Claims:We Claim:

1. A storage arrangement 100 for a vehicle interior configured on an interior panel 200, the storage arrangement 100 is having at least one enclosure 20 or 30, and a shroud for covering a cluster display 50 of the vehicle interior,
wherein the shroud 40 is movably arranged in the interior panel 200 and the shroud 40 is movable between a first position 100a and a second position 100b, the shroud 40 opens the at least one enclosure 20 or 30 when in the first position 100a and closes at least one enclosure 20 or 30 when in the second position 100b.
2. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein a storage space of the at least one enclosure 20 or 30 is provided adjacent to the shroud 40 and in front of a cluster display 50 towards an occupant of the vehicle interior.

3. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shroud 40 is slidably arranged on the interior panel 200 for enabling opening and closing of at least one of the enclosures 20 or 30.

4. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1 and 3, wherein the interior panel 200 includes at least one sliding track 60a, 60b configured thereon for enabling sliding movements of the shroud 40 therein between the first position 100a and the second position 100b.
5. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shroud 40 is pivotally arranged on the interior panel 200 for enabling opening and closing at least one of the enclosures 20 or 30.

6. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1 and 5, wherein the shroud 40 is moved upwards (or downwards) for opening (or closing) the at least one enclosure 20 or 30 thereby providing access to the enclosure 20 or 30.

7. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the interior panel 200 is an instrument panel or dashboard of the vehicle interior.

8. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the enclosure 20 or 30 have opening 22 or 32 for storing articles therein.

9. The storage arrangement 100 as claimed in claim 1, wherein the shroud 40 is having a cavity for storing articles therein.
, Description:Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a storage arrangement. More specifically, the present invention relates to a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior.

Background of the Invention

[0002] Generally, interior panel such as instrument panel or dashboard are provided in vehicle interiors. This instrument panel comprise storage arrangement for keeping articles therein. Many times, the articles kept in the cavities may move out of the cavities due to non-linear movements of the vehicle.

[0003] Some existing enclosures of the interior panel are provided with covers or doors for covering the enclosures. Generally, these covers are hinged to the enclosures. The construction elements of these enclosures consume more space in the vehicle interior and not convenient due to space constrain. As these receptacles include more number of constructive elements therein, the construction of these enclosures is complex.

[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior, which overcomes from problems of the prior art.

Objects of the Invention

[0005] An object of the present invention is to provide a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior for a vehicle interior.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior, which provides enclosures for keeping articles therein.

[0007] Yet another object of the present invention is to a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior, which is simple in construction.

[0008] Further, the object of the present invention is to provide a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior which has more utility compared to existing instrument panels.

[0009] One more object of the present invention is to provide a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior, which is compact.

Summary of the invention

[0010] According to the present invention, there is provided with a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior. The storage arrangement may be configured on an interior panel, such as instrument panel or dashboard of the vehicle. The storage arrangement may have at least one enclosure for storing articles therein.

[0011] A storage space of the at least one enclosure may be provided adjacent to a shroud and in front of a cluster display towards an occupant of the vehicle interior. The shroud covers the cluster display of the vehicle interior.

[0012] Further, the shroud may be moved between a first position and a second position. The storage arrangement may include at least one sliding track configured thereon. The sliding track may enable sliding movements of the shroud therein between the first position and the second position. Specifically, in the first position, the shroud may open the at least one enclosure of the storage arrangement. . Similarly, in the second position, the shroud may be extended (slid) outwards from the instrument panel and towards the occupant of the vehicle interior. In the second position, the shroud closes at least one enclosure of the storage arrangement.

[0013] In an alternative embodiment, the shroud may be having a cavity for storing articles therein. In another embodiment, the shroud may be pivotally arranged on the instrument panel for enabling opening and closing the at least one enclosure of the storage arrangement. The shroud may be moved upwards or downwards for opening the at least one enclosure of the storage arrangement, thereby providing access to the at least one enclosure of the storage arrangement.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0014] The advantages and features of the present invention will be understood better with reference to the following detailed description of some embodiments of the impact energy absorber and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which;

[0015] Figure 1 shows a perspective view of a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior at a first position in accordance with the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 shows another perspective view of the storage arrangement of the figure 1 at a second position;

[0017] Figure 3 shows another perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a storage arrangement for a vehicle interior at a first position in accordance with the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 shows another perspective view of the storage arrangement of the figure 3 at a second position; and

[0019] Figure 5 shows another perspective view of another alternative embodiment of the storage arrangement.

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0020] An embodiment of this invention, illustrating its features, will now be described in detail. The words "comprising, "having, "containing," and "including," and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items.

[0021] The terms “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element from another, and the terms “an” and “a” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.

[0022] The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms.
[0023] Referring now to figures 1 and 2, perspective views of a storage arrangement 100 for a vehicle interior in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. The storage arrangement 100 is configured on an interior panel 200 of the vehicle. In the figures, the interior panel 200 is an instrument panel of the vehicle interior. The storage arrangement 100 includes at least one enclosure 20 or 30 of the storage arrangement 100. In this embodiment, two enclosures like a first enclosure 20 and a second enclosure 30 is provided for storing articles (not shown) therein. It may be obvious to persons skilled in the art to increase the number of enclosures for providing provision to keep articles and more utility space therein in the storage arrangement 100.

[0024] The storage space of the at least one enclosure 20 or 30 is provided adjacent to a shroud 40 and in front of a cluster display 50 towards an occupant of the vehicle interior. The shroud 40 covers the cluster display 50 of the vehicle interior.

[0025] The shroud 40 is movably arranged on the instrument panel 200. In this embodiment, the shroud 40 is in a shape of arcade. The shroud 40 covers the cluster display 50 of the vehicle interior. Furthermore, the shroud 40 is movable between a first position 100a and a second position 100b.

[0026] Specifically, in the first position 100a, the shroud 40 opens both the enclosures 20 and 30. When the shroud 40 is at the first position 100a, the enclosures 20 and 30 are accessible to a user for keeping articles therein. After keeping article inside the enclosure 20 and 30, the shroud 40 can be moved (slid) to second position 100b by sliding the shroud 40 towards the occupant of the vehicle interior for closing the enclosures 20 or 30 as shown in figure 2.
[0027] The shroud 40 can be moved (slid) in between first position to the second position 100b by applying an external force thereon. The external force can be applied manually or by a prime mover (not shown) controlled by an interface (not shown). When the shroud 40 is at the second position 100b, the shroud closes the openings 22 and 32 of the enclosures 20 and 30, thereby restricting access of the enclosures 20 and 30 to a user. Further, the shroud 40 is configured with a restricting member (not shown) for restricting further outward movements of shroud 40 beyond the second position 100b towards the occupant of the vehicle interior. The shroud 40 may include a handle (not shown) for holding and moving the shroud 40.

[0028] The dimensions of the shroud 40 are configured for opening and closing the enclosures 20 and 30 upon movements of the shroud 40 between the first position 100a and the second position 100b.

[0029] Referring now to figures 3 & 4, perspective views of alternative embodiments of the storage arrangement 100 in accordance with the present invention are illustrated. In the embodiment, cross section of the shroud 40 is in a shape of a loop with a straight line at base (one end) which is retractable or extendable. Further, the first enclosures 20 and the second enclosure 30 are arranged opposite to each other with their openings 22 and 32 facing towards each other. The instrument panel 200 includes at least one sliding track 60a configured on the instrument panel 200. The sliding track 60a enables sliding movements of the shroud 40 and enables movement of the shroud 40 between the first (retractable) position 100a (figure 3) and the second (extendable) position 100b (figure 4). In the retractable position, the enclosures 20 or 30 are open and in the extendable position the enclosures 20 or 30 are closed. In this embodiment, two such sliding tracks 60a and 60b are arranged on sideways of the shroud 40. It may be obvious to a person skilled in the art to configure a similar sliding tracks on the instrument panel 200 to move the shroud 40 from the first position 100a to the second position 100b.

[0030] In another alternative embodiment, the shroud 40 can be configured in a shape of a rectangle, a semicircle or any other shapes according to arrangements and orientations of the enclosures 20 and 30 in the instrument panel 100, which is obvious to a person ordinarily skilled in the art.

[0031] In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the shroud 40 is having a cavity (not shown) for storing articles therein. When the shroud 40 is moved from the first position 100a to the second position 100b, the cavity is accessible to the user for keeping articles therein.

[0032] Similarly, when the shroud 40 is inside the instrument panel 200 towards the first position 100a, the cavity is covered by a surface (not shown) of the instrument panel 100, thereby restricting access of the cavity to the user.

[0033] Referring now to Figure 5, another perspective view of another alternative embodiment of the storage arrangement 100 in accordance with the present invention is illustrated. In this embodiment, the shroud 40 is pivotally arranged on the instrument panel 200. The shroud 40 is swivelable around an axis 210a of a pivot pin 210 of the pivotal arrangement. The swivelable movements between a first position 100a and a second position 100b of the shroud 40 opens or closes at least one enclosure 20 or 30.

[0034] The shroud 40 is moved (swivelled) upwards towards the first position 100a for opening at least one of the enclosures 20 and 30 thereby providing access to the enclosures 20 and 30. It may be obvious to person ordinarily skilled in the art to configure the shroud 40, the pivotal arrangement and the enclosures 20 for enabling swivelable movements of the shroud 40 for closing and the opening the enclosure 20. Similarly, the shroud 40 is moved (swivelled) downwards towards the second position 100b for closing the at least one of the enclosures 20, thereby restricting access to the enclosures 20 and 30

[0035] In a one more embodiment, the shroud 40 may have two extending members (not shown) pivotally or slidably connected on each sides of the shroud 40. The extending members may be operated individually to open and close the enclosures 20 and 30. The extending members may swivel from a first position to a second position to open and close the enclosures 20 and 30 respectively. Similarly, the extending members can slid through a guide or a sliding track arranged sideways of the shroud 40 to open and close the enclosures 20 and 30.
[0036] Therefore, the present invention has an advantage of providing the storage arrangement 100 for a vehicle interior. The storage arrangement 100 is having enclosure(s) 20 or 30 for keeping articles therein. The storage arrangement 100 can be covered and uncovered via the cluster shroud 40 without requiring separate lid for the same. The storage arrangement 100 is simple in construction. The storage arrangement 100 has more utility compared to existing instrument panels. Also, the storage arrangement 100 is compact.

[0037] The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present invention and its practical application, and to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilise the present invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but such omissions and substitutions are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the scope of the claims of the present invention.