EP0493147A1 - Hinge, especially for wings or hood of vehicles - Google Patents

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EP0493147A1
EP0493147A1 EP91403167A EP91403167A EP0493147A1 EP 0493147 A1 EP0493147 A1 EP 0493147A1 EP 91403167 A EP91403167 A EP 91403167A EP 91403167 A EP91403167 A EP 91403167A EP 0493147 A1 EP0493147 A1 EP 0493147A1
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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
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/10—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis
    • E05D7/1005—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving free pins, balls or sockets
    • E05D7/1016—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving free pins, balls or sockets requiring a specific angular position
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05D—HINGES OR SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS
    • E05D7/00—Hinges or pivots of special construction
    • E05D7/10—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis
    • E05D7/1005—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving free pins, balls or sockets
    • E05D7/1022—Hinges or pivots of special construction to allow easy separation or connection of the parts at the hinge axis by axially moving free pins, balls or sockets with snap-fitted pins
    • 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
    • E05D5/10—Pins, sockets or sleeves; Removable pins
    • E05D5/12—Securing pins in sockets, movably or not
    • E05D5/128—Securing pins in sockets, movably or not the pin having a recess or through-hole engaged by a securing member
    • 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
    • E05Y2900/536—Hoods

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  • the present invention essentially relates to a hinge allowing in particular the articulation of a flap or tailgate on the body of a motor vehicle.
  • the body, the tailgate and the doors are first produced separately, then all of these elements are assembled for painting operations. Then, the doors and the tailgate of the vehicle body are again separated to mount the equipment they must include on these various elements before replacing them definitively.
  • the present invention achieves all of the above objectives by proposing a hinge which is very simple to assemble and disassemble, the hinge axis of which remains positively retained on one of the elements of the hinge after disassembly, and in which the friction between the hinge pin and the hinge elements are minimized and do not risk seriously damaging the paint, it being understood that in all cases, the areas where the paint would be removed or damaged remain invisible, that is to say ie hidden by the hinge itself.
  • the invention relates to a hinge ensuring the articulated connection between a fixed element such as for example a motor vehicle body and a movable element such as for example a flap or tailgate of this vehicle and of the type comprising a knuckle integral with the fixed element, a knuckle integral with the movable element, and a hinge pin insertable in the two knuckles to allow the articulated connection of the fixed and movable elements, characterized in that at least one of the two knuckles comprises means for immobilizing in translation said axis in a position of the active axis and mounted on the other knuckle and in a position of the inactive axis and removed from this other knuckle, but for which the axis remains integral with the knuckle cited first.
  • the aforementioned means for immobilizing in translation of the articulation axis consist of a spring capable of being clipped into one or the other of two spaced annular grooves provided on said axis and this by axial displacement of the articulation axis in one direction or another in the knuckle which is preferably the knuckle secured to the aforementioned movable element or flap.
  • the aforementioned spring is sandwiched between two walls integral with the aforementioned knuckle.
  • This spring has substantially the shape of an open loop with free ends folded towards the inside of the loop and capable of elastically penetrating one or the other of the annular grooves of the articulation axis.
  • the aforementioned hinge pin and knuckle include cooperating means for immobilizing said pin in rotation in the knuckle, for an active or inactive position of the pin.
  • These means for immobilizing in rotation can be constituted by a flat provided at one of the ends of the articulation axis, and cooperating with a notch of corresponding dimensions, provided on the knuckle.
  • the aforementioned means for immobilizing the articulation axis in rotation consist of a head provided at one of the ends of said axis and having a rim capable of resting on a bearing surface belonging to the knuckle.
  • a ramp belonging to the above knuckle is provided and allows access from the head of the hinge pin to the abovementioned bearing surface.
  • the head of the articulation axis has, according to an exemplary embodiment, the shape of a hexagon having two parallel opposite sides or edges of length greater than that of the other sides or edges of the head.
  • the knuckle carrying the articulation axis has means for orienting the aforementioned head of the articulation axis so that one of the two parallel and opposite edges mentioned above is automatically positioned parallel to the bearing surface during the establishment of the axis, and this whatever the initial orientation thereof.
  • the means for orienting the head of the articulation axis comprise at least one helical groove formed in a hollow cylindrical part of the knuckle and whose axis is parallel to the direction of introduction of the articulation axis, this groove being able to receive an angle of the hexagonal head.
  • Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle tailgate, and illustrates, in exploded view, a knuckle secured to this tailgate, another knuckle secured to the body of the vehicle, and a spring intended to be mounted in the knuckle fixed to the tailgate.
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view along line II-II of Figure 1 illustrating the start of mounting or oblique insertion of a hinge pin in the knuckle integral with the tailgate.
  • Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but illustrating the axis of articulation in an inactive horizontal position and immobilized in rotation and in translation in the knuckle of the tailgate.
  • Figure 4 is a view similar to Figures 2 and 3, but illustrates the axis of articulation after a push has been made on it, which allows its cooperation with the knuckle of the vehicle body.
  • Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 1, and illustrates another embodiment of the hinge according to this invention.
  • Figure 6 is a sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 5, and shows the hinge axis of the hinge in the cooperation position with the knuckle secured to the vehicle body.
  • Figures 7 to 10 are sectional views along lines VII-VII, VIII-VIII, IX-IX and XX respectively, illustrating, in a decomposed manner, the rotation from the head of the hinge pin until it reaches the stationary position in rotation visible in FIG. 6.
  • H a movable element, namely a portion of a flap or tailgate H of vehicle, and in C a fixed element constituted by the body of this vehicle.
  • a hinge pin A can be inserted into orifices 3 formed in the two knuckles 1 and 2 to allow the articulated connection between the movable element or tailgate H and the fixed element or body C of the vehicle.
  • the articulation axis A can be immobilized in translation by a spring R which can be clipped into one or the other of two spaced annular grooves 4 and 5 provided on said axis A and which are clearly visible in Figures 2 to 4 and 6.
  • the hinge pin A one of which 6 of the ends is tapered to facilitate its insertion into the knuckle 1
  • the hinge pin A may be immobilized in translation in its active position, that is to say in the articulated position of the tailgate H on the body of the vehicle C, or else immobilized in translation in its inactive position, that is to say in the disassembled position of knuckle 2 and for which said axis A will remain integral with knuckle 1.
  • the spring R is sandwiched and permanently maintained between two walls 7, 8 integral with the knuckle 1 and more precisely with the half knuckle 1b, the wall 8 being possibly reinforced by a reinforcing wall 8a.
  • this spring has substantially the shape of an open loop with free ends R1 which are folded towards the inside of the loop. Consequently, these free and folded ends will be capable of penetrating elastically into one 4 or the other 5 of the annular grooves of the articulation axis A after translation of the latter in one direction or the other.
  • the hinge according to this invention and as shown in the figures also comprises means for immobilizing in rotation the hinge pin A in the knuckle 1, as will be described below.
  • these means for immobilizing in rotation essentially consist of a notch 9 formed in a partition 9a adjacent to the knuckle 1, and in the axis of the orifices 3, this notch being able to receive a flat 10 of corresponding dimensions provided on the axis A at its end opposite the tapered end 6 mentioned above.
  • the flat 10 can end, although this does not is not compulsory, by a push button 11 allowing the operation of the hinge pin A, as will be explained now.
  • the axis A is first of all introduced obliquely by its end 6 into the half knuckle 1b of the knuckle 1 secured to the movable element or tailgate H of the vehicle.
  • the annular groove 4 escapes the spring R, and the axis A will take the position visible in Figure 4, position for which it can pass through the knuckle 2 belonging to the fixed element or body C so as to produce the articulated connection between said body and the tailgate H.
  • the annular groove 5 will be positioned between walls 7 and 8, so that the spring R will clip into said groove to immobilize in translation the articulation axis A, this time in the active articulation position.
  • the means for immobilizing the articulation axis A in rotation consist of a hexagonal head 12 provided at the end of the axis A opposite the end of introduction 6, and this head can cooperate with a bearing surface 13 belonging to knuckle 1 and preceded by an inclined ramp 14 for access from the head 12 to the bearing surface 13.
  • the hexagonal head 12 has two parallel and opposite sides or edges 12a of length greater than that of the other sides or edges of the hexagon constituting the head 12.
  • means are also provided so that the long sides 12a of the hexagonal head 12 arrive, at the end of the thrust stroke, in the correct position on the bearing surface 13, whatever the orientation. hinge axis A.
  • These means for orienting the head 12 of the axis A comprise several helical grooves 15, for example three in number, which are formed in a hollow cylindrical part in the form of a cylindrical trough 16 of the knuckle secured to the tailgate H, l 'axis of these grooves being substantially parallel to the direction of introduction of the hinge axis A in said knuckle.
  • the spring R trapped between the wall 7 and the wall 8 possibly reinforced by the wall 8a cooperates with the annular groove 4 of the articulation axis A for a position of this axis inactive or withdrawn from the knuckle 2, position in which the axis A will remain maintained on the tailgate H.
  • the spring R will have escaped from the annular groove 4 and will be clipped into the annular groove 5 of the axis A.
  • a hinge has therefore been produced according to the invention, the hinge axis A of which will remain integral with the flap or tailgate H in all handling, painting and equipment maneuvers of this tailgate.
  • the assembly and disassembly of the tailgate H on the body C can be done by a simple mechanical action on the axis A, and using a robot for example, being sure to always get a correct assembly and disassembly, thanks to the cooperation of the spring R with the two annular grooves 4 and 5 of the hinge pin A.

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hinge, especially for the flap or tailgate of a motor vehicle. This hinge essentially comprises a knuckle (2) fixed to a stationary element, a knuckle (1) fixed to a movable element, and an articulation pin (A) insertable into these two knuckles to allow the articulated connection of the stationary (C) and movable (H) elements, the knuckle (1) fixed to the movable element (H) comprising a spring (R) capable of being snapped into one or other of two spaced annular grooves provided on the pin (A), this taking place as a result of the axial displacement of the articulation pin (A) in one direction or another, to make it possible to immobilise this pin in terms of translational movement in an active position when mounted on the knuckle (2) and in an inactive position of the pin when dismounted from the knuckle (2), but in which the pin (A) remains fixed to the knuckle (1). This hinge makes it possible to articulate a tailgate on the body of a motor vehicle of any type. <IMAGE>

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La présente invention a essentiellement pour objet une charnière permettant en particulier l'articulation d'un volet ou hayon sur la caisse d'un véhicule automobile.The present invention essentially relates to a hinge allowing in particular the articulation of a flap or tailgate on the body of a motor vehicle.

Lors de la construction d'un véhicule, on réalise d'abord séparément la caisse, le hayon et les portes, puis on assemble tous ces éléments pour les opérations de peinture. Ensuite, on sépare à nouveau les portes et le hayon de la caisse du véhicule pour monter sur ces différents éléments les équipements qu'ils doivent comporter avant de les remettre en place définitivement.During the construction of a vehicle, the body, the tailgate and the doors are first produced separately, then all of these elements are assembled for painting operations. Then, the doors and the tailgate of the vehicle body are again separated to mount the equipment they must include on these various elements before replacing them definitively.

Il est souhaitable que toutes ces manipulations puissent se faire par des mouvements simples, tels que celui consistant à effectuer une translation du hayon perpendiculairement à l'axe de la charnière pour démonter ledit hayon de la caisse, afin de pouvoir automatiser le processus. Il est également souhaitable que l'axe de la charnière demeure sur le hayon au cours de ces opérations de montage et de démontage, toujours dans un but de simplification.It is desirable that all these manipulations can be done by simple movements, such as that consisting in carrying out a translation of the tailgate perpendicular to the axis of the hinge to disassemble said tailgate from the body, in order to be able to automate the process. It is also desirable that the axis of the hinge remains on the tailgate during these assembly and disassembly operations, always for the purpose of simplification.

Par ailleurs, il existe des véhicules dans lesquels certaines pièces de carrosserie comme le hayon sont en matière plastique ou en un matériau synthétique, alors que l'axe d'articulation de la charnière est en métal. Dans ce cas, les frottements entre l'axe et le hayon risquent de détériorer la matière plastique et de faire apparaître des fibres qui, à leur tour, peuvent détériorer le métal.Furthermore, there are vehicles in which certain body parts such as the tailgate are made of plastic or of a synthetic material, while the hinge axis of the hinge is made of metal. In this case, the friction between the axis and the tailgate may damage the plastic and cause fibers to appear which, in turn, can damage the metal.

Enfin, pour des raisons d'esthétique, il est souhaitable que les parties où la peinture est enlevée en raison des frottements avec l'axe restent invisibles.Finally, for aesthetic reasons, it is desirable that the parts where the paint is removed due to friction with the axis remain invisible.

La présente invention atteint tous les objectifs ci-dessus en proposant une charnière qui est très simple à monter et démonter, dont l'axe d'articulation demeure positivement retenu sur l'un des éléments de la charnière après démontage, et dans laquelle les frottements entre l'axe d'articulation et les éléments de la charnière sont minimisés et ne risquent pas de détériorer sérieusement la peinture, étant entendu, qu'en toute hypothèse, les zones où la peinture serait enlevée ou abîmée demeurent invisibles, c'est-à-dire cachées par la charnière elle-même.The present invention achieves all of the above objectives by proposing a hinge which is very simple to assemble and disassemble, the hinge axis of which remains positively retained on one of the elements of the hinge after disassembly, and in which the friction between the hinge pin and the hinge elements are minimized and do not risk seriously damaging the paint, it being understood that in all cases, the areas where the paint would be removed or damaged remain invisible, that is to say ie hidden by the hinge itself.

A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet une charnière assurant la liaison articulée entre un élément fixe tel que par exemple une caisse de véhicule automobile et un élément mobile tel que par exemple un volet ou hayon de ce véhicule et du type comprenant un charnon solidaire de l'élément fixe, un charnon solidaire de l'élément mobile, et un axe d'articulation insérable dans les deux charnons pour permettre la liaison articulée des éléments fixe et mobile, caractérisée en ce que l'un au moins des deux charnons comporte des moyens pour immobiliser en translation ledit axe dans une position de l'axe active et montée sur l'autre charnon et dans une position de l'axe inactive et démontée de cet autre charnon, mais pour laquelle l'axe demeure solidaire du charnon cité en premier lieu.To this end, the invention relates to a hinge ensuring the articulated connection between a fixed element such as for example a motor vehicle body and a movable element such as for example a flap or tailgate of this vehicle and of the type comprising a knuckle integral with the fixed element, a knuckle integral with the movable element, and a hinge pin insertable in the two knuckles to allow the articulated connection of the fixed and movable elements, characterized in that at least one of the two knuckles comprises means for immobilizing in translation said axis in a position of the active axis and mounted on the other knuckle and in a position of the inactive axis and removed from this other knuckle, but for which the axis remains integral with the knuckle cited first.

Suivant un mode de réalisation préféré, les moyens précités d'immobilisation en translation de l'axe d'articulation sont constitués par un ressort susceptible de venir se clipper dans l'une ou l'autre de deux rainures annulaires espacées prévues sur ledit axe et ce par déplacement axial de l'axe d'articulation suivant un sens ou un autre dans le charnon qui est de préférence le charnon solidaire de l'élément mobile ou volet précité.According to a preferred embodiment, the aforementioned means for immobilizing in translation of the articulation axis consist of a spring capable of being clipped into one or the other of two spaced annular grooves provided on said axis and this by axial displacement of the articulation axis in one direction or another in the knuckle which is preferably the knuckle secured to the aforementioned movable element or flap.

Suivant une autre caractéristique de cette charnière, le ressort précité est pris en sandwich entre deux parois solidaires du charnon précité.According to another characteristic of this hinge, the aforementioned spring is sandwiched between two walls integral with the aforementioned knuckle.

Ce ressort présente sensiblement la forme d'une boucle ouverte à extrémités libres repliées vers l'intérieur de la boucle et susceptibles de pénétrer élastiquement dans l'une ou l'autre des rainures annulaires de l'axe d'articulation.This spring has substantially the shape of an open loop with free ends folded towards the inside of the loop and capable of elastically penetrating one or the other of the annular grooves of the articulation axis.

Suivant encore une autre caractéristique de l'invention, l'axe d'articulation et le charnon précités comportent des moyens coopérants d'immobilisation en rotation dudit axe dans le charnon, pour une position active ou inactive de l'axe.According to yet another characteristic of the invention, the aforementioned hinge pin and knuckle include cooperating means for immobilizing said pin in rotation in the knuckle, for an active or inactive position of the pin.

Ces moyens d'immobilisation en rotation peuvent être constitués par un méplat prévu à l'une des extrémités de l'axe d'articulation, et coopérant avec une échancrure de dimensions correspondantes, prévue sur le charnon.These means for immobilizing in rotation can be constituted by a flat provided at one of the ends of the articulation axis, and cooperating with a notch of corresponding dimensions, provided on the knuckle.

Selon un autre mode de réalisation, les moyens précités d'immobilisation en rotation de l'axe d'articulation sont constitués par une tête prévue à l'une des extrémités dudit axe et comportant un rebord apte à reposer sur une surface d'appui appartenant au charnon.According to another embodiment, the aforementioned means for immobilizing the articulation axis in rotation consist of a head provided at one of the ends of said axis and having a rim capable of resting on a bearing surface belonging to the knuckle.

Dans ce cas, une rampe appartenant au charnon précité est prévue et permet l'accès de la tête de l'axe d'articulation à la surface d'appui précitée. La tête de l'axe d'articulation présente, suivant un exemple de réalisation, la forme d'un hexagone possédant deux côtés ou bords parallèles et opposés de longueur supérieure à celle des autres côtés ou bords de la tête.In this case, a ramp belonging to the above knuckle is provided and allows access from the head of the hinge pin to the abovementioned bearing surface. The head of the articulation axis has, according to an exemplary embodiment, the shape of a hexagon having two parallel opposite sides or edges of length greater than that of the other sides or edges of the head.

Selon encore une autre caractéristique, le charnon portant l'axe d'articulation possède des moyens d'orientation de la tête précitée de l'axe d'articulation pour que l'un des deux bords parallèles et opposés précités soit automatiquement positionné parallèlement à la surface d'appui lors de la mise en place de l'axe, et ce quelle que soit l'orientation initiale de celui-ci.According to yet another characteristic, the knuckle carrying the articulation axis has means for orienting the aforementioned head of the articulation axis so that one of the two parallel and opposite edges mentioned above is automatically positioned parallel to the bearing surface during the establishment of the axis, and this whatever the initial orientation thereof.

Les moyens d'orientation de la tête de l'axe d'articulation comprennent au moins une rainure hélicoïdale ménagée dans une partie cylindrique creuse du charnon et dont l'axe est parallèle à la direction d'introduction de l'axe d'articulation, cette rainure étant apte à recevoir un angle de la tête hexagonale.The means for orienting the head of the articulation axis comprise at least one helical groove formed in a hollow cylindrical part of the knuckle and whose axis is parallel to the direction of introduction of the articulation axis, this groove being able to receive an angle of the hexagonal head.

Mais d'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront mieux dans la description détaillée qui suit et se réfère aux dessins annexés, donnés uniquement à titre d'exemple, et dans lesquels.However, other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear better in the detailed description which follows and which refers to the appended drawings, given solely by way of example, and in which.

La figure 1 est une vue partielle et en perspective d'un hayon de véhicule, et illustre, en vue éclatée, un charnon solidaire de ce hayon, un autre charnon solidaire de la caisse du véhicule, et un ressort destiné à être monté dans le charnon solidaire du hayon.Figure 1 is a partial perspective view of a vehicle tailgate, and illustrates, in exploded view, a knuckle secured to this tailgate, another knuckle secured to the body of the vehicle, and a spring intended to be mounted in the knuckle fixed to the tailgate.

La figure 2 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne II-II de la figure 1 illustrant le début du montage ou de l'insertion en oblique d'un axe d'articulation dans le charnon solidaire du hayon.Figure 2 is a sectional view along line II-II of Figure 1 illustrating the start of mounting or oblique insertion of a hinge pin in the knuckle integral with the tailgate.

La figure 3 est une vue similaire à la figure 2, mais illustrant l'axe d'articulation en position horizontale inactive et immobilisé en rotation et en translation dans le charnon du hayon.Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, but illustrating the axis of articulation in an inactive horizontal position and immobilized in rotation and in translation in the knuckle of the tailgate.

La figure 4 est une vue similaire aux figures 2 et 3, mais illustre l'axe d'articulation après qu'une poussée ait été effectuée sur celui-ci, ce qui permet sa coopération avec le charnon de la caisse du véhicule.Figure 4 is a view similar to Figures 2 and 3, but illustrates the axis of articulation after a push has been made on it, which allows its cooperation with the knuckle of the vehicle body.

La figure 5 est une vue analogue à la figure 1, et illustre un autre mode de réalisation de charnière selon cette invention.Figure 5 is a view similar to Figure 1, and illustrates another embodiment of the hinge according to this invention.

La figure 6 est une vue en coupe suivant la ligne VI-VI de la figure 5, et montre l'axe d'articulation de la charnière en position de coopération avec le charnon solidaire de la caisse du véhicule.Figure 6 is a sectional view along line VI-VI of Figure 5, and shows the hinge axis of the hinge in the cooperation position with the knuckle secured to the vehicle body.

Les figures 7 à 10 sont des vues en coupe suivant respectivement les lignes VII-VII, VIII-VIII, IX-IX et X-X illustrant, de façon décomposée, la rotation de la tête de l'axe d'articulation jusqu'à ce qu'il parvienne à la position immobile en rotation visible sur la figure 6.Figures 7 to 10 are sectional views along lines VII-VII, VIII-VIII, IX-IX and XX respectively, illustrating, in a decomposed manner, the rotation from the head of the hinge pin until it reaches the stationary position in rotation visible in FIG. 6.

En se reportant plus particulièrement aux figures 1 et 5, on voit en H un élément mobile, à savoir une portion d'un volet ou hayon H de véhicule, et en C un élément fixe constitué par la caisse de ce véhicule.Referring more particularly to Figures 1 and 5, we see in H a movable element, namely a portion of a flap or tailgate H of vehicle, and in C a fixed element constituted by the body of this vehicle.

On a montré en 1 un charnon solidaire du hayon H et qui se compose en réalité de deux demi-charnons 1a et 1b entre lesquels peut s'encastrer un charnon 2 solidaire de la caisse C du véhicule. Bien entendu, et bien que cela ne soit pas représenté, on retrouve de façon symétique de préférence, le groupe de charnons 1 et 2 sur la partie opposée et non représentée du hayon H et de la caisse C.We have shown in 1 a knuckle secured to the tailgate H and which actually consists of two half-knuckles 1a and 1b between which can be embedded a knuckle 2 secured to the body C of the vehicle. Of course, and although this is not shown, there is preferably symmetrically, the group of knuckles 1 and 2 on the opposite and not shown part of the tailgate H and the body C.

Comme on le voit sur les figures, un axe d'articulation A est insérable dans des orifices 3 ménagés dans les deux charnons 1 et 2 pour permettre la liaison articulée entre l'élément mobile ou hayon H et l'élément fixe ou caisse C du véhicule.As can be seen in the figures, a hinge pin A can be inserted into orifices 3 formed in the two knuckles 1 and 2 to allow the articulated connection between the movable element or tailgate H and the fixed element or body C of the vehicle.

Conformément à l'invention, l'axe d'articulation A peut être immobilisé en translation par un ressort R qui peut venir se clipper dans l'une ou l'autre de deux rainures annulaires espacées 4 et 5 prévues sur ledit axe A et qui sont bien visibles sur les figures 2 à 4 et 6. Ainsi, comme on le décrira en détail plus loin à propos du fonctionnement, l'axe d'articulation A, dont l'une 6 des extrémités est effilée pour faciliter son insertion dans le charnon 1, pourra être immobilisé en translation dans sa position active, c'est-à-dire dans la position articulée du hayon H sur la caisse du véhicule C, ou bien être immobilisé en translation dans sa position inactive, c'est-à-dire dans la position démontée du charnon 2 et pour laquelle ledit axe A demeurera solidaire du charnon 1.According to the invention, the articulation axis A can be immobilized in translation by a spring R which can be clipped into one or the other of two spaced annular grooves 4 and 5 provided on said axis A and which are clearly visible in Figures 2 to 4 and 6. Thus, as will be described in detail below with regard to operation, the hinge pin A, one of which 6 of the ends is tapered to facilitate its insertion into the knuckle 1, may be immobilized in translation in its active position, that is to say in the articulated position of the tailgate H on the body of the vehicle C, or else immobilized in translation in its inactive position, that is to say in the disassembled position of knuckle 2 and for which said axis A will remain integral with knuckle 1.

Le ressort R est pris en sandwich et maintenu en permanence entre deux parois 7, 8 solidaires du charnon 1 et plus précisément du demi-charnon 1b, la paroi 8 étant éventuellement renforcée par une paroi de renfort 8a.The spring R is sandwiched and permanently maintained between two walls 7, 8 integral with the knuckle 1 and more precisely with the half knuckle 1b, the wall 8 being possibly reinforced by a reinforcing wall 8a.

Suivant l'exemple de réalisation représenté, ce ressort présente sensiblement la forme d'une boucle ouverte à extrémités libres R1 qui sont repliées vers l'intérieur de la boucle. Par conséquent, ces extrémités libres et repliées seront susceptibles de pénétrer élastiquement dans l'une 4 ou l'autre 5 des rainures annulaires de l'axe d'articulation A après translation de celui-ci dans un sens ou dans l'autre.According to the example of embodiment shown, this spring has substantially the shape of an open loop with free ends R1 which are folded towards the inside of the loop. Consequently, these free and folded ends will be capable of penetrating elastically into one 4 or the other 5 of the annular grooves of the articulation axis A after translation of the latter in one direction or the other.

La charnière selon cette invention et telle que représentée sur les figures comporte aussi des moyens d'immobilisation en rotation de l'axe d'articulation A dans le charnon 1, comme on le décrira ci-après.The hinge according to this invention and as shown in the figures also comprises means for immobilizing in rotation the hinge pin A in the knuckle 1, as will be described below.

Suivant le mode de réalisation illustré par les figures 1 à 4, ces moyens d'immobilisation en rotation se composent essentiellement d'une échancrure 9 ménagée dans une cloison 9a voisine du charnon 1, et dans l'axe des orifices 3, cette échancrure pouvant recevoir un méplat 10 de dimensions correspondantes prévu sur l'axe A au niveau de son extrémité opposée à l'extrémité effilée 6 sus-mentionnée. Comme représenté sur les figures 2 à 4, le méplat 10 peut se terminer, bien que cela ne soit pas obligatoire, par un bouton-poussoir 11 permettant la manoeuvre de l'axe d'articulation A, comme on l'expliquera maintenant.According to the embodiment illustrated in Figures 1 to 4, these means for immobilizing in rotation essentially consist of a notch 9 formed in a partition 9a adjacent to the knuckle 1, and in the axis of the orifices 3, this notch being able to receive a flat 10 of corresponding dimensions provided on the axis A at its end opposite the tapered end 6 mentioned above. As shown in Figures 2 to 4, the flat 10 can end, although this does not is not compulsory, by a push button 11 allowing the operation of the hinge pin A, as will be explained now.

L'axe A, comme on le voit sur la figure 2, est tout d'abord introduit obliquement par son extrémité 6 dans le demi-charnon 1b du charnon 1 solidaire de l'élément mobile ou hayon H du véhicule.The axis A, as can be seen in FIG. 2, is first of all introduced obliquely by its end 6 into the half knuckle 1b of the knuckle 1 secured to the movable element or tailgate H of the vehicle.

Puis, comme on le voit sur la figure 3, en effectuant une poussée suivant la flèche F sur l'axe d'articulation A préalablement orienté, le méplat 10 de l'axe A s'engage dans l'échancrure 9, de sorte que ledit axe est bloqué en rotation, et la rainure annulaire 4 de l'axe, sous l'effet de la poussée sur celui-ci, parvient nécessairement entre les parois 7 et 8, de sorte que le ressort R prisonnier entre ces deux parois se clippe dans la rainure 4, ce qui provoque l'immobilisation en translation de l'axe A dans le charnon 1, c'est-à-dire finalement sur le volet ou hayon H. Autrement dit, l'axe A demeure positivement retenu sur l'élément mobile ou hayon H dans toutes les manipulations de celui-ci.Then, as can be seen in FIG. 3, by pushing along arrow F on the previously oriented articulation axis A, the flat 10 of the axis A engages in the notch 9, so that said axis is locked in rotation, and the annular groove 4 of the axis, under the effect of the thrust thereon, necessarily reaches between the walls 7 and 8, so that the spring R trapped between these two walls clips into the groove 4, which causes the immobilization in translation of the axis A in the knuckle 1, that is to say ultimately on the flap or tailgate H. In other words, the axis A remains positively retained on the movable element or tailgate H in all manipulations thereof.

Si on continue la poussée suivant F sur le bouton 11 de l'axe d'articulation A, la rainure annulaire 4 échappe au ressort R, et l'axe A va prendre la position visible sur la figure 4, position pour laquelle il pourra passer au travers du charnon 2 appartenant à l'élément fixe ou caisse C de façon à réaliser la liaison articulée entre ladite caisse et le hayon H. Dans cette position active de l'axe d'articulation A, la rainure annulaire 5 viendra se positionner entre les parois 7 et 8, de sorte que le ressort R viendra se clipper dans ladite rainure pour immobiliser en translation l'axe d'articulation A, cette fois-ci en position active d'articulation.If one continues the following push F on the button 11 of the hinge pin A, the annular groove 4 escapes the spring R, and the axis A will take the position visible in Figure 4, position for which it can pass through the knuckle 2 belonging to the fixed element or body C so as to produce the articulated connection between said body and the tailgate H. In this active position of the hinge pin A, the annular groove 5 will be positioned between walls 7 and 8, so that the spring R will clip into said groove to immobilize in translation the articulation axis A, this time in the active articulation position.

Pour désolidariser le hayon H de la caisse C, il suffit d'exercer une traction sur l'axe d'articulation A dans un sens opposé à celui de la flèche F, c'est-à-dire suivant la flèche G, de sorte que l'on reviendra dans la position de la figure 3 où la rainure annulaire 5 aura échappé au ressort R, lequel viendra se clipper dans la rainure annulaire 4 pour immobiliser en translation l'axe A qui sera donc toujours retenu sur le hayon H après démontage de celui-ci ; et cela sans risque de rotation et donc sans risque de détérioration de la peinture du hayon H, grâce à l'échancrure 9 coopérant avec le méplat 10 et interdisant la rotation de l'axe A sans pour cela empêcher sa translation.To separate the tailgate H from the body C, it suffices to exert traction on the articulation axis A in a direction opposite to that of the arrow F, that is to say along the arrow G, so that we will return to the position of Figure 3 where the annular groove 5 has escaped the spring R, which will clip in the annular groove 4 to immobilize in translation the axis A which will therefore always be retained on the tailgate H after disassembly thereof; and this without risk of rotation and therefore without risk of deterioration of the paint of the tailgate H, thanks to the notch 9 cooperating with the flat 10 and prohibiting the rotation of the axis A without thereby preventing its translation.

Dans la variante illustrée par les figures 5 à 10, les moyens d'immobilisation en rotation de l'axe d'articulation A sont constitués par une tête hexagonale 12 prévue à l'extrémité de l'axe A opposée à l'extrémité d'introduction 6, et cette tête peut coopérer avec une surface d'appui 13 appartenant au charnon 1 et précédée d'une rampe inclinée 14 d'accès de la tête 12 à la surface d'appui 13.In the variant illustrated by FIGS. 5 to 10, the means for immobilizing the articulation axis A in rotation consist of a hexagonal head 12 provided at the end of the axis A opposite the end of introduction 6, and this head can cooperate with a bearing surface 13 belonging to knuckle 1 and preceded by an inclined ramp 14 for access from the head 12 to the bearing surface 13.

Plus précisément, et comme on le voit mieux sur les figures 7 à 10, la tête hexagonale 12 comporte deux côtés ou bords parallèles et opposés 12a de longueur supérieure à celle des autres côtés ou bords de l'hexagone constituant la tête 12.More precisely, and as best seen in FIGS. 7 to 10, the hexagonal head 12 has two parallel and opposite sides or edges 12a of length greater than that of the other sides or edges of the hexagon constituting the head 12.

Dans cette variante, on a encore prévu des moyens pour que les grands côtés 12a de la tête hexagonale 12 arrivent, en fin de course de poussée, dans la bonne position sur la surface d'appui 13, et ce quelle que soit l'orientation initiale de l'axe d'articulation A.In this variant, means are also provided so that the long sides 12a of the hexagonal head 12 arrive, at the end of the thrust stroke, in the correct position on the bearing surface 13, whatever the orientation. hinge axis A.

Ces moyens d'orientation de la tête 12 de l'axe A comprennent plusieurs rainures hélicoïdales 15, par exemple au nombre de trois, qui sont ménagées dans une partie cylindrique creuse en forme d'auge cylindrique 16 du charnon solidaire du hayon H, l'axe de ces rainures étant sensiblement parallèle à la direction d'introduction de l'axe d'articulation A dans ledit charnon.These means for orienting the head 12 of the axis A comprise several helical grooves 15, for example three in number, which are formed in a hollow cylindrical part in the form of a cylindrical trough 16 of the knuckle secured to the tailgate H, l 'axis of these grooves being substantially parallel to the direction of introduction of the hinge axis A in said knuckle.

On comprend donc que si, au départ, les grands côtés 12a de la tête hexagonale 12 de l'axe A se présentent sensiblement horizontalement, la tête 12 de l'axe A enjambera en quelque sorte la partie creuse en forme d'auge 16 et viendra se positionner sur la surface d'appui 13 après passage sur la rampe d'accès 14, de sorte que l'axe A sera immobilisé en rotation.It is therefore understood that if, at the start, the long sides 12a of the hexagonal head 12 of the axis A are presented substantially horizontally, the head 12 of the axis A will somehow step over the hollow part in the form of a trough 16 and will be positioned on the support surface 13 after passing over the access ramp 14, so that the axis A will be immobilized in rotation.

Par contre, si la tête hexagonale 12 est au départ orientée différemment, l'une des pointes de l'hexagone pénètrera dans une rainure hélicoïdale 15, comme on le voit bien sur les figures 7 à 10, et la translation par poussée de l'axe A suivant son son axe longitudinal entraînera une rotation de cet axe jusqu'à ce que les grands côtés 12a soient horizontaux et viennent automatiquement se placer sur la surface d'appui 13 via la rampe d'accès 14, ceci étant clairement illustré par les figures 7 à 10.On the other hand, if the hexagonal head 12 is initially oriented differently, one of the points of the hexagon will enter a helical groove 15, as can be seen in FIGS. 7 to 10, and the translation by pushing of the axis A along its longitudinal axis will cause this axis to rotate until the long sides 12a are horizontal and are automatically placed on the bearing surface 13 via the access ramp 14, this being clearly illustrated by the Figures 7 to 10.

Pour ce qui est de l'immobilisation en translation de l'axe d'articulation A dans la variante illustrée sur les figures 5 à 10, elle se réalise exactement comme pour la réalisation des figures 1 à 4 décrite précédemment.As regards the immobilization in translation of the hinge pin A in the variant illustrated in Figures 5 to 10, it is carried out exactly as for the embodiment of Figures 1 to 4 described above.

En bref, le ressort R emprisonné entre la paroi 7 et la paroi 8 éventuellement renforcée par la paroi 8a, coopère avec la rainure annulaire 4 de l'axe d'articulation A pour une position de cet axe inactive ou retirée du charnon 2, position dans laquelle l'axe A demeurera maintenu sur le hayon H. Par contre, pour une position active de l'axe d'articulation A, visible sur la figure 6, c'est-à-dire pour une position engagée de cet axe sur le charnon 2 entre les deux demi-charnons 1a, 1b, le ressort R aura échappé à la rainure annulaire 4 et viendra se clipper dans la rainure annulaire 5 de l'axe A.In short, the spring R trapped between the wall 7 and the wall 8 possibly reinforced by the wall 8a, cooperates with the annular groove 4 of the articulation axis A for a position of this axis inactive or withdrawn from the knuckle 2, position in which the axis A will remain maintained on the tailgate H. On the other hand, for an active position of the articulation axis A, visible in FIG. 6, that is to say for an engaged position of this axis on the knuckle 2 between the two half-knuckles 1a, 1b, the spring R will have escaped from the annular groove 4 and will be clipped into the annular groove 5 of the axis A.

On a donc réalisé selon l'invention une charnière dont l'axe d'articulation A demeurera solidaire du volet ou hayon H dans toutes les manoeuvres de manutention, de peinture et d'équipement de ce hayon.A hinge has therefore been produced according to the invention, the hinge axis A of which will remain integral with the flap or tailgate H in all handling, painting and equipment maneuvers of this tailgate.

En outre, le montage et le démontage du hayon H sur la caisse C pourra s'effectuer par une action mécanique simple sur l'axe A, et à l'aide d'un robot par exemple, en étant sûr d'obtenir toujours un montage et un démontage corrects, grâce à la coopération du ressort R avec les deux rainures annulaires 4 et 5 de l'axe d'articulation A.In addition, the assembly and disassembly of the tailgate H on the body C can be done by a simple mechanical action on the axis A, and using a robot for example, being sure to always get a correct assembly and disassembly, thanks to the cooperation of the spring R with the two annular grooves 4 and 5 of the hinge pin A.

Enfin, les déplacements de l'axe, surtout dans la réalisation des figures 1 à 4, ne laisseront aucune trace de détérioration de la peinture, si toutefois il y en a, étant donné que ces traces de détérioration seront soit invisibles étant donné la forme des logements de l'axe que constituent les demi-charnons 1a et 1b, soit cachées par l'axe lui-même passant entre les parois 7 et 8 et dans l'échancrure 9 notamment. En bref, de nombreuses manoeuvres de l'axe de rotation sont possibles autant de fois que nécessaire, par de simples poussées mécaniques, et, dans toutes ces manoeuvres, le maintien en translation et en rotation de l'axe d'articulation sera assuré sans risque d'erreur, et aussi sans risque de traces apparentes sur le revêtement de l'élément mobile ou hayon H du véhicule.Finally, the displacements of the axis, especially in the realization of Figures 1 to 4, will not leave any trace of deterioration of the paint, if however there are some, since these traces of deterioration will either be invisible given the shape of the housings of the axis which constitute the half-knuckles 1a and 1b, or be hidden by the axis itself passing between the walls 7 and 8 and in notch 9 in particular. In short, numerous maneuvers of the axis of rotation are possible as many times as necessary, by simple mechanical thrusts, and, in all these maneuvers, the maintenance in translation and in rotation of the articulation axis will be ensured without risk of error, and also without risk of visible traces on the coating of the movable element or tailgate H of the vehicle.

Bien entendu, l'invention n'est nullement limitée aux modes de réalisation décrits et illustrés qui n'ont été donnés qu'à titre d'exemple.Of course, the invention is in no way limited to the embodiments described and illustrated which have been given only by way of example.

Au contraire, l'invention comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons si celles-ci sont effectuées suivant son esprit.On the contrary, the invention includes all the technical equivalents of the means described and their combinations if these are carried out according to the spirit.

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1- Charnière assurant la liaison articulée entre un élément fixe tel que par exemple une caisse (C) de véhicule automobile et un élément mobile tel que par exemple un volet ou hayon (H) de ce véhicule, et du type comprenant un charnon (2) solidaire de l'élément fixe, un charnon (1) solidaire de l'élément mobile, et un axe d'articulation (A) insérable dans les deux charnons pour permettre la liaison articulée des éléments fixe et mobile, l'un au moins (1) des deux charnons (1, 2) comportant des moyens pour immobiliser en translation ledit axe (A) dans une position de l'axe active et montée sur l'autre charnon (2) et dans une position de l'axe inactive et démontée de cet autre charnon (2), mais pour laquelle l'axe (A) demeure solidaire du charnon (1) cité en premier lieu, caractérisée en ce que l'axe d'articulation (A) et le charnon (1) précité comportent des moyens coopérants d'immobilisation en rotation dudit axe dans le charnon, pour une position active ou inactive de l'axe. 1- Hinge ensuring the articulated connection between a fixed element such as for example a body (C) of a motor vehicle and a mobile element such as for example a flap or tailgate (H) of this vehicle, and of the type comprising a knuckle (2 ) secured to the fixed element, a knuckle (1) secured to the mobile element, and a hinge pin (A) insertable in the two knuckles to allow the articulated connection of the fixed and mobile elements, at least one (1) of the two knuckles (1, 2) comprising means for immobilizing in translation said axis (A) in a position of the active axis and mounted on the other knuckle (2) and in a position of the inactive axis and dismantled from this other knuckle (2), but for which the axis (A) remains integral with the knuckle (1) mentioned in the first place, characterized in that the articulation axis (A) and the knuckle (1) aforementioned include cooperating means for immobilizing said axis in rotation in the knuckle, for an active or ina position ctive of the axis. 2- Charnière selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les moyens précités d'immobilisation en rotation sont constitués par un méplat (10) prévu à l'une des extrémités de l'axe d'articulation (A) et coopérant avec une échancrure (9) de dimensions correspondantes prévue sur le charnon (1). 2- Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned means of immobilization in rotation consist of a flat (10) provided at one end of the axis of articulation (A) and cooperating with a notch (9) of corresponding dimensions provided on the knuckle (1). 3- Charnière selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les moyens précités d'immobilisation en rotation sont constitués par une tête (12) prévue à l'une des extrémités de l'axe d'articulation (A) et comportant un rebord apte à reposer sur une surface d'appui (13) appartenant au charnon (1). 3- Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the aforementioned means of immobilization in rotation consist of a head (12) provided at one end of the hinge pin (A) and having a suitable flange to rest on a bearing surface (13) belonging to the knuckle (1). 4- Charnière selon la revendication 3, caractérisée par une rampe (14) appartenant au charnon précité et permettant l'accès de la tête (12) de l'axe d'articulation (A) à la surface d'appui précitée (13). 4- Hinge according to claim 3, characterized by a ramp (14) belonging to the above knuckle and allowing access from the head (12) of the hinge pin (A) to the aforementioned bearing surface (13) . 5- Charnière selon la revendication 3 ou 4, caractérisée en ce que la tête (12) de l'axe d'articulation (A) présente la forme d'un hexagone possédant deux côtés ou bords parallèles et opposés (12a) de longueur supérieure à celle des autres côtés ou bords de la tête. 5- Hinge according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the head (12) of the hinge pin (A) has the shape of a hexagon having two parallel or opposite sides or edges (12a) of greater length to that of the other sides or edges of the head. 6- Charnière selon la revendication 5, caractérisée en ce que le charnon (1) portant l'axe d'articulation (A) possède des moyens d'orientation de la tête de l'axe pour que l'un des deux bords parallèles et opposés précités (12a) soit automatiquement positionné parallèlement à la surface d'appui (13) lors de la mise en place de l'axe, et ce quelle que soit l'orientation initiale de celui-ci. 6- Hinge according to claim 5, characterized in that the knuckle (1) carrying the articulation axis (A) has means for orienting the head of the axis so that one of the two parallel edges and said opposites (12a) is automatically positioned parallel to the bearing surface (13) during the establishment of the axis, and this regardless of the initial orientation thereof. 7- Charnière selon la revendication 6, caractérisée en ce que les moyens d'orientation de la tête (12) de l'axe (A) comprennent au moins une rainure hélicoïdale (15) ménagée dans une partie cylindrique creuse (16) du charnon (1) et dont l'axe est parallèle à la direction d'introduction de l'axe d'articulation (A), cette rainure étant apte à recevoir un angle de la tête hexagonale (12). 7- Hinge according to claim 6, characterized in that the means for orienting the head (12) of the axis (A) comprise at least one helical groove (15) formed in a hollow cylindrical part (16) of the knuckle (1) and whose axis is parallel to the direction of introduction of the articulation axis (A), this groove being capable of receiving an angle of the hexagonal head (12). 8- Charnière selon la revendication 1, caractérisée en ce que les moyens pour immoboliser en translation l'axe d'articulation (A) sont constitués par un ressort (R) présentant sensiblement la forme d'une boucle ouverte à extrémités libres (R1) repliées vers l'intérieur de la boucle et susceptibles de pénétrer élastiquement dans l'une ou l'autre de deux rainures annulaires espacées (4, 5) prévues sur ledit axe d'articulation (A). 8- Hinge according to claim 1, characterized in that the means for immobilizing in translation the articulation axis (A) consist of a spring (R) having substantially the shape of an open loop with free ends (R1) folded towards the inside of the loop and likely to elastically penetrate into one or the other of two spaced annular grooves (4, 5) provided on said hinge pin (A).
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