CN118254681A - Storage assembly for a vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
The invention relates to a storage assembly (1000) for a vehicle, the storage assembly (1000) comprising a storage bin (10) having a storage space (11) for storing items (A) therein; a cover (20) for opening and closing the storage space (11) of the storage box (10); a carrying tray (30) having a first end (30-1) and a second end (30-2), wherein the first end (30-1) is slidable on an inner surface of the storage bin (10) and the second end (30-2) is slidable on the lid (20) such that the carrying tray (30) can be moved from a retracted position (55) to a use position (65) upon opening of the lid (20).
Description
Technical Field
The present invention relates to the field of storage assemblies for vehicles. More particularly, the present invention relates to a storage assembly disposed between front and/or rear seats of a vehicle having a carrying tray for receiving items therein.
Background
The background description includes information that may be helpful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.
Storage assemblies that are currently provided by automobiles and vehicle companies along with vehicles are a very popular feature. The storage assembly is primarily disposed on the floor of the vehicle and/or between the front of the vehicle and/or the seat for storing items, such as beverage items, therein. In most cases, these items are placed near the floor of the vehicle, which can present some difficulties to the occupant when the occupant wants to store the items and remove the items from such a storage assembly.
Accordingly, there is a need for an improved storage assembly that can be configured to facilitate use of the storage assembly by a passenger when storing and retrieving items. Furthermore, there is a need for a simple and efficient storage assembly.
Object of the Invention
Some objects of the invention that are met by at least one embodiment of the present disclosure are listed below.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage assembly that may be disposed on the floor and between front and/or rear seats of a vehicle.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a simple and efficient system which allows a passenger to easily use the storage assembly when storing and retrieving items.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage assembly that is simple and easy to operate.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a storage assembly that requires no/less maintenance.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention relates to the field of storage assemblies for vehicles. In particular, the present invention relates to a storage/console assembly disposed between front and/or rear seats of a vehicle having a carrying tray movable from a retracted position to a use position.
One aspect of the invention relates to a storage assembly for a vehicle. The storage assembly includes: a storage bin having a storage space for storing items therein. And a cover for opening and closing the storage space of the storage box. A carrying tray having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is slidable on an interior surface of the storage bin and the second end is slidable on the lid such that the carrying tray is movable from a retracted position to a use position upon opening of the lid. In particular, the articles are placed on/in the carrying tray. In one aspect, the carrying tray has a stepped cabinet structure to dispose two or more items (e.g., beverage containing elements) thereon/therein.
In one aspect, the carrying tray is moved sequentially or simultaneously from the retracted position to the use position when the lid is opened. In the retracted position the carrying tray is substantially parallel to the bottom wall of the storage bin, and in the in-use position the carrying tray is inclined, more specifically in a direction raised relative to the bottom wall of the storage bin. More mainly, the carrying tray is at a larger angle with respect to the bottom wall of the storage bin in its use position than in its retracted position.
In one aspect, the carrying tray is in a retracted position when the lid is in the closed position, and the carrying tray is in the use position or movable to the use position when the lid is in the open position. In the use position, the carrying tray is in a raised orientation compared to the retracted position, enabling easy access to the storage bin, thereby improving the usability of storing and retrieving items from the storage bin.
In one aspect, the first end of the carrying tray is slidably coupled to an inner surface of the bottom wall of the storage bin. The second end of the carrying tray is slidably coupled to the inner surface of the lid.
In one aspect, the opening and closing of the lid and/or the movement of the carrying tray is actuated by a drive system. The drive system is a motor driven cable/linkage system. More specifically, the first and second ends of the carrying tray include wheels and an inner surface of the storage bin, and the inner surface of the cover includes a track such that when the drive system is actuated, at least one of the wheels of the carrying tray moves on the track such that the cover can close and open the storage bin while moving the carrying tray between the retracted position and the use position.
In one aspect, one end of the motor-driven cable/linkage is connected to the wheel at the first end of the carrying tray such that when the motor is actuated, the cable/linkage pulls/pushes the wheel to move on the track. On the other hand, one end of the motor-driven cable/linkage system is connected to the wheels at the second end of the carrying tray, such that when the motor is actuated, the cable/linkage system pulls/pushes the wheels to move on the track, in which respect hydraulic linear actuation may be used.
In another aspect, in the retracted position, the first and second ends of the carrying tray are slidably coupled to an inner surface of the bottom wall of the storage bin such that when the drive system is actuated, the carrying tray slides toward the lid and after a distance of sliding, the second end of the carrying tray moves over the lid, pivoting the lid toward the open position, and then the second end of the carrying tray slides further on the lid to move toward the use position.
In one aspect, the storage assembly is disposed on the floor and between front and/or rear seats of the vehicle.
In one aspect, the lid is pivotably arranged at the bottom wall of the storage box such that in the open position the lid is inclined relative to the bottom wall, more particularly obtuse angle relative to the bottom wall.
In one aspect of the implementation, a method of operating a storage component for a vehicle is explained below: the storage assembly includes a storage bin having a storage space, the storage bin including a carrying tray movable between a retracted position and a use position and a lid movable between a closed position and an open position. Wherein the drive system is connected (via cable or wireless) to the carrying tray such that upon actuation of the drive system the carrying tray is movable between a retracted position and a use position, wherein the method of operating the storage assembly comprises: actuating the drive system to simultaneously move the carrying tray and the lid toward the use position and the open position, respectively. Or in another aspect of the implementation, wherein the method of operating the storage component comprises the steps of: the drive system is actuated to move the carrying tray toward the lid and, after a distance of movement, the second end of the carrying tray moves over the lid to pivot the lid toward the open position to move the carrying tray toward the use position.
Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals represent like parts.
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The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the invention and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the invention and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention. The drawings are for illustration purposes only and are not intended to limit the present invention.
In the drawings, similar components and/or features may have the same reference numerals. Furthermore, various sets of components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label by a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description applies to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label, irrespective of the second reference label.
Fig. 1 shows an exemplary side view of a proposed storage assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the carrying tray of the storage assembly is in a retracted position.
Fig. 2 shows an exemplary side view of a proposed storage assembly according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the carrying tray of the storage assembly is in a use position.
Detailed Description
The following is a detailed description of embodiments of the invention depicted in the accompanying drawings. The examples are in such detail as to clearly communicate the invention. However, the amount of detail offered is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. It will be apparent to one skilled in the art that embodiments of the invention may be practiced without some of these specific details.
The present invention relates to the field of storage assemblies for vehicles. In particular, the present invention relates to a storage/console assembly disposed between front and rear seats of a vehicle having a carrying tray movable from a retracted position to a use position.
Referring now to fig. 1 and 2, a storage assembly 1000 for a vehicle is shown. In one embodiment, the storage assembly 1000 is disposed on the floor and between front and/or rear seats (not shown) of the vehicle.
In one embodiment, the storage component 1000 includes: a storage box 10 having a storage space 11 for storing articles a therein. A cover 20 for opening and closing the storage space 11 of the storage box 10. The cover 20 is pivotably arranged on the bottom wall B of the storage box 10. In the open position of the lid 20, the lid 20 is obtuse with respect to the bottom wall B of the storage box 10. The assembly 1000 also includes a carrying tray 30 for holding articles. The carrying tray 30 has a first end 30-1 and a second end 30-2. The first end 30-1 is slidable on the interior surface of the storage bin 10 and the second end 30-2 is slidable on the lid 20 such that the carrying tray 30 is movable from the retracted position 55 to the use position 65 upon opening the lid. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the first end 30-1 is slidably coupled to the inner surface of the bottom wall B of the storage case 10, and the second end 30-2 is slidably coupled to the inner surface of the cover 20. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), both ends 30-1, 30-2 are slidably coupled to the inner surface of bottom wall B of storage case 10 such that second end 30-2 is slidable over the inner surface of lid 20.
In one embodiment, when the lid 20 is opened, the carrying tray 30 moves from the retracted position 55 to the use position 65. More specifically, when the lid 20 is in the closed position, the carrying tray 30 is in the retracted position 55, and when in the open position, the carrying tray 30 is in the retracted position 55, and when the lid 20 is in the open position, the carrying tray 30 is in the use position. More mainly, as shown in fig. 1, in the retracted position 55 the carrying tray 30 is substantially parallel to the bottom wall B of the storage bin 10, while in the use position 65, as shown in fig. 2, the carrying tray 30 is tilted with respect to the bottom wall B of the storage bin 10 and in a raised direction compared to the retracted position 55.
In one embodiment, the opening and closing of the lid 20 and/or the movement of the carrying tray between the retracted position 55 and the use position 65 is actuated by the drive system 50. More specifically, in one embodiment, the drive system 50 is a cable/linkage system 61 driven by a motor 60. Specifically, the first and second ends 30-1, 30-2 of the carrying tray 30 include wheels 32 and an inner surface of the storage bin 10, and the inner surface of the lid 10 includes tracks (not shown) such that when the drive system 50 is actuated, at least one of the wheels 32 of the carrying tray 30, such as the wheel at the first end 30-1 in this embodiment, moves on the track 34 such that the lid 20 can close and open the storage bin 10 while moving the carrying tray 30 between the retracted position 55 and the use position 65. In the present embodiment as shown in fig. 2, one end of the motor-driven cable/linkage system 61 is connected to the wheel 32 at the first end 30-1 and/or the second end 30-2 of the carrying tray 30 such that when the motor 60 is actuated, the cable/linkage system 61 pulls/pushes the wheel 32 to move on a track (not shown). More specifically, the wheels 32 carrying the tray 30 engage and are disposed within the tracks 34.
In another embodiment (not shown), the first end 30-1 and the second end 30-2 of the carrying tray 30 are arranged on the bottom wall B of the storage bin 10 such that when the drive system 50 is actuated, the carrying tray 20 is movable from the retracted position 55 to the use position 65, and then a portion of the carrying tray 30 abuts the lid 20to pivot the lid 20 towards the open position and to pivot the carrying tray 30 towards the use position 65. In another embodiment (not shown), the lid 20 is first moved to the open position and then the carrying tray 20 is in turn movable from the retracted position 55 to the use position 65.
In one embodiment, the lid 20 is pivotally disposed on the base B about a biasing member (not shown), preferably a torsion spring, that biases the lid 20 toward the closed position.
Additionally, in one embodiment, a stop (not shown), preferably a tab, may be disposed on the base B and/or the lid 20 to prevent/inhibit the load tray 30 from falling beyond a certain limit.
In another embodiment, the carrying tray 30 has a strap (not shown) so that when the lid 20 is opened, the user can pull the strap to move the carrying tray 30 from the retracted position 55 to the use position 65.
In another embodiment, the drive system 50 is a hydraulic linear actuation device that may be used to slide the load tray 30 on the track 34 to configure the use/retracted position. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that any similar mechanism that facilitates sliding of the carrier tray 30 on the track 34 may be used to configure the use/retracted position.
In practice, a method of operating the storage assembly 1000 for a vehicle is explained below. The storage assembly 1000 includes: a storage bin 10 having a storage space 11, the storage bin 10 including a carrying tray 30 movable between a retracted position 55 and a use position 65, and a lid 20 movable between a closed position and an open position. The method of operating the storage assembly 1000 includes the steps of: the drive system 50 is actuated, either to move the carrying tray 30 and the lid 20 simultaneously towards the use position 65 and said open position, respectively, or to actuate the drive system 50 to slide the carrying tray 30 towards the lid 20 and after a certain distance of sliding the second end 30-2 of the carrying tray 30 over the lid 20, pivoting the lid 20 towards the open position and pivoting the carrying tray 30 towards the use position 65.
Furthermore, in interpreting the specification, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms "comprises" and "comprising" should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. When the specification claims refer to at least one selected from the group consisting of A, B, C … and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element of the group, not a plus N or B plus N, etc.
While the foregoing is directed to various embodiments of the present invention, other and further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope thereof. The scope of the invention is defined by the appended claims. The present invention is not limited to the embodiments, versions or examples described, which are included to enable a person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with information and knowledge that is available to a person having ordinary skill in the art.
It is therefore an advantage of the present invention to provide a storage assembly that may be disposed on the floor and between front and/or rear seats of a vehicle. The present invention provides a simple and effective system that allows a passenger to easily use the storage assembly when storing and retrieving items. The present invention provides a simple and easy to operate storage assembly. The present invention provides a storage assembly that requires no/less maintenance.
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1. A storage assembly (1000) for a vehicle, comprising:
A storage box (10) having a storage space (11) for storing articles (A) therein,
A cover (20) for opening and closing the storage space (11) of the storage box (10),
A carrying tray (30) having a first end (30-1) and a second end (30-2),
Wherein the first end (30-1) is slidable on an inner surface of the storage bin (10) and the second end (30-2) is slidable on the lid (20) such that the carrying tray (30) is movable from a retracted position (55) to a use position (65) upon opening the lid (20).
2. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 1, wherein the carrying tray (30) moves from the retracted position (55) to the use position (65) when the lid (20) is opened.
3. The storage assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein in the retracted position (55) the carrying tray (30) is substantially parallel to the bottom wall (B) of the storage bin (10), and in the use position (65) the carrying tray (30) is inclined with respect to the bottom wall (B) of the storage bin (10).
4. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 1, wherein the carrying tray (30) is in the retracted position (55) when the lid (20) is in a closed position.
5. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 1, wherein the first end (30-1) of the carrying tray (30) is slidably coupled to an inner surface of the bottom wall (B) of the storage bin (10), and wherein the second end (30-2) of the carrying tray (30) is slidably coupled to an inner surface of the lid (20).
6. The storage assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein the opening and closing of the lid (20) and/or the movement of the carrying tray is actuated by a drive system (50).
7. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 6, wherein the drive system (50) is a cable/linkage system (61) driven by a motor (60).
8. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 6, wherein the first end (30-1) and the second end (30-2) of the carrying tray (30) include wheels (32) and an inner surface of the storage bin (10), the inner surface of the lid (10) including a track (34) such that when the drive system (50) is actuated, at least one of the wheels (32) of the carrying tray (30) moves on the track (34) such that the lid (20) can close and open the storage bin (10) while moving the carrying tray (30) between the retracted position (55) and the use position (65).
9. The storage assembly (1000) of claim 7, wherein one end of a motor-driven cable/linkage system (61) is connected to the wheel (32) at the first end (30-1) and/or the second end (30-2) of the carrying tray (30) such that when the motor (60) is actuated, the cable/linkage system (61) pulls/pushes the wheel (32) to move on the track (34).
10. The storage assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein the storage assembly (1000) is arranged on a floor (F) and between front and/or rear seats (S) of the vehicle.
11. The storage assembly (1000) according to claim 1, wherein the lid (20) is pivotably arranged at a bottom wall (B) of the storage box (10), wherein in an open position the lid (20) is obtuse with respect to the bottom wall (B).
12. A method of operating a storage assembly (1000) for a vehicle, the storage assembly (1000) comprising: a storage bin (10) having a storage space (11), the storage bin (10) comprising a carrying tray (30) movable between a retracted position (55) and a use position (65), and a lid (20) movable between a closed position and an open position, a method of operating the storage assembly (1000) comprising the steps of:
a drive system (50) is actuated to move the carrying tray (30) and the lid (20) simultaneously towards the use position and the open position, respectively, or to move the carrying tray towards the lid and after a certain distance of movement the second end of the carrying tray is moved over the lid such that the lid is pivoted towards the open position and the carrying tray is pivoted towards the use position.
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