DE69910112T3 - Closing device for body opening and method for manufacturing and mounting - Google Patents

Description

The Invention relates to openings on vehicles, and more accurate locking systems for in the body of a vehicle practiced openings, the include a fixed and a movable part. Even more accurate The invention relates to closure systems which are flush with the body and have a movable panel.

Classically, to close an opening of a vehicle, whether it is a car, a commercial vehicle, a truck, a bus or a railroad car, a glass pane held by a connecting frame is used. This frame has an inner part and an outer part, which at the same time clamp the edges of the glass pane and the body opening with a seal. An example of this technique is in the document FR-A-2552 483 shown.

Another technique is in the patent EP-A-0 778 168 , which was filed by the same applicant as this patent. The closure device presented in this document comprises a fixed part and a part movable relative to the fixed part. The movable part is connected to the fixed part via functional elements which ensure the required mobility and are applied to the vehicle interior facing surface of the fixed part.

Consequently let yourself the aesthetic Improve vision as the visible break caused by the frame the area is avoided. The glass appears only as a transparent Part of the body.

The Production and / or installation of such a closure device still have some difficulties. In particular, the execution the opening in the fixed part a complex and with great accuracy to perform operation.

on the other hand have to the installation and attachment of the functional elements, for example by Gluing, with big ones Accuracy done. The installation of the movable part is also difficult, independent whether it occurs before or after installation of the functional elements.

The Storage, transport and installation of the entire device on the bodywork also require certain precautions.

purpose The invention is in particular, these disadvantages of the prior Technology to come.

More accurate As is stated, one purpose of the invention is to provide a flush closure device an opening practiced in the body of a vehicle, which is easy to make and install.

Yet one purpose of the invention is to provide a device the simple and without complicated means on the body of a Vehicle is to be set up.

Further the purpose of the invention is to provide a closure device, which is easy to carry and store at the same time simple and cheap maintenance.

One Another purpose of the invention is to provide an economical Great Device, both in terms the manufacture as well as the installation.

One additional The purpose of the invention is to provide a simple, fast and inexpensive manufacturing (preparation of components and their Assembly) and installation method on the vehicle body.

These purposes, as well as others which will become more apparent retrospectively, are met by the invention by means of a closure device of an opening practiced in the body of a vehicle, as set out in claim 1, the closure device being of the type described in US Pat FR-A-2 552 483 is disclosed type.

The Presence of these extension parts facilitates the assembly of the moving part. That's how it works the assembly easily done, either in the production or directly on the vehicle body.

To An advantageous feature of the invention is at least one the carrying and / or guide elements connected to the body at one of its ends.

So becomes, at break of a component of the fixed part, the movable one Part held in place, without risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

To invention, the first fixed part comprises a single panel, which is generally in the form of a "C" or a "U", where two parallel carrying and / or guide elements each over extend the two ends of the single panel.

The fact that this panel exists only once clearly simplifies cohesion men- and the installation of the device. On the other hand, this shape simplifies the cutting or execution of the opening (the interior of the "C" or the "U"). It is no longer necessary to practice a complete opening in a full part. It suffices to realize the three sides corresponding to the inside of the "C" or the "U", the fourth side being formed by the second fixed part.

The Production leaves to simplify even further. After a special second execution of Invention, the first fixed part comprises at least two fixed ones Panels, each carrying a carrying and / or guide element.

Especially the first stationary part may comprise at least one intermediate panel, which connects the fixed panels, each a carrying and / or guide element wear.

Of course it is in this case, the assembly of the device a bit more complex, and there must be a suitable seal between the different ones Elements are provided.

• – 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:

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

To an advantageous embodiment invention, the closure device comprises at least one connecting element, the carrying and / or guide elements connects so that they are positioned correctly.

Consequently the positioning is simplified and the correct distance is guaranteed.

preferably, Means are provided to ensure the watertightness on the one hand between of the fixed and the mobile group, if the latter is in the position in which the opening is closed and on the other hand, between the different parts of the established To ensure group.

The Movements of the moving part relative to the fixed part can depending on the version be varied.

at a first relatively simple embodiment is the movable panel mounted on two support and / or guide elements such that It can slide in a plane that is roughly parallel to the plane of the fixed group.

To a second embodiment The movable panel is mounted so that it is closed Position is located in the plane of the fixed group. This technique ensures an aesthetic improved vision 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 may have a divided into two independent movements movement:

• 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 said fixed-group plane;
• - A sliding movement in the mentioned slip plane.

at another version the movable panel has a continuous movement on, the gradual transition the plane formed by the fixed group into a sliding plane ensures that it is roughly parallel to the plane of the fixed group lies.

ever As needed and application, this slip level can be inside or outside of the vehicle.

• – 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. Wie bereits angegeben, lässt sich die Vorrichtung zu verschiedenen Zeitpunkten zusammenbauen. So kann nach einer ersten Ausführung die Vorrichtung auf die Karosserie in Form eines vorher gefertigten und zusammengebauten Einzelelementes aufgesetzt werden.

The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing and assembling a device for closing an opening practiced in the body of a vehicle. In particular, this method comprises the following steps:

• Producing a first fixed part comprising at least one first fixed panel carrying at least one of the support and / or guide elements having an extension extending beyond the first fixed panel,
• Mounting 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 of the carrying and / or guiding elements,
• - Mounting the second, at least a second fixed panel comprising part which covers approximately the area of the opening which is not covered by the first fixed part and the movable part, when the latter is in the closed position practiced in the fixed group opening. As already stated, the device can be assembled at different times. Thus, according to a first embodiment, the device on the body in the form of a previously made and to assembled individual element are placed.

To A further advantageous embodiment is at least one the assembly steps after installation of the other parts of the closure device performed on the bodywork.

Further Features and advantages of the invention will become apparent upon reading the following Description of a preferred embodiment, which is as illustrative and not restrictive Example, and 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 further versions of the "C" -shaped, fixed element of 2A group;

5 a simplified overall view of a manufacturing and assembly method of a device according to 1 shows;

6 another embodiment of the element of 2A showing connecting elements for properly positioning the rails;

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

The The invention therefore relates to a new technique for closing a in the bodywork of a vehicle practiced opening, which is an uninterrupted View of the body provides and allows the presence of an opening which can be closed by a sliding element.

Such a closure device is in 1 shown. It should be attached to a vehicle body in which a corresponding opening was 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 having a general "C" shape (or "U" shape if opening is to be vertical, of course, the "C" or "U" may be reversed);
• - A substantially rectangular element 13 ,

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

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 appropriate kind as discussed below.

According to the invention, the device therefore consists of the three in the 2A . 2 B and 2C illustrated independent parts.

• – 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 of the 2A is the essential part of the technique of the invention. In fact, panel is wearing 12 alone the support and slide rails 16 ₁ and 16 ₂ , These therefore have the following:

• - an element 12 fixed (or part of it) part 161 ₁ . 161 ₂ and
• - an extension 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ which projects freely over the two branches of the "C".

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

It Can also be made of glass, steel or round bent aluminum be.

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

The extensions 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ allow a very simple assembly of the device. It is sufficient to attach the movable panel 14 ( 2 B ). The assembly is simplified because there is no disturbing element. Then the second fixed element ( 2C ) 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 this Renewals 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ preferably over the panel 13 reach out 1 ) to allow their connection to the bodywork. You can also connect the rails over the other end with the body.

If the "C" shaped part 12 is opaque and / or has a particular color, the parts that are the panel 13 opposite, preferably treated the same. In contrast, the middle part, which corresponds to the movable panel, advantageously transparent.

Besides the simplification of assembly compared to the technique in which the fixed part is made in one piece, it is obvious that the production is easier: it is much easier opening on three sides in the "C" shaped part 12 to practice as practicing (or letting go) a complete opening over four pages.

The production can be further simplified, in which the "C" -shaped part is made 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 will be part 12 formed from three rectangular elements:

• - two panels 31 and 32 , each one a 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, further embodiments are conceivable, for example two-part constructions, wherein the intermediate panel 33 :

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

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

Of course, sealing means are advantageously used between each of these parts. So in the case of 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 may 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 faultless positioning of the extensions 162 ₁ and 162 ₂ can ensure a fastener or can have multiple fasteners 61 . 62 which is (are) formed as part of these extensions, are provided as in 6 shown.

The connecting element 61 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 be advantageously connected during installation with the body.

The of the rails 16 ₁ . 16 ₂ and the connecting elements 61 and 62 The group formed may be attached to the "C" shaped panel prior to attachment. It can also be designed as a block. Thus, the clearance is ensured and easy play is allowed when mounting to the "C" shaped panel.

There may 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, which is approximately the shape of the "C" -shaped part 12 having.

So far The movement of the moving part became relative to the stationary part not described, being any suitable type of movement can act independently of the structure of the closure device according to the invention.

So can be provided in particular that the movable panel or the moving panels slide in a plane that is roughly parallel to the plane formed by the movable group.

At an in 7 illustrated simplified embodiment is a movable panel 71 sliding through rails 72 guided, 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.

According to a further embodiment, the movable panel does not remain in a single plane parallel to the fixed group but, on the contrary, is in the closed position, in the plane of this fixed group, closing the opening. Thus, one obtains an increased tightness and a better aesthetic appearance, the price of a complex guide, the closure device in the closed position as part of the body, without optical breakage, he seems.

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

The guidance of the moving part can proceed by means of a single, progressive process, as in the already mentioned document EP-A-0778168 , According to another technique, the movement of the movable panel can be divided into two movements:

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

Such a movement is particularly in the document submitted by the same applicant as the applicant of this patent application EP-A-0857 844 described.

In the two mentioned Documents slides the moving part inside the vehicle. The gliding can nevertheless outside of the vehicle, the ones carrying the movable part Adjust the joint parts accordingly and install them in the rails are.

Further It should be noted that the closure device according to the Invention does not necessarily have to be even. 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 fixed Group, slip plane) as the surface of the device to understand. In particular, the sliding movement of a curved path Follow if the rails and the articulated systems included accordingly are designed.

5 shows the method for obtaining a device such as in 1 shown.

Initially, the components of the device are manufactured independently of each other ( 51 ), then the assembly ( 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.

Production ( 51 ) therefore comprises:

• - production 511 of the "C" -shaped element (or of the various elements of which it is formed ( 3 and 4 )), including the rails;
• - production 512 the movable element;
• - production 513 of the second stationary 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 in which a seal is to be inserted between the various parts to be assembled, and in particular inside the "C" -shaped element which receives the movable part;
• - Insert 522 the movable element on the extensions of the rails of the "C" -shaped part;
• - Insert 523 of the additional moving part to make the whole 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 the embodiment shown can be the step 511 divide itself into three steps:

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

Claims (17)

Device for closing an opening of a vehicle body comprising a fixed group which is to be applied to the body and has a part movable relative to the fixed group and resting on at least one supporting and / or guiding element ( 161 . 162 ) is mounted and formed in the fixed group opening ( 11 ), the fixed group having a first fixed part ( 12 ), which has at least one first fixed panel, which at least one carrying and / or guiding element ( 161 . 162 ), which is an extension ( 1621 . 1622 ), which projects beyond the first fixed panel, so that at least one movable panel forming the movable panel (FIG. 14 ) on the extension or extensions ( 1621 . 1622 ) of the support and / or guide element or the support and / or guide elements, characterized in that the first fixed part has the general shape of a "C" or a "U", wherein three sides of said opening ( 11 ) correspond to the interior of the "C" or the "U" and that at least two parallel carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ) each starting extending from each end of the first fixed part and connected to the surface of this fixed surface extending towards the vehicle interior and that the fixed group has a second fixed part comprising at least one fixed panel (Fig. 13 ), which is approximately the area of said opening in the vehicle body, not from the first stationary part ( 12 ) and the moving part ( 14 ) when this part in the closed position of the opening ( 11 ) is located. moving part ( 14 ) when 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 at one of its ends to the body. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first fixed part, which generally has the shape of a "C" or a "U", a single panel ( 12 ). Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the first fixed part with the general shape of a "C" or a "U" has at least two fixed panels ( 31 . 32 ), each carrying a carrying and / or guide element. Device for closing an opening according to claim 4, characterized in that the first fixed part has at least one intermediate panel ( 33 ) comprising the fixed panels ( 31 . 32 ), each carrying a carrying and / or guide 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 ): - glued to the first fixed part, snapped on or riveted; - welded to the first fixed part; - is injected in 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 comprises at least one connecting element ( 61 . 62 ) comprising the carrying and / or guiding elements ( 161 . 162 ) so that they are properly positioned. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that it has means to the Water resistance on the one hand between the fixed and the movable Group when the latter is in the position in which the opening is closed is, on the other hand, between the different parts of the established To ensure group. Device for closing an opening according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the movable panel ( 71 ) on two support and / or guide elements ( 72 ) is mounted so that it can slide in a plane which is 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 in the plane 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 perpendicular to the plane of the fixed group and allowing the transition from this plane to a sliding plane which is approximately parallel to the said fixed group's reference plane; - A sliding movement in the mentioned slip plane. Closing device according to claim 10, characterized in that the movable panel ( 14 ) has a continuous course of movement 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. Device for closing according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the sliding plane within the vehicle lies. Device for closing according to one of claims 11 or 12, characterized in that the sliding plane outside of the vehicle. Method for producing and assembling a closing device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - manufacture of the first fixed part ( 12 ); - mounting of at least one movable panel ( 14 ), which forms the movable part, on the extension or on the extensions ( 162 ₁ . 162 ₂ ) of the carrying and / or guide element or of the carrying and / or guide elements; - mounting the second, at least one second fixed panel ( 13 ) comprehensive part, which covers approximately the area of the opening which is not covered by the first fixed part and the movable part, when the latter in the closed position of the opening ( 11 ) are located. Method of manufacturing and assembling a Device for closing an opening according to claim 15, characterized in that the device on the body in the form of a previously made and assembled Single element is placed. Method of manufacturing and assembling a Device for closing an opening according to one of the claims 15 or 16, characterized in that at least one of the assembly steps after installing the other parts of the closure device carried out the bodywork becomes.