DE102015010561A1 - Method for aligning a first component relative to a second component of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for aligning a first component (10) relative to a second component (12) of a motor vehicle, wherein the first component (10) movably held on the second component (12) relative to the second component (12) by means of at least an eccentric element (32) is moved and thereby aligned, wherein: - the first component (10) on the second component (12) by means of a in a first opening (20) of the second component (12) engaging the first fastener (16) and at least a second fastener (18) engaging a second aperture (22) of the second member (12) and spaced from the first fastener (16); The first opening (20) permits movement of the first fastening element (16) relative to the second component (12) in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular thereto; - The second opening (22) allows movement of the second fastening element (18) relative to the second component (12) in the first direction and the second fastening element (18) against movement relative to the second component (12) in the second direction safeguards; - The first fastening element (16) and via this the first component (10) relative to the second component (12) by means of a on the second component (12) provided for first stops (28) supporting the eccentric element (32) by turning this into the second Be moved translationally, resulting in a rotation of the first component (10) to a formed by the second fastening element (18) axis of rotation relative to the second component (12) results; and - the second fastening element (18) and via this the first component (10) and the first fastening element (16) relative to the second component (12) by means of an on the second component (12) provided for second stops (30) supporting eccentric element ( 32) are moved translationally by rotating it in the first direction.

Description

The invention relates to a method for aligning a first component relative to a second component of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

Such a method for aligning a component relative to a second component of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, for example, is already the DE 10 2014 014 541 A1 to be known as known. As part of the method, the first component, which is movably held on the second component, is moved relative to the second component by means of at least one eccentric element and thereby aligned. As part of the production of a motor vehicle, for example, two adjacent or adjacent components are moved relative to each other and thus aligned to realize a particularly advantageous and in particular visually appealing Fugenmaß or slit image. Such a slit image comprises, for example, at least one gap which is partially bounded by the components. By aligning the components, it is possible to realize a width of the gap, which is at least substantially constant over the extent of the gap. Typically, such alignment of components is time consuming and expensive.

In addition, the reveals DE 101 43 447 C2 a motor vehicle door having a hinge side and an opposite lock side, with a strut disposed in the door and extending from an area on the hinge side in a hinge-remote area in the direction of the lock side, with a fastening device for attaching a strut end to a hinge side Door part, and with a fastening device for fastening the other opposing strut end to a hinged door part, wherein at least one fastening device is provided with a Längeneinstellmittel, with which the support length of the strut for a lengthenable elastic deformation of the door to its orientation is adjustable.

Object of the present invention is to develop a method of the type mentioned in such a way that the components can be aligned in a particularly simple, time-consuming and cost-effective manner relative to each other.

This object is achieved by a method having the features of claim 1. Advantageous embodiments with expedient developments of the invention are specified in the remaining claims.

In order to develop a method specified in the preamble of claim 1 type such that the components can be aligned in a particularly simple, time-consuming and cost-effective manner, it is inventively provided that the first component on the second component by means of a first opening the second component engaging, the first fastening element and is held by means of at least one engaging in a second opening of the second component and spaced from the first fastening element, the second fastening element. It is preferably provided that the openings are separated from each other and spaced from each other.

The first opening permits movement of the first fastener relative to the second member in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular thereto. The second opening permits movement of the second fastener relative to the second member in the first direction, but secures the second fastener against movement relative to the second member in the second direction. This means that the first fastening element can be moved in both directions relative to the second component. However, the second fastener may be moved in the first direction relative to the second member, however, the second fastener may not be moved in the second direction relative to the second member.

In the context of the method, the first fastening element and via this the first component relative to the second component by means of a provided on the second component first stops supporting eccentric element by translating this in the second direction moves, resulting in a rotation of the first member to a through the second fastening element formed axis of rotation relative to the second component results. As a result, the first component is moved along the second direction and thus aligned.

Furthermore, in the context of the method, the second fastening element and via this the first component and the first fastening element are moved relative to the second component by means of a second stop provided on the second component supporting eccentric element by rotating it in the first direction. As a result, the first component is moved along the first direction and thus aligned.

The method allows a dimensionally accurate adjustment of, for example, adjacent or adjacent components, so that the components can be aligned particularly precisely relative to each other. Furthermore, the method according to the invention provides a product side Solution, so that costs for the development and optimization of a different of the components and the fasteners, in addition to provided resources can be saved. In addition, time and thus costs can be saved by the inventive method, since the alignment or adjustment process can be carried out with its only a small number of steps and thus time-efficient. In addition, the method according to the invention can be applied to any vehicle.

By means of the method according to the invention, it is possible, in particular, to set up an advantageous and visually appealing gap or joint pattern between the components in a time-saving and cost-effective manner, so that, for example, at least one gap of the joint pattern has a width which is at least substantially constant over the extent of the gap.

Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of a preferred embodiment and from the drawing. The features and feature combinations mentioned above in the description as well as the features and feature combinations mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures can be used not only in the respectively specified combination but also in other combinations or in isolation, without the scope of To leave invention.

The drawing shows in:

1 a schematic plan view of a first component and a second component, wherein the first component is moved relative to the second component and thereby aligned;

2 a detail of another schematic plan view of the components;

3 partially a schematic sectional view of the components; and

4a -E respective schematic representations for illustrating a method, in the context of which the first component is moved relative to the second component and thereby aligned.

In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

1 shows a schematic plan view of a first component in the form of a console 10 and a second component in the form of a hat rack 12 a trained as a passenger car motor vehicle. The hat rack 12 is for example fixed to the body of the passenger car or a component of the body. The console 10 is an attachment, which on the hat rack 12 and thus the body is held. The passenger car also includes an in 1 unrecognizable third component in the form of a body-side wall. Further, the passenger car includes a fourth component in the form of a trunk lid 14 which over the console 10 movable, in particular pivotable, is held on the body. The trunk lid 14 is thus a so-called wing element, which is held on the body and thereby relative to the body movable, in particular pivotable, is. The trunk lid 14 is pivotable, for example between a closed position and at least one open position relative to the body of the passenger car.

Since the trunk lid 14 with the console 10 is connected, the trunk lid 14 with the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 with moves when the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 is moved. Thus, it is possible by moving the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 the trunk lid 14 relative to the rear shelf 12 and thus to move relative to the side wall and thus align. This makes it possible, in turn, to set a particularly advantageous gap dimension or joint image. Such a joint image comprises, for example, at least one in each case partially through the boot lid 14 and the sidewall limited gap. By aligning the boot lid 14 relative to the side wall, it is possible that the gap over its extension has an at least substantially uniform width, so that a particularly visually appealing Fugenmaß is feasible.

The following is a procedure for aligning the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 described, by this aligning the trunk lid 14 is aligned relative to the side wall. The trunk lid 14 and the sidewall are two adjacent components, the method allowing for dimensional adjustment of the adjacent components under full load. Under the full load is to be understood that forces on the boot lid 14 act as the trunk lid 14 is aligned relative to the side wall, while the trunk lid 14 over the console 10 held on the body. The said forces are effected for example by at least one spring element and at least one rubber seal. The rubber seal is used to the boot lid 14 seal in its closed position against the body. The spring element serves, for example, the movement of the rear cover 14 from the closed position to the open position. In other words, the spring element provides, for example, spring forces which the movement of the boot lid 14 cause or at least support from the closed position to the open position.

The dimensionally accurate adjustment of the adjacent components is carried out by rotation of the console 10 relative to the parcel shelf 12 , wherein this rotation is effected by the eccentric principle. Furthermore, the dimensionally accurate adjustment is carried out by self-locking by a certain screw tightening torque, the static friction is greater than the forces acting.

Out 1 is recognizable that the console 10 by means of a first fastening element in the form of a first screw 16 and by means of at least one second fastening element in the form of a second screw 18 movable on the parcel shelf 12 is held. The first screw 16 engages in a trained as a through opening first opening 20 the hat rack 12 one, the first screw 16 the first opening 20 penetrates. The second screw 18 engages in a trained as a passage opening, second opening 22 the hat rack 12 one, the second screw 18 the second opening 22 penetrates.

The first opening 20 lets a movement of the first screw 16 relative to the rear shelf 12 in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular thereto. The first direction is the vehicle longitudinal direction, which is also referred to as x-direction and in 1 is illustrated by a directional arrow X. The second direction is the vehicle transverse direction, which is also referred to as y-direction and in 1 is illustrated by a directional arrow Y. The first opening 20 lets the movement of the first screw 16 in the two direction, for example, by the first opening having an inner circumference larger than an outer circumference of one in the first opening 20 recorded length range of the first screw 16 is. This can be the first screw 16 in both directions relative to the rear shelf 12 be moved while the first screw 16 in the first opening 20 intervenes or penetrates.

The second opening 22 leaves a movement of the second screw 18 relative to the rear shelf 12 in the first direction (x-direction), but secures the second screw 18 against movement relative to the parcel shelf 12 in the second direction (y-direction). This is realized, for example, in that the second opening 22 has a first extent extending in the x-direction, which is greater than a second extent extending in the x-direction of one in the second opening 22 recorded length range of the second screw 18 is. Furthermore, the opening points 22 For example, a third extension extending in the y-direction, which extends to a fourth extension extending in the x-direction in the second opening 22 recorded length range of the second screw 18 is adjusted. This is the second screw 18 for example, to the second opening 22 in the y-direction bounding wall areas of the parcel shelf 12 supported, leaving the second screw 18 Although in the x-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 can be moved, however, the second screw 18 not in y-direction relative to the parcel shelf 12 be moved while the second screw 18 in the second opening 22 intervenes.

The mobility or displaceability of the first screw 16 relative to the parcel shelf 12 in y-direction is in 1 and 2 through a respective directional arrow 24 illustrated. The mobility or displaceability of the second screw 18 relative to the rear shelf 12 in the x direction is in 2 by a directional arrow 26 illustrated.

Out 2 is recognizable that at the hat rack 12 the first screw 16 associated, first attacks 28 and the second screw 18 associated, second attacks 30 are provided. The function of the respective stops 28 and 30 will be explained in more detail below.

Align the console 10 and thus the boot lid 14 both in the x-direction and in the y-direction comes on 2 recognizable eccentric element 32 used, which is designed for example as an eccentric disc. The eccentric element 32 is in particular positive cooperation with the first screw 16 brought to the console 10 to align in the y direction. Out 3 it can be seen that the eccentric element 32 for example, on the first screw 16 is attached or that the first screw 16 in the eccentric element 32 is plugged. In this case, the eccentric element 32 between the attacks 28 arranged so that the eccentric element 32 in its radial direction at the stops 28 is supported.

To the console 10 to align in the y-direction, the eccentric element 32 relative to the console 10 and relative to the rear shelf 12 rotated about a first axis of rotation, the first screw 16 is arranged eccentrically to this first axis of rotation. Because the first screw 16 eccentric to the first axis of rotation of the eccentric element 32 is arranged, the first screw 16 in y-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 moved in translation, that is shifted when the eccentric element 32 about the first axis of rotation relative to the parcel shelf 12 is turned.

Because the first screw 16 with the console 10 connected is the console 10 when moving the first screw 16 with the first screw 16 in y-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 moved. The connection between the first screw 16 and the console 10 is for example positive and / or non-positive and in the present case realized such that the first screw 16 one out 3 recognizable passage opening 34 the console 10 penetrates. This means that the first screw 16 the console 10 takes along and thereby relative to the rear shelf 12 moves when the first screw 16 by turning the eccentric element 32 is moved in the y direction.

Because the second opening 22 but a movement of the second screw 18 prevented in the y-direction, resulting from the translational movement of the first screw 16 in the y-direction a rotation of the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 one by the second screw 18 formed further axis of rotation. Through this rotation of the console 10 and the associated rotation of the boot lid 14 these are moved in y-direction and thus aligned. This means that the console 10 the trunk lid 14 aligned in y-direction and thus adjusted by the first screw 16 is moved in the y direction.

The second opening 22 or the second opening 22 limiting wall areas of the parcel shelf 12 act as a guide, by means of which the second screw 18 is guided in the x direction. For example, the second opening 22 designed as a slot. Because the second screw 18 is guided in the slot in the x-direction, arises when moving the first screw 16 a rotation, which, however, no negative impact on the gap on the boot lid 14 Has. It should be noted that the pivot point or the further axis of rotation of the second screw 18 not between the console 10 and the boot lid 14 lies. When moving the first screw 16 and the rotation of the console 10 the above-mentioned, caused by the spring element and the rubber seal forces must be overcome. Thus, the alignment or adjustment of the console 10 and thus the boot lid 14 in y-direction over the first screw 16 ,

The orientation and thus adjustment of the console 10 and thus the boot lid 14 in the x-direction via the second screw 18 , where the first screw 16 is dragged behind. Again, the forces occurring in the x direction are overcome.

To align the console 10 and the trunk lid 14 in the x direction, the eccentric element 32 used and in positive cooperation with the screw 18 brought by - as in 3 the example of the first screw 16 recognizable - the second screw 18 for example, in the eccentric element 32 is plugged. Here, the eccentric element 32 between the attacks 30 arranged so that then the eccentric element 32 in its radial direction at the stops 30 can support. The eccentric element 32 is then about a second axis of rotation relative to the parcel shelf 12 rotated, with the second screw 18 is arranged eccentrically to the second axis of rotation. This will be the second screw 18 in x-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 moved when the eccentric element 32 , which now with the second screw 18 cooperates, relative to the rear shelf 12 and relative to the console 10 is turned.

Because the second screw 18 with the console 10 connected is the console 10 with the second screw 18 in x-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 with moves. The connection between the second screw 18 and the console 10 is for example positive and / or non-positive and takes place, for example, such that the second screw 18 a corresponding passage opening of the console 10 penetrates. Because the console 10 also with the first screw 16 connected, be the second screw 18 and about this the console 10 and the first screw 16 relative to the rear shelf 12 moved translationally in the x direction when the eccentric element 32 is turned. This will be the console 10 and thus the boot lid 14 aligned in the x direction.

It has been shown that in order to realize an optimal setting process, first the alignment in the x-direction and only then the alignment in the y-direction should take place, since in the orientation in the x-direction there is the possibility that the console 10 slightly adjusted in the y-direction. The method described can also be used with several screws. It is important that at least one of the screws is passed over a slot.

The eccentric element 32 is an eccentric or eccentric wrench used for x-direction adjustment and y-direction adjustment. The eccentric element 32 in the present case is eccentric on the respective screw 16 respectively 18 on. Alternatively, it is conceivable that the eccentric element 32 eccentrically cooperates with a different connection such as a hole, a washer and / or a nut to the console 10 align by eccentric principle. By rotation of the eccentric element 32 shifts a respective connection point to the console 10 relative to the rear shelf 12 by a direct power transmission between the respective connection point and respective attacks. Depending on the direction of rotation, in which the eccentric element 32 is turned the console 10 moved in a first direction and in an opposite, second direction along the x-direction.

Out 1 and 2 is recognizable that the attacks 30 for orientation in the x direction by 90 degrees to the stops 28 are turned for adjustment in the y-direction, so that the same eccentric element 32 can be used for the adjustment in the x-direction and for the adjustment in the y-direction. The method is also for adjustment in the vehicle vertical direction (z-direction) on a hinge axis 36 feasible, around which the boot lid 14 is pivotable relative to the body.

Out 3 is evident that the screw 16 the passage opening 34 as well as the opening 20 penetrates. On the first screw 16 is another fastener in the form of a nut 38 screwed on, leaving the console 10 by means of the screw 16 and the mother 38 at the hat rack 12 is held. The previous and following versions of the screw 16 are also on the screw 18 transferable, so also one on the second screw 18 screwed nut is provided. By means of the screw 16 and the mother 38 is the console 10 against the hat rack 12 cocked, in particular non-positively tensioned. It is preferably provided that the console 10 by means of the screws 16 and 18 and the nuts caused self-locking in respective positions in which the console 10 relative to the parcel shelf 12 is moved, is fixed. The self-locking of the console 10 is due to a certain tightening torque of the screws 16 and 18 generated. This tightening torque creates a contact pressure between the console 10 and the hat rack 12 , This contact pressure generates a frictional resistance. The stiction absorbs the forces of the spring element and the rubber seal when the console 10 at standstill. As part of the process or the setting process, the static friction is overcome by a person performing the adjustment, so that the forces on the eccentric element 32 on the attacks 28 respectively 30 be directed. Come the console 10 again to a standstill, the stiction again takes up the forces. The sliding friction ensures that during the adjustment process the console 10 not uncontrollably slipped.

For self-locking on the screw connection is on the mother's side 38 a spring element 40 provided over which the screw 16 and the mother 18 with the hat rack 12 interact. The spring element 40 is present in one piece with the parcel shelf 12 formed, wherein the spring element 40 in this case by an expression of the parcel shelf 12 is formed. Alternatively, it is conceivable to use a separately from the parcel shelf 12 trained spring element to use over which the screw 16 with the hat rack 12 interacts. For example, as the spring element 40 a plate spring can be used. In the present case is the spring element 40 in the hat rack 12 admitted. The spring element 40 is elastically deformable and thus ensures that the screw connection is under tension and thus self-locking. In addition, this expression or the spring element 40 the effect that the mother 38 and the hat rack formed as a sheet metal component 12 can tilt, so that the static friction is particularly high.

4a -E show the possible orientation of the console 10 in x-direction and y-direction relative to the rear shelf 12 , Illustrate 4b and 4c the setting in the y-direction. Depending on which direction of rotation the eccentric element 32 is turned, the first screw 16 for example, based on the image plane of 4b and 4c moved down or up. 4d and 4e illustrate the orientation in the x direction. Depending on which direction of rotation the eccentric element 32 is moved, the second screw 18 related to the image plane of 4d and 4e moved to the left or to the right.

Overall is off 1 to 4e recognizable that the console 10 and thus the boot lid 14 in a particularly simple, time and cost-effective manner relative to the parcel shelf 12 and in particular can be aligned relative to the side wall. This alignment takes place on the product side, that is an additional resources is not required and not provided.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

10

console

12

parcel shelf

14

rear lid

16

first screw

18

second screw

20

first opening

22

second opening

24

arrow

26

arrow

28

attack

30

attack

32

eccentric

34

Through opening

36

hinge axis

38

mother

40

spring element

QUOTES INCLUDE IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• DE 102014014541 A1 [0002]
• DE 10143447 C2 [0003]

Claims (4)

Method for aligning a first component ( 10 ) relative to a second component ( 12 ) of a motor vehicle, wherein the movable on the second component ( 12 ) held first component ( 10 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) by means of at least one eccentric element ( 32 ) and thereby aligned, characterized in that: - the first component ( 10 ) on the second component ( 12 ) by means of a first opening ( 20 ) of the second component ( 12 ) engaging, first fastener ( 16 ) and at least one into a second opening ( 22 ) of the second component ( 12 ) engaging and from the first fastener ( 16 ) spaced, second fastener ( 18 ) is held; - the first opening ( 20 ) a movement of the first fastener ( 16 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular thereto; - the second opening ( 22 ) a movement of the second fastening element ( 18 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) in the first direction and the second fastening element ( 18 ) against movement relative to the second component ( 12 ) secures in the second direction; The first fastening element ( 16 ) and over this the first component ( 10 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) by means of a on at the second component ( 12 ) ( 28 ) supporting eccentric element ( 32 ) are moved translationally by rotating it in the second direction, resulting in a rotation of the first component ( 10 ) around one by the second fastener ( 18 ) formed axis of rotation relative to the second component ( 12 ) results; and - the second fastening element ( 18 ) and over this the first component ( 10 ) and the first fastening element ( 16 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) by means of a on at the second component ( 12 ) second attacks ( 30 ) supporting eccentric element ( 32 ) are moved translationally by rotating it in the first direction. Method according to claim 1, characterized in that the first component ( 10 ) by means of the fastening elements ( 16 . 18 ) caused self-locking in respective positions in which the first component ( 10 ) relative to the second component ( 12 ) is fixed, is fixed. Method according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fastening elements ( 16 . 18 ) by means of the same eccentric element ( 32 ) are moved, which for moving the respective fastener ( 16 . 18 ) in cooperation with the respective fastening element ( 16 . 18 ) is brought. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective fastening element ( 16 . 18 ) via at least one spring element ( 40 ) with the second component ( 12 ) cooperates.

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