Carrying device for a load space of a motor vehicle

Abstract

A carrying structure is provided, which is supported on one wall of the loading space with the freedom to move between a rest position and at least one carrying position, where the carrying structure, when in the rest position, fits closely against the wall of the loading space.

1 . A carrying device for a loading space of a motor vehicle, characterized in that a carrying structure ( 8 ) is provided, which is supported on a panel ( 4 ) of the loading space ( 1 ) with the freedom to move between a rest position and at least one carrying position, where the carrying structure ( 8 ), when in the rest position, fits closely against the panel ( 4 ) of the loading space ( 1 ).  
     
     
         2 . The carrying device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is installed in a trunk ( 1 ) of a passenger vehicle near the bottom surface of an upper, essentially horizontal roof panel ( 4 ).  
     
     
         3 . The carrying device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is designed to be dimensionally stable.  
     
     
         4 . The carrying device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is acted upon at all times by a restoring spring arrangement ( 13 ,  14 ), which pushes the structure toward the rest position.  
     
     
         5 . The carrying device according to  claim 1 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) has a trough-like, curved shape.  
     
     
         6 . The carrying device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is supported along one edge with the freedom to pivot around a hinge axis ( 9 ) parallel to the panel ( 4 ).  
     
     
         7 . The carrying device according to  claim 4 , characterized in that the restoring spring arrangement ( 13 ,  14 ) is positioned near the hinge axis ( 9 ).  
     
     
         8 . The carrying device according to  claim 3 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is designed as a yoke element, especially as a yoke made of metal wire.  
     
     
         9 . The carrying device according to  claim 6 , characterized in that, in the area of the hinge axis ( 9 ), a bearing unit ( 10 ), which is attached permanently to the vehicle, is provided for the carrying structure ( 8 ).  
     
     
         10 . The carrying device according to  claim 9 , characterized in that the bearing unit is made of plastic.  
     
     
         11 . The carrying device according to  claim 9 , characterized in that the carrying structure ( 8 ) is connected detachably to the bearing unit ( 10 ).  
     
     
         12 . The carrying device according to  claim 9 , characterized in that the bearing unit ( 10 ) is connected detachably to the panel ( 4 ) of the loading space ( 1 ).