DE102006061806A1 - Bearing for cooling component i.e. heat exchanger, of motor vehicle, has two parts connected with one another by two spokes, where parts exhibit common rotational axis and recess along rotational axis for pins of cooling components - Google Patents

Abstract

The bearing (100) has two parts (104, 106) connected with one another by two spokes (110, 110'), where the parts exhibit a common rotational axis (108). The part (104) includes a recess, which is provided along the rotational axis for pins (112) of cooling components, where the bearing is integrally designed. The part (106) for a receiver (114) is formed by a receiver device of a vehicle firm carrier. The spokes are curved in a preferential direction in rest condition, where the bearing is made of plastic. Independent claims are also included for the following: (1) a motor vehicle front unit with a receiver device (2) a method for assembly of a bearing for a cooling component of a motor vehicle.

Description

The The invention relates to a bearing for a cooling component a motor vehicle, as well as a motor vehicle front unit with a recording for the camp.

From the DE 103 41 982 A1 a fastening device for a motor vehicle grille is known, by means of which the grille is pivotally mounted in a motor vehicle grille assembly. The DE 39 33 410 C1 describes a holder for a radiator of a motor vehicle, which has arranged on two opposite radiator narrow sides pins which are held in corresponding bearing bores of vehicle-fixed carriers. Other similar holding ments for a radiator of a motor vehicle with pins, which are arranged on opposite radiator narrow sides are from the DE 41 35 387 C1 and the DE 41 24 361 C1 known.

Of the The invention is based on the object, a Bearing for a cooling component of a motor vehicle and a motor vehicle front unit with a receptacle for to create the bearing of the cooling component, in addition to the Aspect of a simple assembly also the aspect of pedestrian protection considered in collision with a pedestrian is.

The The objects underlying the invention are each with the Characteristics of the independent claims solved. Preferred embodiments of the invention are in the specified dependent claims.

According to the invention a bearing for a cooling component of a motor vehicle created with a first and a second part, wherein the first and second part have a common axis of rotation and the first and second part connected by at least two spokes are. The first part has along the axis of rotation for a a pin of the cooling component provided recording and the second part is for inclusion by an am vehicle-mounted carrier trained receiving device educated.

By The construction of the bearing is a simple assembly of cooling components possible on vehicle-fixed parts of a motor vehicle, because for mounting the bearing only on the pin of the cooling component must be plugged and the pre-assembled warehouse only in the receiving device of the vehicle-mounted carrier used must become.

Furthermore is by the spoke construction a vibration isolation of the Cooling component and the vehicle-fixed carrier possible. Decoupling by, for example, additional Rubber dampers are avoided, thereby reducing manufacturing costs can be saved.

To According to one embodiment of the invention, the bearing is in one piece educated. A plastic bearing has the advantage that this warehouse thus in one step by for example an injection molding process can be produced.

To an embodiment of the invention are in the unloaded Condition the spokes curved in a preferred direction. By a mechanical load on the first part and thus indirectly also the second part of the bearing can be the curvature of the spokes reinforced in one direction, whereas corresponding ones opposite spokes stretched by the load become. Depending on, for example, choice of material of the spokes, the Thickness of the spokes or the number of spokes can thus be one desired vibration decoupling of the cooling component be achieved by the vehicle-fixed carrier.

To an embodiment of the invention, the first and the second part preferably has a ring shape. This is an optimal Power transmission between the first and second part guaranteed. In addition, by the ring shape of the second part of a simple installation in the receiving device of the vehicle-mounted carrier possible.

To an embodiment of the invention, for The pin provided the cooling component recording and / or the pin itself latching on. This will ensure that after attaching the bearing on the pin of the cooling component the bearing on the pin is fixed so far that after plugging only one rotational movement of the bearing on the journal of the cooling component, as well as a limited translation of the camp in the direction of Pin is possible. This simplifies the mounting of the bearing when inserted into the receiving device of the vehicle-mounted carrier and allows a tolerance compensation in the direction of the pin.

According to one embodiment of the invention, the bearing is fixable with means for attachment to the receiving device of the vehicle-fixed carrier. The means of attachment may be formed, for example, by a clip, wherein the clip is preferably a metal clip. For fixing the means for fixing, the receiving device of the vehicle-fixed carrier has a catch. This has the advantage that, for example, the metal clip after insertion of the plugged-bearing in the receiving device of the vehicle solid support can be easily clipped onto the receiving device without additional screwing or the like are necessary.

To an embodiment of the invention are the means for Attached by a pedestrian impact with a predetermined impact energy from the receiving device detachable from the vehicle-fixed carrier. The release the means of attachment takes place by deformation of the means for fixing. Likewise is at the pedestrian impact the bearing of the receiving device of the vehicle-fixed carrier solvable.

This has the advantage that, for example, in a pedestrian impact by the deformation of the means for attachment and thus the release of the bearing from the vehicle-fixed carrier impact energy dissipated becomes. Another advantage results from the fact that by solving the bearing and thus the cooling component of the vehicle-fixed Carrier Room for deformations of vehicle parts in the immediate vicinity of said cooling component is created. The pedestrian is thus before Protected from impact to the cooling component and by the deformations of said vehicle parts will continue Impact energy dissipated. In addition, because of the impact the cooling component is only displaced and not deformed, is a protection of the cooling component against damage guaranteed.

To An embodiment of the invention is the receiving device the vehicle-mounted carrier preferably for a Recording the bearing formed in the -z direction of the motor vehicle. This is a simple installation of the cooling component in the engine compartment of the motor vehicle by simply inserting the cooling component from above possible.

In In another aspect, the invention relates to a motor vehicle front unit with a receiving device for a bearing for a cooling component, the bearing having means for attachment to the receiving device is fixed, the receiving device a Locking for fixing the means of attachment has, the Means for attachment by a pedestrian impact are solvable and the camp by the pedestrian impact is detachable from the recording. Due to the solvability the bearing of the cradle will both energy during Pedestrian impact reduced, as well as room for deformation created by components, which are in the immediate vicinity to the said cooling component.

To an embodiment of the invention are the means for Fixing by deformation detachable. By accordingly the choice of the material of the means of attachment, as well targeted design of the mechanical properties of the means of attachment can be specified under what conditions the funds are detachable for attachment of the receiving device.

To An embodiment of the invention is the receiving device preferably for receiving the bearing in -z direction formed of the motor vehicle. This is a simple installation of cooling components by inserting from above into the engine compartment possible.

In In another aspect, the invention relates to a method of assembly a bearing for a cooling component of a motor vehicle with a first and a second part on a vehicle fixed Carrier of the motor vehicle, wherein the first and second parts have a common axis of rotation, wherein the first and second Part are connected by at least two spokes, wherein the first part along the axis of rotation one for a Spigot of the cooling component provided receptacle and the second part for receiving by a pick-up device the vehicle-mounted carrier is formed.

To Placing the bearing on the pin of the cooling component the insertion of the plugged bearing takes place in the receiving device of the vehicle-mounted carrier. The vehicle-mounted carrier becomes then to the receiving device with means for attachment fixed. This method allows easy installation the cooling component on the vehicle-mounted carrier of Motor vehicle, as well as in case of repair easy removal the cooling component.

To an embodiment of the invention, the insertion takes place of the attached bearing in the receiving device in -z direction of the motor vehicle. This allows for easy installation the cooling component, since the onset of the cooling component in the engine compartment without complicated turning and tilting movements possible is.

in the Further embodiments of the invention are based explained in more detail in the drawings. Show it:

1 FIG. 1 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a bearing according to the invention for a cooling component of a motor vehicle, FIG.

2 FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a bearing support for a cooling component of a motor vehicle. FIG.

3 FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of a bearing support for a cooling component of a motor vehicle. FIG.

4 FIG. 2 is a schematic view of an embodiment of various bearings for cooling components of a motor vehicle. FIG.

5 : A schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving device for a bearing for a cooling component of a motor vehicle.

The 1 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a bearing according to the invention 100 for a cooling component 102 a motor vehicle, z. B. a heat exchanger. The warehouse 100 has a first part 104 and a second part 106 on, with the first part 104 and the second part 106 have a ring shape. Further, the first part 104 and the second part 106 formed symmetrically to each other and have a common axis of rotation 108 on.

The first part 104 and the second part 106 are by two spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) connected with each other. The first part 104 points along the axis of rotation 108 one for a pin 112 the cooling component 102 provided recording 114 on. Further, the second part 106 formed for receiving by a receiving device of a vehicle-mounted carrier.

The warehouse 100 is made of plastic in one piece, which allows easy production in an injection molding process. In the present embodiments, the spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) curved. The spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) are used for power transmission from the first part 104 on the second part 106 and vice versa from the second part 106 on the first part 104 , For example, the cooling component 102 over the camp 100 attached to a vehicle-mounted receiving device, acting on the bearing a force in -z direction. As a result, due to the curved shape of the spoke, the upper spoke 110 ' stretched elastically reversible, whereas the lower spoke 110 more elastic reversible curved.

By appropriate choice of the material of the bearing, the thickness and number of Spokes, as well as the shape of the spokes, can be a desired vibration decoupling of the cooling component from the vehicle-fixed carrier accomplish. On additional Damping means, such as rubber materials, can therefore be omitted, without sacrificing stability the suspension of the cooling component on the receiving device of the vehicle-mounted carrier.

Due to the cylindrical shape of the pin 112 , the ring shape of the recording 114 and the radial arrangement of the spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) about the recording 114 vibrations and vibrations in the z- and x-direction are damped, ie vibrations, for example from pumps, are not forwarded to the bodywork.

To release the on the pin 112 put on camp 100 along the axis 108 prevent both the pin 112 a catch 116 , as well as the first part 104 a catch 118 on. This allows the bearing only a rotational movement in the plane spanned by the x- and z-direction plane about the axis 108 perform as well as a strongly restricted translation along the axis 108 for the purpose of tolerance compensation during assembly.

The 2 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving device 200 for a warehouse 100 for a cooling component 102 a motor vehicle, z. B. a heat exchanger. After inserting the bearing 100 in the cradle 200 becomes the camp 100 at the receiving device 200 by means of attachment, in the example considered by a clamp 202 fixed.

Both the clip 202 , as well as the cradle 200 have locking elements 204 on to the clip 202 at the receiving device 200 to fix. Preferably, the clip is 202 designed as a metal clip, whereby a high mechanical stability is ensured.

By deformation, such as bending the bracket 202 in a bending direction 206 , the clip can easily on the cradle 200 and thus on the camp 100 be placed and using the locking elements 204 at the receiving device 200 be fixed. Also by a deformation of the clip is detachable again from the receiving device.

Preferably, the mechanical properties of the clip 202 designed so that the clip 202 for example, by deformation due to a pedestrian impact from the cradle 200 is solvable. The removal conditions of the clip 202 can be defined defined by a suitable choice of the material of the clip, as well as its mechanical properties over, for example, the thickness of the clip.

Furthermore, the recording device 200 designed so that by the pedestrian impact in addition to the camp 100 from the cradle 200 is solvable.

Preferably, the receiving device 200 designed so that a recording of the camp 100 in -z direction of the motor vehicle is possible. This is a simple installation of the cooling component 102 From above in -z-direction in the engine compartment possible.

The 3 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving device 200 for a warehouse 100 for a cooling component 102 of a motor vehicle. The cradle 200 is part of a motor vehicle front unit 300 , which is fixed to the motor vehicle fixed to the vehicle. In the example shown here is the lower part 302 the cradle 200 slightly longer and more distant from the motor vehicle front unit formed as the upper part 304 the cradle. So it is also possible in the example shown here, by a movement in -z direction plus a small movement in the x-direction of the camp 100 in the cradle 200 to use, though the opening 306 the cradle 200 points in the x direction. By appropriate shaping of the clip 202 Nevertheless, a high mechanical stability of the in the receiving device can be 200 fixed bearing 100 reach as the bracket 202 and the cradle 200 the warehouse 100 enclose positively.

The 4 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of different camps 400 . 402 . 404 and 406 for cooling components of a motor vehicle. For example, camps differ 400 . 402 and 404 through the wall thickness of the spokes. In stock 406 In addition, the number of spokes was varied. Likewise it is possible the curvature of the spokes 408 to change.

By varying these said parameters, it is possible to achieve a precise tuning of the decoupling of cooling components and corresponding receiving devices. An additional possibility for tuning the decoupling offers the choice of a suitable material. These may be suitable plastic or metal materials, as well as a combination thereof. Preferably, however, are the bearings 400 . 402 . 404 and 406 made in one piece from a plastic, which can be realized by a simple and inexpensive injection molding process.

The 5 shows a schematic view of an embodiment of a receiving device 200 for a warehouse 100 for a cooling component 102 of a motor vehicle. For mounting the bearing 100 on the cone 112 the cooling component 102 attached. Preferably, the bearing snaps 100 into the catch 116 of the pin 112 one. In a next step, the insertion of the plugged bearing takes place 100 in the cradle 200 of the vehicle-mounted carrier 300 , preferably by a pure movement in the -z direction of the motor vehicle. In a final step, the camp becomes 100 at the receiving device 200 with a clip 202 fixed, with the bracket 202 via means for attachment, in the present example by locking elements 204 , at the cradle 200 is fixed.

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admission

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spoke

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Cited patent literature

• DE 10341982 A1 [0002]
• - DE 3933410 C1 [0002]
• - DE 4135387 C1 [0002]
• - DE 4124361 C1 [0002]

Claims (21)

Camp ( 100 ) for a cooling component ( 102 ) of a motor vehicle with a first ( 104 ) and a second part ( 106 ), where - the first ( 104 ) and second part ( 106 ) a common axis of rotation ( 108 ), - the first ( 104 ) and second part ( 106 ) by at least two spokes ( 110 , 110 ' ), - the first part along the axis of rotation ( 108 ) one for a pin ( 112 ) of the cooling component provided receptacle ( 114 ), - the second part for inclusion ( 114 ) by a receiving device ( 200 ) is formed of a vehicle-mounted carrier. Camp ( 100 ) according to claim 1, wherein the bearing ( 100 ) is integrally formed. Camp ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bearing ( 100 ) is made of plastic. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at rest, the spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) are curved in a preferred direction. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ) for vibration decoupling of the cooling component ( 102 ) and the vehicle-mounted carrier are formed. Camp ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the first ( 104 ) and the second part ( 106 ) preferably have a ring shape. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein for the pin ( 112 ) of the cooling component ( 102 ) ( 114 ) Latching means ( 118 ) for fixing the bearing ( 100 ) having. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the pin ( 112 ) of the cooling component ( 102 ) Latching means ( 116 ) for fixing the bearing ( 100 ) having. Camp ( 100 ) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bearing ( 100 ) with means for attachment to the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-fixed carrier is fixable. Camp ( 100 ) according to claim 9, wherein the means of attachment by a clamp ( 202 ) are formed. Camp ( 100 ) according to claim 10, wherein the bracket ( 202 ) is a metal clip. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-mounted carrier a latching ( 204 ) for fixing the means for attachment. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the means for attachment by a pedestrian impact from the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-fixed carrier are detachable. Camp ( 100 ) according to claim 13, wherein the means for fixing by deformation are releasable. Camp ( 100 ) one of the preceding claims, wherein the bearing ( 100 ) during the pedestrian impact from the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-fixed carrier is detachable. Camp ( 100 ) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-mounted carrier, preferably for a receptacle ( 114 ) of the warehouse ( 100 ) is formed in the -z direction of the motor vehicle. Motor vehicle front unit ( 300 ) with a receiving device ( 200 ) for a warehouse ( 100 ) a cooling component ( 102 ), where - the warehouse ( 100 ) with means for attachment to the receiving device ( 200 ) is fixable, - the recording ( 114 ) a catch ( 118 ) for fixation of the means for attachment, - the means for attachment by a pedestrian impact are solvable, - the bearing ( 100 ) by the pedestrian impact from the receiving device ( 200 ) is solvable. An automotive front unit according to claim 17, wherein the means for fixing by deformation are solvable. Motor vehicle front unit according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving device ( 200 ) preferably for a receptacle ( 114 ) of the warehouse ( 100 ) is formed in the -z direction of the motor vehicle. Method for mounting a bearing ( 100 ) for a cooling component ( 102 ) of a motor vehicle with a first ( 104 ) and a second part ( 106 ) on a vehicle-mounted carrier of the motor vehicle, wherein the first ( 104 ) and second part ( 106 ) have a common axis of rotation, wherein the first ( 104 ) and second part ( 106 ) by at least two spokes ( 110 . 110 ' ), the first part ( 104 ) along the axis of rotation one for a pin ( 112 ) of the cooling component ( 102 ) provided admission ( 114 ) and the second part ( 106 ) for receiving ( 114 ) by a receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-mounted carrier, with the steps: - plugging the camp ( 100 ) on the pins ( 112 ) of the cooling component ( 102 ), - inserting the plugged-in bearing ( 100 ) in the receiving device ( 200 ) of the vehicle-fixed carrier, - fixing of the bearing ( 100 ) on the receiving device ( 200 ) with means for attachment. Method for mounting a bearing ( 100 ) according to claim 20, wherein the insertion of the plugged-on bearing ( 100 ) in the receiving device ( 200 ) takes place in the -z direction of the motor vehicle.