DE102020108721A1 - Cross member arrangement in a vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

The present application relates to a cross member arrangement (100), which can be connected to an A-pillar (153) of a vehicle, with a tubular cross member (101, 101-1) which extends along a cross member direction (125-1), and a Having cross member end (124); a fastener (109) shaped to fasten the cross member assembly (100) to the A-pillar (153) of the vehicle, the fastener (109) being spaced from the tubular cross member (101, 101-1); and a connecting element (107) which has a first connecting section (127-1) which is materially connected to the cross member end (124) and which has a second connecting section (127-2) which is materially connected to the fastening element (109) is, wherein the second connecting section (127-2) is arranged opposite the first connecting section (127-1) axially offset to the cross member direction (125-1) and offset transversely to the cross member direction (125-1), the second connecting section (127 -2) has a first opening (141-1), the fastening element (109) having a second opening (141-2), the first opening (141-1) and second opening (141-2) being arranged in alignment with one another and are shaped to pass through a fastener (155) for mounting the cross member assembly (100) on the A-pillar (153) of the vehicle.

Description

The present disclosure relates to a cross member arrangement in a vehicle, in particular a cross member arrangement which can be connected to an A-pillar in a vehicle.

In vehicles, cross member arrangements are installed which are designed in particular as instrument panel supports arranged in a cockpit of the vehicle. Corresponding cross member arrangements or instrument panel supports are attached between the A-pillars of the vehicle. The A-pillars of the vehicle are load-bearing pillars that connect the roof area of the vehicle with the chassis. Depending on the length of the vehicle, the vehicle can have a multiplicity of vehicle pillars, which are designated as A-pillars, B-pillars, C-pillars and D-pillars in a sequence extending from the front of the vehicle to the rear of the vehicle. Due to the limited space available in the cockpit of the vehicle, corresponding cross member arrangements between the A-pillars often have bends which are compensated for by connecting elements.

In the DE 10 2004 026 876 A1 discloses a mounting arrangement for a cross member in a vehicle.

In the EP 2 038 164 B1 a support element for a cockpit carrier is disclosed.

It is the object of the present disclosure to provide a cross member arrangement that can advantageously be connected to an A-pillar.

This object is achieved by the features of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims, the description and the accompanying figures.

The present disclosure is based on the knowledge that a connecting element, which is arranged between a cross member end of a tubular cross member and a fastening element spaced apart therefrom for fastening to an A-pillar, ensures particularly effective stabilization of the connection between the cross member and the A-pillar so that forces released in the event of a vehicle collision can be effectively absorbed.

Here, the cross member arrangement has a fastening element which is shaped to fasten the cross member arrangement to the A-pillar of the vehicle, the fastening element being arranged at a distance from the cross member of the cross member arrangement. For the structural connection between the fastening element and the cross member, the cross member arrangement has a connecting element which connects the fastening element to the cross member.

The present disclosure is based on the further knowledge that a fastening means, in particular fastening screw and / or fastening pin, is provided by a first opening, which is formed in the connecting element, and a second opening, which is arranged in alignment with the first opening and is formed in the fastening element, can be passed through the first and second openings to secure the cross member assembly to the A-pillar of the vehicle.

Because the second opening is formed in the fastening element and the first opening is formed in the connection element, no additional stabilization element is required between the fastening element and the connection element, so that a structurally simplified cross member arrangement with a simultaneously advantageous stability can be obtained.

According to a first aspect, the disclosure relates to a cross member arrangement, which can be connected to an A-pillar of a vehicle, with a tubular cross member which extends along a cross member direction and has a cross member end; a fastener shaped to secure the cross member assembly to the A-pillar of the vehicle, the fastener being spaced from the tubular cross member; and a connecting element which has a first connecting section which is materially connected to the cross member end and which has a second connecting section which is materially connected to the fastening element, the second connecting section being offset axially to the cross member direction and transversely to the first connecting section Cross member direction is offset, wherein the second connecting portion has a first opening, wherein the fastening element has a second opening, wherein the first opening and second opening are arranged in alignment with each other and for the implementation of a fastening means for mounting the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the vehicle are shaped.

This achieves the technical advantage that a stable and effective connection between the fastening element and the tubular cross member can be achieved through the connecting element.

Since the fastening element and the end of the crossbeam are arranged at a distance from one another, the connecting element bridges the distance between the fastening element and the end of the crossbeam. Here, the connecting element is in particular arranged at least in sections between the fastening element and the cross member.

By offsetting the second connecting section of the connecting element with respect to the first connecting section axially to the cross member direction and transversely to the cross member direction, the fastening element is displaced axially to the cross member direction and transversely to the cross member direction with respect to the cross member end.

Thus, a flexible, optimized connection, adapted to the specific installation space situation, between the fastening element and the cross member end can be achieved by the connecting element.

In particular, the fastening element is displaced with respect to the cross member end by a longitudinal offset axially to the cross member direction and by a transverse offset transversely to the cross member direction. In particular, the longitudinal offset extends from an edge of a first connection contact area of the first connection section facing the second connection section to an extension of a second connection contact area of the second connection section. In particular, the longitudinal offset is greater than the transverse offset.

By means of the first and second openings, which are arranged in alignment with one another, an effective fastening of the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the vehicle can be ensured by means of the implementation of the fastening means.

Because the second opening is shaped in the fastening element and the first opening is shaped in the connecting element, in particular the second connecting section, no additional stabilizing element is required between the fastening element and the connecting element, so that a structurally simplified cross member arrangement with a simultaneously advantageous Stability can be obtained.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cross member arrangement has a fastening means, in particular a fastening screw and / or fastening pin, which is passed through the first and second opening in order to fasten the cross member arrangement to the A-pillar of the vehicle.

This has the technical advantage that a particularly effective and stable attachment of the cross member arrangement to the A-pillar of the vehicle is made possible.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connection element is curved and the second connection section extends along a second section direction, which extends in particular axially to the cross member direction, and the first connection section extends from the second connection section along a first section direction, the first section direction with the second section direction includes in particular an angle.

This achieves the technical advantage that the second connection section extending axially to the cross member direction can ensure an advantageous longitudinal offset of the second connection section relative to the first connection section axially to the cross member direction, and that the first connection section provides an advantageous longitudinal offset of the second connection section axially the cross member direction and an advantageous transverse offset can be ensured transversely to the cross member direction.

As an alternative to including an angle between the first section direction and the second section direction, the curved connecting element can also include a global radius of curvature.

In an advantageous embodiment, the second connection section has a second connection contact area which is materially connected to the fastening element, the first connection section having a first connection contact area which is materially connected to the cross member end, the first connection contact area extending in particular at an angle to the second connection contact area .

This achieves the technical advantage that the respective connection contact areas can provide advantageous connections between the connection element and the fastening element or the end of the cross member. The particularly angular extension of the first connection contact area with respect to the second connection contact area enables, in particular, an effective force transmission between the fastening element and the end of the cross member.

In an advantageous embodiment, the second connection section has a third connection contact area, which is materially connected to the fastening element, the third connection contact area in particular extends at an angle to the second connection contact area.

This achieves the technical advantage that an advantageous and stable connection between the second connection section and the fastening element, in particular at two different areas of the second connection section, can be ensured through the third connection contact area, in particular in conjunction with the second connection contact area.

In particular, the second connection contact area and the third connection contact area are arranged on different sides of the second connection section.

In particular, the third connection contact area extends at least in sections in a curved manner along the connection element.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening element has a fastening contact surface, the second connection section having a second connection contact area, which is materially connected, in particular welded, to the fastening contact surface.

This has the technical advantage that stable contact between the fastening element and the connecting element is ensured.

In particular, the fastening contact surface is designed as a continuous fastening contact surface or, in particular, the fastening contact surface has at least one recess.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening element has a further fastening contact surface, which extends in particular at an angle to the fastening contact surface, for fastening the cross member arrangement to the A-pillar.

This has the technical advantage that stable fastening of the A-pillar is ensured by the fastening element. Here, the A-pillar can be fastened in particular to the further fastening contact surface and to the fastening contact surface.

In particular, the further fastening contact surface extends at right angles to the fastening contact surface.

In particular, the further fastening contact surface has an L-shape.

In particular, the further fastening contact surface is connected to the fastening contact surface at least in sections, in particular over the entire length.

In particular, the further fastening contact surface has at least one recess.

In an advantageous embodiment, the second connection section has a third connection contact area, which is materially connected, in particular welded, to the further fastening contact surface.

This achieves the technical advantage that the third connection contact area can ensure effective attachment to the further attachment contact surface.

In an advantageous embodiment, the further fastening contact surface has the second opening of the fastening element.

This achieves the technical advantage that an advantageous positioning of the second opening formed in the further fastening contact surface in relation to the first opening formed in the connecting element, in particular in the second connecting section, can be ensured.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connecting element has a wall which forms a rear side, an upper side and a lower side of the connecting element, an element opening being formed in a front side of the connecting element, the element opening being in particular 1/3 to 3/4 of a longitudinal offset of the connecting element extends.

This achieves the technical advantage that the connecting element which is open on the front side achieves an advantageous weight reduction of the connecting element without the stability of the connecting element being impaired. In addition, the length of the weld seam can advantageously be adjusted.

In particular, the element opening encompasses the front side of the connecting element at least in sections, in particular completely.

In particular, the element opening extends from the fastening element to the cross member end. This has the technical advantage that a stable fastening element with a reduced weight can be provided.

In an advantageous embodiment, the element opening is delimited by an opening edge that runs around the element opening at least in sections, the opening edge being designed in particular as a straight opening edge in order to obtain a U-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element.

This achieves the technical advantage that an advantageous connection between the connecting element and the fastening element can be obtained, depending on the shape of the opening edge surrounding the element opening at least in sections.

In particular, the opening edge with the U-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element is designed as a flangeless opening edge. As a result, a corresponding connecting element with a flangeless opening edge can be formed as a simple bent part.

Alternatively, the opening edge can in particular be designed as a folded opening edge in order to obtain an omega-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element.

In particular, the opening edge is designed as an opening edge with a flange, the flange in particular being connected at least in sections to the fastening element, in particular to the further fastening contact surface of the fastening element.

In particular, the opening edge, in particular the opening edge with a flange, protrudes over the top and the bottom of the connecting element.

In an advantageous embodiment, the further fastening contact surface has a fastening contact surface collar which at least partially encircles the further fastening contact surface, the fastening contact surface collar being in particular rearranged in order to overlap the third connection contact area.

This achieves the technical advantage that the fastening contact surface collar ensures effective stabilization between the fastening element, in particular the further fastening contact surface, and the connecting element, since effective stabilization is ensured in particular in the overlapping area between the fastening contact surface collar and the third connection contact area.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening contact area covers the second connection contact area of the second connection section and / or the further fastening contact area covers the third connection contact area of the second connection section at least in sections, in particular completely.

This achieves the technical advantage that particularly effective stabilization between the second connection section and the fastening element can be ensured by covering the second connection contact area or third connection contact area by the respective fastening contact area or further fastening contact area. In particular, the advantageous cover increases the flexural rigidity and the buckling rigidity.

In particular, the further fastening contact area covers the third connection contact area, in particular an open front side of the third connection contact area, by at least one third, in particular by at least half.

In particular, the fastening contact surface completely covers the second connection contact area.

In particular, the fastening contact surface protrudes beyond the second connection contact area, in particular beyond an upper side of the wall of the second connection contact area.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening element, in particular the further fastening contact surface, has a third opening which is shaped to pass through a further fastening means for mounting the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

This achieves the technical advantage that the additional fastening means passed through the third opening enables a particularly advantageous installation of the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the vehicle, since the fastening means passed through the first and second opening and the third opening Opening guided further fastening means a connection to the A-pillar of the vehicle can be provided at two different areas of the fastening element. As a result, a larger-area load distribution is achieved and a lower risk of weld seam cracks is ensured.

In particular, the third opening is arranged on a side of the further fastening contact surface facing away from the third connection contact area.

In an advantageous embodiment, the fastening element has a support element, in particular a support sleeve, which is arranged between the fastening contact surface and the further fastening contact surface, the support element having a first element edge facing the further fastening contact surface, which is materially connected to the further fastening contact surface, and the support element has a second element side facing away from the first element edge, in which a fourth opening is formed, the third and fourth openings being arranged in alignment with one another, and being shaped to pass through a further fastening means for mounting the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

This achieves the technical advantage that the support element, in particular the support sleeve, ensures particularly effective stabilization of the contact area between the further fastening contact surface and the A-pillar of the vehicle.

In an advantageous embodiment, the first opening is formed in the rear side of a wall of the second connecting section of the connecting element.

This achieves the technical advantage that an advantageous, aligned arrangement can be ensured between the first and second opening.

In an advantageous embodiment, the connecting element is shaped as a bent part.

This has the technical advantage that the connecting element can be easily manufactured.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cross member end has a cross member face and a cross member outer side encircling the cross member face, the first connecting section being connected in particular to the cross member outer side.

This achieves the technical advantage that an effective connection can be ensured between the first connecting section and the end of the cross member.

In an advantageous embodiment, the first connection section has a first connection area, in particular a contact edge, which is connected to the end of the cross member, in particular partially encompassing the cross member outside.

This achieves the technical advantage that effective contact between the end of the crossbeam and the connecting element can be ensured through the first connection area, in particular the contact edge.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cross member end has a fastening opening for fastening a support element.

This achieves the technical advantage that effective fastening of the cross member arrangement to a body of the vehicle is ensured.

In an advantageous embodiment, the second connection section is transversely offset from the first connection section along a transverse offset by more than 5 mm, in particular more than 10 mm, in particular more than 20 mm, and / or the second connection section is offset from the first connection section along a transverse offset more than a cross-sectional width of the cross member transversely offset.

This achieves the technical advantage that the distance between the connection contact area of the connection element and the upper or vertical end of a fastening contact surface of the fastening element enables effective tolerance compensation through sufficient space for the arrangement of horizontal and / or vertical weld seams, which is necessary for a effective attachment between the connecting element and the fastening element can be used.

In an advantageous embodiment, the cross member arrangement has a further fastening element which is designed to fasten the cross member arrangement to a further A-pillar, which is opposite the first A-pillar, the further fastening element having a contact surface which is connected to the tubular crossbeam is connected, the contact surface in particular having an opening through which the tubular crossbeam is guided at least in sections in order to ensure tolerance compensation.

According to a second aspect, the disclosure relates to a cross member arrangement, which can be connected to a further A-pillar of a vehicle, with a further tubular cross member which extends along a further cross member direction and has a further cross member end; and a further fastening element which is designed to fasten the cross member arrangement to the further A-pillar of the vehicle, the further fastening element having a contact surface which is connected to the further tubular cross member, the contact surface in particular having an opening through which the further tubular cross member is guided at least in sections to ensure tolerance compensation.

This achieves the technical advantage that the further fastening element ensures an effective connection between the further tubular cross member and the further A-pillar. In particular, the further tubular cross member guided through the opening is welded to the contact surface on one side or on more than one side. Depending on how far the further tubular cross member is guided through the opening, tolerance compensation can thus be ensured in order to ensure an advantageous adaptation of the cross member arrangement to the respective installation situation.

In an advantageous embodiment according to the first and / or second aspect, the cross member arrangement has a connecting sleeve arrangement for connecting a cross member, in particular a first tubular cross member, to a further cross member, in particular a second tubular cross member of an instrument panel carrier in a vehicle, the connecting sleeve arrangement being one of the respective cross members partially encircling the sleeve edge which rests against the respective cross member, the sleeve edge having a slot to ensure that the circumferential sleeve edge is effectively pushed onto the respective cross member, and wherein the sleeve edge in the area of the slot is connected, in particular welded, to the respective cross member .

According to a third aspect, the disclosure relates to a cross member arrangement, a connecting sleeve arrangement for connecting a cross member, in particular a first tubular cross member, to a further cross member, in particular a second tubular cross member of an instrument panel carrier in a vehicle, wherein the connecting sleeve arrangement has a sleeve edge that runs around the respective cross member in sections rests against the respective crossbeam, the sleeve edge having a slot to ensure that the circumferential sleeve edge is effectively pushed onto the respective crossbeam, and the sleeve edge in the area of the slot is firmly connected to the respective crossbeam, in particular welded.

This achieves the technical advantage that the connecting sleeve arrangement enables an advantageous connection between different transversely joined cross members of the cross member arrangement. In particular, the connecting sleeve arrangement is designed as a straight or a curved connecting sleeve arrangement.

According to a fourth aspect, the disclosure relates to a motor vehicle with an A-pillar and a cross member arrangement according to the first, second or third aspect, with a fastening means, in particular fastening screw and / or fastening pin, which is passed through the first opening and the second opening to the To attach cross member assembly to the A-pillar of the motor vehicle.

As a result, the technical advantage is achieved that an effective fastening of the cross member arrangement on the A-pillar of the motor vehicle can be achieved by the fastening means.

• 1 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Querträgeranordnung für ein Fahrzeug gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 2 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Querträgeranordnung für ein Fahrzeug mit einem Querträgerende, einem Befestigungselement und einem Verbindungselement gemäß einer Ausführungsform;
• 3 zeigt eine Explosionsdarstellung der in 2 dargestellten Querträgeranordnung;
• 4 zeigt eine Rückseitenansicht der in 2 und 3 dargestellten Querträgeranordnung;
• 5 zeigt eine Schnittdarstellung der in 2, in 3 und 4 dargestellten Querträgeranordnung;
• 6 zeigt eine perspektivische Ansicht einer Querträgeranordnung für ein Fahrzeug gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform;
• 7A-7D zeigen perspektivische und schematische Darstellungen einer Querträgeranordnung gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform; und 8A-8B zeigen perspektivische Darstellungen einer Querträgeranordnung gemäß einer weiteren Ausführungsform.

Further exemplary embodiments are explained with reference to the accompanying figures. Show it:

• 1 FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a cross member assembly for a vehicle according to an embodiment; FIG.
• 2 shows a perspective view of a cross member assembly for a vehicle with a cross member end, a fastening element and a connecting element according to an embodiment;
• 3 shows an exploded view of the in 2 illustrated cross member assembly;
• 4th FIG. 11 shows a rear view of the FIG 2 and 3 illustrated cross member assembly;
• 5 shows a sectional view of the in 2 , in 3 and 4th illustrated cross member assembly;
• 6th shows a perspective view of a cross member assembly for a vehicle according to a further embodiment;
• 7A-7D show perspective and schematic representations of a cross member arrangement according to a further embodiment; and 8A-8B show perspective representations of a cross member arrangement according to a further embodiment.

1 FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a cross member arrangement for a vehicle according to an embodiment.

In vehicles, cross member arrangements are installed which are designed in particular as instrument panel supports arranged in a cockpit of the vehicle. Corresponding cross member arrangements or instrument panel supports are attached between the A-pillars of the vehicle. Corresponding cross member arrangements or Instrument panel supports not only carry the instrument panel arranged on a dashboard, but also serve to fasten a steering column, any airbag modules that may be present, or any air conditioning system in the vehicle. Another function is also to absorb and transmit side impact forces.

Due to the limited space available in the cockpit of the vehicle, cross member arrangements have bends, the design of which is determined, for example, by the bend radius and the material used.

The cross member assembly 100 , in particular instrument panel supports, according to the in 1 The illustrated embodiment according to the present disclosure has a first tubular cross member 101-1 and a second tubular cross member 101-2 on, which by a connecting sleeve assembly 103 are connected to each other. In the 1 is the connector sleeve assembly 103 in particular as a curved connecting sleeve arrangement 103 , in particular S-shaped curved connecting sleeve arrangement 103 educated.

A first end of the cross member 124 of the first cross member 101-1 is through a fastener 107 with a fastener 109 connected, the fastener 109 is formed, the cross member assembly 100 at an in 1 to attach not shown first A-pillar of the vehicle. The connecting element 107 is designed in particular curved.

A second end of the cross member 111 of the second cross member 101-2 is in this embodiment by a third cross member 101-3 with another fastener 113 connected, the further fastening element 113 is formed, the cross member assembly 100 at an in 1 to attach not shown second A-pillar of the vehicle, which is opposite to the first A-pillar. The other fastener 113 can also be an integral part of the second end of the cross member 111 be, for example in the form of one or more through openings. The second cross member 101-2 can also up to the further fastening element 113 consistently in one piece or as a so-called tailored welded blank component, so that a joint connection with a third cross member 101-3 not applicable.

On the third cross member 101-3 is a body fastener 117 for attaching the cross member assembly 100 arranged on an A-pillar of the vehicle.

On the third cross member 101-3 is also a handlebar posture 119 to hold one in 1 not shown arranged steering column of the vehicle, the handlebar posture 119 especially with the body fastening element 117 connected is.

The one in the 1 handlebar bracket shown 119 is in particular as an upwardly open in cross-section U-shaped handlebar bracket 119 formed and has two longitudinal struts 119-1 on which by a cross brace 119-2 are connected. On the handlebar bracket 119 can an in 1 not shown threaded element and a steering column are attached. In particular, the two longitudinal struts 119-1 designed as upwardly U-profiles and by a downwardly open in cross-section U-profile-shaped cross brace 119-2 connected, in particular in the overlap area of the struts 119-1 , 119-2 Threaded elements are arranged for fastening the steering column.

On the connector sleeve assembly 103 is a first support element 121-1 , in particular tunnel support, arranged, which is attached to a vehicle floor of the vehicle. On the connector sleeve assembly 103 is a second support element 121-2 arranged, which is attached to a body of the vehicle. On the connector sleeve assembly 103 can be a third support element 121-3 be arranged on which an instrument panel of the vehicle is attached.

Another support element 121-4 , in particular tunnel support, is on the third cross member 101-3 arranged, the further support element 121-4 is attached to a vehicle floor of the vehicle.

That on the third cross member 101-3 attached further support element 121-4 is with the one on the connector sleeve assembly 103 attached first support element 121-1 by cross braces 123 tied together.

2 shows a perspective view of a cross member arrangement for a vehicle with a cross member end, a fastening element and a connecting element according to an embodiment.

The cross member assembly 100 has a cross member 101 , in particular a first cross member 101-1 on which a first cross member end 124 having, wherein the first cross member 101-1 along a first cross member direction 125-1 extends.

The cross member assembly 100 has a fastener 109 on, the fastener 109 is shaped, the cross member assembly 100 at an in 2 to attach not shown first A-pillar of the vehicle.

Here is the fastener 109 from the tubular cross member 101 , in particular from the first tubular cross member 101-1 , spaced apart.

The cross member assembly 100 has a connecting element 107 on, which has a first connection section 127-1 has, which with the cross member end 124 is cohesively connected, and which has a second connecting section 127-2 on which one with the fastener 109 is firmly connected.

Thus, the connecting element bridges 107 the distance between the fastener 109 and the cross member end 124 of the first cross member 101-1 .

Here is the second connection section 127-2 compared to the first connecting section 127-1 axial to the cross beam direction 125-1 offset, in particular by a longitudinal offset 129-1 staggered. In particular, the longitudinal offset extends 129-1 from one of the second connection section 127-2 facing edge 132 a first connection contact area 137-1 of the first connection section 127-1 until an extension 130 a second connection contact area 137-2 of the second connection section 127-2 .

Here is the second connection section 127-2 compared to the first connecting section 127-1 transverse to the cross beam direction 125-1 arranged offset, in particular by a transverse offset 129-2 is arranged offset. In particular, the transverse offset extends 129-2 from one of the first connection section 127-1 facing edge 134 a second connection contact area 137-2 of the second connection section 127-2 up to the longitudinal offset 129-1 .

The second connection section 127-2 extends along a second section direction 131-2 , which is in particular axially to the cross member direction 125-1 extends.

The first connection section 127-1 extends along an in 2 not shown first section direction 131-1 , which in particular with the second section direction 131-2 one in 2 angle not shown 133 includes. For a more detailed description of this, please refer to the 5 referenced.

The fastener 109 has a mounting contact surface 135 on. The second connection section 127-2 has a second connection contact area 137-2 on which with the fastening contact surface 135 is firmly connected.

In particular, the fastening contact surface protrudes 135 via the second connection contact area 137-2 of the second connection section 127-2 out.

As from the 2 can be seen, covers the mounting contact surface 135 the second connection contact area 137-2 , especially one in 2 open end face, not shown, of the second connection contact area 137-2 , completely off. Alternatively, the fastening contact surface 135 the second connection contact area 137-2 also cover only in sections, in particular at least 33%, in particular at least 50%. In particular, the fastening contact surface 135 at least one in 2 recess, not shown, through which the weight of the fastening element is advantageous 109 can be reduced without compromising the stability of the mounting contact surface 135 to reduce.

The fastener 109 has one at an angle, in particular at right angles, to the fastening contact surface 135 extending further fastening contact surface 139 for attaching the cross member assembly 100 on the A-pillar. The further fastening contact surface 139 in particular has an L-shape. The second connection section 127-2 has a third connection contact area 137-3 on, which one with the further fastening contact surface 139 is firmly connected.

In particular, the third connection contact area extends 137-3 curved along the connecting element 107 .

Here, the further fastening contact surface has 139 in particular one the further fastening contact surface 139 at least partially circumferential fastening contact surface collar 142 on, which is designed in particular shifted to the third connection contact area 137-3 to encroach.

The second connection contact area 137-2 and the third connection contact area 137-3 are in particular on different sides of the second connecting section 127-2 arranged.

As from the 2 can be seen, covers the further fastening contact surface 139 the third connection contact area 137-3 , especially an open front 147-4 the wall 145 of the connecting element 107 , or element opening 149 of the connecting element 107 , at least in sections. In particular, the further fastening contact surface 139 the open front 147-4 the wall 145 of the connecting element 107 , or element opening 149 of the connecting element 107 , at least 33%, in particular Cover to at least 50%, in particular completely.

In particular, the element opening extends 149 from 1/3 to 3/4 of a longitudinal offset 129-1 of the connecting element 107 .

As from the representation perspective of the 2 does not appear in the 3 and 4th however, as shown, the second connecting portion 127-2 , especially a back 147-1 of the second connection section 127-2 a first opening 141-1 on. Like in the 2 is shown, has the fastener 109 , in particular the further fastening contact surface 139 , a second opening 141-2 on, being the first opening 141-1 and the second opening 141-2 are arranged in alignment with one another and to carry out an in 2 Fastening means, not shown, in particular fastening screw and / or fastening pin, for mounting the cross member arrangement 100 are molded on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

Here is the second opening 141-2 especially in the further fastening contact area 139 of the fastener 109 shaped.

As from the 2 can be seen, has the fastener 109 , in particular the further fastening contact surface 139 , also a third opening 141-3 on, which for the implementation of a further fastening means, in particular fastening screw and / or fastening pin, for the assembly of the cross member arrangement 100 is molded on the A-pillar of the vehicle. The third opening 141-3 is in particular on one of the connecting element 107 , in particular the third connection contact area 127-3 , facing away from the other fastening contact surface 139 shaped.

Even if this is in the display perspective of the 2 is not recognizable, has the cross member assembly 100 a support device 143 , in particular support sleeve, which between the fastening contact surface 135 and the further fastening contact surface 139 is arranged. The support device 143 , in particular support sleeve, has a fourth opening 141-4 on which one is aligned with the third opening 141-3 is arranged, and for the implementation of the further fastening means for mounting the cross member assembly 100 is molded on the A-pillar of the vehicle. For detailed representations of the supporting device 143 is on the 3 and 4th referenced.

As also from the 2 can be seen, has the connecting element 107 a wall 145 on which a back 147-1 , a top 147-2 and one in 2 schematically shown underside 147-3 of the connecting element 107 concludes, being in a front 147-4 of the connecting element 107 one in 2 element opening shown only schematically 149 is formed. The element opening 149 is particularly aligned in the direction of travel of the vehicle.

The element opening 149 is through one of the element opening 149 at least partially circumferential opening edge 151 limited, the opening edge 151 especially as a straight opening edge 151 is designed to have a U-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element 107 to obtain.

Alternatively, the opening edge 151 in particular as a folded opening edge 151 be designed to have an omega-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element 107 to obtain.

Alternatively or additionally, the opening edge 151 especially over the top 147-2 and the bottom 147-3 of the connecting element 107 protrude.

The cross member end 124 of the cross member 101-1 has a cross member face 124-1 and one the cross member face 124-1 circumferential cross member outside 124-2 on, the first connecting section 127-1 with the cross member outside 124-2 connected is.

The first connection section 127-1 here has a first connection area 127-3, in particular a contact edge, which is connected to the cross member 101-1 , especially the end of the cross member 124 of the cross member 101-1 connected is.

3 shows an exploded view of the in 2 illustrated cross member arrangement.

In the in 3 The exploded view shown are the fastening element 109 , the connecting element 107 , the cross member 101 and the support device 143 not connected to each other. For the structure and function of the individual components, please refer to the detailed explanations for 2 referenced.

The following is a detailed description of the supporting device 143 received.

The fastener 109 has a support device 143 , in particular support sleeve, which between the fastening contact surface 135 and the further fastening contact surface 139 is arranged, wherein the support device 143 one of the further fastening contact surfaces 139 facing first element edge 143-1 having which with the further fastening contact surface 139 is firmly connected, and wherein the Support device 143 one to the first element edge 143-1 remote second side of the element 143-2 has, in which a fourth opening 141-4 is formed, wherein the in the further fastening contact surface 139 shaped third opening 141-3 and the one in the second element page 143-2 shaped fourth opening 141-4 are arranged in alignment with one another, and for the implementation of a further fastening means for the assembly of the cross member arrangement 100 are molded on the A-pillar of the vehicle.

4th FIG. 11 shows a rear view of the FIG 2 and 3 illustrated cross member arrangement.

In the in 4th shown rear view of the cross member assembly 100 can be those in the second connecting section 127-2 shaped first opening 141-1 can be viewed advantageously.

In addition, the 4th that between the mounting contact surface 135 and the further fastening contact surface 139 arranged support device 143 .

For further details, see the remarks relating to the 2 and 3 referenced.

5 shows a sectional view of the in 2 , 3 and 4th illustrated cross member arrangement.

In the 5 is a direction of travel as the X-axis 126-2 of the vehicle. In the 5 is a Y-axis perpendicular to the direction of travel 126-2 transverse direction of the vehicle 126-1 of the vehicle. One across the direction of travel 126-2 and transversely to the transverse direction 126-1 of the vehicle extending vertical direction 126-3 the vehicle is in the 5 not shown.

The one along the second section direction 131-2 extending second connecting portion 127-2 of the connecting element 107 is opposite to that along the first section direction 131-1 extending first connecting portion 127-1 of the connecting element 107 axial to the cross beam direction 125-1 the cross member 101 offset, in particular by a longitudinal offset 129-1 staggered.

Furthermore, the second connecting section 127-2 compared to the first connecting section 127-1 transverse to the cross beam direction 125-1 arranged offset, in particular by a transverse offset 129-2 is arranged offset.

In the 5 is also the A-pillar 153 and the fastener 155 shown schematically.

Like in the 5 shown is the second connecting section 127-2 compared to the first connecting section 127-1 along a transverse offset 129-2 transversely offset by more than 5 mm, in particular more than 10 mm, in particular more than 20 mm. In particular, the second connecting section 127-2 compared to the first connecting section 127-1 along a transverse offset 129-2 by more than a cross-sectional width of the cross member 101 transversely offset.

For further details, see the remarks relating to the 2 , 3 and 4th referenced.

6th shows a perspective view of a cross member arrangement for a vehicle according to a further embodiment.

In the in 6th illustrated cross member arrangement 100 is the further fastening element 113 formed, the cross member assembly 100 at an in 6th second A-pillar, not shown, of the vehicle, which is the first A-pillar or the fastening element 109 , opposite to attach. The other fastener 113 is in one piece with the third cross member 101-3 formed and has further openings 141-5 for the implementation of a further fastening means for the assembly of the cross member arrangement 100 on the second A-pillar.

The other fastener 113 further comprises a holder 113-2 , which on the third cross member 101-3 is firmly attached and also other openings 141-5 for the implementation of a further fastening means for the assembly of the cross member arrangement 100 on the second A-pillar.

For further details, please refer to the extensive remarks relating to 1 referenced.

the 7A until 7D show perspective and schematic representations of a cross member arrangement according to a further embodiment.

In the 7A and 7C are perspective views of one on the third cross member 101-3 attached another fastener 113 shown for the assembly of the cross member assembly 100 on the second A-pillar.

Here, the further fastening element 113 a contact area 113-1 on which with the tubular cross member 101 , especially the third cross member 101-3 , connected is. Here, the contact surface 113-1 especially a breakthrough 113-3 on through which the tubular cross member 101 , especially the third Cross member 101-3 , is performed at least in sections to ensure tolerance compensation.

In the 7B 7, 7 and 7D are schematic cross-sectional views of the respective FIGS 7A , respectively. 7C cross member arrangements shown 100 shown, this being welded joints 113-4 between that through the respective breakthrough 113-3 guided third cross member 101-3 and the contact area 113-1 are shown.

In the representation according to the 7A and 7B is the third cross member 101-3 with a first leadthrough offset 113-5 through the breakthrough 113-3 guided and then welded. Through the respective welded connections 113-4 a favorable stress distribution can be ensured in the event of a crash.

In the representation according to the 7C and 7D is the third cross member 101-3 with a second leadthrough offset 113-6 which is greater than the first leadthrough offset 113-5 is through the breakthrough 113-3 guided and then welded.

The embodiments according to 7A until 7D can be viewed as an independent subject matter of the invention, with one, the further fastening element 113 opposite end of the tubular cross member 101 any first fastening element can be formed. This first fastening element for the A-pillar connection can then also be connected directly to the tubular cross member 101 , therefore without a connecting element and / or without transverse offset, be firmly joined to the end of the transverse beam. The tubular cross member 101 can then in turn be composed of several parts or made from a sheet metal or piece of pipe.

the 8A until 8B show perspective representations of a cross member arrangement according to a further embodiment.

the 8A and 8B each show a connector sleeve assembly 103 for connecting a cross member 101 , in particular first tubular cross member 101-1 , with another cross member 101 , in particular second tubular cross member 101-2 of an instrument panel support in a vehicle. In the 8A connecting sleeve assembly shown 103 is as a curved, in particular S-shaped curved connecting sleeve arrangement 103 educated. In the 8B connecting sleeve assembly shown 103 is as a straight connector sleeve assembly 103 educated.

To ensure a particularly effective connection of the respective connecting sleeve arrangement 103 with the respective cross member 101 ensure, has the respective connecting sleeve assembly 103 the respective cross member 101 circumferential sleeve edge in sections 205 on which one is attached to the respective cross member 101 is present. Here, the edge of the sleeve runs around 205 the cross member 101 however, not completely, but rather has a slot 207 on to an effective pushing on of the circumferential edge of the sleeve 205 on the cross member 101 to ensure. Then the edge of the sleeve 205 in the area of the slot 207 effective with the cross member 101 be welded.

Thus, through the in the sleeve edge 205 formed slot 207 a particularly advantageous fastening of the connecting sleeve arrangement 103 with the respective cross member 101 be ensured.

List of reference symbols

100

Cross member arrangement

101-1

First tubular cross member

101-2

Second tubular cross member

101-3

Third tubular cross member

103

Connecting sleeve assembly

107

Connecting element

109

Fastener

111

Second cross member end of the second cross member

113

Another fastening element

113-1

Contact area

113-2

holder

113-3

breakthrough

113-4

Welded joint

117

Body fastener

119

Handlebar posture

119-1

Longitudinal struts

119-2

Cross braces

121-1

First support element

121-2

Second support element

121-3

Third support element

121-4

Further support element

123

Cross braces

124

First cross member end of the first tubular cross member

124-1

Cross member face

124-2

Cross member outside

125-1

First cross beam direction

126-1

Transverse direction of the vehicle

126-2

Direction of travel of the vehicle

126-3

Elevation of the vehicle

127-1

First connection section

127-2

Second connection section

127-3

Connection area

128-1

distance

128-2

Further distance

129-1

Longitudinal misalignment

129-2

Transverse offset

130

Extension of a second connection contact area of the second connection section

131-1

First section direction

131-2

Second section direction

132

Edge of a first connection contact area of the first connection section

133

angle

134

Edge of a second connection contact area of the second connection section

135

Fastening contact surface

136

Vertical end of a fastening contact surface of the fastening element

137-1

First connection contact area

137-2

Second connection contact area

137-3

Third connection contact area

138

Upper end of the fastening contact surface of the fastening element

139

More fastening contact surface

141-1

First opening

141-2

Second opening

141-3

Third opening

141-4

Fourth opening

141-5

Further opening

142

Mounting pad collar

143

Support device

143-1

First element edge

143-2

Second element side

145

Wall

147-1

Back of the connector

147-2

Top of the fastener

147-3

Underside of the fastener

147-4

Front of the fastener

149

Element opening

151

Opening edge

153

A-pillar

155

Fasteners

205

Sleeve edge

207

slot

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Patent literature cited

• DE 102004026876 A1 [0003]
• EP 2038164 B1 [0004]

Claims (22)

Cross member arrangement (100), which can be connected to an A-pillar (153) of a vehicle, with: a tubular cross member (101, 101-1) extending along a cross member direction (125-1) and having a cross member end (124); a fastening element (109) which is shaped to fasten the cross member assembly (100) to the A-pillar (153) of the vehicle, the fastening element (109) being arranged at a distance from the tubular cross member (101, 101-1); and a connecting element (107) which has a first connecting section (127-1) which is materially connected to the cross member end (124) and which has a second connecting section (127-2) which is materially connected to the fastening element (109) , wherein the second connecting section (127-2) is arranged offset axially relative to the cross member direction (125-1) and offset transversely to the cross member direction (125-1) with respect to the first connecting section (127-1), wherein the second connecting portion (127-2) has a first opening (141-1), wherein the fastening element (109) has a second opening (141-2), wherein the first opening (141-1) and second opening (141- 2) are arranged in alignment with one another and are shaped for the implementation of a fastening means (155) for mounting the cross member arrangement (100) on the A-pillar (153) of the vehicle. Cross member assembly (100) according to Claim 1 , wherein the connecting element (107) is curved and the second connecting section (127-2) extends along a second section direction (131-2), which extends in particular axially to the cross member direction (125-1), and wherein the first Connecting section (127-1) extends from the second connecting section (127-2) along a first section direction (131-1), the first section direction (131-1) in particular at an angle (133) with the second section direction (131-2) includes. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second connection section (127-2) has a second connection contact area (137-2) which is connected to the fastening element (109) in a materially bonded manner, the first connection section (127-1) having a first connection contact area (137-1) which is connected to the cross member end (124) with a material fit, the first connection contact area (137-1) extending in particular at an angle to the second connection contact area (137-2). Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second connecting section (127-2) has a third connecting contact area (137-3) which is connected to the fastening element (109) in a materially bonded manner, the third connecting contact area (137-3) in particular at an angle to the second connection contact area (137-2). Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening element (109) has a fastening contact surface (135), wherein the second connecting section (127-2) has a second connecting contact area (137-2) which is firmly bonded to the fastening contact surface (135) connected, in particular welded, is. Cross member assembly (100) according to Claim 5 wherein the fastening element (109) has a further fastening contact surface (139), which extends in particular at an angle to the fastening contact surface (135), for fastening the cross member arrangement (100) to the A-pillar (153). Cross member assembly (100) according to Claim 6 , wherein the second connection section (127-2) has a third connection contact area (137-3) which is materially connected, in particular welded, to the further fastening contact surface (139). Cross member assembly (100) according to one of the Claims 6 or 7th , wherein the further fastening contact surface (139) has the second opening (141-2) of the fastening element (109). Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting element (107) has a wall (145) which has a rear side (147-1), an upper side (147-2) and an underside (147-3) of the connecting element ( 107), wherein an element opening (149) is formed in a front side (147-4) of the connecting element (107), the element opening (149) extending in particular from 1/3 to 3/4 of a longitudinal offset (129-1) of the Connecting element (107) extends. Cross member assembly (100) according to Claim 9 , the element opening (149) being delimited by an opening edge (151) running around the element opening (149) at least in sections, the opening edge (151) being designed in particular as a straight opening edge (151) in order to create a U-shaped cross-sectional profile of the connecting element ( 107). Cross member assembly (100) according to one of the Claims 6 until 10 , with the further Fastening contact surface (139) has a fastening contact surface collar (142) encircling the further fastening contact surface (139) at least in sections, the fastening contact surface collar (142) being particularly rearranged in order to overlap the third connection contact area (137-3). Cross member assembly (100) according to one of the Claims 5 until 11 , wherein the fastening contact area (135) the second connection contact area (137-2) of the second connection section (127-2) and / or wherein the further fastening contact area (139) the third connection contact area (137-3) of the second connection section (127-2) at least covers sections, in particular completely covers. Crossbeam arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the fastening element (109), in particular the further fastening contact surface (139), has a third opening (141-3) which is used for the implementation of a further fastening means (155) for the assembly of the crossbeam arrangement ( 100) is molded on the A-pillar (153) of the vehicle. Cross member assembly (100) according to Claim 13 , wherein the fastening element (109) has a support device (143), in particular a support sleeve, which is arranged between the fastening contact surface (135) and the further fastening contact surface (139), the supporting device (143) facing a first element edge facing the further fastening contact surface (139) (143-1), which is materially connected to the further fastening contact surface (139), and wherein the support device (143) has a second element side (143-2) facing away from the first element edge (143-1) and in which a fourth opening (141-4) is formed, the third opening (141-3) and fourth opening (141-4) being arranged in alignment with one another, and for the implementation of a further fastening means for mounting the cross member arrangement (100) on the A-pillar ( 153) of the vehicle. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first opening (141-1) is formed in the rear side (147-1) of a wall (145) of the second connecting section (127-2) of the connecting element (107). Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the connecting element (107) is shaped as a bent part. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cross member end (124) has a cross member end face (124-1) and a cross member outer side (124-2) surrounding the cross member end face (124-1), the first connecting section (127-1) in particular with the cross member outer side (124-2) is connected. Crossbeam arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first connecting section (127-1) has a first connecting area (127-3), in particular a contact edge, which with the crossbeam end (124), in particular the crossbeam outside (124-2) partially encompassing, connected. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second connecting section (127-2) compared to the first connecting section (127-1) along a transverse offset (129-2) by more than 5 mm, in particular more than 10 mm, in particular more than 20 mm, is transversely offset, and / wherein the second connection section (127-2) is transversely offset with respect to the first connection section (127-1) along a transverse offset (129-2) by more than a cross-sectional width of the transverse support (101, 101-1) is. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, with a further fastening element (113) which is designed to fasten the cross member arrangement (100) to a further A-pillar which is opposite the first A-pillar (153), wherein the further fastening element (113) has a contact surface (113-1) which is connected to the tubular cross member (101, 101-3), the contact surface (113-1) in particular having an opening (113-3) through which the tubular cross member (101, 101-3) is guided at least in sections in order to ensure tolerance compensation. Cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, with a connecting sleeve arrangement (103) for connecting a cross member (101, 101-1), in particular a first tubular cross member (101-1), to a further cross member (101, 101-2), in particular the second tubular cross member (101-2) of an instrument panel carrier in a vehicle, the connecting sleeve arrangement (103) having a sleeve edge (205) which runs around the respective cross member (101, 101-1, 101-2) in sections and which is attached to the respective cross member ( 101, 101-1, 101-2), the sleeve edge (205) having a slot (207) in order to effectively push the circumferential sleeve edge (205) onto the respective cross member (101, 101-1, 101-2) ensure, and wherein the sleeve edge (205) in the area of the slot (207) with the respective transverse support (101, 101-1, 101-2) is materially connected, in particular welded. Motor vehicle with an A-pillar and a cross member arrangement (100) according to one of the preceding claims, with a fastening means (155), in particular fastening screw and / or fastening pin, which passes through the first opening (141-1) and second opening (141-2) is carried out to attach the cross member assembly (100) to the A-pillar (153) of the motor vehicle.

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