash-active Locking device activated only in the event of a collision is, so if necessary, an optimal retention function by the in the use position locked console together with the restraint means given is.

In a development, the at least one locking device be formed by a pyrotechnic piston attached to the console displaceable between a basic position and a locking position is arranged. In this case, the pyrotechnic piston, for example be arranged on the console so that the piston in the locking position on the Console viewed in the vehicle transverse direction out in the direction of the vehicle side structure or towards the vehicle door protrudes, so that there is a corresponding required locking possible with the piston is.

According to one another embodiment the console in the non-use position so coupled to the front seat be that the console in a shift of the front seat in Vehicle longitudinal direction is relocatable. This ensures that when not in use the console independently from the adjusted position of the front seat a direct arrangement given the console behind the front seat, so in any position of the front seat a maximum possible Rear area, especially for getting in and out, is available.

According to one Further training, the console in the shift to the use position be decoupled from the front seat. This allows the front seat at be in the position of use befindlicher console regardless of this.

In a further embodiment, the Console be displaced by an active actuation of the rear passengers from the non-use position to the use position. If the console is provided with a drive device, then the active actuation may be oriented such that the rear seat occupant actuates a corresponding actuation device for the displacement of the console. In contrast, the console can also be designed so that the relocation of the same must be made by the rear passengers in total. In this case, for example, a corresponding latching device can be integrated in a corresponding guide device, so that the console can be arranged in different latching positions which are formed along the guide device.

alternative or additionally at least one rear seat occupancy detection means may be provided by means of the recognized occupancy of the rear seat by the Rear seat occupants the console automatically is displaced into the use position. This is a "forgetting" of the relocation the console from non-use position to use position avoided by the rear passengers.

In a further embodiment The console may be about the same extend the entire vehicle width. This is with a single Console a retention function for all trained on a rear seat Fond occupant seating positions guaranteed. The console can be divided, for example, in the middle, so that for example, two sitting side by side on the rear seat Rear passengers an independent and on the respective rear passengers attuned attitude of Console possible is.

Based a drawing is an embodiment closer to the invention explained.

It demonstrate:

1 1 is a schematic side view of a motor vehicle with a console according to the invention, wherein an airbag device is shown in the non-activated state,

2 a schematic side view of the motor vehicle of 1 wherein the airbag device is shown in the activated state,

3 a schematic view of the motor vehicle with a view towards a rear seat occupancy position with the console according to the invention, and

4 a schematic plan view of the motor vehicle with the console according to the invention.

In 1 is a schematic side view of a motor vehicle 1 shown. On a rear seat 2 sits in a corresponding rear seat position 3 a rear passenger 4 , Seen in the vehicle longitudinal direction in front of the rear seat occupancy position 3 a front seat 5 is arranged. Between the rear seat occupancy position 3 and the front seat 5 is a console 6 arranged, which can be moved between a non-use position and at least one use position. In 1 is the position of use of the console 6 shown in this the rear seat occupancy position 3 assigned.

At the console 6 is seen in a vehicle in the vertical direction upper, the rear passengers 4 facing console area an airbag device 7 arranged as retaining means, which in the illustration in 1 is shown in the non-activated ground state. Furthermore, on the console 6, a knee area 8th of the rear passengers 4 assigned, a knee pad 9 intended as impact-soft console area. The knee pad 9 is for clarity in the 1 and 2 hatched shown. In addition, in the knee area 8th of the rear passengers 4 associated console area a contact bar 10 arranged, which is used in the manner of a sensor device. D. h., That, for example, in a motor-driven displacement of the console 6 (sh. also 3 ) This shift in contact between the contact strip 10 and the knee area 8th of the rear passengers 4 is ended. The top of the console 6 is designed as a table, leaving the console 6 as a shelf or as a writing pad front rear passengers 4 can be used.

In 2 is a schematic side view of the motor vehicle 1 from 1 illustrated, wherein the airbag device 7 is shown in the activated state. With arrows 11 Here is the deployment direction of the airbag device 7 or the airbag of the airbag device 7 located. By the airbag device 7 may be due to the collision pre-storage of the rear passengers 4 be reduced, in addition, by the knee pad 9 a so-called. Submarining, ie a slip down under the console 6 , is advantageously avoided. This is an optimal protection for the rear passengers 4 created.

In 3 is a schematic view of the motor vehicle 1 looking towards the rear seat occupancy position 3 or the fund seat 2 shown. It can be seen that on the console 6 a leadership facility 12 is formed, the one from the console 6 arranged guide part 13 and a vehicle-fixed Führungsgegenteil 14 is formed. The leading part 14 is there stuck to a center tunnel 15 of the motor vehicle 1 arranged. Thus, by means of the guide device 12 a functionally safe transfer of the console 6 possible in vehicle longitudinal direction. In addition, in the field of leadership device 12 a drive device 16 arranged, which is formed for example by a spindle drive with electric motor. By the drive device 16 the console can be moved according to powered between the non-use position and the use position. Furthermore, it is on the console 6 a locking device 17 provided by means of the console 6 can be releasably locked at least in the use position. At the in 3 illustrated embodiment of the locking device 17 this is by a piston 18 formed, which can be moved between a basic position and a locking position. In the locking position, the piston protrudes 18 seen in the vehicle transverse direction over the console 6 out into a vehicle side structure 19 , so that thereby a functionally reliable locking of the console 6 is guaranteed. The piston 18 can be operated pyrotechnic, so that thereby a crash-active locking device 17 can be formed according to the case of a collision of the motor vehicle 1 is activated. How out 3 is apparent, is the console 6 aligned in the vehicle transverse direction in front of the rear seat occupancy position 3 arranged.

In 4 is a schematic plan view of the motor vehicle 1 shown, the console 6 drawn with solid lines in the position of use. The possible in the vehicle longitudinal displacement of the console 6 between the use position and the non-use position is with an arrow 20 in 4 drawn with dashed lines the non-use position of the console 6 is shown.

Overall, with the console 6 arranged retention means 7 a restraining function in the event of a collision of the motor vehicle 1 for the rear passengers 4 guaranteed. In addition, the console 6 in the position of use in a normal operation of the motor vehicle 1 for example, as a table from the rear passengers 4 be used.

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Claims (27)

Vehicle, in particular motor vehicle, with at least one rear seat occupancy position and at least one seen in the vehicle longitudinal direction front seat arranged, and with at least one console which is displaceable between a non-use position and at least one use position, wherein the console at least in the position of use between the rear seat occupancy position and the front seat can be arranged, characterized in that at least one retaining means ( 7 ) directly or indirectly on the console ( 6 ) is arranged, which is convertible from a basic position in at least one retaining position, and that the console ( 6 ) in the position of use of the rear seat occupant position ( 3 ) is assigned so that in the event of a collision of the vehicle ( 1 ), in particular in the event of a frontal collision, a restraining function for a rear seat occupant ( 3 ) sitting rear passengers ( 4 ) at least with the retaining means ( 7 ) is obtainable in the retention position. Vehicle according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one retaining means ( 7 ) by at least one airbag device ( 7 ) is formed in the non-activated basic position preferably in the console ( 6 ) is arranged. Vehicle according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one airbag device ( 7 ) in the non-activated basic position in a vehicle vertical direction seen upper, the rear passengers ( 4 ) facing console area is arranged. Vehicle according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the at least one airbag device is in a vehicle vertical direction seen lower console area is arranged as a knee airbag. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the console ( 6 ) in the vehicle longitudinal direction between the non-use position and the use position verlager bar is. Vehicle according to claim 5, characterized in that at least one guide device ( 12 ) is provided, along which the console ( 6 ) is displaced. Vehicle according to claim 6, characterized in that the guide device ( 12 ) at least one management part ( 13 ), the console ( 6 ), and at least one leading member ( 14 ), which is arranged fixed to the vehicle, comprises in such a way that the guide part ( 13 ) and the opposite ( 14 ) work together so that the console ( 6 ) is displaced. Vehicle according to claim 7, characterized in that the guide opposite part ( 14 ) on a center tunnel ( 15 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is fixed to the vehicle. Vehicle according to one of claims 5 to 8, characterized in that the console ( 1 ) in the non-use position the front seat ( 5 ) is assigned, preferably seen in the vehicle longitudinal direction directly behind the front seat ( 5 ) is arranged. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized that the console between the non-use position and the use position is foldable. Vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that that the console is formed by a strap is hinged at one of the rear seat occupancy position Rear seat is arranged. Vehicle according to claim 10, characterized in that that the console so with the front seat, preferably with a front seat backrest part, connected to the console during a shift from the non-use position in the use position from the front seat, preferably from the front seat backrest part, is foldable. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that at least one drive device ( 16 ), preferably a spindle drive, most preferably an electric spindle drive is provided, with which the console ( 6 ) is displaceable between the non-use position and the use position. Vehicle according to claim 13, characterized in that on the console ( 6 ) at least one sensor device ( 10 ) is provided, by means of which the drive device ( 16 ) depending on the relative position of the console ( 6 ) to the rear passengers ( 4 ) can be switched off. Vehicle according to claim 14, characterized in that the sensor device by a contact strip ( 10 ) formed on the console ( 6 ) is arranged, that the drive device ( 16 ) at a contact of the contact strip ( 10 ) with your knee area ( 8th ) of the rear passenger ( 4 ) can be switched off. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that on the console ( 6 ) at least partially at least one impact-soft console area ( 9 ) is trained. Vehicle according to claim 16, characterized in that the at least one impact-soft console area by a knee bolster ( 9 ) is formed. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the console ( 6 ), in particular the console top, is designed so that it can be used in the position of use as a table. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that at least one locking device ( 17 ) is provided, by means of which the console ( 6 ) Is releasably lockable at least in the use position. Vehicle according to claim 19, characterized in that the at least one locking device ( 17 ) so on the console ( 6 ) is arranged that the console ( 6 ) with the vehicle structure, preferably with the vehicle side structure ( 19 ), lockable. Vehicle according to claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the at least one locking device ( 17 ) is formed by a crash-active locking device. Vehicle according to claim 21, characterized in that the at least one locking device ( 17 ) by a pyrotechnic piston ( 18 ) formed on the console ( 6 ) is arranged displaceably between a basic position and a locking position. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that the console in the non-use position is coupled to the front seat so that the console ( 6 ) Is mitverlagerbar in a displacement of the front seat in the vehicle longitudinal direction. Vehicle according to claim 23, characterized that the console in the shift to the use position of Front seat can be decoupled. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 24, characterized that the console by an active actuation of the rear passengers of the non-use position in the use position displaced is. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized that at least one fund seat occupancy detection means provided is, by means of a recognized occupancy of the fund seat by the rear passengers the console automatically in the position of use is relocatable. Vehicle according to one of claims 1 to 26, characterized that the console is about the same the entire vehicle width extends.