Vehicle storage bin including a floating base
A storage bin for a vehicle includes a bin portion including storage volume defined by a plurality of walls including a base wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall, and a base member arranged in the storage volume. The base member is selectively height adjustable relative to the base wall.
1 . A storage bin for a vehicle comprising:
a bin portion including storage volume defined by a plurality of walls including a base wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall;
a base member arranged in the storage volume, the base member being selectively height adjustable relative to the base wall;
a plurality of adjustment mechanisms operatively connected between the bin portion and the base member; and
a plurality of biasing members disposed between the base wall and the base member.
2 . The storage bin according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms includes a ratchet assembly that selectively retains the base member in one of a plurality of adjustment positions.
3 . The storage bin according to claim 2 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms includes a gear track arranged on one of the plurality of walls.
4 . The storage bin according to claim 3 , wherein the ratchet assembly includes an arm operatively to the base member, the arm supporting a ratchet wheel and a pawl.
5 . The storage bin according to claim 4 , further comprising a gear assembly connecting the ratchet wheel with the arm, the gear assembly including a gear portion that engages with the gear track.
6 . The storage bin according to claim 5 , wherein the one of the plurality of walls includes a guide track arranged adjacent the gear track.
7 . The storage bin according to claim 6 , wherein the guide track is continuous and includes a first section that extends along the gear track, a second section that is parallel to the first section, a third section connecting the first section and the second section at one end, and a fourth section connecting the first section and the second section at an opposing end.
8 . The storage bin according to claim 7 , wherein the ratchet wheel includes a guide element that extends into and moves about the guide track.
9 . The storage bin according to claim 1 , wherein the biasing members extend between the base wall and the base member.
10 . The storage bin according to claim 1 , wherein the base member at an uppermost position thereof is within the storage volume.
11 . A vehicle comprising:
a body defining in part a passenger compartment; and
a storage bin arranged in the passenger compartment, the storage bin comprising:
a bin portion including storage volume defined by a plurality of walls including a base wall, a first side wall, a second side wall, a first end wall, and a second end wall;
a base member arranged in the storage volume, the base member being selectively height adjustable relative to the base wall;
a plurality of adjustment mechanisms operatively connected between the bin portion and the base member; and
a plurality of biasing members disposed between the base wall and the base member.
12 . The vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms includes a ratchet assembly that selectively retains the base member in one of a plurality of adjustment positions.
13 . The vehicle according to claim 12 , wherein each of the plurality of adjustment mechanisms includes a gear track arranged on one of the plurality of walls.
14 . The vehicle according to claim 13 , wherein the ratchet assembly includes an arm operatively to the base member, the arm supporting a ratchet wheel and a pawl.
15 . The vehicle according to claim 14 , further comprising a gear assembly connecting the ratchet wheel with the arm, the gear assembly including a gear portion that engages with the gear track.
16 . The vehicle according to claim 15 , wherein the one of the plurality of walls includes a guide track arranged adjacent the gear track.
17 . The vehicle according to claim 16 , wherein the guide track is continuous and includes a first section that extends along the gear track, a second section that is parallel to the first section, a third section connecting the first section and the second section at one end, and a fourth section connecting the first section and the second section at an opposing end.
18 . The vehicle according to claim 17 , wherein the ratchet wheel includes a guide element that extends into and moves about the guide track.
19 . The vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the biasing members extend between the base wall and the base member.
20 . The vehicle according to claim 11 , wherein the base member at an uppermost position thereof is within the storage volume.