EP0281483A1 - Hinge device for the boot lid of a motor vehicle - Google Patents

Hinge device for the boot lid of a motor vehicle Download PDF

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EP0281483A1
EP0281483A1 EP88400508A EP88400508A EP0281483A1 EP 0281483 A1 EP0281483 A1 EP 0281483A1 EP 88400508 A EP88400508 A EP 88400508A EP 88400508 A EP88400508 A EP 88400508A EP 0281483 A1 EP0281483 A1 EP 0281483A1
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Guy Le Maire
Serge Guignot
Georges Cousson
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Regie Nationale des Usines Renault
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F1/00—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass
    • E05F1/08—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings
    • E05F1/10—Closers or openers for wings, not otherwise provided for in this subclass spring-actuated, e.g. for horizontally sliding wings for swinging wings, e.g. counterbalance
    • E05F1/12—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs
    • E05F1/1292—Mechanisms in the shape of hinges or pivots, operated by springs with a gas spring
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D5/00—Construction of single parts, e.g. the parts for attachment
    • E05D5/02—Parts for attachment, e.g. flaps
    • E05D5/06—Bent flaps
    • E05D5/062—Bent flaps specially adapted for vehicles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/548—Trunk lids

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  • the invention relates to a hinge articulation device for luggage compartment covers of motor vehicles of the type comprising two spaced bent levers which are each articulated at one end to a structural element of the vehicle while the other end supports the cover as well as a balancing hub which facilitates the opening of the cover and keeps it in the open position.
  • the main object of the invention is an articulation device which] remedies the above-mentioned drawback.
  • the articulation of the bent lever is located in a dihedral formed by a glazing element and the wall of a gutter so as to be able to pivot without interfering either with the gutter or with the glazing between two positions to which correspond respectively closing and opening the luggage compartment lid.
  • the cover or cover 1 of the luggage compartment 2 of a motor vehicle defined by its bodywork 3, extends towards the rear the glazing 4 of the rear window.
  • the cover 1 is carried by an element 5 of the vehicle structure by means of two bent levers 6 spaced transversely and respectively mounted at articulation on supports 7 screwed to the bottom 8 of a gutter 9.
  • the articulations 10 of the levers 6 can be produced by means of pins or ball joints carried by the end of each lever 6. Said axes or ball joints are then engaged between two parallel branches 11 of the supports 7.
  • the other end of the levers 6 supports the cover 1, the latter being subjected to the action of a balancer assembly 12 mounted in compression between the support 7 and a point of attachment to the cover 1.
  • the joint such as 10 is situated in a dihedral angle formed by the glazing 4 and an oblique wall 13 of the gutter 9.
  • this arrangement of the articulation 10, whether it is formed from an axis or from a ball joint element, authorizes for example the pivoting of the cover 1 between a substantially horizontal closed position of the boot 2 and a substantially vertical raised position, avoiding any interference of the levers 6 with any wall of the gutter 9 or with the glazing 4.
  • each of its elbows carrying the articulation 10 is constituted by an element 15 connected to elements 16, 17 disposed respectively in the transverse and longitudinal direction of the vehicle following the outline of the cover 1.
  • the element 15 can in this way be produced by stamping with its oblique wall 13 disposed parallel to the lever 6 in the closed position of the cover 1.
  • the element 15 also carries a surface "s" for bonding the glazing unit 4 which substantially follows the curvature of the wall 13 so that the edges sides of the glazing 4 overhanging the element 15 can remain unglued and define cantilevered edges, one of which is placed in the hollow of the lever 6 in the open position of the cover 1.

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Hinge device for lids of motor-vehicle boots, of the type comprising two spaced elbow levers (6) which are each articulated at one end on a structural element (5) of the vehicle, whilst the other end supports the lid (1), and a balancing hub (12) which makes it easier to open the lid (1) and which keeps it in the open position, characterised in that the articulation points (10) of the elbow levers (6) are arranged in dihedra formed by a glazing element (4) and the wall (13) of a channel (9), so as to be capable of pivoting without interfering either with the channel or with the glazing. <IMAGE>

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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'articulation à charnière pour couvercles de coffre à bagages de véhicules automobiles du type comportant deux leviers coudés espacés qui s'articulent chacun par une extrémité à un élément de structure du véhicule tandis que l'autre extrémité supporte le couvercle ainsi qu'un moyeu équilibreur qui facilite l'ouverture du couvercle et le maintient en position ouverte.The invention relates to a hinge articulation device for luggage compartment covers of motor vehicles of the type comprising two spaced bent levers which are each articulated at one end to a structural element of the vehicle while the other end supports the cover as well as a balancing hub which facilitates the opening of the cover and keeps it in the open position.

On connait par la publication FR-A- 2 281 480 un tel dispositif dans lequel les leviers coudés sont articulés à l'aide d'un axe porté par un support fixé dans le coffre à bagages sur un élément de structure du véhicule. La trajectoire et la position des leviers, notamment au cours du mouvement de fermeture du coffre, augmentent les risques de détérioration des bagages et limitent, de ce fait, le volume de chargement du coffre.We know from publication FR-A-2 281 480 such a device in which the bent levers are articulated using a pin carried by a support fixed in the luggage compartment on a structural element of the vehicle. The trajectory and position of the levers, in particular during the closing movement of the boot, increase the risk of damage to luggage and thereby limit the loading volume of the boot.

L'invention a principalement pour objet un dispositif d'articulation qui] remédie à l'inconvénient précité.The main object of the invention is an articulation device which] remedies the above-mentioned drawback.

Suivant l'invention, l'articulation du levier coudé est située dans un dièdre formé par un élément de vitrage et la paroi d'une gouttière de manière à pouvoir pivoter sans interférer ni avec la gouttière ni avec le vitrage entre deux positions auxquelles correspondent respectivement la fermeture et l'ouverture du couvercle du coffre à bagages.According to the invention, the articulation of the bent lever is located in a dihedral formed by a glazing element and the wall of a gutter so as to be able to pivot without interfering either with the gutter or with the glazing between two positions to which correspond respectively closing and opening the luggage compartment lid.

D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description d'un mode de réalisation du dispositif faite en référence au dessin annexé, dans lequel :

  • - la figure 1 est une représentation en perspective de la partie arrière d'un véhicule automobile équipé du dispositif suivant l'invention ;
  • - la figure 2 est une section longitudinale du dispositif en position fermée du couvercle.
Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the description of an embodiment of the device made with reference to the appended drawing, in which:
  • - Figure 1 is a perspective representation of the rear part of a motor vehicle equipped with the device according to the invention;
  • - Figure 2 is a longitudinal section of the device in the closed position of the cover.

Sur la figure 1, le couvercle ou capot 1 du coffre 2 à bagages d'un véhicule automobile défini par sa carrosserie 3, prolonge vers l'arière le vitrage 4 de la lunette arrière.In FIG. 1, the cover or cover 1 of the luggage compartment 2 of a motor vehicle defined by its bodywork 3, extends towards the rear the glazing 4 of the rear window.

Le couvercle 1 est porté par un élément 5 de structure du véhicule par l'intermédiaire de deux leviers coudés 6 espacés transversalement et respectivement montés à articulation sur des supports 7 vissés sur le fond 8 d'une gouttière 9.The cover 1 is carried by an element 5 of the vehicle structure by means of two bent levers 6 spaced transversely and respectively mounted at articulation on supports 7 screwed to the bottom 8 of a gutter 9.

Les articulations 10 des leviers 6 peuvent être réalisées au moyen d'axes ou de rotules portés par l'extrémité de chaque levier 6. Lesdits axes ou rotules sont alors engagés entre deux branches parallèles 11 des supports 7.The articulations 10 of the levers 6 can be produced by means of pins or ball joints carried by the end of each lever 6. Said axes or ball joints are then engaged between two parallel branches 11 of the supports 7.

L'autre extrémité des leviers 6 supporte le capot 1, ce dernier étant soumis à l'action d'un ensemble équilibreur 12 monté en compression entre le support 7 et un point d'accrochage sur la capot 1.The other end of the levers 6 supports the cover 1, the latter being subjected to the action of a balancer assembly 12 mounted in compression between the support 7 and a point of attachment to the cover 1.

Selon l'invention, l'articulation telle que 10 est située dans un angle dièdre formé par le vitrage 4 et une paroi oblique 13 de la gouttière 9.According to the invention, the joint such as 10 is situated in a dihedral angle formed by the glazing 4 and an oblique wall 13 of the gutter 9.

Ainsi que cela apparaît à la figure 2, cet agencement de l'articulation 10 qu'elle soit constituée à partir d'un axe ou d'un élément de rotule autorise par exemple le pivotement du capot 1 entre une position fermée sensiblement horizontale du coffre 2 et une position relevée sensiblement verticale, en évitant toute interférence des leviers 6 avec une paroi quelconque de la gouttière 9 ou avec le vitrage 4.As can be seen in FIG. 2, this arrangement of the articulation 10, whether it is formed from an axis or from a ball joint element, authorizes for example the pivoting of the cover 1 between a substantially horizontal closed position of the boot 2 and a substantially vertical raised position, avoiding any interference of the levers 6 with any wall of the gutter 9 or with the glazing 4.

Selon un mode de réalisation de la gouttière 9, chacun de ses coudes portant l'articulation 10 est constitué par un élément 15 raccordé à des éléments 16, 17 disposés respectivement suivant le sens transversal et longitudinal du véhicule en suivant le contour du couvercle 1. L'élément 15 peut de la sorte être réalisé par emboutissage avec sa paroi oblique 13 disposée parallèlement au levier 6 en position fermée du couvercle 1.According to one embodiment of the gutter 9, each of its elbows carrying the articulation 10 is constituted by an element 15 connected to elements 16, 17 disposed respectively in the transverse and longitudinal direction of the vehicle following the outline of the cover 1. The element 15 can in this way be produced by stamping with its oblique wall 13 disposed parallel to the lever 6 in the closed position of the cover 1.

L'élément 15 porte, par ailleurs, une surface "s" de collage du vitrage 4 qui suit sensiblement la courbure de la paroi 13 de sorte que les bords latéraux du vitrage 4 en surplomb de l'élément 15 peuvent demeurer non collés et définissent des arêtes en porte à faux, dont l'une est placée dans le creux du levier 6 en position ouverte du couvercle 1.The element 15 also carries a surface "s" for bonding the glazing unit 4 which substantially follows the curvature of the wall 13 so that the edges sides of the glazing 4 overhanging the element 15 can remain unglued and define cantilevered edges, one of which is placed in the hollow of the lever 6 in the open position of the cover 1.

Cette manière de procéder est favorable au raccordement des surfaces respectives du vitrage et du couvercle en position fermée de celui-ci ainsi que cela est montré à la figure 2.This way of proceeding is favorable for the connection of the respective surfaces of the glazing and of the lid in the closed position thereof, as shown in FIG. 2.

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1/ Dispositif d'articulation à charnière pour couvercles de coffre à bagages de véhicules automobiles du type comportant deux leviers coudés (6) espacés qui s'articulent chacun par une extrémité à un élément (5) de structure du véhicule tandis que l'autre extrémité supporte le couvercle (1) ainsi qu'un moyeu équilibreur (12) qui facilite l'ouverture du couvercle (1) et le maintient en position ouverte, caractérisé par le fait que les articulations (10) des leviers coudés (6) sont situées dans des dièdres formés par un élément (4) de vitrage et la paroi (13) d'une gouttière (9) de manière à pouvoir pivoter sans interférer ni avec la gouttière ni avec le vitrage.1 / Hinged articulation device for covers of the luggage compartment of motor vehicles of the type comprising two bent levers (6) spaced apart which are each articulated by one end to an element (5) of the vehicle structure while the other end supports the cover (1) as well as a balancing hub (12) which facilitates the opening of the cover (1) and keeps it in the open position, characterized in that the articulations (10) of the bent levers (6) are located in dihedrons formed by a glazing element (4) and the wall (13) of a gutter (9) so as to be able to pivot without interfering either with the gutter or with the glazing. 2/ Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 1, caractérisé par le fait que les articulations (10) des leviers sont constituées par des rotules.2 / hinge device according to claim 1, characterized in that the joints (10) of the levers are constituted by ball joints. 3/ Dispositif d'articulation selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé par le fait que la gouttière (9) est fractionnée en éléments (15, 16, 17) dont l'un (15) portant l'articulation (10) possède une paroi (13) parallèle au levier (6) en position fermée du couvercle (1) et borde une surface de collage du vitrage dont l'arête est placée dans le creux du levier (6) en position ouverte du couvercle (1).3 / hinge device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the gutter (9) is divided into elements (15, 16, 17), one of which (15) carrying the hinge (10) has a wall (13) parallel to the lever (6) in the closed position of the cover (1) and borders a gluing surface of the glazing, the edge of which is placed in the hollow of the lever (6) in the open position of the cover (1).
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