DE202017100058U1 - Arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation and connection clip - Google Patents

Abstract

Arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation, comprising: - a first component; A second component and a component connection connecting the first component and the second component and having a connection clip (1) arranged on the first component; wherein the connection clip (1) has a clip base (5) with a receptacle (17) formed thereon, into which a projection (18) arranged on the second component is detachably inserted for connecting the first and the second component, and fastening arms (8, .. ., 11) which are formed on the clip base (5) each with a pivotable arm whose distal end (8a, ..., 11a) is connected to a wall portion (3) of the first component, such that the clip base (5) is movably received on the pivotable arms with the receptacle (17) arranged thereon.

Description

The invention relates to an arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation and a connection clip.

background

In various fields of application, previously produced components or elements are subsequently connected to one another, in particular detachable, in order to create a component assembly, for example for installation purposes and / or transport purposes. Thus, for example, be provided to manufacture articles or components made of plastic, for example by means of injection molding, and then arrange the components produced on a support or shell component, so that a component connection is made. Such takes place, for example, in the context of automotive trim components for motor vehicles, whether for the purpose of mounting or mounting the plastic component or article or in preparation for component transport.

Summary

The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation and a connection clip for this purpose to be able to reliably produce in the arrangement, the component connection between the components, taking into account manufacturing tolerances for the components.

To solve an arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation is provided according to claim 1. Furthermore, a connection clip according to claim 13 is provided. Alternative embodiments are the subject of dependent subclaims.

In one aspect, there is provided an assembly of interconnected tolerance balanced components having a first component, a second component, and a component connection connecting the first and second components and having a connection clip disposed on the first component. The connection clip has a clip base with a receptacle formed thereon, into which a projection arranged on the second component is releasably inserted for connecting the first and the second component, and fastening arms which are formed on the clip base each with a pivotable arm whose distal end is connected to a wall portion of the first component, such that the clip base is movably received with the receptacle arranged thereon on the pivotable arms.

The movable receiving or unhooking the clip base on the mounting arms allows a displacement of the clip base, in particular in a plane transverse to the longitudinal extension of the inserted into the receptacle projection when the first and the second component are connected by inserting the projection into the receptacle. In this way, tolerances can be compensated, in particular manufacturing tolerances, for example with regard to the positioning of the projection on the second component. For example, tolerances up to a few millimeters can be compensated in this way.

The attachment arms of the connection clip can be arranged on an outer wall section of the first component. The wall portion to which the distal ends of the pivotal arms of the attachment arms are connected may be a wall component separable from the first component.

The connection clip may be wholly or partly made of plastic or metal, for example, be manufactured as an injection molded component.

The connection between the distal ends of the pivotable arms of the attachment arms to the wall portion may be a detachable connection, in particular such that the distal ends can be slid or slid on the edge portion, for example when mounting the connection clip to the wall portion, allowing alternative tolerance compensation ,

The attachment arms may be configured to fasten the connection clip in a self-centering manner on the wall section of the first component, for example with respect to an associated opening or recess on the first component.

The pivotable arms can each be designed as at least one spring arm, wherein the spring arms can be biased for attachment to the wall portion of the first component.

The attachment arms may be circumferentially spaced at the clip base. There may be an even or an odd number of mounting arms on the clip base. For example, a three-point bearing or support can be formed by means of three mounting arms. The distances between adjacent attachment arms can be equidistant. In the case of an even number of mounting arms, these may be arranged in pairs opposite to each other. In these or other embodiments, the attachment arms may be configured to self-center the receptacle formed on the connection clip in the center of an associated opening or recess on the first component.

The receptacle can be formed on the clip base with receiving arms, which are arranged inside with respect to the attachment arms. There may be an even or an odd number of pickup arms. For example, three receiving arms may be provided. The distances between adjacent receiving arms can be formed equidistant. Pickup arms can be arranged in pairs opposite each other. The receiving arms may hold the projection inserted into the receptacle substantially centrally of the clip base. The receiving arms may be configured to receive the projection in a self-centering manner relative to the clip base.

The receiving arms may each have a pivotable arm. The pivotable arms, which may be formed, for example, each as at least one spring arm, allow a further tolerance compensation.

The receiving arms may extend from the clip base to a plane defined by the distal ends of the pivotal arms of the attachment arms. Such a position of the distal ends on the one hand and the receiving arms on the other hand can be given in particular in case of formed component connection.

The projection can be arranged in different positions in the receptacle, wherein the different positions differ with respect to the length with which the projection is inserted into the receptacle. In this way, a tolerance compensation in the z-direction can additionally be made possible, ie in particular in a direction upright on the plane in which the clip base is displaceable by means of the attachment arms. By means of the different positions with regard to the length with which the projection is inserted into the receptacle, the local distance between the first and the second component in the region of the component connection can be adjusted. The different positions can be formed, for example, by means of a latching connection between the receptacle and the projection inserted therein. Here, several locking positions can be provided. On the projection locking lugs may be arranged which cooperate with locking lugs on the receptacle, in particular on the receiving arms.

The projection may be formed with a Stehdom on the second component. On the standing dome locking lugs may be provided, for example, continuously circulating or interrupted.

The connection clip can be accommodated at least partially in a receiving space in the first component. The connection clip can be completely accommodated in the receiving space in the first component. The receiving space for the connection clip on the first component may be partially or completely surrounded by an inner wall.

The distal ends of the pivotable arms can engage behind an edge of the wall section. The distal ends of the pivotable arms can embrace the edge of the wall portion of the first component. The wall section may have a reduced wall thickness in the region of the edge.

The clip base may have a circumferential base frame, on which the fastening arms are formed. In this or other embodiments, the clip base may be formed with a round or angular flat side. Accordingly, the base frame may have a round or angular shape, for example, a quadrangular shape. On the base frame, the fastening arms may be formed, in particular in one piece.

For example, the attachment arms may extend from upstanding sidewalls of the base frame. In this or other embodiments, the attachment arms may have an outwardly curved shape. On the base frame may be formed for receiving a collar. The collar may be formed circumferentially continuous or interrupted. The receiving arms of the receptacle can be integrally formed on the collar, for example in one piece.

The connection clip may be formed in one piece. Alternatively, the connection clip can be made in several pieces. For example, an assembly of the connection clip may be provided from a plurality of injection molded components.

The first component may be an article made of plastic and the second component may be a shell component. The article of plastic may be, for example, a trim component for a motor vehicle, be it for an interior trim or an exterior trim. The shell component may be a carrier or mounting component to which the plastic article is mounted or held by means of the component connection.

In conjunction with the connection clip, the embodiments described above can be provided accordingly.

Description of exemplary embodiments

Embodiments will be explained in more detail with reference to figures of a drawing. Hereby show:

1 a perspective view of a connection clip;

2 a perspective view of the connection clip 1 on a wall portion of a component;

3 another perspective view of the connection clip on the wall portion 2 ;

4 a schematic representation of a component connection in section and

5 a schematic representation of a connection clip, which is held on a standing dome by means of latching connection.

1 shows a schematic representation of a connection clip 1 , which is usable for forming a component connection between a first and a second component.

The 2 and 3 show schematic representations of the connection clip 1 in the area of an opening 2 on a wall section 3 a first component 4 is arranged, wherein the connection to the wall section 3 is detachably formed in the embodiment shown.

The connection clip 1 has a clip base 5 in the embodiment shown with a base frame 6 is formed, which is quadrangular. On the base frame 6 is a collar on the bottom 7 formed. In the area of upright side surfaces are on the base frame 6 mounting arms 8th , ..., 11 integrally formed. The attachment arms 8th , ..., 11 are designed as swivel arms in the form of spring arms. Distal ends 8a , ..., 11a the attachment arms 8th , ..., 11 embrace a border section 12 of the wall section 3 , such that the clip base 5 is displaceable or displaceable in a plane which is substantially parallel to the planar extension of the wall portion 3 runs. Here, in the exemplary embodiment, a detachable connection of the distal ends 8a , ..., 11a with the edge section 12 provided, in particular such that the distal ends 8a , ..., 11a on the edge section 12 be moved or slide, for example when mounting the connection clip 1 at the wall section 3 , which allows alternative or additional tolerance compensation.

The spring arms of the attachment arms 8th , ..., 11 are biased, so that they are the clip base 5 be pressed down to the edge section 12 to get in touch.

At the connection clip 1 is using pickup arms 13 , ..., 16 a recording 17 formed in the forming the component connection, a projection 18 (see. 4 ) is detachably inserted, which is arranged on the second component. The pickup arms 13 , ..., 16 are executed in the embodiment shown as a spring arm and so against the insertion of the projection 18 preloaded on the second component. According to the embodiment shown, the receiving arms extend 13 , ..., 16 from the collar 7 down to a level from the distal ends 8a , ..., 11a is spanned.

According to the schematic representation in 4 is the connection clip according to an embodiment in a receiving space 19 arranged on the first component and relies on spacers 20 . 21 from. The recording room 19 is from a wall 22 completely or partially surrounded.

From the 3 it turns out that the distal ends 8a , ..., 11a the edge 12 enclose in a reduced wall thickness section.

5 shows an embodiment in which between the receiving arms 13 , ..., 16 and the protrusion running as a standing dome 18 a locking connection 23 is formed, which allows the projection 18 To insert in different amounts in the recording, which allows a further tolerance compensation. The lead 18 is formed on the second component. This allows a tolerance compensation in the z direction.

The connection clip 1 may be wholly or partly made of plastic and / or metal. For example, a production by injection molding is possible.

The features disclosed in the above description, the claims and the drawings may be important both individually and in any combination for the realization of the various embodiments.

Claims (13)

Arrangement of connected components with tolerance compensation, comprising: - a first component; A second component and a component connection connecting the first component and the second component and having a connection clip ( 1 ) disposed on the first component; where the connection clip ( 1 ) a clip base ( 5 ) with a receptacle formed thereon ( 17 ), in which for connecting the first and the second component arranged on the second component projection ( 18 ) is releasably inserted, and fastening arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) attached to the clip base ( 5 ) are each formed with a pivotable arm, whose distal end ( 8a , ..., 11a ) with a wall section ( 3 ) of the first component, such that the clip base ( 5 ) with the receptacle ( 17 ) at the movable arms is movably received. Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) at the clip base ( 5 ) are arranged circumferentially spaced. Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receptacle ( 17 ) at the clip base ( 5 ) with receiving arms ( 13 , ..., 16 ) formed in relation to the attachment arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) are arranged on the inside. Arrangement according to claim 3, characterized in that receiving arms ( 13 , ..., 16 ) each have a pivotable arm. Arrangement according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the receiving arms ( 13 , ..., 16 ) from the clip base ( 5 ) to one of the distal ends ( 8a , ..., 11a ) of the pivotable arms of the fastening arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) extend spanned plane. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection ( 18 ) in different positions in the recording ( 17 ), the different positions differing in the length with which the projection ( 18 ) into the recording ( 17 ) is inserted. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the projection ( 18 ) is formed with a Stehdom on the second component. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection clip ( 1 ) at least partially in a receiving space ( 19 ) is received in the first component. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the distal ends ( 8a , ..., 11a ) the pivoting arms have a rim ( 12 ) of the wall section ( 3 ) behind. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clip base ( 5 ) a circulating base frame ( 6 ), on which the attachment arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) are formed. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the connection clip ( 1 ) is integrally formed. Arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first component is an article made of plastic and the second component is a shell component. Connection clip ( 1 ) for an arrangement according to at least one of the preceding claims, comprising - a clip base ( 5 ) with a receptacle formed thereon ( 17 ), in which for connecting a first and a second component arranged on the second component projection ( 18 ) releasably insertable, and - fastening arms ( 8th , ..., 11 ) attached to the clip base ( 5 ) are each formed with a pivotable arm, whose distal end ( 8a , ..., 11a ) with a wall section ( 3 ) of the first component is connectable, such that the clip base ( 5 ) with the receptacle ( 17 ) is movably received on the pivotable arms.

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