DE102013011254A1 - A headliner assembly for a vehicle and vehicle having the headliner assembly - Google Patents

Abstract

Headliner 5 a vehicle 1, wherein the vehicle 1, a vehicle roof 3, a vehicle pillar 4a; 4b; 4c and a vehicle interior 2, wherein the headliner assembly 5 comprises a headliner 6 for facing the vehicle roof 3 relative to the vehicle interior 2 and a fastening means 12, the headliner 6 having an airbag section 7 and a holding section 8, the airbag section 7 and the holding section 8 on the vehicle pillar 4a; 4b; 4c end in a common end region 9, wherein an airbag 10 can be arranged behind the airbag section 7 in the direction of the vehicle roof 3 and wherein the airbag section 7 is designed to provide a deploying and opening region 14 between and during and / or after activation of the airbag 10 Vehicle roof 3 and the headliner 6 to form the deploying airbag 10, wherein the holding portion 8 a fastening extension 11; 11a; 11b, wherein the attachment extension 11; 11a; 11b is arranged on the holding section 8 and for fastening the holding section 8 with the fastening means 12 in a fastening position 13 on the vehicle pillar 4a; 4b; 4 c is formed and / or arranged, wherein the headliner 6 with the airbag section 7, the holding portion 8 and the attachment extension 11; 11a; 11b is formed as a common component of a fiber composite material, wherein the attachment extension 11; 11a; 11b is at least partially and / or partially free of an additional reinforcement in the course between the fastening position 13 and the holding portion 8.

Description

Technical area:

The invention relates to a headliner assembly for a vehicle and a vehicle with the headliner assembly.

Background:

Almost every vehicle has a vehicle roof, which is blinded by a headliner to the vehicle interior. Often an airbag is stowed between the vehicle roof and the headliner, which unfolds in a collision of the vehicle through a gap between the vehicle roof and the headliner in the vehicle interior and protects occupants of the vehicle from injury. In order to avoid a complete or partial release of the headliner from the vehicle roof when activating the airbag, the headliner is attached to the vehicle roof.

For example, the document discloses DE 10 2005 061 544 A1 , which probably forms the closest prior art, a headliner for a vehicle interior of a motor vehicle. The headliner is attached to the vehicle roof and has an attachment point at the rear end of the headliner, wherein the attachment point is located near a predetermined bending line of the headliner. The headliner is reinforced in the region of the attachment point by a fastening element, which is mounted flat on the side facing away from the vehicle interior of the headliner.

Description:

The invention has for its object to provide a functionally improved and cost-effective attachment of the headliner. This object is achieved by a headliner arrangement with the features of claim 1 and by a vehicle having the features of claim 11. Preferred or advantageous embodiments of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, the following description and / or the accompanying figures.

It is proposed a headliner arrangement for a vehicle, in particular for a car or truck. The vehicle comprises a vehicle roof, at least one vehicle pillar and a vehicle interior.

The headliner assembly includes a headliner and a fastener. The headliner is designed for veneering the vehicle roof with respect to the vehicle interior. Preferably, the fastening means for attachment of the headliner is formed on the vehicle pillar.

The headliner has an airbag section and a holding section. The airbag section and the holding section end at the vehicle pillar in a common end region. Preferably, the end portion is directed toward the vehicle pillar and / or is disposed adjacent thereto.

In the direction of the vehicle roof behind the airbag section, an airbag, for example a side airbag, in particular a so-called curtain airbag, can be arranged. The airbag section is designed to form a deployment and opening region for the deploying airbag during and / or after activation of the airbag, in particular in the case of a side impact of the vehicle. The Entfaltungs- and opening area is arranged with the headliner between the vehicle roof and the headliner. Preferably, the airbag section is configured to buckle, fold away, or flex away upon and / or after activation of the airbag from the vehicle roof, thus forming the deploying and opening region for the deploying airbag. In particular, the airbag section forms the unfolding and opening region such that the airbag can inflate in the vehicle interior along a longitudinal side of the vehicle, in particular along one or more side windows of the vehicle. It is particularly preferred that the holding section remains firmly attached to the vehicle roof during and / or after the activation of the airbag, is secured there and / or can not move away from it.

The holding section comprises a fastening extension for fastening the holding section with the fastening means in a fastening position on the vehicle pillar. The attachment extension is arranged on the holding section. Preferably, the attachment extension is in the end region of the holding portion of this. Optionally, the attachment position is spaced from the end region.

The headliner is formed with the airbag portion, the holding portion and the attachment extension as a common component of a fiber composite material. Optionally, the fiber composite material is flexible, deformable and / or formed bendable. For example, the fiber composite material is formed as a foamed in a polyurethane foam or foamed with the PU foam glass fiber reinforced nonwoven.

The attachment extension is at least partially and / or in sections freely in the course between the attachment position and the holding portion, in particular the end portion in the holding portion formed by an additional reinforcement. Preferably, the attachment extension in the course between the mounting position and the holding portion no additional component, for. As of metal or a hard plastic, on which reinforces the fiber composite material and / or protects against damage, in particular a tearing under load in the mounting position. It is particularly preferred that tensile forces, which act on and / or after the activation of the airbag on the headliner, in particular the holding portion, are introduced exclusively into the fiber composite material of the headliner, in particular the fastening extension and the holding portion. In particular, no additional intended component absorbs these tensile forces.

It is advantageous that additional components for reinforcement and / or reinforcement of the fastening extension in the course between the fastening position and the holding portion can be saved by the headliner assembly according to the invention. As a result, a simple and cost-effective attachment of the headliner is possible. Additional manufacturing steps, for example, for attachment of additional components or reinforcements can be omitted in an advantageous manner. In particular, a fast and effective attachment to the vehicle pillar can be achieved by attachment via the fastening extension and the fastening means. The fact that the headliner is attached to the vehicle pillar, a release of the holding portion can be avoided. Injuries to occupants by the dissolving headliner in the holding area are avoided in an advantageous manner.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fastening extension is integrally formed on the holding section. This has particular manufacturing advantages, since the entire headliner can be produced in one production step. Preferably, the attachment extension comprises a tab. The advantage of this is that the tab is designed as a catching device for the headliner.

For example, the attachment extension is formed in cross-section L-shaped. In particular, the attachment extension stands at an angle from the holding section, in particular from the end section of the holding section. In this embodiment, the attachment extension is optionally additionally formed as a spacer. Preferably, the leg standing in the cross-sectionally L-shaped configuration of the attachment extension forms the spacer and the leg lying the tab. Optionally, a distance between the end region of the holding section and the vehicle pillar is formed by the attachment extension and with the headliner mounted. By the distance, a trim panel relative to the headliner can be fitted accurately to the vehicle pillar and designed visually appealing.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the airbag section and the holding section form visible or visible viewing areas of the headliner from the vehicle interior. In contrast, the attachment extension is by the trim part to the vehicle interior blinded and / or blinded.

It is also possible within the scope of the invention that the fastening extension is suitable and / or designed as an interface for fastening the trim part. For example, the trim part can be positively and / or non-positively fixed to the attachment extension. As a result, costs and installation time can be saved during assembly of the trim part.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the fastening extension is deformable and / or bendable. In particular, the fastening extension is designed to be bent in the fastening in the fastening position on the vehicle pillar in the direction of the vehicle pillar.

In one possible embodiment of the invention, the fastening extension is formed spring-back and / or resiliently connectable to the vehicle pillar. In particular, the tensile forces acting on the headliner during and / or after the activation of the airbag can be at least partially absorbed by the rebounding property of the fastening extension.

It is particularly preferred that the attachment extension has a recess or receptacle for insertion and / or passage of the fastening means. The

A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that the fastening means is adapted to attach the attachment extension positively and / or non-positively in the mounting position on the vehicle pillar. For example, the fastening means is designed as a plug-in nut, as a hollow rivet, as a spreader rivet or as a high-retention clip or the fastening means comprises this / these.

Alternatively, the fastening means is designed to fasten the fastening extension in a material-locking manner in the fastening position on the vehicle pillar. For example, in this embodiment, the fastening means comprises a weld nut or a weld stud.

The abovementioned possible different embodiments of the fastening means can be used in particular in hard to reach places, since they can mostly be mounted from only one side of two components to be connected, in particular the fastening extension and the vehicle pillar. Optionally, when the High Retention Clip is used, the spring-back property of the fastening extension is advantageously supported or expanded by the design and mode of operation of the High Retention Clip. In particular, the tensile forces acting on the headliner during and / or after the activation of the airbag can be absorbed even more effectively when using the high retention clip.

Another object of the invention relates to a vehicle with the headliner arrangement according to the previous description and / or according to one of claims 1 to 10.

In a preferred embodiment of the invention fixed in the mounting position on the vehicle pillar fastening extension is deformed and bent towards the vehicle pillar. Preferably, the attachment extension has a support surface with which it contacts the vehicle pillar when it is attached to the vehicle pillar. In particular, extends between the bearing surface of the attachment extension and the end portion of the holding portion of the distance formed by the formation of the attachment extension as a spacer. As a result of the distance, the trim part of the vehicle pillar can be fitted precisely, in particular with respect to the end region of the headliner.

Preferably, the headliner is used in the attachment to the vehicle pillar and thereby taking place deformation and / or bending of the attachment extension in the end to the vehicle pillar. The advantage of this is that the headliner in the vehicle can be easily and quickly positioned and aligned in its intended mounting position.

It is particularly preferred that the holding portion is retained at and / or after the activation of the airbag by the fastening extension fastened in the fastening position to the vehicle pillar. In particular, the holding portion is secured against detachment from the vehicle pillar. This can be avoided in an advantageous manner injuries to occupants who come through parts of the headliner, which dissolve parts. In addition, the airbag can inflate unhindered by dissolving parts of the headliner in the intended position in the vehicle interior and unfold there its full protective effect against the occupants.

In a particularly preferred embodiment of the invention, the vehicle pillar is designed as a C-pillar of the vehicle. Alternatively or optionally in addition, the vehicle pillar may be formed as an A-pillar, B-pillar or D-pillar.

Further features, advantages and effects of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments of the invention. Showing:

1 a sectional view of a vehicle;

2 a headliner assembly of the vehicle 1 with a headliner and a fastener, the headliner being attached to a vehicle pillar of the vehicle;

3 the attached via a fastening extension and the fastening means to the vehicle's vehicle pillar headliner 2 in a plan view from the front;

4 a detailed perspective view of the attached to the vehicle pillar headliner 2 and 3 .

5 a sectional view of the attached to the vehicle pillar headliner;

6a - 6f alternative embodiments of the fastener 2 and 3 ,

Corresponding or identical parts are each provided with the same reference numerals in the figures.

1 shows a roof and pillar area of a vehicle 1 , in particular a car, in a sectional view, wherein the section line in the vehicle longitudinal direction through a vehicle interior 2 of the vehicle 1 runs.

The vehicle 1 indicates the vehicle interior 2 , a vehicle roof 3 and several vehicle pillars 4a . 4b . 4c on, with the vehicle pillar 4c as a C-pillar of the vehicle 1 is trained.

In 2 is a roof lining arrangement 5 and the C-pillar 4c of the vehicle in a plan view of the vehicle interior 2 out of. The headliner arrangement 5 includes a graphically transparent roof lining 6 and a fastener 12 , The headliner blinds the vehicle roof 3 to the vehicle interior 2 ( 1 ) of the vehicle 1 out.

The headliner 6 includes an airbag section 7 and a holding section 8th in a common end area 9 at the C-pillar 4c end up. In the direction of the vehicle roof 3 ( 1 ) behind the airbag section 7 is an airbag 10 , z. As a so-called. Curtain airbag arranged.

At and / or after activation of the airbag 10 , z. B. in a collision of the vehicle, the airbag inflates 10 opens and unfolds through a deployment and opening area 14 that is between the vehicle roof 3 and the headliner 6 , in particular between the vehicle roof 3 and the airbag section 7 , is arranged in the vehicle interior 2 , In particular, the airbag protects occupants of the vehicle from injuries that are particularly likely in the event of a side impact of the vehicle.

The airbag section 7 forms the unfolding and opening area 14 when the airbag 10 is activated / will. In particular, the airbag section 7 for the formation of the unfolding and opening area 14 formed deformable. It is also possible that the airbag section 7 a Sollknick- or predetermined breaking range 16 along which it forms the deployment and opening area 14 kinked or along which he at least partially from the holding section 8th solves.

The holding section 8th has a fastening extension 11 on. The attachment process 11 is in 3 enlarged in a frontal view. The attachment process 11 is formed as a substantially L-shaped tab. He is so on the holding section 8th arranged and molded that he from the end area 9 in the direction of the C-pillar 4c protrudes from this.

The headliner 6 is with the airbag section 7 , the holding section 8th and the attachment process 11 formed as a common component, which is in a common production of a fiber composite material, in particular of a glass fiber reinforced and foamed in a PU foam fleece formed. The fiber composite material is deformable on compressive or tensile load, in particular formed bendable.

The headliner 6 is above the attachment process 11 and with the fastener 12 in a mounting position 13 at the C-pillar 4c attached. In the course between the mounting position 13 and the holding section 8th , in particular the end region 9 of the holding section 8th , shows the attachment extension 11 no additional reinforcement on. It is not an additional component, in particular no metal or hard plastic part, for reinforcing the fiber composite material of the fastening extension 11 between the attachment position and the holding portion 8th intended. Thus, on traction forces at and / or after the activation of the airbag 10 ( 2 ) on the headliner 6 act exclusively in the fiber composite material of the headliner 6 initiated. In particular, the tensile forces act on the fiber composite material of the holding portion 8th and the attached attachment extension 11 and are about the fastener 12 on the C-pillar 4c derived.

The holding section 8th is in contrast to the airbag section 7 at and / or after activation of the airbag 10 stationary on the vehicle roof 3 arranged. In particular, the holding section is released 8th through the attachment over the attachment extension 11 with the fastener 12 at the C-pillar 4c not from the vehicle roof 3 when the airbag 10 inflates and gets into the vehicle interior 2 unfolded. This may cause injury to occupants and / or damage to the vehicle interior 2 be avoided. Furthermore, it can be ensured that the airbag 10 not by the unplanned releasing holding section 8th is hampered or stuck to these. In particular, it ensures that the airbag 10 can certainly inflate in the right direction and unfold its full protective effect against the occupants.

4 shows the on the C-pillar 4c paved roof sky 6 in a perspective view. The attachment process 11a is shown in a first representation still unpaved. The still unpaved attachment extension 11a is at the holding section 8th molded and is of this substantially L-shaped in the direction of the C-pillar 4c from. Optionally, the attachment extension contacts 11a the C-pillar 4c not if it is still unpaved.

In a second illustration is the attachment extension 11b with the fastener 12 in the attachment position 13 at the C-pillar 4c attached positively and / or non-positively. In an alternative embodiment, the attachment extension 11b cohesively with the fastener 12 in the attachment position 13 at the C-pillar 14 attached. The attachment process 11 . 11a . 11b has a recess and / or receptacle 15 for the fastener 12 on. The fastener 12 is through the recess 15 passed through or into the receptacle 15 inserted or inserted.

The attachment process 11b is in the direction of the C-pillar 4c deformed, in particular to this bent. He lies with a support surface 17 on the C-pillar 4c on and contacted this area. The attachment process 11b is, in particular in the form of an L-shaped tab, as a spacer for maintaining a distance A between the end portion 9 of the headliner 6 and the C-pillar 4c educated.

As in a sectional view of the C-pillar 4c paved roof sky 6 according to 5 shown, the C-pillar can 4c and the Attachment projection 11 ; 11b by maintaining the distance A from the headliner 6 , in particular the holding section 8th , fitting and visually appealing by a C-pillar trim part 16 be disguised. Thus, the view from the vehicle interior 2 ( 1 ) out on the attachment process 11 ; 11b and the C-pillar 4c visually appealing.

In addition, at one through the activation of the airbag 10 occurring tensile load on the holding section 8th by the distance A springback of the end 9 on the preferably deformable and / or bendable attachment extension 11b respectively. This has the advantage of being activated in the headliner 6 introduced forces are at least partially absorbed. Avoidance of unwanted loosening of the holding section 8th from the C-pillar 4c can be additionally hedged.

In the 6a to 6f are different embodiments of the fastener 12 shown. The 6a shows a welding nut and the 6b a welding bolt as a fastener 12 , These fasteners 12 are for material attachment of the attachment extension 11 . 11a . 11 in the attachment position 13 at the C-pillar 4c educated.

The 6c to 6f show fasteners 12 for the positive and / or non-positive attachment of the attachment extension 11 . 11a ; 11b in the attachment position 13 at the C-pillar 4c are formed. This is a plug-in nut ( 6c ) to a Spreizniet ( 6d ) to a rivet ( 6e ) and a high retention clip ( 6f ). The use of the High Retention Clip has the advantage that this is the rebounding property of the attachment extension 11 ; 11b by the activation of the airbag 10 ( 2 ) taking place force in the headliner 6 supported.

While at least one embodiment has been disclosed in detail above, it is to be appreciated that a variety of variations of the invention exist. It should also be appreciated that the at least one embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the scope, fields of application, or configuration. Rather, the present disclosure should be a pleasant roadmap for implementing at least one embodiment. Thus, it should be recognized that various variations in the function or arrangement of elements of the at least one embodiment may be practiced without departing from the scope defined by the claims and their legal equivalents.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vehicle

2

Vehicle interior

3

vehicle roof

4a

A column

4b

B-pillar

4c

C-pillar

5

Headliner assembly

6

headliner

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airbag section

8th

holding section

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end

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air bag

11

Attachment projection

11a

unpaved fastening extension

11b

fortified attachment extension

12

fastener

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mounting position

14

Deployment and opening area

15

Recess and / or recording

16

cowling

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bearing surface

A

distance

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102005061544 A1 [0003]

Claims (14)

Headliner assembly ( 5 ) a vehicle ( 1 ), where the vehicle ( 1 ) a vehicle roof ( 3 ), a vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) and a vehicle interior ( 2 ), wherein the headliner assembly ( 5 ) a headliner ( 6 ) for veneering the vehicle roof ( 3 ) opposite the vehicle interior ( 2 ) and a fastening means ( 12 ), wherein the headliner ( 6 ) an airbag section ( 7 ) and a holding section ( 8th ), wherein the airbag section ( 7 ) and the holding section ( 8th ) on the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) in a common end region ( 9 ), wherein in the direction of the vehicle roof ( 3 ) behind the airbag section ( 7 ) an airbag ( 10 ) and wherein the airbag section ( 7 ) is adapted to, during and / or after activation of the airbag ( 10 ) a deployment and opening area ( 14 ) between the vehicle roof ( 3 ) and the headliner ( 6 ) for the deploying airbag ( 10 ), wherein the holding section ( 8th ) a fastening extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ), wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) on the holding section ( 8th ) is arranged and for fastening the holding portion ( 8th ) with the fastening means ( 12 ) in an attachment position ( 13 ) on the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) is formed and / or arranged, wherein the headliner ( 6 ) with the airbag section ( 7 ), the holding section ( 8th ) and the attachment process ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) is formed as a common component of a fiber composite material, wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) in the course between the fastening position ( 13 ) and the holding section ( 8th ) is formed at least partially and / or in sections free of additional reinforcement. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to claim 1, wherein tensile forces which occur during and / or after the activation of the airbag ( 10 ) on the headliner ( 6 ), only in the fiber composite material of the headliner ( 6 ) be initiated. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) comprises a tab which is attached to the holding section ( 8th ) is formed. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) as a spacer between the end region ( 9 ) and the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) is trained. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) is deformable and / or bendable formed. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) a recess ( 15 ) or recording ( 15 ) for insertion and / or passage of the fastening means ( 12 ) having. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening means ( 12 ) is adapted to the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) positively and / or non-positively in the fastening position ( 13 ) on the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) to fix. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to claim 7, wherein the fastening means ( 12 ) is formed as a Einsteckmutter, as a Holniet, as a Spreizniet or as a high retention clip. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening means ( 12 ) is adapted to the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) cohesively on the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) to fix. Headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to claim 9, wherein the fastening means ( 12 ) comprises a weld nut or a weld stud. Vehicle ( 1 ) with the headliner assembly ( 5 ) according to any one of the preceding claims. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to claim 11, wherein the on the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) fastened attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) is deformed and the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ), the attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) with a bearing surface ( 17 ) contacted. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 or 12, wherein the holding section ( 8th ) at and / or after activation of the airbag ( 10 ) by the at the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) fastened attachment extension ( 11 ; 11a ; 11b ) and against detachment from the vehicle pillar ( 4A ; 4b ; 4c ) is secured. Vehicle ( 1 ) according to one of claims 11 to 13, wherein the vehicle pillar ( 4a ; 4b ; 4c ) as a C-pillar ( 4c ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) is trained.

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