DE10144344A1 - Car door has inner cladding module of several parts pre-assembled on aggregate carrier to be fastened in door body and which has recess - Google Patents

Abstract

A car door has an inner cladding module (1) consisting of several parts which is pre-assembled on an aggregate carrier to be fastened in the door body and which has at least one recess (20) for the accommodation of a functional unit (3) or similar. The functional unit covers at least one fastening point for the assembly of the aggregate carrier in the door body or, upon removal of the functional unit, the fastening point(s) is/are released. In the region of the recess, at least one mounting opening is provided. Additionally to the functional unit or with the functional unit removed, a cover cap (4) seals off the recess in shape-locking fashion.

Description

The invention relates to a motor vehicle door.

In known motor vehicle doors with an outer wall and A door inner wall can be used to carry subassemblies Functional units, for example an electrical one Window regulator, may be provided. For fastening the subframe it is necessary that the interior lining is not is pre-assembled. On the other hand, the inner lining must be removed to the subframe opposite the motor vehicle door to solve. In the area of the attachment points of the So far, unit carriers have been trim panels on the interior trim module provided, which cover the attachment points. This means that the interior trim module for motor vehicle doors or the inner door panel cutouts in the area of Mounting opening or the mounting openings, which are completed, for example by means of cover caps, such Cover caps are provided as additional parts.

The invention has for its object a To create motor vehicle door, which has the disadvantages mentioned above eliminated.

This object is achieved by the claim 1 specified features solved.

According to the present invention, the motor vehicle door is made from an interior trim module that has at least one Has recess and is pre-assembled on a subframe, and from at least one of the recesses final functional unit, which can be detached from the Inner lining and / or the subframe is attached.

There are advantageous ones in the subclaims Developments of the inner lining specified in claim 1.

According to a preferred development, everyone is in the field Recess of the interior trim module a fastening point provided in the subframe. So is the respective one Mounting or fastening point of the behind the inner lining lying subframe by the correspondingly exposed Recess in the inner lining accessible as soon as the functional unit is removed.

After a further preferred development closes in addition or with the functional unit removed, a cover cap the recess form-fitting, the cover cap with a reflector device, in particular a reflector film, is provided. So the recess remains even then completed when the removed functional unit is used or gets lost. The one remaining in the recess Cover cap also fulfills one when the vehicle door is open Warning function for the subsequent traffic.

In a further preferred development, the Functional unit and / or the cover cap the recess or Cutouts in the interior trim module are waterproof.

The functional unit and / or the cover cap is preferred by means of a clip, screw, bayonet connection or the like releasably with the inner lining and / or the Subframe connectable. The functional unit or the cap with a small amount of work from the Cutout removed or in the closing the cutout Condition.

The functional unit used is according to another preferred further training in the field of card pockets, preferably in an easily accessible location on the passenger cell side, intended.

According to a further embodiment, the one used Functional unit via assigned electrical contact points the inner lining and / or the subframe electrically connected. The functional unit points to an external Operation preferably on an accumulator in the used state via the assigned contact points with a Charger is connectable.

The functional unit is preferably a lighting unit, illuminated reading magnifier, ashtray, coin compartment, Sound carrier holder, adapter or the like.

The lighting unit inserted in the inner panel is preferably used when the vehicle door is closed Ambient lighting, with the lighting unit used preferably simultaneously or alternatively in one Illuminated map pocket switchable state using a switch is.

The lighting unit can be used for another Embodiment with an open vehicle door of an apron lighting and / or by means of a flashing function of a warning light serve.

The lighting unit can be removable and preferably used as a flashlight, emergency light or the like or converted into a reading magnifier or illuminated reading magnifier become.

According to a further preferred development, the Illumination colors, means, intensities, angles or The like of the lighting unit can be varied. For example can switch between different settings accordingly The intended switch or button can be selected manually.

Although applicable to any interior trim, the present invention and the underlying Problems with an interior lining for Motor vehicle doors explained.

Embodiments of the invention are in the drawings shown and in the description below explained.

The figures show:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an inner panel with inserted lighting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a lighting unit used in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention;

Fig. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a cross sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 3;

Figure 5a is a plan view of a lighting unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5b is a bottom view of the lighting unit of Fig. 5a;

FIG. 6a an inner side view of the lower half of the lighting unit of Figure 5a or 5b.

. Fig. 6b is an inside elevational view of the upper half of the lighting unit of Figure 5a or Figure 5b.

7a is a side view of a lighting unit according to another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7b shows a perspective view of the lighting unit according to FIG. 7a;

8a is a side view of an illuminated magnifying glass according to an embodiment of the present invention.

8b is a perspective view of the illuminated magnifying glass in Figure 8a is pulled out magnifying glass..;

Fig. 9 is an illustration of a subframe, and

FIG. 10 is a view of a door interior trim module which can be mounted on the assembly carrier according to FIG. 9.

Description of the embodiments

In the figures, the same reference symbols designate the same or functionally identical components.

Fig. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a door inner panel 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

A door interior trim 1 is attached to an assembly carrier 5 on the passenger cell side to cover an assembly carrier 5 . Subsequently, a door inner wall with corresponding mounting devices for vehicle units is to be subsumed under assembly carrier. The term “interior door trim” is also understood below to mean a so-called interior trim module, which can consist of several parts and which can be preassembled on an assembly carrier to be fastened in the door body. The door interior trim 1 preferably has a cover 2 in the form of a surface area on the passenger compartment side with an integrated map pocket 21 and with at least one recess 20 , as can be seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, which ensures access to fastening points 50 of the assembly carrier 5 located behind the interior trim 1 ,

For example, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the recess 20 of the cover 2 in the area of a card pocket 21 is provided so that it is easily accessible on the passenger cell side, a functional unit 3 , preferably a lighting unit 3 , being releasably attached to the inner lining 1 and the corresponding recess 20 form-fitting. The functional unit 3 can also be detachably mounted on the assembly carrier 5 .

In the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 1, the lighting unit 3 is detachably fastened in front of the cutout 20 by means of a clip connection 40 , 80 , for example a spring clip 80 formed on a receptacle or receiving shell 8 . When the lighting unit 3 is inserted, it is inserted with a projection 39 at its rear end 37 under a collar-like section 22 of the map pocket 21 and clipped into the spring clip 81 in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 1. For its removal in the direction of the arrow shown curved in FIG. 1, the lighting unit 3 is pulled out of the corresponding clip connection 40 , 80 at its front end 38 . The receptacle or receiving tray 8 is fixed as shown in FIG. 3 by means of the spring clip or spring elements 81 in the map pocket 21 or is directly integrated in the map pocket 21.

The lighting unit 3 preferably has a plurality of light exit areas 34 , a front light exit area 34 a, ie a light exit area lying in the direction of travel, optionally being used to illuminate the map pocket 21 after actuation of a corresponding switch.

The lighting unit 3 also preferably has lateral light exit areas 34 b and 34 c, with, for example, the lateral light exit area 34 b being ambient lighting or floor lighting and the lateral light exit area 34 c being warning lights for the follow-up traffic when the door is open.

Different lighting elements, for example light-emitting diodes with different light intensities, different lighting angles, different lighting colors or the like, are advantageously used for the individual light exit regions 34 a, 34 b and 34 c. The shape and color of the individual light exit areas 34 a, 34 b, 34 c can also be verified according to the respective function. For example, the side light exit area 34 c is equipped with a hazard warning function and sends out red warning light for the subsequent traffic when the vehicle door is open at cyclical intervals.

The side light exit area 34 b can be used with an open door for apron lighting and with a closed door, for example by means of pulse width modulation for ambient lighting, for example as incident light for seat switches or the like.

Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a functional unit 3 in the inserted state in the liner 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The functional unit 3 is, for. B. formed as an illumination unit 3, and is detachably mounted by means of a fixedly mounted in the map pocket 21 spring clip 81 in the region of the map pocket 21 relative to the cover. 2 According to the exemplary embodiment in FIG. 2, the lighting unit 3 has a laterally projecting projection 39 in the region of the rear end 37 , which can be inserted in a form-fitting manner under a collar-like section 22 of the cover 2 or the card pocket 21 .

The lighting unit 3 also preferably has on the underside a cantilevered belly section 3 a which can be clipped into a correspondingly designed, resilient receiving area 80 a of the spring clip 81 with a positive fit.

Thus, the illumination unit 3 relative to the holder 8 can be inferred or remove, the optionally existing between the receptacle or the receiving tray 8 and the lighting unit clip connection is released. The lighting unit 3 can thus be used as a flashlight, emergency light or the like. For this purpose, as can be seen from FIG. 2, the lighting unit 3 has an accumulator 31 which , in the inserted state, can be connected to a charging device via contact points assigned on the door side. The electrical contact points are provided, for example, on the inner lining 1 and / or the assembly carrier 5 .

The lighting unit 3 preferably comprises a switch 30 , by means of which the lighting unit 3 can be switched between the corresponding functions in the inserted and in the removed state. In addition, the lighting unit 3 used can be controlled in accordance with the driving operation or the vehicle door position. For example, the apron and / or warning lighting is automatically activated when the door is open and the ambient lighting is activated when the door is closed.

Fig. 3 4 shows a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 2 and Fig. Is a cross-sectional view taken along the line BB in Fig. 3, wherein the internal components of the illumination unit 3 are not shown for a clearer presentation.

As can be seen from FIG. 3, the clip connection establishes a fixed connection to the door interior trim 1, for example via spring clips.

As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, a cover cap 4 is additionally inserted into the cutout 20 , which, after the functional unit 3 has been removed, ensures a positive closure of the cutout 20 in the cover 2 . The covering cap 4 is preferably provided with a reflector film on the passenger cell side and, when the lighting unit 3 is removed and the door is open, serves the following traffic as a flashback light.

By removing the lighting unit 3 from the receptacle 8 and by removing the cover cap 4 from the recess 20 , the mounting opening 50 in the assembly carrier 5 or the door inner wall 6 is accessible with little effort.

FIG. 5a illustrates a top view of a lighting unit 3 , which shows a switch 30 arranged on the top for switching between a flashlight and a vehicle interior lighting mode.

In FIG. 5b is a bottom view of the illumination unit 3 is shown in FIG. 5a. The lighting unit 3 has on the underside the belly section 3 a, the rear projection 39 and electrical contact points 32 . The electrical contact points 32 serve, on the one hand, to charge the accumulator 31 and, on the other hand, to operate electrically via correspondingly assigned counter-contact points in the state inserted into the inner lining 1 .

Figs. 6a and 6b show the interior of the illumination unit 3. The light-emitting diodes 35 consist, for example, of various types of light-emitting diodes 35 a, 35 b, 35 c assigned to the individual light exit regions 34 a, 34 b, 34 c.

As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the functional unit can be designed as a magnifying glass 3 or as a combination of the lighting unit and magnifying glass.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, the functional unit 3 for a reading magnifier operation has a front pivotable bearing part 33 a for mounting a magnifying glass. By swiveling out the bearing part 33 a, the magnifying glass is brought into a reading operation, as shown in FIGS . 7a and 7b. Depending on the requirements of the optical resolution, different magnifying glasses can be used. The magnifying glass area can also be illuminated.

The pivotable bearing part 33 a preferably has side recesses 42 to facilitate the unfolding and folding process.

According to a further embodiment shown in FIG. 8a and 8b, the functional unit has a displaceable bearing part 33 b for supporting the magnifying glass. By pushing the bearing part 33 b out of the housing, the magnifying glass 36 is pushed into a reading operation if necessary by means of a handle 41 .

Although the present invention is based on a preferred one Embodiment described above, it is on it not limited, but can be modified in a variety of ways.

In particular, the individual functions of the functional unit 3 can be controlled via corresponding door contacts, ie when the door is open, the lighting unit 3 goes into the warning mode and when the door is closed, for example, into the ambient lighting mode.

The functional unit 3 used and / or the cover cap 4 can seal off the recess 20 , for example using additional sealing devices.

The functional unit can also be used as an ashtray, coin compartment, Sound carrier holder, adapter for additional functional units or the like and formed by means of clip, screw, Bayonet connection or the like detachable with the Inner lining and / or the subframe are releasably connected.

From the above description it follows that as a functional unit for covering recesses in the door lining module or in the door lining 1 z. B. a lamp or lighting unit, but also a cell phone holder, an organizer, a fan or the like can be used. If a lamp is provided as an electrically operable functional unit 3 , this lamp or lighting unit can perform different functions. In the inserted state, the lamp can e.g. B. automatically controlled, as map pocket lighting inside, as ambient lighting or in the event of an opening of the motor vehicle door to the apron lighting. In the latter case, the lamp can be provided with different color fields, ie with a red color field, which serves as a warning light when the door is open, and possibly also with a white color field, which fulfills the function of the apron lighting. When removed, the lamp can act as a flashlight. It can also continue to be used as a warning lamp with a red light field in such a way that the flashlight is placed on the vehicle roof when required or is attached via a magnet and is operated as a warning lamp in the flashing module.

The lighting unit can also function as a warning lamp or flashlight have different color fields that can be initiated manually by an appropriate switch can.

It is essential that one in the recess of the Door cladding that can be used as an electrically operable functional unit if necessary, can be removed without additional tools can and thus in the used state on the one hand and in removed state, on the other hand, fulfill multiple operating modes can.

FIG. 9 shows a view of an assembly carrier which is equipped with various fastening points 50 to 54 . These fastening points 50 to 54 are used for mounting a door interior trim or a door interior trim module, as is shown in relation to FIG. 10. According to the invention it is thus achieved that, for. B. with regard to the attachment point or the attachment point 50 on the door interior trim module, the functional unit 3 , z. B. is provided in the form of a lamp or the like. As a result, after the door interior trim module according to FIG. 10 has been installed on the assembly carrier according to FIG. 9, the fastening point 50 is covered by the functional unit 3 in the form of a lamp or the like. If the door interior trim module according to FIG. 10 is to be removed from the door body, the functional unit 3 can accordingly be removed, as a result of which the opening in the door interior trim behind the functional unit 3 is released and thus a disassembly of the door interior trim module in the area of the recess released with respect to the fastening point 50 is possible is. Corresponding functional units can be provided on the door interior trim module at those positions that correspond to the fastening points 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 . For example, one of the upper fastening points, for example the fastening point 53, can be covered by a switching mechanism for an outside mirror, so that it is necessary to remove this switching mechanism from the inner lining in order to gain access to a corresponding recess for the fastening point 53 .

Claims (12)

1. Motor vehicle door with an interior trim module ( 1 ) consisting of several parts, which is preassembled on an assembly carrier to be fastened in the door body and which has at least one recess ( 20 ) for receiving a functional unit ( 3 ) or the like, the functional unit ( 3 ) covers at least one fastening point ( 50 , 51 , 52 , 53 , 54 ) for the assembly of the assembly carrier in the door body or the at least one fastening point ( 51 to 53 ) is released when the functional unit ( 3 ) is removed. 2. Motor vehicle door according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one assembly opening ( 50 ) is provided in the region of the recess ( 20 ). 3. Motor vehicle door according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that in addition to or when the functional unit ( 3 ) is removed, a cover cap ( 4 ) closes the recess ( 20 ) in a form-fitting manner. 4. Motor vehicle door according to claim 3, characterized in that the cover cap ( 4 ) is formed with a reflector device, in particular a reflector film. 5. Motor vehicle door according to claim 4, characterized in that the functional unit ( 3 ) is provided as a combined flashlight / exit light / warning light. 6. Motor vehicle door according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit ( 3 ) and / or the cover cap by means of a clip ( 8 ), screw, bayonet connection or the like detachably with the inner lining ( 1 ) and / or the assembly carrier ( 5 ) are connectable. 7. Motor vehicle door according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit ( 3 ) is arranged in the region of the card pocket ( 21 ). 8. Motor vehicle door according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an electrically operable functional unit ( 3 ) in the inserted state is associated with electrical contact points on the inner lining ( 1 ) and / or the assembly carrier ( 5 ). 9. Motor vehicle door according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional unit ( 3 ) is designed as a lighting unit, reading magnifier, illuminated reading magnifier, ashtray, coin compartment, sound carrier holder, adapter or the like. 10. Motor vehicle door according to claim 9, characterized in that the electrically operable functional unit ( 3 ) has an accumulator ( 31 ) which, in the inserted state, can be connected to a charging device via associated contact points. 11. Motor vehicle door according to claim 9, characterized in that the lighting unit ( 3 ) can be switched into an ambient lighting mode when the vehicle door is closed. 12. Motor vehicle door according to one of claims 9 or 11, characterized in that the lighting unit ( 3 ) in the inserted state can be switched into an operation illuminating the card pocket ( 21 ).