DE102016004302A1 - Apparatus and method for attaching a panel to a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The subject of the present invention is a device for mounting a panel (10) on a vehicle (1), said panel (10) providing a shaded area on the windshield (3) of the vehicle (1) after installation. The device comprises means (50, 60) for attaching the visor (10) to an upper portion (2a) of the vehicle (1). The said means (50, 60) for mounting the panel (10) at said upper portion (2a) comprise means (50) for holding said panel (10) prior to attachment of the panel (10) to said upper portion (2a ). The present invention also relates to a method of attaching a panel to a vehicle. In addition, the present invention relates to a diaphragm. Moreover, the present invention relates to a vehicle.

Description

Technical part

The invention relates to a device for mounting a panel on a vehicle according to the preamble to claim 1. The invention also relates to a method for attaching a panel to a vehicle. In addition, the invention relates to a diaphragm. In addition, the invention relates to a vehicle.

Previous state of the art

There are sun visors for attachment to the outside of the vehicle, for example, at an upper portion of the vehicle next to the windscreen of the vehicle known. Sun visors may provide a shaded area on the windshield of the vehicle after installation.

It is desirable to improve the attachment of corresponding sun visors by reducing assembly time.

US 5,669,697 describes a sun visor for mounting on a vehicle without drilling special holes or providing additional brackets. The invention provides a mounting connection for providing a mechanical connection between a mounting extension and distance lights or features on a vehicle cab. The sun visor includes integrated intermediate fasteners for connection to a vehicle cab.

US 6,099,064 describes a windscreen cover with integrated intermediate fasteners for attachment to the roof and door structure of the vehicle. However, it is necessary to further improve the attachment of a visor to a vehicle such as a truck.

Objects of the invention

An object of the present invention is to provide a device for attaching a visor to a vehicle, which facilitates the attachment process and enables better aerodynamics and aeroacoustics.

An object of the present invention is to provide a method of attaching a visor to a vehicle, which facilitates the mounting method and enables better aerodynamics and aeroacoustics.

Summary of the invention

These and other objects, which will become apparent from the following description, are achieved by a method, a visor and a vehicle according to the attached independent claims. Preferred embodiments of the arrangement are indicated in the appended dependent claims. Preferred embodiments of the apparatus and method are indicated in the appended dependent claims.

Specifically, an object of the invention is achieved by a device for attaching a visor to a vehicle, said visor providing a shaded area on the windshield of the vehicle after mounting. The device comprises means for attaching the visor to the upper portion of the vehicle, said means for attaching the visor comprising means for holding said visor prior to attaching the visor to said upper portion. By holding the bezel in place prior to attachment, the attachment procedure is simplified in that the installer can retrieve the appropriate tooling for attaching the bezel when the bezel is held. Consequently, the assembly time can be reduced. In addition, the method allows for better aerodynamics and aeroacoustics, since the aperture can be mounted close to the top of the vehicle.

According to one embodiment of the device, said means for holding the shutter at said upper portion comprises at least two laterally separated apertures, each aperture being adapted to cooperate with a corresponding protruding member for holding the shutter at said upper portion. This achieves a simple and efficient way of holding the panel prior to attachment. This allows for better aerodynamics and aeroacoustics since the fascia can be mounted close to the top of the vehicle. As a result, it is not necessary to attach the panel to the A-pillars.

According to an embodiment of the device, said opening has a keyhole configuration with a hole portion for receiving the protruding member and a slot portion for holding the protruding member thus received. This achieves a simple and efficient way of holding the panel prior to attachment. This allows for better aerodynamics and aeroacoustics since the fascia can be mounted close to the top of the vehicle.

According to one embodiment of the device, there are at least two openings in the panel and said protruding elements are located at said upper area. This achieves a simple and efficient way of holding the panel prior to attachment. This makes it possible to attach additional components at the same time, since the diaphragm is held, wherein a said additional component corresponding, aligned with the opening of the diaphragm openings comprises. Consequently, the opening is supplemented by corresponding additional components as an additional layer. A corresponding additional component can be a near-field front mirror. As a result, the attachment is further facilitated in that more than one component can be easily attached at the same time.

According to one embodiment of the device, said aperture comprises a fastening part for attachment to said upper region and a cover part for attachment to the fastening part. By a separate attachment part of the upper portion of the vehicle is easily accessible for local attachment of the panel. By a cover member covering the fastening part, the fastening part of external influences, such as rain, snow, wind, etc. can be protected. In addition, this offers an aesthetic function.

According to one embodiment of the device, said means for holding the shutter at said upper portion may be used to simultaneously attach additional components to said upper portion. A corresponding additional component can be a near-field front mirror. As a result, the attachment is further facilitated in that more than one component can be easily attached at the same time.

According to one embodiment of the device, said additional components comprise at least one opening for alignment with an opening of said aperture. As a result, the attachment is further facilitated in that more than one component can be easily attached at the same time.

According to one embodiment of the device, said means for holding the shutter at said upper portion comprises three laterally separated openings. As a result, the panel is in an efficient and sufficient manner safe for said holding and subsequent attachment.

Drawing Summary

The present invention will be better understood by reading the following detailed description with the aid of the attached drawings, wherein like reference designations refer to the same parts throughout the drawings.

1 is a schematic side view of a vehicle according to the present invention;

2a is a schematic front view of a mounted on an upper portion of the vehicle panel with a device for attaching the panel according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 B is a schematic front view of the aperture 2a with a cover part,

3a is a schematic front view of a part of the aperture 2a ;

3b is a cross-sectional view of the part of the aperture 3a ;

4a is a schematic perspective view of a portion of the aperture 2a ;

4b is a schematic perspective view of a part 4a showing a means for holding the shutter; and

5 FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a block diagram of a method of attaching a bezel to a vehicle. FIG.

Detailed description

Hereinafter, the term "aperture" refers to any suitable unit for attachment to an upper portion of the vehicle in conjunction with the windshield of the vehicle and to provide a shaded area on the windshield while the sun is shining to reduce sun damage to the vehicle. to reduce the driver and possible occupants of the vehicle. The term "aperture" may also be referred to as a sun visor or windshield or sunshade.

1 is a schematic side view of a vehicle 1 according to the present invention. The example vehicle 1 is a heavy vehicle in the form of a truck. The vehicle according to the present invention could be any suitable vehicle, such as a truck or a passenger car. The vehicle includes a device for attaching a visor to a vehicle according to the present invention.

2a is a schematic front view of a panel 10 at an upper area 2a the vehicle with a device for attaching the aperture 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention, 2 B is a front view of the panel 10 out 2a with a cover part 30 . 3a is a front view of part of the panel 10 out 2a . 3b is a cross-sectional view of a portion of the aperture 10 out 2a and 4a is a perspective view of a part I of the aperture 10 out 2a , 4b is a schematic perspective view of a part 4a which means 50 . 60 for attaching the panel shows.

2a -b, 3a -Federation 4a Figure-b show an embodiment of the present invention.

In 2a becomes the attachment part 20 the aperture 10 shown. The fastening part 20 could according to one embodiment, the aperture 10 represent.

The fastening part 20 includes a mounting area 20a for attachment to an upper area 2a and an aperture area 20b to provide the shaded area on the windscreen 3 after attachment.

The aperture 10 has an elongated shape.

The fastening part 20 includes the agent 22 for receiving the cover part 30 , The middle 22 for receiving the cover part 30 according to one embodiment comprises a snap-action opening element with snap-action projection elements (not shown) of the cover part 30 , Consequently, the cover part 30 according to an embodiment with the fastening part 22 ie with the attachment area 22a of the fastening part 22 , connected by a snap connection.

The fastening part 20 includes the agent 24 for receiving light elements, ie lamps. The fastening part 20 includes two laterally separated lamp receiving means 24 , wherein the one lamp receiving means 24 at an end portion of the attachment part 20 and the other lamp holder 24 at the opposite end of the fastening part 20 is placed.

The said cover part 30 includes openings to allow light from the light elements on said lamp receptacle 24 can be emitted from said cover part. This will display the width of the vehicle.

The vehicle, here the cab 2 of the vehicle, has top areas 2a . 2 B with A-pillars.

The aperture 10 Can after fixing a shady area on the windscreen 3 of the vehicle. Due to the device for the attachment of the diaphragm described above 10 no attachment to the A-pillars is required.

2a -b, 3a -b 4a -B show a device for attaching the diaphragm 10 at the top 2a of the vehicle, here on the vehicle cab 2 , The device comprises the means 50 . 60 for attaching the panel 10 at the top 2a of the vehicle. The means 50 . 60 for attaching the panel 10 at said upper area include the agent 50 for holding the aforementioned aperture 10 before attaching the bezel 10 at the aforementioned upper area 2a ,

The middle 50 for holding the panel 10 at the aforementioned upper area 2a includes three laterally separated openings 52 , Every opening 52 can with a corresponding outstanding element 54 interact to make the aperture 10 is held at said upper area. The outstanding element 54 is a screw according to one embodiment 54 , Such as in 4b can be seen, includes the screw 54 a screw area 54a and a head area 54b that has a larger diameter than the screw area 54a Has.

Such as in 4b It shows every opening 52 according to this embodiment, a keyhole configuration having a hole area 52a for receiving the outstanding element 54 , ie the screw element 54 , and a slot area 52b for holding the protruding element thus received 54 , The hole area 52a has such dimensions that the head 54b of the screw 54 can be introduced. The slot area 52b has such dimensions that the screw area 54a of the screw 54 but not the head 54b of the screw 54 fits, ie the diameter of the head 54b of the screw 54 goes over the lateral dimensions of the slot area 52b out. This will make the aperture 10 held during assembly.

According to this embodiment, said openings are located 52 in the aperture 10 ie in the fastening part 20 the aperture, and the mentioned outstanding elements 54 are located at the aforementioned upper area 2a of the vehicle, here on the cab 2 of the vehicle. Consequently, the outstanding elements 54 ie in this embodiment the screw elements 54 , so at the top 2a placed that they stick out.

According to one embodiment of the device, said means 50 for holding the panel 10 used at the aforementioned upper area be at the same time additional components 70 at the aforementioned upper area 2a to install. A corresponding additional component 70 in this embodiment is a near field front mirror element 70 , as in 2a -Federation 3a -B shown. The mirror element 70 has a mirror area 72 and an arm area 74 and a pivot 70 to turn the mirror 70 , as in 3b can be seen.

The mirror element 70 includes an opening 74a at an opening 52 said aperture 10 can be aligned. The opening 74a is located at an end portion of said arm portion 74 , The opening 74a has the same shape and dimensions as an opening 52 in the aperture 10 ie in the attachment area 20a the aperture. The opening 74a has a keyhole configuration with a hole area and a slot area.

This allows additional components, here a mirror element 70 to mount at the same time as the screen is held, with a said additional component comprising corresponding openings aligned with the aperture of the screen. Consequently, the opening of corresponding additional components, here from the mirror element 70 , as an additional layer attached. As a result, the attachment is further facilitated in that more than one component can be easily attached at the same time. Additional additional components may be added in the same manner to provide corresponding aperture (s) at apertures of the bezel 10 be aligned. Another example of a corresponding component is a handle that may be connected to the bezel, for example directly under the bezel area 20b , and according to one embodiment comprises a rod or the like horizontally under the diaphragm region 20a runs, which is used to clean the windscreen 3 the vehicle is used, which gives the person who the windscreen 3 cleans, can hold on to the handle while cleaning.

The middle 60 for attaching the panel 10 also includes the fastener 60 , The fastener 60 includes the openings 62 in connection with the respective opening 52 of the agent 50 for holding the panel 10 , The fastening means thus comprises three laterally separated openings 62 , The respective opening 62 is under each opening 52 of the agent 50 ,

Every opening 62 may be a fastener in the form of a screw 64 take up. Such as in 4b can be seen, includes the screw 64 a screw area 64a and a head area 64b with a wider diameter than the screw area 64a which projects beyond the opening, so that the attachment of the screw member for fixing the fastening part 20 the aperture at the top 2a is possible.

When attaching the bezel 10 becomes the attachment part 20 attached so that the respective screw 54 in the hole area 52a the opening 54 that the screw element 54 is introduced, wherein the fastening part 20 is lowered so that the screw elements 54 ie the screw areas 54a the screw elements 54 in the respective slot area 52b be introduced so that the fastening part 20 the aperture 10 is held.

Then the fastening part 20 the aperture 10 by screwing in the screw elements 64 in the openings 62 attached. In addition, the screw elements 54 screwed so that a screw connection in conjunction with the slot area 52b is obtained.

Thereafter, the cover part 30 to the fastening part 20 appropriate. The cover part 30 is attached by a snap connection.

In the embodiment described above, said openings are located 52 in the aperture 10 ie in the fastening part 20 the aperture, and the mentioned outstanding elements 54 are located at the aforementioned upper area 2a of the vehicle. According to an alternative embodiment, the openings are in the upper area of the vehicle and the protruding elements in the panel.

In the embodiment described above, the openings are located 52 in the aperture 10 ie in the fastening part 20 the aperture 10 wherein the keyhole configuration is arranged so that the hole area 52a below the slot area 52b is located so that the fastening part 20 is lowered to hold after the screw elements 54 into the respective hole areas 52a , as described above. The keyhole configuration of the opening may have any suitable orientation. For example, the keyhole configuration is the opening 52a arranged horizontally in one embodiment, so that the hole area 52a and the slot area 52b laterally, ie are arranged side by side, wherein the fastening part 20 the aperture 10 is moved laterally for holding after the screw elements 54 into the respective hole areas 52a were introduced so that the screw elements 54 in the corresponding slot areas 52b be introduced.

Consequently, when attaching the aperture 10 / of the fastening part 20 the aperture 10 for holding the panel 10 / of the fastening part 20 the outstanding elements 54 , for example screw elements 54 , in the hole areas 52a the openings 52 recorded, with a sliding movement of the aperture 10 / of the fastening part 20 is performed so that the outstanding elements 54 , For example, the screw 54 , into the slot areas 52b be introduced so that the aperture 10 / the fastening part 20 is held.

5 FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram of a block diagram of a method of attaching a bezel to a vehicle, wherein according to an embodiment of the present invention, said bezel provides a shaded area on the windshield of the vehicle after installation.

In one embodiment, the method of attaching a bezel to a vehicle includes a step S1. In this step, the bezel is attached to an upper portion of the vehicle.

According to an embodiment, the step of attaching the bezel to an upper portion of the vehicle comprises a step S1a. In this step, the shutter is held before the shutter is fixed to said upper portion by a means for holding said shutter.

According to one embodiment of the method, said means for holding the shutter at said upper portion comprises at least two laterally separated openings, each opening being able to cooperate with a corresponding protruding member to hold the shutter at said upper portion.

According to an embodiment of the method, said opening has a keyhole configuration with a hole portion for receiving the protruding member and a slot portion for holding the protruding member thus received.

According to one embodiment of the method, there are at least two openings in the panel and said protruding elements are located at said upper area.

According to an embodiment of the method, said aperture comprises a fastening part and a cover part, said step for attaching the aperture comprising the step of attaching the fastening part to said upper region and the cover part to the fastening part.

According to an embodiment of the method, said step of holding the shutter at said upper portion comprises the step of using said means for holding the shutter to simultaneously mount additional components on said upper portion.

According to one embodiment of the method, said additional components comprise at least one opening for alignment with an opening of said aperture.

The above description of the preferred embodiments of the present invention is provided for illustration and explanation. It should not be an exhaustive description and is not intended to limit the invention to the variants described. As will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, many changes and variations will be apparent. The embodiments have been chosen and described in order to explain the principles of the invention and their practical applications in the best possible manner and to enable those skilled in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments and with the various modifications suitable for the intended use.

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• US 5669697 [0004]
• US 6099064 [0005]

Claims (18)

Device for attaching a diaphragm ( 10 ) on a vehicle ( 1 ), in which said aperture ( 10 ) a shaded area on the windscreen ( 3 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) after installation and which means ( 50 . 60 ) for attaching the diaphragm ( 10 ) at an upper area ( 2a ) of the vehicle ( 1 ), characterized in that the said means ( 50 . 60 ) for attaching the diaphragm ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) the middle ( 50 ) for holding said aperture ( 10 ) before fixing the panel ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ). Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said means ( 50 ) to hold the shutter ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) at least two laterally separated openings ( 52 ), each opening ( 52 ) with a corresponding outstanding element ( 54 ) can cooperate, so that the aperture ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) is held. Device according to one of the above claims, wherein said opening ( 52 ) a keyhole configuration with a hole area ( 52a ) for receiving an outstanding element ( 54 ) and a slot area ( 52b ) for holding the protruding member thus received ( 54 ) having. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein at least two openings ( 52 ) in the aperture ( 10 ) and the above outstanding elements ( 54 ) at the aforementioned upper area ( 2a ) are located. Device according to one of the preceding claims, in which the said diaphragm ( 10 ) a fastening part ( 20 ) for attachment to said upper area ( 2a ) and a cover part ( 30 ) for attachment to the fastening part ( 20 ). Device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein said means ( 50 ) to hold the shutter ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) is used to simultaneously add additional components ( 70 ) at said upper area ( 2a ). Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein said additional components ( 70 ) at least one opening ( 74a ) for alignment with an opening ( 52 ) of said aperture ( 10 ). Device according to one of claims 2-7, wherein said means ( 50 ) for holding the panel at said upper area three laterally separated openings ( 52 ). Method for attaching a panel ( 10 ) on a vehicle ( 1 ), in which said aperture ( 10 ) a shaded area on the windscreen ( 3 ) of the vehicle ( 1 ) can provide after the attachment and the step for attaching (S1) of the diaphragm ( 10 ) at an upper area ( 2a ) of the vehicle ( 1 ), characterized in that the step of attaching the diaphragm ( 10 ) at said upper area the step for holding (S1a) said aperture ( 10 ) before fixing the panel ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) by the means ( 50 ) for holding the shutter. Method according to claim 9, wherein said means ( 50 ) for holding the shutter at said upper area ( 2a ) at least two laterally separated openings ( 52 ), each opening ( 52 ) with a corresponding outstanding element ( 54 ) cooperates, so that the aperture ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) is held. Method according to 9 or 10, wherein said opening ( 52 ) a keyhole configuration with a hole area ( 52a ) for receiving an outstanding element ( 54 ) and a slot area ( 52b ) for holding the protruding member thus received ( 54 ) having. Method according to one of claims 9-11, wherein at least two openings ( 52 ) in the aperture ( 10 ) and the said outstanding elements ( 54 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) are located. Method according to one of claims 9-12, wherein said aperture ( 10 ) a fastening part ( 20 ) and a cover part ( 30 ), wherein said step of attaching the shutter ( 10 ) the step for attaching the fastening part ( 20 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) and the cover part ( 30 ) on the fastening part ( 20 ). A method according to any one of claims 9-13, wherein said step of holding the shutter ( 10 ) at said upper area ( 2a ) the step of using said agent ( 50 ) to hold the shutter ( 10 ) for the simultaneous attachment of additional components ( 70 ) at said upper area ( 2a ). Method according to claim 14, wherein said additional components ( 70 ) at least one opening ( 74a ) for alignment with an opening ( 52 ) of said aperture ( 10 ). Method according to one of the claims 10-15, wherein said means ( 50 ) for holding the panel at said upper area three laterally separated openings ( 52 ). Cover ( 10 ) for attachment to a vehicle according to any one of claims 9-16. Vehicle ( 1 ) comprising a device according to any one of claims 1-8.

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