EP1349749A1 - Trim panel and motor vehicle door equipped with same - Google Patents

Trim panel and motor vehicle door equipped with same

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EP1349749A1
EP1349749A1 EP01996481A EP01996481A EP1349749A1 EP 1349749 A1 EP1349749 A1 EP 1349749A1 EP 01996481 A EP01996481 A EP 01996481A EP 01996481 A EP01996481 A EP 01996481A EP 1349749 A1 EP1349749 A1 EP 1349749A1
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panel
motor
window regulator
door
interior
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Carlo Bertolini
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Valeo Comfort and Driving Assistance SAS
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Valeo Securite Habitacle SAS
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/04—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
    • B60J5/0412—Lower door structure
    • B60J5/0416—Assembly panels to be installed in doors as a module with components, e.g. lock or window lifter, attached thereto
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60R—VEHICLES, VEHICLE FITTINGS, OR VEHICLE PARTS, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • B60R13/00—Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decorating; Arrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
    • B60R13/02—Internal Trim mouldings ; Internal Ledges; Wall liners for passenger compartments; Roof liners

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  • the present invention relates to a trim panel for a motor vehicle which can be provided with equipment such as a lock and / or a loudspeaker and a door equipped with such a panel.
  • Vehicle doors are known, the various interior elements of which (window lifter, lock, rods, bottom window guide slide, interior opening control, etc.) are assembled through the panel forming an interior structure of the door, then are covered internally by a trim panel.
  • This type of door that can be described as a "classic" door requires all the interior elements of the. door must be mounted either on a separate door assembly line or on the assembly line of the motor vehicle.
  • the car manufacturer prefers, for the sake of optimizing its assembly line, that it be provided with door modules on which are already mounted. or pre-assembled various interior door fittings. For the manufacturer, the assembly of the door is therefore reduced to mounting the door module and making the necessary connections with the rest of the vehicle.
  • the door module or the door cassette is in the form of a support structure for the interior equipment of the door, for example a sheet metal plate, which closes the opening made in the interior panel of the door.
  • the installation of the interior trim panel ensures the finishing of the door by covering this support structure.
  • EP 0 967 097 also discloses a trim panel which is overmolded on a metal insert which stiffens its structure and allows more complex interior elements to be mounted on this panel.
  • this type of trim panel has the disadvantage that the entire interior of the door becomes a humid space. Since we want to integrate more and more interior elements in the door that fear humidity such as the window regulator motor and in particular other electronic components, such a solution is not suitable, because it requires expensive waterproof connectors and housings with limited reliability. Indeed, these elements must in this case be specifically designed for a humid space thus increasing the cost price of these elements and therefore of the door.
  • Document DE 1 97 32 225 discloses a door module which has a seal on its periphery so that, when assembled, the space of the door casing is divided by the module into a humid space and a dry space delimited between the module and a trim panel mounted on the door frame. In this way, all humidity-sensitive electrical components can be installed in the dry space of the door.
  • the trim panel is mounted in addition to the door, the cost / functionality ratio of the module is not fully optimized.
  • the present invention aims to overcome these various drawbacks by proposing an improved trim panel.
  • the subject of the invention is a trim panel for a door structure of a motor vehicle, comprising sealing means arranged so that in the mounted state of the panel, the latter separates the interior of the door structure forming a wet area of the interior of the passenger compartment of the vehicle forming a dry area, characterized in that it comprises on its face intended to be directed towards the interior of the passenger compartment a hollow to receive an electric motor from a window regulator and openings made in this hollow part to allow mechanical coupling between said motor and a window regulator drum housing on either side of the panel so that in the assembled state, the motor is in the dry zone and the window regulator mechanism in the wet zone.
  • the trim panel according to the invention may also include one or more of the following characteristics:
  • the window regulator mechanism comprises a drum unit directly coupled to the electric motor, - an electric control unit for electrical equipment is placed in the hollow part of the panel in the dry area,
  • said electrical control unit is made in one piece with the housing of the electric motor, - it comprises at said openings seals,
  • the cover for the electric controls of the window regulator - it has in its hollow part mounting openings and associated removable shutters.
  • the invention further relates to a door structure of a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a panel as defined above, a window regulator with its electric motor arranged in the dry area and its window regulator mechanism arranged in humid areas.
  • FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an automobile door structure and a trim panel according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 represents a sectional view along the axis 11-11 of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 3 represents a sectional view along the axis III-III of FIG. 1,
  • Figure 4 shows a sectional view along the axis VI-VI of Figure 1.
  • FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of a door structure 1 of a motor vehicle and a trim panel 2 according to the invention.
  • This door 1 comprises a lower part 3 forming a box 4 and an upper part forming a frame (of which only a part of the uprights is shown) delimiting a bay 5 closable by a window not shown.
  • the box 4 comprises an external metal wall 7 and an internal metal lining 9 defining an internal opening 11 of the box.
  • the panel 2 according to the invention is fixed in the direction of the arrows 12 on this lining 9 as will be explained below.
  • the trim panel 2 is shown in such a way that the side 1 3 of the panel 2 intended to be turned, in the assembled state, is seen towards the interior of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, therefore the face of the panel facing away from door 1.
  • the panel 2 has a generally rectangular shape and is preferably made in a single piece of plastic, possibly. reinforced with glass fibers or natural fibers. Of course, it may have on its face opposite the door 1 reinforcing ribs to improve its mechanical strength.
  • the face 1 3 of the panel has a finished appearance as is known for trim panels. Thus, a covering skin can be placed on this face 1 3.
  • the panel 2 comprises sealing means 1 5 arranged so that in the mounted state of the panel 2, the latter separates in a sealed manner the interior of the door structure forming a wet zone 16 from the interior of the passenger compartment forming a dry zone 1 7.
  • These sealing means comprise in particular a peripheral seal 1 8, for example a flexible seal, disposed around the periphery of the panel 2 on the face thereof intended to be opposite door structure 2.
  • the panel 2 can be provided with various equipment such as an interior handle 22, a pre-assembled electric lock 23, and more particularly a window regulator 25 shown diagrammatically in dotted lines. Other equipment can also be provided.
  • the window regulator 25 essentially consists of a window regulator mechanism for guiding the window during its movement and an associated drive of the mechanism.
  • the window regulator 25 is of the so-called “double lift” type and the window regulator mechanism comprises two parallel rails 27 for guiding cables 29 and 31 which are wound on a reel in a cable box 33, also called the drum housing (see also Figure 2).
  • the rails 27 and the drum housing 33 are in the assembled state of the panel 2 with the window not shown in the humid space 16.
  • the cable reel is moved by means of a drive for the window regulator mechanism produced by an electric motor 37.
  • the trim panel 2 according to the invention comprises a hollow portion 39 in which is received the electric motor 37.
  • the hollow part 39 has openings 40 formed in the wall to allow mechanical coupling between the drum housing 33 and the motor 37, for example by screws 43.
  • the openings 40 are provided with seals 41 mounted on the other face 1 7 of the trim panel 2.
  • a box 45 for electrical and / or electronic control of electrical equipment such as an electric lock 23 or window lifter 25 is also arranged, with the motor 37, in the hollow part 39 of the panel in the dry zone 17.
  • the electrical control unit 45 is made in one piece with the housing of the electric motor 37, which makes it possible to reduce the number of connectors required.
  • the housing 45 is separated from the housing of the electric motor and where the latter are connected via connectors can be envisaged.
  • the trim panel has, in its hollow part 39, mounting openings 50 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) and associated removable waterproof shutters 52. As shown in FIG. 3, the location of the mounting openings and their size are chosen to facilitate mounting of the window 53, in particular its attachment to slides 54 of the rails 27 of the window lifter.
  • a cover 60 (see FIG. 1) which covers the hollow portion 39 in the assembled state is provided to finish the trim panel 2.
  • electrical controls (buttons) 62 are carried by this cover 60 and connected by electric wires (not shown) to the control box 45.
  • a wall 70 is attached at the level of an opening 72 of the trim panel to delimit a storage bin 74.

Abstract

The invention concerns a trim panel (2) for a motor vehicle door structure (1), comprising sealing means (15) arranged such that when the panel (2) is mounted, the latter hermetically separates the inside of the door structure forming a wet zone (16) from the inside of the vehicle passenger compartment forming a dry zone (17). The panel comprises on its surface designed to be oriented inwards of the passenger compartment a hollow portion (39) for receiving an electric motor (37) of a window control switch (25) and openings (40) arranged in said hollow portion (39) to enable mechanical coupling between said motor (37) and a window-lift mechanism (33) on either side of the panel (2) such that when assembled, the motor (37) is located in dry zone (7) and the window-lift mechanism (33) in wet zone (16).

Description

PANNEAU DE GARNISSAGE ET PORTE DE VEHICULE AUTOMOBILE EQUIPPEE DE CE PANNEAU DE GARNISSAGE TRIM PANEL AND MOTOR VEHICLE DOOR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH TRIM PANEL
La présente invention concerne un panneau de garnissage de véhicule automobile pouvant être pourvu d'équipements tels qu'une serrure et/ou un haut-parleur et une porte équipée d'un tel panneau. On connaît des portes de véhicule dont les divers éléments intérieurs (lève-vitre, serrure, tringles, coulisse de guidage du bas de vitre, commande d'ouverture intérieure, ...) sont assemblés à travers le panneau formant une structure intérieure de la porte, puis sont recouverts intérieurement par un panneau de garnissage. Ce type de porte que l'on peut -qualifier de porte « classique » nécessite que tous les éléments intérieurs de la. porte doivent être montés soit sur une chaîne de montage de porte séparée, soit sur la chaîne de montage du véhicule automobile.The present invention relates to a trim panel for a motor vehicle which can be provided with equipment such as a lock and / or a loudspeaker and a door equipped with such a panel. Vehicle doors are known, the various interior elements of which (window lifter, lock, rods, bottom window guide slide, interior opening control, etc.) are assembled through the panel forming an interior structure of the door, then are covered internally by a trim panel. This type of door that can be described as a "classic" door requires all the interior elements of the. door must be mounted either on a separate door assembly line or on the assembly line of the motor vehicle.
Or, étant donné que ces éléments sont généralement fournis par des équipementiers et proviennent souvent de diverses origines, le constructeur automobile préfère dans un soucis d'optimisation de sa chaîne de montage que l'on lui fournisse des modules de porte sur lesquels sont déjà montés ou préassemblés divers équipements intérieurs de porte. Pour le constructeur, l'assemblage de la porte se réduit donc à monter le module de porte et de faire des connexions nécessaires avec le reste du véhicule.However, since these elements are generally supplied by equipment manufacturers and often come from various origins, the car manufacturer prefers, for the sake of optimizing its assembly line, that it be provided with door modules on which are already mounted. or pre-assembled various interior door fittings. For the manufacturer, the assembly of the door is therefore reduced to mounting the door module and making the necessary connections with the rest of the vehicle.
Le module de porte ou la cassette de porte se présente sous forme d'une structure de support des équipements intérieurs de la porte, par exemple une platine en tôle, qui vient refermer l'ouverture pratiquée dans le panneau intérieur de la porte. La mise en place du panneau intérieur de garnissage assure la finition de la porte par recouvrement de cette structure de support.The door module or the door cassette is in the form of a support structure for the interior equipment of the door, for example a sheet metal plate, which closes the opening made in the interior panel of the door. The installation of the interior trim panel ensures the finishing of the door by covering this support structure.
Afin d'éviter la mise en place de cette structure de support tout en conservant le préassemblage des éléments intérieurs de la porte, il a été proposé dans FR - A - 2 648 762 un panneau de garnissage muni sur sa face tournée vers l'intérieur de la porte de moyens de fixation et de préassemblage sur ce panneau d'éléments intérieurs de la porte.In order to avoid the installation of this support structure while preserving the preassembly of the interior elements of the door, it has been proposed in FR - A - 2 648 762 a trim panel provided on its face facing inward of the door for fixing and pre-assembly means on this panel of interior elements of the door.
On connaît aussi de EP 0 967 097 un panneau de garnissage qui est surmoulé sur un insert métallique ce qui rigidifie sa structure et permet de monter sur ce panneau des éléments intérieurs plus complexes.EP 0 967 097 also discloses a trim panel which is overmolded on a metal insert which stiffens its structure and allows more complex interior elements to be mounted on this panel.
Cependant, ce type de panneau de garnissage présente l'inconvénient que tout l'intérieur de la porte devient un espace humide. Etant donné que l'on souhaite intégrer dans la porte de plus en plus d'éléments intérieurs qui craignent l'humidité tels que le moteur du lève- vitre et en particulier d'autres composants électroniques, une telle solution n'est pas adaptée, car elle nécessite des connecteurs et boîtiers étanches coûteux et d'une fiabilité limitée. En effet, ces éléments doivent dans ce cas être spécifiquement conçus pour un espace humide augmentant ainsi le prix de revient de ces éléments et donc de la porte.However, this type of trim panel has the disadvantage that the entire interior of the door becomes a humid space. Since we want to integrate more and more interior elements in the door that fear humidity such as the window regulator motor and in particular other electronic components, such a solution is not suitable, because it requires expensive waterproof connectors and housings with limited reliability. Indeed, these elements must in this case be specifically designed for a humid space thus increasing the cost price of these elements and therefore of the door.
Du document DE 1 97 32 225, on connaît un module de porte qui présente sur sa périphérie un joint d'étanchéité de sorte, qu'à l'état monté, l'espace du caisson de la porte est divisé par le module en un espace humide et un espace sec délimité entre le module et un panneau de garnissage monté sur le cadre de la porte. Ainsi, tous les composants électriques craignant l'humidité peuvent être montés dans l'espace sec de la porte.Document DE 1 97 32 225 discloses a door module which has a seal on its periphery so that, when assembled, the space of the door casing is divided by the module into a humid space and a dry space delimited between the module and a trim panel mounted on the door frame. In this way, all humidity-sensitive electrical components can be installed in the dry space of the door.
Toutefois, du fait que le panneau de garnissage vient se monter en sus sur la porte, le rapport coût/fonctionnalités du module n'est pas entièrement optimisé.However, because the trim panel is mounted in addition to the door, the cost / functionality ratio of the module is not fully optimized.
La présente invention vise à pallier ces divers inconvénients en proposant un panneau de garnissage amélioré.The present invention aims to overcome these various drawbacks by proposing an improved trim panel.
A cet effet, l'invention a pour objet un panneau de garnissage pour structure de porte de véhicule automobile, comprenant des moyens d'étanchéité agencés de manière qu'à l'état monté du panneau, celui-ci sépare de façon étanche l'intérieur de la structure de porte formant une zone humide de l'intérieur de l'habitacle du véhicule formant une zone sèche, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte sur sa face destinée à être dirigée vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle une partie en creux pour recevoir un moteur électrique d'un lève-vitre et des ouvertures ménagées dans cette partie en creux pour permettre un accouplement mécanique entre ledit moteur et un boîtier de tambour de lève-vitre de part et d'autre du panneau de manière qu'à l'état assemblé, le moteur se trouve en zone sèche et le mécanisme de lève-vitre en zone humide. Le panneau de garnissage selon l'invention peut comporter en outre une ou plusieurs des caractéristiques suivantes :To this end, the subject of the invention is a trim panel for a door structure of a motor vehicle, comprising sealing means arranged so that in the mounted state of the panel, the latter separates the interior of the door structure forming a wet area of the interior of the passenger compartment of the vehicle forming a dry area, characterized in that it comprises on its face intended to be directed towards the interior of the passenger compartment a hollow to receive an electric motor from a window regulator and openings made in this hollow part to allow mechanical coupling between said motor and a window regulator drum housing on either side of the panel so that in the assembled state, the motor is in the dry zone and the window regulator mechanism in the wet zone. The trim panel according to the invention may also include one or more of the following characteristics:
- le mécanisme de lève-vitre comprend un boîtier de tambour couplé directement au moteur électrique, - un boîtier de commande électrique des équipements électriques est disposé dans la partie en creux du panneau en zone sèche,- the window regulator mechanism comprises a drum unit directly coupled to the electric motor, - an electric control unit for electrical equipment is placed in the hollow part of the panel in the dry area,
- ledit boîtier de commande électrique est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec le boîtier du moteur électrique, - il comporte au niveau desdites ouvertures des joints d'étanchéité,- said electrical control unit is made in one piece with the housing of the electric motor, - it comprises at said openings seals,
- il comporte en outre un cache couvrant à l'état fixé ladite partie en creux,- it further comprises a cover covering in the fixed state said hollow part,
- le cache porte des commandes électriques du lève-vitre, - il comporte dans sa partie en creux des ouvertures de montage et des obturateurs amovibles associés.- the cover for the electric controls of the window regulator, - it has in its hollow part mounting openings and associated removable shutters.
L'invention concerne en outre une structure de porte de véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comprend un panneau tel que défini ci-dessus, un lève-vitre avec son moteur électrique disposé en zone sèche et son mécanisme de lève-vitre disposé en zone humide.The invention further relates to a door structure of a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a panel as defined above, a window regulator with its electric motor arranged in the dry area and its window regulator mechanism arranged in humid areas.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention ressortiront de la description suivante, donnée à titre d'exemple, sans caractère limitatif, en regard des dessins annexés sur lesquels :Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will emerge from the following description, given by way of example, without limitation, with reference to the appended drawings in which:
- la figure 1 montre une vue en perspective d'une structure de porte d'automobile et un panneau de garnissage selon l'invention,FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an automobile door structure and a trim panel according to the invention,
- la figure 2 représente une vue en coupe selon l'axe 11-11 de la figure 1 ,FIG. 2 represents a sectional view along the axis 11-11 of FIG. 1,
- la figure 3 représente une vue en coupe selon l'axe lll-lll de la figure 1 ,FIG. 3 represents a sectional view along the axis III-III of FIG. 1,
- la figure 4 représente une vue en coupe selon l'axe VI-VI de la figure 1 .- Figure 4 shows a sectional view along the axis VI-VI of Figure 1.
La figure 1 représente une vue en perspective d'une structure de porte 1 de véhicule automobile et un panneau de garnissage 2 selon l'invention. Cette porte 1 comprend une partie inférieure 3 formant un caisson 4 et une partie supérieure formant un cadre (dont seule une partie des montants est représentée) délimitant une baie 5 obturable par une vitre non représentée. Le caisson 4 comprend une paroi métallique externe 7 et une doublure métallique interne 9 définissant une ouverture intérieure 1 1 du caisson. Lors de son montage, le panneau 2 selon l'invention vient se fixer en direction des flèches 1 2 sur cette doublure 9 comme ce sera expliqué plus loin. Sur la figure 1 , le panneau de garnissage 2 est montré de manière que l'on voit surtout la face 1 3 du panneau 2 destinée à être tournée, à l'état monté, vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle de véhicule, donc la face du panneau dirigée à l'opposé de la porte 1 .FIG. 1 represents a perspective view of a door structure 1 of a motor vehicle and a trim panel 2 according to the invention. This door 1 comprises a lower part 3 forming a box 4 and an upper part forming a frame (of which only a part of the uprights is shown) delimiting a bay 5 closable by a window not shown. The box 4 comprises an external metal wall 7 and an internal metal lining 9 defining an internal opening 11 of the box. During assembly, the panel 2 according to the invention is fixed in the direction of the arrows 12 on this lining 9 as will be explained below. In FIG. 1, the trim panel 2 is shown in such a way that the side 1 3 of the panel 2 intended to be turned, in the assembled state, is seen towards the interior of the passenger compartment of the vehicle, therefore the face of the panel facing away from door 1.
Le panneau 2 possède une forme générale rectangulaire et est réalisé de préférence d'une seule pièce en matière plastique, evt. renforcée par des fibres de verre ou des fibres naturelles. Bien entendu, il peut présenter sur sa face en regard de la porte 1 des nervures de renforcement pour améliorer sa tenue mécanique.The panel 2 has a generally rectangular shape and is preferably made in a single piece of plastic, possibly. reinforced with glass fibers or natural fibers. Of course, it may have on its face opposite the door 1 reinforcing ribs to improve its mechanical strength.
La face 1 3 du panneau présente un aspect fini comme cela est connu pour des panneaux de garnissage. Ainsi, une peau de revêtement peut être disposée sur cette face 1 3.The face 1 3 of the panel has a finished appearance as is known for trim panels. Thus, a covering skin can be placed on this face 1 3.
Sur les figures 2 à 4, le panneau 2 est représenté avec la porte 1 en vue de coupe et à l'état monté.In Figures 2 to 4, the panel 2 is shown with the door 1 in sectional view and in the assembled state.
Le panneau 2 comporte des moyens d'étanchéité 1 5 agencés de manière qu'à l'état monté du panneau 2, celui-ci sépare de façon étanche l'intérieur de la structure de porte formant une zone humide 16 de l'intérieur de l'habitacle formant une zone sèche 1 7. Ces moyens d'étanchéité comprennent en particulier un joint périphérique 1 8, par exemple un joint souple, disposé sur le pourtour du panneau 2 sur la face de celui-ci destiné à être en regard de la structure de porte 2.The panel 2 comprises sealing means 1 5 arranged so that in the mounted state of the panel 2, the latter separates in a sealed manner the interior of the door structure forming a wet zone 16 from the interior of the passenger compartment forming a dry zone 1 7. These sealing means comprise in particular a peripheral seal 1 8, for example a flexible seal, disposed around the periphery of the panel 2 on the face thereof intended to be opposite door structure 2.
Comme on le voit sur la figure 1 , le panneau 2 peut être pourvu de divers équipements tels qu'une poignée intérieure 22, une serrure électrique prémontée 23, et plus particulièrement un lève-vitre 25 représenté schématiquement en traits pointillés. D'autres équipements peuvent également être prévus. Le lève-vitre 25 se compose essentiellement d'un mécanisme de lève-vitre pour guider la vitre lors de son déplacement et d'un entraînement associé du mécanisme.As can be seen in FIG. 1, the panel 2 can be provided with various equipment such as an interior handle 22, a pre-assembled electric lock 23, and more particularly a window regulator 25 shown diagrammatically in dotted lines. Other equipment can also be provided. The window regulator 25 essentially consists of a window regulator mechanism for guiding the window during its movement and an associated drive of the mechanism.
Dans le présent exemple, le lève-vitre 25 est du type dit « double lift » et le mécanisme de lève-vitre comprend deux rails parallèles 27 de guidage de câbles 29 et 31 qui sont enroulés sur un enrouleur dans un boîtier de câble 33, également appelé boîtier de tambour (voir aussi la figure 2).In the present example, the window regulator 25 is of the so-called “double lift” type and the window regulator mechanism comprises two parallel rails 27 for guiding cables 29 and 31 which are wound on a reel in a cable box 33, also called the drum housing (see also Figure 2).
Comme on le voit sur la figure 2, les rails 27 et le boîtier de tambour 33 se trouvent à l'état monté du panneau 2 avec la vitre non représentée dans l'espace humide 16.As can be seen in FIG. 2, the rails 27 and the drum housing 33 are in the assembled state of the panel 2 with the window not shown in the humid space 16.
L'enrouleur de câble est mu par l'intermédiaire d'un entraînement du mécanisme de lève-vitre réalisé par un moteur électrique 37.The cable reel is moved by means of a drive for the window regulator mechanism produced by an electric motor 37.
Afin que celui-ci se trouve dans l'espace sec 1 7 de sorte qu'un moteur de construction plus simple et moins chère puisse être utilisé, le panneau de garnissage 2 selon l'invention comprend une partie en creux 39 dans laquelle est reçu le moteur électrique 37.So that it is in the dry space 1 7 so that a simpler and cheaper construction engine can be used, the trim panel 2 according to the invention comprises a hollow portion 39 in which is received the electric motor 37.
Au niveau de l'emplacement de ce moteur 37, la partie en creux 39 présente des ouvertures 40 ménagées dans la paroi pour permettre un accouplement mécanique entre le boîtier de tambour 33 et le moteur 37, par exemple par des vis 43.At the location of this motor 37, the hollow part 39 has openings 40 formed in the wall to allow mechanical coupling between the drum housing 33 and the motor 37, for example by screws 43.
On voit donc qu'à l'état monté (figure 2), le moteur se trouve en zone sèche 1 7 tandis que le boîtier de tambour 33 est en zone humide 1 6, le panneau 2 étant pris en sandwich entre ces deux éléments du lève- vitre 25.It can therefore be seen that in the assembled state (FIG. 2), the motor is in the dry zone 1 7 while the drum housing 33 is in the wet zone 1 6, the panel 2 being sandwiched between these two elements of the window regulator 25.
Préférentiellement, les ouvertures 40 sont pourvues de joints d'étanchéité 41 montés sur l'autre face 1 7 du panneau de garnissage 2.Preferably, the openings 40 are provided with seals 41 mounted on the other face 1 7 of the trim panel 2.
Avantageusement, un boîtier 45 de commande électrique et/ou électronique des équipements électriques, tels que serrure électrique 23 ou lève-vitre 25 est également disposé, avec le moteur 37, dans la partie en creux 39 du panneau en zone sèche 17.Advantageously, a box 45 for electrical and / or electronic control of electrical equipment, such as an electric lock 23 or window lifter 25 is also arranged, with the motor 37, in the hollow part 39 of the panel in the dry zone 17.
Pour une construction plus compacte et un fonctionnement plus fiable, le boîtier 45 de commande électrique est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec le boîtier du moteur électrique 37, ce qui permet de réduire le nombre de connecteurs nécessaires. Bien entendu, une disposition dans laquelle le boîtier 45 est séparé du boîtier du moteur électrique et où ces derniers sont raccordés via des connecteurs peut être envisagée.For a more compact construction and more reliable operation, the electrical control unit 45 is made in one piece with the housing of the electric motor 37, which makes it possible to reduce the number of connectors required. Of course, an arrangement in which the housing 45 is separated from the housing of the electric motor and where the latter are connected via connectors can be envisaged.
Cette disposition du moteur 37 et du boîtier 45 en zone sèche 1 7 permet en outre leur remplacement aisé en cas de défaillance.This arrangement of the motor 37 and of the housing 45 in the dry zone 1 7 also allows them to be replaced easily in the event of failure.
Par ailleurs, le panneau de garnissage comporte dans sa partie en creux 39 des ouvertures de montage 50 (voir figures 1 et 3) et des obturateurs amovibles étanches 52 associés. Comme cela est représenté sur la figure 3, l'emplacement des ouvertures de montage et leur taille sont choisis pour faciliter le montage de la vitre 53, en particulier sa fixation sur des coulisseaux 54 des rails 27 de lève-vitre.Furthermore, the trim panel has, in its hollow part 39, mounting openings 50 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) and associated removable waterproof shutters 52. As shown in FIG. 3, the location of the mounting openings and their size are chosen to facilitate mounting of the window 53, in particular its attachment to slides 54 of the rails 27 of the window lifter.
En outre, un cache 60 (voir figure 1 ) qui couvre à l'état monté la partie 39 en creux est prévu pour assurer la finition du panneau de garnissage 2. Avantageusement, des commandes électriques (boutons) 62 sont portées par ce cache 60 et reliées par des fils électriques (non représentés) au boîtier de commande 45.In addition, a cover 60 (see FIG. 1) which covers the hollow portion 39 in the assembled state is provided to finish the trim panel 2. Advantageously, electrical controls (buttons) 62 are carried by this cover 60 and connected by electric wires (not shown) to the control box 45.
Du fait que la partie en creux 39 fait partie de la zone sèche, aucun joint d'étanchéité n'est nécessaire pour protéger ces composants électriques contre l'humidité.Because the recessed portion 39 is part of the dry area, no seal is required to protect these electrical components from moisture.
Par ailleurs, on voit sur les figures 1 , 3 et 4 qu'une paroi 70 est rapportée au niveau d'une ouverture 72 du panneau de garnissage pour délimiter un bac de rangement 74.Furthermore, it can be seen in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 that a wall 70 is attached at the level of an opening 72 of the trim panel to delimit a storage bin 74.
Enfin, sur la figure 4 est montré la fixation par vissage du panneau 2 et des rails 27 du lève-vitre 25 contre la doublure métallique interne 9 de la porte 1 , prenant celle-ci en sandwich. Finally, in Figure 4 is shown the fixing by screwing of the panel 2 and the rails 27 of the window regulator 25 against the internal metal lining 9 of the door 1, taking the latter in sandwich.

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1 . Panneau de garnissage (2) pour structure de porte (1 ) de véhicule automobile, comprenant des moyens d'étanchéité (1 5) agencés de manière qu'à l'état monté du panneau (2), celui-ci sépare de façon étanche l'intérieur de la structure de porte formant une zone humide (16) de l'intérieur de l'habitacle du véhicule formant une zone sèche (1 7), caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte sur sa face destinée à être dirigée vers l'intérieur de l'habitacle une partie en creux (39) pour recevoir un moteur électrique (37) d'un lève-vitre (25) et des ouvertures (40) ménagées dans cette partie en creux (39) pour permettre un accouplement mécanique entre ledit moteur (37) et un mécanisme de lève-vitre (27, 29, 31 , 33) de part et d'autre du panneau (2) de manière qu'à l'état assemblé, le moteur (37) se trouve en zone sèche (1 7) et le mécanisme de lève-vitre (33) en zone humide (1 6).1. Trim panel (2) for a door structure (1) of a motor vehicle, comprising sealing means (1 5) arranged so that in the assembled state of the panel (2), the latter separates in a sealed manner the interior of the door structure forming a wet area (16) of the interior of the vehicle interior forming a dry area (1 7), characterized in that it comprises on its face intended to be directed towards the interior of the passenger compartment a hollow part (39) for receiving an electric motor (37) of a window lifter (25) and openings (40) formed in this hollow part (39) to allow mechanical coupling between said motor (37) and a window regulator mechanism (27, 29, 31, 33) on either side of the panel (2) so that in the assembled state, the motor (37) is in the dry area (1 7) and the window regulator mechanism (33) in the wet area (1 6).
2. Panneau selon la revendication 1 , caractérisé en ce que le mécanisme de lève-vitre comprend un boîtier de tambour (33) couplé directement au moteur électrique (37).2. Panel according to claim 1, characterized in that the window regulator mechanism comprises a drum housing (33) directly coupled to the electric motor (37).
3. Panneau selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce qu'un boîtier (45) de commande électrique des équipements électriques (23, 25) est disposé dans la partie en creux (39) du panneau en zone sèche (1 7).3. Panel according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that a box (45) for electrical control of electrical equipment (23, 25) is disposed in the hollow part (39) of the panel in the dry area (1 7) .
4. Panneau selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce ledit boîtier (45) de commande électrique est réalisé d'une seule pièce avec le boîtier du moteur électrique (37). 4. Panel according to claim 3, characterized in that said housing (45) for electrical control is made in one piece with the housing of the electric motor (37).
5. Panneau selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au niveau desdites ouvertures (40) des joints d'étanchéité (41 ).5. Panel according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that it comprises at said openings (40) seals (41).
6. Panneau selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte en outre un cache (60) couvrant à l'état fixé ladite partie en creux (39).6. Panel according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that it further comprises a cover (60) covering in said fixed state said hollow part (39).
7. Panneau selon la revendication 6, caractérisé en ce que le cache (60) porte des commandes électriques (62) du lève-vitre (25).7. Panel according to claim 6, characterized in that the cover (60) carries electrical controls (62) of the window regulator (25).
8. Panneau selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte dans sa partie en creux (39) des ouvertures de montage (50) et des obturateurs amovibles (52) associés. 8. Panel according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that in its hollow part (39) mounting openings (50) and removable shutters (52) associated.
9. Structure de porte de véhicule automobile, caractérisé en ce qu'elle comprend un panneau (2) selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 8, un lève-vitre (25) avec son moteur électrique (37) disposé en zone sèche (16) et son mécanisme de lève-vitre (33) disposé en zone humide (1 7). 9. door structure of a motor vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a panel (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, a window regulator (25) with its electric motor (37) disposed in the dry area (16) and its window regulator mechanism (33) arranged in the wet zone (1 7).
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