EP1280686A1 - Module for equipping a motor vehicle rear opening panel - Google Patents

Module for equipping a motor vehicle rear opening panel

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EP1280686A1
EP1280686A1 EP01934108A EP01934108A EP1280686A1 EP 1280686 A1 EP1280686 A1 EP 1280686A1 EP 01934108 A EP01934108 A EP 01934108A EP 01934108 A EP01934108 A EP 01934108A EP 1280686 A1 EP1280686 A1 EP 1280686A1
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Prior art keywords
equipment module
accessory
vehicle
opening
module
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French (fr)
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Franck Cathala
Jean-Pierre Eustache
Laurent Simon
Marcel Trebouet
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Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS
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Valeo Systemes dEssuyage SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/56—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens
    • B60S1/58—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows
    • B60S1/583—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices specially adapted for cleaning other parts or devices than front windows or windscreens for rear windows including wiping devices
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q1/00—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor
    • B60Q1/26—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic
    • B60Q1/2661—Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic mounted on parts having other functions
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
    • B60S1/0413—Modular wiper assembly
    • B60S1/0416—Modular wiper assembly including other vehicle fittings
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
    • B60S1/06—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive
    • B60S1/08—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
    • B60S1/0818—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
    • B60S1/0822—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
    • B60S1/06—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive
    • B60S1/08—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven
    • B60S1/0818—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like
    • B60S1/0822—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means
    • B60S1/0874—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield
    • B60S1/0881—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers characterised by the drive electrically driven including control systems responsive to external conditions, e.g. by detection of moisture, dirt or the like characterized by the arrangement or type of detection means characterized by the position of the sensor on the windshield characterized by the attachment means on the windshield
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q—ARRANGEMENT OF SIGNALLING OR LIGHTING DEVICES, THE MOUNTING OR SUPPORTING THEREOF OR CIRCUITS THEREFOR, FOR VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60Q2900/00—Features of lamps not covered by other groups in B60Q
    • B60Q2900/20—Arrangements for easy recycling, e.g. for easy dismantling or use of special materials
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
    • B60S1/0413—Modular wiper assembly
    • B60S1/0419—Modular wiper assembly the support structure being integrally molded
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60S—SERVICING, CLEANING, REPAIRING, SUPPORTING, LIFTING, OR MANOEUVRING OF VEHICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60S1/00—Cleaning of vehicles
    • B60S1/02—Cleaning windscreens, windows or optical devices
    • B60S1/04—Wipers or the like, e.g. scrapers
    • B60S1/043—Attachment of the wiper assembly to the vehicle
    • B60S1/0438—Attachement of separate wiper motor assembly to the vehicle

Definitions

  • the invention relates to an equipment module for a rear window of a motor vehicle comprising an accessory support plate.
  • the tailgate can support, in addition to its closing and locking system, an electric wiper motor, positioning means, in the parking position, of a wiper arm, a plate d registration and its lighting systems, but also possibly the third regulatory "stop” light, or even all or part of the rear signaling light units.
  • the invention provides an equipment module for a rear window of a motor vehicle of the type which includes a support plate on which accessories are attached. , in particular a motor for driving a wiper device, characterized in that the support plate forms a closing plate for the motor for driving the wiper device.
  • the closing plate of the drive motor is made of an electrically insulating material and is overmolded around at least one track or cable made of electrically conductive material for the power supply, of at least one accessory whether or not worn by the support plate, or for exchanging signals with this element;
  • the module comprises at least one electrical connector for supplying the module, the body of which is molded with the closure plate and which is electrically connected to a first end of at least one electrical supply track;
  • the module comprises a single connector for supplying all the electrical supply tracks of the module
  • the module comprises at least one electrical supply connection of at least one accessory, the body of which is molded with the closure plate and which is electrically connected to a second end of at least one electrical supply track of minus an accessory;
  • the module comprises at least one mounting and / or fixing element of at least one accessory which is molded with the closure plate;
  • an accessory includes a light source;
  • the light source comprises a lighting unit from inside the passenger compartment and / or from the trunk of the vehicle;
  • the light source comprises a rear signaling light, in particular a signaling lamp for braking, change of direction, reversing, or a fog light or a part of such a light;
  • the rear signaling light is in abutment against the inner face of a rear window carried by a rear opening of the motor vehicle, in particular with the interposition of a seal, or is in abutment on the outline of the opening of a panel outer covering of the opening;
  • the closure plate comprises means for adjusting the position of the rear signal light relative to the inner face of the rear window or of the opening of an outer trim panel of an opening;
  • the light source comprises a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit from the license plate;
  • An accessory comprises means for positioning, in the parking position, a wiper arm of the wiper device;
  • At least one of the accessories such as the output shaft of the drive motor of the wiper device and / or the means for positioning a wiper arm, is accessible from the exterior of the vehicle through an opening in an external trim panel of the rear window of the vehicle or an opening in a rear window;
  • an accessory comprises an electronic vision system, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system; the information representative of the external environment is processed by a processing system, then is transmitted to a display device on board the vehicle which provides a representative image of the external environment vis-à-vis the electronic system of vision ;
  • the information representative of the external environment is supplied to a processing system which determines at least one parameter relating to an object of the external environment, such as the relative speed or the distance between the object of the external environment and the vehicle;
  • the object of the external environment is another vehicle
  • the electronic vision system is located inside the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle opposite a rear window carried by the door; - The electronic vision system is located inside the structure of the rear window, and an opening is provided in an external trim panel of the rear window to allow the vision of the electronic system;
  • the electronic vision system is fixed on a removable plate which is connected to the closure plate by connecting means which allow to absorb dimensional dispersions during the fixing of the module on the opening;
  • an accessory includes a rain or frost or dirt sensor.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view, in partial longitudinal section, of an equipment module according to the invention fixed on a rear opening of a motor vehicle;
  • FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the equipment module according to a first embodiment of the invention;
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the equipment module according to arrow F shown in Figure 2;
  • - Figure 4 is a horizontal longitudinal sectional view on a large scale of a power supply connection of an accessory of the equipment module;
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a longitudinal adjustment device of an accessory relative to a closing plate of a motor of the equipment module;
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view similar to that of Figure 2 of the equipment module according to an alternative embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an accessory of the equipment module and its protective cover
  • FIG. 8 is a detailed view of an accessory similar to that shown in Figure 7 temporarily attached to the equipment module.
  • Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view similar to that of Figure 2 of the equipment module according to a second embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 the rear portion 10 of a motor vehicle, and more particularly a rear opening 1 1.
  • a rear window or window 12 is mounted in an opening 14 of the external trim panel or bodywork 16 with interposition d 'A seal 18.
  • the rear part of the vehicle 10 is equipped with a wiper device for wiping the rear window 12, the drive head 20 is carried by a drive shaft 22 supported by a bearing or barrel 24 which passes through a passage hole 26 formed in the external covering panel 16 in the vicinity of the upper longitudinal edge 28 of the latter.
  • an equipment module 30 of the rear window of the motor vehicle which includes accessories, including a motor or geared motor 32 for driving the shaft 22 of the wiper device, sources light and means 23 for positioning in the parking position of a wiper arm of the wiper device.
  • the light sources consist of a rear signaling light such as a brake signaling light called a brake light 34, and a lighting unit 36 from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle. .
  • the light sources may also consist of a light or part of a signal light, such as a change of direction light, a reversing light, and / or a fog light.
  • a light source may also include a lighting unit (not shown) from outside the vehicle, such as a license plate lighting unit.
  • the geared motor 32 has a carcass 37 which protects the motor and which consists of a front cover 38 and a rear closing plate 40 which includes the bearing or barrel 24.
  • the various accessories are carried by a support plate 42.
  • the accessories support plate 42 forms rear closing plate 40 of the drive motor 32 of the wiper device.
  • the brake light 34, the lighting unit 36 and the front cover 38 of the motor 32 are fixed on a single piece constituted by the rear closing plate 40 of the drive motor 32.
  • the assembly of the equipment module 30 is then simplified compared to the state of the art. Indeed, the module
  • the single part can allow the front closing of the engine rather than the rear closing.
  • the closing plate of the motor carcass is a front and not a rear closure.
  • the accessory support plate will form the front cover of the drive motor and the stop light 34, the lighting unit 36 and the rear closing plate 40 will be fixed on a single piece constituted by the front cover 38 of the motor. 32 of the drive motor 32.
  • the rear closure plate 40 of the drive motor 32 can advantageously be made by molding in an electrically insulating material, such as a plastic.
  • the rear closure plate 40 can then be molded around at least one track, wire or cable 44 of electrically conductive material for the electrical supply of at least one accessory carried by the support plate 42 such as the motor of drive 32, the brake light 34 and the lighting unit 36 from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle, and / or an accessory not mechanically integrated into the module 30.
  • Tracks 44 which may include conductive metal strips, also allow the exchange of signals between the accessories and an electrical or electronic device
  • the conductive tracks 44 can be made of materials or have different sections depending on the intensity of the current flowing through them. Indeed, the section of a conductive track 44 and / or the nature of the material constituting it can be different depending on whether it supplies the brake light power circuit 34 or the lighting unit 36, the power circuit of the motor 32 or that it allows the exchange of signals between the accessories and an electrical device.
  • the rear closure plate 40 comprises at least one electrical connector 46 for supplying the module 30.
  • the body of the electrical connector 46 can be molded with the rear closure plate 40.
  • the electrical connector 46 includes conductive elements 48 which are electrically connected to a first end of the tracks 44 for the electrical supply of the accessories.
  • the electrical connector 46 When mounting the module 30 in the rear opening 1 1 of the motor vehicle, the electrical connector 46 cooperates with a complementary electrical connector 47 which is fixed on the rear opening 1 1 and which allows the electrical supply of tracks 44 and accessories from the general wiring harness of the vehicle.
  • the electrical connectors 46 and 47 thus make it possible to ensure the exchange of signals between the accessories and electrical or electronic devices of the vehicle.
  • the rear closure plate 40 may include a power supply connection 50 for each of the electrical accessories of the module 30.
  • the bodies of the connections 50 are preferably molded with the rear closure plate 40.
  • a covering panel 45 of the interior of the passenger compartment and / or of the vehicle boot is also shown in FIG. 3. It can be fixed on the closure plate 40 and at least partially covers the equipment module 30 .
  • FIG. 4 shows in perspective and in section, along a vertical plane, a portion of a connection 50.
  • Conductive elements 51 of the connection 50 are electrically connected to a second end 52 of the tracks 44 for the electrical supply of the accessories.
  • Each accessory comprises a connection 49 complementary to each connection 50 which makes it possible to electrically connect each accessory to a track 44 of electrical supply.
  • the rear closure plate 40 furthermore comprises elements for mounting and / or fixing the accessories.
  • the brake light 34 and the lighting unit 36 of the interior of the passenger compartment and / or of the boot of the vehicle are mounted on an intermediate element 60 which is assembled to the rear closure plate 40 by first mounting and / or fixing elements 62.
  • the intermediate element 60 comprises an upper part 61 for covering the brake light 34 and a lower part 63 for covering the lighting unit 36.
  • the upper 61 and lower 63 parts can be produced separately by molding.
  • the intermediate element 60 comprises a connection 49 of electrical supply common to the brake light 34 and to the lighting unit 36.
  • the cooperation of the body of the connection 49 with the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62 ensures the longitudinal guide of the intermediate element 60 during assembly with the rear closure plate 40.
  • the stop in longitudinal translation is achieved by immobilization means, such as a screw 68 located in a transverse plane.
  • the assembly of the closure plate 40 and the intermediate element 60 is removable, which allows, when the materials of these two elements are different, to facilitate recycling.
  • the rear closure plate 40 integrates the mounting and / or fixing elements 62 of the accessories, as well as the electrical connector 46, the tracks 44 and the connections 50 for the electrical supply of the accessories. Such a type of rear closure plate 40 facilitates assembly of the module 30.
  • the mounting and / or fixing elements 62 are similar to each other, which makes it possible, depending on the level of equipment of each vehicle, to mount the accessories on the same rear closure plate 40. the same is true for the power supply connections 50 of the accessories.
  • the rear signaling light 34 that is to say the emission of a maximum of light towards the outside of the vehicle, it is preferable to prevent dust from entering between the face inside of the rear window 12 and the rear signal light 34.
  • the rear signal light 34 that is to say the emission of a maximum of light towards the outside of the vehicle.
  • a seal 64 of generally annular shape is interposed between the periphery of the light 34 and the inner face of the telescope 12 so as to ensure sealing.
  • the equipment module 30 comprises means 66 for adjustment of the longitudinal position of the signaling light 34, therefore of the intermediate element 60.
  • the adjustment means 66 comprise the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62 as well as an immobilization device such as a screw 68 located in a side wall of the elements 62.
  • the rear closing plate 40 is fixed to the rear opening 11, the body of the connection 49 already being engaged in the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62.
  • the screw 68 is tightened so as to immobilize the body of the connection 49 relative to the elements
  • the position adjustment and the stop in longitudinal translation of the intermediate element 60 in the direction of the bezel 12 can be obtained by the cooperation of notches 53 located on a surface of the intermediate element 60 with a tooth 54 formed at the rear free end of a lug 55 which is elastically deformable so as to be articulated transversely with respect to the closure plate 40.
  • the lug 55 is produced in one piece by molding with the closure plate 40, thereby giving it the elasticity of the material for holding the tooth 54 in one of the notches 53.
  • the inclined front face of the tooth 54 is brought into contact with a rear face complementary to a first notch 53. Then the intermediate element 60 is translated towards the rear towards the rear window. During this movement, the cooperation of the inclined front face of the tooth 54 with the rear face of a notch 53 causes the elastic downward flexing of the tab 55 until the upper head of the tooth 54 is vis-à-vis the next notch 53 and that the elasticity of the tab 55 brings the tooth 54 back into the notch 53.
  • guide means 56 make it possible to ensure good longitudinal and transverse alignment of the intermediate element 60, as well as to recover the forces and the vibrations.
  • the guide means 56 include in particular a shoe 57 which is guided vertically between an upper face of a sole 58 of the intermediate element 60 and the lower face of the tab 55.
  • the shoe 57 has a vertical rib 59 which extends here downwards and which cooperates with a complementary longitudinal groove made in the sole 58 in order to ensure the transverse guiding of the intermediate element 60.
  • the notches 53 and the shoe 57 of the intermediate element 60 are offset longitudinally relative to each other so as to allow the rear free end of the tab 55 to flex without “pinching" "the shoe 57 against the upper face of the sole 58 and hinder its longitudinal translation.
  • the stop in longitudinal translation can also be obtained by the adhesion of the seal 64, fixed on the periphery of the rear signal light 34, on the inner face of the rear window 12.
  • the adhesion is for example obtained by glue or by a so-called suction cup effect.
  • the means 23 for positioning, in the parking position, a wiper arm of the wiper device are fixed to a first free end 70 of a transverse arm 72, the second end 74 of which is fixed to the rear closure plate
  • the means 23 make it possible to position the wiper arm in the parking position without the wiper squeegee being in abutment against the exterior wall of the vehicle, that is to say here against the exterior face of the window 12.
  • the equipment module 30 is fixed to a wall of the rear opening 1 1 opposite the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle.
  • the external trim panel 16 comprises openings 26.
  • an accessory comprises an electronic optical vision system 80, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite screw of the electronic vision system 80.
  • an electronic vision system 80 is fixed on a removable plate 82 connected to the rear closing plate 40.
  • the electronic vision system 80 passes through an orifice not shown in the external trim panel of the rear door.
  • a transparent protective cover 84 is arranged. between the exterior of the vehicle and the electronic vision system 80.
  • a first free end 86 of the removable plate 82 is connected to the rear closing plate 40 by connection means 83, such as a system by elastic interlocking which allow, during the fixing of the equipment module 30 on the opening the rear, absorbing the dimensional dispersions of the different elements, and the tolerances of the position of the means for fixing the equipment module 30 on the external covering panel 16.
  • a second free end 88 of the removable plate 82 has an anchoring point 90 with the rear opening of the vehicle.
  • a damping element 92 is interposed between the anchoring point 90 and the second free end 88 to absorb the vibrations of the rear window so that the electronic vision system 80 is as stable as possible and provides the user with information accurate.
  • the seal at the orifice of the outer trim panel of the rear window allowing the passage of the electronic vision system 80 is obtained by the arrangement of a seal 94 of generally circular shape in a groove provided for this purpose in a rear support wall 95 of the protective cover 84.
  • the seal 94 is compressed between the front wall of the external covering panel and the groove of the protective cover 84.
  • the rear closure plate 40 When the rear closure plate 40 includes connecting means 83, it can be used indifferently for vehicles which may or may not be equipped with an electronic vision system 80. The costs of storage, design and manufacture of such a rear closure plate 40 are therefore greatly reduced.
  • the electronic system is electrically connected to an energy source by wires 96, the free end of which is connected to conductive tracks, not shown in FIG. 6, which are advantageously embedded in the rear closing plate 40 of the motor 32.
  • the flooded tracks also make it possible to transmit the information representative of the external environment to a processing system, which then transmits the information to a display device on board the vehicle.
  • the display device provides a representative image of the external environment vis-à-vis the electronic vision system 80.
  • the display device such as a control screen provides the driver with a view of the environment. located at the rear of the vehicle.
  • Such an electronic optical vision system 80 associated with the display device makes it possible, for example, to replace the interior rear view mirror of the vehicle.
  • the processing system can also determine a parameter relating to an object, which may be another stationary or moving vehicle, from the external environment.
  • the parameter can be the relative speed or the distance between the object and the vehicle.
  • the electronic vision system 80 then makes it possible to assist the driver during a maneuver, in particular during a slot, by indicating to him the distance which separates the rear of his vehicle and the object situated at the rear.
  • the electronic vision system 80 can also be located inside the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle. In this case, it can be fixed on the upper part 61 of the rear closure plate 40 so that the objective of the electronic vision system 80 is vis-à-vis the rear window.
  • the electronic vision system 80 can also be received in the upper covering part 61 of the rear closure plate 40.
  • electrical tracks 44 embedded in the rear closure plate 40 allow the supply the electronic vision system 80 as well as the exchange of signals with the processing system.
  • an accessory comprises a rain and / or frost and / or dirt sensor 100.
  • a rain and / or frost and / or dirt sensor 100 must be protected between the time at which it is assembled to the rear closure plate 40 and the time at which the equipment module 30 is fixed to the rear opening of a vehicle.
  • the rain sensor 100 requires protection, which can be a packaging, effective against dirt and shocks.
  • Another solution consists in transporting the sensor 100 and the rear closure plate 40 independently and assembling them when the equipment module 30 is fixed to the rear window of the vehicle. The assembly operation requires delicate manipulations such as the electrical connection of the rain sensor 100 and the rear closure plate 40.
  • the invention proposes, during the manufacture of the rain sensor 100, to protect its active part (that is to say the homeland of the sensor which makes it possible to capture information), by a protective cover 102 in accordance with the figure. 7. Then, during assembly of the rear closure plate 40, the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 are fixed by means 104 on the closure plate 40.
  • the fixing means 104 are shown in detail in FIG. 8. They consist of a receptacle 106 whose internal diameter is complementary to the external diameter of the protective cover 102. The height of the protective cover 102 is substantially greater than the depth of the receptacle 106. During the assembly of the rear closing plate 40, the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 are received in the receptacle 106.
  • the annular wall of the receptacle 106 comprises retaining means 107 which are here four retaining lugs 108, 110,
  • the tabs 108, 1 10 and 1 12 make it possible to retain the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 longitudinally respectively.
  • they include bosses which are supported on the transverse end wall 1 16 of the rain sensor 100 and on the free end face of the annular wall 1 18 of the protective cover 102 respectively.
  • the rain sensor 100 is protected from dirt and shocks by a simple device.
  • Such an embodiment makes it possible to reduce the costs linked to the logistics, and the assembly time in particular during the fixing of the equipment module between on the rear window.
  • Such receptacles 106 and retaining means 107 can be used for any other accessory.
  • FIG. 6 also represents two ribs 120 which are produced on the upper face of the upper part 61 covering the brake light 34.
  • the ribs 120 allow the guide, in the longitudinal direction, of the covering panel (not shown in this figure) from inside the passenger compartment and / or the vehicle boot. Locking means, not shown, make it possible to immobilize the covering panel relative to the equipment module 30.
  • FIG. 9 represents a second embodiment of the invention.
  • the rear closing plate 40 which directly carries the lighting unit 36.
  • the signaling light 34 is mounted in a light support 124 which is fixed to the rear closing plate 40.
  • Adjustment means 122 for the longitudinal position of the signaling light 34 are located between the light support 124 and the rear closing plate 40.
  • the light support constitutes a single piece with the rear closure plate.
  • a helical type spring can be interposed between the front bottom of the light support and the rear face of the light so as to exert a longitudinal force which tends to press the light against the inner face of the telescope.
  • the second and third embodiments make it possible to further reduce the number of parts of the module 30, and consequently its time and its cost of assembly.

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Abstract

The invention concerns a module for equipping (30) a motor vehicle rear opening panel (11) comprising a support plate (42) whereon are directly mounted accessories, in particular a drive motor (32) for a wiper device. The invention is characterised in that the support plate (42) forms a plate for closing (40) the drive motor (32) of the wiper device.

Description

"Module d'équipement pour un ouvrant arrière de véhicule automobile" "Equipment module for a rear window of a motor vehicle"
L'invention concerne module d'équipement pour un ouvrant arrière de véhicule automobile comportant une platine de support d'accessoires.The invention relates to an equipment module for a rear window of a motor vehicle comprising an accessory support plate.
De nombreux accessoires peuvent être fixés sur l'ouvrant arrière d'un véhicule automobile, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit d'un hayon arrière de grandes dimensions.Many accessories can be attached to the rear door of a motor vehicle, especially when it is a large tailgate.
Ainsi, le hayon peut supporter, en plus de son système de fermeture et de verrouillage, un moteur électrique d'essuie-glace, des moyens de positionnement, en position de parcage, d'un bras d'essuie-glace, une plaque d'immatriculation et ses systèmes d'éclairage, mais encore éventuellement le troisième feu "stop" réglementaire, voire même tout ou partie des blocs de feux arrière de signalisation.Thus, the tailgate can support, in addition to its closing and locking system, an electric wiper motor, positioning means, in the parking position, of a wiper arm, a plate d registration and its lighting systems, but also possibly the third regulatory "stop" light, or even all or part of the rear signaling light units.
Tous les accessoires, qui sont bien entendu produits indépendamment de la pièce de carrosserie que constitue le hayon, doivent donc être montés sur ce hayon lors de l'assemblage du véhicule. Or, la multiplication des accessoires entraîne un accroissement du temps de montage et multiplie les risques de défaut de montage, notamment de positionnement.All accessories, which are of course produced independently of the bodywork part which constitutes the tailgate, must therefore be mounted on this tailgate when assembling the vehicle. However, the multiplication of accessories leads to an increase in assembly time and multiplies the risks of assembly defect, in particular of positioning.
Par ailleurs, il est nécessaire de prévoir, pour chacun des accessoires électriques, d'une part l'alimentation électrique, d'autre part les moyens de commande de ces accessoires, et enfin des moyens de surveillance qui permettent notamment d'informer de l'état de fonctionnement des accessoires soit le conducteur, par exemple par l'intermédiaire de lampes-témoins au tableau de bord, soit une unité centrale de gestion électronique du véhicule.Furthermore, it is necessary to provide, for each of the electrical accessories, on the one hand the electrical supply, on the other hand the means for controlling these accessories, and finally monitoring means which make it possible in particular to inform of the operating condition of the accessories is either the driver, for example by means of indicator lights on the dashboard, or a central electronic management unit of the vehicle.
Ces raccordements multiples, auxquels il est nécessaire de procéder sur la ligne de montage du véhicule, sont là encore des sources possibles de défaillances et il est donc nécessaire de les vérifier après le montage. Comme on peut le constater, la multiplication des accessoires électriques portés par l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule peut conduire à un accroissement important du temps total d'assemblage de ce hayon. Dans le but de diminuer le temps d'assemblage ainsi que le nombre d'éléments à assembler, l'invention propose un module d'équipement pour un ouvrant arrière de véhicule automobile du type qui comporte une platine de support sur laquelle sont rapportés des accessoires, notamment un moteur d'entraînement d'un dispositif d'essuie-glace, caractérisé en ce que la platine de support forme plaque de fermeture du moteur d'entraînement du dispositif d'essuie-glace.These multiple connections, which it is necessary to make on the vehicle assembly line, are again possible sources of failures and it is therefore necessary to check them after assembly. As can be seen, the proliferation of electrical accessories carried by the rear window of the vehicle can lead to a significant increase in the total assembly time of this tailgate. In order to reduce the assembly time and the number of elements to be assembled, the invention provides an equipment module for a rear window of a motor vehicle of the type which includes a support plate on which accessories are attached. , in particular a motor for driving a wiper device, characterized in that the support plate forms a closing plate for the motor for driving the wiper device.
Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :According to other characteristics of the invention:
- la plaque de fermeture du moteur d'entraînement est en matériau isolant de l'électricité et est surmoulée autour d'au moins une piste ou câble en matériau conducteur électriquement pour l'alimentation électrique, d'au moins un accessoire porté ou non par la platine de support, ou pour l'échange de signaux avec cet élément ; - le module comporte au moins un connecteur électrique d'alimentation du module dont le corps est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture et qui est relié électriquement à une première extrémité d'au moins une piste d'alimentation électrique ;- the closing plate of the drive motor is made of an electrically insulating material and is overmolded around at least one track or cable made of electrically conductive material for the power supply, of at least one accessory whether or not worn by the support plate, or for exchanging signals with this element; - The module comprises at least one electrical connector for supplying the module, the body of which is molded with the closure plate and which is electrically connected to a first end of at least one electrical supply track;
- le module comporte un connecteur unique d'alimentation de toutes les pistes d'alimentation électrique du module ;the module comprises a single connector for supplying all the electrical supply tracks of the module;
- le module comporte au moins une connexion d'alimentation électrique d'au moins un accessoire dont le corps est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture et qui est relié électriquement à une seconde extrémité d'au moins une piste d'alimentation électrique d'au moins un accessoire ;- The module comprises at least one electrical supply connection of at least one accessory, the body of which is molded with the closure plate and which is electrically connected to a second end of at least one electrical supply track of minus an accessory;
- le module comporte au moins un élément de montage et/ou de fixation d'au moins un accessoire qui est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture ;- The module comprises at least one mounting and / or fixing element of at least one accessory which is molded with the closure plate;
- un accessoire comporte une source lumineuse ; - la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule ;- an accessory includes a light source; the light source comprises a lighting unit from inside the passenger compartment and / or from the trunk of the vehicle;
- la source lumineuse comporte un feu de signalisation arrière, notamment un feu de signalisation de freinage, de changement de direction, de recul, ou un feu antibrouillard ou une partie d'un tel feu ;the light source comprises a rear signaling light, in particular a signaling lamp for braking, change of direction, reversing, or a fog light or a part of such a light;
- le feu de signalisation arrière est en appui contre la face intérieure d'une lunette arrière portée par un ouvrant arrière du véhicule automobile, notamment avec interposition d'un joint, ou est en appui sur le contour de l'ouverture d'un panneau d'habillage externe de l'ouvrant ;- the rear signaling light is in abutment against the inner face of a rear window carried by a rear opening of the motor vehicle, in particular with the interposition of a seal, or is in abutment on the outline of the opening of a panel outer covering of the opening;
- la plaque de fermeture comporte des moyens de réglage de la position du feu de signalisation arrière par rapport à la face intérieure de la lunette arrière ou de l'ouverture d'un panneau d'habillage externe d'un ouvrant ;- The closure plate comprises means for adjusting the position of the rear signal light relative to the inner face of the rear window or of the opening of an outer trim panel of an opening;
- la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'extérieur du véhicule, tel qu'un bloc d'éclairage de la plaque d'immatriculation ;the light source comprises a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit from the license plate;
- un accessoire comporte des moyens de positionnement, en position de parcage, d'un bras d'essuie-glace du dispositif d'essuie-glace ;- An accessory comprises means for positioning, in the parking position, a wiper arm of the wiper device;
- l'un au moins des accessoires, tel que l'arbre de sortie du moteur d'entraînement du dispositif d'essuie-glace et/ou les moyens de positionnement d'un bras d'essuie-glace, est accessible depuis l'extérieur du véhicule au travers d'une ouverture aménagée dans un panneau d'habillage externe de l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule ou d'une ouverture aménagée dans une lunette arrière ;- at least one of the accessories, such as the output shaft of the drive motor of the wiper device and / or the means for positioning a wiper arm, is accessible from the exterior of the vehicle through an opening in an external trim panel of the rear window of the vehicle or an opening in a rear window;
- un accessoire comporte un système électronique de vision, notamment une caméra, qui est orienté vers l'extérieur du véhicule et qui fournit une information représentative de l'environnement extérieur situé en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision ; - l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur est traitée par un système de traitement, puis est transmise à un dispositif d'affichage à bord du véhicule qui fournit une image représentative de l'environnement extérieur en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision ;- an accessory comprises an electronic vision system, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system; the information representative of the external environment is processed by a processing system, then is transmitted to a display device on board the vehicle which provides a representative image of the external environment vis-à-vis the electronic system of vision ;
- l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur est fournie à un système de traitement qui détermine au moins un paramètre relatif à un objet de l'environnement extérieur, tel que la vitesse relative ou la distance entre l'objet de l'environnement extérieur et le véhicule ;the information representative of the external environment is supplied to a processing system which determines at least one parameter relating to an object of the external environment, such as the relative speed or the distance between the object of the external environment and the vehicle;
- l'objet de l'environnement extérieur est un autre véhicule;- the object of the external environment is another vehicle;
- le système électronique de vision est situé à l'intérieur de l'habitacle ou du coffre du véhicule en vis-à-vis d'une lunette arrière portée par l'ouvrant ; - le système électronique de vision est situé à l'intérieur de la structure de l'ouvrant arrière, et une ouverture est aménagée dans un panneau d'habillage externe de l'ouvrant arrière pour permettre la vision du système électronique ;- the electronic vision system is located inside the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle opposite a rear window carried by the door; - The electronic vision system is located inside the structure of the rear window, and an opening is provided in an external trim panel of the rear window to allow the vision of the electronic system;
- le système électronique de vision est fixé sur une platine amovible qui est reliée à la plaque de fermeture par des moyens de liaison qui permettent d'absorber des dispersions dimensionnelles lors de la fixation du module sur l'ouvrant ;- The electronic vision system is fixed on a removable plate which is connected to the closure plate by connecting means which allow to absorb dimensional dispersions during the fixing of the module on the opening;
- lors de l'assemblage du module d'équipement, tout ou partie d'un accessoire est reçue dans un réceptacle dans lequel il est maintenu temporairement par des moyens de retenue de façon à le protéger, et lors de la fixation du module d'équipement sur l'ouvrant, l'accessoire peut être extrait du réceptacle ;- during assembly of the equipment module, all or part of an accessory is received in a receptacle in which it is temporarily held by retaining means so as to protect it, and when the module is fixed equipment on the sash, the accessory can be removed from the receptacle;
- la partie de l'accessoire qui est reçue dans le réceptacle est protégée par un capot de protection, et les moyens de retenue permettent de maintenir le capot de protection dans le réceptacle de façon indépendante de l'accessoire ;- The part of the accessory which is received in the receptacle is protected by a protective cover, and the retaining means make it possible to maintain the protective cover in the receptacle independently of the accessory;
- lors de l'extraction de l'accessoire, le capot de protection est maintenu dans le réceptacle par les moyens de retenue ; - un accessoire comporte un capteur de pluie ou de givre ou de salissures.- during extraction of the accessory, the protective cover is held in the receptacle by the retaining means; - an accessory includes a rain or frost or dirt sensor.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture de la description détaillée qui suit pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés dans lesquels :Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will appear on reading the following detailed description for the understanding of which reference will be made to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 est une vue de côté, en section longitudinale partielle, d'un module d'équipement selon l'invention fixé sur un ouvrant arrière d'un véhicule automobile ; - la figure 2 est une vue en perspective éclatée du module d'équipement selon un premier mode de réalisation de l'invention ;- Figure 1 is a side view, in partial longitudinal section, of an equipment module according to the invention fixed on a rear opening of a motor vehicle; - Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of the equipment module according to a first embodiment of the invention;
- la figure 3 est une vue en perspective du module d'équipement selon la flèche F représentée à la figure 2 ; - la figure 4 est une vue en coupe longitudinale horizontale à grande échelle d'une connexion d'alimentation électrique d'un accessoire du module d'équipement ;- Figure 3 is a perspective view of the equipment module according to arrow F shown in Figure 2; - Figure 4 is a horizontal longitudinal sectional view on a large scale of a power supply connection of an accessory of the equipment module;
- la figure 5 est une vue en perspective d'un dispositif de réglage longitudinal d'un accessoire par rapport à une plaque de fermeture d'un moteur du module d'équipement ;- Figure 5 is a perspective view of a longitudinal adjustment device of an accessory relative to a closing plate of a motor of the equipment module;
- la figure 6 est une vue en perspective éclatée similaire à celle de la figure 2 du module d'équipement selon une variante de réalisation ;- Figure 6 is an exploded perspective view similar to that of Figure 2 of the equipment module according to an alternative embodiment;
- la figure 7 est une vue en perspective d'un accessoire du module d'équipement et de son capot de protection ;- Figure 7 is a perspective view of an accessory of the equipment module and its protective cover;
- la figure 8 est une vue en détail d'un accessoire similaire à celui représenté à la figure 7 fixé temporairement sur le module d'équipement ; et- Figure 8 is a detailed view of an accessory similar to that shown in Figure 7 temporarily attached to the equipment module; and
- la figure 9 est une vue en perspective éclatée similaire à celle de la figure 2 du module d'équipement selon un deuxième mode de réalisation de l'invention.- Figure 9 is an exploded perspective view similar to that of Figure 2 of the equipment module according to a second embodiment of the invention.
Dans la suite de la description, afin d'en faciliter la compréhension, on utilisera, à titre non limitatif, les termes horizontal, inférieur, supérieur, avant, arrière en référence à la figure 1 , notamment à son orientation de gauche à droite.In the following description, in order to facilitate understanding, we will use, without limitation, the terms horizontal, lower, upper, front, rear with reference to Figure 1, in particular its orientation from left to right.
Dans la suite de la description, les éléments identiques ou similaires seront désignés par les mêmes chiffres de référence. On a représenté à la figure 1 la partie arrière 10 d'un véhicule automobile, et plus particulièrement un ouvrant arrière 1 1. Une lunette ou vitre arrière 12 est montée dans une ouverture 14 du panneau d'habillage externe ou carrosserie 16 avec interposition d'un joint étanchéité 18. La partie arrière du véhicule 10 est équipée d'un dispositif d'essuie-glace pour l'essuyage de la lunette arrière 12 dont la tête entraînement 20 est portée par un arbre d'entraînement 22 supporté par un palier ou fût 24 qui traverse un trou de passage 26 formé dans le panneau d'habillage externe 16 au voisinage du bord longitudinal supérieur 28 de cette dernière.In the following description, identical or similar elements will be designated by the same reference numbers. There is shown in Figure 1 the rear portion 10 of a motor vehicle, and more particularly a rear opening 1 1. A rear window or window 12 is mounted in an opening 14 of the external trim panel or bodywork 16 with interposition d 'A seal 18. The rear part of the vehicle 10 is equipped with a wiper device for wiping the rear window 12, the drive head 20 is carried by a drive shaft 22 supported by a bearing or barrel 24 which passes through a passage hole 26 formed in the external covering panel 16 in the vicinity of the upper longitudinal edge 28 of the latter.
On voit également sur la figure 1 un module d'équipement 30 de l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule automobile qui comporte des accessoires, notamment un moteur ou motoréducteur 32 d'entraînement de l'arbre 22 du dispositif d'essuie-glace, des sources lumineuses et des moyens 23 de positionnement en position de parcage d'un bras d'essuie-glace du dispositif d'essuie-glace.Also seen in Figure 1 an equipment module 30 of the rear window of the motor vehicle which includes accessories, including a motor or geared motor 32 for driving the shaft 22 of the wiper device, sources light and means 23 for positioning in the parking position of a wiper arm of the wiper device.
Ici, les sources lumineuses consistent en un feu de signalisation arrière tel qu'un feu de signalisation de freinage dit feu de stop 34, et en un bloc d'éclairage 36 de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule.Here, the light sources consist of a rear signaling light such as a brake signaling light called a brake light 34, and a lighting unit 36 from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle. .
Les sources lumineuses peuvent aussi consister en un feu ou une partie de feu de signalisation, tel qu'un feu de changement de direction, un feu de recul, et/ou un feu antibrouillard. Une source lumineuse peut aussi comporter un bloc d'éclairage (non représenté) de l'extérieur du véhicule, tel qu'un bloc d'éclairage de la plaque d'immatriculation.The light sources may also consist of a light or part of a signal light, such as a change of direction light, a reversing light, and / or a fog light. A light source may also include a lighting unit (not shown) from outside the vehicle, such as a license plate lighting unit.
Le motoréducteur 32 comporte une carcasse 37 qui protège le moteur et qui est constituée d'un capot avant 38 et d'une plaque de fermeture arrière 40 qui comporte le palier ou fût 24.The geared motor 32 has a carcass 37 which protects the motor and which consists of a front cover 38 and a rear closing plate 40 which includes the bearing or barrel 24.
Les divers accessoires sont portés par une platine de support 42. Selon l'invention, la platine de support des accessoires 42 forme plaque de fermeture arrière 40 du moteur d'entraînement 32 du dispositif d'essuie-glace.The various accessories are carried by a support plate 42. According to the invention, the accessories support plate 42 forms rear closing plate 40 of the drive motor 32 of the wiper device.
Ainsi, le feu de stop 34, le bloc d'éclairage 36 et le capot avant 38 du moteur 32 sont fixés sur une pièce unique constituée par la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 du moteur d'entraînement 32.Thus, the brake light 34, the lighting unit 36 and the front cover 38 of the motor 32 are fixed on a single piece constituted by the rear closing plate 40 of the drive motor 32.
L'assemblage du module d'équipement 30 est alors simplifié par rapport à l'état de la technique. En effet, le moduleThe assembly of the equipment module 30 is then simplified compared to the state of the art. Indeed, the module
30 comporte une pièce unique permettant d'une part la fermeture arrière 40 de la carcasse 37 du moteur 32 et, d'autre part le support des accessoires.30 comprises a single part allowing on the one hand the rear closure 40 of the carcass 37 of the motor 32 and, on the other hand the support of the accessories.
Bien entendu si la structure du moteur s'y prête, la pièce unique peut permettre la fermeture avant du moteur plutôt que la fermeture arrière. En effet dans certains moteurs, la plaque de fermeture de la carcasse du moteur est une fermeture avant et non arrière. D'autre part, en fonction des matériaux utilisés pour la plaque de fermeture 40 et le capot avant 38, il peut être avantageux de porter les accessoires sur le capot avant. Dans ce cas la platine support des accessoires formera capot avant du moteur d'entraînement et le feu de stop 34, le bloc d'éclairage 36 et la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 seront fixés sur une pièce unique constituée par le capot avant 38 du moteur 32 du moteur d'entraînement 32.Of course if the structure of the engine lends itself to it, the single part can allow the front closing of the engine rather than the rear closing. Indeed in some engines, the closing plate of the motor carcass is a front and not a rear closure. On the other hand, depending on the materials used for the closure plate 40 and the front cover 38, it may be advantageous to wear the accessories on the front cover. In this case, the accessory support plate will form the front cover of the drive motor and the stop light 34, the lighting unit 36 and the rear closing plate 40 will be fixed on a single piece constituted by the front cover 38 of the motor. 32 of the drive motor 32.
La suite de la description est basée sur le mode de réalisation selon lequel c'est la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 qui forme platine de support.The following description is based on the embodiment according to which it is the rear closure plate 40 which forms the support plate.
Bien entendu l'homme du métier pourra facilement adapter cette description aux variantes mentionnées dans le paragraphe précédent. La plaque de fermeture arrière 40 du moteur d'entraînement 32 peut être avantageusement réalisée par moulage en un matériau isolant de l'électricité, tel qu'un plastique. La plaque de fermeture arrière 40 peut alors être surmoulée autour d'au moins une piste, fil ou câble 44 en matériau conducteur électriquement pour l'alimentation électrique d'au moins un accessoire porté par la platine de support 42 tel que le moteur d'entraînement 32, le feu de stop 34 et le bloc d'éclairage 36 de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule, et/ou un accessoire non intégré mécaniquement au module 30.Of course, those skilled in the art can easily adapt this description to the variants mentioned in the previous paragraph. The rear closure plate 40 of the drive motor 32 can advantageously be made by molding in an electrically insulating material, such as a plastic. The rear closure plate 40 can then be molded around at least one track, wire or cable 44 of electrically conductive material for the electrical supply of at least one accessory carried by the support plate 42 such as the motor of drive 32, the brake light 34 and the lighting unit 36 from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle, and / or an accessory not mechanically integrated into the module 30.
Les pistes 44, qui peuvent comporter des bandes métalliques conductrices, permettent aussi l'échange de signaux entre les accessoires et un dispositif électrique ou électroniqueTracks 44, which may include conductive metal strips, also allow the exchange of signals between the accessories and an electrical or electronic device
(non représenté) qui peut comporter des moyens de surveillance des accessoires.(not shown) which may include means for monitoring accessories.
Les pistes conductrices 44 peuvent être réalisées en des matériaux ou comporter des sections différentes selon l'intensité du courant qui les traverse. En effet, la section d'une piste conductrice 44 et/ou la nature du matériau la constituant peut être différente selon qu'elle alimente le circuit de puissance de feu de stop 34 ou du bloc d'éclairage 36, le circuit de puissance du moteur 32 ou qu'elle permet l'échange de signaux entre les accessoires et un dispositif électrique.The conductive tracks 44 can be made of materials or have different sections depending on the intensity of the current flowing through them. Indeed, the section of a conductive track 44 and / or the nature of the material constituting it can be different depending on whether it supplies the brake light power circuit 34 or the lighting unit 36, the power circuit of the motor 32 or that it allows the exchange of signals between the accessories and an electrical device.
L'utilisation de telles pistes conductrices noyées 44 dans la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 est fiable, très économique et simple à mettre en œuvre.The use of such conductive tracks embedded 44 in the rear closure plate 40 is reliable, very economical and simple to implement.
Conformément à la figure 3, la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 comporte au moins un connecteur électrique 46 d'alimentation du module 30. Le corps du connecteur électrique 46 peut être moulé avec la plaque de fermeture arrière 40. Le connecteur électrique 46 comporte des éléments conducteurs 48 qui sont reliés électriquement à une première extrémité des pistes 44 d'alimentation électrique des accessoires.In accordance with FIG. 3, the rear closure plate 40 comprises at least one electrical connector 46 for supplying the module 30. The body of the electrical connector 46 can be molded with the rear closure plate 40. The electrical connector 46 includes conductive elements 48 which are electrically connected to a first end of the tracks 44 for the electrical supply of the accessories.
Lors du montage du module 30 dans l'ouvrant arrière 1 1 du véhicule automobile, le connecteur électrique 46 coopère avec un connecteur électrique complémentaire 47 qui est fixé sur l'ouvrant arrière 1 1 et qui permet l'alimentation électrique des pistes 44 et des accessoires à partir du faisceau électrique général du véhicule. Les connecteurs électriques 46 et 47 permettent ainsi d'assurer l'échange de signaux entre les accessoires et des dispositifs électriques ou électroniques du véhicule.When mounting the module 30 in the rear opening 1 1 of the motor vehicle, the electrical connector 46 cooperates with a complementary electrical connector 47 which is fixed on the rear opening 1 1 and which allows the electrical supply of tracks 44 and accessories from the general wiring harness of the vehicle. The electrical connectors 46 and 47 thus make it possible to ensure the exchange of signals between the accessories and electrical or electronic devices of the vehicle.
De façon similaire, la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 peut comporter une connexion 50 d'alimentation électrique pour chacun des accessoires électriques du module 30. Les corps des connexions 50 sont de préférence moulés avec la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.Similarly, the rear closure plate 40 may include a power supply connection 50 for each of the electrical accessories of the module 30. The bodies of the connections 50 are preferably molded with the rear closure plate 40.
Un panneau d'habillage 45 de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre de véhicule est aussi représenté à la figure 3. Il peut être fixé sur la plaque de fermeture 40 et recouvre au moins partiellement le module d'équipement 30.A covering panel 45 of the interior of the passenger compartment and / or of the vehicle boot is also shown in FIG. 3. It can be fixed on the closure plate 40 and at least partially covers the equipment module 30 .
La figure 4 représente en perspective et en coupe, selon un plan vertical, une portion d'une connexion 50.FIG. 4 shows in perspective and in section, along a vertical plane, a portion of a connection 50.
Des éléments conducteurs 51 de la connexion 50 sont reliés électriquement à une seconde extrémité 52 des pistes 44 d'alimentation électrique des accessoires.Conductive elements 51 of the connection 50 are electrically connected to a second end 52 of the tracks 44 for the electrical supply of the accessories.
Chaque accessoire comporte une connexion 49 complémentaire de chaque connexion 50 qui permet de relier électriquement chaque accessoire à une piste 44 d'alimentation électrique. La plaque de fermeture arrière 40, comporte par ailleurs des éléments de montage et/ou de fixation des accessoires.Each accessory comprises a connection 49 complementary to each connection 50 which makes it possible to electrically connect each accessory to a track 44 of electrical supply. The rear closure plate 40, furthermore comprises elements for mounting and / or fixing the accessories.
Conformément à la figure 2, le feu de stop 34 et le bloc d'éclairage 36 de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule sont montés sur un élément intermédiaire 60 qui est assemblé à la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 par des premiers éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62.In accordance with FIG. 2, the brake light 34 and the lighting unit 36 of the interior of the passenger compartment and / or of the boot of the vehicle are mounted on an intermediate element 60 which is assembled to the rear closure plate 40 by first mounting and / or fixing elements 62.
La réalisation d'une part de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 et, d'autre part, de l'élément intermédiaire 60 permet d'utiliser des matières différentes pour chacun de ces deux éléments.The production on the one hand of the rear closure plate 40 and, on the other hand, of the intermediate element 60 makes it possible to use different materials for each of these two elements.
L'élément intermédiaire 60 comporte une partie supérieure 61 d'habillage du feu de stop 34 et une partie inférieure 63 d'habillage du bloc d'éclairage 36.The intermediate element 60 comprises an upper part 61 for covering the brake light 34 and a lower part 63 for covering the lighting unit 36.
Les parties supérieure 61 et inférieure 63 peuvent être réalisées séparément par moulage. Dans ce cas, il est avantageux que la matière de chacune des parties 61 et 63 soit identique de façon à faciliter leur assemblage notamment par soudage par ultrasons.The upper 61 and lower 63 parts can be produced separately by molding. In this case, it is advantageous for the material of each of the parts 61 and 63 to be identical so as to facilitate their assembly, in particular by ultrasonic welding.
Ici l'élément intermédiaire 60 comporte une connexion 49 d'alimentation électrique commune au feu de stop 34 et au bloc d'éclairage 36. La coopération du corps de la connexion 49 avec les premiers éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62 assure le guidage longitudinal de l'élément intermédiaire 60 lors de l'assemblage avec la plaque de fermeture arrière 40. L'arrêt en translation longitudinal est réalisé par des moyens d'immobilisation, tels qu'une vis 68 située dans un plan transversal.Here the intermediate element 60 comprises a connection 49 of electrical supply common to the brake light 34 and to the lighting unit 36. The cooperation of the body of the connection 49 with the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62 ensures the longitudinal guide of the intermediate element 60 during assembly with the rear closure plate 40. The stop in longitudinal translation is achieved by immobilization means, such as a screw 68 located in a transverse plane.
L'assemblage de la plaque de fermeture 40 et de l'élément intermédiaire 60 est démontable, ce qui permet, lorsque les matières de ces deux éléments sont différentes, d'en faciliter le recyclage.The assembly of the closure plate 40 and the intermediate element 60 is removable, which allows, when the materials of these two elements are different, to facilitate recycling.
La plaque de fermeture arrière 40 intègre les éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62 des accessoires, ainsi que le connecteur électrique 46, les pistes 44 et les connexions 50 d'alimentation électrique des accessoires. Un tel type de plaque de fermeture arrière 40 facilite l'assemblage du module 30.The rear closure plate 40 integrates the mounting and / or fixing elements 62 of the accessories, as well as the electrical connector 46, the tracks 44 and the connections 50 for the electrical supply of the accessories. Such a type of rear closure plate 40 facilitates assembly of the module 30.
Avantageusement les éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62 sont similaires entre eux ce qui permet, en fonction du niveau d'équipement de chaque véhicule, de monter les accessoires sur une même plaque de fermeture arrière 40. Il en est de même pour les connexions 50 d'alimentation électrique des accessoires.Advantageously, the mounting and / or fixing elements 62 are similar to each other, which makes it possible, depending on the level of equipment of each vehicle, to mount the accessories on the same rear closure plate 40. the same is true for the power supply connections 50 of the accessories.
Pour assurer une efficacité optimale du feu de signalisation arrière 34, c'est-à-dire l'émission d'un maximum de lumière vers l'extérieur du véhicule, il est préférable d'empêcher la poussière de s'immiscer entre la face intérieure de la lunette 12 et le feu de signalisation arrière 34. À cet effet, le feu de signalisation arrièreTo ensure optimum effectiveness of the rear signaling light 34, that is to say the emission of a maximum of light towards the outside of the vehicle, it is preferable to prevent dust from entering between the face inside of the rear window 12 and the rear signal light 34. For this purpose, the rear signal light
34 est de préférence en appui contre la face intérieure de la lunette arrière 12 portée par l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule automobile. De plus, un joint 64 de forme générale annulaire est interposé entre la périphérie du feu 34 et la face intérieure de la lunette 12 de façon à assurer l'étanchéité.34 is preferably in abutment against the inner face of the rear window 12 carried by the rear opening of the motor vehicle. In addition, a seal 64 of generally annular shape is interposed between the periphery of the light 34 and the inner face of the telescope 12 so as to ensure sealing.
Cependant, les tolérances dimensionnelles des différentes pièces, notamment de la position des moyens de fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur le panneau d'habillage externe 16, sont parfois trop importantes pour assurer le contact du joint 64 avec la face intérieure de la lunette 12.However, the dimensional tolerances of the various parts, in particular the position of the means for fixing the equipment module 30 on the external covering panel 16, are sometimes too large to ensure contact of the seal 64 with the inner face of the telescope 12.
Ainsi, pour que le joint 64 soit toujours en contact d'une part avec la périphérie du feu de signalisation arrière 34 et, d'autre part avec la face intérieure de la lunette 12, le module d'équipement 30 comporte des moyens 66 de réglage de la position longitudinale du feu de signalisation 34, donc de l'élément intermédiaire 60.Thus, so that the seal 64 is always in contact on the one hand with the periphery of the rear signal light 34 and, on the other hand with the inner face of the rear window 12, the equipment module 30 comprises means 66 for adjustment of the longitudinal position of the signaling light 34, therefore of the intermediate element 60.
Ici, les moyens de réglage 66 comportent les premiers éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62 ainsi qu'un dispositif d'immobilisation tel qu'une vis 68 située dans une paroi latérale des éléments 62.Here, the adjustment means 66 comprise the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62 as well as an immobilization device such as a screw 68 located in a side wall of the elements 62.
Lors de l'assemblage, la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 est fixée sur l'ouvrant arrière 1 1 , le corps de la connexion 49 étant déjà engagé dans les premiers éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 62. Lorsque le joint 64 entre en contact avec la face intérieure de la lunette 12, la vis 68 est serrée de façon à immobiliser le corps de la connexion 49 par rapport aux élémentsDuring assembly, the rear closing plate 40 is fixed to the rear opening 11, the body of the connection 49 already being engaged in the first mounting and / or fixing elements 62. When the seal 64 comes into contact with the inner face of the telescope 12, the screw 68 is tightened so as to immobilize the body of the connection 49 relative to the elements
62. Selon une variante représentée partiellement en détail à la figure 5, le réglage de la position et l'arrêt en translation longitudinal de l'élément intermédiaire 60 dans la direction de la lunette 12 peuvent être obtenus par la coopération de crans 53 situés sur une surface de l'élément intermédiaire 60 avec une dent 54 formée à l'extrémité libre arrière d'une patte 55 qui est déformable élastiquement pour être articulée transversalement par rapport à la plaque de fermeture 40. La patte 55 est réalisée en une seule pièce par moulage avec la plaque de fermeture 40, en lui conférant ainsi l'élasticité du matériau pour le maintient de la dent 54 dans un des crans 53.62. According to a variant shown partially in detail in Figure 5, the position adjustment and the stop in longitudinal translation of the intermediate element 60 in the direction of the bezel 12 can be obtained by the cooperation of notches 53 located on a surface of the intermediate element 60 with a tooth 54 formed at the rear free end of a lug 55 which is elastically deformable so as to be articulated transversely with respect to the closure plate 40. The lug 55 is produced in one piece by molding with the closure plate 40, thereby giving it the elasticity of the material for holding the tooth 54 in one of the notches 53.
On a ainsi réalisé un système équivalent à une roue à rochet et cliquet.A system equivalent to a ratchet and ratchet wheel has thus been produced.
Lorsque l'élément intermédiaire 60 est assemblé à la plaque de fermeture 40, la face avant inclinée de la dent 54 est mise en contact avec une face arrière complémentaire d'un premier cran 53. Puis l'élément intermédiaire 60 est translaté vers l'arrière en direction de la lunette arrière. Au cours de ce mouvement, la coopération de la face avant inclinée de la dent 54 avec la face arrière d'un cran 53 provoque le fléchissement élastique vers le bas de la patte 55 jusqu'à ce que la tête supérieure de la dent 54 soit en vis-à-vis du cran 53 suivant et que l'élasticité de la patte 55 ramène la dent 54 dans le cran 53.When the intermediate element 60 is assembled to the closure plate 40, the inclined front face of the tooth 54 is brought into contact with a rear face complementary to a first notch 53. Then the intermediate element 60 is translated towards the rear towards the rear window. During this movement, the cooperation of the inclined front face of the tooth 54 with the rear face of a notch 53 causes the elastic downward flexing of the tab 55 until the upper head of the tooth 54 is vis-à-vis the next notch 53 and that the elasticity of the tab 55 brings the tooth 54 back into the notch 53.
Le mouvement d'oscillation élastique de la patte 55 se poursuit à chaque cran 53 jusqu'à ce que le joint 64 entre en contact avec la face intérieure de la lunette 12. L'élément intermédiaire 60 est alors bloqué en translation. En effet, le mouvement vers l'arrière est bloqué par la lunette 12, et la face arrière sensiblement verticale de la dent 54 est en appui contre la face avant complémentaire du cran 53 dans laquelle la dent 54 est introduite.The elastic oscillation movement of the tab 55 continues at each notch 53 until the seal 64 comes into contact with the inner face of the bezel 12. The intermediate element 60 is then blocked in translation. Indeed, the backward movement is blocked by the bezel 12, and the substantially vertical rear face of the tooth 54 is in abutment against the complementary front face of the notch 53 in which the tooth 54 is introduced.
Lors du recyclage du module d'équipement 30 une pression vers le bas sur l'extrémité libre arrière de la plaque 55 permet de libérer le blocage. Il est alors aisé de tirer l'élément intermédiaire 60 vers l'avant, de façon à le désolidariser de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40. Le tri des différentes matières des éléments constituant le module d'équipement 30 est alors facilité.When recycling the equipment module 30, pressing down on the rear free end of the plate 55 makes it possible to release the blockage. It is then easy to pull the intermediate element 60 forward, so as to separate it from the rear closure plate 40. The sorting of the different materials of the elements constituting the equipment module 30 is then facilitated.
De plus conformément à la figure 5, des moyens de guidage 56 permettent d'assurer un bon alignement longitudinal et transversal de l'élément intermédiaire 60, ainsi que de récupérer les efforts et les vibrations.In addition, in accordance with FIG. 5, guide means 56 make it possible to ensure good longitudinal and transverse alignment of the intermediate element 60, as well as to recover the forces and the vibrations.
Les moyens de guidage 56 comportent notamment un sabot 57 qui est guidé verticalement entre une face supérieure d'une semelle 58 de l'élément intermédiaire 60 et la face inférieure de la patte 55. Le sabot 57 comporte une nervure verticale 59 qui s'étend ici vers le bas et qui coopère avec une rainure longitudinale complémentaire réalisée dans la semelle 58 afin d'assurer le guidage transversal de l'élément intermédiaire 60.The guide means 56 include in particular a shoe 57 which is guided vertically between an upper face of a sole 58 of the intermediate element 60 and the lower face of the tab 55. The shoe 57 has a vertical rib 59 which extends here downwards and which cooperates with a complementary longitudinal groove made in the sole 58 in order to ensure the transverse guiding of the intermediate element 60.
Conformément à la figure 5, les crans 53 et le sabot 57 de l'élément intermédiaire 60 sont décalés longitudinalement l'un par rapport à l'autre de façon à permettre le fléchissement de l'extrémité libre arrière de la patte 55 sans "pincer" le sabot 57 contre la face supérieure de la semelle 58 et gêner sa translation longitudinale.In accordance with FIG. 5, the notches 53 and the shoe 57 of the intermediate element 60 are offset longitudinally relative to each other so as to allow the rear free end of the tab 55 to flex without "pinching" "the shoe 57 against the upper face of the sole 58 and hinder its longitudinal translation.
L'arrêt en translation longitudinal peut aussi être obtenu par l'adhésion du joint 64, fixé sur la périphérie du feu de signalisation arrière 34, sur la face intérieure de la lunette 12. L'adhésion est par exemple obtenue par de la colle ou par un effet dit de ventouse.The stop in longitudinal translation can also be obtained by the adhesion of the seal 64, fixed on the periphery of the rear signal light 34, on the inner face of the rear window 12. The adhesion is for example obtained by glue or by a so-called suction cup effect.
Il est aussi possible d'interposer un ressort entre l'élément intermédiaire 60 et la plaque de fermeture arrière 40. Ainsi lorsque la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 est fixée sur l'ouvrant arrière 1 1 le ressort permet d'appliquer en permanence sur l'élément intermédiaire un effort longitudinal en direction de la lunette 12. Un tel montage permet de maintenir en contact le joint 64 et la face intérieure de la lunette 12 même lorsque des vibrations provoquent des déformations ou des déplacements relatifs du feu de signalisation arrière 34 et/ou de la lunette arrière 12.It is also possible to interpose a spring between the intermediate element 60 and the rear closing plate 40. Thus when the rear closing plate 40 is fixed to the rear opening 1 1 the spring makes it possible to apply permanently to the 'intermediate element a longitudinal force towards the telescope 12. Such an assembly keeps the seal 64 and the inner face of the telescope 12 in contact even when vibrations cause deformations or displacements relative to the rear signal light 34 and / or the rear window 12.
Les moyens 23 de positionnement, en position de parcage, d'un bras d'essuie-glace du dispositif d'essuie-glace sont fixés sur une première extrémité libre 70 d'un bras transversal 72 dont la seconde extrémité 74 est fixée sur la plaque de fermeture arrièreThe means 23 for positioning, in the parking position, a wiper arm of the wiper device are fixed to a first free end 70 of a transverse arm 72, the second end 74 of which is fixed to the rear closure plate
40 par des seconds éléments de montage et/ou de fixation 76.40 by second mounting and / or fixing elements 76.
Les moyens 23 permettent de positionner le bras d'essuie- glace en position de parcage sans que la raclette d'essuyage ne soit en appui contre la paroi extérieure du véhicule, c'est-à-dire ici contre la face extérieure de la lunette 12.The means 23 make it possible to position the wiper arm in the parking position without the wiper squeegee being in abutment against the exterior wall of the vehicle, that is to say here against the exterior face of the window 12.
Lors de l'assemblage, le module d'équipement 30 est fixé sur une paroi de l'ouvrant arrière 1 1 en vis-à-vis de l'habitacle ou du coffre du véhicule. Pour que l'arbre de sortie du moteur d'entraînement 32 du dispositif d'essuie-glace et les moyens de positionnement 23 d'un bras d'essuie-glace soient accessible depuis l'extérieur du véhicule, le panneau d'habillage externe 16 comporte des ouvertures 26. Selon une variante, un accessoire comporte un système électronique de vision optique 80, notamment une caméra, qui est orienté vers l'arrière du véhicule et qui fournit une information représentative de l'environnement extérieur situé en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision 80. Conformément à la figure 6, un système électronique de vision 80 est fixée sur une platine amovible 82 reliée à la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.During assembly, the equipment module 30 is fixed to a wall of the rear opening 1 1 opposite the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle. In order for the output shaft of the drive motor 32 of the wiper device and the positioning means 23 of a wiper arm to be accessible from outside the vehicle, the external trim panel 16 comprises openings 26. According to a variant, an accessory comprises an electronic optical vision system 80, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite screw of the electronic vision system 80. In accordance with FIG. 6, an electronic vision system 80 is fixed on a removable plate 82 connected to the rear closing plate 40.
Lors de la fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur l'ouvrant arrière, le système électronique de vision 80 traverse un orifice non représenté du panneau d'habillage externe de l'ouvrant arrière.When attaching the equipment module 30 to the rear door, the electronic vision system 80 passes through an orifice not shown in the external trim panel of the rear door.
Afin de protéger le système électronique de vision 80, notamment des salissures et des projections d'éléments tels que des gravillons, un capot de protection 84 transparent est agencé entre l'extérieur du véhicule et le système électronique de vision 80.In order to protect the electronic vision system 80, in particular from dirt and projections of elements such as gravel, a transparent protective cover 84 is arranged. between the exterior of the vehicle and the electronic vision system 80.
Une première extrémité libre 86 de la platine amovible 82 est reliée à la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 par des moyens de liaisons 83, tels qu'un système par emboîtement élastique qui permettent, lors de la fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur l'ouvrant arrière, d'absorber les dispersions dimensionnelles des différents éléments, et les tolérances de la position des moyens de fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur le panneau d'habillage externe 16.A first free end 86 of the removable plate 82 is connected to the rear closing plate 40 by connection means 83, such as a system by elastic interlocking which allow, during the fixing of the equipment module 30 on the opening the rear, absorbing the dimensional dispersions of the different elements, and the tolerances of the position of the means for fixing the equipment module 30 on the external covering panel 16.
Une seconde extrémité libre 88 de la platine amovible 82 comporte un point d'ancrage 90 avec l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule. Un élément amortisseur 92 est interposé entre le point d'ancrage 90 et la seconde extrémité libre 88 pour absorber les vibrations de l'ouvrant arrière de façon que le système électronique de vision 80 soit le plus stable possible et fournisse à l'utilisateur des informations précises.A second free end 88 of the removable plate 82 has an anchoring point 90 with the rear opening of the vehicle. A damping element 92 is interposed between the anchoring point 90 and the second free end 88 to absorb the vibrations of the rear window so that the electronic vision system 80 is as stable as possible and provides the user with information accurate.
Lorsque le module d'équipement 30 comportant le système électronique de vision 80 est assemblé avec l'ouvrant arrière, l'étanchéité au niveau de l'orifice du panneau d'habillage externe de l'ouvrant arrière permettant le passage du système électronique de vision 80 est obtenue par l'agencement d'un joint 94 de forme générale circulaire dans une gorge prévue à cet effet dans une paroi d'appui arrière 95 du capot de protection 84. Ainsi, lors du serrage des éléments de fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur l'ouvrant arrière, le joint 94 est comprimé entre la paroi avant du panneau d'habillage externe et la gorge du capot de protection 84.When the equipment module 30 comprising the electronic vision system 80 is assembled with the rear window, the seal at the orifice of the outer trim panel of the rear window allowing the passage of the electronic vision system 80 is obtained by the arrangement of a seal 94 of generally circular shape in a groove provided for this purpose in a rear support wall 95 of the protective cover 84. Thus, when tightening the fastening elements of the module equipment 30 on the rear leaf, the seal 94 is compressed between the front wall of the external covering panel and the groove of the protective cover 84.
Lorsque la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 comporte des moyens de liaison 83, elle peut être utilisée indifféremment pour des véhicules qui sont équipés ou non d'un système électronique de vision 80. Les coûts de stockage, de conception et de fabrication d'une telle plaque de fermeture arrière 40 sont donc fortement diminués. Le système électronique est relié électriquement à une source d'énergie par des fils 96 dont l'extrémité libre est connectée à des pistes conductrices, non représentées sur la figure 6, qui sont avantageusement noyées dans la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 du moteur 32. Les pistes noyées permettent aussi de transmettre l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur à un système de traitement, qui transmet ensuite l'information à un dispositif d'affichage à bord du véhicule.When the rear closure plate 40 includes connecting means 83, it can be used indifferently for vehicles which may or may not be equipped with an electronic vision system 80. The costs of storage, design and manufacture of such a rear closure plate 40 are therefore greatly reduced. The electronic system is electrically connected to an energy source by wires 96, the free end of which is connected to conductive tracks, not shown in FIG. 6, which are advantageously embedded in the rear closing plate 40 of the motor 32. The flooded tracks also make it possible to transmit the information representative of the external environment to a processing system, which then transmits the information to a display device on board the vehicle.
Le dispositif d'affichage fournit une image représentative de l'environnement extérieur en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision 80. Ainsi le dispositif d'affichage tel qu'un écran de contrôle fournit au conducteur une vue de l'environnement se trouvant à l'arrière du véhicule. Un tel système électronique de vision optique 80 associé au dispositif d'affichage permet par exemple de remplacer le rétroviseur intérieur du véhicule.The display device provides a representative image of the external environment vis-à-vis the electronic vision system 80. Thus the display device such as a control screen provides the driver with a view of the environment. located at the rear of the vehicle. Such an electronic optical vision system 80 associated with the display device makes it possible, for example, to replace the interior rear view mirror of the vehicle.
Le système de traitement peut aussi déterminer un paramètre relatif à un objet, qui peut être un autre véhicule à l'arrêt ou en mouvement, de l'environnement extérieur.The processing system can also determine a parameter relating to an object, which may be another stationary or moving vehicle, from the external environment.
Le paramètre peut être la vitesse relative ou la distance entre l'objet et le véhicule. Le système électronique de vision 80 permet alors d'assister le conducteur lors d'une manœuvre, notamment lors d'un créneau, en lui indiquant la distance qui sépare l'arrière de son véhicule et l'objet situé à l'arrière.The parameter can be the relative speed or the distance between the object and the vehicle. The electronic vision system 80 then makes it possible to assist the driver during a maneuver, in particular during a slot, by indicating to him the distance which separates the rear of his vehicle and the object situated at the rear.
Le système électronique de vision 80 peut aussi être situé à l'intérieur de l'habitacle ou du coffre du véhicule. Dans ce cas, il peut être fixé sur la partie supérieure 61 de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 de façon que l'objectif du système électronique de vision 80 soit en vis-à-vis de la lunette arrière.The electronic vision system 80 can also be located inside the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle. In this case, it can be fixed on the upper part 61 of the rear closure plate 40 so that the objective of the electronic vision system 80 is vis-à-vis the rear window.
Le système électronique de vision 80 peut aussi être reçu dans la partie supérieure d'habillage 61 de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.The electronic vision system 80 can also be received in the upper covering part 61 of the rear closure plate 40.
Dans tous les cas, des pistes électriques 44 noyées dans la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 permettent l'alimentation électrique du système électronique de vision 80 ainsi que l'échange des signaux avec le système de traitement.In all cases, electrical tracks 44 embedded in the rear closure plate 40 allow the supply the electronic vision system 80 as well as the exchange of signals with the processing system.
Selon une autre variante, un accessoire comporte un capteur de pluie et/ou de givre et/ou de salissures 100. Un tel capteur 100 doit être protégé entre le moment auquel il est assemblé à la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 et le moment auquel le module d'équipement 30 est fixé sur l'ouvrant arrière d'un véhicule. Souvent, les lieux d'assemblage de la plaque de fermeture 40, généralement chez son fabricant, et le lieu de fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule, généralement chez le constructeur du véhicule automobile, sont différents. Le capteur de pluie 100 nécessite une protection, qui peut être un emballage, efficace contre les salissures et les chocs. Une autre solution consiste à transporter le capteur 100 et la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 de façon indépendante et à les assembler au moment de la fixation du module d'équipement 30 sur l'ouvrant arrière du véhicule. L'opération d'assemblage nécessite des manipulations délicates telles que le raccordement électrique du capteur de pluie 100 et de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.According to another variant, an accessory comprises a rain and / or frost and / or dirt sensor 100. Such a sensor 100 must be protected between the time at which it is assembled to the rear closure plate 40 and the time at which the equipment module 30 is fixed to the rear opening of a vehicle. Often, the places of assembly of the closure plate 40, generally at its manufacturer, and the place of attachment of the equipment module 30 on the rear window of the vehicle, generally at the manufacturer of the motor vehicle, are different. The rain sensor 100 requires protection, which can be a packaging, effective against dirt and shocks. Another solution consists in transporting the sensor 100 and the rear closure plate 40 independently and assembling them when the equipment module 30 is fixed to the rear window of the vehicle. The assembly operation requires delicate manipulations such as the electrical connection of the rain sensor 100 and the rear closure plate 40.
L'invention propose, lors de la fabrication du capteur de pluie 100, de protéger sa partie active (c'est-à-dire la patrie du capteur qui permet de capter des informations), par un capot de protection 102 conformément à la figure 7. Ensuite, lors de l'assemblage de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40, le capteur de pluie 100 et le capot de protection 102 sont fixés par des moyens 104 sur la plaque fermeture 40.The invention proposes, during the manufacture of the rain sensor 100, to protect its active part (that is to say the homeland of the sensor which makes it possible to capture information), by a protective cover 102 in accordance with the figure. 7. Then, during assembly of the rear closure plate 40, the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 are fixed by means 104 on the closure plate 40.
Les moyens 104 de fixation sont représentés en détail à la figure 8. Ils consistent en un réceptacle 106 dont le diamètre intérieur est complémentaire au diamètre extérieur du capot de protection 102. La hauteur du capot de protection 102 est sensiblement supérieure à la profondeur du réceptacle 106. Lors de l'assemblage de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40, le capteur de pluie 100 et le capot de protection 102 sont reçus dans le réceptacle 106.The fixing means 104 are shown in detail in FIG. 8. They consist of a receptacle 106 whose internal diameter is complementary to the external diameter of the protective cover 102. The height of the protective cover 102 is substantially greater than the depth of the receptacle 106. During the assembly of the rear closing plate 40, the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 are received in the receptacle 106.
La paroi annulaire du réceptacle 106 comporte des moyens de retenue 107 qui sont ici quatre pattes de retenue 108, 1 10,The annular wall of the receptacle 106 comprises retaining means 107 which are here four retaining lugs 108, 110,
1 12, d'orientation longitudinale, dont seulement sont représentées à la figure 8. Elles sont diamétralement opposées deux 108, 1 10 à deux 1 12.1 12, of longitudinal orientation, of which only are shown in Figure 8. They are diametrically opposed two 108, 1 10 to two 1 12.
Les pattes 108, 1 10 et 1 12 permettent de retenir longitudinalement le capteur de pluie 100 et le capot de protection 102 respectivement. En effet, elles comportent des bossages qui sont en appui sur la paroi transversale d'extrémité 1 16 du capteur de pluie 100 et sur la face d'extrémité libre de la paroi annulaire 1 18 du capot de protection 102 respectivement. Ainsi, lors de l'assemblage de la plaque de fermeture arrière 40, le capteur de pluie 100 et le capot de protection 102 sont engagés dans le réceptacle 106 et retenu par les pattes 108, 1 10 et 1 12 qui 100 déformables élastiquement.The tabs 108, 1 10 and 1 12 make it possible to retain the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 longitudinally respectively. In fact, they include bosses which are supported on the transverse end wall 1 16 of the rain sensor 100 and on the free end face of the annular wall 1 18 of the protective cover 102 respectively. Thus, during the assembly of the rear closure plate 40, the rain sensor 100 and the protective cover 102 are engaged in the receptacle 106 and retained by the tabs 108, 1 10 and 1 12 which 100 elastically deformable.
Le capteur de pluie 100 est protégé des salissures et des chocs par un dispositif simple.The rain sensor 100 is protected from dirt and shocks by a simple device.
Lors de la fixation de la plaque de fermeture 40 sur l'ouvrant arrière, le simple écartement par déformation élastique des deux pattes 108 et 1 10 permet de libérer le capteur de pluie 100, le capot de protection 102 qui est inutile au fonctionnement du capteur 100, est maintenu à l'intérieur du réceptacle 106 par les deux autres pattes 1 12. L'opération d'extraction du capteur 100 est rapide et est d'une grande simplicité.When fixing the closure plate 40 on the rear window, the simple spacing by elastic deformation of the two tabs 108 and 1 10 makes it possible to release the rain sensor 100, the protective cover 102 which is useless for the operation of the sensor 100, is held inside the receptacle 106 by the other two lugs 1 12. The operation of extracting the sensor 100 is rapid and is very simple.
Une telle réalisation permet de diminuer les coûts liés à la logistique, et le temps de montage notamment lors de la fixation du module d'équipement entre sur l'ouvrant arrière.Such an embodiment makes it possible to reduce the costs linked to the logistics, and the assembly time in particular during the fixing of the equipment module between on the rear window.
De tels réceptacles 106 et moyens de retenue 107 peuvent être utilisés pour tout autre accessoire.Such receptacles 106 and retaining means 107 can be used for any other accessory.
La figure 6 représente aussi deux nervures 120 qui sont réalisées sur la face supérieure de la partie supérieure 61 d'habillage du feu de stop 34. Les nervures 120 permettent le guidage, selon la direction longitudinale, du panneau d'habillage (non représenté sur cette figure) de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre de véhicule. Des moyens de verrouillage, non représentés, permettent d'immobiliser le panneau d'habillage par rapport au module d'équipement 30.FIG. 6 also represents two ribs 120 which are produced on the upper face of the upper part 61 covering the brake light 34. The ribs 120 allow the guide, in the longitudinal direction, of the covering panel (not shown in this figure) from inside the passenger compartment and / or the vehicle boot. Locking means, not shown, make it possible to immobilize the covering panel relative to the equipment module 30.
La figure 9 représente un second mode de réalisation de l'invention.FIG. 9 represents a second embodiment of the invention.
Selon le second mode de réalisation, c'est la plaque de fermeture arrière 40 qui porte directement le bloc d'éclairage 36. Le feu de signalisation 34 est monté dans un support de feu 124 qui est fixé à la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.According to the second embodiment, it is the rear closing plate 40 which directly carries the lighting unit 36. The signaling light 34 is mounted in a light support 124 which is fixed to the rear closing plate 40.
Des moyens de réglage 122 de la position longitudinale du feu de signalisation 34 sont situés entre le support de feu 124 et la plaque de fermeture arrière 40.Adjustment means 122 for the longitudinal position of the signaling light 34 are located between the light support 124 and the rear closing plate 40.
Selon un autre mode de réalisation non représenté, le support de feu constitue une seule pièce avec la plaque de fermeture arrière. Ainsi, un ressort de type hélicoïdal peut être interposé entre le fond avant du support de feu et la face arrière du feu de façon à exercer un effort longitudinal qui tend à plaquer le feu contre la face intérieure de la lunette.According to another embodiment not shown, the light support constitutes a single piece with the rear closure plate. Thus, a helical type spring can be interposed between the front bottom of the light support and the rear face of the light so as to exert a longitudinal force which tends to press the light against the inner face of the telescope.
Le second et le troisième modes de réalisation permettent de diminuer encore le nombre de pièces du module 30, et par conséquent son temps et son coût d'assemblage. The second and third embodiments make it possible to further reduce the number of parts of the module 30, and consequently its time and its cost of assembly.

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REVENDICATIONS 1 . Module d'équipement (30) pour un ouvrant arrière (1 1 ) de véhicule automobile du type qui comporte une platine de support (42) sur laquelle sont rapportés des accessoires, notamment un moteur d'entraînement (32) d'un dispositif d'essuie- glace, caractérisé en ce que la platine de support (42) forme plaque de fermeture (40) du moteur d'entraînement (32) du dispositif d'essuie-glace. CLAIMS 1. Equipment module (30) for a rear window (1 1) of a motor vehicle of the type which includes a support plate (42) on which accessories are attached, in particular a drive motor (32) of a device for 'wiper, characterized in that the support plate (42) forms closing plate (40) of the drive motor (32) of the wiper device.
2. Module d'équipement (30) de véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la plaque de fermeture (40) du moteur d'entraînement (32) est en matériau isolant de l'électricité et est surmoulée autour d'au moins une piste ou câble (44) en matériau conducteur électriquement pour l'alimentation électrique, d'au moins un accessoire porté ou non par la platine de support (42), ou pour l'échange de signaux avec cet accessoire.2. Motor vehicle equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the closing plate (40) of the drive motor (32) is made of an electrically insulating material and is molded around at least one track or cable (44) made of electrically conductive material for the power supply, of at least one accessory whether or not carried by the support plate (42), or for the exchange of signals with this accessory.
3. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un connecteur électrique (46) d'alimentation du module (30) dont le corps est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture (40) et qui est relié électriquement à une première extrémité d'au moins une piste (44) d'alimentation électrique.3. Equipment module (30) according to one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that it comprises at least one electrical connector (46) supplying the module (30) whose body is molded with the plate closure (40) and which is electrically connected to a first end of at least one electrical supply track (44).
4. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un connecteur (46) unique d'alimentation de toutes les pistes d'alimentation (44) électrique du module (30).4. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that it comprises a single connector (46) supplying all the electrical supply tracks (44) of the module (30).
5. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins une connexion (50) d'alimentation électrique d'au moins un accessoire dont le corps est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture (40) et qui est relié électriquement à une seconde extrémité d'au moins une piste (44) d'alimentation électrique d'au moins un accessoire. 5. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one connection (50) for supplying electricity to at least one accessory, the body of which is molded with the plate. closure (40) and which is electrically connected to a second end of at least one track (44) for supplying electrical power to at least one accessory.
6. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un élément de montage et/ou de fixation (62) d'au moins un accessoire qui est moulé avec la plaque de fermeture (40). 6. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one mounting and / or fixing element (62) of at least one accessory which is molded with the closing plate (40).
7. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un accessoire comporte une source lumineuse.7. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an accessory comprises a light source.
8. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'intérieur (36) de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule.8. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the light source comprises an interior lighting block (36) of the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle.
9. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une des revendications 7 ou 8, caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse comporte un feu de signalisation arrière, notamment un feu de signalisation de freinage (34), de changement de direction, de recul, ou un feu antibrouillard, ou une partie d'un tel feu.9. Equipment module (30) according to one of claims 7 or 8, characterized in that the light source comprises a rear signaling light, in particular a brake signaling light (34), change of direction, recoil, or a fog light, or part of such a light.
10. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le feu de signalisation arrière est en appui contre la face intérieure d'une lunette arrière (12) portée par l'ouvrant arrière (1 1 ) du véhicule automobile, notamment avec interposition d'un joint (64), ou est en appui sur le contour de l'ouverture d'un panneau d'habillage externe (16) de l'ouvrant (1 1 ).10. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rear signal light is in abutment against the inner face of a rear window (12) carried by the rear window (1 1) of the vehicle automobile, in particular with the interposition of a seal (64), or is supported on the contour of the opening of an external trim panel (16) of the opening (1 1).
1 1 . Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une revendications 9 ou 10, caractérisé en ce que la plaque de fermeture (40) comporte des moyens de réglage (66) de la position du feu de signalisation arrière par rapport à la face intérieure de la lunette arrière (12) ou d'une ouverture (14) d'un panneau d'habillage externe (16) d'un ouvrant (1 1 ). 1 1. Equipment module (30) according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the closing plate (40) comprises means for adjusting (66) the position of the rear signal light relative to the inner face of the rear window (12) or an opening (14) of an external covering panel (16) of an opening (1 1).
12. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication 7, caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'extérieur du véhicule, tel qu'un bloc d'éclairage de la plaque d'immatriculation. 12. Equipment module (30) according to claim 7, characterized in that the light source comprises a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit from the license plate.
13. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un accessoire comporte des moyens de positionnement (23), en position de parcage, d'un bras d'essuie-glace du dispositif d'essuie-glace. 13. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an accessory comprises positioning means (23), in the parking position, of a wiper arm of the device wiper.
14. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'un au moins des accessoires, tel que l'arbre de sortie (22) du moteur d'entraînement (32) du dispositif d'essuie-glace et/ou les moyens de positionnement d'un bras d'essuie-glace, est accessible depuis l'extérieur du véhicule au travers d'une ouverture (26) aménagée dans un panneau d'habillage externe (16) de l'ouvrant arrière (1 1 ) du véhicule ou d'une ouverture aménagée dans une lunette arrière (12).14. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one of the accessories, such as the output shaft (22) of the drive motor (32) of the device wiper and / or the means for positioning a wiper arm, is accessible from outside the vehicle through an opening (26) formed in an external trim panel (16) the rear opening (1 1) of the vehicle or an opening in a rear window (12).
15. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un accessoire comporte un système électronique de vision (80), notamment une caméra, qui est orienté vers l'extérieur du véhicule et qui fournit une information représentative de l'environnement extérieur situé en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision (80). 15. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an accessory comprises an electronic vision system (80), in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system (80).
16. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur est traitée par un système de traitement, puis est transmise à un dispositif d'affichage à bord du véhicule qui fournit une image représentative de l'environnement extérieur en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision (80).16. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the information representative of the external environment is processed by a processing system, then is transmitted to a display device on board the vehicle which provides a representative image of the external environment vis-à-vis the electronic vision system (80).
17. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une des revendications 15 ou 16, caractérisé en ce que l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur est fournie à un système de traitement qui détermine au moins un paramètre relatif à un objet de l'environnement extérieur, tel que la vitesse relative ou la distance entre l'objet de l'environnement extérieur et le véhicule. 17. Equipment module (30) according to one of claims 15 or 16, characterized in that the information representative of the external environment is supplied to a processing system which determines at least one parameter relating to an object of the external environment, such as the relative speed or the distance between the object of the external environment and the vehicle.
18. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'objet de l'environnement extérieur est un autre véhicule.18. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the object of the external environment is another vehicle.
19. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 15 à 18, caractérisé en ce que le système électronique de vision (80) est situé à l'intérieur de l'habitacle ou du coffre du véhicule en vis-à-vis d'une lunette arrière (12) portée par l'ouvrant (1 1 ).19. Equipment module (30) according to any one of claims 15 to 18, characterized in that the electronic vision system (80) is located inside the passenger compartment or the trunk of the vehicle vis- vis-à-vis a rear window (12) carried by the opening (1 1).
20. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 15 à 19, caractérisé en ce que le système électronique de vision (80) est situé à l'intérieur de la structure de l'ouvrant arrière (1 1 ), et en ce qu'une ouverture est aménagée dans un panneau d'habillage externe (16) de l'ouvrant arrière (11 ) pour permettre la vision du système électronique (80). 20. Equipment module (30) according to any one of claims 15 to 19, characterized in that the electronic vision system (80) is located inside the structure of the rear window (1 1) , and in that an opening is arranged in an external covering panel (16) of the rear opening (11) to allow the vision of the electronic system (80).
21 . Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 15 à 20, caractérisé en ce que le système électronique de vision (80) est fixé sur une platine amovible (82) qui est reliée à la plaque de fermeture (40) par des moyens de liaison (83) qui permettent d'absorber des dispersions dimen- sionnelles lors de la fixation du module (30) sur l'ouvrant (1 1 ).21. Equipment module (30) according to any one of claims 15 to 20, characterized in that the electronic vision system (80) is fixed on a removable plate (82) which is connected to the closing plate (40) by connecting means (83) which make it possible to absorb dimensional dispersions when the module (30) is fixed to the opening (1 1).
22. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que, lors de l'assemblage du module d'équipement (30), tout ou partie d'un accessoire est reçue dans un réceptacle (106) dans lequel il est maintenu temporairement par des moyens de retenue (107) de façon à le protéger, et en ce que, lors de la fixation du module d'équipement (30) sur l'ouvrant (1 1 ), l'accessoire peut être extrait du réceptacle (106).22. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that, during the assembly of the equipment module (30), all or part of an accessory is received in a receptacle ( 106) in which it is temporarily held by retaining means (107) so as to protect it, and in that, when fixing the equipment module (30) on the opening (1 1), the accessory can be removed from the receptacle (106).
23. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la partie de l'accessoire qui est reçue dans le réceptacle (106) est protégée par un capot de protection (102), et en ce que les moyens de retenue (107) permettent de maintenir le capot de protection (102) dans le réceptacle (106) de façon indépendante de l'accessoire. 23. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the part of the accessory which is received in the receptacle (106) is protected by a protective cover (102), and in that the means retainers (107) hold the protective cover (102) in the receptacle (106) independently of the accessory.
24. Module d'équipement (30) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que lors de l'extraction de l'accessoire, le capot de protection (102) est maintenu dans le réceptacle par les moyens de retenue (107). 24. Equipment module (30) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that during the extraction of the accessory, the protective cover (102) is held in the receptacle by the retaining means (107).
25. Module d'équipement (30) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'un accessoire comporte un capteur de pluie ou de givre ou de salissures (100). 25. Equipment module (30) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that an accessory comprises a rain or frost or dirt sensor (100).
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