Mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in a vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a luggage compartment separator (1) that changes the luggage compartment width in the vehicles with the component parts of two telescopic roof rails (2) that are positioned parallel to one another; four roof brackets (3) that enable said roof rails (2) to be mounted to the roof of the vehicle and are arranged at a quantity of two per roof rail (2); the top mat (4) that is positioned to separate the top-seat compartment of the vehicle and hangs down from said roof rail (2); the bottom mat (5) that is positioned adjacent to said top mat (4); at least one lock mechanism 1 (6) on said top mat (4) for enabling the top mat (4) to be secured to the side surface of the vehicle; the lock mechanism 2 (7) on the bottom mat (5) for connecting the bottom mat (5) and the top mat (4) with each other in both open and closed positions and for enabling the same to remain stationary; and the fixing mechanism (8) that enables the bottom mat (5) to be secured to the vehicle floor when in open position.

Claims

1. A luggage compartment separator (1) that changes a luggage compartment volume in vehicles, characterized in that it comprises: two telescopic roof rails (2) that are positioned parallel to one another; four roof brackets (3) that enable said roof rails (2) to be mounted to a roof of the vehicle and are arranged at a quantity of two per roof rail (2); a top mat (4) that is positioned to separate a top-seat compartment of the vehicle and hangs down from said roof rails (2); a bottom mat (5) that is positioned adjacent to said top mat (4); at least one lock mechanism 1 (6) on said top mat (4) for enabling the top mat (4) to be secured to a side surface of the vehicle; a lock mechanism 2 (7) on the bottom mat (5) for connecting the bottom mat (5) and the top mat (4) with each other in both open and closed positions and for enabling the same to remain stationary; and a fixing mechanism (8) that enables the bottom mat (5) to be secured to a vehicle floor when in open position.

2. The luggage compartment separator of claim 1, further characterized in that it is used in a commercial vehicle.

Description

FIGURES TO AID IN UNDERSTANDING THE INVENTION

(1) Mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles, which is the subject matter of our application, is illustrated in the enclosed figures where:

(2) FIG. 1: A view of the luggage compartment separator (1) of the mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles according to the invention.

(3) FIG. 2: A view of the top mat (4) of the mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles according to the invention.

(4) FIG. 3: A view of the bottom mat (5) of the mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles according to the invention.

(5) FIG. 4: A view showing the manner in which the luggage compartment separator (1) of the mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles according to the invention is opened and closed.

(6) The figures in the drawing are generally representative and they are not necessarily drawn to scale. Some details might have been omitted, which are not essential for understanding the invention. Moreover, the components that are at least substantially identical or that have at least substantially identical functions are shown with the same reference number.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REFERENCE NUMBERS

(7) Our invention entitled a mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles, which is the subject matter of our present application, is assigned with reference numbers in the enclosed drawings, with the designations corresponding to said reference numbers being provided below.

(8) TABLE-US-00001 NO. PART NAME 1. Luggage compartment separator 2. Roof rail 3. Roof bracket 4. Top mat 5. Bottom mat 6. Lock mechanism 1 7. Lock mechanism 2 8. Fixing mechanism

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

(9) In this detailed description, the preferred embodiments of the mechanism for changing the luggage compartment width in the vehicles according to the invention are described only in order to enable a better understanding of the subject matter in a way not leading to any limiting effect.

(10) Further, some components might be used in different ways in the sentences in order to maintain the content integrity and enable a better understanding of the invention. Thus, such components used in various expressions actually represent the respective component assigned with the same reference numeral.

(11) The invention comprises the component parts of a luggage compartment separator (1) that changes the luggage compartment width in the vehicles; two telescopic roof rails (2) that are positioned parallel to one another; four roof brackets (3) that enable said roof rails (2) to be mounted to the roof of the vehicle and are arranged at a quantity of two per roof rail (2); the top mat (4) that is positioned to separate the top-seat compartment of the vehicle and hangs down from said roof rail (2); the bottom mat (5) that is positioned adjacent to said top mat (4); at least one lock mechanism 1 (6) on said top mat (4) for enabling the top mat (4) to be secured to the side surface of the vehicle; the lock mechanism 2 (7) on the bottom mat (5) for connecting the bottom mat (5) and the top mat (4) with each other in both open and closed positions and for enabling the same to remain stationary; and the fixing mechanism (8) that enables the bottom mat (5) to be secured to the vehicle floor when in open position.

(12) The Mode of Assembly for the Luggage Compartment Separator (1) According to the Invention:

(13) The luggage compartment separator according to the invention has 2 different positions, namely the front position and the back position. For the front position, the roof rail (2) is required to advance in the forward direction. For the back position, the roof rail is required to move in the backward direction.

(14) The front position provides a greater luggage compartment volume in the vehicle and allows only two passengers (including the driver) to travel at the same time in the vehicle. For this position, the end users may use only the first row seats of the vehicle during the travel. The other seats should either be folded up or removed from the vehicle.

(15) In the back position, there is a smaller luggage space available. Thus, more than 2 passengers can travel in the vehicle.

(16) In order to bring the luggage compartment separator (1) from the back position to the front position: The lock mechanism 1 (6), lock mechanism 2 (7) and lock mechanism (3) should be brought into the free position. The bottom mat (5) should be folded towards the top mat (4). The lock mechanism 2 (7) should be connected to the top mat (4). The user should first lift and then push the top mat (4) and the bottom mat (5) to enable the same to move from the back position towards the front position by means of the roof rail (2). The lock mechanism 2 (7) should be opened to enable the bottom mat (5) to be separated from the top mat (4). The lock mechanism 1 (6), lock mechanism 2 (7) and lock mechanism (3) should be brought to locked position from the free position.
Assembly of the Roof Brackets (3):

(17) There are 2 assembly steps for the roof brackets (3), namely the right roof brackets (3) and the left roof brackets (3). The system requires the assembly of a total of 4 roof brackets (3), 2 on the right and 2 on the left.

(18) In order to mount 1 roof bracket (3) to the vehicle, 2 metric 6 bolts are needed. Moreover, another bolt is used for connecting the roof bracket (3) assembly to the roof rail (2) assembly. Different centering components are available for the assembly of the right and left roof brackets (3). These enable an easier assembly on the vehicle and prevent the incorrect assembly.

(19) The primary aim of the assembly of the roof bracket (3) is to connect the roof rails (2) and the vehicle with each other. The assembly of the roof bracket (3) is not dependent on whether the vehicle is a short or long vehicle.

(20) Assembly of the Roof Rails (2):

(21) There are two different assemblies of roof rails (2), for long vehicles and short vehicles. The entire system requires the assembly of 2 roof rails (2) of the same length (according to the length of the vehicle) per vehicle.

(22) The roof rails (2) may be connected to the vehicle via the roof brackets (3). There are 2 brackets with welded nuts on the end portions of the rails. 1 metric 6 bolt connects one roof rail (2) with the roof bracket (3). Overall, the system requires 2 bolts per roof rail (2).

(23) Each roof rail (2) includes, for its assembly, 1 carrier slide hook and carrier slide hook cover. The assembly of the carrier slide hook enables a smooth motion owing to 2 disc-shaped plastic reels and the lubricant applied on the inner surface of the roof rail (2).

(24) The roof brackets (3) at the ends of the roof rails (2) are connected to the body of the roof rail (2) by way of welding.