DE102022114909A1 - Radiator grille reinforcement component - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a radiator grille reinforcement component (1) for a motor vehicle (6). In order to provide a possibility for temporarily storing at least one object in a space below a front hood of a motor vehicle (6), the radiator grille reinforcement component (1) has at least one storage unit (3) for temporarily storing at least one object at least partially and/or at least partially in the radiator grille reinforcement component (1).

Description

The invention relates to a radiator grille reinforcement component for a motor vehicle with the features of the preamble of claim 1.

In today's vehicles, under-hood storage must meet safety, structural and operating cost requirements. Therefore, storage space under the hood is usually very limited.

Modern vehicles also usually have a radiator grille reinforcement component for supporting or reinforcing a radiator grille at the rear. The grille reinforcement member thus has mainly structural functions and also serves to support various modules, such as a radiator, under the hood.

The US 9,222,288 B2 discloses a position-controlled hood latch bracket for a vehicle.

The US 10 730 400 B2 discloses a storage system for a motor vehicle comprising a grille and a drawer assembly having a front portion having a portion of the grille, the drawer assembly being movable outwardly from the grille to provide access to a storage space.

The US 2006 / 0 156 547 A1 discloses a vehicle front end assembly having a frame to which an integrated front end module formed by an injection molding process is attached.

The US 2018 / 0 326 914 A1 discloses a support structure for a vehicle seat, the support structure providing storage space.

The invention is based on the object of providing a possibility for the temporary storage of at least one object in a space underneath a front hood of a motor vehicle.

According to the invention, the object is achieved by a radiator grille reinforcement component with the features of claim 1, wherein at least one storage unit for temporarily storing at least one object is at least partially on and/or at least partially in the radiator grille reinforcement component.

It should be noted that the features and measures listed individually in the following description can be combined with one another in any technically sensible manner and show further refinements of the invention. The description additionally characterizes and specifies the invention, particularly in connection with the figures.

According to the invention, a component that is usually already present, namely a radiator grill reinforcing component that can be arranged or is arranged at the rear offset from a radiator and a radiator grille of a motor vehicle, is modified in order to provide a novel temporary storage option for at least one object in a space arranged under the front hood of the motor vehicle. There is therefore no need to create space for an additional component. There is also no need to create additional connection options for a corresponding additional component. In particular, the invention also offers the possibility that an item that is conventionally stored elsewhere in the vehicle can be stored on the radiator grille reinforcement component according to the invention, so that the conventional storage location can be released for other purposes.

The storage unit is preferably designed in such a way that the at least one object temporarily stored with it cannot detach itself from the radiator grille reinforcing component either when the motor vehicle is at a standstill or when it is driving, for example due to vibrations occurring.

The fact that the at least one object can be temporarily stored with the radiator grille reinforcement component is intended to mean that the object can be arranged on or removed from the radiator grille reinforcement component at any time without affecting the functionality of the radiator grille reinforcement component or another functional component of the motor vehicle that can be connected to the radiator grille reinforcement component . The object therefore has no functional significance for normal operation of the motor vehicle. The storage unit can be designed in such a way that the object is arranged outside the radiator grille reinforcement component, partially inside the radiator grille reinforcement component or completely within the radiator grille reinforcement component. The storage unit can also be designed for the temporary storage of two or more objects, in particular objects of different designs. The grille reinforcement member may also include two or more corresponding storage units.

The radiator grille reinforcement component can be installed in a motor vehicle in the form of a passenger car or a commercial vehicle. Therefore, such a motor vehicle is also an object of the invention.

According to an advantageous embodiment, the storage unit has at least one storage space for at least partially accommodating the object. Preferably, the storage space is partially or completely integrated into the radiator grille reinforcement component. The storage space can therefore be formed directly on the radiator grille reinforcement component during production. The storage space can, for example, be designed to be open at the top in order to be able to introduce or insert the at least one object into the storage space from above. The storage unit can also have two or more corresponding storage spaces.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the storage unit has at least one lid for closing the storage space. As a result, the at least one object can be arranged in the storage space to be protected from environmental influences. The cover can, for example, be pivotally mounted on the remaining radiator grille reinforcement component via hinges. The lid can be secured in its closed position, which closes the storage space, for example via a latching mechanism or clamping mechanism.

According to a further advantageous embodiment, the radiator grille reinforcement component has at least one fastening unit for temporarily fastening the object to the radiator grille reinforcement component. The fastening unit can be arranged on a radiator grille reinforcement component without the above-mentioned storage space or within such a storage space. The fastening unit can, for example, be set up so that the at least one object can be clamped to the radiator grille reinforcement component by means of the fastening unit, that is to say it can be designed as a clamping unit.

• 1 eine schematische und perspektivische Darstellung eines Ausführungsbeispiels für ein erfindungsgemäßes Kühlergrillverstärkungsbauteil;
• 2 eine schematische und perspektivische Darstellung des in 1 gezeigten Kühlergrillverstärkungsbauteils in einem in einem Kraftwagen verbauten Einbauzustand; und
• 3 eine weitere schematische und perspektivische Darstellung des in 2 gezeigten Einbauzustands.

Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are disclosed in the subclaims and the following description of the figures. It shows:

• 1 a schematic and perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a radiator grille reinforcement component according to the invention;
• 2 a schematic and perspective representation of the in 1 shown radiator grille reinforcement component in an installed state installed in a motor vehicle; and
• 3 another schematic and perspective representation of the in 2 installation condition shown.

In the different figures, the same parts are always provided with the same reference numbers, which is why they are usually only described once.

1 shows a schematic and perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a radiator grille reinforcement component 1 according to the invention for a not in 1 Motor vehicle 6 shown, the front of which is in 2 is shown.

The radiator grille reinforcing component 1 has end fastening tabs 2, via which the radiator grille reinforcing component 1 is fastened to side members, not shown, of the motor vehicle. In addition, various components of the motor vehicle (not shown) can be attached to the radiator grille reinforcement component 1, in particular a radiator (not shown) of the motor vehicle 6.

The radiator grille reinforcement component 1 has two differently designed and laterally spaced storage units 3 for temporarily storing at least one object, not shown, in the radiator grille reinforcement component 1. Each storage unit 3 has a storage space 4 for at least partially accommodating the respective object. In addition, each storage unit 3 has a lid 5 for closing the respective storage space 4. Each cover 5 is pivotally arranged at the rear via two hinges 8. Like the right part of the drawing layer 1 removable, the lid 5 each has a protuberance which is adapted to the object to be accepted in the storage space 4. The object is also stored or held in a secure position in the storage space 4. A half-mold adapted to the object to be held can also be arranged or fitted in the storage space 4. Of course, the storage space 4, but also the lid 5, can be designed without such half-forms or protuberances, such as the left part of the 1 can be seen.

For this purpose, the radiator grille reinforcement component 1 can have at least one fastening unit, not shown, for temporarily attaching the respective object to the radiator grille reinforcement component 1, i.e. in its storage unit 3.

2 shows a schematic and perspective representation of the in 1 shown radiator grille reinforcement component 1 in an installed state in the motor vehicle 6. In particular, the attachment of the radiator grille reinforcement component 1 via the attachment tabs 2 to the longitudinal members 7 of the motor vehicle 6 is shown. To avoid of repetitions corresponds to the above description 1 referred.

3 shows another schematic and perspective representation of the in 2 shown installation state of the radiator grille reinforcement component 1.

List of reference symbols:

1

Radiator grille reinforcement component

2

Fastening tab

3

Storage unit

4

Storage space

5

Lid

6

motor vehicle

7

Longitudinal beam

8th

hinge

QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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Cited patent literature

• US 9222288 B2 [0004]
• US 10730400 B2 [0005]
• US 20060156547 A1 [0006]
• US 20180326914 A1 [0007]

Claims (4)

Radiator grille reinforcement component (1) for a motor vehicle (6), characterized by at least one storage unit (3) for temporarily storing at least one object at least partially on and/or at least partially in the radiator grille reinforcement component (1). Radiator grille reinforcement component (1). Claim 1 , characterized in that the storage unit (3) has at least one storage space (4) for at least partially accommodating the object. Radiator grille reinforcement component (1). Claim 1 or 2 , characterized in that the storage unit (3) has at least one lid (5). Radiator grille reinforcement component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one fastening unit for temporarily attaching the object to the radiator grille reinforcement component (1).