DE69910112T2 - Body opening closure and manufacturing and assembly method - Google Patents

Description

The invention relates to openings on vehicles, and more precisely locking systems for in the body of a vehicle practiced openings that include a fixed and a moving part. More specifically The invention relates to locking systems that are flush with the body and have a movable panel.

Classically, to open an To lock the vehicle, whether it is a car, a commercial vehicle, a truck, a bus or a railroad car, one from a connecting frame held glass pane used. This frame has an inner part and an outer part on the edges of the Glass pane and the body opening clamp with a gasket. An example of this technique will be in document FR-A-2552 483 shown.

Another technique is used in the Patent EP-A-0 778 168 by the same applicant as this Patent has been filed. The one presented in this document Closure device comprises a fixed part and an opposite fixed part moving part. The moving part is with the fixed part about functional elements connected, which ensure the required mobility and on the surface of the fixed part facing the vehicle interior are upset.

The movable part can be compared to the fixed one Part slidably or pivotally.

Thus, the aesthetic Improve sight as the visible break caused by the frame the area is avoided. The glass pane only appears as transparent Part of the body.

The manufacture and / or installation such a closure device nevertheless have a number of difficulties on. In particular, the execution the opening in the fixed part a complex and to be carried out with great accuracy.

On the other hand, the installation and fastening of the functional elements, for example by gluing, with great accuracy respectively. The installation of the moving part is also difficult, regardless of whether it takes place before or after the installation of the functional elements.

The storage, the transport and the Installation of the entire device on the body also require certain precautions.

The purpose of the invention is in particular this Overcome disadvantages of the prior art.

More specifically, there is a purpose of the invention in providing a flush closure device an opening practiced in the body of a vehicle, that is easy to manufacture and install.

Another purpose of the invention is providing a device that is simple and without complicated Means is to be placed on the body of a vehicle.

Furthermore, the invention aims Provide a locking device that is easy to carry and is to be stored with simple and inexpensive maintenance.

Another purpose of the invention is providing an economically affordable device, both in terms of the manufacture as well as the installation.

An additional purpose of the invention is to provide a simple, quick and inexpensive Manufacturing (manufacture of components and their assembly) and installation procedure on the vehicle body.

These purposes, as well as others that are in the Afterwards, appearing more clearly, fulfills the Invention by means of a locking device in the body opening of a vehicle, as presented in claim 1, wherein the closure device of of the type disclosed in FR-A-2 552 483.

According to an advantageous property the invention is at least one of the carrying and / or guiding elements on one of its Ends connected to the body.

This is how a component breaks the fixed part, the moving part held in place, without risk of injury for the vehicle occupants.

After a special first execution of the Invention, the first fixed part comprises a single panel, which is generally in the form of a "C" or a "U", with two parallel carrying and / or guide elements each other extend the two ends of the single panel.

The fact that this panel is only available once, clearly simplifies the process of and the installation of the device. On the other hand, this form simplifies the cutting or the execution the opening (the inside of the "C" or the "U"). It is no longer necessary a full opening in to practice a full part. It is enough, the three inside to realize the "C" or the "U" corresponding side, the fourth side being formed by the second fixed part.

The production can be simplified even further. According to a special second embodiment of the invention the first fixed part has at least two fixed panels, which each carry a carrying and / or guiding element.

In particular, the first fixed part comprise at least one intermediate panel, which the fixed Connects panels that each carry a carrying and / or guiding element.

Of course, in this case the Zu assembly of the device is somewhat more complex, and a suitable seal must be provided between the various elements.

• – auf das erste feststehende Teil aufgeklebt, aufgeknipst oder genietet sein;
• – an das erste feststehende Teil geschweißt sein;
• – in das erste feststehende Teil gespritzt oder
• – aus dem Material des ersten feststehenden Teils ausgeschnitten sein.

According to various embodiments of the invention, at least one of the carrying and / or guiding elements can:

• - be glued, clipped or riveted to the first fixed part;
• - be welded to the first fixed part;
• - injected into the first fixed part or
• - be cut out of the material of the first fixed part.

According to an advantageous embodiment of the Invention, the closure device comprises at least one connecting element, that the wearing and / or guide elements connects in such a way that they are correctly positioned.

Positioning is thus simplified and the correct distance ensures.

Means are preferably provided to the water tightness on the one hand between the fixed and the moving group when the latter is in the position in the opening is closed and on the other hand between the different parts to ensure the fixed group.

The movements of the moving part across from the fixed part can depending on the version be varied.

With a first relatively simple one Execution is the movable panel in this way on two carrying and / or guiding elements mounted that it can slide in a plane that is roughly parallel to the fixed group level.

After a second run is the movable panel is mounted so that it is in the closed Position is in the level of the fixed group. This technique secures you aesthetically improved sight and increased tightness.

• – eine Verriegelungs-/Entriegelungsbewegung, die senkrecht zu der Ebene der feststehenden Gruppe verläuft und den Übergang von dieser Ebene zu einer Gleitebene ermöglicht, die in etwa parallel zu der benannten Ebene der feststehenden Gruppe verläuft;
• – eine Gleitbewegung in der erwähnten Gleitebene.

In this case, the movable panel can have a movement sequence divided into two independent movements:

• A locking / unlocking movement which is perpendicular to the plane of the fixed group and enables the transition from this plane to a sliding plane which is approximately parallel to the named plane of the fixed group;
• - a sliding movement in the mentioned sliding plane.

In another version points the moving panel has a continuous movement, the gradual transition the plane formed by the fixed group into a sliding plane ensures that roughly parallel to the level of the fixed group lies.

Depending on the need and application this sliding plane is inside or outside the vehicle.

In another execution the movable panel swings around a parallel to the plane of the fixed group mounted rotating axis.

• – Herstellung eines ersten feststehenden Teils, das mindestens ein erstes feststehendes Paneel umfasst, welches mindestens eines der Trage- und/oder Führungselemente trägt, welche eine Verlängerung aufweisen, die sich über das erste feststehende Paneel hinaus erstreckt,
• – Montage von mindestens einem beweglichen Paneel, welches das bewegliche Teil bildet, auf die Verlängerung bzw. auf die Verlängerungen des Trage- und/oder Führungselementes bzw. der Trage- und/oder Führungselemente,
• – Montage des zweiten, mindestens ein zweites feststehendes Paneel umfassendes Teil, welches in etwa die Fläche der Öffnung abdeckt, die nicht vom ersten feststehenden Teil und vom beweglichen Teil abgedeckt ist, wenn sich letzteres in Verschlussposition der in die feststehende Gruppe praktizierte Öffnung befindet.

The invention also relates to a method for producing and assembling a device for closing an opening practiced in the body of a vehicle. This procedure includes the following steps:

• Production of a first fixed part which comprises at least one first fixed panel which carries at least one of the carrying and / or guiding elements which have an extension which extends beyond the first fixed panel,
• Assembly of at least one movable panel, which forms the movable part, on the extension or on the extensions of the carrying and / or guiding element or the carrying and / or guiding elements,
• - Assembly of the second part comprising at least one second fixed panel, which covers approximately the area of the opening which is not covered by the first fixed part and by the movable part when the latter is in the closed position of the opening practiced in the fixed group.

As already stated, assemble the device at different times. So can after a first run the device on the body in the form of a previously made and assembled individual element.

After another advantageous one execution at least one of the assembly steps after installing the other Parts of the locking device carried out on the body.

Other properties and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the description below preferred execution clearly, which is illustrative and not restrictive Example is presented, as well as when looking at the attached figures, in which:

1 shows a schematic representation of a closure device according to the invention, which is to be mounted in an opening of a vehicle body;

the 2A . 2 B and 2C represent the three elements that make up the device of 1 is composed, namely a first "C" -shaped, fixed element which carries the slide rails ( 2A ), the moving part ( 2 B ) and a second fixed element ( 2C );

the 3 and 4 two other versions of the "C" -shaped, fixed element of the 2A group;

5 a simplified overall view nes manufacturing and assembly process of a device 1 shows;

6 another version of the element of 2A shows that includes fasteners for properly positioning the rails;

7 an assembly detail of the movable part according to an embodiment of the device 1 represents.

The invention accordingly relates to a new technology for locking an opening made in the body of a vehicle, which provides an uninterrupted view of the body and the presence an opening allows which can be closed by a sliding element.

Such a closure device is in 1 shown. It is to be attached to a vehicle body in which a corresponding opening has been practiced.

• – ein Element 12 mit einer allgemeinen "C"-Form (bzw. einer "U"-Form, falls das Öffnen senkrecht erfolgen soll, wobei selbstverständlich das "C" oder das "U" umgekehrt werden können);
• – ein im wesentlichen rechteckiges Element 13.

The device comprises a fixed part in which an opening 11 is practiced. The fixed part comprises two elements:

• - an element 12 with a general "C" shape (or a "U" shape if the opening is to be vertical, although the "C" or "U" can of course be reversed);
• - An essentially rectangular element 13 ,

The moving part comprises a panel 14 whose format is intended to be the opening 11 closes. It can be on two parallel rails 16 ₁ and 16 ₂ slide (arrow 15 ) to the opening 11 to release or lock.

The way in which the movable panel 14 on the rails 16 ₁ and 16 ₂ is mounted, the sliding and locking mechanism and the locking means are not described. They can be of any reasonable type, as discussed below.

According to the invention, the device consists of the three in the 2A . 2 B and 2C Independent parts shown.

• – ein an Element 12 befestigtes (oder als Teil desselben ausgebildetes) Teil 161₁ , 161₂ und
• – eine Verlängerung 162₁ , 162₂ , die frei über die zwei Zweige des "C" herausragt.

The "C" shaped element 12 the 2A is the essential part according to the technique of the invention. Indeed, panel carries 12 only the support and slide rails 16 ₁ and 16 ₂ , They therefore have the following:

• - an element 12 fastened (or formed as part of the same) part 161 ₁ . 161 ₂ and
• - an extension 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ that protrudes freely over the two branches of the "C".

The "C" shaped element 12 is, for example, made of a plastic that has good temperature-dependent mechanical properties. In this case, the rails 16 ₁ and 16 ₂ as part of the element 12 be formed, the rails then being formed directly in the same material.

It can also be made of glass, steel or be made of curved aluminum.

The rails 16 ₁ . 16 ₂ can on element 12 glued, riveted, clicked, etc. For example, they can be made of plastic or aluminum.

The extensions 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ allow a very simple assembly of the device. It is enough to attach the movable panel 14 ( 2 B ). Assembly is simplified because there is no disruptive element. Then the second fixed element ( 2C ) attached along the element "C".

The fixed panel 13 can with the extensions 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ the rails are connected. It should be noted that these extensions 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ preferably via the panel 13 reach out ( 1 ) to enable their connection to the body. You can also connect the rails to the body via the other end.

If the "C" shaped part 12 is opaque and / or has a special color, the parts that make up the panel 13 opposite, preferably treated equally. In contrast, the central part, which corresponds to the movable panel, is advantageously transparent.

In addition to the simplification of assembly compared to the technology, in which the fixed part is made in one piece, it is clearly evident that the manufacture is simpler: namely, opening on three sides in the "C" -shaped part is much easier 12 to practice as a complete opening across four sides (or to leave blank).

The production can be simplified even further by producing the "C" -shaped part in several parts, as in the 3 and 4 shown.

• – zwei Paneele 31 und 32, die jeweils eine Schiene 162₁ und 162₂ tragen;
• – ein Zwischenpaneel 33, das die zwei Paneele 31 und 32 miteinander verbindet, um das "C" zu bilden.

In these two figures part 12 formed from three rectangular elements:

• - two panels 31 and 32 each one rail 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ wear;
• - an intermediate panel 33 that the two panels 31 and 32 connects together to form the "C".

• – mit einem oder dem anderen der Paneele 31 und 32 verbunden sein kann;
• – zwischen den Paneelen 31 und 32 aufgeteilt sein kann, beispielsweise mit einem Schnitt in der Mitte;
• – oder einfach weggelassen sein kann (wobei die Karosserie entsprechend ausgelegt ist).

Of course, other designs are conceivable, for example two-part constructions, the intermediate panel 33 :

• - with one or the other of the panels 31 and 32 can be connected;
• - between the panels 31 and 32 can be divided, for example with a cut in the middle;
• - or can simply be omitted (the body is designed accordingly).

Likewise, if necessary, the movable panel 14 and / or the second fixed panel 13 be made in several parts.

Of course, sealing means are advantageously inserted between each of these parts puts. This is the case with the 1 a seal (for example made of putty or the like) at the connection zones 17 ₁ and 17 ₂ provided.

In a further embodiment it can be provided that the seal, which the opening 11 seals when closed, at the level of the connection zones 17 ₁ and 17 ₂ is extended.

To ensure the correct positioning of the extensions 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ ensure one connector or multiple connectors 61 . 62 which is (are) formed as part of these extensions, as provided in 6 shown.

The connecting element 61 can, for example, the two rails near the "C" shaped part 12 connect. The connecting element 62 in turn connects the ends of the rails. It can advantageously be connected to the body during installation.

The one from the rails 16 ₁ . 16 ₂ and the connecting elements 61 and 62 The group formed can be attached to the "C" shaped panel prior to attachment. It can also be designed as a block. This ensures the distance and a slight play is permitted when attaching to the "C" -shaped panel.

There can be a third connector along the "C" shaped part 12 be provided. According to another technique, both rails can be a single, also "C" shaped part 63 form that roughly the shape of the "C" shaped part 12 having.

So far, the movement of the moving Partly in proportion not described for the fixed part, which is each suitable type of movement can act regardless of the structure of the closure device according to the invention.

In particular, it can be provided that the movable panel or panels in one plane slide that is roughly parallel to that of the moving group formed level runs.

At one in 7 Simplified version shown is a movable panel 71 sliding through rails 72 led, which is an inner support and guide seal 73 exhibit. In this case, sealing means are advantageously provided when the movable panel is in the closed position.

After another execution remains the movable panel not in a single to the fixed Group parallel level, but on the contrary, in the closed Position, in the plane of this fixed group, closing the opening. Consequently receives one an increased tightness and a better aesthetic Appearance at the price of a more complex guide, the locking device in the closed position as part of the body, without optical Breaking point appears.

• – eine parallel zur Ebene der feststehenden Gruppe verlaufende Gleitbewegung;
• – eine senkrecht zu dieser Ebene verlaufende Verriegelungs-/Entriegelungsbewegung.

The moving part can be guided by means of a single, progressive process, as in the already mentioned document EP-A-0778 168. According to a further technique, the movement sequence of the moving panel can be divided into two movements:

• - A sliding movement parallel to the plane of the fixed group;
• - A locking / unlocking movement running perpendicular to this plane.

Such a sequence of movements in particular by the same applicant as the applicant Patent application submitted document EP-A-0857 844.

This slides in the two documents mentioned moving part inside the vehicle. The gliding can still be outside of the vehicle, the carrying the moving part Adapt the joint parts accordingly and attach them to the rails are.

In another execution can the moving part can be swiveled instead of sliding. In this case a single rail can suffice. An example of the application this version can be found in document EP-A-0778 168.

Lastly, several movable ones Parts are provided, which may even be different can be installed (for example, a swiveling and a sliding part).

It should also be noted that the closure device according to the invention is not necessarily flat have to be. Your area can of course domed be adapted in particular to the line of the vehicle body to be. Accordingly, the term "level" (level of the fixed group, sliding level) than the surface significant to understand the device. In particular, the Sliding movement of a curved one Track follow when the rails and the included joint systems are designed accordingly.

5 shows the method of obtaining a device like that in FIG 1 shown.

The components of the device are first manufactured independently of one another ( 51 ), then the assembly takes place ( 52 ).

• – die Fertigung 511 des "C"-förmigen Elementes (oder der verschiedenen Elemente, aus denen es gebildet wird (3 und 4)), einschließlich der Schienen;
• – die Fertigung 512 des beweglichen Elementes;
• – die Fertigung 513 des zweiten feststehenden Elementes.

Manufacturing ( 51 ) therefore includes:

• - manufacturing 511 the "C" shaped element (or the various elements from which it is formed ( 3 and 4 )), including the rails;
• - manufacturing 512 of the movable element;
• - manufacturing 513 of the second fixed element.

• – Abdichtung 521, wobei zwischen den verschiedenen zusammenzusetzenden Teilen, und insbesondere im Inneren des "C"-förmigen Elementes, welches das bewegliche Teil aufnimmt, eine Dichtung einzusetzen ist;
• – Einlegen 522 des beweglichen Elementes auf die Verlängerungen der Schienen des "C"-förmigen Teils;
• – Einlegen 523 des zusätzlichen beweglichen Teils, um die vollständige Vorrichtung zu bilden.

The assembly ( 52 ) includes the following steps:

• - Seal 521 , where between the various the parts to be assembled, and particularly in the interior of the "C" -shaped element which receives the movable part, a seal must be used;
• - insert 522 of the movable element on the extensions of the rails of the "C" -shaped part;
• - insert 523 of the additional movable part to form the complete device.

• – Fertigung des "C"-förmigen Elementes;
• – Fertigung der von den Schienen und den Verbindungselementen gebildeten Gruppe;
• – Anbringen dieser Gruppe an das "C"-förmige Element.

At the in 6 shown execution the step 511 divide yourself into three steps:

• - Manufacturing the "C" -shaped element;
• - Manufacture of the group formed by the rails and the connecting elements;
• - Attach this group to the "C" shaped element.

Of course, the connecting elements can also after step 511 be attached, for example during assembly 52 ,

It should be considered that the assembly 52 can be done partially or as a whole on the vehicle body. The device can therefore be delivered to the vehicle manufacturer fully assembled, with it being installed in one part. Or the device is supplied as a set in the form of separate elements. In this case, the "C" -shaped element is installed on the body before step 521. The following elements are used directly, with the installation of the device at the end of the step 523 is complete.

Claims (18)

Device for closing an opening in a vehicle body, which comprises a fixed group that is to be applied to the body and has a part that is movable relative to the fixed group and that is attached to at least one carrying and / or guiding element ( 161 . 162 ) is mounted and an opening formed in the fixed group ( 11 ) can close or release, the fixed group being a first fixed part ( 12 ) which has at least one first fixed panel which has at least one carrying and / or guiding element ( 161 . 162 ) wearing an extension ( 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ ) which protrudes beyond the first fixed panel, so that at least one movable panel forming the movable part ( 14 ) on the extension or on the extensions ( 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ ) of the support and / or guide element or of the support and / or guide elements can be mounted, characterized in that the at least one support and / or guide element ( 161 . 162 ) Is part of the surface of the fixed group which is turned towards the interior of the vehicle, and in that the fixed group comprises a second fixed part which comprises at least a second fixed panel ( 13 ) that roughly covers the area of the opening that is not from the first fixed part ( 12 ) and the moving part ( 14 ) is covered if the latter is in the closed position for the opening ( 11 ) is located. Device for closing an opening according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ) is connected to the body at one of its ends. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first fixed part is a single panel ( 12 ) which generally has the shape of a "C" or a "U", two parallel carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ) each extend beyond the two ends of the individual panel. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first fixed part has at least two fixed panels ( 31 . 32 ) which each carry a carrying and / or guiding element. Device for closing an opening according to claim 4, characterized in that the first fixed part has at least one intermediate panel ( 33 ) which includes the fixed panels ( 31 . 32 ) connects, each carrying a carrying and / or guiding element. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that at least one of the carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ): - is glued, clipped or riveted onto the first fixed part; - is welded to the first fixed part; - is injected into the first fixed part or - is cut out of the material of the first fixed part. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that it has at least one connecting element ( 61 . 62 ) that the carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ) connects in such a way that they are correctly positioned. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it has means to ensure the watertightness on the one hand between the fixed and the movable group, if the latter in the Position in which the opening is closed and on the other hand to ensure between the different parts of the fixed group. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the movable panel ( 71 ) in this way on two carrying and / or guiding elements ( 72 ) is mounted so that it can slide in a plane that runs approximately parallel to the plane of the fixed group. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the movable panel ( 14 ) is mounted so that it is in the closed position on the level of the fixed group. Closing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the movable panel ( 14 ) has a movement sequence divided into two independent movements: a locking / unlocking movement which runs perpendicular to the plane of the fixed group and enables the transition from this plane to a sliding plane which runs approximately parallel to the named plane of the fixed group; - a sliding movement in the mentioned sliding plane. Closing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the movable panel ( 14 ) has a continuous sequence of movements which ensures the gradual transition of the plane formed by the fixed group into a sliding plane which is approximately parallel to the plane of the fixed group. Closing device according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the sliding plane within the vehicle lies. Closing device according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the sliding plane outside of the vehicle. Closing device according to claim 10, characterized characterized that the movable panel swinging around a parallel mounted to the plane of the fixed group axis of rotation is Method of manufacturing and assembling a closure device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - manufacture of the first fixed part ( 12 ); - Installation of at least one movable panel ( 14 ), which forms the moving part, on the extension or on the extensions ( 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ ) the carrying and / or guiding element or the carrying and / or guiding elements; - assembly of the second, at least one second fixed panel ( 13 ) Comprehensive part, which roughly covers the area of the opening that is not covered by the first fixed part and by the movable part when the latter is in the closed position of the opening ( 11 ) are located. Method of making and assembling one Closing device an opening according to claim 16, characterized in that the device on the body in the form of a previously made and assembled Single element is placed. Method of making and assembling one Closing device an opening according to one of the claims 16 or 17, characterized in that at least one of the assembly steps after installing the other parts of the locking device the body becomes.