# US 8,464,890 B2 · Storage device for objects in a motor vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 8,464,890 B2 - Document ID: US8464890B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 12/889,337 - Filed: 2010-09-23 - Published: 2011-05-05 - Granted: 2013-06-18 - Earliest claimed: 2009-09-30 - Assignees: GM Global Technology Operations LLC - Applicants: Ralf Gaudig; Klaus Kuhlmann; Werner Berhard - Inventors: Ralf Gaudig; Klaus Kuhlmann; Werner Berhard - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8464890B2 ## CPC - B60R 7/04: in driver or passenger space {, e.g. using racks (B60R7/005, B60R7/08 take precedence)} - B60N 3/108: {with resilient holding elements} - B60R: VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B60N: SEATS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES; VEHICLE PASSENGER ACCOMMODATION NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR ## Abstract A storage device is provided for objects in a motor vehicle, that includes, but is not limited to a side wall which laterally defines a receiving space for the objects, as well as an elongate, elastic band element, which is mounted in a hinged manner in the region of its ends facing away from each other in the side wall. The band element can be deformed from a first stable curved position into a second stable, oppositely curved position in which it projects into the receiving space. A band-shaped molding is mounted in the band element, which molding projects from the curved plane of the band element. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A storage device for an object in a motor vehicle, comprising: a side wall that laterally defines a receiving space for the object; an elongate and elastic band element that is mounted in a hinged manner in a region of ends facing away from each other in the side wall, and a band-shaped elastic molding mounted in the elongate and elastic band element, wherein the elongate and elastic band element is deformed from a first stable curved position into a second stable and oppositely curved position in which the elongate and elastic band element is adapted to project into the receiving space, wherein the band-shaped molding is adapted to occupy a curved position corresponding to the first and second stable curved positions of the elongate and elastic band element and the band-shaped molding is adapted to transfer to project from a curved plane of the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein in the first stable curved position, the elongate and elastic band element abuts against the side wall. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element are an elastic part. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element form separate parts and a means for connecting is provided for the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The storage device according to claim 4, wherein the means for connecting the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element are configured as a hook and loop connector, wherein the hook and loop connectors of the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element is made in an area of ends facing away from each other of the band-shaped molding. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The storage device according to claim 4, wherein at least on a side facing the band-shaped molding, the elongate and elastic band element comprises a hook and loop fastener element that are disposed over an entire length of the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 7 (depends on 5) The storage device according to claim 5, wherein the band-shaped molding is elastic. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein in the first stable curved position of the elongate and elastic band element, the band-shaped molding is curved away from the elongate and elastic band element into the receiving space. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein a length of the band-shaped molding corresponds to approximately a range of about one-third to two-thirds of an element length of the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein an arrangement of the elongate and elastic band element and the band-shaped molding in relation to an extension is configured to be substantially symmetrical. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein in the region of the elongate and elastic band element, the side wall comprises an open recess. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, further comprising two side wall sections that are configured to be arched away from one another and the elongate and elastic band element with the band-shaped molding is mounted in at least one side wall section. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The storage device according to claim 1, wherein the receiving space is formed by the side wall and a base of the storage device. ### Claim 14 A storage device for an object in a motor vehicle, comprising: a side wall that laterally defines a receiving space for the object; and an elongate and elastic band element that is mounted in a hinged manner in a region of ends facing away from each other in the side wall, wherein the elongate and elastic band element is deformed from a first stable curved position into a second stable and oppositely curved position in which the elongate and elastic band element is adapted to project into the receiving space, wherein a band-shaped molding is mounted in the elongate and elastic band element and the band-shaped molding is adapted to project from a curved plane of the elongate and elastic band element, wherein the band-shaped molding and the elongate and elastic band element are an elastic part, and wherein in a longitudinal extension, the elongate and elastic band element comprises two slots that are disposed substantially parallel to one another and substantially penetrate through the elongate and elastic band element, and the band-shaped molding is disposed between the two slots, the band-shaped molding connected to the elongate and elastic band element in the hinged manner in an area of ends facing away from each other. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, wherein the band-shaped molding is adapted to transfer into a position in which a molding curvature of the band-shaped molding corresponds to a curvature of the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, wherein in the first stable curved position, the elongate and elastic band element abuts against the side wall. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, wherein in the first stable curved position of the elongate and elastic band element, the band-shaped molding is curved away from the elongate and elastic band element into the receiving space. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, wherein a length of the band-shaped molding corresponds to approximately a range of about one-third to two-thirds of an element length of the elongate and elastic band element. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, wherein an arrangement of the elongate and elastic band element and the band-shaped molding in relation to an extension is configured to be substantially symmetrical. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) The storage device according to claim 14, further comprising two side wall sections that are configured to be arched away from one another and the elongate and elastic band element with the band-shaped molding is mounted in at least one side wall section.