EP1658187A1 - Armrest arrangement for motor vehicle - Google Patents

Armrest arrangement for motor vehicle

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EP1658187A1
EP1658187A1 EP04786337A EP04786337A EP1658187A1 EP 1658187 A1 EP1658187 A1 EP 1658187A1 EP 04786337 A EP04786337 A EP 04786337A EP 04786337 A EP04786337 A EP 04786337A EP 1658187 A1 EP1658187 A1 EP 1658187A1
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armrest
arrangement
glazed
vehicle
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Stéphane Maiore
Dominique Pastourel
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Renault SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/24—Devices purely for ventilating or where the heating or cooling is irrelevant
    • B60H1/247—Disposition of several air-diffusers in a vehicle for ventilation-air circulation in a vehicle cabin
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60H—ARRANGEMENTS OF HEATING, COOLING, VENTILATING OR OTHER AIR-TREATING DEVICES SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PASSENGER OR GOODS SPACES OF VEHICLES
    • B60H1/00—Heating, cooling or ventilating [HVAC] devices
    • B60H1/00507—Details, e.g. mounting arrangements, desaeration devices
    • B60H1/00514—Details of air conditioning housings
    • B60H1/0055—Details of air conditioning housings the housing or parts thereof being integrated in other devices, e.g. dashboard
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/78—Arm-rests post or panel mounted
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60N—SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60N2/00—Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles
    • B60N2/75—Arm-rests
    • B60N2/79—Adaptations for additional use of the arm-rests

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  • the invention relates to an arrangement of an armrest for a motor vehicle and more particularly to an arrangement of an armrest located next to a body element which comprises a glazed element.
  • motor vehicles comprise, in particular in the places situated at the front, a part of the interior trim of the door which forms an armrest for the forearm of the passengers.
  • This armrest can be arranged at different heights depending on the desired position of the forearm.
  • the upper part of the door casing forms a substantially rounded surface on which it is possible, when the window is completely open, to support a part of the arm, this position is often used by certain conductors.
  • Some people only place the forearm on the upper part of the door casing, without extending the elbow towards the outside of the vehicle, while holding the steering wheel.
  • the upper limit of the door casing which also forms the lower limit of the glazed part, must be placed at a height sufficient to allow a comfortable position. In this position, the glass must not exceed the upper limit of the door casing so as not to rest the arm on the edge of said glass, which would be uncomfortable.
  • This driving position therefore influences the position of the upper limit of the door casing and therefore limits the aesthetic changes in the vehicles, and in particular the extension of the lateral glazed parts downwards.
  • accessories are proposed, as defined in the publication FR-A -2662402, to fit on the upper limit of the door casing or on the edge of the glass to form an armrest.
  • Accessories of this type are suitable for vehicles which have not been designed to receive it, which generates problems of access to controls located on the door panel, such as for example window controls or for access storage located in the door. The installation of such an accessory can also disturb the operation of the opening and closing of the window.
  • the invention relates to an arrangement of an armrest arranged in front of a glazed part, said glazed part extending below the level of the armrest and said armrest being independent of the glazed surface.
  • the invention also relates to the arrangement of an armrest which includes additional services, such as for example intended to ventilate the glazed surface.
  • the lower limit of the glass surface is located below a lower delimitation of the armrest, said lower delimitation of the armrest and the lower limit of the glass surface defining a lower glass space.
  • the armrest is carried by an opening.
  • the glazed space comprises at least one movable glazed part.
  • the armrest defines the position of the upper part of the fully open movable glass part.
  • the armrest has an air duct coming from the ventilation system inside the vehicle.
  • the armrest has exits from the air supplied by the conduit.
  • the armrest includes means for controlling and / or selecting the opening and closing of the air outlets.
  • FIG. 1 shows a section along LT-II of Figure 1.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side elevation of an opening of the vehicle equipped with the armrest according to the invention, the glass surface being in the low position.
  • the reference frame V, L, T will be used corresponding respectively to the Vertical, Longitudinal and Transversal directions.
  • the lower and upper terms will be understood in the direction V.
  • the front and rear terms will be understood in relation to the conventional location of the front part of a vehicle in the longitudinal direction L.
  • the vehicle has a side member 1 which defines the side of said vehicle, this side member 1 may consist of a part of the vehicle structure and / or at least one opening.
  • the vehicle also includes a windshield 2 and a dashboard 3.
  • the side element 1 may include trim elements.
  • the lateral element 1 also comprises at least one glazed surface 10 which extends between a lower limit 11 and an upper limit 12.
  • the lower limit 11 is formed for example by an upper part 7 of a door casing 6.
  • the limitations according to the direction L of the glazed surface 10 can be defined for example by the edges of the opening or by any other limit. It is also possible to use, without changing the object of the invention, a glazed surface 10 consisting of at least two glazed elements comprising a separation in the direction V.
  • an armrest 20 is carried by an opening 4.
  • the armrest 20 has the general shape of an arch linked to the opening by its front 21 and rear 22 ends, a space 5 more or less important being provided between the glazed surface 10 and one side 23 of the armrest 20 which faces it, as shown in FIG. 2.
  • the glass surface 10, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1, is movable in the direction V.
  • the glass surface 10 being too high to be fully retractable in the box 6 of the opening 4, a glazed space lower 15 is kept between the armrest 20 and the lower limit 11 of the glazed surface 10 defined by the upper part 7 of the door casing 6.
  • the lower limit 11 of the glazed surface 10 can be of curved or rectilinear shape.
  • the upper limit 12 of the glass surface 10 does not necessarily have a shape complementary to that of the armrest 20, a space 16 may be present in certain places between the upper limit 12 of the glass and the lower delimitation 24 of the armrest 20.
  • the armrest 20 is formed by a hollow body, which forms an air duct 25, which is in connection with an air inlet 8, located on a part of the dashboard
  • the armrest 20 also includes air outlets 26 arranged so as to distribute an air flow over the major part of the glazed surface 10. Such an arrangement of the air outlets 26 allows inter alia good demisting of this surface glazed 10 and thus obtain better visibility.
  • the armrest includes means (not shown) for controlling and / or selecting these air outlets 26. These means can be mechanical or electrical . Other types of control (not shown) can be arranged on the armrest 20 such as, for example, the window regulator or mirror adjustment controls.
  • the armrest 20 can form a conduit for directing the air flow towards the rear of the vehicle.
  • the armrest 20 can also form a gripping means to close the door on which it is fixed.
  • the upper part of the door casing 7, and therefore the lower limit 11 can be formed by an anti-intrusion bar.
  • the anti-intrusion bars being intended to limit the penetration into the passenger compartment, of a vehicle striking the door during a lateral collision.
  • the lower part of the glazed surface 10 is therefore reinforced by the anti-intrusion bar, the armrest 20 forming a complementary reinforcement.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement for an armrest (20) in a motor vehicle, whereby the armrest is supported by a side element (1) of the vehicle. According to the invention, the armrest (20) is disposed close to, but independent of, a glass surface (10) which extends between an upper boundary (12) and a lower boundary (11). The invention is characterised in that the lower boundary (11) of the glass surface (10) is disposed below a lower delimitation (24) of the armrest (20), said lower delimitation (24) of the armrest (20) and said lower boundary (11) of the glass surface (10) defining a lower glass space (15).

Description

AGENCEMENT D'UN ACCOUDOIR POUR VEHICULE AUTOMOBILEARMREST ARRANGEMENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE
L'invention concerne un agencement d'un accoudoir pour véhicule automobile et plus particulièrement un agencement d'un accoudoir localisé à côté d'un élément de carrosserie qui comporte un élément vitré.The invention relates to an arrangement of an armrest for a motor vehicle and more particularly to an arrangement of an armrest located next to a body element which comprises a glazed element.
En règle générale les véhicules automobiles comportent, en particulier aux places situées à l'avant, une partie de l'habillage intérieur de la porte qui forme un accoudoir pour l'avant bras des passagers. Cet accoudoir peut-être disposé à différentes hauteur en fonction de la position souhaitée de l'avant-bras.As a general rule, motor vehicles comprise, in particular in the places situated at the front, a part of the interior trim of the door which forms an armrest for the forearm of the passengers. This armrest can be arranged at different heights depending on the desired position of the forearm.
De manière habituelle la partie supérieure du caisson de porte forme une surface sensiblement arrondie sur laquelle il est possible, lorsque la vitre est complètement ouverte, d'appuyer une partie du bras, cette position est souvent utilisée par certains conducteurs. Certaines personnes placent uniquement l'avant bras sur la partie supérieure du caisson de porte, sans sortir le coude vers l'extérieur du véhicule, tout en tenant le volant. Afin de pouvoir garantir ce type de position la limite supérieure du caisson de porte, qui forme également la limite basse de la partie vitrée, doit être placée à une hauteur suffisante pour permettre une position confortable. Dans cette position, la vitre ne doit pas dépassée la limite supérieure du caisson de porte afin de ne pas faire reposer le bras sur la tranche de ladite vitre, ce qui serait inconfortable.Usually, the upper part of the door casing forms a substantially rounded surface on which it is possible, when the window is completely open, to support a part of the arm, this position is often used by certain conductors. Some people only place the forearm on the upper part of the door casing, without extending the elbow towards the outside of the vehicle, while holding the steering wheel. In order to be able to guarantee this type of position, the upper limit of the door casing, which also forms the lower limit of the glazed part, must be placed at a height sufficient to allow a comfortable position. In this position, the glass must not exceed the upper limit of the door casing so as not to rest the arm on the edge of said glass, which would be uncomfortable.
Cette position de conduite influe donc sur la position de la limite supérieure du caisson de porte et par conséquent limite les évolutions esthétiques des véhicules, et en particulier l'extension des parties vitrées latérales vers le bas.This driving position therefore influences the position of the upper limit of the door casing and therefore limits the aesthetic changes in the vehicles, and in particular the extension of the lateral glazed parts downwards.
Dans le cas où la surface vitrée est agrandie et par conséquent la partie supérieure du caisson de porte abaissée, cette position de conduite ne sera plus possible, la partie supérieure du caisson de porte n'étant plus à une hauteur compatible avec les critères de confort. De plus, si la surface vitrée descend suffisamment bas, celle-ci ne pourra plus être intégrée complètement dans le panneau de porte lors de l'ouverture maximum, la vitre étant plus grande que le volume prévu pour la recevoir dans le caisson de porte. Par conséquent le conducteur souhaitant prendre la position où son coude est localisé à l'extérieur du véhicule ou son avant bras disposé sur la partie supérieure du caisson de porte, sera en appui sur la tranche de la vitre baissée.In the case where the glass surface is enlarged and therefore the upper part of the door casing lowered, this driving position will no longer be possible, the upper part of the door casing no longer being at a height compatible with comfort criteria . In addition, if the glass surface drops sufficiently low, it can no longer be completely integrated into the door panel during maximum opening, the glass being larger than the volume provided for the receive in the door casing. Therefore the driver wishing to take the position where his elbow is located outside the vehicle or his forearm disposed on the upper part of the door casing, will be supported on the edge of the window down.
Lorsque la vitre est en position partiellement ou totalement fermée ou que la surface vitrée ne peut pas descendre, il est possible de positionner le bras contre l'intérieur de la surface vitrée, en appui sur le rebord supérieur du caisson de porte, la surface d'appui étant alors limitée. De plus, ce rebord étant généralement de forme arrondie, le bras est susceptible de glisser plus facilement, ce qui peut être dangereux lors de la conduite du véhicule.When the window is in the partially or fully closed position or the glass surface cannot descend, it is possible to position the arm against the inside of the glass surface, pressing on the upper edge of the door casing, the surface d support is then limited. In addition, this rim being generally of rounded shape, the arm is likely to slide more easily, which can be dangerous when driving the vehicle.
Dans le cas où la limite supérieure du caisson de porte n'est pas compatible avec une bonne position du bras, en particulier si la surface n'est pas assez large, il est proposé des accessoires, tels que définis dans la publication FR-A-2662402, pour s'adapter sur la limite supérieure du caisson de porte ou bien sur la tranche de la vitre afin de former un accoudoir. Les accessoires de ce type sont adaptés sur des véhicules qui n'ont pas été prévus pour le recevoir, ce qui génère des problèmes d'accès à des commandes situées sur le panneau de porte, comme par exemple des commandes de lève-vitre ou pour accéder à des rangements localisés dans la porte. L'installation d'un tel accessoire peut également perturber le fonctionnement de l'ouverture et de la fermeture de la vitre.If the upper limit of the door casing is not compatible with a good position of the arm, in particular if the surface is not wide enough, accessories are proposed, as defined in the publication FR-A -2662402, to fit on the upper limit of the door casing or on the edge of the glass to form an armrest. Accessories of this type are suitable for vehicles which have not been designed to receive it, which generates problems of access to controls located on the door panel, such as for example window controls or for access storage located in the door. The installation of such an accessory can also disturb the operation of the opening and closing of the window.
L'utilisation d'un accessoire adaptable sur différents types de véhicule interdit de l'équiper de commande complémentaire, ou de moyens de ventilation destinés, par exemple, au désembuage de la surface vitrée.The use of an accessory adaptable to different types of vehicle prohibits equipping it with additional control, or ventilation means intended, for example, for demisting the glazed surface.
Afin de pallier ces problèmes, l'invention a pour objet un agencement d'un accoudoir disposé devant une partie vitrée, ladite partie vitrée se prolongeant en dessous du niveau de l'accoudoir et ledit accoudoir étant indépendant de la surface vitrée. L'invention a également pour objet l'agencement d'un accoudoir qui comporte des prestations complémentaires, comme par exemple destinées à ventiler la surface vitrée.In order to overcome these problems, the invention relates to an arrangement of an armrest arranged in front of a glazed part, said glazed part extending below the level of the armrest and said armrest being independent of the glazed surface. The invention also relates to the arrangement of an armrest which includes additional services, such as for example intended to ventilate the glazed surface.
Selon une caractéristique de l'invention, la limite inférieure de la surface vitrée est localisée en dessous d'une délimitation inférieure de l'accoudoir, ladite délimitation inférieure de l'accoudoir et la limite inférieure de la surface vitrée définissant un espace vitré inférieur.According to a characteristic of the invention, the lower limit of the glass surface is located below a lower delimitation of the armrest, said lower delimitation of the armrest and the lower limit of the glass surface defining a lower glass space.
Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :According to other characteristics of the invention:
- l'accoudoir est porté par un ouvrant.- the armrest is carried by an opening.
- l'espace vitré comporte au moins une partie vitrée mobile.- the glazed space comprises at least one movable glazed part.
- l'accoudoir délimite la position de la partie haute de la partie vitrée mobile complètement ouverte.- the armrest defines the position of the upper part of the fully open movable glass part.
- l'accoudoir comporte un conduit d'air en provenance du système de ventilation de l'intérieur du véhicule.- the armrest has an air duct coming from the ventilation system inside the vehicle.
- l'accoudoir comporte des sorties de l'air amené par le conduit.- The armrest has exits from the air supplied by the conduit.
- les sorties d'air sont dirigées vers la surface vitrée.- the air outlets are directed towards the glass surface.
- l'accoudoir comporte des moyens de commande et/ou de sélection de l'ouverture et de la fermeture des sorties d'air.- The armrest includes means for controlling and / or selecting the opening and closing of the air outlets.
- au moins une sortie d'air est dirigée vers la surface vitrée inférieure. D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description d'exemples de réalisation d'un agencement d'un accoudoir pour véhicule automobile aux dessins annexés dans lesquels : - La figure 1 représente une élévation latérale d'un ouvrant du véhicule équipé de l'accoudoir selon l'invention.- at least one air outlet is directed towards the lower glazed surface. Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the description of exemplary embodiments of an arrangement of an armrest for a motor vehicle in the accompanying drawings in which: - Figure 1 shows a side elevation of an opening of the vehicle equipped with the armrest according to the invention.
- La figure 2 représente une section selon LT-II de la figure 1.- Figure 2 shows a section along LT-II of Figure 1.
- La figure 3 représente une élévation latérale d'un ouvrant du véhicule équipé de l'accoudoir selon l'invention, la surface vitrée étant en position basse.- Figure 3 shows a side elevation of an opening of the vehicle equipped with the armrest according to the invention, the glass surface being in the low position.
Dans la description qui suit, il sera utilisé le repère V, L, T correspondant respectivement aux directions Vertical, Longitudinal et Transversal. Les termes inférieur et supérieur seront à comprendre selon la direction V. Les termes avant et arrière seront à comprendre par rapport à la localisation classique de la partie avant d'un véhicule selon la direction longitudinale L.In the description which follows, the reference frame V, L, T will be used corresponding respectively to the Vertical, Longitudinal and Transversal directions. The lower and upper terms will be understood in the direction V. The front and rear terms will be understood in relation to the conventional location of the front part of a vehicle in the longitudinal direction L.
Tel que représenté à la figure 1, le véhicule comporte un élément latéral 1 qui défini le coté dudit véhicule, cet élément latéral 1 pouvant être constitué d'une partie de la structure du véhicule et/ou d'au moins un ouvrant. Le véhicule comporte également un pare-brise 2 et une planche de bord 3. L'élément latéral 1 peut comporter des élément d'habillage. L'élément latéral 1 comporte également au moins une surface vitrée 10 qui s'étend entre une limite inférieure 11 et une limite supérieure 12. La limite inférieure 11 est formée par exemple par une partie supérieure 7 d'un caisson de porte 6. Les limitations selon la direction L de la surface vitrée 10 peuvent être définies par exemple par les bords de l'ouvrant ou par tout autre limite. Il est également possible d'utiliser, sans changer l'objet de l'invention, une surface vitrée 10 constituée d'au moins deux éléments vitrées comportant une séparation selon la direction V.As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle has a side member 1 which defines the side of said vehicle, this side member 1 may consist of a part of the vehicle structure and / or at least one opening. The vehicle also includes a windshield 2 and a dashboard 3. The side element 1 may include trim elements. The lateral element 1 also comprises at least one glazed surface 10 which extends between a lower limit 11 and an upper limit 12. The lower limit 11 is formed for example by an upper part 7 of a door casing 6. The limitations according to the direction L of the glazed surface 10 can be defined for example by the edges of the opening or by any other limit. It is also possible to use, without changing the object of the invention, a glazed surface 10 consisting of at least two glazed elements comprising a separation in the direction V.
Dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté à la figure 1 un accoudoir 20 est porté par un ouvrant 4. L'accoudoir 20 a la forme générale d'une arche liée à l'ouvrant par ses extrémités avant 21 et arrière 22, un espace 5 plus ou moins important étant prévu entre la surface vitrée 10 et un coté 23 de l'accoudoir 20 qui lui fait face, tel que représenté à la figure 2.In the embodiment shown in Figure 1 an armrest 20 is carried by an opening 4. The armrest 20 has the general shape of an arch linked to the opening by its front 21 and rear 22 ends, a space 5 more or less important being provided between the glazed surface 10 and one side 23 of the armrest 20 which faces it, as shown in FIG. 2.
La surface vitrée 10, dans l'exemple de réalisation représenté à la figure 1, est mobile selon la direction V. La surface vitrée 10 étant trop haute pour être intégralement escamotable dans le caisson 6 de l'ouvrant 4, un espace vitré inférieur 15 est conservé entre l'accoudoir 20 et la limite inférieure 11 de la surface vitrée 10 définie par la partie supérieure 7 du caisson de porte 6. La limite inférieure 11 de la surface vitrée 10 peut être de forme courbe ou rectiligne. Ltel que représenté à la figure 3, la limite supérieure 12 de la surface vitrée 10 n'ayant pas obligatoirement une forme complémentaire avec celle de l'accoudoir 20, un espace 16 peut-être présent à certains endroits entre la limite supérieure 12 de la vitre et la délimitation inférieure 24 de l'accoudoir 20. Pour faciliter la compréhension de l'invention nous parlerons d'espace vitré inférieur 15 pour cette partie comprise entre l'accoudoir 20 et la limite inférieure 11 de la surface vitrée 10, le but recherché étant de ne pas faire dépasser le bord de la vitre au dessus de l'accoudoir 20, dans la zone de localisation du bras pour ne pas gêner le passager. La vitre peut éventuellement dépasser légèrement l'accoudoir 20 à l'avant et/ou à l'arrière de ce dernier sans changer l'efficacité de l'invention.The glass surface 10, in the embodiment shown in Figure 1, is movable in the direction V. The glass surface 10 being too high to be fully retractable in the box 6 of the opening 4, a glazed space lower 15 is kept between the armrest 20 and the lower limit 11 of the glazed surface 10 defined by the upper part 7 of the door casing 6. The lower limit 11 of the glazed surface 10 can be of curved or rectilinear shape. As shown in Figure 3, the upper limit 12 of the glass surface 10 does not necessarily have a shape complementary to that of the armrest 20, a space 16 may be present in certain places between the upper limit 12 of the glass and the lower delimitation 24 of the armrest 20. To facilitate understanding of the invention we will speak of lower glass space 15 for this part between the armrest 20 and the lower limit 11 of the glass surface 10, the purpose sought being not to exceed the edge of the glass above the armrest 20, in the location of the arm area so as not to interfere with the passenger. The window may possibly slightly protrude the armrest 20 at the front and / or at the rear of the latter without changing the effectiveness of the invention.
L'accoudoir 20 est formé par un corps creux, qui forme un conduit d'air 25, qui est en connexion avec une arrivée d'air 8, localisée sur une partie de la planche de bordThe armrest 20 is formed by a hollow body, which forms an air duct 25, which is in connection with an air inlet 8, located on a part of the dashboard
3 ou d'un habillage jouxtant la planche de bord, en provenance d'un système de ventilation 9, qui peut comporter des moyens de climatisation. L'accoudoir 20 comporte également des sorties d'air 26 disposées de manière à répartir un flux d'air sur la majeure partie de la surface vitrée 10. Une telle disposition des sorties d'air 26 permet entre autre un bon désembuage de cette surface vitrée 10 et d'obtenir ainsi une meilleure visibilité. Afin de contrôler le débit d'air et de sélectionner les sorties d'air active, l'accoudoir comporte des moyens (non représentés) de commande et/ou de sélection de ces sorties d'air 26. Ces moyens peuvent être mécaniques ou électriques. D'autres types de commande (non représentés) peuvent être disposés sur l'accoudoir 20 tels que par exemple les commandes de lève-vitre ou de réglage des rétroviseurs.3 or a covering adjoining the dashboard, coming from a ventilation system 9, which may include air conditioning means. The armrest 20 also includes air outlets 26 arranged so as to distribute an air flow over the major part of the glazed surface 10. Such an arrangement of the air outlets 26 allows inter alia good demisting of this surface glazed 10 and thus obtain better visibility. In order to control the air flow and to select the active air outlets, the armrest includes means (not shown) for controlling and / or selecting these air outlets 26. These means can be mechanical or electrical . Other types of control (not shown) can be arranged on the armrest 20 such as, for example, the window regulator or mirror adjustment controls.
L'accoudoir 20 peut former un conduit pour diriger le flux d'air vers l'arrière du véhicule.The armrest 20 can form a conduit for directing the air flow towards the rear of the vehicle.
L'accoudoir 20 peut également former un moyen de préhension pour fermer l'ouvrant sur lequel il est fixé. Dans un autre mode de réalisation, non représenté, la partie supérieure du caisson de porte 7, et par conséquent la limite inférieure 11, peut être formé par une barre anti-intrusion. Les barres anti-intrusion étant destinées à limiter la pénétration dans l'habitacle, d'un véhicule heurtant la porte lors d'une collision latérale. Dans un tel mode de réalisation, la partie basse de la surface vitrée 10 est donc renforcée par la barre anti-intrusion l'accoudoir 20 formant un renfort complémentaire. The armrest 20 can also form a gripping means to close the door on which it is fixed. In another embodiment, not shown, the upper part of the door casing 7, and therefore the lower limit 11, can be formed by an anti-intrusion bar. The anti-intrusion bars being intended to limit the penetration into the passenger compartment, of a vehicle striking the door during a lateral collision. In such an embodiment, the lower part of the glazed surface 10 is therefore reinforced by the anti-intrusion bar, the armrest 20 forming a complementary reinforcement.

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1) Agencement d'un accoudoir (20) dans un véhicule automobile, porté par un élément latéral (1) du véhicule automobile, ledit accoudoir (20) étant disposé à proximité et indépendamment d'une surface vitrée (10) qui s'étend entre une limite supérieure (12) et inférieure (11), caractérisé en ce que la limite inférieure (11) de la surface vitrée (10) est localisée en dessous d'une délimitation inférieure (24) de l'accoudoir (20), ladite délimitation inférieure (24) de l'accoudoir (20) et la limite inférieure (11) de la surface vitrée (10) définissant un espace vitré inférieur (15).1) Arrangement of an armrest (20) in a motor vehicle, carried by a lateral element (1) of the motor vehicle, said armrest (20) being disposed near and independently of a glazed surface (10) which extends between an upper (12) and lower (11) limit, characterized in that the lower limit (11) of the glazed surface (10) is located below a lower delimitation (24) of the armrest (20), said lower delimitation (24) of the armrest (20) and the lower limit (11) of the glazed surface (10) defining a lower glazed space (15).
2) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'accoudoir (20) est porté par un ouvrant (4).2) Arrangement of an armrest according to claim 1, characterized in that the armrest (20) is carried by an opening (4).
3) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 2, caractérisé en ce que la surface vitrée (10) comporte au moins une partie vitrée mobile.3) Arrangement of an armrest according to any one of claims 1 to 2, characterized in that the glazed surface (10) comprises at least one movable glazed part.
4) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que l'accoudoir (20) délimite la position de la partie haute de la partie vitrée mobile complètement ouverte.4) Arrangement of an armrest according to claim 3, characterized in that the armrest (20) defines the position of the upper part of the movable glass part completely open.
5) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que l'accoudoir (20) comporte un conduit d'air (25) en provenance du système de ventilation (9) de l'intérieur du véhicule.5) Arrangement of an armrest according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the armrest (20) comprises an air duct (25) coming from the ventilation system (9) from the inside of the vehicle.
6) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon la revendication 5, caractérisé en ce que l'accoudoir (20) comporte des sorties (26) de l'air amené par le conduit (25).6) Arrangement of an armrest according to claim 5, characterized in that the armrest (20) has outlets (26) of the air supplied by the conduit (25).
7) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que les sorties d'air (26) sont dirigées vers la surface vitrée (10). 8) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 7, caractérisé en ce que l'accoudoir (20) comporte des moyens de commande et/ou de sélection de l'ouverture et de la fermeture des sorties d'air (26).7) Arrangement of an armrest according to claim 6, characterized in that the air outlets (26) are directed towards the glazed surface (10). 8) Arrangement of an armrest according to any one of claims 6 to 7, characterized in that the armrest (20) comprises means for controlling and / or selecting the opening and closing of the outputs of air (26).
9) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications 6 à 8, caractérisé en ce qu'au moins une sortie d'air (26) est dirigée vers la surface vitrée inférieure (15).9) Arrangement of an armrest according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that at least one air outlet (26) is directed towards the lower glazed surface (15).
10) Agencement d'un accoudoir selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la limite inférieure (11) est formée par une barre anti-intrusion. 10) Arrangement of an armrest according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lower limit (11) is formed by an anti-intrusion bar.
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