DE102014019297A1 - Joining connection of at least two components - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a joint connection (10) of at least two components (12, 14), in particular sheet metal components of a motor vehicle, in which the two components (12, 14) are interconnected via at least one mechanical joining element (16) which has a joining element shaft (22 ) and a joining element tip (24).

Description

The invention relates to a joint connection of at least two components, in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Such a joint connection of at least two components as well as a method for producing a joint connection of at least two components are known, for example, from US Pat DE 10 2006 002 238 A1 to be known as known. As a joining element, a nail is provided, which is driven by a setting tool at high speed in the components. This nail consists of a nail head, a nail shaft and a nail tip. The nail is driven at high speed through the non-pre-punched in the joining components so that the nail tip passes through both components completely and in the nail head side component a bead-shaped material throw is formed, which projects into an annular groove of the nail head. In the nail head facing away from a crater-shaped material Aufwurf is formed, which protrudes in the opposite direction.

Object of the present invention is to provide a joint connection of the type mentioned, by means of which the components can be connected in a particularly cost-effective manner and with a particularly high holding power.

This object is achieved by a joint connection with the features of patent claim 1. Furthermore, this object is achieved by a joint connection with the features of claim 3 and of claim 5. Advantageous embodiments with expedient and non-trivial developments of the invention are specified in the remaining claims.

In order to provide a joint connection, by means of which the components can be connected to each other in a particularly cost-effective manner and with a particularly high holding force, it is provided according to claim 1, that the joining element has a joining element section passing through the two components, which is conical and / or ogival formed , In other words, a tip and / or conical joining element section and / or ogival joining element section penetrates both components. The joining element section may preferably also be wedge-shaped. With an ogival form here is meant a pointed arched shape of the joining element section. This results in the advantage that a cost-effective joining element can be provided, since a simplified production can be used for this purpose and low material costs are incurred.

A further embodiment provides that the joining element can have a joining element head, wherein the joining element head is arranged on the joining element section. In other words, a joining element head, ie a nail or a screw head, is attached to the conical and / or ogival joining element section at its broad end. In other words, the joining element forms, for example, a nail without shank, ie only with the tip and the head. Thereby, a joining element can be provided with a simplified geometry, which is inexpensive to manufacture and can have higher holding forces.

The invention also includes a joining connection of at least two components, in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, in which the two components are connected to one another via at least one mechanical joining element, which has a joining element shaft and a joining element tip, which at a first end of the joining element against a second End of the joining element shaft is arranged. In other words, the joining element forms, for example, a nail without a head, ie only with shank and tip. The joining element tip is ogival formed with a flat end. In other words, the joining element tip has an ogival contour, the end of which does not extend to a point but ends flat, as a plane surface. In this context, the so-called Fügelementspitze forms no peak but defines an end portion of the joining element. In other words, a joining element in the form of a nail with a nail shank and a flat nail tip - but without a nail head - can be provided. For example, the nail tip - ie the pointed end - can be removed to a certain extent, so that a flat residual tip, in particular an ogival flat ending residual tip, is maintained. Preferably, the nail tip may be formed ogival with a tapered end. Preferably, the joining element shaft can not only be cylindrical, but can be wider from the first shaft end to the second shaft end. In other words, the diameter of the second end of the Fügelementschafts be greater than the diameter of the first end of the joining element shaft.

Because the joining element is designed without joining element head, no gap can form between the component surface and the joining element head. Thus, for example, no moisture can penetrate into the gap, whereby corrosion of the components can be counteracted. Furthermore, results from a joining element without head a lower weight and the interference contour, which is caused by the Fügeelementkopf can be avoided. Preferably, the joining element a joining element head, which is arranged at the second end of the joining element shaft.

The invention further includes a joining connection of at least two components, in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, in which the two components are connected to one another via at least one mechanical joining element which has a joining element shaft, at the first end of which a joining element head is arranged, one opposite to the first first end arranged second end of the joining element is flat. In other words, a joining element head, ie a nail or a screw head, is attached to a joining element shaft. In other words, the joining element forms, for example, a nail without a tip, ie only with the shaft and head. This results in the advantage that a higher load-bearing capacity can be ensured, since a joining element with a flat end leads to a slug formation and, unlike a joining element with a tip, no lateral material displacement takes place when the joining element is introduced into the components.

Preferably, the joining element shaft may have a profile on its surface. In this case, the joining element shaft, for example, on its surface grooves and / or depressions and / or have a thread. This results in the advantage that the joining element has a higher load capacity and / or a higher holding force.

Preferably, the joining element, which has, for example, a joining element shaft and / or a joining element head and / or a Fügelementspitze formed as a nail and / or as a bolt and / or as a pin.

The invention also includes a method for producing a joint connection of at least two components, in particular sheet metal components, in particular a motor vehicle, in which the two components are connected to each other via at least one mechanical joining element, wherein the joining element at a predetermined angle to a surface normal of the components in this is introduced. In other words, the joining element is driven obliquely into the components. As a joining element, for example, a nail or a joining element can be used in one of the embodiments already described. To higher holding forces in the head direction, d. H. in the pulling direction in the direction of the lead normals, the joining element, for example in the form of a nail with or without a nail head, with a nail shank and with a nail tip, is selectively driven obliquely into the two components. This creates a stronger positive connection in addition to the traction. As a result, higher holding forces can be achieved in Kopfzugrichtung, as an obliquely driven joining element for jamming and / or wedging of the components leads to each other.

Advantageously, the joining element is introduced into the components at a joining speed of between 5 meters per second and 300 meters per second or at a joining speed of less than 5 meters per second.

In order to drive the joining element designed as a nail, for example, at high speed (5 to 300 meters per second) into the components, bolt guns and / or powder-operated cartridges can be used. The breakdown results in a high holding force in the components. For example, if the joining element is running at a low speed, i. H. At a speed of less than 5 meters per second, introduced into the components so there is the advantage that a lower volume can be achieved. At high speeds, it can usually come to volumes above 130 decibels. These high volumes are generated by vibrations resulting from high setting speeds with which the joining element usually impinges on the components. Because of these high volumes usually cost-intensive and inflexible soundproof cabins are used. Regardless of which setting speed is used, a high holding force is always ensured by the targeted oblique driving of the joining element.

In addition, it has been found that despite the use of only a very low speed with which the joining element is pressed into the components, the rigidity requirements on the components are particularly low. Thus, the components can be particularly firmly connected to each other. In addition, the cost of a sensor for monitoring the process compared to conventional methods can be kept low.

A further embodiment of the invention provides that the joining element with a joining element shaft and a joining element tip, which is arranged at a first end opposite a second end of the joining element shaft, is used as the joining element.

Advantageously, the joining element is used as the joining element with a joining element section passing through the two components, which is of conical and / or ogival design, in particular with a joining element head arranged on the joining element section.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following Description of preferred embodiments and with reference to the drawings, these show in:

1 a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention;

2 a schematic representation of the joining element according to the invention;

3 schematic representation of the joining element according to the invention;

4 a schematic representation of the joining element according to the invention;

5 a schematic representation of the joining element according to the invention;

6 a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention with two joining elements;

7 a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention;

8th a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention;

9 a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention; and in

10 a schematic representation of the joint connection according to the invention in a plan view.

In 1 is a joint connection 10 of at least two components 12 . 14 , in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, shown. Here are the two components 12 . 14 via at least one mechanical joining element 16 connected with each other. How out 1 it can be seen, is the joining element 16 obliquely in the two components 12 . 14 brought in. In other words, the joining element 16 at a predetermined angle to a surface normal of the components 12 . 14 incorporated into this. Will the joining element 16 , For example, in the form of a nail with a nail shank and with a nail tip with or without a nail head, targeted obliquely into the two components 12 . 14 driven, so higher holding forces in the direction of the head, ie in the pulling direction in the direction of lead normals, achieved. This creates a stronger positive connection in addition to the traction. An obliquely driven joining element 16 leads to jamming and / or wedging of the components 12 . 14 to each other. As 1 can be seen forms through the introduced joining element 16 the first component 12 and the second component 14 at the joint a crater, because by the introduction of the Fügelements 16 the material of the components 12 . 14 is displaced in the joint. Due to the displaced material, the first component wedged 12 and the second component 14 ,

From the 2 to 5 Go different embodiments of the joining element according to the invention 16 out. In 2 has the joining element 16 one the two components 12 . 14 passing joining element section 18 which is cone-shaped and / or ogival. In other words, forms the Fügelement 16 a tip which has an arched contour. In 3 has the joining element 16 a joining element head 20 on, which at the joining element section 18 (see 2 ) is arranged. In other words, on the conical and / or ogival formed joining element section 18 at the broad end of a Fügelementkopf 20 , For example, a nail or a screw head attached. In other words, the joining element forms 16 For example, a nail without shaft, so only with tip and head. In 2 has the joining element 16 one the two components 12 . 14 passing joining element section 18 which is conically and / or ogivally shaped and / or changes from an initially ogival shape into a conical shape towards the tip (not in FIG 2 shown).

In 4 has the mechanical joining element 16 a joining element shaft 22 and a joining element tip 24 on, which at a first end of the joining element shaft 22 opposite a second end of the joining element shaft 22 is arranged. The joining element tip 24 is cone-shaped and / or ogival trained. In other words, the joining element forms 16 For example, a nail without a head, so only with shank and tip.

In 5 has the joining element 16 a joining element shaft 22 on, at its first end a joining element head 20 is arranged, wherein a relation to the first end arranged second end of the joining element 16 plan is formed. Thus, the joining element 16 out 5 compared to 4 no joining element tip 24 on, but a joining element head 20 ,

In the 1 . 4 and 5 has the joining element shaft 22 also on its surface 26 a profile on. The joining element shaft 22 has, for example, on its surface grooves and / or depressions and / or a thread. This creates a stronger positive connection in addition to the traction. Straight 1 It can be seen that by the trained profile on the surface 26 of the joining element shaft 22 the holding forces are increased in Kopfzugrichtung. In it, the profile forms a barb-like profile, which is the joining element 16 stronger in the components 12 . 14 anchored. Such a barb-like profile in the form of grooves and / or depressions and / or a thread on the Surface of the joining element shaft 22 can also basically the joining element shaft 18 in the 2 and 3 (in 2 and 3 not shown).

Out 6 goes a joint connection 10 of at least two components 12 . 14 as they are already in 1 described. There are two joining elements 16 obliquely, arranged in opposite directions in series.

In the 7 to 9 goes a joint connection 10 of at least two components 12 . 14 in which the joining elements 16 obliquely toward or away from each other in series in the components 12 . 14 are arranged. In the 7 and 8th becomes a joining element 16 as it already is in 4 was described. It is also possible to have several tiles 16 to unite to a joining element by a joining element head (in 7 not shown) is provided with a plurality of obliquely projecting Fügelementspitzen. In 9 while it becomes a joining element 16 used in the form of a nail.

In 10 is a schematic representation of the joint connection 10 shown in a plan view. In this case, for producing a joint connection 10 the joining elements 16 be arranged in series or in another arrangement, for example a triangular arrangement.

From the 6 to 10 it can be seen that the joining elements 16 only from one side, namely that of the first component 12 here, in the components 12 . 14 were introduced. Thus, a one-sided accessibility is guaranteed. However, if there is a low component stiffness, then a two-sided accessibility can be provided.

Overall, therefore, a method and a Hilfsfügeelement to create a joint connection out. In conventional stud setting the holding mechanism is mainly ensured by traction. In a process in which the joining element is driven obliquely into the components, in addition to the traction, a strong positive connection and thus a significantly higher load capacity. Thus, even at slow Eintreibgeschwindigkeiten (set speeds), a lower load capacity, which results from a slower Eintreibgeschwindigkeit be compensated. The joining element may have different embodiments, for example in the form of a nail with or without a nail shank, with or without a nail tip and with or without a nail head. In this case, the joining element may have a differently designed joining element section, which merges from an initially ogival form into a conical shape. This process of obliquely introducing a joining element into components is very stable, since no breakdown occurs and thus the parameterization or the test can be greatly simplified during the process. The joining elements can also be made thinner, since the new method, a lower force is applied to the component during driving. The load on the component is not in the direction of the component normal, but obliquely, since holding forces come about by the inclination, ie the positive connection. In this case, the method can be implemented with one-sided and / or two-sided accessibility.

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102006002238 A1 [0002]

Claims (6)

Joint connection ( 10 ) of at least two components ( 12 . 14 ), in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, in which the two components ( 12 . 14 ) via at least one mechanical joining element ( 16 ), characterized in that the joining element ( 16 ) one the two components ( 12 . 14 ) passing through the joining element section ( 18 ), which is conical and / or ogival formed. Joint connection ( 10 ) according to claim 1, characterized in that the joining element ( 16 ) a joining element head ( 20 ), which at the joining element section ( 18 ) is arranged. Joint connection ( 10 ) of at least two components ( 12 . 14 ), in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, in which the two components ( 12 . 14 ) via at least one mechanical joining element ( 16 ), which has a joining element shaft ( 22 ) and a joining element tip ( 24 ), which at a first end of the joining element shaft ( 22 ), which relative to a second end of the joining element shaft ( 22 ), characterized in that the joining element tip ( 24 ) ogival is formed. Joint connection ( 10 ) according to claim 3, characterized in that the joining element ( 16 ) a joining element head ( 20 ), which at the second end of the joining element shaft ( 22 ) is arranged. Joint connection ( 10 ) of at least two components ( 12 . 14 ), in particular sheet metal components, of a motor vehicle, in which the two components ( 12 . 14 ) via at least one mechanical joining element ( 16 ), which has a joining element shaft ( 22 ), at its first end a joining element head ( 20 ), characterized in that arranged opposite the first end second end of the joining element ( 16 ) is designed plan. Joint connection ( 10 ) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the joining element shaft ( 18 . 22 ) on its surface ( 26 ) has a profile.

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