DE202005018050U1 - Rear flap for motor vehicle, has first end section provided with module carrier which has receiving mechanism for receiving components for swiveling rear flap - Google Patents

Abstract

The rear flap has a swiveling section (11) arranged at the first end section (12) for swivel-mounted connection of the rear flap at the tail section of a motor vehicle. The first end section includes a module carrier fixed to the rear flap as a separate carrier. The module carrier includes a receiving mechanism for receiving the components for swiveling the rear flap.

Description

The The invention relates to a tailgate for a motor vehicle after Preamble of claim 1.

A Such tailgate is generally one at the rear of a motor vehicle pivotally hinged or to be directed flap designate and serve especially for closing a storage space at the rear of a motor vehicle. She is at one so-called notchback vehicle e.g. as (when closed essentially horizontally extended) trunk lid and at a so-called skew or hatchback vehicle e.g. as (in the closed state substantially horizontally extended) load compartment flap (with window) formed.

she includes a pivoting area that is at a first (rear, upper) End portion of the tailgate is formed and the pivotable Setting the tailgate at the rear of a motor vehicle set is, d. h., the tailgate can over the pivoting range arranged hinged at the rear of a motor vehicle become. Furthermore, the tailgate comprises means for (active) pivoting the tailgate around a motor vehicle side defined pivot axis, leaving the tailgate for an accessibility the storage space behind it by pivoting (unfolding) open and subsequently by folding back can be closed again.

Under a device for actively pivoting the tailgate is doing a power-operated Device understood, d. H. a facility where the to Swiveling the tailgate required adjustment forces an associated drive, comprising for example a motor, be generated and assigned with associated functional elements at the rear a motor vehicle can be brought into operative connection, so that the device for pivoting the tailgate together with the associated body-side functional components pivoting the tailgate can cause when the device is activated.

Of the Invention is based on the problem, a tailgate of the beginning type to improve further.

These Problem is inventively by the Creating a tailgate with the features of claim 1 solved.

After that is the device for (active) pivoting the tailgate on a module carrier can be arranged, as a separate carrier element is connected to the first end portion of the tailgate, d. H., is adjacent to the swivel range of the tailgate (directly), and the receiving areas with attachment points for receiving and Attachment of components of the device for pivoting the Has tailgate, preferably for receiving and fixing all to be arranged on the tailgate components of that device.

The inventive solution the advantage that the device for pivoting the tailgate, including all associated electrical or electronic components, such as. B. a drive motor, a control unit and associated electrical lines, separately preassembled on a module carrier are and in the preassembled state on functionality, especially in terms the electrical components, to be checked can. This pre-assembled and pre-tested module assembly is then installed in the tailgate, as will be explained in more detail below.

Especially It is advantageous that any errors of the completely pre-assembled Device for pivoting the tailgate, in particular errors the electronic components, already can be determined before the individual components of that device installed in the tailgate have been. this makes possible a particularly simple troubleshooting by the repair or the Replacement of certain components, without assembly work on the motor vehicle to have to make.

Further the solution according to the invention has the Advantage that the individual components of the device for pivoting the tailgate ergonomically comfortable on a suitably laid out (preferably plate-shaped) Module carrier attached can be. It is not overhead mounting the individual components on the tailgate itself required. Rather, the completely pre-assembled module on the tailgate fastened by the module carrier is connected to a suitable assembly of the tailgate.

In addition to a motor drive, an associated electrical or electronic control device and the required electrical conductors comprises means for pivoting the tailgate as vorzumontierende on the module carrier components power transmission elements through which the adjusting force generated by the motor drive to a pivot mechanism for pivoting the tailgate is transferable. As power transmission elements, for example, a traction means, for. B. in the form of a guided in a Bowden cable rope, a lever mechanism and a gear or screw gear, the latter example comprising a threaded spindle and a spindle nut cooperating therewith. However, other power transmission elements can be used which are suitable for transmitting an adjusting force generated by a motor and output via the downstream motor transmission to a pivoting mechanism.

Of the Swing mechanism can be easily formed by a pivotable mounting of the tailgate over its pivoting range assigned bearing points of the vehicle body at the rear of the vehicle. By this storage of the tailgate to the vehicle body is defines a pivot axis about which the tailgate by means provided for this purpose power-operated device is pivotable.

Next the device for pivoting the tailgate can the module carrier even more functional components may be arranged, such. Legs Windscreen wiper unit for Tailgate with window, a tail light, a brake light, an interior light, a sensor device, in particular in the form of a sensor strip for the anti-trap protection, a Camera as well as an antenna for one Audio unit, telephone and / or a GPS system.

Farther can in the module carrier a stiffening area can be integrated, so that the module carrier at the same time serves to stiffen the tailgate. Such a stiffening area On the one hand on the existing metal or plastic module carrier itself be formed or as a separate stiffening element to this be attached.

The Tailgate regularly has one shell and an inner skin on, with the outer skin on its outer space facing outside form an outer design surface can, which is part of the externally visible vehicle body is. Between the inner skin facing the inside of the outer skin as well as the outer skin facing outside The inner skin is a cavity formed in which the components the device for pivoting the tailgate (and possibly further Functional components) after installation of the module carrier in the tailgate can be arranged. For this purpose, for example, provided that the module carrier an opening in the outer skin or Inner skin covered and that the components of the means for pivoting the tailgate on the side of the module carrier are arranged, which faces the cavity between the outer skin and inner skin is. The module carrier forms in this case either a part of the outer skin or Inner skin. Furthermore, the module carrier together with the thereto arranged components even between the outer skin and inner skin of the tailgate arranged and thereby either with the (inside of) the outer skin or with the (outside of) Be connected inside skin.

Farther can the device for pivoting the tailgate also on the Outside of one in the outer skin integrated module carrier be arranged. In this case, the module carrier is together with the it fastened components of that device preferably covered by a spoiler assembly, which forms a design element of the motor vehicle body and on for example, a tail light can be arranged.

To another variant may be provided that the device for pivoting the tailgate on the vehicle interior facing Inside the inner skin of the tailgate is arranged. In this Case, the module carrier is preferred through an inner lining or a component of the inner lining the tailgate is formed, which is arranged in front of the inner skin of the tailgate and in the design of the interior trim of the corresponding motor vehicle is adjusted.

Of the module carrier can continue to serve the cavity between outer skin and inner skin of the tailgate, in which arranged on the module carrier Components of the device for pivoting the tailgate and optionally further functional components are arranged to seal. For this the module carrier is over a at the edge of the module carrier circumferential seal attached to the tailgate, allowing him those Cavity at least partially covered and thereby seals. This embodiment offers the advantage that in the cavity arranged electrical and electronic Components be designed as so-called dry space components can, d. h., it is not necessary to use the individual components a moisture-proof housing to provide, as it is the so-called wet space design of electrical functional components equivalent.

Further Details and advantages of the invention will become apparent in the following Description of exemplary embodiments be clear from the figures.

It demonstrate:

1a a perspective view of a tailgate, in which a device comprising a device for pivoting the tailgate module is arranged;

1b a view of the module 1a ;

2 a cross-section through a tailgate, on which a means for Verschwen ken the tailgate comprehensive module is arranged;

3 a second cross section through a tailgate in a modification of 2 ;

4 a third cross section through a tailgate in a modification of 2 ;

5a and 5b a second perspective view of a tailgate in a modification of 1a and 1b ;

6 a fourth cross section through a tailgate in a modification of 2 ;

7a and 7b a second perspective view of a tailgate in a modification of 1a and 1b ;

8th a fifth cross section through a tailgate in a modification of 2 ,

1a shows a perspective view of a tailgate for a motor vehicle, which may be provided depending on the specific geometric design for a Krafttahrzug with sloping or steep tail or possibly for a motor vehicle with notchback. The tailgate is formed by an outer skin 1 , which is visible from the outside, when the tailgate is installed in a motor vehicle and forms an outer design surface of the tailgate. The outer skin 1 is in shape and color of its outer surface adapted to the adjoining areas of the vehicle body visible from the outside.

The outer surface facing away from the outer design surface (outer side) 1 the tailgate is a spaced inner skin 2 facing, the outside turn the outer skin 1 facing and the inside of which faces the means of the flap to be closed part of the vehicle interior (cargo or luggage compartment).

The tailgate has a substantially flat body 10 and an end portion angled therefrom and provided with a license plate N 15 on. At the angled end portion 15 opposite end portion 12 which is in the flat, plate-like basic body 10 is integrated, the tailgate is with a swivel range 11 provided over which it is pivotally articulated at the rear of a vehicle body. For this purpose, the pivoting area in a known manner bearings or hinges, which allow a hinged articulation on the vehicle body, in particular at the rear of the vehicle body to form a (horizontal) pivot axis, by pivoting the tailgate 1 open the hold and close it again.

For this purpose, one is in a module 3 integrated device for automatic (electric) pivoting of the tailgate provided, the following 1b will be described in more detail.

This in 1b illustrated module 3 comprises a (plate-like or shaped) module carrier 30 with attachment points 31 for attachment to a tailgate according to 1a and is enclosed by an outer edge 33 , On the inside of the module carrier 30 in the installed state of the module 30 the vehicle interior or trunk is facing, is a device for automatic or electrical pivoting of the tailgate 1 arranged, which is a motor-gear unit 50 with an electric drive motor, a pivot lever driven thereby 51 , one of the engine-transmission unit 50 associated electrical control unit 55 and an associated cable harness 56 comprises, on the one hand for energizing the motor-gear unit 50 and the control unit 55 and on the other hand for signal transmission, in particular the transmission of control signals, between the control unit 55 and motor-gear unit is used.

This module 3 is completed prior to installation in a tailgate by removing all components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate on the inside of the plate-like module carrier 30 arranged and fastened (pre-assembled). This creates a completely pre-assembled and outside the tailgate in terms of their function completely pretestable assembly 5 , which serves to pivot the tailgate. The predictability of the assembly means that the correct electrical and mechanical interaction of the individual components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 before installing the module 3 in a tailgate can be checked by the said assembly 5 (Device for pivoting the tailgate) is connected to an electrical voltage source.

With proper function of the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate is the entire module 3 in the in 1a illustrated tailgate installed, so that the module carrier 30 a component of the outer skin 1 the tailgate forms. He is doing so on the outer skin 1 the tailgate put on, that he has an opening 13 the outer skin 1 in the end section 12 covered, in which the swivel range 11 the tailgate is formed. The arrangement of the module carrier 30 on the tailgate takes place in such a way that with the components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate provided In side of the module carrier 30 towards the interior of the cargo space and thus towards the inner skin 2 the tailgate points. The said components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 are therefore located in the cavity between the outer skin 1 and the inner skin 2 is formed. The components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate facing away from the outside of the module carrier 30 In contrast, after installation in the tailgate forms a part of the outer design surface of the outer skin 1 and is thus visible to a viewer from the outside.

The result is therefore the module carrier 30 integrated into the outer skin of the tailgate, that its outer side forms a part of the outer design surface of the tailgate and that arranged on the inside components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 in the cavity between outer skin 1 and inner skin 2 the tailgate protrude.

The installation also takes place in such a way that of the engine-transmission unit 50 driven pivot lever 51 is hinged to the vehicle body in the area of the rear, so that by pivoting this lever 51 , triggered by energizing the motor-gear unit 50 the tailgate can be opened and closed.

In this case, the module carrier 30 for stiffening the outer skin 1 serve the tailgate and for this purpose have corresponding stiffening areas or be provided with appropriate stiffening areas. On the other hand, also cause the installation of the module carrier 30 in the tailgate and its edge-side attachment to the outer skin 1 the tailgate stiffening the module carrier 30 ,

2 shows a cross section through a tailgate for a motor vehicle with hatchback, formed by an outer skin 101 and an inner skin 102 , z. B. in the form of an outer panel and an inner panel, as well as through a window F.

The tailgate has a lower end portion located below the window F 115 , which usually carries a license plate, as well as above the window pane F located upper end portion 112 on, on which a swivel area 111 is designed for pivotally mounting the tailgate in the rear of a motor vehicle.

In the upper, rear end section 112 the tailgate is the outer skin 101 with an opening or recess 113 provided, in which a module carrier 130 the in 1b shown type is used so that he the opening 113 covers and closes and that on the module carrier 130 attached components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 a facility 5 for pivoting the tailgate in one in the upper rear end portion 112 formed cavity between outer skin 101 and inner skin 102 protrude. The outside visible from the outside of the module carrier 130 forms an outer part of the outer design surface of the tailgate in the region of its upper end portion 112 ,

The swivel lever 151 the device 5 protrudes through a recess in the inner skin 102 the tailgate so that it can be attached with its free end to the rear of an associated vehicle when the tailgate is installed in this. This causes a pivoting of the lever pivoting the tailgate to a defined on the tailgate pivot axis at which the tailgate over its pivoting range 111 is articulated.

3 shows a modification of the tailgate 2 , the essential difference being that at least some of the components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 on the inner skin 102 remote from the outside of the module carrier 130 are arranged. So these components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 are not visible from the outside, is the module 130 to the outside from a spoiler area 104 the tailgate covered.

At the spoiler area 104 On the one hand, it can be an immediate part of the outer skin 101 the tailgate (compare 2 ), z. B. act in the form of an outer panel. In this case, the module is located 103 with his carrier 130 and the components arranged thereon 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 in the cavity H between outer skin 101 and inner skin 102 the tailgate. On the other hand, the spoiler area 104 be formed by a separate spoiler element, which consists of a different material than the other areas of the outer skin 101 and also sets itself off from the design of this.

At the module carrier 130 or at the spoiler area 104 In addition, other functional components such. B. be arranged a tail light for a motor vehicle.

4 shows a further modification of the tailgate 2 , where here the essential difference is that in the inner skin 102 the upper rear end portion 112 the tailgate an opening 123 is provided, that of the module carrier 130 is covered. The module carrier 130 Thus, in this embodiment forms a part of the inner skin of the tailgate. The individual components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate are doing so on the module rack 130 arranged that they are in the cavity H between outer skin 101 and inner skin 105 protrude, however, the pivot lever 151 the through the module carrier 130 protrudes through so that it can be attached to the rear of a vehicle.

In the 5a and 5b is a modification of the tailgate from the 1a and 1b shown in which the components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 the device 5 for pivoting the tailgate on a module carrier 25 are arranged, which forms an inner lining of the tailgate. This module carrier 25 is according to 5a in such a way from the back R forth on the inner skin 2 attached to the tailgate, that it serves as part of the luggage compartment or trunk interior lining. This covers the inner skin 2 towards the interior of the cargo space and forms an inner design surface, which is visible to a user with the tailgate open.

6 shows a modification of the tailgate 2 , in accordance with the in the 5a and 5b illustrated embodiment of a tailgate, the components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 on a module carrier 125 are mounted in the form of a part of the inner lining of the tailgate. The module carrier 125 is made from the back R on the inner skin 102 placed, which preferably has a recess through which the module carrier 125 arranged and fixed components 150 . 151 . 155 . 156 into the cavity H between inner skin 102 and outer skin 101 can protrude.

In the 7a and 7b is another modification of the tailgate from the 1a and 1b shown in which on a module carrier 30 in addition to the components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 a device for pivoting the tailgate or a rear spoiler 4 is arranged, which is an additional tail light 41 wearing. This module 3 is mounted as ready preassembled and pre-testable assembly of the front V, ie from the visible from the outside of the tailgate ago, on this. The rear spoiler 4 covers an opening of the outer skin 1 in the rear end section 12 the tailgate, through which the components 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 the means for pivoting the tailgate in the cavity between the outer skin 1 and inner skin 2 protrude.

From the back R forth, ie from the not visible in the closed state of the tailgate side, also an interior trim part 25 on the inner skin 2 set.

8th shows a fourth modification of the tailgate 2 , which is based on a similar arrangement of module carrier, rear spoiler and interior trim part like that in the 7a and 7b illustrated embodiment of a tailgate.

After that are on through an opening of the outer skin 101 the tailgate insertable module carrier 130 the components 150 . 151 . 155 and 156 a facility 105 arranged to pivot the tailgate and those of an edge 113 enclosed opening of the outer skin 101 is from a rear spoiler 104 covered, which is a tail light 141 wearing.

On the outer skin 101 facing away from the inner skin 102 is an interior trim part 125 arranged that the inner skin 102 as well as the components protruding through the inner skin 150 . 151 . 155 of the module 103 covered.

Claims (22)

Tailgate for a motor vehicle, comprising - a pivoting area, which is arranged at a first end portion of the tailgate and which is configured and provided for pivotally hinging the tailgate at the rear of a motor vehicle, and - means for pivoting the tailgate, via which the tailgate with the Rear of a motor vehicle can be brought into operative connection in order to open and close the tailgate, characterized in that at the first end portion ( 12 . 112 ) the tailgate a module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is arranged and fixed as a separate carrier element, which is for receiving at least a part of the components ( 50 . 51 . 55 . 56 ) of the institution ( 5 . 105 ) is arranged for pivoting the tailgate. Tailgate according to claim 1, characterized in that the respective component of the device ( 5 . 105 ) for pivoting the tailgate on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the device ( 5 . 105 ) for pivoting the tailgate, a drive device ( 50 . 150 ), which on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 3, characterized in that at least one power transmission element ( 51 . 151 ) for transmission from the drive device ( 50 . 150 ) generated adjusting force on a pivoting mechanism for pivoting the tailgate on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is provided. Tailgate according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one force over supporting element ( 51 . 151 ) is formed by a lever, a traction means, a toothed gear or a screw gear. Tailgate according to one of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) a control device ( 55 . 155 ) for controlling the drive device ( 50 . 150 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) electrical conductors ( 56 . 156 ) for the electrical connection of the device ( 5 . 105 ) are arranged for pivoting the tailgate. Tailgate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that on the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) further functional components ( 4 . 41 ; 104 . 141 ) that are not part of the establishment ( 5 . 105 ) belong to pivoting the tailgate. Tailgate according to claim 8, characterized in that the further functional components ( 4 . 41 ; 104 . 141 ) comprise a spoiler, a lamp, a windshield wiper unit, an antenna, a camera and / or sensors, in particular in the form of an anti-pinch sensor strip. Tailgate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is designed for stiffening the tailgate or for this purpose has at least one separate stiffening element. Tailgate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the tailgate an outer skin ( 1 . 101 ) and an inner skin ( 2 . 102 ). Tailgate according to claim 11, characterized in that the device ( 5 ) for pivoting the tailgate between the outer skin ( 1 . 101 ) and the inner skin ( 2 . 102 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the device ( 5 ) for pivoting the tailgate on the outer skin ( 1 . 101 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the device ( 5 ) for pivoting the tailgate on the inner skin ( 2 . 102 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to one of claims 11 to 14, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) an opening in the outer skin ( 1 . 101 ) or an opening in the inner skin ( 2 . 102 ) at least partially covered. Tailgate according to claim 13 or 15, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) on the outside of the tailgate of a spoiler area ( 4 . 104 ) is covered. Tailgate according to claim 14 or 15, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) on the inside of the tailgate of an interior trim ( 125 ) is covered. Tailgate according to claim 16, characterized in that on the spoiler area ( 4 . 104 ) a tail light ( 41 . 141 ) is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 11 or 12, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) between the outer skin ( 1 . 101 ) and the inner skin ( 2 . 102 ) of the tailgate is arranged. Tailgate according to claim 12 or 14, characterized in that the module carrier ( 25 . 125 ) Part of a behind the inner skin ( 2 . 102 ) is arranged inner lining. Tailgate according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 , 130 ) a cavity (H) in which the device ( 5 ) is arranged for pivoting the tailgate, seals to the outside space. Tailgate according to claim 21, characterized in that the module carrier ( 30 . 130 ) is fixed via a seal on the tailgate.