FR3036070A1 - VEHICLE INTERIOR EQUIPMENT WITH ACCESSORY SUPPORT - Google Patents

Abstract

The interior equipment (1) comprises: - a housing (7) formed inside a structure (3) opening outwards through an opening (9); - A mobile subset (11), comprising a cover (13) provided to hide the opening (9) and a support member of an accessory such as a telephone. The support member is a support panel (15) connected to the cover (13) by a hinge (17), the interior equipment comprising a connection (19) of the subassembly (11) to the structure (3), arranged so that the sub-assembly (11) is movable between a storage position in which the cover (13) closes the opening (9) and the support panel (15) is housed in the housing (7), and a position of use in which the support panel (15) fits into the opening (9) and the cover (13) is housed in the housing (7).

Description

The invention relates generally to interior vehicle equipment intended to receive an accessory such as a telephone, a tablet or a GPS, at the disposal of the user.

More specifically, the invention relates to a vehicle interior equipment, of the type comprising: a structure having an external surface; - A housing formed inside the structure, the housing opening outwardly of the structure through an opening formed through the outer surface; - A mobile subassembly, comprising a cover designed to hide the opening and a support member of an accessory such as a phone. DE 10 2010 025 563 describes such an interior equipment. This equipment has an open housing upward, and an articulated bottom. The bottom is pivotable between a closed position of the housing opening, and a position in which this opening is cleared, thus providing access to the contents of the housing. The cover can be folded against the bottom, or on the contrary can be raised so that a portable accessory can be arranged between the cover and the bottom. The support member is an articulated mechanism that deploys when the cover is lifted. Such a system is bulky, and poorly integrated into the interior equipment.

In this context, the invention aims to provide an interior equipment for receiving an accessory, wherein the support for the accessory is better integrated in the interior equipment. To this end, the invention relates to a vehicle interior equipment of the aforementioned type, characterized in that the support member is a support panel connected to the cover by a hinge, the interior equipment comprising a connection of the subassembly. to the structure, arranged so that the subassembly is movable relative to the structure between a storage position in which the cover closes the opening and the support panel is housed in the housing, and a use position in which the support panel is part of the opening and the cover is housed in the housing.

Thus, regardless of the position of the mobile subset, the element that is not used, namely the cover or the support panel, is always retracted inside the housing. The element used is always arranged in coincidence with the opening. The integration of the subset in the structure is excellent. The interior equipment may also have one or more of the following features, considered individually or in any technically possible combination: 3036070 2 - the connection of the subassembly to the structure comprises: - a connection of the cover to the structure allowing a translating the cache relative to the structure in a first direction and pivoting the cache relative to the structure about a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first; a connection of the support panel to the structure allowing a translation of the support panel with respect to the structure in a third direction and a pivoting of the support panel with respect to the structure around the second direction, the third direction being substantially perpendicular at 10 the second direction. the first and third directions form between them an angle less than 45 °; the first and third directions each form, with a direction normal to the opening, an angle of less than 45 °; the articulation between the cover and the support panel is a pivot connection around an axis parallel to the second direction; - The opening is defined by first and second edges opposite one another, the hinge being located along the second edge in the storage position and being located along the first edge in the use position; the connection of the subassembly to the structure comprises a locking mechanism capable of adopting a locking position of the subassembly in position relative to the structure and a release position in which the subassembly is free by relation to the structure, the connection of the subassembly to the structure comprising a push button controlling the passage of the locking mechanism in the release position; - The connection of the subassembly to the structure comprises at least one actuator 25 urging the subset to its use position; the support panel carries, on a first large face, a support intended to carry a lower edge of a nomadic electronic device, a locking member designed to hold an upper edge of the nomadic electronic device close to the panel, and a device for selectively adjusting a gap between the support and the locking member; and - the support panel carries, on a second large face opposite to the first, a device for the non-contact charging of the nomadic electronic device placed against the first large face of the support panel, and / or a short-range communication device adapted to communicate wirelessly with the nomadic electronic device placed against the first major face of the support panel.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the detailed description given below, for information only and in no way limitative, with reference to the appended figures, among which: FIG. 1 is a simplified schematic representation; , in section, an interior equipment according to the invention, the subassembly being in the storage position; - Figures 2 to 4 are views similar to that of Figure 1, showing the subassembly respectively in intermediate positions and in use position; and Figure 5 is a view similar to that of Figure 4 showing a telephone in place on the support panel. The interior equipment 1 shown in Figure 1 is intended to be integrated in the passenger compartment of a vehicle, typically a motor vehicle such as a car or truck. This interior equipment is for example a vehicle dashboard. Alternatively, this interior equipment is a center console disposed between the two front seats of the vehicle, or any other suitable interior equipment. The inner equipment 1 comprises a structure 3, having an outer surface 5. The outer surface 5 is typically facing the passenger compartment, and is visible to the passengers of the vehicle. The structure 3 is a rigid, fixed structure. In the case of an edge board, it comprises for example one or more sleepers, and a cap rigidly fixed to the cross member, the cap defining the outer surface 5. The inner equipment 1 further comprises a housing 7, arranged inside the structure 3, the housing 7 opening out of the structure 3 through an opening 9 formed through the outer surface 5. In the figures, the housing is shown by a dotted line. Furthermore, the inner equipment 1 further comprises a mobile subset 11, comprising a cover 13 and a support panel 15 of an accessory such as a telephone, the support panel 15 being connected to the cover 13 by a joint 17. The interior equipment 1 comprises a link 19 of the subassembly 11 to the structure 3, arranged so that the subassembly 11 is movable relative to the structure 3 between a storage position (FIG. 1) in which the 13 closes the opening 9 and the support panel 15 is housed in the housing 7, and a use position (Figure 4) in which the panel 15 fits into the opening 9 and the cover 13 is housed in housing 7.

The housing 7 is arranged to be able to receive the cover 13 and the panel 15 respectively in the use position and in the storage position of the subassembly 11, and to allow the movement of this subassembly 11 between the two positions. It is bounded in whole or in part by partitions that are not represented. Alternatively, the housing 7 is not delimited by partitions. The opening 9 has all kinds of shapes: rectangular, polygonal, etc.

It is typically closed contour. It is bounded at least by first and second edges 21, 23, circumferentially opposite one another around the opening 9. In the example shown, the first edge 21 is turned upwards and the second edge 23 is facing down. In the present description, the top and bottom are meant relative to a vertical direction which extends perpendicular to the running surface of the vehicle. The opening 9 is typically delimited by other edges, which connect the first and second edges 21 and 23 to each other, and which are not shown here. The cover 13 is typically a thin piece, shaped to completely close the opening 9 in the storage position.

For example, the cover 13 has a shape conjugate with that of the opening 9. In the storage position, illustrated in FIG. 1, the cover 13 fits in the opening 9. It has a visible face 25, turned towards the outside of the structure 3, which is then placed in the extension of the outer surface 5. For example, the visible surface 25 carries a decoration, or a clock, or any other accessory.

The support panel 15 is also a thin part. It is delimited by first and second large faces 27, 29 opposite one another. In the position of use, shown in Figure 4, the first major face 27 is visible. The second large face 29 is turned towards the interior of the housing. Typically, the panel 15, in the position of use, completely closes the opening 9.

In this case, the panel 15 advantageously has a shape conjugate with that of the opening 9. In a variant, the panel 15, in the position of use, does not completely close the opening 9. 11 together with the structure 3 comprises a connection 31 of the cover 13 to the structure 3, allowing a translation of the cover 13 with respect to the structure 3 in a first direction D1 and a pivoting of the cover 13 relative to the structure 3 around a second direction D2 substantially perpendicular to the first direction D1. The directions D1 and D2 are shown in FIG. 1. In one exemplary embodiment, the link 31 comprises two slides 33 35 extending in the first direction D1, and two pivots 35 engaged in the slides 3036070 5 33. The pivots 35 are integral with the cover 13, and are free to slide along the slideways 33 and to pivot about the second direction D2 relative to the slideways 33. In an exemplary embodiment, one end of each slideway 33 is located in the immediate vicinity of the first The other end of each slide 33 is shifted inwardly of the housing 7. In the example shown in the figures, the cover 13 is delimited by edge portions 37, 39 respectively coming along. first and second edges 21, 23 of the opening 9, in the storage position, as illustrated in Figure 1. The pivots 35, in one embodiment, are integral with the edge portion 37.

The connection 19 of the subassembly to the structure further comprises a connection 41 of the support panel 15 to the structure 3 allowing a translation of the support panel 15 with respect to the structure 3 in a third direction D3 and a pivoting of the panel. support 15 with respect to the structure 3 around the second direction D2, the third direction D3 being substantially perpendicular to the second direction D2.

The direction D3 is shown in FIG. 1. As can be seen in this figure, the first and third directions D1, D3 form between them an angle of less than 45 °, preferably less than 30 °, and more preferably are substantially parallel to each other. one to another. On the other hand, the first and third directions D1, D3 each form an angle less than 45 ° with a direction normal to the aperture 9. This angle is typically less than 30 °. The link 41 is typically of the same type as the link 31. It comprises, in one embodiment, two slides 43 integral with the structure, extending in the third direction D3, and two pivots 45 integral with the panel 15. The pivots 45 are 25 engaged in the slides 43. They are free to slide in the rails in the third direction D3 and pivot relative to the slides 43 around the second direction D2. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the panel 15 is delimited by portions of edges 47, 49 that are substantially opposite one another, which are arranged against the first and second edges 21, 23 of the opening, respectively , in use position. In one exemplary embodiment, the pivots 45 are connected to the edge portion 49. In one exemplary embodiment, the slides 43 are arranged such that one end of each slide is located near the second edge 23. opposite end of each slideway 43 is shifted inwardly of the housing 7.

The hinge 17 between the cover 13 and the panel 15 is typically a pivot connection about an axis parallel to the second direction D2. Alternatively, it is a film hinge, or any other type of suitable connection. The hinge 17 is typically adapted to allow a variation of the angle 5 between the cover 13 and the support panel 15, as illustrated in the figures. In the example shown, the hinge 17 links the edge portion 39 of the cover 13 to the edge portion 49 of the support panel. The link 19 of the subassembly 11 to the structure 3 further comprises a locking mechanism 51 capable of selectively adopting a locking position 10 of the subassembly 11 in position relative to the structure 3 and a release position in which the subassembly 11 is free with respect to the structure 3. The link 19 comprises a push button 53 controlling the passage of the locking mechanism 51 in the release position. Typically, the mechanism 51 blocks the subassembly 11 in its storage position. The push button 53 is arranged on the structure 3, so as to be accessible to the passengers of the vehicle. For example, it is disposed on the outer surface 5. A simple pressure of a passenger vehicle on the push button 53 and releases the subassembly. The link 19 of the subassembly to the structure further comprises at least one actuator urging the subassembly 11 towards its position of use. This actuator may be a spring, a motor, or any other type of suitable actuator. In the example shown, the link 19 comprises two actuators 55, 57. The actuator 55 pushes the support panel 15 and the actuator 57 pulls the cover 13. In the storage position, illustrated in FIG. 13 fits in the opening 9, and the support panel 15 is fully housed inside the housing 7. The pivots 45 are located at the ends of the slides 43 opposite the opening 9. The articulation 17 is then placed along the second edge 23 of the opening 9. In this position, the panel 15 extends between the two slides 43. It extends in a plane containing the second and third directions D2, D3. It is typically located immediately below the aperture 9. In the use position, illustrated in FIG. 4, the support panel 15 fits into the aperture 9. The large face 27 is facing outward of the structure, the large face 29 being turned towards the interior of the housing. The hinge 17 is then disposed along the first edge 21, the pivots 45 being arranged near the second edge 23.

In this position, the cover 13 is entirely housed inside the housing 7. The pivots 35 are then located at the ends of the slideways 33 opposite the opening 9. The cover 13 is then located between the two slideways 33, in a plane containing the directions D1 and D2. It is typically located immediately above the opening 9. As shown in the figures, the support panel 15 carries, on its first large surface 27, a support 59 intended to carry a lower edge 61 of a portable accessory. nomadic electronic device type 63, and a locking member 65 provided to maintain close to the panel an upper edge 67 of the nomadic electronic device 10. The support panel 15 further comprises a device 69 for selectively adjusting the spacing between the support 59 and the locking member 65. The support 59 protrudes with respect to the first large face 27 of the panel 15. As visible in FIG. 5, when the lower edge 61 of the nomadic electronic device 63 is carried by the support 59, a rear face 71 of the device rests against the first large face of the panel 15. The front face 73 is visible to the passengers of the vehicle. When the device is a mobile phone or tablet, the front panel 73 includes the screen and the keyboard. The locking member 65 fits around the upper edge 67 of the nomadic electronic device 63, so as to prevent this device from tilting. It typically has the shape of a hook. The adjustment device 69 comprises a part 75 movable in a fourth direction D4 relative to the support 59, the locking member 65 being rigidly fixed to the part 75. In the example shown, the fourth direction D4 is parallel to the 9 or a reduced angle with the opening 9. Typically, a not shown spring 25 biases the workpiece 75 in the fourth direction towards the support 59. The workpiece 75 slides in a groove in the support panel 15. By moreover, the support panel 15 carries, on its second large face 29, a device 77 intended for the non-contact charging of the nomadic electronic device 63 placed against the first large face 27 of the panel 15. The panel 15 also bears on its second major face 29 a short-range communication device 79, adapted to communicate wirelessly with the nomadic electronic device 63 placed against the first large face 27 of the panel 15. A t The device is known as NFC (Near Field Communication). Alternatively, the panel 15 carries only the charging device 77 or only the communication device 79.

The loading device 77 thus makes it possible, when the nomadic electronic device 63 is on the support panel, to recharge the battery of this electronic device. The communication device 79 enables the nomadic electronic device 63 to communicate with the vehicle, and to exchange information therewith. The operation of the interior equipment 1 will now be detailed. A situation is initially considered in which the subassembly 11 is in the storage position, corresponding to FIG. 1. The cover 13 closes the opening 9. The support panel 15 is housed inside the housing 7.

The locking mechanism 51 blocks the subassembly 11 in its storage position. When a passenger of the vehicle wishes to place a nomadic electronic device 63 on the support panel 15, he presses the push button 53. This support causes the blocking mechanism 51 to move into the release position. The actuators 55 and 57 then cause the displacement of the subassembly 11, from its storage position to its position of use. More specifically, the member 55 pushes the support plate 15 towards the opening 9, and the member 57 pulls the cover 13 towards the inside of the housing 7.

As can be seen in FIG. 2, the pivots 45 then move along the slideways 43 towards the aperture 9. At the same time, the pivots 35 move along the slideways 33 towards the inside of the housing 7. It then occurs a pivoting of the panel 15 around the pivots 45, this pivoting being counterclockwise in the representation of FIG. 2. Similarly, the cover 13 pivots around the pivots 35, in a counterclockwise direction in the representation of FIG. made of these combined movements of translation and pivoting, the cover 13 and the support panel 15 pivot relative to each other around the hinge 17. In the example shown, the angle between the cover 13 and the support panel 15 tends to be reduced. Figure 3 illustrates the position of the subassembly 11 at a later stage of its displacement to its use position. The pivots 45 continue to move towards the opening 9, while the pivots 35 continue to move towards the interior of the housing 7. The hourly rotation movements of the panel 15 around the pivots 45 and the cover 13 around the pivots 35 are amplified. It is also seen that the hinge 17 moves from its initial position along the second edge 23 to the first edge 21. In the example shown, the hinge 17 moves in a circular arc. This movement in the form of an arc is obtained because of the displacement kinematics chosen for the cover 13 and the support panel 15. When the subassembly 11 reaches its position of use, its movement is stopped typically by means of stops, properly positioned. These stops are not shown in the figures. As can be seen in FIG. 5, the user can then move the locking member 65 in the direction of a spacing relative to the support 59, in the fourth direction. It then places the nomadic electronic device 63 against the support panel 15, the lower edge 61 resting on the support 59. It then brings the locking member 65 in the opposite direction to the support 59, so as to allow it The portable electronic device 63 is then held against the support panel 15. The charging device 77 then comes into action automatically to recharge the battery of the portable electronic device 63, if necessary. Furthermore, the communication device 79 allows the vehicle to exchange information with the mobile electronic device 63. When the passenger of the vehicle no longer wishes to use the support panel 15, 15 he removes the locking member 65 from the support 59 , and takes the electronic nomadic device 63. Then it brings the locking member 65 to the support 59, for example by releasing the locking member 65, which then moves under the action of the return member. Then, the passenger pushes on the panel 15, for example near the pivots 45, so as to retract the panel 15 inside the housing 7. It then moves the panel 15 and the cover 13 manually until that subassembly 11 -ci is brought back into the storage position. When the subassembly 11 reaches its storage position, the locking mechanism 51 automatically adopts its blocking position. The interior equipment described above has many advantages.

The mobile subassembly is well integrated into the structure. It does not have any part protruding unattractively with respect to the structure or its external surface. It makes it easy to position a mobile electronic device of the mobile phone or tablet type.

It preferably incorporates a wireless charging system and / or a short-range communication device, which are retracted into the housing when the subassembly is in the storage position. The invention makes it possible to integrate means for supporting an accessory in a vertical facade, in particular in a vertical facade of the dashboard of the vehicle.

In addition, the interior equipment incorporates means for adapting the support means to the size of the accessory.

As indicated above, the accessory is typically a portable accessory, including a portable electronic device, for example a phone, tablet or GPS. Alternatively, the portable accessory is a cup. According to another variant, the accessory is fixedly mounted on the panel. For example, the accessory is a fixed screen, a touch interface, etc. The first and third directions, which move the cover and the support panel, are not necessarily parallel to each other. They can have all kinds of orientations in relation to each other. In the example described above and shown in the figures, the first and third directions are substantially longitudinal and the second direction substantially transverse. The longitudinal direction corresponds to the normal direction of movement of the vehicle, the transverse direction being horizontal and perpendicular to this longitudinal direction. The locking mechanism is of any suitable type. It may comprise a core cam, a retractable abutment, etc. The connection of the subassembly to the structure may also not include a locking mechanism. The link may also not include an actuator soliciting the subset to its use position, movements of the subset then being entirely manual. Conversely, the link may include an actuator urging the subassembly toward its storage position, the subassembly being manually moved to the use position. In this case, the possible locking mechanism blocks the subassembly in its position of use. The means for blocking the nomadic electronic device against the support panel are of any suitable type, and are not limited to the example described and shown. In addition, the support panel may not carry a non-contact charging device and / or a short-range communication device. In the storage position, the support panel 15 is located in the lower part of the housing, under the opening 9. In the position of use, the cover 13 is located in the upper part of the housing 7, above the opening 9. Alternatively, in the storage position, the panel 15 is located in the upper part of the housing 7, above the opening 9. In the position of use, the cover 13 is then located in the lower part of the housing 7, In addition, it is possible to provide that the second direction D2 is vertical, or forms a reduced angle with the vertical direction. The cover 13 and the support panel 3036070 11 then move between the storage and use positions in a general transverse movement, and no longer in a general vertical movement. 5

Claims (10)

CLAIMS1.- Vehicle interior equipment (1), comprising: - a structure (3) having an outer surface (5); - A housing (7) formed inside the structure (3), the housing (7) opening outwardly of the structure (3) through an opening (9) formed through the outer surface (5); a movable subassembly (11) comprising a cover (13) designed to mask the opening (9) and a support member for an accessory such as a telephone, characterized in that the support member is a support panel (15) connected to the cover (13) by a hinge (17), the interior equipment comprising a connection (19) of the subassembly (11) to the structure (3), arranged so that the sub-assembly together (11) is movable relative to the structure (3) between a storage position in which the cover (13) closes the opening (9) and the support panel (15) is housed in the housing (7), and a use position in which the support panel (15) fits into the opening (9) and the cover (13) is housed in the housing (7). 2. Equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the connection (19) of the subassembly (11) to the structure (3) comprises: - a connection (31) of the cover (13) to the structure (3) allowing translation of the cover (13) relative to the structure (3) in a first direction (D1) and a pivoting of the cover (13) relative to the structure (3) around a second substantially perpendicular direction (D2) to the first ; a link (41) of the support panel (15) to the structure (3) allowing a translation of the support panel (15) with respect to the structure (3) in a third direction (D3) and a pivoting of the panel support (15) with respect to the structure (3) around the second direction (D2), the third direction (D3) being substantially perpendicular to the second direction (D2). 3. Equipment according to claim 2, characterized in that the first and third directions (D1, D3) form between them an angle less than 45 °. 4. Equipment according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the first and third directions (D1, D3) each form in a direction normal to the opening (9) an angle less than 45 °. 5. Equipment according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that the articulation (17) between the cover (13) and the support panel (15) is a pivot connection about an axis parallel to the second direction (D2). 3036070 13 6. Equipment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the opening (9) is delimited by first and second edges (21, 23) opposite to each other, the articulation (17 ) being located along the second edge (23) in the storage position and being located along the first edge (21) in the use position. 5 7. Equipment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection (19) of the subassembly (11) to the structure (3) comprises a locking mechanism (51), capable of adopting a position for blocking the subassembly (11) in position relative to the structure (3) and a release position in which the subassembly (11) is free with respect to the structure (3), the link (19) of the Subassembly (11) to the structure (3) comprising a push button (53) controlling the passage of the locking mechanism (51) in the release position. 8. Equipment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection (19) of the subassembly (11) to the structure (3) comprises at least one actuator (55, 57) requesting the subassembly (11) to its use position. 9.- Equipment according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support panel (15) carries, on a first large face (27), a support (59) for carrying a lower edge (61) d a nomadic electronic device (63), a locking member (65) provided to maintain an upper edge (67) of the nomadic electronic device (63) near the panel (15), and a selective adjustment device (69). a spacing between the support (59) and the locking member (65). 10.- Equipment according to claim 9, characterized in that the support panel (15) carries, on a second large face (29) opposite the first, a device (77) for the contactless charging of the nomadic electronic device ( 63) placed against the first major face (27) of the support panel (15), and / or a short-range communication device (79) adapted to communicate wirelessly with the nomadic electronic device (63) placed against the first large face (27) of the support panel (15). 30