DE102008011871A1 - Inner mirror base arrangement for motor vehicle, comprises panel support, mirror base and sensor, and panel support with panel connection is placed at panel of motor vehicle, and mirror base is connected with panel support - Google Patents

Abstract

The inner mirror base arrangement comprises a panel support (1), a mirror base (2) and a sensor (3). The panel support with a panel connection is placed at a panel (4) of a motor vehicle. The mirror base is connected with the panel support. A pressure device and a locking device are inserted between the panel support and the mirror base, which is arranged to lock the mirror base against the panel support and to push the sensor in the direction of the panel connection.

Description

The The present invention relates to an inner mirror base assembly for a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

A Innenspiegelfußanordnung the aforementioned type is for example from the publications DE 10 2006 009 318 A1 . DE 299 06 013 U1 . DE 698 26 101 T2 and DE 100 60 447 B4 known.

So far it's the link between disc pickup, mirror base and Sensor, in particular rain sensor, is the in the above-mentioned publications proposed interior mirror assemblies in common that a lock between the mirror base and the disc holder on the one hand and a fixation of the sensor, in particular a pressing the sensor to the window of the motor vehicle on the other hand, in separate assembly steps, as well as by separate functional elements must be made.

In the DE 10 2006 009 318 A1 For example, connection means between disc mount and mirror are provided, which are arranged spatially completely separate from the recording of a sensor device. Rather, the inclusion of a sensor takes place in a separate housing.

In the DE 299 06 013 U1 Although a sensor is provided which can be pressed by the mirror against the windshield. The pressure force for the sensor is provided by an inserted into the sensor housing leaf spring, whereas the locking between the mirror base and the disc holder is made by a clamping / holding element. Accordingly, the assembly of such a device must be made both against the spring force of the clamping / holding element and against the spring force of the leaf spring. Overall, the assembly is made more difficult.

The in the DE 698 26 101 T2 proposed interior mirror assembly has a housing for a sensor. The housing is directly connected to the windshield. In the housing, the sensor is mounted together with a biasing element which presses the sensor against the windshield. The mirror base is attached directly to the housing. Here at least two mounting operations must be made to attach the interior mirror assembly.

From the DE 100 60 447 B4 Although an interior mirror assembly has become known, which allows a connection of the mirror base and the pressing of the sensor in a single operation, in particular since here a resilient U-shaped mounting bracket is provided, both for receiving the sensor, as well as with their end mounted latches for attachment is set up on a disc holder. However, the inner mirror arrangement proposed here is only of limited use in terms of the dimensions, in particular with regard to the height of the sensor, since a connection between the mirror base and the disk arrangement will no longer be able to be produced if the sensor is configured only slightly differently.

Here implements the present invention and makes it its mission to propose an interior mirror assembly that is easy to install the inner mirror assembly, preferably in a single operation, allows and is simple.

According to the invention this object by an interior mirror assembly with the characterizing Characteristics of claim 1 solved. By doing that between the disc holder and the mirror foot a Andruck - and Locking means can be introduced, which is set up the mirror base opposite the disc holder to lock and the sensor in the direction of the disk connection To press, an interior mirror assembly may be provided that is set up to connect between the disc holder and the mirror base and a pressing the sensor against the disc of a motor vehicle in a single Assembly step can be done.

Further yield advantageous embodiments of the proposed invention arising from the features of the related claims. In particular, by the attachment of Vormontagenasen on the clip can reach a pre-assembly position of the clip. The clip can be held in a pre-assembly position on the mirror base be and must only after the assembly of mirror foot and Disc holder inserted into the V-shaped spring clips become.

Further Features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent with reference to the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the attached figures. Show in it

1 a perspective view of an interior mirror assembly according to the invention;

2 a perspective view of a mirror base for an interior mirror assembly according to the invention;

3 a schematic representation of two states (pre-assembly state - mounting state) of a plastic clips and a clip inventions Interior mirror assembly according to the invention.

First, it will open 1 Referenced.

An inner mirror base assembly according to the invention essentially comprises a disc holder 1 with a sensor holder 6 , a Spiegelfußanschluss and a Scheibenanschluss, as well as a mirror foot 2 with a disc receiving connection for attachment to the disc holder 1 , as well as a sensor 3 ,

The mirror base connection of the disc holder 1 is essentially as a collar 7 designed, with engaging means 8th in the collar 7 are provided. The sensor holder 6 is designed essentially as a recess and from the collar 7 partially enclosed. The disk closure has a disk connection surface 5 on, wherein an opening for the sensor, for example, is provided for the sensor surface of a rain sensor.

The mirror foot 2 In turn, has a disc receiving port for connection to the disc holder. The disc receiving port substantially has a collar 9 , as well as a U-shaped mounting bracket 10 on, with the U-shaped mounting bracket 10 across the width of the mirror base 2 is arranged and ends with notches 11 is equipped, in turn, in the engaging means 8th the disc holder leing can.

Further, a pressing and locking means is provided to the sensor 3 against the disc 4 of the motor vehicle and press the mirror base 2 opposite the disc holder 1 to lock. The pressure and locking means essentially comprises two V-shaped spring clips 12 and a clip 13 , in particular a plastic clip, on. The spring clips 12 are configured approximately V-shaped and extend transversely to the U-shaped mounting bracket 10 , The clip 13 essentially has an insertion section 14 and an actuating means 16 , as well as a ramp 17 and a pre-assembly nose 15 on.

Further Features of the Innenspiegelfußanordnung invention result from a description of the assembly process.

The disc holder 1 will be in place on the windshield 4 a motor vehicle mounted. The sensor 3 , preferably a rain sensor, is in the provided sensor receptacle 6 the disc holder 1 used.

The mirror foot 2 is via the disc receiving terminal, in particular the U-shaped mounting bracket 10 , at the disc holder 1 fixed. The end-side notches 11 the U-shaped mounting bracket 10 snap into the provided engaging means 8th the disc holder 1 one.

In a next assembly step will be mirror foot 2 and disc pickup 1 locked against each other via the pressure and locking means and the sensor 3 to the disc 4 pressed the motor vehicle. The plastic clip 13 is by applying a force to the actuator 16 actuated, in particular inserted. By inserting the plastic clip 13 between the spring clips 12 become the spring clips 12 through the ramp 17 slightly bent and the rain sensor 3 with the necessary force to the disc 4 pressed. Furthermore, mirror foot 2 and disc pickup 1 by inserting the clip 13 locked.

It can also be provided a pre-assembly, which the mounting of the mirror base 2 should facilitate. To facilitate assembly, there is a "pre-fixation" of the plastic clip 13 (Pre-assembly at the mirror base). The pre-assembly device is as Vormontagenase 15 on the insertion section 14 the plastic clip 13 designed. The pre-assembly nose 15 can be in a corresponding recess of the mirror base 2 releasably engage in a pre-assembly position.

The ease of assembly is that the mechanic the Innenspiegelfuß 2 at the disc holder 1 postponed and then the pre-assembly on the mirror 2 actuated. In this way, the plastic clip 13 moved by hand from the pre-assembly in the mounting position, the spring clip 12 bends, the rain sensor 3 gets to the disk 4 pressed and the rearview mirror locked.

The same principle can also apply to the mounting bracket 10 be applied. Alternatively, the rain sensor 3 and the locking of the inner mirror even without the spring clip 12 done so that the plastic clip 13 during installation the rain sensor 3 with the required power to the disc 3 presses and the mounting bracket 10 stressed.

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disc recording

2

mirror

3

Sensor, especially rain sensor

4

Disc, in particular vehicle window

5

Disc pad

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sensor recording

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collar (the disc holder)

8th

Engagement means in particular collar recess

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collar (the mirror foot)

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U-shaped mounting bracket

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rest

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V-shaped spring clip

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clip, especially plastic clip

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insert portion

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Vormontagenase

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actuating means

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ramp

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mirror port (Ball joint)

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Cited patent literature

• - DE 102006009318 A1 [0002, 0004]
• - DE 29906013 U1 [0002, 0005]
• - DE 69826101 T2 [0002, 0006]
• - DE 10060447 B4 [0002, 0007]

Claims (14)

Inner mirror base assembly, comprising at least - a disc holder ( 1 ), a mirror base ( 2 ) and a sensor ( 3 ), wherein - the disc holder with a disc connection to a disc ( 4 ) of a motor vehicle is attachable, wherein - the mirror ( 2 ) with the disc holder ( 1 ) is connectable, characterized ; that between the disc holder ( 1 ) and the mirror base ( 2 ) a pressure - and locking means can be introduced, which is adapted to the mirror base ( 2 ) opposite the disc holder ( 1 ) and to lock the sensor ( 3 ) in the direction of the disk connection. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to claim 1, characterized in that the pressure - and locking means at least one V-shaped spring clip ( 12 ), as well as between the at least one spring clip ( 12 ) clip-in clip ( 13 ) having. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disc holder ( 1 ) with a mirror base connection for connection to the mirror base ( 2 ), the mirror base ( 2 ) with a disc receiving connection for connection to the disc holder ( 1 ) Is provided. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the Spiegelfußanschluss a collar ( 7 ) with an intervention means ( 8th ), wherein the disc receiving terminal a collar and a mounting bracket ( 10 ) with detents for engagement in the engagement means, wherein for the connection of disc mount ( 1 ) and mirror base ( 2 ) the collars can be brought into engagement and the detents are connectable to the engagement means. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disc holder with a sensor receptacle ( 6 ) Is provided. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the disc connection as a disc connection surface ( 5 ) with an opening for the sensor ( 3 ) is configured. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mounting bracket ( 10 ) Is U-shaped. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that two parallel spring clips ( 12 ) are provided. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip ( 13 ) an insertion section ( 14 ) with a ramp ( 17 ) and an actuating means ( 16 ) having. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one spring clip ( 12 ) at an angle of 90 ° to the mounting bracket ( 10 ) is arranged. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip ( 13 ) with a pre-assembly nose ( 15 ) Is provided. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is in the clip ( 13 ) is a plastic clip. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is in the sensor ( 2 ) is a rain sensor. Innenspiegelfußanordnung according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the mirror base with a mirror connection ( 18 ) is equipped in the form of a ball head for connecting a mirror.