EP0443919B1 - Hinge with integral stop for vehicle doors or other closure members - Google Patents

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EP0443919B1
EP0443919B1 EP19910400391 EP91400391A EP0443919B1 EP 0443919 B1 EP0443919 B1 EP 0443919B1 EP 19910400391 EP19910400391 EP 19910400391 EP 91400391 A EP91400391 A EP 91400391A EP 0443919 B1 EP0443919 B1 EP 0443919B1
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Francis Parizel
Daniel Lantenois
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00—Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E05D11/10—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
    • E05D11/1028—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open
    • E05D11/105—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open the maintaining means acting perpendicularly to the pivot axis
    • E05D11/1057—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open the maintaining means acting perpendicularly to the pivot axis specially adapted for vehicles
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D11/00—Additional features or accessories of hinges
    • E05D11/10—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts
    • E05D11/1028—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open
    • E05D2011/1035—Devices for preventing movement between relatively-movable hinge parts for maintaining the hinge in two or more positions, e.g. intermediate or fully open with circumferential and evenly distributed detents around the pivot-axis
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBCLASSES E05D AND E05F, RELATING TO CONSTRUCTION ELEMENTS, ELECTRIC CONTROL, POWER SUPPLY, POWER SIGNAL OR TRANSMISSION, USER INTERFACES, MOUNTING OR COUPLING, DETAILS, ACCESSORIES, AUXILIARY OPERATIONS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, APPLICATION THEREOF
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Type of wing
    • E05Y2900/531—Doors

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  • the present invention relates to a hinge with integrated door stop intended to be mounted on the doors of motor vehicles, but which can be applied to any system comprising openings.
  • a hinge with integrated door stop intended to be mounted on the doors of motor vehicles, but which can be applied to any system comprising openings.
  • the connection between the door and the body of a vehicle is ensured, on the one hand, by means of two hinges, and, on the other hand, with a device called "door stop” whose purpose is to limit the opening stroke of the door and ensuring two stops at intermediate positions of said door, called parking and full opening positions.
  • the subject of the invention is the production of a door stop hinge making it possible to have a door stop as soon as the door is mounted; it also allows rapid removal of said door and supports the "paint" range of the vehicle without degrading its performance, which constitutes highly appreciable advantages on vehicle assembly lines.
  • FIG 17 is a perspective view of an elastic blade of the hinge of Figure 15.
  • a door P of a motor vehicle with its hinges C1 and C2.
  • the lower hinge can be a hinge of known type, the upper hinge C1 being a hinge according to the present invention which will be more particularly described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.
  • the stop hinge C1 according to the invention consists of a fixed knuckle 1 mounted on the body V of the vehicle by means of a clamp la and a movable knuckle 2 fixed by means of a clamp la and a movable knuckle 2 fixed on the door P of the vehicle also by means a flange 2a in a manner known per se.
  • the fixed knuckle 1 has a cylindrical bore 3 provided with notches 4 and recesses 5. It receives a hinge pin 6 rotating between two bearings 7 and 8 provided with self-lubricating rings 9 and 10. These bearings 7 and 8 are screwed at each end of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 to allow the mounting of the hinge pin 6.
  • This hinge pin 6 has a central part of larger diameter, 6a provided with bosses 11 distributed at its periphery by group of two.
  • Each elastic blade or spring 12 (FIG. 6) has in its middle a protuberance 13 bearing on the bosses 11 of the hinge pin 6a and lugs 14 intended to be housed in the notches 4 of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 to hold the elastic blade 12 in place in said bore when the axis 6 rotates.
  • the movable knuckle 2 fixed on the door P is mounted at the upper end of the hinge pin 6 (fig. 1 and 2) and is made solitary of said axis so that the opening and closing of the door causes the pivoting of said axis 6.
  • the operation of the hinge according to the invention is as follows: .
  • the movable knuckle 2 drives the articulation axis 6 in rotation via one of the three connections described and shown in FIGS. 7 to 9.
  • the legs 14 of the elastic blades 12 housed in the notches 4 prevent them from rotating under the rotational force of the axis 6.
  • the elastic blades 12 have reinforcements 12a so as to ensure the rigidity of the boss 13 (FIG. 6).
  • FIGs 10 to 12 there is shown in section the hinge axis 6a with the elastic blades 12 mounted in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 in three different positions.
  • the bosses 11 of the axis 6a are arranged in groups of two in order to obtain two points 11a and 11b for holding on the door rotation stroke, the variation in the number of bosses 11 per group allowing the number of door holding points to be varied.
  • the axis 6a is shown in the open door position (fig.10) with the door open in the parking position (fig.11) and the door closed (fig.12).
  • bosses and elastic blades can be lower or higher to obtain different operating forces.
  • each elastic means consists of two superimposed blades, 12 and 12 ′.
  • These blades can have an identical configuration or be different depending on the maneuvering effort that one wishes to obtain.
  • angles are given by way of examples and are not limiting.
  • the full opening stop is provided by a tab 22 of the movable knuckle 2 which comes into contact with a bearing surface 23 of the fixed knuckle 1 as shown in FIG. 13 which shows, in plan, the hinge according to the invention, the door of the vehicle open to the maximum.
  • the door stop device described above can be reversed.
  • the articulation axis 6 with its central part 6a, comprising bosses 11 and the elastic blades 12 intended to cooperate with the bosses 11 of the articulation axis 6a are arranged in the movable knuckle 2.
  • the object of this embodiment is to strengthen the resistance of the elastic blades and thus increase their longevity.
  • stops of elastic material are inserted between the blades 12 and the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.
  • stops arranged in housings provided for this purpose in the body of the fixed knuckle act as a shock absorber or spring.
  • said elastic stops are compressed and make it possible to obtain significant operating torques.
  • the configuration of the elastic blades 12 is modified.
  • these blades each included three fixing lugs 14 as well as three reinforcements 12a, intended to ensure the rigidity of the boss 13.
  • the elastic blade according to the variant now only has one folded continuous edge or rim ensuring more rigidity to said blade.
  • the fixed knuckle 1 having a cylindrical bore 3 provided with notches 4 and recesses 5; an articulation axis 6 rotating between two bearings 7 and 8 provided with self-lubricating rings 9 and 10, said bearings being screwed at each end of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.
  • the articulation axis includes bosses 11 in its central part 6a. Between the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 and the hinge pin 6a, three flexible blades 12 are inserted which cooperate with the bosses 11 of the hinge pin. On the back of each elastic blade 12 are inserted stops 30, also elastic, disposed in housings 31 provided in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.
  • These elastic stops are in the form of a profile, of elastomeric or similar material, having a section allowing it to match on one side, on the back of the blade 12, the shape of the boss 13, and the other to lodge and stay there, in the groove constituting its housing 31 provided in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.
  • each elastic or flexible blade 12 with its boss 13 has only a flange 32, obtained by folding or stamping, in place of the legs 14 of the previous embodiment.
  • This continuous rim 32 has in its middle, a recess 32a, intended to avoid any play when it is engaged in the notch 4 of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.
  • This rim 32 gives more rigidity in the longitudinal direction to blade 12.
  • this hinge is as follows: when the door is opened, the hinge pin 6 pivots.
  • the rotation of the axis 6 brings its bosses 11 against the boss 13 of each flexible blade 12 causing the flexion thereof and the compression of the stopper 30 in elastomer which is behind it.
  • the effort to erase the boss 13 as well as the compression of the stopper 30 generate a significant torque while ensuring better resistance to fatigue of the blades 12.
  • the stamped edge 32 of the blades 12 provides better support in the notches 4, without play, during the rotation of the axis 6.
  • the hinge with integrated door stop according to the invention allows, on vehicle production lines to quickly mount the doors, position them and then remove them for the passage of the body in the paint bath and their rapid reassembly and final and, moreover, ensures a door stop from the first assembly;
  • the present invention can be applied to any other opening which it is desired to obtain several opening points.

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Description

La présente invention a pour objet une charnière à arrêt de porte intégré destinée à être montée sur les portes de véhicules automobiles, mais pouvant s'appliquer à tout système comportant des ouvrants. Généralement, la liaison entre la porte et la caisse d'un véhicule est assurée, d'une part, au moyen de deux charnières, et, d'autre part, avec un dispositif appelé "arrêté de porte" dont le but est de limiter la course d'ouverture de la porte et d'assurer deux arrêts à des positions intermédiaires de ladite porte, dites positions de parking et de pleine ouverture.The present invention relates to a hinge with integrated door stop intended to be mounted on the doors of motor vehicles, but which can be applied to any system comprising openings. Generally, the connection between the door and the body of a vehicle is ensured, on the one hand, by means of two hinges, and, on the other hand, with a device called "door stop" whose purpose is to limit the opening stroke of the door and ensuring two stops at intermediate positions of said door, called parking and full opening positions.

Ces dispositifs coûtent cher et présentent l'inconvénient d'être compliqués et longs à monter sur les chaînes de fabrication des véhicules.These devices are expensive and have the drawback of being complicated and time-consuming to mount on vehicle production lines.

On a cherché à regrouper les deux fonctions, charnière et arrêt de porte, notamment, dans le brevet EP 0255 879 (LUNKE & SOHN GMBH) qui décrit une charnière à arrêt de porte intégré et correspondant au préambule de la 1ère revendication. Dans cette réalisation l'axe d'articulation est fixe et comporte trois bossages cylindriques sur son pourtour; cet axe d'articulation est disposé dans un alésage cylindrique prévu sur le charnon mobile, qui est muni de trois lames élastiques reposant sur une couche annulaire en élastomère. Cette réalisation a pour principal inconvénient une usure rapide de la charnière résultant des frottements à chaque rotation de l'axe et l'arrachement des lames qui ne sont maintenues en place que par la couche en élastomère ce qui ne correspond nullement à l'objectif visé. Par ailleurs, cette charnière ne permet pas en usine plusieurs montages et démontages sans détérioration, le charnon mobile devant être inséré à l'intérieur du charnon fixe.We tried to combine the two functions, hinge and door stop, especially in EP 0255 879 (Lunke & SOHN GMBH) describes a hinge with integrated door stop and corresponding to the preamble of claim 1 era. In this embodiment the articulation axis is fixed and has three cylindrical bosses around its periphery; this hinge pin is disposed in a cylindrical bore provided on the movable knuckle, which is provided with three elastic blades resting on an annular layer of elastomer. The main drawback of this embodiment is rapid wear of the hinge resulting from friction at each rotation of the axis and the tearing of the blades which are only held in place by the elastomer layer, which in no way corresponds to the intended objective. . Furthermore, this hinge does not allow multiple assemblies and disassembly in the factory without deterioration, the movable knuckle to be inserted inside the fixed knuckle.

L'invention a pour objet la réalisation d'une charnière à arrêt de porte permettant de disposer d'un arrêt de porte dès le montage de la porte; elle permet également le démontage rapide de ladite porte et supporte la gamme "peinture" du véhicule sans dégradation de ses performances ce qui constitue des avantages hautement appréciables sur les chaînes de montage des véhicules.The subject of the invention is the production of a door stop hinge making it possible to have a door stop as soon as the door is mounted; it also allows rapid removal of said door and supports the "paint" range of the vehicle without degrading its performance, which constitutes highly appreciable advantages on vehicle assembly lines.

La charnière à arrêt de porte intégré selon l'invention, est constituée d'un charnon fixe monté sur la caisse du véhicule et d'un charnon mobile fixé sur la porte,

  • un des deux charnon comporte un alésage cylindrique destiné à recevoir un axe d'articulation solidaire de l'autre charnon,
  • entre l'axe d'articulation et l'alésage de l'un des deux charnons sont insérés des moyens élastiques annulaires constitués par trois lames élastiques munies de pattes.
  • l'axe d'articulation comporte une partie centrale avec des bossages,
  • chacune des lames élastiques comporte un bossage destiné à coopérer avec les bossages de la partie centrale de l'axe d'articulation.
The integrated door stop hinge according to the invention consists of a fixed knuckle mounted on the vehicle body and a movable knuckle fixed on the door,
  • one of the two knuckles has a cylindrical bore intended to receive a hinge pin secured to the other knuckle,
  • between the articulation axis and the bore of one of the two knuckles are inserted annular elastic means constituted by three elastic blades provided with lugs.
  • the articulation axis has a central part with bosses,
  • each of the elastic blades has a boss intended to cooperate with the bosses of the central part of the hinge pin.

Elle est caractérisé en ce que :

  • l'alésage cylindrique est réalisé dans le charnon fixe, cet alésage étant pourvu d'encoches et d'évidements,
  • les pattes des lames élastiques sont logées dans les encoches,
  • les lames élastiques mêmes peuvent s'effacer dans les évidements prévus dans l'alésage du charnon fixe,
  • l'axe d'articulation a une partie centrale de plus grand diamètre de ses deux parties extrêmes,
  • les bossages sont disposés par groupe de deux à la périphérie de la partie centrale de l'axe d'articulation,
  • les bossages des lames élastiques se trouvent en leur milieu et coopèrent avec les doubles bossages de l'axe d'articulation.
    Préférentiellement cette charnière est caractérisée également en ce que le charnon mobile fixé à la porte est monté à l'extrémité supérieure de l'axe d'articulation.
  • Que les moyens élastiques peuvent être constitués par des lames flexibles coopérant avec un ou plusieurs dispositifs amortisseurs formés par des butées en matériau élastomère.
  • Le charnon mobile peut être rendu solidaire dudit axe d'articulation par une vis serrée dans un logement de l'axe,
  • Soit au moyen de cannelures complémentaires prévues dans le charnon et sur l'axe d'articulation une vis de pression se logeant dans une gorge de l'axe d'articulation assurant le maintien en translation.
  • Soit au moyen de cannelures coniques réalisées dans le charnon et sur l'axe d'articulation avec une vis de blocage pour assurer le maintien en translation.
    L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui suit de l'une de ses réalisations préférées donnée à titre d'exemple et à l'examen des dessins annexés sur lesquels :
  • La figure 1 est une vue en élévation d'une porte de véhicule avec ses charnières selon l'invention.
  • La figure 2 est une vue en élévation d'une charnière avec arrêt de porte intégré, la porte fermée.
  • La figure 3 est une vue en plan de la figure 2.
  • La figure 4 est une coupe de la figure 3 selon la ligne IV-IV montrant l'axe d'articulation monté.
  • La figure 5 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne V-V de la figure 4 montrant l'axe d'articulation et les moyens élastiques dans l'alésage du charnon fixe.
  • La figure 6 est une vue en perspective d'une lame élastique. Les figures 7, 8A, 8B, 9A et 9B représentent différents moyens de solidarisation de l'axe d'articulation.
    Les figures 10, 11 et 12 représentant en coupe, l'axe d'articulation de la charnière selon l'invention dans trois positions différentes.
  • La figure 13 est une vue en plan de la charnière avec arrêt de porte intégré selon l'invention, la porte étant ouverte au maximum.
  • La figure 14 représente, en coupe, une variante de l'axe d'articulation de la charnière selon l'invention.
  • La figure 15 est une vue en coupe transversale d'une variante de réalisation de la charnière à arrêt de porte intégré selon l'invention.
  • La figure 16 est une vue en coupe verticale de la charnière de la figure 15 selon la ligne XVI-XVI.
  • La figure 17 est une vue en perspective d'une lame élastique de la charnière de la figure 15.
It is characterized in that:
  • the cylindrical bore is produced in the fixed knuckle, this bore being provided with notches and recesses,
  • the legs of the elastic blades are housed in the notches,
  • the same elastic blades can be erased in the recesses provided in the bore of the fixed knuckle,
  • the articulation axis has a central part of larger diameter of its two end parts,
  • the bosses are arranged in groups of two at the periphery of the central part of the articulation axis,
  • the bosses of the elastic blades are in the middle and cooperate with the double bosses of the hinge pin.
    Preferably, this hinge is also characterized in that the movable knuckle fixed to the door is mounted at the upper end of the hinge pin.
  • That the elastic means can be constituted by flexible blades cooperating with one or more damping devices formed by stops in elastomeric material.
  • The mobile knuckle can be made integral with said articulation axis by a screw tightened in a housing of the axis,
  • Either by means of complementary grooves provided in the knuckle and on the articulation axis a pressure screw being housed in a groove of the articulation axis ensuring the maintenance in translation.
  • Either by means of conical grooves made in the knuckle and on the articulation axis with a locking screw to ensure the maintenance in translation.
    The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of one of its preferred embodiments given by way of example and on examining the appended drawings in which:
  • Figure 1 is an elevational view of a vehicle door with its hinges according to the invention.
  • Figure 2 is an elevational view of a hinge with integrated door stop, the door closed.
  • Figure 3 is a plan view of Figure 2.
  • Figure 4 is a section of Figure 3 along line IV-IV showing the hinge pin mounted.
  • Figure 5 is a sectional view along line VV of Figure 4 showing the axis of articulation and the elastic means in the bore of the fixed knuckle.
  • Figure 6 is a perspective view of an elastic blade. Figures 7, 8A, 8B, 9A and 9B show different means of securing the hinge pin.
    Figures 10, 11 and 12 show in section, the hinge axis of the hinge according to the invention in three different positions.
  • Figure 13 is a plan view of the hinge with integrated door stop according to the invention, the door being opened to the maximum.
  • Figure 14 shows, in section, a variant of the hinge axis of the hinge according to the invention.
  • Figure 15 is a cross-sectional view of an alternative embodiment of the hinge with integrated door stop according to the invention.
  • Figure 16 is a vertical sectional view of the hinge of Figure 15 along the line XVI-XVI.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of an elastic blade of the hinge of FIG. 15.

Sur la figure 17 est une vue en perspective d'une lame élastique de la charnière de la figure 15. Sur la figure 1, on a représenté une porte P de véhicule automobile avec ses charnières C1 et C2. La charnière inférieure peut être une charnière de type connu, la charnière supérieure C1 étant une charnière selon la présente invention qui va être plus particulièrement décrite en se reportant aux figures 2 à 6. La charnière à arrêt C1 selon l'invention est constituée d'un charnon fixe 1 monté sur la caisse V du véhicule au moyen d'une bride la et d'un charnon mobile 2 fixé au moyen d'une bride la et d'un charnon mobile 2 fixé sur la porte P du véhicule également au moyen d'une bride 2a de façon connue en soi.In Figure 17 is a perspective view of an elastic blade of the hinge of Figure 15. In Figure 1, there is shown a door P of a motor vehicle with its hinges C1 and C2. The lower hinge can be a hinge of known type, the upper hinge C1 being a hinge according to the present invention which will be more particularly described with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6. The stop hinge C1 according to the invention consists of a fixed knuckle 1 mounted on the body V of the vehicle by means of a clamp la and a movable knuckle 2 fixed by means of a clamp la and a movable knuckle 2 fixed on the door P of the vehicle also by means a flange 2a in a manner known per se.

Le charnon fixe 1 comporte un alésage cylindrique 3 pourvu d'encoches 4 et d'évidements 5. Il reçoit un axe d'articulation 6 tournant entre deux paliers 7 et 8 munis de bagues autolubrifiantes 9 et 10. Ces paliers 7 et 8 sont vissés à chaque extrémité de l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1 pour permettre le montage de l'axe d'articulation 6. Cet axe d'articulation 6 comporte une partie centrale de plus grand diamètre, 6a munie de bossages 11 répartis à sa périphérie par groupe de deux.The fixed knuckle 1 has a cylindrical bore 3 provided with notches 4 and recesses 5. It receives a hinge pin 6 rotating between two bearings 7 and 8 provided with self-lubricating rings 9 and 10. These bearings 7 and 8 are screwed at each end of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 to allow the mounting of the hinge pin 6. This hinge pin 6 has a central part of larger diameter, 6a provided with bosses 11 distributed at its periphery by group of two.

Entre l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1 et l'axe d'articulation 6a sont insérées trois lames élastiques ou ressorts 12 (figures 4 et 5) destinées à coopérer avec les bossages 11 de l'axe d'articulation 6a.Between the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 and the hinge pin 6a are inserted three elastic blades or springs 12 (Figures 4 and 5) intended to cooperate with the bosses 11 of the hinge pin 6a.

Chaque lame élastique ou ressort 12 (figure 6) comporte en son milieu une protubérance 13 prenant appui sur les bossages 11 de l'axe d'articulation 6a et des pattes 14 destinées à venir se loger dans les encoches 4 de l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1 pour maintenir la lame élastique 12 en place dans ledit alésage lors de la rotation de l'axe 6.Each elastic blade or spring 12 (FIG. 6) has in its middle a protuberance 13 bearing on the bosses 11 of the hinge pin 6a and lugs 14 intended to be housed in the notches 4 of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 to hold the elastic blade 12 in place in said bore when the axis 6 rotates.

Le charnon mobile 2 fixé sur la porte P est monté à l'extrémité supérieure de l'axe d'articulation 6 (fig.1 et 2) et est rendu solitaire dudit axe de façon que l'ouverture et la fermeture de la porte entraîne le pivotement dudit axe 6.The movable knuckle 2 fixed on the door P is mounted at the upper end of the hinge pin 6 (fig. 1 and 2) and is made solitary of said axis so that the opening and closing of the door causes the pivoting of said axis 6.

Cette solidarisation peut être obtenue par trois moyens représentés sur les figures 7 à 9 :

  • Soit par une vis 15 serrée dans un logement 16 de l'axe 6 (fig.7).
  • Soit au moyen de cannelures 17 réalisées dans le charnon mobile 2 et dans l'axe 6, une vis de pression 18 étant logée dans une gorge 19 de l'axe d'articulation 6 pour assurer un maintien en translation (fig. 8A-8B).
  • Soit au moyen de cannelures coniques 20 réalisées dans le charnon mobile 2 et l'axe 6, une vis de blocage 21 assurant le maitien en translation.
This connection can be obtained by three means shown in Figures 7 to 9:
  • Or by a screw 15 tightened in a housing 16 of the axis 6 (fig.7).
  • Either by means of grooves 17 made in the movable knuckle 2 and in the axis 6, a pressure screw 18 being housed in a groove 19 of the articulation axis 6 to ensure a maintenance in translation (fig. 8A-8B ).
  • Either by means of conical grooves 20 made in the movable knuckle 2 and the axis 6, a locking screw 21 ensuring the maitien in translation.

Le fonctionnement de la charnière selon l'invention est le suivant :
. Lorsque l'on ouvre la porte, le charnon mobile 2 entraîne l'axe d'articulation 6 en rotation par l'intermédiaire d'une des trois liaisons décrites et représentées sur les figures 7 à 9.The operation of the hinge according to the invention is as follows:
. When the door is opened, the movable knuckle 2 drives the articulation axis 6 in rotation via one of the three connections described and shown in FIGS. 7 to 9.

La rotation de l'axe 6 amène ses bossages 11 contre le bossage 13 de chacune des lames élastiques 12 provoquant la flexion de chaque lame 12 entraînant l'effacement du bossage 13 à l'intérieur de l'évidement 5 du charnon fixe 1. C'est l'effort d'effacement des lames élastiques (ressorts) 12 qui génère un couple de manoeuvre au niveau de la porte P du véhicule.The rotation of the axis 6 brings its bosses 11 against the boss 13 of each of the elastic blades 12 causing the flexing of each blade 12 causing the boss 13 to be erased inside the recess 5 of the fixed knuckle 1. C 'is the erasing force of the elastic blades (springs) 12 which generates an operating torque at the door P of the vehicle.

Les pattes 14 des lames élastiques 12 logées dans les encoches 4 les empêchent de tourner sous l'effort de rotation de l'axe 6.The legs 14 of the elastic blades 12 housed in the notches 4 prevent them from rotating under the rotational force of the axis 6.

Les lames élastiques 12 comportent des renforts 12a de manière à assurer la rigidité du bossage 13 (figure 6). Sur les figures 10 à 12, on a représenté en coupe l'axe d'articulation 6a avec les lames élastiques 12 montées dans l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1 dans trois positions différentes. Comme on peut le voir sur ces figures, les bossages 11 de l'axe 6a sont disposés par groupe de deux afin d'obtenir deux points 11a et 11b de maintien sur la course de rotation de la porte, la variation du nombre de bossages 11 par groupe permettant de faire varier le nombre de points de maintien de la porte. Sur les figures, on a représenté l'axe 6a dans la position porte ouverte (fig.10) porte ouverte en position parking (fig.11) et porte fermée (fig.12).The elastic blades 12 have reinforcements 12a so as to ensure the rigidity of the boss 13 (FIG. 6). In Figures 10 to 12, there is shown in section the hinge axis 6a with the elastic blades 12 mounted in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 in three different positions. As can be seen in these figures, the bosses 11 of the axis 6a are arranged in groups of two in order to obtain two points 11a and 11b for holding on the door rotation stroke, the variation in the number of bosses 11 per group allowing the number of door holding points to be varied. In the figures, the axis 6a is shown in the open door position (fig.10) with the door open in the parking position (fig.11) and the door closed (fig.12).

Bien entendu, le nombre de bossages et de lames élastiques peut être moindre ou plus élevé pour obtenir des efforts de manoeuvre différents.Of course, the number of bosses and elastic blades can be lower or higher to obtain different operating forces.

Par exemple, on a représenté sur la figure 14 une variante de réalisation de la charnière selon l'invention dans laquelle chaque moyen élastique est constitué de deux lames superposées, 12 et 12′. Ces lames peuvent avoir une configuration identique ou bien être différentes selon l'effort de manoeuvre que l'on désire obtenir.For example, there is shown in Figure 14 an alternative embodiment of the hinge according to the invention in which each elastic means consists of two superimposed blades, 12 and 12 ′. These blades can have an identical configuration or be different depending on the maneuvering effort that one wishes to obtain.

De même, les angles sont donnés à titre d'exemples et ne sont pas limitatifs.Likewise, the angles are given by way of examples and are not limiting.

La butée pleine ouverture est assurée par une patte 22 du charnon mobile 2 qui vient au contact avec une portée 23 du charnon fixe 1 comme représenté sur la figure 13 qui montre, en plan, la charnière selon l'invention, la porte du véhicule ouverte au maximum.The full opening stop is provided by a tab 22 of the movable knuckle 2 which comes into contact with a bearing surface 23 of the fixed knuckle 1 as shown in FIG. 13 which shows, in plan, the hinge according to the invention, the door of the vehicle open to the maximum.

Par ailleurs, le dispositif d'arrêt de porte précédemment décrit peut être inversé. Dans cette réalisation, l'axe d'articulation 6 avec sa partie centrale 6a, comportant des bossages 11 et les lames élastiques 12 destinées à coopérer avec les bossages 11 de l'axe d'articulation 6a sont-disposés dans le charnon mobile 2.Furthermore, the door stop device described above can be reversed. In this embodiment, the articulation axis 6 with its central part 6a, comprising bosses 11 and the elastic blades 12 intended to cooperate with the bosses 11 of the articulation axis 6a are arranged in the movable knuckle 2.

Une variante de réalisation de la charnière à arrêt de porte intégré va maintenant être décrite. Cette réalisation a pour objet de renforcer la résistance des lames élastiques et d'augmenter ainsi leur longévité.An alternative embodiment of the hinge with integrated door stop will now be described. The object of this embodiment is to strengthen the resistance of the elastic blades and thus increase their longevity.

Dans cette variante de réalisation on insère des butées en matériau élastique entre les lames 12 et l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1.In this variant embodiment, stops of elastic material are inserted between the blades 12 and the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.

Ces butées disposées dans des logements prévus à cet effet dans le corps du charnon fixe, jouent un rôle d'amortisseur ou de ressort. Lors de la rotation de l'axe 6 du charnon mobile 2 lesdites butées élastiques sont comprimées et permettent d'obtenir des couples de manoeuvre importants.These stops arranged in housings provided for this purpose in the body of the fixed knuckle, act as a shock absorber or spring. During the rotation of the axis 6 of the movable knuckle 2 said elastic stops are compressed and make it possible to obtain significant operating torques.

Par ailleurs, la configuration des lames élastiques 12 est modifiée.
Dans la réalisation précedemment décrite ces lames comportaient chacune, trois pattes de fixation 14 ainsi que trois renforts 12a, destinés à assurer la rigidité du bossage 13. La lame élastique selon la variante ne comporte plus qu'un bord ou rebord continu plié assurant plus de rigidité à ladite lame.Furthermore, the configuration of the elastic blades 12 is modified.
In the embodiment described above, these blades each included three fixing lugs 14 as well as three reinforcements 12a, intended to ensure the rigidity of the boss 13. The elastic blade according to the variant now only has one folded continuous edge or rim ensuring more rigidity to said blade.

En se reportant aux figures 15 et 16, on retrouve en coupe le charnon fixe 1 comportant un alésage cylindrique 3 pourvu d'encoches 4 et d'évidements 5 ; un axe d'articulation 6 tournant entre deux paliers 7 et 8 munis de bagues autolubrifiantes 9 et 10, lesdits paliers étant vissés à chaque extrémité de l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1. L'axe d'articulation comporte des bossages 11 dans sa partie centrale 6a. Entre l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1 et l'axe d'articulation 6a, sont insérées trois lames flexibles 12 qui coopèrent avec les bossages 11 de l'axe d'articulation. Au dos de chaque lame élastique 12 sont insérées des butées 30 également élastiques disposées dans des logements 31 prévus dans l'alésage 3 du charnon 1 fixe. Ces butées élastiques se présentent sous la forme d'un profilé, en matériau élastomère ou analogue, ayant une section lui permettant d'épouser d'un côté, sur le dos de la lame 12, la forme du bossage 13, et de l'autre de se loger et de s'y maintenir, dans la rainure constituant son logement 31 prévu dans l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1.Referring to Figures 15 and 16, there is in section the fixed knuckle 1 having a cylindrical bore 3 provided with notches 4 and recesses 5; an articulation axis 6 rotating between two bearings 7 and 8 provided with self-lubricating rings 9 and 10, said bearings being screwed at each end of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1. The articulation axis includes bosses 11 in its central part 6a. Between the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1 and the hinge pin 6a, three flexible blades 12 are inserted which cooperate with the bosses 11 of the hinge pin. On the back of each elastic blade 12 are inserted stops 30, also elastic, disposed in housings 31 provided in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1. These elastic stops are in the form of a profile, of elastomeric or similar material, having a section allowing it to match on one side, on the back of the blade 12, the shape of the boss 13, and the other to lodge and stay there, in the groove constituting its housing 31 provided in the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1.

Par ailleurs, comme représenté sur la figure 17, chaque lame élastique ou flexible 12 avec son bossage 13 ne comporte plus qu'un rebord 32, obtenu par pliage ou emboutissage, à la place des pattes 14 de la précédente réalisation. Ce rebord continu 32 présente en son milieu, un enfoncement 32a, destiné à éviter tout jeu lorsqu'il est engagé dans l'encoche 4 de l'alésage 3 du charnon fixe 1. Ce rebord 32 donne plus de rigidité dans le sens longitudinal à la lame 12.Furthermore, as shown in Figure 17, each elastic or flexible blade 12 with its boss 13 has only a flange 32, obtained by folding or stamping, in place of the legs 14 of the previous embodiment. This continuous rim 32 has in its middle, a recess 32a, intended to avoid any play when it is engaged in the notch 4 of the bore 3 of the fixed knuckle 1. This rim 32 gives more rigidity in the longitudinal direction to blade 12.

Le fonctionnement de cette charnière est le suivant : lors de l'ouverture de la porte, l'axe d'articulation 6 pivote.
La rotation de l'axe 6 amène ses bossages 11 contre le bossage 13 de chaque lame flexible 12 provoquant la flexion de celle-ci et la compression de la butée 30 en élastomère qui se trouve derrière elle.
L'effort d'effacement du bossage 13 ainsi que la compression de la butée 30 génèrent un couple important tout en assurant une meilleure tenue à la fatigue des lames 12. Par ailleurs, le bord 32 embouti des lames 12, assure un meilleur maintien dans les encoches 4, sans jeu, lors de la rotation de l'axe 6.The operation of this hinge is as follows: when the door is opened, the hinge pin 6 pivots.
The rotation of the axis 6 brings its bosses 11 against the boss 13 of each flexible blade 12 causing the flexion thereof and the compression of the stopper 30 in elastomer which is behind it.
The effort to erase the boss 13 as well as the compression of the stopper 30 generate a significant torque while ensuring better resistance to fatigue of the blades 12. Furthermore, the stamped edge 32 of the blades 12, provides better support in the notches 4, without play, during the rotation of the axis 6.

La charnière avec arrêt de porte intégré selon l'invention permet, sur les chaînes de fabrication de véhicules de monter rapidement les portes, de les positionner et ensuite de les retirer pour le passage de la caisse dans le bain de peinture et leur remontage rapide et définitif et, en outre, assure un arrêt de porte dès le premier montage ;
Bien entendu, la présente invention peut s'appliquer à tout autre ouvrant dont on désire obtenir plusieurs points d'ouverture.The hinge with integrated door stop according to the invention allows, on vehicle production lines to quickly mount the doors, position them and then remove them for the passage of the body in the paint bath and their rapid reassembly and final and, moreover, ensures a door stop from the first assembly;
Of course, the present invention can be applied to any other opening which it is desired to obtain several opening points.

Claims (5)

  1. Integrated door edge hinge for vehicle or other openable doors constituted by a fixed hinge leaf (1) mounted on the body of the vehicle and a mobile hinge leaf (2) secured to the door,
    - one of the two leaf hinges (1, 2) comprises a cylindrical bore for receiving a hinge pin (6) integral with the other hinge leaf (1, 2),
    - annular elastic means constituted by three spring rods (12) fitted with brackets (14) are inserted at the the hinge pin (6) and the bore of one of the two hinge leaves (1, 2),
    - the hinge pin (6) comprises a central portion (6a) with bosses (11),
    - each of the spring rods (12) comprises a boss (13) intended to cooperate with the bosses (11) of the central portion (6a) of the hinge pin (6),
    wherein the cylindrical bore is embodied in the fixed hinge leaf (1), this bore being provided with notches (4) and recesses (5),
    - the brackets (14) of the spring rods (12) are housed in the notches (4),
    - the spring rods (12) may be extinguished in the recesses (5) provided in the bore of the fixed hinge leaf (1),
    - the hinge pin has a central portion with a diameter larger than the diameter of its two extreme portions,
    - the bosses (11) are disposed in groups of two at the periphery of the central portion (6a) of the hinge pin (6),
    - the bosses (13) of the spring rods (12) are located at their middle and cooperate with the double bosses (11) of the hinge pin.
  2. Integrated door edge hinge for a vehicle or other openable doors according to claim 1, wherein the elastic means may be constituted by two superimposed spring rods (12-12′) (fig. 14).
  3. Integrated door edge hinge for vehicle or other openable doors according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a stop (30) made of an elastic material is inserted between each spring rod (12) and the bore (3) of the fixed hinge leaf (1), said stop being constituted by a profile having a section enabling it to firstly marry the shape of the spring rod (12), and secondly keep it inside the housing (31) provided in the bore (3) of the fixed hinge leaf (1).
  4. Integrated door edge hinge for vehicle or other openable doors according to claim 3, wherein the spring rods (12) are provided with a continuous edge (32) with an indentation (32a).
  5. Integrated door edge hinge for vehicle or other openable doors according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the mobile hinge leaf (2) fixed to the door (P) is mounted at the upper extremity of the hinge pin (6) rendered integral with a locking device.
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