DE102017205120A1 - A method of manufacturing a vehicle component and a vehicle component manufactured by this method - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing a vehicle component (1) with a structural part (2), in which a joint receptacle (4) is formed in the structural part (2), and a rubber joint (7, 25) is arranged in the joint receptacle (4) becomes. In order to simplify the assembly and / or calibration of the rubber joint (7, 25) in the joint receptacle (4), the method is characterized in that a completion and / or completion of the joint receptacle (4) and a final assembly of the rubber joint (7 , 25) take place simultaneously in the joint receptacle (4) in a joint assembly step defined thereby.

Description

The invention relates to a method for producing a vehicle component with a structural part, in which a joint receptacle is formed in the structural part, and a rubber joint is arranged in the joint receptacle. Furthermore, the invention relates to a vehicle component, which is manufactured according to such a method.

Such a method and such a vehicle component is known from DE 10 2007 015 615 B4 known. In this case, the joint receptacle is formed from sheet metal strips and a plastic part. After forming the joint receptacle, a rubber joint is pressed into the previously completed joint receptacle.

This has the disadvantage that on the one hand predetermined press-in forces for pressing in the rubber joint in the joint receptacle and on the other hand predetermined Mindestauspresskräfte must be implemented to prevent unwanted loosening of the rubber joint from the joint recording. In this case, the predetermined press-in forces and the minimum extrusion forces may conflict with one another in a target conflict. As a result, the mounting of the rubber joint in the joint receptacle, in particular during pressing, difficult. Furthermore, there is a risk that the required tolerances when using an outer sleeve for the rubber joint can not be met process-reliable and / or reproducible. This can lead to an undesirably high reject rate. When using a rubber joint with an outer sleeve, there is a risk that the geometry of the outer sleeve is influenced in an undesirable manner due to the pressing of the rubber joint in the joint receiving. This may affect the functionality of the rubber joint. In addition, rubber joints or bonded rubber bearings are under great cost pressure, but these should also make a significant contribution to the comfort and / or driving behavior of a vehicle.

It is the object underlying the invention, a method and / or a vehicle component of the type mentioned further such that the assembly and / or calibration of a rubber joint in the joint socket is simplified. In particular, it should be possible to dispense with an additional calibration step and / or a press-fitting process. Preferably, an alternative embodiment should be provided.

The object underlying the invention is achieved by a method according to claim 1 and by means of a vehicle component according to claim 15. Preferred developments of the invention can be found in the subclaims and in the following description.

Accordingly, the method for producing a vehicle component is formed. In this case, the vehicle component can be designed as a chassis component, an assembly carrier, an axle bridge, a transverse gearbox bridge, a vehicle frame part, an auxiliary carrier, a subframe and / or a subframe. A corresponding vehicle component can be installed in a motor vehicle or be provided for a motor vehicle. The vehicle component has a structural part. In this case, the structural part can at least essentially determine or define the basic shape, the contour and / or the shape of the vehicle component. For example, the vehicle component may be formed as a handlebar, wherein the structural part determines the basic shape of the handlebar. In the structural part, a joint receptacle is formed. Here, the formation of the joint seat can be done in a conventional manner. In particular, the joint receptacle has a passage opening or a through hole. In the joint recording a rubber joint is arranged. In particular, the rubber hinge is positioned in the passage opening of the joint receptacle. A completion and / or completion of the joint recording and a final assembly of the rubber joint in the joint recording takes place here simultaneously. The simultaneous completion and / or completion of the joint receptacle on the one hand and the final assembly of the rubber joint on the other hand define a joint assembly step.

It is advantageous that the final determination of the rubber joint in the joint recording is done together and / or in a single step together with the final production of the joint recording. As a result, the production of the vehicle component is simplified with the rubber hinge in the joint socket and / or accelerated. In particular, a pressing in of the rubber joint in the joint recording can be omitted. A completion of the joint receptacle can be understood to mean that, for the final production of the joint receptacle, it is equipped with at least one component of the joint receptacle for the final production of the joint receptacle. This is due to the additional features of the joint recording with the component at the same time the final assembly of the rubber joint. A completion of the joint receptacle is preferably understood to mean a reshaping of the joint receptacle and / or a closing of the joint receptacle in the circumferential direction, the final shape of the joint receptacle being produced on the basis of this reshaping and / or closing. At the same time, the rubber joint is finally mounted in the joint mount due to the completion of the joint recording.

In particular, the rubber joint is formed as a rubber bearing. Thus, in the context of the present application instead of the term rubber hinge the term rubber bearing can be used.

According to a further embodiment, a calibration of the rubber joint is performed during the joint assembly step and / or due to the joint assembly step. In particular, this is a final calibration of the rubber gudgeon. Thus, it is possible to dispense with a separate calibration step. Instead, the completion and / or completion of the joint mount, the final assembly of the rubber joint and the calibration of the rubber joint can be done in a single step. Preferably, a predetermined preload of the rubber gudgeon is set as part of the calibration. Here, the adjustment of the bias in the radial direction with respect to a central longitudinal axis of the rubber joint from outside to inside done and / or directed. In particular, due to the joint receiving a biasing force acting on the rubber joint, preferably in cooperation with an inner sleeve of the rubber joint, realized. Thus, a defined and / or functional bias can be introduced into the rubber joint. In particular, this is required for uncalibrated rubber joints or rubber bearings, in particular for a waiver of an outer sleeve.

The rubber joint and / or the joint receptacle preferably has the central longitudinal axis. Preferably, the central longitudinal axis extends in the axial direction of the rubber joint and / or the joint receptacle. The central longitudinal axes of the rubber joint and the joint socket can coincide. In particular, an inner sleeve, a rubber body and / or an outer sleeve of the rubber joint extends in the axial direction of the central longitudinal axis. The rubber joint, the inner sleeve, the rubber body and / or the outer sleeve may be arranged coaxially to the central longitudinal axis.

In the context of the present application, the term "radial" or "radial direction" may indicate any direction or any direction which is perpendicular to the axial direction of the rubber joint, the joint receptacle and / or the central longitudinal axis.

According to a further development, after the joint assembly step a, in particular final, calibration of the rubber joint is performed. Thus, the calibration of the rubber joint may optionally be made during or due to the joint assembly step or after the joint assembly step. Alternatively, a final calibration of the rubber joint may be composed of a partial calibration during and / or due to the joint assembly step and a further partial calibration after the joint assembly step. Due to the calibration of the rubber joint, a predetermined preload of the rubber joint can be adjusted. In particular, the adjustment of the bias in the radial direction with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the rubber joint from inside to outside. Here, the adjustment of the bias can be realized by means of an inner sleeve of the rubber joint. For example, the diameter of the inner sleeve can be widened, as a result of which a radially inwardly directed outward biasing force acts on the rubber body of the rubber joint.

Preferably, the rubber hinge is arranged in the joint receptacle before the joint assembly step, wherein the joint receptacle is in a partially assembled state before the joint assembly step. In particular, the joint mount in the partially assembled state is not completed and / or completed. The joint receptacle may have a passage opening in the partially assembled state, into which the rubber joint can be introduced. In particular, the rubber joint is only pre-assembled in the partially assembled joint mount. For example, the rubber joint, particularly an outer surface of the rubber joint, is movable relative to the joint receiver in the partially assembled state. Preferably, the placement and / or insertion of the rubber joint in the joint receptacle is facilitated in the partially assembled state of the joint receptacle. In particular, a pressing in of the rubber joint in the joint receiving in the partially assembled state of the joint recording is dispensable.

According to a development, the joint receptacle in the partially assembled state and / or after arranging the rubber joint in the joint receptacle in a peripheral region of the joint receptacle on a free space. In particular, the peripheral region of the joint receptacle is an inner circumference of the joint receptacle, which faces the outer circumference of the rubber joint. Preferably, the peripheral region of the joint receptacle, the inner circumference of the joint receptacle and / or the outer circumference of the rubber joint is aligned at least substantially coaxially to the central longitudinal axis. Due to the clearance between the joint seat and the rubber hinge in the partially assembled state of the joint seat, the rubber joint can be arranged contactless to the joint seat. In particular, due to the free space, the rubber joint is introduced and / or positioned without contact in the joint receptacle.

According to an alternative embodiment, the peripheral region of the joint receptacle has at least one outer circumference of the joint receptacle on. In particular, the peripheral area of the joint receptacle may be a section of the joint receptacle in the circumference of the joint receptacle. Preferably, the rubber joint is introduced with a relation to a predetermined bias lower contact force into the joint receptacle. In this case, the free space in the peripheral region of the joint receptacle allows the rubber joint to be arranged with a contact force in the joint receptacle and / or bears against the joint receptacle, which is lower than the predetermined preload. In this case, the predetermined preload can result from a, in particular final, calibration of the rubber gudgeon, preferably due to the completion and / or completion of the joint mount.

Preferably, the free space is formed as a gap and / or annular gap. For example, the clearance may result as an annular gap between the inner peripheral surface of the pivot receiver and the outer peripheral surface of the rubber joint. Alternatively or additionally, the free space may be formed as a gap in a portion of the peripheral area of the joint receptacle. In particular, the gap and / or annular gap is formed due to the placement of the rubber joint in the partially assembled joint receptacle. Due to the free space, gap and / or annular gap, the pre-assembly of the rubber joint in the partially assembled joint receptacle is thus facilitated.

Preferably, the free space is formed according to a conceivable independent and independent of the present invention embodiment as an annular gap between a, in particular in the circumferential direction of the hinge seat closed and / or ring-like, inner peripheral surface of the hinge seat in the partially assembled state and an outer peripheral surface of the rubber joint.

Preferably, the free space is formed according to a conceivable independent and independent of the present invention conceivable embodiment as a gap in a circumference of the joint receptacle in the partially assembled state. In particular, the scope of the joint seat due to the gap, in particular in the circumferential direction, opened and / or completely interrupted. As a result, the joint receptacle can be flexible and / or elastic. In particular, this flexibility and / or elasticity is limited to the partially assembled state of the joint receptacle. Preferably, the joint receptacle after the completion and / or completion of the same is at least substantially rigid.

According to a further embodiment, at least the joint receptacle is encapsulated with a plastic for transferring the joint receptacle from the partially assembled state into the completed and / or finished state. In this case, the encapsulation can be carried out by means of an injection molding process. In this case, an injection pressure of up to 1000 bar can be realized. In particular, a space adjoining the rubber joint and / or surrounding the rubber joint is filled by means of the plastic. Preferably, the rubber joint is held by the plastic in its final position in the joint receptacle. Thus, the space arranged in the partially assembled state of the joint receiving and in the peripheral region of the joint receiving space can be filled by means of plastic. In particular, a plastic part is formed due to the extrusion coating by means of plastic. Here, the plastic part is a part of the joint recording. The plastic part of the joint receptacle is preferably formed to hold the rubber joint and to complete and / or complete the joint receptacle. Thus, due to the encapsulation with plastic in a single step and thus simultaneously a completion and / or completion of the joint receiving and the final assembly of the rubber joint in the joint recording can be realized.

Preferably, the joint receptacle is formed at least from a receiving portion of the structural part and a plastic part. Here, the receiving portion may be formed as an integral part of the structural part. In particular, the joint receptacle and / or the receiving portion is arranged at one end of the structural part. Preferably, the hinge mount in its partially assembled state, only the receiving portion. Only for completing and / or finishing the joint mount can this be provided with the plastic part. In particular, the plastic part is made after placing the rubber joint in the receiving portion. For this purpose, the receiving portion having a passage opening into which the rubber joint can be arranged. Preferably, the structural part, in particular the receiving portion, and the plastic part are formed of different materials. The structural part may be made of metal, for example. In alternative embodiments, the structural part may be made of a fiber reinforced plastic. Corresponding fibers can be realized as carbon fibers or glass fibers.

According to a further embodiment, a circumferentially open and / or open-ended circumference of the joint receptacle is closed to transfer the joint receptacle from the partially assembled state into the completed and / or finished state. In particular, the circumferentially open joint receptacle and / or the completely perforated circumference of the joint receptacle is completely closed. The scope of Joint support can be closed due to a deformation. This may result in a ring-like shape of the joint receptacle and / or the circumference of the joint receptacle. Due to the annular shape of the joint receptacle and / or the closed circumference, a passage opening of the joint receptacle for receiving the rubber joint may be formed. In particular, the scope of the joint receptacle is closed on the basis of a production of a positive, cohesive and / or frictional connection. Preferably, the joint seat is reliably held in its completed and / or finished state due to the positive, cohesive and / or non-positive connection. A corresponding connection can be formed, for example, as a welded connection, an adhesive connection, a screw connection or a riveted connection. Due to the deformation of the joint receptacle, an inner diameter of the joint receptacle can be reduced. In particular, the joint receptacle in its partially assembled state has a larger inner diameter than in its completed and / or finished state.

According to a development, the joint receptacle is formed from at least one receiving portion of the structural part, wherein the receiving portion may have an annular or ring-segment-like tab and a mounting portion. In particular, the tab in the partially assembled state of the joint seat in the circumferential direction is open or is interrupted by a gap. In particular, the joint mount in the partially assembled state is substantially C-shaped. At the same time, the tab can form a passage opening for receiving the rubber joint. The attachment portion may extend bar-like away from the Lasehe. In particular, the gap between the attachment portion and the structural part is formed. Preferably, the tab is closed by means of a connection between the mounting portion and the structural part for completing and / or finishing the hinge seat in the circumferential direction. In this case, the connection can be designed as a form-fitting, cohesive and / or non-positive connection.

Preferably, a rubber joint is used without outer sleeve. Thus, the rubber joint may be formed by means of an inner sleeve and a rubber body surrounding the inner sleeve. In particular, the rubber body is elastic and / or formed from an elastomer. The outer peripheral surface of the rubber body can also form the outer circumferential surface of the rubber joint at the same time. In the absence of an outer sleeve, a process temperature, in particular when molding the joint receptacle with a plastic for completing and / or completing the joint receptacle, can be selected according to the vulcanization temperature of the rubber material of the rubber body. This can be avoided that a predetermined or specified final hardness of the material of the rubber body is exceeded. Furthermore, post-vulcanization effects can realize a, in particular additional and / or adhesive, adhesion between the plastic and the material of the rubber body. In this case, a bonding agent between the material of the rubber body and the joint mount can be used.

Preferably, when molding the joint mount in the partially assembled state with a plastic for completing and / or finishing the joint mount, the injection pressure, a temperature management, a cooling behavior and / or a radial shrinkage of the plastic are tuned such that a required or predetermined radial stiffness, axial stiffness and / or bias of the rubber joint can be achieved. In particular, a calibration of the rubber joint by means of the inner sleeve in the final mounted state of the rubber joint in the joint socket can take place.

As an alternative to using a rubber joint without an outer sleeve, it is conceivable to use a rubber joint with an outer sleeve. Here, the outer sleeve may be formed of a metal or a plastic. In particular, a calibration of the rubber joint can be carried out by means of the outer sleeve. For example, the inner diameter of the outer sleeve for adjusting a bias voltage can be reduced.

According to a development, the rubber hinge on at least on its outer circumference form-fitting elements for cooperation with corresponding to the form-locking elements formed contours of the joint receptacle. These form-fitting elements and contours of the joint receptacle can be formed as depressions, elevations, depressions, projections, grooves, grooves or the like. In particular, by means of the form-fitting elements and the interaction with the contours of the joint receptacle formed corresponding thereto, a tight fit of the rubber joint in the joint receptacle is realized. In particular, a tight fit of the rubber joint results in the radial direction and / or axial direction with respect to the central longitudinal axis of the rubber joint. Preferably, a connection of the rubber body of the rubber gudgeon to the plastic of the plastic part of the joint receptacle via the interaction of positive locking elements of the rubber gudgeon with the corresponding thereto formed contours of the joint receiving takes place. In addition, a radial adhesion can be realized due to a shrinkage of the plastic of the joint seat on the rubber joint. As a result, and / or due to the interaction of the form-locking elements with the contours of the joint receptacle formed corresponding thereto, the rubber joint can be held axially and / or radially in the desired position in the joint receptacle and occurring operating forces are transmitted to the rubber joint.

Of particular advantage is a vehicle component, which is produced according to the inventive method. In particular, the vehicle component produced according to the method according to the invention is a vehicle component according to the invention described above. Preferably, the method is developed according to all embodiments explained in connection with the vehicle component according to the invention described here. Furthermore, the vehicle component described here can be further developed according to all embodiments explained in connection with the method.

The vehicle component may be a chassis component, a handlebar, a one-point linkage, a two-point link, a three-point link, a multi-point link, a transverse link, a wheel carrier, a tie rod, an axle carrier or the like.

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Ausschnitts eines erfindungsgemäßen ersten Fahrzeugbauteils,
• 2 einen schematischen Längsschnitt des ersten Fahrzeugbauteils gemäß 1,
• 3 einen schematischen Querschnitt des ersten Fahrzeugbauteils gemäß 2,
• 4 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines Gummigelenks für ein erfindungsgemäßes Fahrzeugbauteil,
• Fig. 5a bis jeweils in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht einen Zustand nach 5d erfolgten Teilschritten zum Herstellen des ersten Fahrzeugbauteils gemäß 1 nach einem ersten Verfahren,
• Fig. 6a bis jeweils in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht einen Zustand nach 6e erfolgten Teilschritten zum Herstellen des ersten Fahrzeugbauteils gemäß 1 nach einem zweiten Verfahren,
• Fig. 7a bis jeweils in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht einen Zustand nach 7d erfolgten Teilschritten zum Herstellen eines zweiten erfindungsgemäßen Fahrzeugbauteils nach einem dritten Verfahren,
• Fig. 8a bis jeweils in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht einen Zustand nach 8e erfolgten Teilschritten zum Herstellen des zweiten Fahrzeugbauteils nach einem vierten Verfahren,
• Fig. 9a bis jeweils in einer perspektivischen Seitenansicht einen Zustand nach 9d erfolgten Teilschritten zum Herstellen eines weiteren Fahrzeugbauteils nach einem weiteren Verfahren, und
• 10 eine perspektivische Seitenansicht des erfindungsgemäßen ersten Fahrzeugbauteils.

The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the figures. Here, the same reference numerals refer to the same, similar or functionally identical components or elements. Show it:

• 1 a perspective view of a section of a first vehicle component according to the invention,
• 2 a schematic longitudinal section of the first vehicle component according to 1 .
• 3 a schematic cross section of the first vehicle component according to 2 .
• 4 a perspective view of a rubber joint for a vehicle component according to the invention,
• Fig. 5a to each in a perspective side view of a state 5d Partial steps taken to manufacture the first vehicle component according to 1 after a first procedure,
• Fig. 6a to each in a perspective side view of a state 6e Partial steps taken to manufacture the first vehicle component according to 1 after a second procedure,
• Fig. 7a to each in a perspective side view of a state 7d Sub-steps for producing a second vehicle component according to the invention according to a third method,
• Fig. 8a to each show in a perspective side view of a state 8e Partial steps taken to produce the second vehicle component according to a fourth method,
• Fig. 9a to each in a perspective side view of a state 9d Sub-steps for producing a further vehicle component according to a further method, and
• 10 a perspective side view of the first vehicle component according to the invention.

1 shows a perspective view of a section of a first vehicle component according to the invention 1 , The vehicle component 1 has a structural part 2 on. The structural part 2 essentially determines the basic shape of the vehicle component 1 , In this embodiment, the structural part 2 made of metal. In the area of a free end 3 has the structural part 2 a joint recording 4 on. The joint receptacle 4 has a receiving portion 5 and a plastic part 6 , The receiving portion 5 is as an integral part of the structural part 2 educated. In addition, the receiving section 5 essentially surrounded or enclosed by the plastic of the plastic part 6. In the joint intake 4 a rubber hinge 7 is arranged. The rubber hedgehog 7 has an inner sleeve 8th and a rubber body 9.

2 shows a schematic longitudinal section of the first vehicle component 1 according to 1 , The recording section 5 of the structural part 2 is substantially cylindrical in this embodiment. The plastic part 6 surrounds the receiving portion 5 essentially complete. Here, the plastic part 6 is located on an outer side 10 the receiving section 5 at. Furthermore, there is the plastic part 6 on an inner peripheral surface 11 the receiving section 5 at. This fills the plastic part 6 a kind of annular gap between the inner peripheral surface 11 of the receiving portion 5 and the outer peripheral surface 12 of rubber duck 7.

The cylindrical receiving section 5 , the rubber hedgehog 7 or the inner sleeve 8th and the rubber body 9 are coaxial to a central longitudinal axis 13 arranged. The rubber hinge 7 has on its outer peripheral surface 12 a plurality of form-locking elements 14. The positive locking elements 14 act with correspondingly formed contours 15 the joint recording 4 together. Here are the contours 15 by means of the plastic part 6 educated. The contours 15 are the outer peripheral surface 12 of the rubber joint 7 facing. For better clarity, not all positive locking elements are 14 and contours 15 provided with a reference numeral.

In this embodiment, the positive-locking elements 14 designed as grooves. The contours 15 are formed as corresponding thereto designed projections or webs. Several positive locking elements 14 or contours 15 distribute evenly over the outer peripheral surface 12 , By means of the positive locking elements 14 and the contours 15 is the rubber hedgehog 7 safe at the joint intake 4 held. In an alternative embodiment, the receiving portion 5 of the structural part 2 have additional recesses and / or holes, in which the plastic part 6 engages. As a result, a rotationally secure hold of the plastic part 6 at the receiving portion 5 of the structural part 2 be improved.

3 shows a schematic cross section of the first vehicle component 1 according to 2 , The joint intake 4 forms a passage opening 16 in which the rubber hinge 7 is arranged. In this case, the passage opening extends 16 from a first side of the vehicle component 1 on a side facing away from the first side of the second vehicle component 1 ,

The inner sleeve 8th the rubber goat 7 forms a through hole 17 , According to this embodiment, the through hole is 17 , the passage opening 16 , the rubber hinge 7 and at least substantially the receiving portion 5 of the structural part 2 and the plastic part 6 coaxial to the central longitudinal axis 13 arranged.

4 shows a perspective view of the rubber joint 7 for a vehicle component according to the invention 1 according to 1 , According to this illustration, it can be seen that the outer peripheral surface 12 of the rubber body 9 has a plurality of form-locking elements 14. Specifically, in this embodiment, a plurality of circumferentially uniform in the outer peripheral surface 12 recessed interlocking elements 14.1 present. The form-locking elements 14.1 are formed as depressions. Here, the form-locking elements 14.1 are exemplified blind hole realized. For better clarity, not all positive locking elements 14.1 are provided with a reference numeral.

Furthermore, the rubber body 9 in this embodiment, another positive locking element 14.2. The positive-locking element 14.2 is formed like a groove and surrounds the rubber body 9 in the circumferential direction or coaxial with the central longitudinal axis 13 like a ring. The positive-locking elements 14.1 are arranged in this example within the positive-locking element 14.2.

By means of the interlocking elements 14.1 and 14.2 and corresponding thereto formed contours 15 the plastic part 6 is the rubber hedgehog 7 both in the radial direction and in the axial direction in the joint socket 4 of the vehicle component 1 according to the 1 to 3 held securely due to a positive connection.

Furthermore, the rubber body 9 at a first end a circumferential and radial to the central longitudinal axis 13 outwardly projecting flange 18 on. The flange 18 is according to 1 on an outside of the joint receptacle 4 at.

5a to 5d each show in a perspective side view a state after sub-steps for producing the first vehicle component 1 according to 1 after a first procedure.

5a shows the free end of the structural part 2 with the receiving section 5 , The receiving portion 5, in this embodiment, a ring-like or ring-segment-like and C-shaped curved tab 19 on. A free end of the tab 19 is in the direction of the structural part 2 looking. Here, the free end of the tab 19 a fixing section 20 on. The attachment section 20 is formed substantially web-like in this embodiment. Furthermore, the attachment portion 20 has openings 21 on, leading to further breakthroughs 22 of the structural part 2 are formed correspondingly. The attachment section 20 is from the structural part 2 spaced. This is the tab 19 pierced in the circumferential direction or open.

5b shows the tab 19 in a closed state. For this purpose, the attachment portion 20 has been on a facing side of the structural part 2 hung up. By means of a fastener 23 becomes the attachment section 20 held on the structural part 2. Here, the fastener passes through 23 the breakthroughs 21 . 22 according to 5a , The joint intake 4 is in accordance with 5b in a partially assembled state. Here is by means of the receiving section 5 the passage opening 16 is formed.

5c shows the joint recording 4 in the partially assembled state according to Figure 5b, wherein in the through hole 16 the rubber hedgehog 7 is arranged. Here, in this embodiment, between the rubber joint 7 and the receiving section 5 or the joint receptacle 4 formed in the partially assembled state, a free space 24. The open space 24 is in this example as a Annular gap formed. In detail, the free space 24 between the outer peripheral surface 12 of the rubber body 9 of the rubber joint 7 and the inner peripheral surface 11 formed the receiving portion 5, see also 2 and 3 , To keep the gum joint at a distance 7 from the inner peripheral surface 11 can be used here unspecified and suitably trained tool.

5d shows the joint recording 4 in a completed or finished state according to 1 , This was the joint recording 4 in its partially assembled state according to 5c encapsulated or overmoulded with a plastic material.

This will cause the plastic part 6 educated. The plastic of the plastic part 6 fills the free space 24 out. At the same time the tab 19 and the attachment portion 20 of the plastic of the plastic part 6 covered.

Due to the production of the plastic part 6 takes place in a single step or at the same time a completion or completion of the joint seat 4 and the final assembly of the rubber joint 7 in the joint socket 4 ,

6a to 6e each show in a perspective side view a state after sub-steps for producing the first vehicle component 1 according to 1 after a second procedure.

6a agrees 5a agree, in this respect, reference is made to avoid repetition on the local description.

According to 6b gets into the open ring-like tab 19 the rubber hedgehog 7 arranged. Here, in this embodiment, between the rubber joint 7 and the receiving section 5 or the joint recording 4 in the partially assembled state, a free space 24 educated. To keep the gum joint at a distance 7 from the inner peripheral surface 11 can be used here unspecified and suitably trained tool.

After that, according to 6c the ring-like flap 19 closed, in which the attachment portion 20 on a facing side of the structural part 2 is hung up.

6d equals to 5c , Accordingly, the free space 24 after closing the tab 19 formed in this example as an annular gap. In detail, the clearance 24 is between the outer peripheral surface 12 of the rubber body 9 the rubber joint 7 and the inner peripheral surface 11 the receiving section 5 educated.

6e corresponds to Figure 5d, so far reference is made to avoid repetition on the local description. This was the joint recording 4 in its partially assembled state according to 6d encapsulated or overmoulded with a plastic material.

Due to the production of the plastic part 6 takes place in a single step or at the same time a completion or completion of the joint seat 4 and the final assembly of the rubber joint 7 in the joint socket 4 ,

7a to 7d each show in a perspective side view a state after sub-steps for producing a second vehicle component according to the invention according to a third method. Here, this third method essentially corresponds to the first method according to FIGS. 5a to 5d, but instead of a rubber doubler 7 a rubber hedgehog 25 is used. Here, the rubber joint 25 an outer sleeve 26 on.

According to 7c is the free space 24 also formed as an annular gap in this example. In detail, the free space 24 between the outer circumferential surface of the rubber joint 25 namely, the outer peripheral surface of the outer sleeve 26 , and the inner peripheral surface 11 the receiving section 5 educated. To keep the gum joint at a distance 25 from the inner peripheral surface 11 a not shown in detail and suitably trained tool can be used.

8a to 8e each show in a perspective side view a state after sub-steps for producing the second vehicle component according to a fourth method.

Here correspond to the 8a to 8e essentially the figures 6a to 6e, in which case the rubber joint 25 with the outer sleeve 26 is used.

According to 8b gets into the open ring-like tab 19 the rubber hedgehog 25 arranged. Here, in this embodiment, between the rubber joint 25 and the receiving section 5 or the joint recording 4 in the partially assembled state, a free space 24 educated. To keep the gum joint at a distance 25 from the inner peripheral surface 11 can be used here unspecified and suitably trained tool.

Corresponding 8e became the joint intake 4 in its partially assembled state according to 8d encapsulated or overmoulded with a plastic material.

Due to the production of the plastic part 6 takes place in a single step or at the same time a completion or completion of the joint seat 4 and the final assembly of the rubber joint 25 in the joint socket 4 ,

9a to 9d each show in a perspective side view a state after sub-steps for producing a further vehicle component according to a further method.

In this embodiment, the ring-like tab 19 several holes 27 on. Due to the open design of the ring-like flap 19 this has a free space in its peripheral area 28 on. In this embodiment, the clearance 28 is formed in the manner of a gap, wherein the circumference of the joint seat 4 due to the free space 28 open or completely interrupted.

According to 9a is the joint recording 4 according to this embodiment already in a partially assembled state.

According to the 9b gets into the open ring-like tab 19 the rubber hedgehog 7 arranged. In this embodiment, the rubber joint lies in this embodiment 7 at the receiving portion 5 or the joint recording 4 in its partially assembled state. This is the rubber joint 7 already held or pre-assembled.

9c shows the joint recording 4 in a completed or finished state. This is the tab 19 closed, in which the attachment portion 20 on a facing side of the structural part 2 is hung up. By means of a fastening means 23 of the attachment portion 20 on the structural part 2 held.

Due to the closing of the tab 19 takes place in a single step or at the same time a completion or completion of the joint recording 4 and the final assembly of the rubber joint 7 in the joint socket 4 ,

9d shows the already fully mounted joint mount 4 additionally encapsulated or overmoulded with a plastic material. This will be a plastic part 29 educated. The plastic of the plastic part 29 fill in the holes 27 out. At the same time the tab 19 and the attachment section 20 covered by the plastic of the plastic part 29.

10 shows a perspective side view of the first vehicle component according to the invention 1. In this embodiment, the vehicle component 1 designed as a wishbone. Furthermore, the vehicle component 1 designed as a three-point link. Here, the vehicle component 1 a first rubber joint 7.1 and a second rubber joint 7.2 and a ball joint 30 on.

LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1

vehicle component

2

structure part

3

free end

4

joint Taping

5

receiving portion

6

Plastic part

7

rubber joint

8th

inner sleeve

9

rubber body

10

outside

11

Inner circumferential surface

12

Outer circumferential surface

13

central longitudinal axis

14

Form-fitting element

15

contour

16

Through opening

17

Through Hole

18

flange

19

flap

20

attachment section

21

breakthrough

22

breakthrough

23

fastener

24

free space

25

rubber joint

26

outer sleeve

27

hole

28

free space

29

Plastic part

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ball joint

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• DE 102007015615 B4 [0002]

Claims (15)

Method for producing a vehicle component (1) with a structural part (2), in which a joint receptacle (4) is formed in the structural part (2), and a rubber joint (7, 25) is arranged in the joint receptacle (4), characterized in that a completion and / or completion of the joint receptacle (4) and a final assembly of the rubber joint (7, 25) in the joint receptacle (4) take place simultaneously in a joint assembly step defined thereby. Method according to Claim 1 , characterized in that during the joining assembly step and / or due to the Fügemontageschrittes, in particular final, calibration of the Gummigelenks (7, 25) is performed, preferably a predetermined bias of Gummigelenks (7, 25) is set, in particular, the adjustment of the bias voltage in the radial direction with respect to a central longitudinal axis (13) of the rubber joint (7, 25) from outside to inside. Method according to Claim 1 or 2 , in particular a final calibration of the rubber joint (7, 25) is performed, preferably a predetermined preload of the rubber joint (7, 25) is set, in particular the adjustment of the preload in the radial direction with respect to a central longitudinal axis ( 13) of the rubber gudgeon (7, 25) from the inside to the outside by means of an inner sleeve (8) of the rubber gudgeon (7, 25). Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber hinge (7, 25) is arranged in the joint receptacle (4) before the joint assembly step, wherein the joint receptacle (4) is in a partially assembled state before the joint assembly step. Method according to Claim 4 , characterized in that the articulated receptacle (4) in the partially assembled state and / or after arranging the rubber joint (7, 25) in the joint receptacle (4) in a peripheral region of the joint receptacle (4) has a free space (24, 28), In particular, due to the free space (24, 28), the rubber hinge (7, 25) is introduced into the joint receptacle (4) without contact or with a lower contact force with respect to a predetermined pretension. Method according to Claim 5 , characterized in that the free space (24, 28) is formed as a gap and / or annular gap, in particular the gap and / or annular gap is formed due to the placement of the rubber joint (7, 25) in the partially assembled joint receptacle (4). Method according to Claim 5 or 6 , characterized in that the free space (24, 28) as an annular gap between a, in particular closed and / or annular, inner peripheral surface (11) of the joint receptacle (4) in the partially assembled state and an outer peripheral surface (12) of the rubber joint (7, 25) is formed. Method according to one of Claims 5 to 7 , characterized in that the free space (24, 28) is formed as a gap in a circumference in the joint receptacle (4) in the partially assembled state, wherein the periphery of the joint receptacle (4) due to the gap, in particular in the circumferential direction, open and / or completely interrupted. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that for transferring the joint receptacle (4) from a partially assembled state in the completed and / or finished state, at least the joint receptacle (4) is encapsulated with a plastic, in particular a is attached to the rubber joint (7, 25) adjoining and / or the rubber hinge (7, 25) surrounding the free space (24, 28) filled by the plastic, preferably a plastic part (6) of the joint receptacle for holding the rubber joint (7, 25) and for completion and / or completion of the joint receptacle (4) formed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the joint receptacle (4) at least from a receiving portion (5) of the structural part (2) and a plastic part (6, 29) is formed, in particular the plastic part (6, 29) after the Arranging the rubber joint (7, 25) in the receiving portion (5) made, preferably, the structural part (2) and the plastic part (6, 29) are formed of different materials. Method according to one of Claims 1 to 8th , characterized in that for the transfer of the joint receptacle (4) from a partially assembled state in the completed and / or finished state a circumferentially open and / or open-ended circumference of the joint receptacle (4) is closed, in particular the circumference of the joint receptacle (4 ) due to a deformation and / or a production of a positive, cohesive and / or non-positive connection closed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the joint receptacle (4) at least from a receiving portion (5) of the structural part (2) is formed, wherein the receiving portion (5) has a ring-like or ring-segment-like tab (19) and a fastening portion (20 ), in particular is the tab (19) in the partially assembled state of the joint receptacle (4) in the circumferential direction open or is interrupted by a gap, preferably the tab (19) by means of a connection between the mounting portion (20) and the structural part (2) for completing and / or finishing the Joint receptacle (4) closed in the circumferential direction. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a rubber hinge (7, 25) without outer sleeve (26) is used, in particular, the rubber hinge (7, 25) by means of an inner sleeve (8) and the inner sleeve (8) surrounding the rubber body (9) formed. Method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rubber hinge (7, 25) on its outer circumference form-fitting elements (14) for cooperation with corresponding to the form-locking elements (14) formed contours (15) of the joint receptacle (4), in particular by means of the form-locking elements (14) and the interaction with the correspondingly formed contours (15) of the joint receptacle (4) a firm seat of Gummigelenks (4), preferably in the radial and / or axial direction with respect to a central longitudinal axis (13) of the Gummigelenks (7, 25 ), realized in the joint receptacle (4). Vehicle component produced according to one of the preceding claims.

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