DE19808381A1 - Multifunction console for car, especially for rear seat - Google Patents

Abstract

The multifunction console has a construction kit system provided for making a certain multifunction console matched to different car types and models. The kit consists of basic boxes and car-independent fastening pieces (4) that can be connected to a basic box. The basic boxes are designed the same with regard to the connections for the car-independent fastening pieces. For matching to individual user requirements, a set of different basic boxes is provided, equipped with functional elements. Thus from the basic boxes and the fastening parts of the construction kit system, by combination of a certain basic box with certain fastening parts, matching to individual user requirements is possible, as is matching to certain installation and energy connection situations of a certain car with defined energy interfaces, information interfaces and fastening interfaces.

Description

The invention relates to a multifunction console for a vehicle, in particular for the Rear seat of a passenger car according to the preamble of claim 1.

A well-known, generic multifunctional console (name: Travelboy; manufacturer: Quattro GmbH) is for installation as an additional part in the middle seat of the rear bench seat by Per provided for motor vehicles. The basic structure of this multifunctional console is approximately L-för mig, with an L-leg in front of the rear bench seat on a vehicle center tunnel bar and the other L-leg as a storage compartment and as a center armrest on the middle of the rear bench seat. This multifunction console is attached both by placing it on the vehicle center tunnel and by inserting two feet lugs in the column on the side of the vehicle's center armrest and through lashing with a lap belt in the middle rear seat. The lap belt will pulled through the seat belt side guides of the multifunction console, in which the belt buckle associated with the lap belt locked and tightened.

The shape of this well-known multifunctional console matches the geometric counterpart adapted to certain vehicle models (AUDI A4 and AUDI A4 AVANT). A va Robust and universal use in different vehicle models is therefore only conditional possible. In addition, an adaptation to the given, identical structure individual user requirements only possible to a small extent.

Furthermore, a multifunctional console (JP 57-80935) built into a vehicle is one Rear bench seat known, in the controls of an air conditioning system and a radio cassette devices are installed. When the multifunction console is folded down, are after by opening a cover, these controls are accessible. Such a middle arm  Konsole is neither for different vehicle models nor for the adaptation to individual duel user requirements.

Furthermore, it has already been proposed a through-loading space between the trunk and to use the rear seat of a motor vehicle as storage space for the installation of a cool box (DE 41 02 646 C2). Such a through-loading device for bulky goods is usually only available as special equipment of a motor vehicle, so that a universal use such cool box arrangement is not given. Additional functions in connection with a Such cool boxes are only possible to a limited extent, since they are largely inaccessible in the through-hole the room is arranged.

In contrast, the object of the invention is to construct a multifunctional console design that both an adaptation to different, individual vehicle types and Vehicle models as well as an adaptation to individual user requirements with simple and inexpensive means is possible.

This object is achieved with the features of claim 1.

According to claim 1 is for the production of a certain multifunctional console, the under different, individual vehicle types and vehicle models is precisely customizable, one construction box system provided. The modular system consists of basic sets and fasteners parts. These fasteners are designed for each vehicle and each with we at least a basic box for the production of a vehicle-adapted multifunctional con sole connectable. The basic boxes are with regard to the connections for the fasteners parts designed the same.

There is also a different loading to adapt to individual user requirements provided basic boxes with functional elements, with a corresponding Set of basic boxes is specified. From these basic boxes and the mounting parts The modular system can be combined with a combination of a certain basic kit Fasteners agreed an adjustment both to individual user requirements as well as certain installation and power connection conditions of a certain driving stuff with defined energy interfaces, information interfaces and mounting interfaces.  

Through these combination options with a relatively small number of component comm components is a variable and adapted use with little effort different vehicle models and users possible.

Groups of basic boxes can be designed from the outset for individual needs are formed and equipped, with the connection conditions for the Be fastening parts are the same. In an alternative embodiment, the same basic boxes Most used with at least one receiving chamber, as well as different, in use Groups of function boxes adapted to the specific requirements. Then it becomes a certain one Function box inserted in one of the same basic boxes. This allows a multifunction tion console only by exchanging function boxes for different uses be adjusted.

At least the following 5 groups of basic box types or functions are advantageous Box types provided: an office box, a commercial box, an entertainment box, a family box and a medical box, each of which corresponds to one have the appropriate basic equipment and, depending on the special needs, also can be modifiable.

All these boxes with lights operated by the vehicle electrical system and / or Ta are advantageous flashlights equipped. An office box equipped for professional purposes, commercial Box or medical box is advantageous with a telephone with hands-free facility device and / or a computer and / or a printer and / or a fax machine and egg nem extendable work table and possibly with a document storage. For all boxes are preferably connections for cassette recorders / CD players with cassette / CD compartments as well as cooling compartments.

A commercial box advantageously also contains a specially adapted tool set and / or a satellite navigation device for improved orientation and to find Addresses when working in the field. A commercial box for use in taxi operations can also be equipped with a taxometer.  

An entertainment box can be advantageous with functional elements for different sports types, such as tennis, soccer, golf, swimming, cycling, etc. and for hobbies, such as photography fieren, fishing, etc. are equipped.

A family box is preferably with a baby box with a baby bottle warmer and a changing set as well as a cooling compartment and a vessel holder.

A medical box is essentially for home visits for nursing and elderly care determined and is preferably in an instrument compartment with medical instruments as well as necessary medication. A refrigerator compartment can be used as a medication refrigerator compartment be used.

In a preferred embodiment, the component parts of basic boxes are also and / or functional boxes designed as combinable modules of the modular system, preferably a refrigerator compartment module, a vessel holder module, a monitor module and a Table module are provided. This is the construction of a basic box or functional box with the help of such modules, it can be easily varied and adapted to special needs. The Basic boxes or functional boxes can have a plurality of depending on the needs Have storage and storage compartments, which can be used as drawers or flaps coverable compartments are formed.

An extendable ring holder is preferably used as the vessel holder. The ring plane can for good handling and a good look compared to the horizontal plane in driving be transverse to the tool direction, with a suitable position of the ring wall a vessel receptacle with a vertical axis is provided. Such a Vessel holders and, if applicable, a cooling compartment are conveniently located on the front of the multifunction console attached.

A monitor is preferably a flat screen with an image pointing towards the rear side The screen in the front area of the multifunction console is attached so that it can be pulled out upwards. With this arrangement, such a monitor can be handled easily with a small footprint have and be considered well. If necessary, the monitor can also be extended Condition be pivotally attached.  

For the attachment of the multifunction console is as a front, on a basic box connectable fastening part, a support leg is provided as a central tunnel support. Advantageous this support leg is formed like a pliers and overlaps with a clamp Central tunnel from above and laterally. This is a stable, front bracket ge ensures. This support foot can be used in the lower area as a holder and above be designed as a refrigerator compartment. This allows the cooling compartment to be made vertically relatively long are, which also larger cooling objects, especially bottles in the refrigerator compartment are cash.

A plug-in connection designed specifically for the vehicle can be used as the rear-side fastening part set are used, which can be connected to a basic box and in a gap between the seat cushion and an adjacent backrest cushion of a rear bench seat can be inserted. This plug-in extension will correspond to a good holder with an easy plug-in option Changed the plate course. This also applies to the rear area the multifunction console achieves a stable fixing and mounting. Alternatively or in addition to the above types of attachment, it is further proposed that the multifunct to be fastened with a central lap belt of a rear bench seat. For this are on Basic box preferably opposite each other on the rear side areas of the base a box belt buckle part and a box tongue attached. The box tongue is used to fix the multifunction console in the belt buckle of the middle lap belt inserted and this latched into the box belt buckle part with its buckle tongue. After tightening the middle pelvic belt, the multifunction console is also available for large ones Loads that can occur during vehicle collisions are kept stable.

In a further embodiment of the modular system, additional modular parts are used Adaptation to the contact surface of a basic box and to different seat contours vehicle-specific seat covers provided. The lower surfaces of these seat covers ent each speak of a vehicle-specific seat contour, the surface of the seat pad gene are each the same and the same footprint bil for a basic box the. Such seat covers are advantageously made of elastic material, for example Made of foam material. With these seat covers, on the one hand, it becomes a vehicle individual duel, flat support on the respective seat contours without pressure and chafing reached and on the other hand an identical, preferably flat contact surface for one Basic box provided.  

Such a seat cover can already be a front and / or rear attachment as an adapter part Parts include, which are connected as individual parts with the seat cover or in this can be integrated in parts.

A combination of the individual components of the modular system for a specific one Multifunction console can be simplified by coding the same system components and be automated if necessary.

The invention is explained in more detail with reference to a drawing.

Show it:

Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a multi-function console Fondbe rich,

Fig. 2 is a schematic side view of a multi-function console in the rear area,

Fig. 3 is a schematic, exploded view of a multi-function console,

Fig. 4 is a schematic representation of a multi-function console in the assembled state,

Fig. 5 is a schematic representation of a multi-function console positioned for loading folded state,

Fig. 6 is a schematic representation of a frame of a multi-function console,

Fig. 7 is a schematic side view of a multi-function console heckseitigem Be fastening part,

Figure 8 is a schematic illustration of functional console a definable with a multi Mittenbeckengurt.,

Fig. 9 is a schematic representation of a multi-function console with a pull-ring holder and tube holder,

Fig. 10 is a schematic representation of a multi-function console with a monitor as a flat screen,

Fig. 11 is a schematic side view of a multi-function console with different compartments and bins.

In Fig. 1 is designed as a modular system center arm console 1 for a rear seat 2 of a passenger car is shown schematically. This center arm console 1 comprises as a front-side mounting part a vehicle-specific support leg 4 , which is designed like pliers and overlaps a center tunnel 6 from above and in each case laterally with egg nem clamp. Furthermore, the center arm bracket 1 as a rear-side fastening supply part not shown here, vehicle-individually designed plug-in extension, which can be inserted into a gap 9 shown in FIG. 2 between a seat cushion 10 and an adjacent backrest cushion 11 of the rear bench seat 2 . Such a plug-in set is designed for a stable fixing and good mounting with easy insertion according to the gap profile.

In addition to the possibility of attachment by the support leg 4 and the plug-in extension, as can be seen from FIG. 8, the center arm bracket 1 can be secured to the rear bench seat 2 with a central lap belt 13 . For this purpose, a box belt buckle part 14 and a box tongue 15 are attached to the center arm console 1, each lying opposite on a rear, lower area 8 . The box tongue 15 is inserted to fix the center arm bracket 1 in a buckle 16 of the middle lap belt 13 , while a buckle tongue 17 of the middle lap belt 13 snaps into the box buckle part 14 . By tightening the middle pelvic belt 13 , the center arm console 1 is then additionally held in a stable manner.

As can be seen from FIGS. 1, 2, 7 and 8, in order to adapt the center arm console 1 to different seat contours of the rear bench seat 2, a seat pad 19 designed for the individual vehicle is provided, which is made of an elastic foam material. The lower surface 20 of this seat cover 19 corresponds to the seat contour of the rear bench seat 2 , while the surface 21 of the seat cover is a footprint for the center console 1 bil det.

The seat cover 19 comprises as a fastening part a vehicle-specific plug-in extension 5 , which, in addition or as an alternative to the rear-side fixing of the center arm console 1 described above, can also be inserted into the gap 9 between a seat cushion 10 and an adjacent backrest cushion 11 of the rear bench seat 2 . This plug-in extension 5 is designed for a stable fixation and good mounting with simple insertion possibility according to the gap shape plate-shaped.

In Fig. 3, the center arm bracket 1 is shown schematically and pulled apart, while in Fig. 4 it is shown in the assembled state. The Mittelarmkon sole 1 has in addition to a basic box 3 to adapt to individual user requirements, a set of different functional elements for equipping the basic box. This makes it possible to adapt to individual user requirements and to certain installation and energy connection conditions for a specific vehicle with defined energy interfaces, information interfaces and mounting interfaces.

The basic box 3 has a receiving chamber 24 , into which a function box 25 of a set of different function boxes can be inserted. A module 28 , 29 is arranged on the opposite end faces 26 , 27 of the basic box 3 of the center arm console 1 .

The module 28 is constructed in two parts and consists of a module base part 30 and a module folding part 31 connected to it in a hinged manner. In FIG. 5, the module 28 is in the mounted state to the base box 3 with the folded-out folding module part 31 schematically illustrates Darge. As can also be seen from FIG. 5, an additional flap 32 is also arranged on the module base part 30 . As can be seen from FIGS. 2 and 11, this module 28 can be designed as a cooling compartment, the cooling taking place via a cooling unit 33 . In a further embodiment, a vessel holder module can also be integrated in the module 28 , as shown in FIG. 9. An extendable ring holder 36 is used as the vessel holder, the ring plane being arranged obliquely in the transverse direction of the vehicle for good handling and a successful appearance with respect to the horizontal plane.

As is shown schematically in FIGS . 1, 2 and 7, the support leg 4 designed as a front fastening part can be integrated into the module 28 . This can, for. B. a lying over the support leg 4 cooling compartment relatively long in the vertical direction, where larger cooling objects, such as. B. bottles can be accommodated in the refrigerator compartment.

The module 29 arranged on the end face 27 of the basic box 3 can be, for example, a table module from which a table can be folded out.

As can be seen in particular from FIG. 5, a plurality of storage and receiving compartments 37 , 38 can be formed on the center arm console 1 according to the individual needs, which form either drawers or flaps 39 , 40 from coverable compartments .

As can be seen from Fig. 11, may be in the Mittelarmkonsole 1, a heating compartment 42, a tray 43 and a drawer 44, z. B. for video games. The heating of the warm compartment 42 is preferably carried out via the waste heat of the cooling unit 33 .

Next, as is shown schematically in FIG. 10, a monitor 45 can be attached as a flat screen with a screen pointing towards the rear side in the front area of the center arm console 1 in an extendable manner. Such a monitor 45 is preferably pivotable in the extended state and can be fixed in a selected pivot position.

Furthermore, the center arm console 1 can be provided with a frame 47 shown schematically in FIG. 6, which has a supporting and supporting function for the individual construction box elements and / or serves the optical design of the multifunctional console.

The center arm console 1 is e.g. B. provided with five groups of basic box types, all of which are equipped with on-board-powered lights and / or flashlights. For example, a basic box can be equipped as an office box with a computer, a printer, a fax machine, a telephone, an adjustable monitor, a pull-out work table, a cassette recorder / CD player with cassette / CD storage, a refrigerator compartment and a vessel holder.

A center arm console 1 equipped as a commercial box is equipped, for example, with a tool set adapted to a profession, a satellite navigation device, a telephone with a hands-free device, a storage compartment for documents and / or a taxometer.

Furthermore, a center arm console 1 can be equipped as an entertainment box with, for example, a refrigerator compartment, a sports compartment for different sports, a hob byfach, a connection for cassette recorder / CD player with cassette / CD compartments, a cooling compartment and a vessel holder.

A center arm console 1 as a family box is e.g. B. equipped with a baby box with a baby bottle warmer and a changing set, a refrigerator, a vessel holder, a pull-out table, a device for video games with a monitor, a connection for cassette tenrecorder / CD player with cassette / CD compartments.

A trained as a medical center arm console 1 can, for. B. with a computer, egg nem printer, a fax machine, a telephone with a hands-free system, a pull-out work table, a filing tray, a medicine compartment, a medicine cooling compartment, an instrument compartment for medical instruments.

Claims (21)

1. multifunctional console for a vehicle, in particular for the rear seat of a passenger car, characterized in that
that for the production of a particular multifunctional console ( 1 ) adapted to different, individual vehicle types and vehicle models, a modular system is provided, consisting of basic boxes ( 3 ) and vehicle-specific, each with at least one basic box ( 3 ) connectable fastening parts ( 4 , 5 , 13 ), the basic boxes ( 3 ) being of the same design with regard to the connections for the vehicle-individual fastening parts ( 4 , 5 , 13 ), and
that a set of different basic elements ( 3 ) is provided for adaptation to individual user requirements, and thus from the basic boxes ( 3 ) and the fastening parts ( 4 , 5 , 13 ) of the modular system by combining a certain basic box ( 3 ) with certain ones Fastening parts ( 4 , 5 , 13 ) an adaptation to individual user requirements and to certain installation and energy connection conditions of a particular vehicle with defined energy interfaces, information interfaces and fastening interfaces is possible. 2. Multi-function console according to claim 1, characterized in that the same basic boxes ( 3 ) are provided with at least one receiving chamber ( 24 ) and the different equipment by inserting at least one of un differently designed functional boxes ( 25 ) of a set of different functional boxes. 3. Multi-function console according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that a basic box type from the set of basic boxes ( 3 ) or a function box type from the set of functional boxes ( 25 ) is designed as an office box and is equipped with a computer and / or a printer and / or a fax machine and / or a telephone and / or an adjustable monitor ( 45 ) and / or a lamp and / or an extendable work table and / or a cassette recorder which / CD player with cassette / CD storage and / or a refrigerator compartment and / or a vessel holder ( 36 ). 4. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that a basic box type from the set of basic boxes ( 3 ) or a function box type from the set of functional boxes ( 25 ) is designed as a commercial box and is equipped with a tool set that different requirements of a job is adapted and / or a satellite navigation device and / or a telephone with a hands-free device and / or a lamp as a flashlight and / or a storage compartment for documents and / or a taxometer. 5. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that a basic box type from the set of basic boxes ( 3 ) or a function box type from the set of functional boxes ( 25 ) is designed as an entertainment box and is equipped with a lamp and / or a flashlight and / or a cooling compartment and / or a sports compartment for different sports such as tennis, soccer, golf, swimming, cycling, etc. and / or a hobby subject for different hobbies, such as games, camping, traveling, fishing, photography, etc. and / or a connection for a cassette recorder / CD player with cassette / CD compartments and / or a cooling compartment and / or a vessel holder ( 36 ). 6. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that a basic box type from the set of basic boxes ( 3 ) or a functional box type from the set of functional boxes ( 25 ) is designed as a family box and is equipped with a baby box with a baby bottle warmer and a changing set and / or a cooling compartment and / or a vessel holder ( 36 ) and / or an extendable table and / or a device for video games with a monitor ( 45 ) and / or a light and / or a connection for cassette recorder / CD -Players with cassette / CD compartments. 7. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that a basic box type from the set of basic boxes ( 3 ) or a function box type from the set of functional boxes ( 25 ) is designed as a medical box and is equipped with a computer and / be or a printer and / or a fax machine and / or a telephone with a hands-free system and / or a lamp and / or a pull-out work table and / or a document holder ( 43 ) and / or a medication compartment and / or a medication cooler compartment and / or an instrument compartment for medical instruments. 8. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that assembly parts of basic boxes and / or functional boxes are designed as combinable modules ( 28 , 29 ) and preferably a refrigerator compartment module, a vessel holder module, a monitor module and a table module are provided. 9. Multifunctional console according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that on the basic boxes ( 3 ) and / or the functional boxes ( 25 ) by flaps ( 39 , 40 ) covered storage compartments ( 37 ) and / or drawer compartments ( 38 ) are provided . 10. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the vessel holder is an extendable ring holder ( 36 ), the rings preferably being obliquely opposite a horizontal plane in the vehicle transverse direction and in the ring holder ( 36 ) a receptacle with a vertical axis is created . 11. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that a cooling compartment and / or a vessel holder ( 36 ) on the front ( 26 ) of the center arm console ( 1 ) are arranged. 12. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 11, characterized in that a monitor ( 45 ) is arranged as a flat screen with a rear-facing screen in the front area of the center arm console ( 1 ) is extendable upwards. 13. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that as a front-side fastening part ( 4 ) a vehicle-individually designed, with a basic box ( 3 ) connectable support foot is provided as a central tunnel support. 14. Multi-function console according to claim 13, characterized in that the support foot is in the form of pliers and with a clamping connection overlaps the central tunnel ( 6 ) from above and in each case laterally. 15. Multi-function console according to claim 13 or claim 14, characterized in that a module ( 28 ) in the upper region as a cooling compartment ( 30 , 31 ) and in the lower region as a support leg ( 4 ) is formed. 16. Multifunctional console according to one of claims 1 to 15, characterized in that as the rear-side fastening part ( 5 ) a vehicle-individually designed, with a basic box ( 3 ) in the rear lower region ( 8 ) connectable plug extension is seen before and this plug extension in a gap ( 9 ) between the seat cushion ( 10 ) and an adjacent backrest cushion ( 11 ) of a rear bench seat ( 2 ) can be inserted. 17. Multi-function console according to any one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that a belt with a insertion tongue (17) and a belt as the fixing portions (18) lock (16) are of a Mittenbeckengurts (13) used in a rear seat bench (2) and to a basic box ( 3 ) a box belt buckle part ( 14 ) for receiving the tongue ( 17 ) of the belt ( 13 ) and a box tongue ( 15 ) for insertion into the buckle ( 16 ) are attached. 18. Multi-function console according to claim 17, characterized in that the box belt buckle part ( 14 ) and the box tongue ( 15 ) are respectively opposite at the rear side areas of a basic box ( 3 ) directed downwards. 19. Multi-function console according to one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that vehicle-specific seat cushions ( 19 ) are provided as further modular parts of the modular system for adapting the surface area of a basic module ( 3 ) to different seat contours, the lower surface ( 20 ) of which the individual vehicle dividends Corresponds to the seat contour and the surface ( 21 ) of which is designed as the same standing surface for a basic box ( 3 ). 20. Multi-function console according to claim 19, characterized in that on the seat cover ( 19 ) as an adapter part rear and / or front fastening parts are preferably each attached to a support foot and / or an insertion extension. 21. Multi-function console according to claim 20, characterized in that at least a part of the modular parts of the modular system are coded.