DESC:FIELD
The present disclosure relates to the field of arrangements for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle.
BACKGROUND
The background information herein below relates to the present disclosure but is not necessarily prior art.
Conventionally known arrangements for storing tools in vehicles are configured to protrude out of the vehicle body into the compartment space to facilitate holding of the tool therein. Some other commonly known arrangements involve making slots corresponding to the shape of the tool in the vehicle floor or the walls.
One such tool is a scissor jack that is useful for replacing tires or doing underbody repairs in the vehicle. The jack is conventionally stored inside the boot space. The jack is located in the underbody in a pit arrangement of around 300 mm width. The pit is covered for providing floor strength. For the same reason, the cut-out size cannot be increased. The dimensions of these slots complement with the dimensions of the jack, without leaving any space for sliding in the jack. In case sufficient space is made available to facilitate smooth sliding of the tool in the slot, rattling of the tool due to vehicular movement would cause discomfort to the occupants.
There is therefore felt a need for an arrangement that alleviates the above-mentioned drawbacks.
OBJECTS
Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfies, are as follows:
An object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle.
Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement that gives easy access to the stored tool.
Yet another object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement that snugly fits a tool therein and eliminates rattling effect while the vehicle is being driven.
Still another object of the present disclosure is to provide an arrangement that has a simple configuration.
Other objects and advantages of the present disclosure will be more apparent from the following description, which is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure relates to an arrangement for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle. The tool is having an elongate configuration. The arrangement comprising a foam structure configured to cushion an operative first longitudinal section of the tool and prevent lateral displacement of the tool. A bracket configured to support an operative second longitudinal section of the tool.
The arrangement further includes a pad provided on the bracket and configured to dampen operative vertical displacement of the tool.
In an embodiment, the foam structure has an external tapered configuration. The foam structure includes a receptacle and a tongue extending from the receptacle. The receptacle defined by a body and a pair of side walls.
In another embodiment the bracket has a first planar section fastened to the floor of the vehicle and a second planar section configured to provide an elevated plane parallel to the plane of the first planar section, separated by an inclined planar section, to define a Z-shape of the bracket.
In yet another embodiment the pad is configured with a protruding top surface to locate the tool. The pad has a first slit configured to receive the second planar section of the bracket. The pad has a second slit configured to support the operative lower lifting arm of the tool to be received.
In an embodiment the arrangement is configured to support the tool in a suspended state in the storage compartment.
The tool is a scissor jack having a pair of lower lifting arms and a pair of upper lifting arms, a base, a top, a screw extending between the lower lifting arms and the upper lifting arms, the screw having a turning end and a projecting end. The foam structure is configured to receive the turning end and to cushion the lower lifting arm adjacent to the projecting end. The bracket is configured to support the lower lifting arm adjacent to the turning end.
The arrangement is configured to prevent contact of the base of the scissor jack with the floor of the storage compartment.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWING
The arrangement for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle of the present disclosure will now be described with the help of the accompanying drawing, in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a top view of the arrangement positioned in a depression made in the vehicle floor, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure;
Figure 2 illustrates a schematic side view of the arrangement of Figure 1, in the depression;
Figure 3 illustrates a schematic isometric view of the arrangement of Figure 1;
Figure 4A illustrates an isometric view of a foam structure of the arrangement of Figure 3;
Figure 4B illustrates an isometric view of a pad of the arrangement of Figure 3; and
Figure 4C illustrates an isometric view of a bracket of the arrangement of Figure 3.
LIST OF REFERENCE NUMERALS
100 – Arrangement
105 – Scissor jack
110 – Depression
115 – Vehicle floor
120 – Foam structure
140 – Bracket
142 – First planar section of bracket
144 – Second planar section of bracket
146 – Inclined planar section of bracket
122 – Receptacle of foam structure
124 – Tongue of foam structure
126 – Side walls of foam structure
130 – Pad
131 – First slit
132 – Protruding top surface
132a – Second slit
150 – Tool lid
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
Embodiments, of the present disclosure, will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawing.
Embodiments are provided so as to thoroughly and fully convey the scope of the present disclosure to the person skilled in the art. Numerous details are set forth, relating to specific components, and methods, to provide a complete understanding of embodiments of the present disclosure. It will be apparent to the person skilled in the art that the details provided in the embodiments should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure. In some embodiments, well-known processes, well-known apparatus structures, and well-known techniques are not described in detail.
The terminology used, in the present disclosure, is only for the purpose of explaining a particular embodiment and such terminology shall not be considered to limit the scope of the present disclosure. As used in the present disclosure, the forms “a”, “an” and “the” may be intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly suggests otherwise. The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “including” and “having” are open-ended transitional phrases and therefore specify the presence of stated features, elements, modules, units and/or components, but do not forbid the presence or addition of one or more other features, elements, components, and/or groups thereof. The particular order of steps disclosed in the method and process of the present disclosure is not to be construed as necessarily requiring their performance as described or illustrated. It is also to be understood that additional or alternative steps may be employed.
When an element is referred to as being "mounted on," “engaged to,” “configured of”, “connected to” or “aligning” another element, it may be directly on, engaged, connected or aligned to the other element. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed elements.
The terms first, second, third, etc., should not be construed to limit the scope of the present disclosure as the aforementioned terms may be only used to distinguish one element, component, region, layer or section from another component, region, layer or section. Terms such as first, second, third etc., when used herein do not imply a specific sequence or order unless clearly suggested by the present disclosure.
Terms such as “inner,” “outer,” "beneath," "below," "lower," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used in the present disclosure to describe relationships between different elements as depicted from the figures.
The present disclosure envisages an arrangement 100 for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle will now be described in detail with reference to Figure 1 through Figure 4. The preferred embodiment does not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure.
The arrangement 100 is configured to be located in a storage compartment formed by providing a depression 110 in the vehicle floor 115 as shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2. The depression 110 is elongate and has a length and a width enough to occupy the tool in a lowered position. The tool having an elongate configuration and the tool fits in the depression 110 of the vehicle floor 115. In an embodiment, the depression 110 is closed with the help of a tool lid 150.
The arrangement 100 comprises a foam structure 120 and a bracket 140. The foam structure 120 is configured to cushion an operative first longitudinal section of the tool to prevent lateral displacement of the tool. The foam structure 120 has an external tapered configuration as shown in Figure 4A with one operative end kept open. The foam structure 120 includes a receptacle 122 and a tongue 124 extending from the receptacle. The receptacle defined by a body and a pair of side walls 126. The bracket 140 is positioned in the depression 110 configured to support an operative second longitudinal section of the tool. The bracket 140 has a first planar section 142 fastened to the floor 115 of the vehicle and a second planar section 144 configured to provide an elevated plane parallel to the plane of the first planar section 142, separated by an inclined planar section 146, to define a Z-shape of the bracket.
In an embodiment, the arrangement 100 includes a pad 130 provided on the bracket 140 and configured to dampen operative vertical displacement of the tool. The pad 130 is configured with a protruding top surface 132 to locate the tool.
In an embodiment, the pad 130 is provided with a first slit 131 for insertion of the second planar section 144 of the bracket 140. The pad 130 has a second slit 132a configured to support the operative lower lifting arm of the tool to be received. The second slit 132a is formed on the protruding top surface 132. Further, the pad 130 is configured to be compressed to a predetermined depth upon resting the tool thereon.
In an exemplary embodiment, the tool is a scissor jack 105 having a pair of lower lifting arms and a pair of upper lifting arms, a base, a top, a screw extending between the lower lifting arms and the upper lifting arms, the screw having a turning end and a projecting end.
The foam structure 120 is configured to receive the turning end and to cushion the lower lifting arm adjacent to the projecting end. The bracket 140 is configured to support the lower lifting arm adjacent to the turning end.
Providing the foam structure 120 in combination with the pad 130 mounted on the bracket 140 helps in dissipating any vibration acting on the scissor jack 105 while the vehicle is being driven. Further, generation of any rattling noise is prevented due to the snugly supporting of the scissor jack 105 in the foam structure 120 and on the pad 130.
In preferred embodiment, the arrangement 100 is configured to support the tool in a suspended state in the storage compartment. The bracket 140 with specific thickness and height provides the required gap between the floor and the base of a tool like a scissor jack in the depression in the storage compartment. Thus, the envisaged arrangement is configured to prevent contact of the base of the tool with the floor of the storage compartment.
The present invention provides an arrangement for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle has a simple configuration. Further, the overall configuration of the arrangement 100 especially with the foam structure 120 and the pad 130 located only at the operative ends of the depression 110, facilitates installing and removal of the scissor jack 105 by providing a sufficient gap for the hands of an operator to slide in while holding the scissor jack 105. Alternatively, the operator can simply drop the scissor jack 105 after placing an operative first longitudinal section thereof in the foam structure 120, without causing a loud noise, due to the resilience of the pad 130 and the bracket 140.
In an embodiment, the foam structure 120 is made of a material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane, polyester, charcoal, latex, lux, rebond foam type or a similar cushioning material. In one embodiment, the pad 130 is made of a material selected from the group consisting of rubber, latex, elastomeric or having resilient or similar property material.
The foregoing description of the embodiments has been provided for purposes of illustration and not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure. Individual components of a particular embodiment are generally not limited to that particular embodiment, but, are interchangeable. Such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the present disclosure, and all such modifications are considered to be within the scope of the present disclosure.
TECHNICAL ADVANCEMENTS
The present disclosure described herein above has several technical advantages including, but not limited to, the realization of an arrangement for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle, which:
• gives easy access to and ease of placement of the tool supported;
• snugly fits a tool therein and eliminates rattling effect while the vehicle is being driven; and
• has a simple configuration.
The foregoing disclosure has been described with reference to the accompanying embodiments which do not limit the scope and ambit of the disclosure. The description provided is purely by way of example and illustration.
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the following description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as described herein.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of materials, devices, articles or the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the components and component parts of the preferred embodiments, it will be appreciated that many embodiments can be made and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other changes in the preferred embodiment as well as other embodiments of the disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.
,CLAIMS:WE CLAIM:
1. An arrangement (100) for supporting a tool in a storage compartment in a vehicle, said tool having an elongate configuration, said arrangement comprising:
• a foam structure (120) configured to cushion an operative first longitudinal section of said tool and prevent lateral displacement of the tool, and
• a bracket (140) configured to support an operative second longitudinal section of said tool.

2. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, which includes a pad (130) provided on said bracket (140) and configured to dampen operative vertical displacement of said tool.

3. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said foam structure (120) has an external tapered configuration.

4. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said foam structure (120) includes a receptacle (122) and a tongue (124) extending from said receptacle, said receptacle defined by a body and a pair of side walls (126).

5. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bracket (140) has a first planar section (142) fastened to the floor (115) of the vehicle and a second planar section (144) configured to provide an elevated plane parallel to the plane of the first planar section (142), separated by an inclined planar section (146), to define a Z-shape of said bracket.

6. The arrangement as claimed in claim 2, wherein said pad (130) is configured with a protruding top surface (132) to locate the tool.

7. The arrangement as claimed in claim 1, wherein said pad (130) has a first slit (131) configured to receive the second planar section (144) of the bracket.

8. The arrangement as claimed in claim 7, wherein said pad (130) has a second slit (132a) configured to support the operative lower lifting arm of the tool to be received.

9. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein said arrangement (100) is configured to support said tool in a suspended state in the storage compartment.

10. The arrangement (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein
said tool is a scissor jack (105) having a pair of lower lifting arms and a pair of upper lifting arms, a base, a top, a screw extending between the lower lifting arms and the upper lifting arms, the screw having a turning end and a projecting end,
wherein said foam structure (120) is configured to receive the turning end and to cushion the lower lifting arm adjacent to the projecting end, and said bracket (140) is configured to support the lower lifting arm adjacent to the turning end, and
wherein said arrangement (100) is configured to prevent contact of the base of the scissor jack (105) with the floor of the storage compartment.