DE102022108685A1 - Screwless connection between mounting elements - Google Patents

Abstract

Mounting module (10), in particular for use in a vehicle, comprising a first mounting element (1) and a second mounting element (2), wherein the first mounting element (1) and the second mounting element (2) can be reversibly connected to one another.

Description

The invention relates to a mounting module comprising a first mounting element and a second mounting element. The invention further relates to a method for using a mounting module and two mounting elements.

A positionally fixed connection of two components to one another is required in relation to numerous applications. Numerous connection mechanisms for achieving such a connection are known from the prior art. A connection mechanism often used in this context is the screw connection, in which a non-positive and positive connection between two components can be achieved by screwing a screw into a corresponding threaded hole or material layer. Particularly with regard to the use of plastic components or thin-walled components, the screw connection is problematic for several reasons. On the one hand, in many applications it is necessary to monitor the torque to be applied when screwing in, since excessive torque can cause damage to the components to be connected. On the other hand, the production of a screw connection is always a time-consuming and therefore cost-intensive process, especially in relation to mass production, which should be avoided if possible. Repeated loosening and tightening of a screw connection can also lead to signs of fatigue on the components to be screwed, so that the screw connection can fail permanently and the components in question can no longer be fastened to one another or used. These disadvantages also apply, at least in part, to other known connection types.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to at least partially overcome at least one of the disadvantages described above. In particular, it is the object of the invention to provide a connection mechanism which enables a simple and/or wear-free and/or reversible connection of two components, which can be made and released again as often as desired without resulting in any impairments in relation to the components to be connected.

The above task is solved by a mounting module with the features of patent claim 1, a method with the features of patent claim 12, a mounting element with the features of patent claim 14 and by a mounting element with the features of patent claim 15. Features and details apply are described in connection with the assembly module according to the invention, of course also in connection with the method according to the invention and / or the assembly modules according to the invention, so that reference is or can always be made to each other with regard to the disclosure of the individual aspects of the invention.

According to the invention, a mounting module is provided, in particular for use in a vehicle, comprising a first mounting element and a second mounting element, the first mounting element and the second mounting element being reversibly connectable to one another and the first mounting element having at least one joint shell, at least one receiving section and at least one locking means and wherein the second mounting element comprises at least one joint section, at least one locking section and at least one recess and wherein when the first mounting element is connected to the second mounting element, the at least one joint section is accommodated at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, in the at least one joint shell and the at least one locking section is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section and the locking means engages at least in sections in the recess, so that preferably a movement of the first mounting element relative to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is blocked or excluded or substantially blocked or excluded .

In other words, the assembly module according to the invention consists of at least two elements, namely a first assembly element and a second assembly element. The first mounting element can be reversibly connected to the second mounting element. To produce this reversible connection, the first mounting element comprises at least one joint shell, at least one receiving section and at least one locking means and the second mounting element comprises at least one joint section, at least one locking section and at least one recess. When the first mounting element is connected to the second mounting element, the at least one joint section is received at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, in the at least one joint shell and the at least one locking section is at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section and the locking means engages at least in sections the recess. This creates a connection between the first and second mounting elements, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element is achieved (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded.

It can be provided that through the engagement of the at least one latching means in the at least one recess, an at least partial positive connection can be produced between the at least one latching means and the second mounting element.

The assembly module according to the invention and the connection mechanism described with it enables the particularly simple and reversible connection of two components or the first and second assembly elements to one another. The connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element is easy to establish or release and does not require additional connecting means such as screws, glue, rivets, which results in a particularly simple and efficient type of connection, as it involves additional manufacturing steps the establishment of a connection can be dispensed with. At the same time, the proposed type of connection between the first and second assembly elements is secure, durable, reliable and additionally prevents assembly errors, since a faulty or incomplete connection can be immediately recognized as part of the assembly process. The monitoring of additional connection parameters such as the torque of a screw connection can also be dispensed with in this case.

In the present case, a reversible connection between two components or the first and second mounting elements is intended to mean a connection which can be produced non-destructively and can also be released again non-destructively. In other words, using the connection mechanism described, a connection between the first and second mounting elements can be established and released again as often as desired, without any negative influences being expected on the condition or function of one of the mounting elements or the quality of the connection between the two components are.

A state in which the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element should also be understood to mean a state in which the connection of the two components is completely established by the connection mechanism described in the context of this invention. This is the case if at least one joint section of the second mounting element is received at least in sections in at least one joint shell of the first mounting element and at least one locking section of the second mounting element is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in at least one receiving section of the first mounting element and the locking means of the first mounting element is at least in sections engages in at least one recess of the second mounting element, so that a relative movement between the first mounting element and the second mounting element is excluded or is essentially excluded. Additional locks, positive locks, interventions or other safeguards in relation to the connection between the first and second mounting elements are not excluded.

If the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element is blocked or excluded or essentially blocked or excluded. In other words, the first mounting element is connected to the second mounting element in such a way that the first mounting element has no or substantially no degree of freedom with respect to a relative movement to the second mounting element and/or that the second mounting element has no or substantially no degree of freedom with respect to a relative movement to the first mounting element has no degree of freedom.

The formulation essentially refers to manufacturing-related tolerances or inaccuracies, which can result in minor games or deviations, particularly with regard to positive connections, movement sequences described below or mutual geometric orientations (such as parallelism or orthogonality).

In the present case, a degree of freedom should be understood as an independent movement possibility of a body (e.g. a mounting element). A body can be assigned six degrees of freedom. These include a translational movement of the body along three independent, preferably orthogonally aligned (linear) axes as well as the rotation of the body around three independent, preferably orthogonally aligned (linear) axes. This allows every movement of the body in (three-dimensional) space to be clearly described. Preferably, each rotational degree of freedom is designed as a rotation about one of the axes of the translational degrees of freedom (translation axis). In this case, every translation axis is also an axis of rotation. By attaching or fixing a body to another body, for example through a, in particular local, form fit, friction fit or material fit, individual or all degrees of freedom can be related to a relative movement between be blocked by the relevant bodies. In principle, a movement can take place in two opposite directions (a first and a second direction) along each translation axis. In relation to each axis of rotation, rotation can basically take place in two opposite directions. If a degree of freedom is blocked, a (translatory or rotational) movement corresponding to the degree of freedom along the axis in question or around the axis in question is not possible. If all degrees of freedom with regard to movement of a body relative to another body are blocked, relative movement between the bodies in question is no longer possible.

The focus of the present invention is on the type of connection between the first and second mounting elements. In this respect, a diverse functional design of the first and second mounting elements is fundamentally conceivable. However, within the scope of the invention, it is conceivable that the first mounting element is designed as a mounting plate. For example, the first mounting element can be designed to be mounted in a fixed position on another component or a surface, in particular a vehicle surface. Any fastening mechanisms such as an adhesive connection, screw connection, rivet connection or similar can be used for this purpose. The vehicle surface can preferably be a surface in the interior of a vehicle, preferably in the footwell of a driver's cockpit of a vehicle. The second fastening element can then be arranged in a fixed position on the mounting element or reversibly connected to it by the fastening mechanism described according to the invention, which results in a simple and, above all, reversible possibility of arranging the second mounting element on any surfaces or components, in particular in the interior of a vehicle .

For example, it can be provided that the second mounting element is designed at least in sections as a housing. Further components or elements can be accommodated and/or arranged in the housing or on the housing. For example, it is conceivable that a pedal lever is accommodated at least in sections in the housing or is rotatably mounted on the housing at least in sections. The pedal lever can be a pedal for a vehicle, in particular an accelerator pedal, and the second mounting element can therefore be a pedal housing. In this context, the first mounting element can initially be mounted in a fixed position on a vehicle surface, in particular in the footwell of a driver's cockpit. The second mounting element, designed as a pedal housing, can then be arranged together with the pedal lever on the first mounting element using the connecting mechanism according to the invention or, if necessary, can be released again easily and non-destructively. This results in a particularly simple way of integrating components or modules into higher-level systems such as vehicles. The vehicle can be, for example, a car, a truck or a bus but also a commercial vehicle such as a tractor or combine harvester.

It can be provided within the scope of the invention that the first mounting element and/or the second mounting element is or are made of the same material. In particular, it can be provided that the first mounting element and/or the second mounting element is made entirely of plastic, preferably as an injection-molded part. This results in the advantage of particularly cost-effective production. In this context, it can be provided that the first mounting element and/or the second mounting element is made at least partially, in particular completely, from polyamide (PA) or polypropylene (PP), the use of these materials having proven to be particularly advantageous. However, the idea of the present invention does not preclude the production of the first mounting element and/or the second mounting element from other plastics or materials.

It can be provided within the scope of the invention that when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the second mounting element and/or that a transverse axis of the first mounting element is parallel or is oriented essentially parallel to a transverse axis of the second mounting element.

It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that the first mounting element has a plurality of joint shells, preferably at least two or exactly two joint shells. All features that are described in relation to the at least one joint shell can also apply to other joint shells. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, joint shells are designed identically.

It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that the first mounting element has a plurality of locking means, preferably at least two or exactly two locking means. All features that are described in relation to the at least one locking means can also apply to other locking means th. In this context, it can also be provided that at least two, preferably all, locking means are designed identically.

It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that the first mounting element has a plurality of receiving sections, preferably at least two or exactly two receiving sections. All features that are described in relation to the at least one recording section can also apply to further recording sections. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, receiving sections are designed identically.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that the second mounting element has a plurality of joint sections, preferably at least two or exactly two joint sections. All features that are described in relation to the at least one joint section can also apply to other joint sections. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, joint sections are designed identically.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that the second mounting element has a plurality of locking sections, preferably at least two or exactly two locking sections. All features that are described in relation to the at least one locking section can also apply to further locking sections. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, locking sections are designed identically.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that the second mounting element has several recesses, preferably at least two or exactly two recesses. All features that are described in relation to the at least one recess can also apply to other recesses. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, recesses are designed identically.

Furthermore, the interactions described between individual components or elements of the invention can also apply to further versions of these components or elements. A described interaction between a first joint section and a first joint shell can be equally transferred to a second joint section and a second joint shell, etc. This applies analogously to the interactions described below between further components or elements of the invention.

It is also conceivable in relation to the present invention that the second mounting element can be stored in the at least one joint shell via the at least one joint section or that at least in the case of a complete connection between the first and the second mounting element, the at least one joint section can be stored in this way the at least one joint shell is mounted so that, preferably exclusively or essentially exclusively, a rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) about at least one or exactly one axis of rotation and a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) can be carried out along at least one or exactly translation axis. This results in the advantage that the described movement possibilities of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) allow a connection to be established between the mounting elements and at the same time the mounting elements can be dimensioned as compactly as possible. It can be provided that the translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element. It can also be provided that the axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or is aligned parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or through the joint section runs.

The use of the terms longitudinal axis and transverse axis is intended to simplify the function of the connecting mechanism according to the invention in relation to the representations of the present invention explained below. The designations are used in accordance with the geometries described in the context of the present invention and should be used appropriately in relation to possibly different geometries or be interpreted functionally accordingly.

In other words, it can be provided that if the at least one joint section of the second mounting element is accommodated at least in sections in the at least one joint shell of the first mounting element or is mounted in or on the joint shell, a rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) can be carried out about at least one or exactly one axis of rotation and a translation of the second mounting element can be carried out relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along at least one or exactly one translation axis. It can be provided that the at least one or exactly one translation axis is oriented parallel or essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element. It can also be provided that the at least one or exactly one axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element is aligned and / or runs through the joint section. Furthermore, it can be provided that all further degrees of freedom with respect to a movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) are blocked or are essentially blocked, i.e. rotation or translation corresponding to these degrees of freedom is excluded or essentially excluded. This results in the advantage that at least one degree of freedom based on a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be blocked by the least sectional recording of the locking section in the receiving section and thus contributes to a connection between the first and second mounting elements in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded.

Furthermore, it is conceivable that if the at least one joint section is accommodated or mounted in the at least one joint shell at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, and/or if the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one translational degree of freedom, preferably two translational degrees of freedom are blocked or substantially blocked with respect to a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element (or vice versa). In other words, it can be provided that if the at least one joint section or at least one joint section is accommodated in the at least one joint shell or in at least one joint shell at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, or is mounted in this, a translational movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (and vice versa) can be carried out exclusively or essentially exclusively along a translation axis. It can be provided that the translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element. This results in the advantage that at least one translational degree of freedom or several translational degrees of freedom based on a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be blocked by the at least sectional recording of the at least one joint section in the at least one joint shell and thus leads to a connection between the first and second mounting element contributes, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded. This also results in a simplified use of the assembly module by a user, since a possible translational relative movement between the assembly elements cannot be carried out arbitrarily, but is guided or specified by the interaction of the joint section and the joint shell.

It can also be provided that if the at least one joint section or at least one joint section is accommodated in the at least one joint shell or in at least one joint shell at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, or is mounted in this at least one rotational degree of freedom, preferably two rotational ones Degrees of freedom with respect to a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element (or vice versa) is or are blocked or substantially blocked. In other words, it can be provided that if the at least one joint section or at least one joint section is accommodated in the at least one joint shell or in at least one joint shell at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, or is mounted in this, a rotational movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (and vice versa) can be carried out exclusively or essentially exclusively about an axis of rotation. It can be provided that the axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or is aligned parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or through the joint section runs. This results in the advantage that at least one rotational degree of freedom or several rotational degrees of freedom in relation to a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be blocked by the at least sectional accommodation of the at least one joint section in the at least one joint shell. This accordingly contributes to establishing a connection between To produce the first and second mounting elements, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded. This also results in a simplified use of the assembly module by a user, since a possible rotational relative movement between the assembly elements cannot be carried out arbitrarily, but is guided or specified by the interaction of the joint section and the joint shell.

It can also be provided that the at least one joint section has at least one joint head, wherein the at least one joint head has an arcuate outer contour at least in sections and the joint section can be stored at least via the at least one joint head at least in the at least one joint shell. Preferably, the axis of rotation of the circular arc-shaped outer contour is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the transverse axis of the second mounting element. Furthermore, it can be provided in this context that if the at least one joint head is mounted in the at least one joint shell or at least if the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) can be carried out about an axis of rotation, wherein the axis of rotation is aligned coaxially with the axis of rotation of the circular arc-shaped outer contour and / or intersects the center of the circular arc-shaped outer contour.

It can also be provided that the at least one joint section, in particular the at least one joint head, is in contact with at least one inner surface of the at least one joint shell at at least two positions during a rotation or translation in the joint shell, in particular via the circular arc-shaped outer contour. The contact positions can have an angular offset of more than 90° (angular degrees), in particular more than 120°, preferably 180° or essentially 180°, with respect to the circular arc-shaped outer contour. This results in the advantage of a guided through the joint shell and thus precise movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element and at the same time a fixation of the joint section or the joint head in the at least one joint shell.

Within the scope of the present invention, it can be provided that the at least one joint shell forms an interior in which the at least one joint section, preferably at least one joint head of the at least one joint section, can be received at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner. It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that the at least one joint shell has inner surfaces oriented at least in sections parallel or essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element, via which a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) can be guided along a Translation axis and/or a guidance of a rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) about an axis of rotation can be carried out. It can be provided that the translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element. It can also be provided that the axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or is aligned parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or through the joint section runs.

The above statements with regard to the at least partial accommodation of a joint section in a joint shell or the storage of a joint section in a joint shell and the resulting or blocked degrees of freedom in relation to a relative movement between the first and second mounting elements refer exclusively to the interaction between the at least one joint section or at least one joint section and the at least one joint shell or at least one joint shell. It is therefore not excluded that any remaining degrees of freedom in relation to a relative movement between the first and second mounting elements are caused by further, in particular positive, connections (e.g. a positive connection between the at least one locking section and the at least one receiving section or an engagement of the at least one locking element in the at least one recess) between the first and second mounting elements, in particular with regard to a complete connection of the mounting elements, are blocked or essentially blocked.

It is also conceivable within the scope of the invention that at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) about an axis of rotation at least with respect to a direction of rotation through the positive connection between at least that a locking section and the at least one receiving section is prevented or blocked or substantially prevented or blocked. It can be provided that the axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or is aligned parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element. This results in the advantage that at least one rotational degree of freedom based on a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be at least partially blocked by the at least sectional recording of the at least one locking section in the at least one receiving section. This accordingly contributes to establishing a connection between the first and second mounting elements, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded. The at least one blocked direction of rotation can be a direction in which an angle of inclination between the longitudinal axes of the first and second mounting elements increases due to a corresponding rotational movement.

It is conceivable within the scope of the invention that the at least one receiving section is formed as a pocket with a circumferential edge, the cross section of the pocket being designed such that the at least one locking section can be received in the pocket at least partially in a form-fitting manner. In this context, it can be provided that when the at least one locking section is accommodated in the pocket, the circumferential edge is at least partially in contact with the locking section and at least partially blocks translation or rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element.

Furthermore, it can be provided that, at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element is parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse direction of the first mounting element and/or the second mounting element Positive connection between the at least one locking section and the at least one receiving section is blocked or substantially blocked. This achieves the advantage that the receiving section can be designed as an abutment for additional force effects on the second mounting element and thus a possibly harmful transmission of torques to the at least one joint section can be avoided, which would otherwise have to be absorbed by the at least one joint shell. In this way, fatigue or unwanted damage to the assembly module caused by external forces can be effectively prevented.

Furthermore, it can be provided that at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along at least one or exactly one, in particular first, direction of a translation axis through the positive connection is blocked or substantially blocked between the at least one locking section and the at least one receiving section. In this context, it can be provided that a surface of the at least one receiving section, which is preferably aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element, is at least partially aligned with a surface of the at least one, which is preferably aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element a locking section is in contact at least in sections in such a way that a movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along at least one or exactly one, in particular first, direction of a translation axis is blocked or substantially blocked. It can also be provided that the translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element. Furthermore, it can be provided that the blocked, in particular first, direction in relation to a movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element is a direction pointing from the locking section to the joint section or from the joint shell to the receiving section along the translation axis and in relation to a movement of the first mounting element is a correspondingly opposite direction relative to the second mounting element. This results in the advantage that at least one translational degree of freedom based on a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be at least partially blocked by the at least sectional accommodation of the at least one joint section in the at least one joint shell. This accordingly contributes to establishing a connection between the first and second mounting elements, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded.

In relation to the present invention, it can also be provided that when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, at least one translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) occurs along at least one, in particular second, direction of a translation axis the engagement of the at least one locking means in the at least one recess is blocked or substantially blocked. This has the advantage that at least one translational degree of freedom? based on a relative movement of the second mounting element to the first mounting element can be at least partially blocked by the at least partial engagement of the at least one locking means in the at least one recess. This accordingly contributes to establishing a connection between the first and second mounting elements, in which a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded. In this context, it can be provided that a surface of the at least one locking means, which is preferably aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element, is at least partially aligned with a surface of the at least one, which is preferably aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element a recess is in contact at least in sections in such a way that a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along at least one or exactly one, in particular second, direction of a translation axis is blocked or substantially blocked. It can also be provided that the translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element. Furthermore, it can be provided that the blocked, in particular second, direction in relation to a movement of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element is a direction pointing from the joint section to the locking section or from the receiving section to the joint shell along the translation axis and in relation to a movement of the first mounting element is a correspondingly opposite direction relative to the second mounting element.

Furthermore, it is conceivable within the scope of the invention for the at least one locking means to be movably, preferably pivotably, mounted on the first mounting element in such a way that the locking means can be moved at least from a locking position to a release position and vice versa. This results in the advantage that a reliable connection between the first and second mounting elements, among other things. can be produced via the locking means, but in particular the connection between the first and second mounting elements can be released easily and non-destructively by moving the locking means from the locking position to the release position. The movement between the locking position and the release position can preferably involve pivoting.

In the present case, a locking position should be understood as a position in which the at least one locking means is located at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element. The locking position is therefore a position in which at least one direction of a degree of freedom based on a relative movement between the first and the second mounting element is blocked by the at least one locking means. A release position, on the other hand, should be understood as a position into which the locking means can be moved in order, for example, to initiate or be able to carry out a release process for releasing the first mounting element from the second mounting element (or vice versa). The release position of the at least one latching means is therefore a position in which no degree of freedom or no direction of a degree of freedom is blocked by the at least one latching means in relation to a relative movement of the first mounting element to the second mounting element (or vice versa) or the at least one latching means is disengaged with the at least one recess, in particular if the first and second mounting elements are otherwise arranged in accordance with a complete connection.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one latching means is operatively connected to at least one spring element in such a way that if no force is applied to the at least one spring element or the at least one latching means, the at least one latching means is in the locking position and/or that at least one locking means can only be moved from the locking position to the release position under the influence of force on the at least one spring element and/or the at least one locking means. Furthermore, it can be provided that the at least one spring element is prestressed when the at least one latching means moves out of the locking position (e.g. into a release position) in such a way that the at least one latching means is released when an external force on the at least one spring element and / or the at least one locking means is or can be moved back into the locking position by the at least one spring element. This results in the advantage that when producing a connection between the first and second mounting elements, the locking means is automatically moved into the locking position and the connection between the first and second mounting means is thereby secured without further intervention by a user being required, which results in a particularly high level of ease of use in relation to the mounting module according to the invention.

In this context, it can be provided that the first mounting element comprises at least one spring element. It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that the first mounting element has a plurality of spring elements. All features that are described in relation to the at least one spring element can also apply to other spring elements. In this context, it can further be provided that at least two, preferably all, spring elements are designed identically.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that the at least one spring element is designed as a leaf spring. Alternatively or additionally, it is also conceivable that the at least one spring element and/or the at least one latching means and/or the first mounting element are made of the same material or as an integral component. This results in the advantage of particularly efficient production.

Furthermore, it is conceivable within the scope of the invention that, at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, the locking means is only accessible from a side of the first mounting element facing away from the second mounting element. In other words, it can be provided that the at least one latching means is arranged on the first mounting element in such a way that at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, the latching means is at least partially covered by the first second mounting element, so that a movement of the locking means from a locking position to the release position can only be carried out from a side of the first mounting element facing away from the second mounting element. This results in the advantage that, particularly when the first mounting element is mounted as a mounting plate on a surface or another component, it is not immediately obvious to an uninformed user how the connection between the first and second mounting elements can be released. This can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized interventions. In this case, appropriate accessibility of the locking means via the side of the first mounting element facing away from the second mounting element must be taken into account in relation to an individual installation position.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the invention that a tool engagement is provided on the at least one locking means or on at least one spring element. The tool engagement can be designed as a tab into which a tool, preferably a screwdriver, can be inserted at least in sections, with the locking means subsequently being able to be moved from the locking position to the release position by a lever movement of the tool. This achieves the advantage of simplified use of the assembly module. In this context, it can be provided that the tool engagement is arranged on a side of the first mounting element facing away from the second mounting element when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element.

Furthermore, with reference to the present invention, it can be provided that the at least one locking means has at least one inclined surface and the second mounting element has at least one inclined surface, the inclined surfaces being at least partially complementary to one another or parallel or substantially parallel and during production a complete connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element, an at least temporary movement of the at least one locking means from a locking position into a release position can be carried out by sliding the inclined surfaces on one another. This results in the advantage that the at least one locking means can be moved automatically, at least temporarily, from the locking position to the release position as part of a connection of the first and second mounting elements, i.e. without additional intervention by a user, and therefore does not stand in the way of connecting the mounting elements. This results in a particularly simple and convenient way of connecting the first and second mounting elements.

Furthermore, it is conceivable within the scope of the present invention that the second mounting element, in particular on a side facing the first mounting element when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, has at least one contact projection, the at least one contact projection opposite at least one Surface of the second mounting element is raised and at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element is at least partially in contact with at least one surface of the first mounting element. This results in the advantage that a particularly play-free connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element can be realized. It can also be provided that the second mounting element comprises at least two, exactly two or more contact projections. This results in the advantage that an introduction of torques through external force into the first or second mounting element can be at least partially prevented.

It is also conceivable within the scope of the present invention that the first mounting element, in particular on a side facing the second mounting element when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element, has at least one contact projection, the at least one contact projection facing at least one surface of the first mounting element is raised and at least when the first mounting element is completely connected to the second mounting element is at least partially in contact with at least one surface of the second mounting element. This results in the advantage that a particularly play-free connection can be achieved between the first mounting element and the second mounting element. It can also be provided that the first mounting element comprises at least two, exactly two or more contact projections. This results in the advantage that an introduction of torques through external force into the first or second mounting element can be at least partially prevented.

It can also be provided that at least one contact projection, preferably all contact projections, is or are formed at least in sections from an elastic material, for example rubber, silicone or rubber. For example, it may be necessary to at least partially compress the elastic material by applying force when connecting the first and second mounting elements. If the force is reduced, in particular completely, after establishing a complete connection between the mounting elements, the elastic material expands against the previous compression and can thus compensate for manufacturing-related tolerances or cause an additional force to be exerted on contact surfaces between the first and second mounting elements, resulting in a particularly strong and, in particular, play-free connection can be achieved.

It is further conceivable within the scope of the invention that the second mounting element, in particular the at least one locking section, has at least one centering surface for centering the at least one locking section in the at least one receiving section. In this context, it can be provided that the centering surface is designed as an inclined surface, with centering of the at least one locking section in the at least one receiving section by sliding the at least one centering surface on at least one surface or edge of the first mounting element, in particular the receiving section, is achievable. It is also conceivable that the mounting element has at least two centering surfaces, preferably symmetrical with respect to a longitudinal axis of the second mounting element. This results in the advantage that the connection between the first and second mounting elements can be produced particularly easily.

• a1) Zumindest abschnittsweises Einführen des wenigstens einen Gelenkabschnitts in die wenigstens eine Gelenkschale, während eine Längsachse des ersten Montageelements zu einer Längsachse des zweiten Montageelements geneigt ist,
• b1) Durchführen einer Rotation des zweiten Montageelements relativ zum ersten Montageelement um eine Rotationsachse, sodass die Längsachse des ersten Montageelements und die Längsachse des zweiten Montageelements parallel oder im Wesentlichen parallel ausgerichtet sind,
• c1) Durchführen einer Translation des zweiten Montageelements relativ zum ersten Montageelement entlang einer Translationsachse, sodass der wenigstens eine Arretierungsabschnitt zumindest abschnittsweise formschlüssig in dem wenigstens einen Aufnahmeabschnitt aufgenommen ist und das wenigstens eine Rastmittel zumindest abschnittsweise in die wenigstens eine Aussparung eingreift.

Furthermore, the above object is achieved by a method for using a mounting module according to the invention, in particular for producing a complete connection and/or for releasing a complete connection between the first and second mounting elements, at least the following steps being carried out, preferably in the order specified :

• a1) at least partially inserting the at least one joint section into the at least one joint shell, while a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element is inclined to a longitudinal axis of the second mounting element,
• b1) performing a rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element about an axis of rotation, so that the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element are aligned parallel or substantially parallel,
• c1) Carrying out a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element along a translation axis, so that the at least one locking section is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section and the at least one locking means engages at least in sections in the at least one recess.

The method according to the invention has the advantage that a complete connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element can be easily produced and no use of additional connecting means such as screws, rivets, adhesive, etc. is required.

• • Durchführen einer Translation des zweiten Montageelements relativ zum ersten Montageelement (oder umgekehrt) entlang einer Translationsachse, wobei vorzugsweise der wenigstens eine Gelenkabschnitt 2.1 weiter in die wenigstens eine Gelenkschale eingeführt wird.

It can be provided within the scope of the invention that, in particular in step b1), the following step is additionally carried out:

• • Carrying out a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along a translation axis, wherein preferably the at least one joint section 2.1 is inserted further into the at least one joint shell.

Depending on the dimensions of the mounting elements, this results in the advantage that the mounting elements can be pivoted into a parallel alignment to one another (step b1), without elements or formations on the mounting elements, such as the at least one locking section and the at least one receiving section, interfering with each other in this regard hinder.

It can also be provided within the scope of the invention that during step c1), an inclined surface of the at least one locking means slides on an inclined surface of the second mounting element (or vice versa), the inclined surfaces being designed to be complementary at least in sections and whereby the sliding of the inclined surfaces one after the other, an at least temporary movement of the at least one locking means takes place from a locking position to a release position.

• a2) Bewegen des wenigstens einen Rastmittels aus einer Arretierungsposition in eine Löseposition, sodass das wenigstens Rastmittel nicht in die wenigstens eine Aussparung eingreift bzw. sich außer Eingriff mit der wenigstens einen Aussparung befindet,
• b2) Durchführen einer Translation des zweiten Montageelements relativ zum ersten Montageelement (oder umgekehrt) entlang einer Translationsachse, sodass der wenigstens eine Arretierungsabschnitt aus einem zumindest abschnittsweisen Formschluss mit dem wenigstens einen Halteabschnitt gelöst wird,
• c2) Durchführen einer Rotation des zweiten Montageelements relativ zum ersten Montageelement um eine Rotationsachse, sodass eine Längsachse des ersten Montageelements und eine Längsachse des zweiten Montageelements zueinander geneigt sind,
• d2) Lösen des wenigstens einen Gelenkabschnittes aus der wenigstens einen Gelenkschale, insbesondere während die Längsachse des ersten Montageelements und die Längsachse des zweiten Montageelements zueinander geneigt sind.

Furthermore, it can be provided within the scope of the present invention that at least one of the following steps is carried out, in particular after step c1):

• a2) moving the at least one latching means from a locking position into a release position, so that the at least latching means does not engage in the at least one recess or is out of engagement with the at least one recess,
• b2) carrying out a translation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element (or vice versa) along a translation axis, so that the at least one locking section is released from an at least partially positive connection with the at least one holding section,
• c2) performing a rotation of the second mounting element relative to the first mounting element about an axis of rotation, so that a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element and a longitudinal axis of the second mounting element are inclined to one another,
• d2) releasing the at least one joint section from the at least one joint shell, in particular while the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element are inclined to one another.

This results in the advantage that the first and second mounting elements of a mounting module according to the invention can be detached from one another easily and, above all, non-destructively. It can also be provided that at least two of steps a2) to d2) or at least all of steps a2) to d2), preferably in the specified order, are carried out.

With regard to steps b1) and/or c2), it can be provided that the axis of rotation is aligned orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to a longitudinal axis of the first and/or second mounting element and/or parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse axis of the first and/or second mounting element is aligned and/or runs through the joint section. Furthermore, it can be provided that the direction of rotation in step b1) is opposite to the direction of rotation in step c2). It can also be provided that during the rotation in step b1) an inclination between the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element is reduced and / or during the rotation in step c2) an inclination between the longitudinal axis of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis of the second mounting element is increased.

With regard to steps c1) and/or b2) and/or b1), it can further be provided that the at least one or exactly one translation axis is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis of the first mounting element.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the direction of translation in step c1) is oriented in the opposite direction to the direction of translation in step b2).

Furthermore, it is conceivable within the scope of the invention that in step a1) and/or b1) and/or c2) and/or d2), a translation of the at least one joint section in the at least one joint shell is carried out by a parallel or substantially parallel To enable alignment of the longitudinal axes of the first and second mounting elements or to be able to release the at least one joint section from the at least one joint shell.

• 1 eine perspektivische Ansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls,
• 2 zwei perspektivische Ansichten eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls,
• 3 eine Schnittansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls,
• 4 eine Schnittansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls,
• 5 eine Schnittansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls,
• 6 eine Schnittansicht eines erfindungsgemäßen Montagemoduls und
• 7 eine schematische Darstellung eines erfindungsgemäßen Verfahrens.

The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. This shows:

• 1 a perspective view of an assembly module according to the invention,
• 2 two perspective views of an assembly module according to the invention,
• 3 a sectional view of an assembly module according to the invention,
• 4 a sectional view of an assembly module according to the invention,
• 5 a sectional view of an assembly module according to the invention,
• 6 a sectional view of an assembly module according to the invention and
• 7 a schematic representation of a method according to the invention.

1 shows a perspective view of a mounting module 10 according to the invention. The mounting module 10 comprises at least a first mounting element 1 and a second mounting element 2, wherein the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 can be reversibly connected to one another. 1 shows the mounting module 10 in a state in which the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 are not connected to one another, i.e. are present separately.

The first mounting element 1 comprises at least one joint shell 1.1, at least one receiving section 1.2 and at least one locking means 1.3. The second mounting element 2 comprises at least one joint section 2.1, at least one locking section 2.2 and at least one recess 2.3. Furthermore, there are 1 the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1, the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2, the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element 2 are shown. The longitudinal axis L1 and the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 or the longitudinal axis L2 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element 2 are aligned orthogonally to one another. The longitudinal axes L1, L2 each run along a longitudinal extent of the associated mounting elements 1, 2.

Further is 1 it can be seen that the second mounting element 2 has at least one contact projection 2.4 on a side facing the first mounting element 1 when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, wherein the at least one contact projection 2.4 faces at least one surface of the second Mounting element 2 is raised. At least when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, the at least one contact section 2.8 is at least partially in contact with at least one surface of the first mounting element 1. This results in the advantage that a particularly play-free connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element can be implemented.

Furthermore shows 1 the second mounting element 2, in particular the at least one locking section 2.2, has at least one centering surface 2.9 for centering the at least one locking section 2.2 in the at least one receiving section 1.2. In the present case, the centering surface 2.9 is designed as an inclined surface, wherein centering of the at least one locking section 2.2 in the at least one receiving section 1.2 can be achieved by sliding the at least one centering surface 2.9 on the edge 1.5 of the first mounting element 1 or the receiving section 1.2.

2 shows two perspective views of a mounting module 10 according to the invention, wherein the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2. In this state, a movement of the first mounting element 1 to the second mounting element 2 is excluded or essentially excluded, since all degrees of freedom with respect to a relative movement between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 are blocked or essentially blocked.

When the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, the at least one joint section 2.1 is accommodated in a form-fitting manner at least in sections in the at least one joint shell 1.1. Furthermore, the locking section 2.2 is accommodated at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section 1.2. In addition, the at least one locking means 1.3 engages at least in sections in the at least one recess 2.3. These mechanisms are explained in more detail below using sectional drawings.

It's over 2 It can also be seen that when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element and the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 is also parallel or is oriented essentially parallel to the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element.

Regarding 2 It can also be seen that when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, the locking means 1.3 is only accessible from a side of the first mounting element 1 facing away from the second mounting element 2. A movement of the locking means 1.3 from a locking position II to the release position I is therefore only of the second mounting element 2 opposite side of the first mounting element 1 can be carried out.

3 shows two sectional views of a mounting module 10 according to the invention. In both sectional views, the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 are in a completely connected state. In relation to both views, the sectional plane is aligned orthogonally to a plane which is spanned by the longitudinal axis L1 and the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 or by the longitudinal axis L2 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element 2. In the section view, which in 3 is shown on the left side, the cutting plane is arranged such that it intersects the at least one joint section and the at least one joint shell, but runs outside of the at least one latching means or the at least one recess. In the section view, which in 3 is shown on the right, the cutting plane is arranged such that it intersects the at least one recess and the at least one locking means, but not the at least one joint section or the at least one joint shell.

The joint shell 1.1 forms an interior 1.9 with an opening 1.7 through which the joint section 2.1 can be inserted at least in sections into the joint shell 1.1. From the in 3 The sectional view shown on the left shows that the at least one joint section 2.1 is accommodated in a form-fitting manner at least in sections in the at least one joint shell 1.1 or is at least partially movably mounted in the at least one joint shell 1.1. The positive connection or storage is carried out in such a way that a rotation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) about the axis of rotation R also occurs and a translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) along the Translation axis T can be carried out. The translation axis T is aligned parallel or essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element. The axis of rotation R is oriented orthogonally or substantially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2 and runs through the joint section 2.1. Furthermore, the axis of rotation R is oriented parallel or substantially parallel to a plane which is spanned by the longitudinal axis L1 and the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 or the longitudinal axis L2 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element 2.

Through 3 i . V.m. 1 and 2 It can also be seen that if the at least one joint section 2.1 is accommodated or mounted in the at least one joint shell 1.1 at least in sections, in particular in a form-fitting manner, all other rotational and translational degrees of freedom are blocked, i.e. only or essentially only along a translation the translation axis T and a rotation about the rotation axis R with respect to a movement of the first mounting element 1 relative to the second mounting element 2 (or vice versa) can be carried out.

The at least one joint section 2.1 has a joint head 2.5 via which the at least one joint section 2.1 is mounted or can be stored in the at least one joint shell 1.1. The at least one joint head 2.5 has a circular arc-shaped outer contour 2.6 at least in sections, so that a rotation and / or translation of the at least one joint head 2.5 can take place in the at least one joint shell 1.1 while the at least one joint head 2.5 at least in sections, in particular over the circular arc-shaped outer contour at least one inner surface 1.7 of the at least one joint shell 1.1 is in contact. The axis of rotation R, about which a rotation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 can be carried out, runs through the center of the circular arc-shaped outer contour 2.6 and is parallel or essentially parallel to the axis of rotation of the circular arc-shaped outer contour 2.6 and to the transverse axis Q1, Q2 of the first or .Second mounting element 1, 2 oriented.

The at least one joint shell 1.1 has inner surfaces oriented at least in sections parallel or substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 for guiding a translational and rotational movement of the at least one joint section 2.1 or the at least one joint head 2.5 in the joint shell 1.1.

Furthermore, through 3 i . V.m. 1 and 2 It can be seen that when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, the locking section 2.2 is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the receiving section 1.2, whereby a rotation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 about the axis of rotation R is prevented. A translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 along the translation axis T is also carried out in relation to one from the joint section 2.1 to the locking section 2.2 or from the joint shell 1.1 towards the receiving section 1.2 blocked direction.

Especially with reference to 1 and 3 It can also be seen that, at least when the first mounting element 1 is completely connected to the second mounting element 2, at least one translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 is parallel or substantially parallel to a transverse direction Q1 of the first mounting element 1 due to the positive connection between the at least one locking section 2.2 and the at least one receiving section 1.2 is blocked or substantially blocked. For this purpose, the receiving section 1.2 is shaped as a pocket with a peripheral edge 1.5, wherein the receiving section 2.2 can be accommodated at least in sections in the pocket or is received when the mounting elements 1, 2 are connected, the peripheral edges allowing a translation or rotation of the second At least partially block the mounting element relative to the first mounting element.

As shown in particular by the in 3 As can be seen in the sectional view shown on the right, when the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 are completely connected, the locking means 1.3 engages at least in sections in the recess 2.3, whereby at least a translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 along the translation axis T is blocked with respect to a direction pointing from the locking section 2.1 to the joint section 2.2 or from the receiving section 1.1 to the joint shell 1.2.

As also through the in 3 As the sectional view shown on the right can be seen, there is a surface of the at least one locking means 1.3 that is oriented orthogonally to the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1, at least in sections with a surface that is oriented orthogonally or essentially orthogonally to the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2 at least one recess 2.3 comes into contact at least in sections in such a way that a translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 along the translation axis T with respect to a direction pointing from the locking section 2.1 to the joint section 2.2 or from the receiving section 1.1 to the joint shell 1.2 is blocked .

Also in 3 On the right side it is shown that the at least one locking means 1.3 is movably mounted on the first mounting element 1 in such a way that the locking means can be moved at least from a locking position I to a release position II and vice versa. In the locking position I, the locking means 1.3 is in engagement with the recess 2.3, whereby a relative movement between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 is blocked in the manner described. In the release position II, however, the locking means is out of engagement with the recess 2.3, so that the degrees of freedom blocked by the locking means in the locking position with respect to a relative movement of the first mounting element 1 to the second mounting element 2 (or vice versa) are released again.

The locking means 1.3 is particularly related to 1 and 3 in operative connection with a spring element 1.4 in such a way that if no force is applied to the at least one spring element 1.4 or the at least one locking means 1.3, the at least one locking means 1.3 is in the locking position I and the at least one locking means 1.3 is only subject to the action of force on the at least a spring element 1.4 and/or the at least one locking means 1.3 can be moved from the locking position I into the release position II. How out 1 As can be seen, the spring element 1.4 is designed as a leaf spring, with the spring element 1.4, the locking means 1.3 and the first mounting element being made of the same material as an integral component.

Regarding 3 It is further provided that the at least one spring element 1.4 is prestressed during a movement of the at least one latching means 1.3 from the locking position I into the release position II in such a way that the at least one latching means 1.3 is removed when an external force on the at least one spring element 1.4 and/or or the at least one locking means 1.3 is moved back into the locking position I by the at least one spring element 1.4.

Also in 3 on the right side it is shown that the at least one locking means 1.3 has at least one inclined surface 1.6 and the second mounting element 2 has at least one inclined surface 2.7, the inclined surfaces 1.6, 2.7 being designed to be complementary to one another at least in sections and in producing a complete connection between the first mounting element and the second mounting element, an at least temporary movement of the at least one locking means from a locking position I to a release position II can be carried out by sliding the inclined surfaces 1.6, 2.7 on one another. This process is explained in more detail below.

The following is the establishment of a complete connection between the first and second mounting elements 1, 2 and the loosening of the Connection described using additional figures. 4 shows a mounting module 10 according to the invention, wherein a connection between the first and second mounting elements 1, 2 has not yet been established. For this purpose, the first and second mounting elements 1, 2 are first aligned with one another, with the transverse axis Q1 of the first mounting element 1 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element Q2 being aligned parallel or substantially parallel to one another and the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element and the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2 are aligned inclined to one another. The inclination between the first longitudinal axis L1 and the second longitudinal axis L2 can be at least 10°, preferably at least 15°, at least 20° or more than 20° (all details in degrees).

This is then carried out in accordance with 5 an at least sectional insertion of the at least one joint section 2.1 into the at least one joint shell 1.1 through the opening 1.7, while the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 is inclined to the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element L2 and the transverse axis Q2 of the second mounting element Q2 is parallel or substantially parallel to one another are aligned parallel.

The second mounting element 2 then rotates relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) about the rotation axis R, so that the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 and the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2 are aligned parallel or substantially parallel. At the same time, the second mounting element 2 is translated relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) along the translation axis T, with the at least one joint section 2.1 or the at least one joint head 2.5 being moved further into the joint shell 1.1. This condition is in 6 shown. Both the rotation and the translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) are caused by the storage of the joint section 2.1 in the joint shell 1.1.

Starting from 6 the second mounting element 2 is translated relative to the first mounting element 1 along the translation axis T into the in 3 position shown, so that the locking section 2.2 is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section 1.2 and the locking means 1.3 engages at least in sections in the recess 2.3. There is then a complete connection between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 and a movement of the first mounting element 1 to the second mounting element 2 (or vice versa) is excluded or essentially excluded, since all degrees of freedom with respect to a relative movement between the mounting elements 1 , 2 are blocked by the connection mechanism described.

Fermer shows 6 that the mutually complementary inclined surfaces 1.6, 2.7 in the in 6 illustrated orientation of the mounting elements 1, 2 were brought into contact with one another. A translation of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) is now carried out along the translation axis T in order to establish a complete connection between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 and thereby ensure the parallel alignment of the first and second mounting elements 1, 2 maintained, a force is exerted on the locking means 1.3 via the inclined surface 1.6, through which the locking means 1.3 is pivoted from the locking position I into the release position II. The spring element 1.4 is prestressed in such a way that the locking means 1.3 is automatically moved back into the locking position I after the end of the force on the locking means 1.3 and is then in engagement with the at least one recess 2.3.

To release a complete connection between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2, the at least one locking means 1.3 is first moved from the locking position I into the release position II, so that the locking means 1.3 is out of engagement with the at least one recess 2.3 (cf. 3 ).

Subsequently, a translation of the second mounting element 2 can be carried out relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa), so that the at least one locking section 2.2 is released from an at least partially positive connection with the at least one receiving section (1.2) (cf. 6 )

The second mounting element 2 then rotates relative to the first mounting element 1 (or vice versa) about a rotation axis R, so that the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 and the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element are inclined to one another. (see. 5 ). In this position, the at least one joint section 2.1 can be released from the at least one joint shell 1.1 (cf. 4 ) and the loosening of the connection between the first mounting element 1 and the second mounting element 2 is completed or can be established again.

• a1) Zumindest abschnittsweises Einführen 110 des wenigstens einen Gelenkabschnitts 2.1 in die wenigstens eine Gelenkschale 1.1, während eine Längsachse L1 des ersten Montageelements 1 zu einer Längsachse L2 des zweiten Montageelements 2 geneigt ist,
• b1) Durchführen einer Rotation 120 des zweiten Montageelements 2 relativ zum ersten Montageelement 1 um eine Rotationsachse R, sodass die Längsachse L1 des ersten Montageelements 1 und die Längsachse L2 des zweiten Montageelements 2 parallel oder im Wesentlichen parallel ausgerichtet sind,
• c1) Durchführen einer Translation 130 des zweiten Montageelements 2 relativ zum ersten Montageelement 1 entlang einer Translationsachse T, sodass der wenigstens eine Arretierungsabschnitt 2.2 zumindest abschnittsweise formschlüssig in dem wenigstens einen Aufnahmeabschnitt 1.2 aufgenommen ist und das wenigstens eine Rastmittel 1.3 zumindest abschnittsweise in die wenigstens eine Aussparung 2.3 eingreift.

In 7 A method 100 according to the invention for using a mounting module 10 according to the invention is also shown, with at least the following steps being carried out, preferably in the order specified:

• a1) At least sectional insertion 110 of the at least one joint section 2.1 into the at least one joint shell 1.1, while a longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 is inclined to a longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2,
• b1) performing a rotation 120 of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 about a rotation axis R, so that the longitudinal axis L1 of the first mounting element 1 and the longitudinal axis L2 of the second mounting element 2 are aligned parallel or substantially parallel,
• c1) Carrying out a translation 130 of the second mounting element 2 relative to the first mounting element 1 along a translation axis T, so that the at least one locking section 2.2 is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section 1.2 and the at least one locking means 1.3 is at least in sections in the at least one recess 2.3 intervenes.

Reference symbol list

1

First assembly element

1.1

Articular shell

1.2

Recording section

1.3

Rest means

1.4

Spring element

1.5

edge

1.6

inclined surface

1.7

opening

1.8

Inner surface

1.9

inner space

2

Second assembly element

2.1

Joint section

2.2

Locking section

2.3

recess

2.4

Investment advantage

2.5

Joint head

2.6

Arc-shaped outer contour

2.9

centering surface

10

Assembly module

100

Proceedings

110

Introduce

120

Performing a rotation

130

Performing a translation

L1

Longitudinal axis of the first mounting element

L2

Longitudinal axis of the second mounting element

Q1

Transverse axis of the first mounting element

Q2

Transverse axis of the second mounting element

R

Axis of rotation

T

Translation axis

I

Locking position

II

release position

Claims (15)

Mounting module (10), in particular for use in a vehicle, comprising a first mounting element (1) and a second mounting element (2), wherein the first mounting element (1) and the second mounting element (2) are reversibly connectable to one another and wherein the first mounting element (1) comprises at least one joint shell (1.1), at least one receiving section (1.2) and at least one locking means (1.3), and wherein the second mounting element (2) has at least one joint section (2.1), at least one locking section (2.2) and at least one recess ( 2.3) and wherein when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), the at least one joint section (2.1) is accommodated at least in sections in the at least one joint shell (1.1) and the at least one locking section (2.2) is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section (1.2) and the at least one locking means (1.3) engages at least in sections in the recess (2.3). Mounting module (10). Claim 1 , characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), the joint section (2.1) is mounted in the at least one joint shell (1.1) in such a way that rotation of the second mounting element (2) is relative to the first mounting element (1) about a rotation axis (R) and a translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) along a translation axis (T) can be carried out. Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), at least one rotation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1). at least one axis of rotation (R) is blocked or substantially blocked by the positive connection between the at least one locking section (2.2) and the at least one receiving section (1.2). Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), at least one translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) is parallel or is blocked or substantially blocked substantially parallel to a transverse direction (Q1) of the first mounting element (1) by the positive connection between the at least one locking section (2.2) and the at least one receiving section (1.2). Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), at least one translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) along at least one direction of a translation axis (T1) is blocked or substantially blocked by the positive connection between the at least one locking section (2.2) and the at least one receiving section (1.2). Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), at least one translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) along at least one direction of a translation axis (T1) is blocked or substantially blocked by the engagement of the at least one locking means (1.3) in the at least one recess (2.3). Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means (1.3) is mounted on the first mounting element (1) so that it can move at least in sections so that the locking means (1.3) can be moved at least from the locking position (I) into a release position (II ) and vice versa can be moved. Mounting module (10). Claim 7 , characterized in that the at least one latching means (1.3) is in operative connection with at least one spring element (1.4) in such a way that if no force is applied to the at least one spring element (1.4) and/or the at least one latching means (1.3), the at least one latching means (1.3) is in the locking position (I) and/or the at least one latching means (1.3) only moves from the locking position (I) under the action of force on the at least one spring element (1.4) and/or the at least one latching means (1.3) can be moved into the release position (II). Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), the locking means (1.3) is only accessible from a side of the first mounting element facing away from the second mounting element is. Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one locking means (1.3) has at least one inclined surface (1.6) and the second mounting element (2) has at least one inclined surface (2.7), the inclined surfaces (1.6, 2.7 ) are designed to be complementary to one another at least in sections and, when establishing a complete connection between the first mounting element (1) and the second mounting element (2), an at least temporary movement of the at least one locking means (1.3) from a locking position (I) to a release position (II ) can be carried out by sliding the inclined surfaces (1.6, 2.7) on one another. Mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second mounting element (2) has at least one contact projection (2.4), wherein the at least one contact projection (2.4) is designed to be raised relative to at least one surface of the second mounting element (2) and is, at least when the first mounting element (1) is completely connected to the second mounting element (2), at least partially in contact with at least one surface of the first mounting element (1). Method (100) for using a mounting module (10) according to one of the preceding claims, in particular for producing a complete connection between the first mounting element (1) and the second mounting element (2), wherein at least the following steps, preferably in the specified order, are carried out: a1) At least section-wise insertion of the at least one joint section (2.1) into the at least one joint shell (1.1), while a Longitudinal axis (L1) of the first mounting element (1) is inclined to a longitudinal axis (L2) of the second mounting element, b1) performing a rotation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element or vice versa about a rotation axis (R), so that the longitudinal axis ( L1) of the first mounting element (1) and the longitudinal axis (L2) of the second mounting element (2) are aligned parallel or substantially parallel, c1) carrying out a translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) or vice versa along a Translation axis (T), so that the at least one locking section (2.2) is received at least in sections in a form-fitting manner in the at least one receiving section (1.2) and the at least one locking means (1.3) engages at least in sections in the recess (2.3). Procedure (100) according to Claim 12 , wherein at least one of the following steps, preferably after step c1), is carried out: a2) moving the at least one locking means (1.3) from a locking position (I) into a release position (II), so that the at least locking means (1.3) does not move into the at least one recess (2.3) intervenes. b2) Carrying out a translation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) or vice versa along a translation axis (T), so that the at least one locking section (2.2) is released from an at least partially positive connection with the at least one receiving section (1.2). . c2) performing a rotation of the second mounting element (2) relative to the first mounting element (1) or vice versa about an axis of rotation (R), so that the longitudinal axis (L1) of the first mounting element (1) and the longitudinal axis (L2) of the second mounting element (2 ) are inclined to each other. d2) releasing (140) the at least one joint section (2.1) from the at least one joint shell (1.1). Mounting element (1) with the features of the first mounting element (1) of a mounting module (10) according to one of Claims 1 until 11 . Mounting element (2) with the features of the second mounting element (2) of a mounting module (10) according to one of Claims 1 until 11 .

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