EP1065747A2 - Accessory with integrated antenna assembly - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to an attachment to the body of a motor vehicle integrated antenna module.
- Antenna assemblies for motor vehicles known today consist of an antenna unit and an amplifier.
- the antenna unit usually consists of a rod antenna, which is attached to the motor vehicle.
- the rod antenna is attached to the fender or in the roof area of the motor vehicle.
- the antenna amplifier is located in the immediate vicinity.
- the antenna signal, which is generated by the antenna and the amplifier, is routed to the corresponding modules for further processing via a connecting cable.
- the disadvantage here is that the antenna is not protected against damage, especially by third parties. This has a particularly disadvantageous effect in an automatic car wash. Before starting the automatic car wash, make sure that the antenna is fixed or removed to avoid damage.
- the antenna is integrated in the windshield.
- the disadvantage here is that in the event of a defect in the antenna, the entire windscreen must be replaced, which is associated with high costs.
- an antenna structure for a Motor vehicle rear window preferably for VHF radio reception, known. It consists of several, for example horizontal on or in the disc running parallel antenna conductors or the approximately horizontal arranged heating conductors of a disc heater, which also act as antennas are switched and one or more secondary interconnects that in the center of the pane or orthogonal to the antennas or heating conductors run.
- the lower end of the secondary conductors is made in RF connection. This connection runs parallel to the body edge.
- the others Line sections are arranged symmetrically to the center of the pane and form with the secondary conductors a T or L structure.
- the Antenna base has a positionable inside of the body, disc-shaped foot of a one-piece elastomer body.
- the top of the elastomer body is a contact plate that is exposed at the top embedded. This contact plate is used for capacitive ground coupling a shielding of the radio frequency line.
- the elastomer body settles Vehicle outside into a tip in which the antenna wire is integrated. Are between the tip and the foot of the elastomer body Locking points provided, which from the inside of the body in one Snap the passage into a body wall.
- DE-A-197 29 854 discloses a device for connecting an external antenna known to a motor vehicle with a transmitting and receiving device.
- the External antenna is through a first opening in the vehicle body guided and via a cable to a transmitting and / or receiving device connected. Via a second opening in the vehicle body led through pins are placed on the body so that they cannot twist.
- On Tenon is used to hold one connected to the antenna Plug connection that with the mating connector one with the transmit and / or Receiver device connected antenna cable can be coupled.
- From DE-A-197 36 054 is a system consisting of an electrical device known with at least one antenna and a motor vehicle.
- the electrical device and / or the at least one antenna is from the outside arranged invisibly below a cover of the vehicle.
- the Cover is designed such that the function of the electrical device or at least the antenna through the cover essentially not is impaired.
- DE-A-197 39 395 discloses a receiver for installation in a motor vehicle known.
- the receiver has a receiving part with an antenna is connected to.
- the receiving part is spatially of other components of the recipient separately.
- the receiver is in an antenna base Antenna arranged.
- the receiving part has a connection via which it with other components of the receiver and / or additional external Components connected and / or connectable.
- the Exterior rear-view mirror has a mirror housing in which a mirror glass is housed, which can be heated with at least one heating conductor.
- the heating conductor is connected to a radio of the motor vehicle.
- the object of the invention is a simple and convenient way Integrate antenna unit in a motor vehicle and the antenna unit to arrange damage-proof, and in case of retrofitting the Motor vehicle with an antenna assembly damage-proof and to allow easy attachment of the antenna assembly.
- An antenna module is provided, for example, for receiving radio broadcasts, an antenna module for receiving GPS signals, an antenna module for receiving and transmitting in the C, D or E network, and an antenna module for CB radio, for the reception of DAB ( D igital A udio B roadcast) and / or the reception of TV stations, terrestrial and / or via satellite.
- An antenna assembly consists of an antenna for sending and / or receiving signals, an amplifier unit and a control unit. The control unit is used to control the antenna amplifier and to convert the antenna signals into electro / optical signals.
- the antenna assemblies are connected to one another via an electrical line connected.
- This electrical line represents a bus connection.
- the configuration as an optical bus, MOST bus, D2B bus or Firewire bus shown. Implementation of the antenna signals the respective control unit of the antenna module takes over the bus.
- the Control of the various antenna assemblies via a single common control unit.
- the antenna assemblies share this one Control unit, the antenna assemblies all over the bus connection are connected to each other and to the control unit.
- control unit is the antenna assemblies at the same time the central control unit of the whole Bus system. This avoids redundancies in the bus system and the structure of the entire system is considerably easier, by one modular structure.
- the attachment has electrical and / or optical and mechanical separation points.
- the electrical separation points serve to supply power to the antenna modules.
- the electrical and / or optical separation points serve to contact the antenna assemblies of the add-on part with the vehicle-side electrical assemblies.
- the optical separation point is designed as an optical connector. On the vehicle side, a suitable counterpart is provided for each separation point.
- the separation point is advantageously designed as a hybrid connector for electronics and optics. As a result, the optical coupling and the electrical coupling are implemented simply and easily.
- the antenna modules are only supplied with energy via the separation point.
- a transmitter unit is arranged in the add-on part, via which the signals received by the antenna modules are transmitted to a receiver in the vehicle. In this way, there is advantageously no direct coupling of the attachment to the optical bus of the vehicle.
- the mechanical separation points are designed in such a way that on the vehicle mechanical counterparts are provided, in which the mechanical separation points of the attachment snaps or snap into place Fix the attachment to the body of the vehicle.
- FIG 1 is a roof rail D on a vehicle P, in particular one Passenger cars, arranged.
- the roof rails D is about mechanical Separation points 1 fixed with the vehicle P.
- In the body of the vehicle P in the roof area are counterparts to the mechanical separation points 1 provided with which the mechanical separation points 1 form and be positively connected to the body of the vehicle P.
- the roof railing D is designed according to FIG. 2 as a hollow part and has bulges A in the area of the mechanical separating points 1, which are inserted into the body of the vehicle P at corresponding counterparts and form-fit and non-positive connections with the body of the vehicle P. Actuating elements are provided, via which the bulges A can be changed in shape and thus connect the roof rails non-positively and positively to the body of the vehicle P via the mechanical separation points 1.
- electrical and / or optical separation points 7, 8 are arranged inside the roof rails D.
- the assemblies 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 arranged in the roof rails D are contacted via these separation points 7, 8, supplied with energy and connected to components in the vehicle P, in particular to the vehicle bus present in the vehicle P, via which the components of the Vehicle P exchange data or be controlled.
- the separation point 7 establishes a connection to this bus, which is in the Embodiment is designed as an optical bus. Via the separation point 8 the individual modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are supplied with energy. The Modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are interconnected via the bus. According to the bus protocol, each module 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 is a specific address assigned.
- a microprocessor ⁇ P is provided in the vehicle P, which controls the bus and evaluates the data and sends it to the individual components of the vehicle P distributed.
- the microprocessor is ⁇ P directly as part of the attachment D, H in one of the modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 integrated.
- the assembly 2 represents a distance measuring unit.
- the assembly 2 is in the Front area of the roof rails D arranged. In this area the Roof rails D a small opening.
- the assembly 2 consists of a Transmitter, in particular an ultrasound transmitter, an ultrasound receiver and a control unit.
- the transmitter and the receiver are so in the Roof rails D arranged that the transmitter signals through the opening in the Roof rails D can radiate. These signals are from objects in front of the Vehicle P reflected and received by the receiver.
- the control unit determines the distance of the object and transmits signals this data to the microprocessor ⁇ P, which sends this data to the driver visual or acoustic form.
- the Roof rails D provided an identical arrangement. This will make the Distances to objects behind the vehicle P are determined. This data can be a Use driver as parking aid.
- a camera is in the attachment D, H integrated.
- the images captured by the camera are the driver provided on a display and serve, for example, as Parking aid, especially when resetting with one in the rear area confusing vehicle.
- each of these antenna units 3, 4, 5, 6 consists of an antenna 9, an antenna amplifier 10 and a control unit 11.
- the control unit 11 has an optoelectric module 12. This optoelectric module 12 sets the antenna signals on the bus to send them to the microprocessor ⁇ P transfer.
- the antenna unit 3 consists of an antenna and a Antenna amplifier.
- the antenna is designed so that it is in the Roof rails D is integrated.
- the roof rails are made of a non-conductive Material, for example plastic, made, in this plastic is a Partial area with an electrically conductive material, in the form of a rod antenna, executed. The latter is contacted and provides the antenna of the antenna unit 3
- the antenna unit 3 is on the reception of radio signals Voted.
- an antenna unit 4 is provided, consisting of an antenna and an antenna amplifier for receiving GPS signals.
- the antenna unit 5 is designed for the reception of mobile radio signals, in particular for reception in the C, D and E network.
- the antenna unit 6 is optimized for the reception of television signals.
- the modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are interconnected via bus services connected.
- the control units of the modules 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 are designed such that these can be assigned an address by the microprocessor ⁇ P. At the first commissioning of the modules of the roof rails D report these as new components on the bus. The microprocessor ⁇ P then points a free address for each individual module. The control units save this address in a non-volatile memory. About these Each module 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 is defined in addresses.
- the antenna is everyone individual assembly 3, 4, 5, 6 designed as a metal foil, which on the Inside of the roof rails D is glued.
- the roof railing D is made from an electrically conductive metal part.
- individual areas of this roof railing D are delimited by means of electrically non-conductive material. These delimited areas are used as antennas.
- modules (3, 4, 5, 6) are provided in a cross member Install roof rails D. This is particularly advantageous for station wagons, vans etc. because a roof rail is often already installed on these vehicles.
- This Cross beam can also be arranged on a cab of a truck become.
- the attachment D, H is designed as a rear roof spoiler H.
- the Rear roof spoiler H also has electrical and / or optical separation points on.
- the mechanical separation points serve to fix the rear roof spoiler H on the body of the motor vehicle.
- the electrical and / or optical Separation points serve to contact the integrated in the rear roof spoiler H.
- Assemblies 3, 4, 5, 6, which, like the roof rails D described to antenna assemblies consisting of antenna, Antenna amplifier and control unit acts with the same functionality of Assemblies 3, 4, 5, 6 of the roof rails D, which is why the already in Figure 1 used reference numerals are used in turn. Around Avoiding repetitions will lead to the corresponding description Figure 1 referred to this.
- a signal is received by the antenna via the antenna amplifier amplified and converted into a bus protocol by the control unit and via the Bus line forwarded to the microprocessor ⁇ P in the vehicle P.
- the electrical and / or optical and mechanical separation points have the Functionality and design of those already described for roof rails D. Separation points.
- the roof rear spoiler H is advantageous in that a third brake light R is integrated. Therefore, this attachment D is suitable H for retrofitting end-of-life vehicles. However, these vehicles must already with a high-speed data bus, for example one optical bus, be equipped and corresponding electrical or have mechanical separation points for the connection of the rear spoiler H.
- the Microprocessor ⁇ P and the control unit or the control units of the Antenna assembly or the antenna assemblies that are part of a modern network management available free resources regarding Computing effort and time in the sense of a multi-master multitasking structure on.
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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Anbauteil an die Karosserie eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit integrierter Antennenbaugruppe.The invention relates to an attachment to the body of a motor vehicle integrated antenna module.
Heute bekannte Antennenbaugruppen für Kraftfahrzeuge bestehen aus einer
Antenneneinheit und einem Verstärker. Die Antenneneinheit besteht meist aus
einer Stabantenne, welche am Kraftfahrzeug angebracht ist. Die Stabantenne
wird am Kotflügel oder im Dachbereich des Kraftfahrzeuges befestigt. In
unmittelbarer Nähe hierzu ist der Antennenverstärker angeordnet. Das
Antennensignal, welches von der Antenne und dem Verstärker generiert wird,
wird über ein Verbindungskabel an die entsprechenden Baugruppen zur
Weiterverarbeitung geleitet.
Nachteilig hierbei ist, daß die Antenne vor Beschädigung, insbesondere durch
Dritte, nicht geschützt ist. Besonders nachteilig wirkt sich dies in einer
automatischen Waschstraße aus. Vor der Inbetriebnahme der automatischen
Waschstraße muß sichergestellt sein, daß die Antenne fixiert oder
abgenommen ist, um eine Beschädigung zu vermeiden.Antenna assemblies for motor vehicles known today consist of an antenna unit and an amplifier. The antenna unit usually consists of a rod antenna, which is attached to the motor vehicle. The rod antenna is attached to the fender or in the roof area of the motor vehicle. The antenna amplifier is located in the immediate vicinity. The antenna signal, which is generated by the antenna and the amplifier, is routed to the corresponding modules for further processing via a connecting cable.
The disadvantage here is that the antenna is not protected against damage, especially by third parties. This has a particularly disadvantageous effect in an automatic car wash. Before starting the automatic car wash, make sure that the antenna is fixed or removed to avoid damage.
Bei einer weiteren bekannten Antennenbaugruppe ist Antenne in die
Windschutzscheibe integriert.
Nachteilig hierbei ist, daß im Fall eines Defektes der Antenne die gesamte
Frontscheibe getauscht werden muß, was mit hohen Kosten verbunden ist.In another known antenna assembly, the antenna is integrated in the windshield.
The disadvantage here is that in the event of a defect in the antenna, the entire windscreen must be replaced, which is associated with high costs.
Aus DE-A-43 23 239 ist eine Antennenstruktur für eine Kraftfahrzeugheckscheibe, vorzugsweise für den UKW-Rundfunkempfang, bekannt. Sie besteht aus mehreren, etwa waagrechten auf oder in der Scheibe verlaufenden parallelen Antennenleitern oder den etwa waagrecht angeordneten Heizleitern einer Scheibenheizung, die gleichzeitig als Antennen geschaltet sind und aus einer oder mehreren sekundären Leiterbahnen, die mittig in der Scheibenfläche oder orthogonal zu den Antennen bzw. Heizleitern verlaufen. Das untere Ende der Sekundärleiter ist in HF-Verbindung ausgeführt. Diese Verbindung verläuft parallel zum Karosserierand. Die weiteren Leitungsabschnitte sind symmetrisch zur Scheibenmitte angeordnet und bilden mit den Sekundärleitern eine T- bzw. L-Struktur.From DE-A-43 23 239 an antenna structure for a Motor vehicle rear window, preferably for VHF radio reception, known. It consists of several, for example horizontal on or in the disc running parallel antenna conductors or the approximately horizontal arranged heating conductors of a disc heater, which also act as antennas are switched and one or more secondary interconnects that in the center of the pane or orthogonal to the antennas or heating conductors run. The lower end of the secondary conductors is made in RF connection. This connection runs parallel to the body edge. The others Line sections are arranged symmetrically to the center of the pane and form with the secondary conductors a T or L structure.
Aus DE-A-44 39 387 ist eine Antenne für ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einer kapazitiven Masseankopplung im Bereich des Antennenfusses bekannt. Im weiteren ist ein im eingebauten Zustand zur Fahrzeugaußenseite führender Antennendraht, der an das eine Ende einer Hochfrequenzleitung angeschlossen ist, offenbart. Der Antennenfuß weist einen karosserieinnenseitigen positionierbaren, scheibenförmigen Fuß eines einstückigen Elastomerkörpers auf. In der Oberseite des Elastomerkörpers ist ein nach oben freiliegendes Kontaktblech eingebettet. Diese Kontaktblech dient zur kapazitiven Masseankopplung mit einer Abschirmung der Hochfrequenzleitung. Der Elastomerkörper setzt sich zur Fahrzeugaußenseite hin in eine Spitze fort, in welcher der Antennendraht integriert ist. Zwischen der Spitze und dem Fuß des Elastomerkörpers sind Raststellen vorgesehen, welche von der Karosserieinnenseite her in einem Durchtritt in einer Karosseriewandung einrasten.From DE-A-44 39 387 is an antenna for a motor vehicle with a capacitive Ground coupling in the area of the antenna base is known. In the further is a in the installed state leading antenna wire leading to the outside of the vehicle to which one end of a radio frequency line is disclosed. The Antenna base has a positionable inside of the body, disc-shaped foot of a one-piece elastomer body. In the The top of the elastomer body is a contact plate that is exposed at the top embedded. This contact plate is used for capacitive ground coupling a shielding of the radio frequency line. The elastomer body settles Vehicle outside into a tip in which the antenna wire is integrated. Are between the tip and the foot of the elastomer body Locking points provided, which from the inside of the body in one Snap the passage into a body wall.
Aus DE-A-197 29 854 ist eine Vorrichtung zum Anschluß einer Außenantenne an ein Kraftfahrzeug mit einem Sende- und Empfangsgerät bekannt. Die Außenantenne ist über eine erste Öffnung in der Fahrzeugkarosserie hindurch geführt und über ein Kabel an eine Sende- und/oder Empfangseinrichtung angeschlossen. Über eine zweite Öffnung in der Fahrzeugkarosserie hindurchgeführte Zapfen sind verdrehsicher an der Karosserie gelegt. Ein Zapfen dient zur Aufnahme eines an die Antenne angeschlossenen Steckanschlusses, der mit dem Gegenstecker eines mit dem Sende- und/oder Empfangsgerätes verbunden Antennenkabels koppelbar ist. DE-A-197 29 854 discloses a device for connecting an external antenna known to a motor vehicle with a transmitting and receiving device. The External antenna is through a first opening in the vehicle body guided and via a cable to a transmitting and / or receiving device connected. Via a second opening in the vehicle body led through pins are placed on the body so that they cannot twist. On Tenon is used to hold one connected to the antenna Plug connection that with the mating connector one with the transmit and / or Receiver device connected antenna cable can be coupled.
Aus DE-A-197 36 054 ist ein System, bestehend aus einem elektrischen Gerät mit wenigstens einer Antenne und einem Kraftfahrzeug bekannt. Das elektrische Gerät und/oder die wenigstens eine Antenne ist von außen unsichtbar unterhalb einer Abdeckung des Fahrzeuges angeordnet. Die Abdeckung ist derart ausgebildet, daß die Funktion des elektrischen Gerätes bzw. wenigstens der Antenne durch die Abdeckung im wesentlichen nicht beeinträchtigt ist.From DE-A-197 36 054 is a system consisting of an electrical device known with at least one antenna and a motor vehicle. The electrical device and / or the at least one antenna is from the outside arranged invisibly below a cover of the vehicle. The Cover is designed such that the function of the electrical device or at least the antenna through the cover essentially not is impaired.
Aus DE-A-197 39 395 ist ein Empfänger zum Einbau in ein Kraftfahrzeug bekannt. Der Empfänger weist ein Empfangsteil, das mit einer Antenne verbunden ist, auf. Das Empfangsteil ist räumlich von weiteren Komponenten des Empfängers getrennt. Das Empfangsteil ist in einem Antennenfuß der Antenne angeordnet. Das Empfangsteil weist einen Anschluß auf, über welchen es mit weiteren Komponenten des Empfängers und/oder zusätzlichen externen Komponenten verbunden und/oder verbindbar ist.DE-A-197 39 395 discloses a receiver for installation in a motor vehicle known. The receiver has a receiving part with an antenna is connected to. The receiving part is spatially of other components of the recipient separately. The receiver is in an antenna base Antenna arranged. The receiving part has a connection via which it with other components of the receiver and / or additional external Components connected and / or connectable.
Aus DE-A-44 10 618 ist ein Außenrückspiegel für Kraftfahrzeuge bekannt. Der Außenrückspiegel weist ein Spiegelgehäuse auf, in welchem ein Spiegelglas untergebracht ist, das mit mindestens einem Heizleiter beheizbar ist. Der Heizleiter ist mit einem Radio des Kraftfahrzeuges verbunden.From DE-A-44 10 618 an exterior rear view mirror for motor vehicles is known. The Exterior rear-view mirror has a mirror housing in which a mirror glass is housed, which can be heated with at least one heating conductor. The The heating conductor is connected to a radio of the motor vehicle.
Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es auf einfache und komfortable Weise eine Antenneneinheit in ein Kraftfahrzeug zu integrieren und die Antenneneinheit beschädigungssicher anzuordnen, sowie im Falle einer Nachrüstung des Kraftfahrzeuges mit einer Antennenbaugruppe eine beschädigungssichere und einfache Anbringung der Antennenbaugruppe zu ermöglichen.The object of the invention is a simple and convenient way Integrate antenna unit in a motor vehicle and the antenna unit to arrange damage-proof, and in case of retrofitting the Motor vehicle with an antenna assembly damage-proof and to allow easy attachment of the antenna assembly.
Diese Aufgabe wird durch die Merkmale des Anspruches 1 gelöst.This object is solved by the features of claim 1.
Vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen in der Erfindung ergeben sich durch die abhängigen Ansprüche und die weitere Beschreibung. Advantageous refinements in the invention result from the dependent claims and the further description.
Das Anbauteil an die Karosserie eines Kraftfahrzeuges mit integrierter
Antennenbaugruppe weist verschiedene Empfangs- und Sendeantennen auf.
Eine Antennenbaugruppe ist beispielsweise für den Empfang von
Rundfunksendungen, eine Antennenbaugruppe für den Empfang von GPS-Signalen,
eine Antennenbaugruppe für den Empfang und das Senden im C-,
D- bzw. E-Netz, sowie eine Antennenbaugruppe für den CB-Funk vorgesehen, für
den Empfang von DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) und/oder den Empfang von
TV-Sendern, terrestrisch und/oder via Satellit. Eine Antennenbaugruppe
besteht aus einer Antenne für das Senden und/oder Empfang von Signalen,
einer Verstärkereinheit und einer Steuereinheit. Die Steuereinheit dient zur
Steuerung des Antennenverstärkers und zur Umsetzung der Antennensignale
in elektro-/optische Signale.The attachment to the body of a motor vehicle with an integrated antenna module has various receiving and transmitting antennas.
An antenna module is provided, for example, for receiving radio broadcasts, an antenna module for receiving GPS signals, an antenna module for receiving and transmitting in the C, D or E network, and an antenna module for CB radio, for the reception of DAB ( D igital A udio B roadcast) and / or the reception of TV stations, terrestrial and / or via satellite. An antenna assembly consists of an antenna for sending and / or receiving signals, an amplifier unit and a control unit. The control unit is used to control the antenna amplifier and to convert the antenna signals into electro / optical signals.
Die Antennenbaugruppen sind über eine elektrische Leitung miteinander verbunden. Diese elektrische Leitung stellt eine Busverbindung dar. Als besonders vorteilhaft hat sich die Ausgestaltung als optischer Bus, MOST-Bus, D2B-Bus oder Firewire-Bus gezeigt. Die Umsetzung der Antennensignale auf den Bus übernimmt die jeweilige Steuereinheit der Antennbaugruppe.The antenna assemblies are connected to one another via an electrical line connected. This electrical line represents a bus connection. As The configuration as an optical bus, MOST bus, D2B bus or Firewire bus shown. Implementation of the antenna signals the respective control unit of the antenna module takes over the bus.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung erfolgt die Steuerung der verschiedenen Antennenbaugruppen über eine einzige gemeinsame Steuereinheit. Die Antennenbaugruppen teilen sich diese eine Steuereinheit, wobei die Antennbaugruppen über die Busverbindung alle miteinander und mit der Steuereinheit verbunden sind.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the Control of the various antenna assemblies via a single common control unit. The antenna assemblies share this one Control unit, the antenna assemblies all over the bus connection are connected to each other and to the control unit.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Steuereinheit der Antennbaugruppen zugleich die zentrale Steuereinheit des gesamten Bussystems. Hierdurch werden Redundanzen im Bussystem vermieden und der Aufbau des gesamten Systems ist erheblich einfacher, durch einen modularen Aufbau. In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the control unit is the antenna assemblies at the same time the central control unit of the whole Bus system. This avoids redundancies in the bus system and the structure of the entire system is considerably easier, by one modular structure.
Das Anbauteil weist elektrische und/oder optische und mechanische
Trennstellen auf. Die elektrischen Trennstellen dienen zur Stromversorgung der
Antennenbaugruppen. Die elektrischen und/oder optischen Trennstellen dienen
zur Kontaktierung der Antennenbaugruppen des Anbauteils mit den
fahrzeugseitigen elektrischen Baugruppen.
Die optische Trennstelle ist als optischer Verbindungsstecker ausgestaltet.
Fahrzeugseitig ist für jede Trennstelle ein passendes Gegenstück vorgesehen.
Die Trennstelle ist in vorteilhafter Weise als Hybridstecker für die Elektronik und
Optik ausgebildet. Hierdurch wird die optische Ankopplung und die elektrische
Ankopplung einfach und gut handhabbar realisiert.The attachment has electrical and / or optical and mechanical separation points. The electrical separation points serve to supply power to the antenna modules. The electrical and / or optical separation points serve to contact the antenna assemblies of the add-on part with the vehicle-side electrical assemblies.
The optical separation point is designed as an optical connector.
On the vehicle side, a suitable counterpart is provided for each separation point. The separation point is advantageously designed as a hybrid connector for electronics and optics. As a result, the optical coupling and the electrical coupling are implemented simply and easily.
In einer besonders vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung werden über die Trennstelle die
Antennenbaugruppen nur mit Energie versorgt. Im Anbauteil ist eine
Sendeeinheit angeordnet, über welche die von den Antennbaugruppen
empfangenen Signale an einen Empfänger im Fahrzeug übertragen werden.
Auf diese Weise entfällt in vorteilhafter Weise eine direkte Ankopplung des
Anbauteils an den optischen Bus des Fahrzeuges.In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the antenna modules are only supplied with energy via the separation point. A transmitter unit is arranged in the add-on part, via which the signals received by the antenna modules are transmitted to a receiver in the vehicle.
In this way, there is advantageously no direct coupling of the attachment to the optical bus of the vehicle.
Die mechanischen Trennstellen sind in der Weise ausgeführt, daß fahrzeugseitig mechanische Gegenstellen vorgesehen sind, in welche die mechanischen Trennstellen des Anbauteils einschnappt bzw. einrasten und das Anbauteil an der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges fixieren.The mechanical separation points are designed in such a way that on the vehicle mechanical counterparts are provided, in which the mechanical separation points of the attachment snaps or snap into place Fix the attachment to the body of the vehicle.
Eine beispielhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird anhand der nachfolgend benannten Figuren 1 bis 6 näher erläutert. An exemplary embodiment of the invention is described below named Figures 1 to 6 explained in more detail.
Es zeigt:
- FIG 1
- ein Anbauteil als sogenannte Dachreling für ein Kraftfahrzeug, in welche die Antennenbaugruppen gemäß der Erfindung integriert sind;
- FIG 2
- einen Längsschnitt durch die Dachreling;
- FIG 3
- einen Schnitt durch die Dachreling im Bereich einer mechanischen Trennstelle;
- FIG 4
- das Anbauteil als Dachheckspoiler für ein Kraftfahrzeug;
- FIG 5
- eine schematische Anordnung der Baugruppen im Dachheckspoiler;
- FIG 6
- einen schematischen Aufbau einer Antennenbaugruppe.
- FIG. 1
- an attachment as a so-called roof rail for a motor vehicle, in which the antenna modules according to the invention are integrated;
- FIG 2
- a longitudinal section through the roof rails;
- FIG 3
- a section through the roof rails in the area of a mechanical separation point;
- FIG 4
- the attachment as a rear roof spoiler for a motor vehicle;
- FIG 5
- a schematic arrangement of the modules in the rear roof spoiler;
- FIG 6
- a schematic structure of an antenna assembly.
Gemäß FIG 1 ist eine Dachreling D an einem Fahrzeug P, insbesondere einem Personenkraftwagen, angeordnet. Die Dachreling D ist über mechanische Trennstellen 1 mit dem Fahrzeug P fixiert. In der Karosserie des Fahrzeugs P, im Dachbereich, sind Gegenstellen zu den mechanischen Trennstellen 1 vorgesehen, mit welchen die mechanischen Trennstellen 1 form- und kraftschlüssig mit der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges P verbunden werden.According to FIG 1 is a roof rail D on a vehicle P, in particular one Passenger cars, arranged. The roof rails D is about mechanical Separation points 1 fixed with the vehicle P. In the body of the vehicle P, in the roof area are counterparts to the mechanical separation points 1 provided with which the mechanical separation points 1 form and be positively connected to the body of the vehicle P.
Die Dachreling D ist gemäß FIG 2 als Hohlteil ausgeführt und weist im Bereich
der mechanischen Trennstellen 1 Ausbuchtungen A auf, welche in die
Karosserie des Fahrzeuges P an entsprechenden Gegenstücken eingeführt
werden und mit der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges P form- und kraftschlüssige
Verbindungen eingehen. Es sind Betätigunsgelemente vorgesehen, über
welche mittels die Ausbuchtungen A in ihrer Form verändert werden können
und somit die Dachreling kraft- und formschlüssig über die mechanischen
Trennstellen 1 mit der Karosserie des Fahrzeuges P verbinden.
Im Bereich der mechanischen Trennstellen 1 sind elektrische und/oder optische
Trennstellen 7, 8 im Innern der Dachreling D angeordnet. Über diese
Trennstellen 7,8 werden die in der Dachreling D angeordneten Baugruppen 2,
3, 4, 5, 6 kontaktiert, mit Energie versorgt und an Komponenten im Fahrzeuges
P angeschlossen, insbesondere an den im Fahrzeug P vorhandenen
Fahrzeugbus, über welchen die Komponenten des Fahrzeuges P Daten
austauschen bzw. gesteuert werden.The roof railing D is designed according to FIG. 2 as a hollow part and has bulges A in the area of the mechanical separating points 1, which are inserted into the body of the vehicle P at corresponding counterparts and form-fit and non-positive connections with the body of the vehicle P. Actuating elements are provided, via which the bulges A can be changed in shape and thus connect the roof rails non-positively and positively to the body of the vehicle P via the mechanical separation points 1.
In the area of the mechanical separation points 1, electrical and / or
Die Trennstelle 7 stellt eine Verbindung zu diesem Bus her, der im
Ausführungsbeispiel als optischer Bus ausgestaltet ist. Über die Trennstelle 8
werden die einzelnen Baugruppen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 mit Energie versorgt. Die
Baugruppen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 sind untereinander über den Bus verbunden. Gemäß
dem Busprotokoll ist jeder Baugruppe 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 eine spezifische Adresse
zugeordnet.The
Im Fahrzeug P ist ein Mikroprozessor µP vorgesehen, welcher den Bus steuert und die Daten auswertet und an die einzelnen Komponenten des Fahrzeuges P verteilt.A microprocessor µP is provided in the vehicle P, which controls the bus and evaluates the data and sends it to the individual components of the vehicle P distributed.
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist der Mikroprozessor µP
direkt als Bestandteil des Anbauteils D, H in eine der Baugruppen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
integriert.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the microprocessor is µP
directly as part of the attachment D, H in one of the
Die Baugruppe 2 stellt eine Abstandsmesseinheit dar. Die Baugruppe 2 ist im
Frontbereich der Dachreling D angeordnet. In diesem Bereich weist die
Dachreling D eine kleine Öffnung auf. Die Baugruppe 2 besteht aus einem
Sender, insbesondere einem Ultraschallsender, einem Ultraschallempfänger
und einer Steuereinheit. Der Sender und der Empfänger sind derart in der
Dachreling D angeordnet, daß der Sender Signale durch die Öffnung in der
Dachreling D abstrahlen kann. Diese Signale werden von Objekten vor dem
Fahrzeug P reflektiert und vom Empfänger empfangen. Über die Laufzeit der
Signale ermittelt die Steuereinheit den Abstand des Objektes und übermittelt
diese Daten an den Mikroprozessor µP, welcher diese Daten dem Fahrer in
visueller oder akustischer Form zur Verfügung stellt.The
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist im Endbereich der Dachreling D eine Identische Anordnung vorgesehen. Hierdurch werden die Abstände zu Objekten hinter dem Fahrzeug P ermittelt. Diese Daten kann ein Fahrer als Einparkhilfe verwenden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the Roof rails D provided an identical arrangement. This will make the Distances to objects behind the vehicle P are determined. This data can be a Use driver as parking aid.
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist eine Kamera in das Anbauteil D, H integriert. Die von der Kamera aufgenommen Bilder werden dem Fahrer auf einem Display zur Verfügung gestellt und dienen zum Beispiel als Einparkhilfe, insbesondere beim Rücksetzen mit einem im hinteren Bereich unübersichtlichem Fahrzeug.In a further embodiment of the invention, a camera is in the attachment D, H integrated. The images captured by the camera are the driver provided on a display and serve, for example, as Parking aid, especially when resetting with one in the rear area confusing vehicle.
Im weiteren sind weitere Antenneneinheiten 3, 4, 5, 6 integriert. Gemäß FIG 6
besteht jede dieser Antenneneinheiten 3, 4, 5, 6 aus jeweils einer Antenne 9,
einem Antennenverstärker 10 und einer Steuereinheit 11. Die Steuereinheit 11
weist ein optoelektrisches Modul 12 auf. Dieses optoelektrische Modul 12 setzt
die Antennensignale auf den Bus um, um diese an den Mikroprozessor µP zu
übertragen.Furthermore,
Die Antenneneinheit 3 besteht aus einer Antenne und einem
Antennenverstärker. Die Antenne ist in der Weise ausgeführt, daß diese in die
Dachreling D integriert ist. Hierzu ist die Dachreling aus einem nicht leitenden
Material, beispielsweise Kunststoff, hergestellt, In diesen Kunststoff ist ein
Teilbereich mit einem elektrisch leitenden Material, in Form einer Stabantenne,
ausgeführt. Dieser wird kontaktiert und stellt die Antenne der Antenneneinheit 3
dar. Die Antenneneinheit 3 ist auf den Empfang von Rundfunksignalen
abgestimmt. The
In gleicher Weise ist eine Antenneneinheit 4 vorgesehen, bestehend aus einer
Antenne und einem Antennenverstärker für den Empfang von GPS-Signalen.
Die Antenneneinheit 5 ist für den Empfang von Mobilfunksignalen ausgeführt,
insbesondere für den Empfang im C, D und E-Netz. Die Antenneneinheit 6 ist
auf den Empfang von Fernsehsignalen optimiert.In the same way, an
The
Die Baugruppen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 sind über Busleistungen des Busses miteinander
verbunden.The
Die Steuereinheiten der Baugruppen 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 sind derart ausgestaltet, daß
diesen eine Adresse von dem Mikroprozessor µP zugewiesen werden kann. Bei
der erstmaligen Inbetriebnahme der Baugruppen der Dachreling D melden sich
diese als neue Komponenten am Bus an. Der Mikroprozessor µP weist dann
jeder einzelnen Baugruppe eine freie Adresse zu. Die Steuereinheiten
speichern diese Adresse in einem nichtflüchtigen Speicher ab. Über diese
Adressen ist jede Baugruppe 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 definiert.The control units of the
In einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, ist die Antenne jeder
einzelnen Baugruppe 3, 4, 5, 6 als Metallfolie ausgestaltet, welche auf die
Innenseite der Dachreling D aufgeklebt ist.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the antenna is everyone
In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, ist die Dachreling D aus
elektrisch leitendem Metallteil hergestellt. In diesem Fall sind einzelne Bereiche
dieser Dachreling D mittels elektrisch nicht leitendem Material abgegrenzt.
Diese abgegrenzten Bereiche werden als Antenne benutzt.In a further embodiment of the invention, the roof railing D is made from an electrically conductive metal part. In this case, individual areas of this roof railing D are delimited by means of electrically non-conductive material.
These delimited areas are used as antennas.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird die gesamte Dachreling D von den einzelnen Antennenverstärkernmodulen kontaktiert und stellt selbst die Empfangsantenne dar.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the entire Roof rails D contacted by the individual antenna amplifier modules and represents the receiving antenna itself.
Im weiteren ist vorgesehen die Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) in einem Querträger der Dachreling D anzubringen. Dies ist besonders für Kombis, Vans etc. vorteilhaft, da bei diesen Fahrzeugen eine Dachreling häufig bereits montiert ist. Dieser Quertäger kann auch auf einem Führerhaus eines Lastkraftwagens angeordnet werden.Furthermore, the modules (3, 4, 5, 6) are provided in a cross member Install roof rails D. This is particularly advantageous for station wagons, vans etc. because a roof rail is often already installed on these vehicles. This Cross beam can also be arranged on a cab of a truck become.
Gemäß FIG 4 ist das Anbauteil D, H als Dachheckspoiler H ausgeführt. Der
Dachheckspoiler H weist ebenfalls elektrische und/oder optische Trennstellen
auf. Die mechanischen Trennstellen dienen zur Fixierung des Dachheckspoilers
H an der Karosserie des Kraftfahrzeuges. Die elektrischen und/oder optischen
Trennstellen dienen zur Kontaktieren der in dem Dachheckspoiler H integrierten
Baugruppen 3, 4, 5, 6, bei welchen es sich, wie bereits bei der Dachreling D
beschrieben, um Antennenbaugruppen, bestehend aus Antenne,
Antennenverstärker und Steuereinheit handelt, mit gleicher Funktionalität der
Baugruppen 3, 4, 5, 6 der Dachreling D, weshalb die bereits in Figur 1
verwendeten Bezugszeichen wiederum verwendet werden. Um
Wiederholungen zu vermeiden wird auf die entsprechende Beschreibung zu
Figur 1 hierzu verwiesen.4, the attachment D, H is designed as a rear roof spoiler H. The
Rear roof spoiler H also has electrical and / or optical separation points
on. The mechanical separation points serve to fix the rear roof spoiler
H on the body of the motor vehicle. The electrical and / or optical
Separation points serve to contact the integrated in the rear roof
Ein Signal wird von der Antenne empfangen, über den Antennenverstärker verstärkt und von der Steuereinheit in ein Busprotokoll umgesetzt und über die Busleitung an den Mikroprozessor µP im Fahrzeug P weitergeleitet. Die elektrischen und/oder optischen und mechanischen Trennstellen weisen die Funktionalität und Ausgestaltung der bereits bei der Dachreling D beschrieben Trennstellen auf. Vorteilhaft kommt bei dem Dachheckspoiler H zu tragen, daß eine dritte Bremsleuchte R integriert ist. Daher eignet sich dieses Anbauteil D, H für die Nachrüstung von Altfahrzeugen. Allerdings müssen diese Fahrzeuge bereits mit einem Hochgeschwindigkeitsdatenbus, zum Beispiel einem optischen Bus, ausgestattet sein und entsprechende elektrische oder mechanische Trennstellen für den Anschluß des Heckspoilers H aufweisen.A signal is received by the antenna via the antenna amplifier amplified and converted into a bus protocol by the control unit and via the Bus line forwarded to the microprocessor µP in the vehicle P. The electrical and / or optical and mechanical separation points have the Functionality and design of those already described for roof rails D. Separation points. The roof rear spoiler H is advantageous in that a third brake light R is integrated. Therefore, this attachment D is suitable H for retrofitting end-of-life vehicles. However, these vehicles must already with a high-speed data bus, for example one optical bus, be equipped and corresponding electrical or have mechanical separation points for the connection of the rear spoiler H.
Durch die vorgenannten Ausführungen sind die Vorteile der Platzersparnis, da die Bauteile nicht im Innenraum verbaut werden müssen, sowie ein geschützter Einbau der integrierten Baugruppen, gegeben. Eine einfache Einbauanordung und Integration der Baugruppen ist somit möglich, ohne daß von außen erkennbar ist welche Antenne integriert ist. Dies ermöglicht ein hohes Maß an Schutz vor Diebstahl. Im weiteren ist hierdurch gegeben, daß die einzelnen Antennen nicht von außen beschädigt werden können, zum Beispiel durch unsachgemäße Handhabung oder beispielsweise in einer Waschstraße.The advantages of space saving are given by the aforementioned designs the components do not have to be installed in the interior, as well as a protected one Installation of the integrated modules. A simple installation arrangement and integration of the modules is thus possible without the need for outside you can see which antenna is integrated. This enables a high level of Protection against theft. Furthermore, this means that the individual Antennas cannot be damaged from the outside, for example by improper handling or, for example, in a car wash.
In einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung der Erfindung teilen sich der Mikroprozessor µP und die Steuereinheit bzw. die Steuereinheiten der Antennenbaugruppe bzw. der Antennenbaugruppen die im Rahmen eines modernen Netzwerkmanagement vorhandenen freien Ressourcen bzgl. Rechenaufwand und Rechenzeit im Sinne einer Multi-Master-Multitasking-Struktur auf.In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the Microprocessor µP and the control unit or the control units of the Antenna assembly or the antenna assemblies that are part of a modern network management available free resources regarding Computing effort and time in the sense of a multi-master multitasking structure on.
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dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
das Anbauteil (D, H) elektrische und/oder optische (7, 8) und mechanische Trennstellen (1) aufweist, die elektrische Baugruppe (3, 4, 5, 6) eine Rundfunksempfangsbaugruppe (3), eine GPS-Empfangsbaugruppe (4), eine Mobilfunksende- und Mobilfunkempfangsbaugruppe (5) und eine Fernsehsignalsempfangsbaugruppe (6) ist.Attachment (D, H) to the body of a motor vehicle (P) with at least one integrated electrical assembly (2, 3, 4, 5, 6) for attachment, which has a data bus system for connecting individual communication units and a microprocessor (µP) Is provided,
characterized in that
the attachment (D, H) has electrical and / or optical (7, 8) and mechanical separation points (1), the electrical assembly (3, 4, 5, 6) a radio reception assembly (3), a GPS reception assembly (4) , a mobile radio transmission and mobile radio receiving module (5) and a television signal receiving module (6).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
das Anbauteil (D, H) eine Dachreling (D) ist und/oder das Anbauteil (D, H) ein Querträger der Dachreling (D) ist.Attachment (D, H) according to claim 1,
characterized in that
the attachment (D, H) is a roof rail (D) and / or the attachment (D, H) is a cross member of the roof rail (D).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
characterized in that
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
characterized in that
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die in die Dachreling (D) die Antennen der elektrische Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) integriert sind.Attachment (D, H) according to one of claims 1 to 4,
characterized in that
the antennas of the electrical assemblies (3, 4, 5, 6) are integrated in the roof rails (D).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Dachreling (D) aus elektrisch nicht leitenden Material hergestellt ist und die Antennen der elektrische Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) von in Form von Metallfolie von innen an die Dachreling (D) angeklebt sind oder in die Dachreling (D) eingegossen sind.Add-on part (D, H) according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that
the roof rails (D) are made of electrically non-conductive material and the antennas of the electrical assemblies (3, 4, 5, 6) are glued from the inside to the roof rails (D) in the form of metal foil or are cast into the roof rails (D) are.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die Dachreling (D) aus elektrisch leitenden Material hergestellt ist und die Dachreling (D) mittels elektrisch nichtleitfähigem Material abgegrenzte Bereiche aufweist, welche als Antennen der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) dienen.Add-on part (D, H) according to one of Claims 1 to 5,
characterized in that
the roof railing (D) is made of electrically conductive material and the roof railing (D) has areas delimited by means of electrically non-conductive material, which serve as antennas of the electrical assemblies (3, 4, 5, 6).
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
characterized in that
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
das Anbauteil (D, H) ein Heckspoiler oder ein Dachheckspoiler (H) istAttachment (D, H) according to claim 1 or 2,
characterized in that
the attachment (D, H) is a rear spoiler or a rear roof spoiler (H)
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
characterized in that
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
die elektrische Baugruppe (R) die dritte Bremsleuchte ist.Attachment (D, H) according to one of claims 1 or 2 or 9 or 10,
characterized in that
the electrical assembly (R) is the third brake light.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
characterized in that
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Dachheckspoiler (H) aus elektrisch nicht leitenden Material hergestellt ist und die Antennen der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) von in Form von Metallfolie von innen an den Dachheckspoiler (H) angeklebt sind oder in den Dachheckspoiler (H) eingegossen sind.Add-on part (D, H) according to one of Claims 1 or 2 or 9 to 12,
characterized in that
the rear roof spoiler (H) is made of electrically non-conductive material and the antennas of the electrical assemblies (3, 4, 5, 6) are glued from the inside to the rear roof spoiler (H) in the form of metal foil or cast into the rear roof spoiler (H) are.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
der Dachheckspoiler (H) aus elektrisch leitenden Material hergestellt ist und der Dachheckspoiler (H) mittels elektrisch nichtleitfähigem Material abgegrenzte Bereiche aufweist, welche als Antennen der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) dienen und/oder bei der erstmaligen Inbetriebnahme der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) des Dachheckspoilers (H) der Mikroprozessor (µP) den Steuereinheiten der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) eine Busadresse zuweist und die Steuereinheiten der elektrischen Baugruppen (3, 4, 5, 6) diese Adressen in einem nichtflüchtigen Speicher speichern.Add-on part (D, H) according to one of Claims 1 or 2 or 9 to 12,
characterized in that
the rear roof spoiler (H) is made of electrically conductive material and the rear roof spoiler (H) has areas delimited by means of electrically non-conductive material, which serve as antennas of the electrical assemblies (3, 4, 5, 6) and / or when the electrical components are started up for the first time Modules (3, 4, 5, 6) of the rear roof spoiler (H) the microprocessor (µP) assigns a bus address to the control units of the electrical modules (3, 4, 5, 6) and the control units of the electrical modules (3, 4, 5, 6) store these addresses in a non-volatile memory.
dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
das Anbauteil (D, H) als Nachrüstteil ausgeführt ist.Add-on part (D, H) according to one of Claims 1 to 14,
characterized in that
the attachment (D, H) is designed as a retrofit part.
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