EP1399325A1 - Motor vehicle equipment module - Google Patents

Motor vehicle equipment module

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EP1399325A1
EP1399325A1 EP02748943A EP02748943A EP1399325A1 EP 1399325 A1 EP1399325 A1 EP 1399325A1 EP 02748943 A EP02748943 A EP 02748943A EP 02748943 A EP02748943 A EP 02748943A EP 1399325 A1 EP1399325 A1 EP 1399325A1
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motor vehicle
external
equipping
vehicle according
external module
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French (fr)
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Laurent Simon
Vincent Izabel
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Valeo Systemes dEssuyage 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
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    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/10—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear
    • B60J5/101—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear for non-load transporting vehicles, i.e. family cars including vans
    • B60J5/107—Doors arranged at the vehicle rear for non-load transporting vehicles, i.e. family cars including vans constructional details, e.g. about door frame, panels, materials used, reinforcements
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
    • B60K37/00—Dashboards
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    • B60K—ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES
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    • 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
    • B60Q1/30—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 for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces
    • B60Q1/302—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 for indicating rear of vehicle, e.g. by means of reflecting surfaces mounted in the vicinity, e.g. in the middle, of a rear window
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
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    • B60Q1/56—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 for illuminating registrations or the like, e.g. for licence plates
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    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
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    • B60Q3/80—Circuits; Control arrangements
    • B60Q3/88—Means for plugging to the electrical power supply of the vehicle, e.g. by using cigarette lighter sockets
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B83/00—Vehicle locks specially adapted for particular types of wing or vehicle
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    • B60K35/00—Instruments specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
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Definitions

  • the present invention relates to an equipment module of a motor vehicle.
  • the invention relates more particularly to an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, relative to a fixed part. of the vehicle structure.
  • the rear transverse part of the vehicle is constituted by a movable part or opening element, in particular a tailgate, which is mounted articulated relative to the body of the vehicle, more generally around an upper horizontal transverse axis of articulation, or around a vertical lateral axis.
  • the tailgate can support, in addition to its closing and locking system, a license plate and its lighting systems, but also possibly the third regulatory "stop" light, or even all or part of the rear blocks of signaling lights, as well as the rear window which is, where appropriate, itself hinged with respect to the tailgate. All the components, which are of course produced independently of the bodywork part which constitutes the tailgate, must therefore be mounted on this tailgate during assembly of the vehicle or prior to mounting of the tailgate on the vehicle body. However, the multiplication of components leads to an increase in assembly time and leads to multiplied risks of assembly faults.
  • the equipment module or an equivalent sub-assembly comprising in particular means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the opening, is in the form of a relatively bulky sub-assembly which is mounted on the rear element of the vehicle from inside it using different fixing means which make the mounting and fixing operations long and complex.
  • it is more particularly difficult to mount the equipment module when the rear element is a fixed element belonging to the vehicle body, or to mount the equipment module inside the tailgate when this the latter is already mounted articulated on the vehicle body.
  • electrical components require electrical connections both for their power supply, for their control and for their monitoring.
  • moisture can be deposited on the conductive elements of electrical connections thus creating a premature oxidation of the elements which can cause malfunctions of the electrical components.
  • an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, relative to a fixed part of the vehicle structure, characterized in that it comprises a sealed external body which is received at least partially in a housing complementary to the movable part in which it is mounted from outside the vehicle.
  • the movable part has a load-bearing interior structure and an exterior body panel, and the external body is of profile and shape complementary to those of the housing which receives it and which, in the mounted position, constitutes an attached part of the exterior panel. dressing;
  • the external body is a molded plastic part;
  • the external body consists of a rear shell closed in a sealed manner by a front cover in the general form of a plate;
  • a seal is interposed between the contacting faces of the front cover and the closed rear shell so as to seal the body;
  • the cover and the closed rear shell are crimped and / or are fitted elastically together so as to seal the external body;
  • the external body carries fixing elements of the equipment module comprising fixing rods which extend parallel to the mounting direction of the equipment module;
  • the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the mobile part comprise a mobile control element between an unlocking position and a locking position;
  • the movable element is a flexible and deformable membrane which extends opposite an orifice of the body and whose inner wall is conductive so that, when the membrane is deformed towards the interior of the body, the interior wall comes into contact with an electrically conductive element, so as to modify the electrical state of an electrical circuit and to control the locking of the movable part;
  • the means for controlling the locking of the closed position, the movable part comprises a receiving element, such as an antenna, intended to receive information representative of the locking command sent by external remote control means;
  • the external equipment module comprises means forming an opening handle of the mobile part;
  • the external equipment module comprises at least one other component
  • one of the components 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 lighting unit is separable from the external body so as to form a mobile lighting source
  • the light source comprises a rear signaling light, in particular a brake signaling light, a change of direction, reversing light, or a fog light, or a part of such a light;
  • the light source comprises a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit from the license plate;
  • a component is a burglar-proof device of the external housing
  • a component 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;
  • a component comprises a proximity detection system, in particular for assistance in parking the vehicle;
  • - a component includes a light sensor;
  • a component comprises prepositioning means which make it possible to hold the module in position relative to the load-bearing interior structure before they are fixed;
  • the locking means and / or at least one of the components are electrically connected to a circuit board;
  • the body 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, locking means and / or at least one component, or for the exchange of signals with this element.
  • - Figure 3a is an exploded longitudinal sectional view along line 3-3 shown in Figure 1, of the module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention and of a part of the tailgate;
  • - Figure 3b is a longitudinal sectional view assembled along line 3-3 shown in Figure 1, of the module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention and part of the tailgate;
  • - Figure 4 shows in perspective the interior of the closed rear shell of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention;
  • FIG. 5 shows in perspective the front cover for closing the rear shell of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention
  • FIG. 6 is a view, on a large scale, in perspective with a partial cutaway of material, of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention.
  • transverse, longitudinal and vertical will be used, without limitation, with reference to the three corresponding axes "T", “L” and “V” indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
  • FIG. 1 shows a motor vehicle 10 which in particular consists of a movable part or tailgate 12 which comprises a solid lower part and an open upper part constituting a frame intended to receive, in a known manner, rear glazed panel 14 which can be a fixed rear window or a rear window hinged on the tailgate 12.
  • a motor vehicle 10 which in particular consists of a movable part or tailgate 12 which comprises a solid lower part and an open upper part constituting a frame intended to receive, in a known manner, rear glazed panel 14 which can be a fixed rear window or a rear window hinged on the tailgate 12.
  • the solid lower part here in particular comprises a license or police plate 16 as well as a rear external module 18.
  • the tailgate 12 is mounted articulated with respect to the structure of the vehicle about an axis A of transverse orientation.
  • the opening of the tailgate consists of pivoting it upwards from its closed position shown in FIG. 1 to an open position not shown.
  • the tailgate can be mounted hinged to the structure of the vehicle around a vertical orientation axis. In this case, the tailgate is opened laterally.
  • the external module 18 comprises a sealed external body 20 which is received in a complementary housing 22 of the tailgate 12 in which it is mounted from outside the vehicle 10.
  • the tailgate 12 is constituted by an internal load-bearing structure 24, made of stamped sheet metal folded and welded, and by an external covering panel 26 which is for example an external body skin fixed to the load-bearing structure 24.
  • the general profile and the external shape of the external body 20 are complementary to those of the housing 22, as well as of the other surrounding elements, so as to allow the mounting of the equipment module 18 in the housing 22 of the tailgate 10, from rear to front, in the mounting direction D indicated in Figure 3a.
  • the external body 20 constitutes an attached part of the external covering panel 26.
  • the external body 20 is sealed from the equipment module 18 in this way on the tailgate. 12 from the outside, that is to say that such mounting is particularly easy and can be carried out on the rear part of the vehicle, in particular on its tailgate 12, without having to access the interior of the passenger compartment.
  • the external body 20 is advantageously a molded plastic part.
  • the body 20 here consists of a rear shell 40 of transversely elongated shape and of substantially triangular longitudinal section.
  • the rear shell 40 has a rear face 54 which is open and which, in the assembled position of the body external 20, is closed in a sealed manner by a front cover 42 in the general form of a plate.
  • the rear shell 40 delimits an interior cavity 44 which is intended to receive components of the module 18.
  • the body 20 can be sealed in several ways.
  • One of them consists in interposing a seal 50 between the front face 52 of the rear shell 40 and the rear face 54 of the front cover 42.
  • the seal 50 is received in a groove 56 made on the periphery of the front face 52 of the rear shell 40.
  • the sealing of the external body 20 can also consist of crimping, welding, gluing or elastically fitting the rear shell 40 and the front cover 42.
  • the two elements may include complementary elastic interlocking means, not shown.
  • the rear shell 40 may comprise a tubular element in the orifice of which penetrates and elastically deforms a complementary element which extends from the rear face 54 of the cover 42 in the axial direction of the orifice of the tubular element.
  • the mounting of the external body 20 on the tailgate 12 is obtained by two fixing elements 60 which here comprise fixing rods 62 which extend from the inside of the rear shell 40 towards the front in a parallel direction to the direction D of mounting the external module 18 on the vehicle 10.
  • the fastening elements 60 pass through the cover 42 through two orifices 64.
  • the fixing rods 62 are carried by a cylindrical foot 66 on the floor.
  • the front stage 68 has a diameter corresponding substantially to the diameter of the corresponding orifice 64.
  • the rear face 54 of the cover 42 coming to bear against the radial shoulder 69 which connects the front stage 68 to a rear stage 70 of larger diameter.
  • the radial shoulder 69 extends in the transverse plane which corresponds to the front face 52 of the rear shell 40.
  • the sealing of the external body 20 at the orifices 64 can be obtained by O-rings 72 which are arranged in annular grooves 74 of the radial shoulders 69.
  • the external body 20 When the external body 20 is closed, its mounting with the tailgate 12 can consist of inserting the fixing rods 62 into holes 75 and 76 of the external covering panel 26 and of the internal carrying structure 24 respectively, then locking their movements by nuts 78 from the internal front face of the tailgate 12.
  • the external body 20 may include prepositioning and holding means which make it possible to hold it in position, relative to the internal load-bearing structure 24 when the fixing rods 62 are inserted into the holes 76.
  • These prepositioning and holding means may consist of elastically deformable elements, such as hooks 80, shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, which extend from the front face 58 of the cover 42 in the assembly direction D.
  • the holes 76 of the supporting structure 24 are provided with hooking and automatic fixing means, not shown, such as claw systems or any other equivalent system, so as to allow mounting and fixing according to the direction D without having to intervene subsequently, that is to say without having to intervene from inside the vehicle to ensure final fixing, this fixing being obtained, in direction D, in an "automatic" manner when the external body 20 in place in the housing 22.
  • hooking and automatic fixing means such as claw systems or any other equivalent system
  • the external body 20 comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the tailgate 12.
  • the locking control means can, without departing from the scope of the invention, lock the other moving parts of the vehicle such as the doors. They can also inhibit the vehicle engine starting circuits.
  • the control means can comprise a movable control element between an unlocking position and a locking position, in known manner they can consist of a barrel which cooperates with a key so to block the movement of the tailgate opening lock.
  • the tailgate opening lock can be a button which the user presses to cause the tailgate to open 12.
  • the mobile control element can also comprise, in accordance with FIG. 4, a flexible and deformable membrane 82 which extends opposite an orifice 84 of the external body 20, here more particularly of the shell 40, and the wall of which inner 86 is conductive so that, when the membrane 82 is deformed towards the inside of the body 20, the inner wall 86 comes into contact with an electrically conductive element 88, and modifies the electrical state of an electrical circuit for controlling the locking of the movable tailgate 12.
  • the locking of the movable tailgate consists in immobilizing the movable part or bolt of the electric lock 90.
  • the locking control means comprise a capacitive type element.
  • the membrane 82 advantageously comprises at its periphery an extra thickness 92 which is pinched between the internal face of the rear shell 40 and a holding element which is advantageously the electrically conductive element 88 itself.
  • the electrically conductive element 88 can be fixed to the shell 40 by elastic deformation of fastening means, such as fingers 93 which extend from the internal face of the rear shell 40.
  • control means can allow the locking and unlocking of the closed position of the tailgate 12.
  • the control means of this type only allow locking.
  • the means for controlling the locking of the closed position, the movable part may also include a receiving element, such as an antenna 94, intended to receive information representative of the locking command sent by external remote control means, such as '' a badge or electronic key.
  • the rear shell 40 can be molded onto the receiving element.
  • the receiving element can also be attached to the interior of the rear shell 40.
  • the electric lock 90 operates here in a similar fashion to the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the mobile part 12, that is to say that it comprises a flexible membrane 91 which closes an orifice 93 in the shell 40 and the face of which inner 95 is electrically conductive so that when it is deformed inward it comes into contact with a conductive element 97 of the electric lock 90 to allow the opening of the tailgate 12.
  • the orifice 93 can also be sealed in a similar manner to that of the orifice 84.
  • the external body 20 here comprises means 96 forming a handle for opening the tailgate 12.
  • the means 96 consist of a rim which extends from the rear edge 98 of the orifice 93 allowing access to the electric lock 90.
  • the user can, in a single movement, release the lock 90 and easily open the tailgate by a simple movement generally oriented upwards, the end of his fingers pressing against the rim 96.
  • the external module 18 may include other components. One of them may be a light source.
  • the light source may include a lighting unit, not shown, from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle 10.
  • the lighting unit is received inside the cavity of the rear shell 40.
  • the lighting unit is attached in a separable manner to the front face of the cover 42. They thus form a mobile lighting source that the user can separate from the external body 20 to orient the beam precisely. 'lighting.
  • the lighting unit can be powered by a flexible electric wire, the length of which determines the maximum handling area of the unit.
  • the block can also include a storage battery. The lighting unit is then autonomous and can serve as a lamp called flashlight or flashlight.
  • the lighting unit When the lighting unit is attached to the external module 18, its storage battery is electrically connected to an electrical power source so as to recharge it electrically.
  • the light source may also include a rear signaling light, not shown, in particular a brake, direction change, reversing signaling light, or a fog light, or a part of such a light.
  • the light source may also include a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit 102 from the license plate 16.
  • a lighting unit from the license plate is formed two lighting elements 104 which emit light beams through recessed areas 106 of the shell 40 which are opposite, here above, the license plate 16 and which are closed by transparent elements 107 which may have specific optical properties.
  • the hollow areas 106 are sealed in known manner, for example by O-rings, not shown, arranged between their internal peripheries and the external periphery of the transparent elements 107.
  • the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the tailgate 12 comprise the flexible membrane 91
  • the latter may extend transversely inside the shell cavity 40 beyond the recessed areas 106 so as to seal them.
  • Another component may consist of an anti-intrusion device for the external body 20.
  • Such a device can be produced in several ways.
  • One of them consists in electrically connecting a conductive area of the module 18 to a conductive area facing the structure of the vehicle 10.
  • an electric current flows between the vehicle itself and the equipment module 18 through said conductive areas.
  • a device anti-intrusion such as an audible alarm and / or inhibiting the vehicle engine starting circuits.
  • Another component may include an electronic vision system 120, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle 10 and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system.
  • an electronic vision system 120 in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle 10 and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system.
  • the shell 40 has an opening 122 which allows the electronic optical vision system 120 to open towards the outside of the vehicle.
  • the electronic optical vision system 120 is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle. It provides information representative of the external environment located opposite.
  • a transparent protective cover is arranged between the exterior of the vehicle and the electronic vision system 120.
  • a shock-absorbing element can be interposed between the electronic vision system 36 and the shell 40 to absorb the vibrations of the rear window so that the electronic vision system 120 is as stable as possible and provides the user with information. accurate.
  • the seal at the corresponding opening 122 is obtained by the arrangement of a seal 124 of generally circular shape in a groove 126 provided for this purpose in an external cylindrical wall of the electronic vision system 120.
  • a skirt 128 extends inwards from the internal face of the shell 40. It allows the free rear end 130 of the camera to be received 120.
  • Electrical connections make it possible to supply it electrically but also to transmit the information representative of the external environment to a processing system, which then transmits the processed 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 120.
  • 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 120 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 in the external environment.
  • the object may be another stationary or moving vehicle.
  • the parameter can be the relative speed or the distance between the object and the vehicle.
  • the electronic vision system 36 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.
  • Another component may also include a proximity detection system, not shown, in particular for assistance in parking the vehicle.
  • Another component may also include a brightness sensor, not shown.
  • the vehicle comprises a wiping device, not shown, of the rear glazed panel by means of a wiper blade driven in alternating wiping
  • the external body 20 can also carry, on the external face of the hull 40, a element 139 forming a ramp, of known general design, which makes it possible to position the wiper arm in the parking position without the wiper squeegee carried by the blade being in abutment against a surface of the vehicle.
  • the ramp 139 can be attached to the shell 40, partially embedded in it, or else made integrally by molding with the shell 40.
  • a component may consist of a lock for locking its closed position.
  • the locking means and / or at least one of the components which require it are connected to a source of electrical energy, not shown, which can be the storage battery or the alternator of the vehicle. Electrical connections can be made by wires
  • the external body 20 When the external body 20 is made of an electrically insulating material, it can be molded around at least one track or cable made of electrically conductive material.
  • the wires or the tracks can be electrically connected to a circuit-carrying plate 142 on which their free ends are electrically connected.
  • the circuit-carrying plate 142 includes traces 144 of conductive materials which converge towards an area of reduced size allowing 146, so as to concern the connection areas 148.
  • the circuit board 142 may also include electronic components, such as components 143 for controlling the antenna 94.
  • the circuit-carrying plate 142 is made of flexible material which allows it to deform, in particular to bend it, so as to occupy free areas of the cavity 44 of the shell 40 and to minimize its size as well as the dimensions of the module. 18.
  • all the power connection 144 or control connection zones are concentrated in the zone 146 so that the module 18 is connected to a single connector.
  • the anti-intrusion device of the external body 24 may comprise the single connector.
  • the single connector When the single connector is disconnected, it triggers the burglar-resistant device.
  • the same wire can connect several components together, in particular to supply them electrically and / or control them.

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Abstract

The invention relates to an external equipment module (18) for a motor vehicle, comprising means for controlling the locking the closed position of a moveable part (12), such as a rear hatch, in relation to a fixed part of the structure of the vehicle, characterized in that it comprises an external tight body which is accommodated in a complementary housing (22) of the moveable part (12) in which it is mounted from the outer side of said vehicle.

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"Module d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile" "Motor vehicle equipment module"
La présente invention concerne un module d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile.The present invention relates to an equipment module of a motor vehicle.
L'invention concerne plus particulièrement un module externe d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile du type qui comporte des moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée d'une partie mobile, telle qu'un hayon arrière, par rapport à une partie fixe de la structure du véhicule.The invention relates more particularly to an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, relative to a fixed part. of the vehicle structure.
Selon une conception couramment utilisée dans la construction automobile, et notamment de véhicules particuliers, la partie transversale arrière du véhicule est constituée par une partie mobile ou élément ouvrant, notamment un hayon, qui est montée articulée par rapport à la caisse du véhicule, plus généralement autour d'un axe transversal horizontal supérieur d'articulation , ou bien autour d'un axe latéral vertical.According to a design commonly used in automobile construction, and in particular of private vehicles, the rear transverse part of the vehicle is constituted by a movable part or opening element, in particular a tailgate, which is mounted articulated relative to the body of the vehicle, more generally around an upper horizontal transverse axis of articulation, or around a vertical lateral axis.
De nombreux composants peuvent être fixés sur l'ouvrant arrière d'un véhicule automobile, notamment lorsqu'il s'agit d'un hayon arrière de grandes dimensions.Many components 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, une plaque d'immatriculation et ses systèmes d'éclairage, mais encore éventuellement le troisième feu "stop" réglementaire, voire même tout ou partie des blocs arrière de feux de signalisation, ainsi que la vitre arrière qui est, le cas échéant, elle-même montée articulée par rapport au hayon . Tous les composants, 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 ou préalablement au montage du hayon sur la caisse du véhicule. Or, la multiplication des composants entraîne un accroissement du temps de montage et entraîne des risques multipliés de défauts de montage.Thus, the tailgate can support, in addition to its closing and locking system, a license plate and its lighting systems, but also possibly the third regulatory "stop" light, or even all or part of the rear blocks of signaling lights, as well as the rear window which is, where appropriate, itself hinged with respect to the tailgate. All the components, which are of course produced independently of the bodywork part which constitutes the tailgate, must therefore be mounted on this tailgate during assembly of the vehicle or prior to mounting of the tailgate on the vehicle body. However, the multiplication of components leads to an increase in assembly time and leads to multiplied risks of assembly faults.
Par ailleurs, il est nécessaire de prévoir, pour chacun des composants électriques, d'une part l'alimentation électrique, d'autre part les moyens de commande de ces composants, et enfin des moyens de surveillance qui permettent notamment d'informer de l'état de fonctionnement des composants 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 components, on the one hand, the electrical supply, secondly, the means for controlling these components, and finally monitoring means which make it possible in particular to inform of the operating state of the components, ie the driver, for example by means of indicator lights on the dashboard, or a central electronic vehicle management unit.
Afin de simplifier et de fiabiliser les différentes opérations de montage et d'assemblage, on a déjà proposé de nombreuses conceptions faisant appel à un module d'équipement rapporté sur l'élément arrière, notamment sur un ouvrant en forme de hayon.In order to simplify and make the various mounting and assembly operations more reliable, numerous designs have already been proposed using an equipment module attached to the rear element, in particular on a tailgate-shaped opening.
Dans toutes les conceptions connues, le module d'équipement, ou un sous-ensemble équivalent comportant notamment des moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée de l'ouvrant, se présente sous la forme d'un sous- ensemble relativement encombrant qui est monté sur l'élément arrière du véhicule depuis l'intérieur de celui-ci en faisant appel à différents moyens de fixation qui rendent les opérations de montage et de fixation longues et complexes. Selon ces conceptions connues, il est de plus particulièrement difficile de monter le module d'équipement lorsque l'élément arrière est un élément fixe appartenant à la caisse du véhicule, ou de monter le module d'équipement à l'intérieur du hayon lorsque ce dernier est déjà monté articulé sur la caisse du véhicule.In all known designs, the equipment module, or an equivalent sub-assembly comprising in particular means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the opening, is in the form of a relatively bulky sub-assembly which is mounted on the rear element of the vehicle from inside it using different fixing means which make the mounting and fixing operations long and complex. According to these known designs, it is more particularly difficult to mount the equipment module when the rear element is a fixed element belonging to the vehicle body, or to mount the equipment module inside the tailgate when this the latter is already mounted articulated on the vehicle body.
De plus, les composants électriques nécessitent des liaisons électriques aussi bien pour leur alimentation, pour leur commande et pour leur surveillance. Or dans les modules de type connu, il est fréquent que l'humidité puisse se déposer sur les éléments conducteurs de liaisons électriques créant ainsi une oxydation prématurée des éléments pouvant provoquer des dysfonctionnements des composants électriques.In addition, electrical components require electrical connections both for their power supply, for their control and for their monitoring. However, in modules of known type, it is frequent that moisture can be deposited on the conductive elements of electrical connections thus creating a premature oxidation of the elements which can cause malfunctions of the electrical components.
De façon à résoudre ces problèmes, invention propose un module externe d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile du type qui comporte des moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée d'une partie mobile, telle qu'un hayon arrière, par rapport à une partie fixe de la structure du véhicule, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un corps externe étanche qui est reçu au moins partiellement dans un logement complémentaire de la partie mobile dans lequel il est monté depuis l'extérieur du véhicule.In order to solve these problems, the invention proposes an external module for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part, such as a tailgate, relative to a fixed part of the vehicle structure, characterized in that it comprises a sealed external body which is received at least partially in a housing complementary to the movable part in which it is mounted from outside the vehicle.
Selon d'autres caractéristiques de l'invention :According to other characteristics of the invention:
- la partie mobile comporte une structure intérieure porteuse et un panneau extérieur de carrosserie, et le corps externe est de profil et de forme complémentaires de ceux du logement qui le reçoit et qui, en position montée, constitue une partie rapportée du panneau extérieur d'habillage ;- The movable part has a load-bearing interior structure and an exterior body panel, and the external body is of profile and shape complementary to those of the housing which receives it and which, in the mounted position, constitutes an attached part of the exterior panel. dressing;
- le corps externe est une pièce moulée en matière plastique ; - le corps externe est constitué d'une coque arrière fermée de manière étanche par un couvercle avant en forme générale de plaque ;- The external body is a molded plastic part; - The external body consists of a rear shell closed in a sealed manner by a front cover in the general form of a plate;
- un joint est interposé entre les faces en contact du couvercle avant et de la coque arrière fermée de façon à assurer l'étanchéité du corps ;- A seal is interposed between the contacting faces of the front cover and the closed rear shell so as to seal the body;
- le couvercle et la coque arrière fermée sont sertis et/ou sont emboîtés élastiquement ensemble de façon à assurer l'étanchéité du corps externe ;- The cover and the closed rear shell are crimped and / or are fitted elastically together so as to seal the external body;
- le corps externe porte des éléments de fixation du module d'équipement comportant des tiges de fixation qui s'étendent parallèlement à la direction de montage du module d'équipement ;- The external body carries fixing elements of the equipment module comprising fixing rods which extend parallel to the mounting direction of the equipment module;
- les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée de la partie mobile comportent un élément de commande mobile entre une position de déverrouillage et une position de verrouillage ;- The means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the mobile part comprise a mobile control element between an unlocking position and a locking position;
- l'élément mobile est une membrane souple et déformable qui s'étend en regard d'un orifice du corps et dont la paroi intérieure est conductrice de façon que, lorsque la membrane est déformée vers l'intérieur du corps, la paroi intérieure vient en contact avec un élément conducteur électrique, de façon à modifier l'état électrique d'un circuit électrique et à commander le verrouillage de la partie mobile ; - les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée la partie mobile comportent un élément récepteur, tel qu'une antenne, destiné à recevoir des informations représentatives de la commande de verrouillage émises par des moyens extérieurs de commande à distance ; - le module externe d'équipement comporte des moyens formant poignée d'ouverture de la partie mobile ;- The movable element is a flexible and deformable membrane which extends opposite an orifice of the body and whose inner wall is conductive so that, when the membrane is deformed towards the interior of the body, the interior wall comes into contact with an electrically conductive element, so as to modify the electrical state of an electrical circuit and to control the locking of the movable part; the means for controlling the locking of the closed position, the movable part comprises a receiving element, such as an antenna, intended to receive information representative of the locking command sent by external remote control means; - The external equipment module comprises means forming an opening handle of the mobile part;
- le module externe d'équipement comporte au moins un autre composant ;the external equipment module comprises at least one other component;
- un des composants comporte une source lumineuse ; - la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule ;- one of the components includes a light source; the light source comprises a lighting unit from inside the passenger compartment and / or from the trunk of the vehicle;
- le bloc d'éclairage est séparable du corps extérieur de façon à former une source d'éclairage mobile ;- The lighting unit is separable from the external body so as to form a mobile lighting source;
-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 brake signaling light, a change of direction, reversing light, or a fog light, or a part of such a light;
- 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 composant est un dispositif anti-effraction du boîtier extérieur ;- a component is a burglar-proof device of the external housing;
- un composant 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 ; - un composant comporte un système de détection de proximité, notamment pour l'assistance à la mise au parking du véhicule ;a component 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; - a component comprises a proximity detection system, in particular for assistance in parking the vehicle;
- un composant comporte un capteur de luminosité ; - un composant comporte des moyens de prépositionnement qui permettent de maintenir en position le module par rapport à la structure intérieure porteuse avant leur fixation ;- a component includes a light sensor; - A component comprises prepositioning means which make it possible to hold the module in position relative to the load-bearing interior structure before they are fixed;
- les moyens de verrouillage et/ou au moins l'un des composants sont reliés électriquement à une plaque porte circuit ;- The locking means and / or at least one of the components are electrically connected to a circuit board;
- le corps est en matériau isolant de l'électricité et est surmoulé autour d'au moins une piste ou câble en matériau conducteur électriquement pour l'alimentation électrique, des moyens de verrouillages et/ou d'au moins un composant, ou pour l'échange de signaux avec cet élément.the body 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, locking means and / or at least one component, or for the exchange of signals with this element.
D'autres caractéristiques et avantages de l'invention apparaîtront à la lecture la description détaillée qui suit pour la compréhension de laquelle on se reportera aux dessins annexés parmi lesquels : - la figure 1 représente en perspective un véhicule automobile équipé d'un module externe d'équipement réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention ;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: - Figure 1 shows in perspective a motor vehicle equipped with an external module d 'equipment produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention;
- la figure 2 représente en perspective à grande échelle un module externe d'équipement réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention ;- Figure 2 shows in large scale perspective an external module of equipment produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention;
- la figure 3a est une vue en coupe longitudinale éclatée selon la ligne 3-3 représentée à la figure 1 , du module réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention et d'une partie du hayon arrière ; - la figure 3b est une vue en coupe longitudinale assemblée selon la ligne 3-3 représentée à la figure 1 , du module réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention et d'une partie du hayon arrière ; - la figure 4 représente en perspective l'intérieur de la coque arrière fermée du corps externe du module d'équipement réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention ;- Figure 3a is an exploded longitudinal sectional view along line 3-3 shown in Figure 1, of the module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention and of a part of the tailgate; - Figure 3b is a longitudinal sectional view assembled along line 3-3 shown in Figure 1, of the module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention and part of the tailgate; - Figure 4 shows in perspective the interior of the closed rear shell of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention;
- la figure 5 représente en perspective le couvercle avant de fermeture de la coque arrière du corps externe du module d'équipement réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention ;- Figure 5 shows in perspective the front cover for closing the rear shell of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention;
- la figure 6 est une vue, à grande échelle, en perspective avec un arrachement partiel de matière, du corps externe du module d'équipement réalisé conformément aux enseignements de l'invention.- Figure 6 is a view, on a large scale, in perspective with a partial cutaway of material, of the external body of the equipment module produced in accordance with the teachings of the invention.
Dans la description qui va suivre, on utilisera, à titre non limitatif, les termes transversal, longitudinal et vertical en référence aux trois axes correspondants "T", "L" et "V" indiqués aux figures 1 et 2.In the description which follows, the terms transverse, longitudinal and vertical will be used, without limitation, with reference to the three corresponding axes "T", "L" and "V" indicated in FIGS. 1 and 2.
Dans la description les éléments identiques, analogues ou similaires seront désignés par les mêmes chiffres de référence.In the description, identical, analogous or similar elements will be designated by the same reference numbers.
On a représenté à la figure 1 un véhicule automobile 10 qui est notamment constitué d'une partie mobile ou hayon arrière 12 qui comporte une partie inférieure pleine et une partie supérieure ouverte constituant un encadrement destiné à recevoir, de manière connue, panneau vitré arrière 14 qui peut être une vitre arrière fixe ou une vitre arrière articulée sur le hayon 12.FIG. 1 shows a motor vehicle 10 which in particular consists of a movable part or tailgate 12 which comprises a solid lower part and an open upper part constituting a frame intended to receive, in a known manner, rear glazed panel 14 which can be a fixed rear window or a rear window hinged on the tailgate 12.
La partie inférieure pleine comporte ici notamment une plaque d'immatriculation ou de police 16 ainsi qu'un module externe arrière 18.The solid lower part here in particular comprises a license or police plate 16 as well as a rear external module 18.
Le hayon arrière 12 est monté articulé par rapport à la structure du véhicule autour d'un axe A d'orientation transversale.The tailgate 12 is mounted articulated with respect to the structure of the vehicle about an axis A of transverse orientation.
Ainsi, l'ouverture du hayon consiste à le faire pivoter vers le haut depuis sa position fermée représentée à la figure 1 vers une position ouverte non représentée.Thus, the opening of the tailgate consists of pivoting it upwards from its closed position shown in FIG. 1 to an open position not shown.
À titre de variante, pour un autre modèle de véhicule, le hayon arrière peut être monté articulé par rapport à la structure du véhicule autour d'un axe d'orientation verticale. Dans ce cas, l'ouverture du hayon est réalisée latéralement.Alternatively, for another vehicle model, the tailgate can be mounted hinged to the structure of the vehicle around a vertical orientation axis. In this case, the tailgate is opened laterally.
Conformément à l'invention, le module externe 18 comporte un corps externe 20 étanche qui est reçu dans un logement complémentaire 22 du hayon arrière 12 dans lequel il est monté depuis l'extérieur du véhicule 10.According to the invention, the external module 18 comprises a sealed external body 20 which is received in a complementary housing 22 of the tailgate 12 in which it is mounted from outside the vehicle 10.
Selon sa conception générale connue, le hayon 12 est constitué par une structure intérieure porteuse 24, en tôle emboutie pliée et soudée, et par un panneau extérieur d'habillage 26 qui est par exemple une peau extérieure de carrosserie fixée sur la structure porteuse 24.According to its known general design, the tailgate 12 is constituted by an internal load-bearing structure 24, made of stamped sheet metal folded and welded, and by an external covering panel 26 which is for example an external body skin fixed to the load-bearing structure 24.
Le profil général et la forme extérieure du corps externe 20 sont complémentaires de ceux du logement 22, ainsi que des autres éléments environnants, de manière à permettre le montage du module d'équipement 18 dans le logement 22 du hayon 10, d'arrière en avant, selon la direction de montage D indiquée à la figure 3a.The general profile and the external shape of the external body 20 are complementary to those of the housing 22, as well as of the other surrounding elements, so as to allow the mounting of the equipment module 18 in the housing 22 of the tailgate 10, from rear to front, in the mounting direction D indicated in Figure 3a.
Ainsi, en position montée, le corps externe 20 constitue une partie rapportée du panneau extérieur d'habillage 26. Conformément aux enseignements de l'invention, le montage du corps externe 20 étanche du module d'équipement 18 s'effectue ainsi sur le hayon 12 depuis l'extérieur, c'est à dire qu'un tel montage est particulièrement aisé et peut s'effectuer sur la partie arrière du véhicule, notamment sur son hayon 12, sans avoir à accéder à l'intérieur de l'habitacle.Thus, in the mounted position, the external body 20 constitutes an attached part of the external covering panel 26. In accordance with the teachings of the invention, the external body 20 is sealed from the equipment module 18 in this way on the tailgate. 12 from the outside, that is to say that such mounting is particularly easy and can be carried out on the rear part of the vehicle, in particular on its tailgate 12, without having to access the interior of the passenger compartment.
On décrira maintenant plus en détail la conception du module d'équipement 18, notamment en référence aux figures 2 à 6.The design of the equipment module 18 will now be described in more detail, in particular with reference to FIGS. 2 to 6.
Le corps externe 20 est avantageusement une pièce moulée en matière plastique.The external body 20 is advantageously a molded plastic part.
Le corps 20 est ici constitué d'une coque arrière 40 de forme allongée transversalement et de section longitudinale sensiblement triangulaire. La coque arrière 40 comporte une face arrière 54 qui est ouverte et qui, en positon assemblée du corps externe 20, est fermée de manière étanche par un couvercle avant 42 en forme générale de plaque.The body 20 here consists of a rear shell 40 of transversely elongated shape and of substantially triangular longitudinal section. The rear shell 40 has a rear face 54 which is open and which, in the assembled position of the body external 20, is closed in a sealed manner by a front cover 42 in the general form of a plate.
La coque arrière 40 délimite une cavité intérieure 44 qui est destinée à recevoir des composants du module 18. L'étanchéité du corps 20 peut être réalisée de plusieurs façons.The rear shell 40 delimits an interior cavity 44 which is intended to receive components of the module 18. The body 20 can be sealed in several ways.
L'une d'entre elles consiste à interposer un joint 50 entre la face avant 52 de la coque arrière 40 et la face arrière 54 du couvercle avant 42. Le joint d'étanchéité 50 est reçu dans une rainure 56 réalisée sur le pourtour de la face avant 52 de la coque arrière 40.One of them consists in interposing a seal 50 between the front face 52 of the rear shell 40 and the rear face 54 of the front cover 42. The seal 50 is received in a groove 56 made on the periphery of the front face 52 of the rear shell 40.
L'étanchéité du corps externe 20 peut aussi consister à sertir, à souder, à coller ou à emboîter élastiquement la coque arrière 40 et le couvercle avant 42. De façon à faciliter l'assemblage de la coque arrière 40 et du couvercle 42, les deux éléments peuvent comporter des moyens complémentaires d'emboîtement élastique, non représentés.The sealing of the external body 20 can also consist of crimping, welding, gluing or elastically fitting the rear shell 40 and the front cover 42. In order to facilitate the assembly of the rear shell 40 and the cover 42, the two elements may include complementary elastic interlocking means, not shown.
Ainsi, la coque arrière 40 peut comporter un élément tubulaire dans l'orifice duquel pénètre et se déforme élastiquement un élément complémentaire qui s'étend depuis la face arrière 54 du couvercle 42 selon la direction axiale de l'orifice de l'élément tubulaire.Thus, the rear shell 40 may comprise a tubular element in the orifice of which penetrates and elastically deforms a complementary element which extends from the rear face 54 of the cover 42 in the axial direction of the orifice of the tubular element.
Cela permet de maintenir ensemble la coque arrière 40 et le couvercle avant 42 avant le montage du corps externe 20 sur le hayon arrière 12.This makes it possible to hold the rear shell 40 and the front cover 42 together before mounting the external body 20 on the rear tailgate 12.
Le montage du corps externe 20 sur le hayon arrière 12 est obtenu par deux éléments de fixation 60 qui comportent ici des tiges de fixation 62 qui s'étendent à partir de l'intérieur de la coque arrière 40 vers l'avant selon une direction parallèle à la direction D de montage du module externe 18 sur le véhicule 10.The mounting of the external body 20 on the tailgate 12 is obtained by two fixing elements 60 which here comprise fixing rods 62 which extend from the inside of the rear shell 40 towards the front in a parallel direction to the direction D of mounting the external module 18 on the vehicle 10.
Les éléments de fixation 60 traversent le couvercle 42 par deux orifices 64. De façon à positionner le couvercle 42 par rapport à la coque 40, les tiges de fixation 62 sont portées par un pied 66 cylindrique étage.The fastening elements 60 pass through the cover 42 through two orifices 64. In order to position the cover 42 relative to the shell 40, the fixing rods 62 are carried by a cylindrical foot 66 on the floor.
L'étage avant 68 présente un diamètre correspondant sensiblement au diamètre de l'orifice 64 correspondant. La face arrière 54 du couvercle 42 venant en appuis contre l'épaulement radial 69 qui relie l'étage avant 68 à un étage arrière 70 de plus grand diamètre.The front stage 68 has a diameter corresponding substantially to the diameter of the corresponding orifice 64. The rear face 54 of the cover 42 coming to bear against the radial shoulder 69 which connects the front stage 68 to a rear stage 70 of larger diameter.
L'épaulement radial 69 s'étend dans le plan transversal qui correspond à la face avant 52 de la coque arrière 40.The radial shoulder 69 extends in the transverse plane which corresponds to the front face 52 of the rear shell 40.
L'étanchéité du corps externe 20 au niveau des orifices 64 peut être obtenue par des joints toriques 72 qui sont agencés dans des rainures annulaires 74 des épaulements radiaux 69.The sealing of the external body 20 at the orifices 64 can be obtained by O-rings 72 which are arranged in annular grooves 74 of the radial shoulders 69.
Lorsque le corps externe 20 est fermé, son montage avec le hayon arrière 12 peut consister à insérer les tiges de fixation 62 dans des trous 75 et 76 du panneau extérieur d'habillage 26 et de la structure intérieure porteuse 24 respectivement, puis à verrouiller leurs mouvements par des écrous 78 depuis la face avant interne du hayon 12. De façon à faciliter l'assemblage, le corps externe 20 peut comporter des moyens de prépositionnement et de maintien qui permettent de le maintenir en position, par rapport à la structure intérieure porteuse 24 lorsque les tiges de fixation 62 sont insérées dans les trous 76. Ces moyens de prépositionnement et de maintien peuvent consister en des éléments déformables élastiquement, tels que des crochets 80, représentés aux figures 3 et 5, qui s'étendent à partir de la face avant 58 du couvercle 42 selon la direction assemblage D. Ainsi, lorsque le corps externe 20 est monté sur le hayonWhen the external body 20 is closed, its mounting with the tailgate 12 can consist of inserting the fixing rods 62 into holes 75 and 76 of the external covering panel 26 and of the internal carrying structure 24 respectively, then locking their movements by nuts 78 from the internal front face of the tailgate 12. In order to facilitate assembly, the external body 20 may include prepositioning and holding means which make it possible to hold it in position, relative to the internal load-bearing structure 24 when the fixing rods 62 are inserted into the holes 76. These prepositioning and holding means may consist of elastically deformable elements, such as hooks 80, shown in FIGS. 3 and 5, which extend from the front face 58 of the cover 42 in the assembly direction D. Thus, when the external body 20 is mounted on the tailgate
12, il est maintenu par les crochets 80 qui coopèrent notamment avec les bords libres des trous 75 du panneau extérieur d'habillage 26. Cela permet de réaliser le vissage des écrous 78 lors d'une étape ultérieure d'assemblage du hayon 12 ou du véhicule 10, par exemple une étape nécessitant l'ouverture du hayon 12.12, it is held by the hooks 80 which cooperate in particular with the free edges of the holes 75 of the outer covering panel 26. This allows the nuts 78 to be screwed in during a subsequent step of assembling the tailgate 12 or the vehicle 10, for example a step requiring the opening of the tailgate 12.
Selon une variante, les trous 76 de la structure porteuse 24 sont munis de moyens d'accrochage et de fixation automatique, non représentés, tels que des systèmes à griffes ou tout autre système équivalant, de manière à permettre le montage et la fixation selon la direction D sans avoir à intervenir ultérieurement, c'est à dire sans avoir à intervenir depuis l'intérieur du véhicule pour assurer la fixation définitive, cette fixation étant obtenue, selon la direction D, de manière "automatique" lorsque l'on monte le corps externe 20 en place dans le logement 22.According to a variant, the holes 76 of the supporting structure 24 are provided with hooking and automatic fixing means, not shown, such as claw systems or any other equivalent system, so as to allow mounting and fixing according to the direction D without having to intervene subsequently, that is to say without having to intervene from inside the vehicle to ensure final fixing, this fixing being obtained, in direction D, in an "automatic" manner when the external body 20 in place in the housing 22.
Le corps externe 20 comporte des moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée du hayon 12.The external body 20 comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the tailgate 12.
Les moyens de commande du verrouillage peuvent, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, verrouiller les autres parties mobiles du véhicule telles que les portières. Ils peuvent aussi inhiber les circuits de démarrage du moteur du véhicule Les moyens de commande peuvent comporter un élément de commande mobile entre une position de déverrouillage et une position de verrouillage, de façon connue ils peuvent consister en un barillet qui coopère avec une clef de façon à bloquer le mouvement de la serrure d'ouverture du hayon. La serrure d'ouverture du hayon peut être un bouton sur lequel l'utilisateur appuie pour provoquer l'ouverture du hayon arrière 12.The locking control means can, without departing from the scope of the invention, lock the other moving parts of the vehicle such as the doors. They can also inhibit the vehicle engine starting circuits. The control means can comprise a movable control element between an unlocking position and a locking position, in known manner they can consist of a barrel which cooperates with a key so to block the movement of the tailgate opening lock. The tailgate opening lock can be a button which the user presses to cause the tailgate to open 12.
L'élément de commande mobile peut aussi comporter, conformément à la figure 4, une membrane 82 souple et déformable qui s'étend en regard d'un orifice 84 du corps externe 20, ici plus particulièrement de la coque 40, et dont la paroi intérieure 86 est conductrice de façon que, lorsque la membrane 82 est déformée vers l'intérieur du corps 20, la paroi intérieure 86 vient en contact avec un élément conducteur électrique 88, et modifie l'état électrique d'un circuit électrique pour commander le verrouillage du hayon mobile 12. Le verrouillage du hayon mobile consiste à immobiliser la partie mobile ou pêne de la serrure électrique 90. A titre de variante les moyens de commande du verrouillage comportent un élément de type capacitif.The mobile control element can also comprise, in accordance with FIG. 4, a flexible and deformable membrane 82 which extends opposite an orifice 84 of the external body 20, here more particularly of the shell 40, and the wall of which inner 86 is conductive so that, when the membrane 82 is deformed towards the inside of the body 20, the inner wall 86 comes into contact with an electrically conductive element 88, and modifies the electrical state of an electrical circuit for controlling the locking of the movable tailgate 12. The locking of the movable tailgate consists in immobilizing the movable part or bolt of the electric lock 90. As a variant, the locking control means comprise a capacitive type element.
De façon à assurer l'étanchéité du corps externe 20 au niveau de l'orifice 84, la membrane 82 comporte avantageusement à sa périphérie une surépaisseur 92 qui est pincée entre la face interne de la coque arrière 40 et un élément de maintien qui est avantageusement l'élément conducteur électrique 88 lui-même.In order to seal the external body 20 at the orifice 84, the membrane 82 advantageously comprises at its periphery an extra thickness 92 which is pinched between the internal face of the rear shell 40 and a holding element which is advantageously the electrically conductive element 88 itself.
L'élément conducteur électrique 88 peut être fixé sur la coque 40 par déformation élastique de moyens de fixations, tels que des doigts 93 qui s'étendent depuis la face interne de la coque arrière 40.The electrically conductive element 88 can be fixed to the shell 40 by elastic deformation of fastening means, such as fingers 93 which extend from the internal face of the rear shell 40.
De tels moyens de commande peuvent permettrent le verrouillage et le déverrouillage de la position fermée du hayon 12. Pour des raisons de sécurité et afin d'éviter un déverrouiilage non désiré par l'utilisateur, par exemple par un individu mal intentionné ou lors du nettoyage du véhicule, il peut être préférable que les moyens de commande de ce type permettent uniquement le verrouillage. Les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée la partie mobile peuvent aussi comporter un élément récepteur, tel qu'une antenne 94, destiné à recevoir des informations représentatives de la commande de verrouillage émises par des moyens extérieurs de commande à distance, tels qu'un badge ou clé électronique.Such control means can allow the locking and unlocking of the closed position of the tailgate 12. For safety reasons and in order to avoid unwanted unlocking by the user, for example by a malicious person or during cleaning of the vehicle, it may be preferable that the control means of this type only allow locking. The means for controlling the locking of the closed position, the movable part may also include a receiving element, such as an antenna 94, intended to receive information representative of the locking command sent by external remote control means, such as '' a badge or electronic key.
La coque arrière 40 peut être surmoulée sur l'élément récepteur.The rear shell 40 can be molded onto the receiving element.
Selon une variante, l'élément récepteur peut aussi être rapporté à l'intérieur de la coque arrière 40. La serrure électrique 90 fonctionne ici de façon similaire aux moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée la partie mobile 12, c'est à dire qu'elle comporte une membrane souple 91 qui obture un orifice 93 de la coque 40 et dont la face intérieure 95 est conductrice électriquement de façon que lorsqu'elle est déformée vers l'intérieure elle entre en contact avec un élément conducteur 97 de la serrure électrique 90 pour permettre l'ouverture du hayon 12.According to a variant, the receiving element can also be attached to the interior of the rear shell 40. The electric lock 90 operates here in a similar fashion to the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the mobile part 12, that is to say that it comprises a flexible membrane 91 which closes an orifice 93 in the shell 40 and the face of which inner 95 is electrically conductive so that when it is deformed inward it comes into contact with a conductive element 97 of the electric lock 90 to allow the opening of the tailgate 12.
L'étanchéité de l'orifice 93 peut aussi être réalisée de façon similaire à celle de l'orifice 84.The orifice 93 can also be sealed in a similar manner to that of the orifice 84.
Le corps externe 20 comporte ici des moyens 96 formant poignée d'ouverture du hayon arrière 12. Les moyens 96 consistent en un rebord qui s'étend depuis le bord arrière 98 de l'orifice 93 permettant l'accès serrure électrique 90. Ainsi, l'utilisateur peut, en un seul mouvement, libérer la serrure 90 et ouvrir facilement le hayon par un simple mouvement globalement orienté vers le haut, l'extrémité de ses doigts venant en appuis contre le rebord 96.The external body 20 here comprises means 96 forming a handle for opening the tailgate 12. The means 96 consist of a rim which extends from the rear edge 98 of the orifice 93 allowing access to the electric lock 90. Thus, the user can, in a single movement, release the lock 90 and easily open the tailgate by a simple movement generally oriented upwards, the end of his fingers pressing against the rim 96.
Le module externe 18 peut comporter d'autres composants. L'un d'entre eux peut consister une source lumineuse.The external module 18 may include other components. One of them may be a light source.
La source lumineuse peut comporter un bloc d'éclairage, non représenté, de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule 10.The light source may include a lighting unit, not shown, from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle 10.
Le bloc d'éclairage est reçu à l'intérieur de la cavité de la coque arrière 40.The lighting unit is received inside the cavity of the rear shell 40.
Selon une variante, le bloc d'éclairage est rapporté de façon séparable sur la face avant du couvercle 42. Ils forment ainsi une source d'éclairage mobile que l'utilisateur peut séparer du corps externe 20 pour l'orienter avec précision le faisceau d'éclairage.According to a variant, the lighting unit is attached in a separable manner to the front face of the cover 42. They thus form a mobile lighting source that the user can separate from the external body 20 to orient the beam precisely. 'lighting.
Dans ce cas, le bloc d'éclairage peut être alimenté par un fil électrique souple dont la longueur détermine la zone de maximum de manipulation du bloc. Le bloc peut aussi comporter une batterie d'accumulateurs. Le bloc d'éclairage est alors autonome et peut servir de lampe dite lampe de poche ou lampe torche.In this case, the lighting unit can be powered by a flexible electric wire, the length of which determines the maximum handling area of the unit. The block can also include a storage battery. The lighting unit is then autonomous and can serve as a lamp called flashlight or flashlight.
Lorsque le bloc d'éclairage est rapporté sur le module externe 18, sa batterie d'accumulateurs est reliée électriquement à une source d'alimentation électrique de façon à la recharger électriquement.When the lighting unit is attached to the external module 18, its storage battery is electrically connected to an electrical power source so as to recharge it electrically.
La source lumineuse peut aussi comporter un feu de signalisation arrière, non représenté, 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 may also include a rear signaling light, not shown, in particular a brake, direction change, reversing signaling light, or a fog light, or a part of such a light.
La source lumineuse peut encore comporter un bloc d'éclairage de l'extérieur du véhicule, tel qu'un bloc d'éclairage 102 de la plaque d'immatriculation 16. Ici, le bloc d'éclairage de la plaque d'immatriculation est constitué de deux éléments d'éclairage 104 qui émettent des faisceaux lumineux à travers des zones évidées 106 de la coque 40 qui sont en regard, ici au-dessus, de la plaque d'immatriculation 16 et qui sont obturées par des éléments transparents 107 pouvant présenter des propriétés optiques spécifiques.The light source may also include a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a lighting unit 102 from the license plate 16. Here, the lighting unit from the license plate is formed two lighting elements 104 which emit light beams through recessed areas 106 of the shell 40 which are opposite, here above, the license plate 16 and which are closed by transparent elements 107 which may have specific optical properties.
L'étanchéité des zones évidées 106 est réalisée de façon connue par exemple par des joints toriques, non représentés agencés entre leurs périphéries internes et la périphérie externe des éléments transparents 107.The hollow areas 106 are sealed in known manner, for example by O-rings, not shown, arranged between their internal peripheries and the external periphery of the transparent elements 107.
Lorsque les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée du hayon 12 comportent la membrane souple 91 , cette dernière peut se prolonger transversalement à l'intérieur de la cavité de la coque 40 au-delà des zones évidées 106 de façon à réaliser leur étanchéité.When the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the tailgate 12 comprise the flexible membrane 91, the latter may extend transversely inside the shell cavity 40 beyond the recessed areas 106 so as to seal them. .
Un autre composant peut consister en un dispositif antieffraction du corps externe 20.Another component may consist of an anti-intrusion device for the external body 20.
Un tel dispositif peut être réalisé de plusieurs façons. L'une d'entre elles consiste à relier électriquement une zone conductrice du module 18 à une zone conductrice en vis-à- vis de la structure du véhicule 10. Lorsque le module 18 est fixé sur la structure du véhicule 10, un courant électrique circule entre le véhicule lui-même et le module d'équipement 18 à travers lesdites zones conductrices. Lorsqu'il y a une tentative d'effraction du véhicule, par arrachement du module 18 conductrices du module 18 et de la structure 10 sont séparées l'une de l'autre ce qui ouvre le circuit électrique réalisé et permet notamment de déclencher un dispositif anti-effraction, tel qu'une alarme sonore et/ou d'inhiber les circuits de démarrage du moteur du véhicule.Such a device can be produced in several ways. One of them consists in electrically connecting a conductive area of the module 18 to a conductive area facing the structure of the vehicle 10. When the module 18 is fixed to the structure of the vehicle 10, an electric current flows between the vehicle itself and the equipment module 18 through said conductive areas. When there is an attempt to break into the vehicle, by tearing off the conductive module 18 from the module 18 and from the structure 10 are separated from each other which opens the electrical circuit produced and in particular makes it possible to trigger a device anti-intrusion, such as an audible alarm and / or inhibiting the vehicle engine starting circuits.
Un autre composant peut comporter un système électronique de vision 120, notamment une caméra, qui est orienté vers l'extérieur du véhicule 10 et qui fournit une information représentative de l'environnement extérieur situé en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision.Another component may include an electronic vision system 120, in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the outside of the vehicle 10 and which provides information representative of the external environment located opposite the electronic vision system.
La coque 40 comporte une ouverture 122 qui permet que le système électronique de vision optique 120 débouche vers l'extérieur du véhicule.The shell 40 has an opening 122 which allows the electronic optical vision system 120 to open towards the outside of the vehicle.
Le système électronique de vision optique 120 est orienté vers l'arrière du véhicule. Il fournit une information représentative de l'environnement extérieur situé en vis-à-vis.The electronic optical vision system 120 is oriented towards the rear of the vehicle. It provides information representative of the external environment located opposite.
Afin de protéger le système électronique de vision 120, notamment des salissures et des projections d'éléments tels que des gravillons, un capot de protection transparent, non représenté, est agencé entre l'extérieur du véhicule et le système électronique de vision 120.In order to protect the electronic vision system 120, in particular from dirt and projections of elements such as gravel, a transparent protective cover, not shown, is arranged between the exterior of the vehicle and the electronic vision system 120.
Un élément amortisseur non représenté peut être interposé entre le système électronique de vision 36 et la coque 40 pour absorber les vibrations de l'ouvrant arrière de façon que le système électronique de vision 120 soit le plus stable possible et fournisse à l'utilisateur des informations précises. L'étanchéité au niveau de l'ouverture 122 correspondante est obtenue par l'agencement d'un joint 124 de forme générale circulaire dans une gorge 126 prévue à cet effet dans une paroi cylindrique externe du système électronique de vision 120. Pour augmenter l'efficacité du joint 124 et optimiser la précision du positionnement du système électronique de vision 120 une jupe 128 s'étend, vers l'intérieur, depuis la face interne de la coque 40. Elle permet de recevoir l'extrémité libre arrière 130 de la caméra 120. Des liaisons électriques, non représentées permettent de l'alimenter électriquement mais aussi de transmettre l'information représentative de l'environnement extérieur à un système de traitement, qui transmet ensuite l'information traitée à un dispositif d'affichage à bord du véhicule. Le dispositif d'affichage fournit une image représentative de l'environnement extérieur en vis-à-vis du système électronique de vision 120. 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 120 associé au dispositif d'affichage permet par exemple de remplacer le rétroviseur intérieur du véhicule.A shock-absorbing element, not shown, can be interposed between the electronic vision system 36 and the shell 40 to absorb the vibrations of the rear window so that the electronic vision system 120 is as stable as possible and provides the user with information. accurate. The seal at the corresponding opening 122 is obtained by the arrangement of a seal 124 of generally circular shape in a groove 126 provided for this purpose in an external cylindrical wall of the electronic vision system 120. To increase the effectiveness of the seal 124 and optimizing the positioning accuracy of the electronic vision system 120 a skirt 128 extends inwards from the internal face of the shell 40. It allows the free rear end 130 of the camera to be received 120. Electrical connections, not shown make it possible to supply it electrically but also to transmit the information representative of the external environment to a processing system, which then transmits the processed 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 120. 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 120 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 de l'environnement extérieur. L'objet peut être un autre véhicule à l'arrêt ou en mouvement. Le paramètre peut être la vitesse relative ou la distance entre l'objet et le véhicule. Le système électronique de vision 36 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. Un autre composant peut aussi comporter un système de détection de proximité, non représenté, notamment pour l'assistance à la mise au parking du véhicule.The processing system can also determine a parameter relating to an object in the external environment. The object may be another stationary or moving vehicle. The parameter can be the relative speed or the distance between the object and the vehicle. The electronic vision system 36 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. Another component may also include a proximity detection system, not shown, in particular for assistance in parking the vehicle.
Un autre composant peut encore comporter un capteur de luminosité, non représenté. Lorsque le véhicule comporte un dispositif d'essuyage, non représenté, du panneau vitré arrière au moyen d'un balai d'essuie glace entraîné en balayage alterné, le corps externe 20 peut aussi porter, sur la face extérieure de la coque 40, un élément 139 formant rampe, de conception générale connue, qui permet de positionner le bras d'essuie-glace en position de parcage sans que la raclette d'essuyage portée par le balai ne soit en appui contre une surface du véhicule.Another component may also include a brightness sensor, not shown. When the vehicle comprises a wiping device, not shown, of the rear glazed panel by means of a wiper blade driven in alternating wiping, the external body 20 can also carry, on the external face of the hull 40, a element 139 forming a ramp, of known general design, which makes it possible to position the wiper arm in the parking position without the wiper squeegee carried by the blade being in abutment against a surface of the vehicle.
La rampe 139 peut être rapportée sur la coque 40, partiellement noyé dans celle-ci, ou bien réalisée venue de matière par moulage avec la coque 40.The ramp 139 can be attached to the shell 40, partially embedded in it, or else made integrally by molding with the shell 40.
Lorsque le panneau vitré 14 est articulé par rapport au hayon 12, un composant peut consister en une serrure de verrouillage de sa position fermée. De façon à être alimentés électriquement, les moyens de verrouillage et/ou au moins l'un des composants qui le nécessitent sont reliés à une source d'énergie électrique, non représentée, qui peut être la batterie d'accumulateurs ou l'alternateur du véhicule. Les liaisons électriques peuvent être réalisées par des filsWhen the glazed panel 14 is articulated with respect to the tailgate 12, a component may consist of a lock for locking its closed position. In order to be electrically powered, the locking means and / or at least one of the components which require it are connected to a source of electrical energy, not shown, which can be the storage battery or the alternator of the vehicle. Electrical connections can be made by wires
140 conducteurs électriques qui aliment un ou plusieurs composants du module 18.140 electrical conductors supplying one or more components of module 18.
Lorsque le corps externe 20 est en matériau isolant de l'électricité il peut être surmoulé autour d'au moins une piste ou câble en matériau conducteur électriquement.When the external body 20 is made of an electrically insulating material, it can be molded around at least one track or cable made of electrically conductive material.
Dans ces deux cas, les fils ou les pistes peuvent être reliés électriquement à une plaque porte-circuits 142 sur laquelle leurs extrémités libres sont raccordées électriquement.In these two cases, the wires or the tracks can be electrically connected to a circuit-carrying plate 142 on which their free ends are electrically connected.
La plaque porte-circuits 142 comporte des traces 144 en matériaux conducteurs qui convergent vers une zone de dimensions réduite permettant 146, de façon à concerner les zones de connexion 148. La plaque porte circuits 142 peut aussi comporter des composants électroniques, tel que des composants 143 pour le contrôle de l'antenne 94.The circuit-carrying plate 142 includes traces 144 of conductive materials which converge towards an area of reduced size allowing 146, so as to concern the connection areas 148. The circuit board 142 may also include electronic components, such as components 143 for controlling the antenna 94.
Avantageusement, la plaque porte circuits 142 est réalisée en matériau souple ce qui permet de la déformer, notamment de la courber, de façon à occuper des zones libres de la cavité 44 de la coque 40 et à minimiser son encombrement ainsi que les dimensions du module 18.Advantageously, the circuit-carrying plate 142 is made of flexible material which allows it to deform, in particular to bend it, so as to occupy free areas of the cavity 44 of the shell 40 and to minimize its size as well as the dimensions of the module. 18.
Il est ainsi possible de relier électriquement plusieurs composants du module 18 par un connecteur unique, non représenté, qui est introduit dans des moyens de guidage et de maintien 150 réalisés dans le couvercle 42.It is thus possible to electrically connect several components of the module 18 by a single connector, not shown, which is introduced into guide and holding means 150 produced in the cover 42.
L'échange de signaux des composants avec une unité électronique de pilotage, non représentée, qui permet par exemple de piloter ou de recueillir les informations captées, peut être obtenu de façon similaire par des fils et/ou des pistes qui sont reliées à des zones de connexion.The exchange of signals of the components with an electronic control unit, not shown, which makes it possible for example to control or collect the information captured, can be obtained in a similar way by wires and / or tracks which are connected to zones of connection.
Avantageusement, toutes les zones de connexion d'alimentation 144 ou de pilotage sont concentrées dans la zone 146 pour que le module 18 soit relié à un connecteur unique.Advantageously, all the power connection 144 or control connection zones are concentrated in the zone 146 so that the module 18 is connected to a single connector.
De façon à réduire le nombre de composants du module 18, le dispositif anti-effraction du corps externe 24 peut comporter le connecteur unique. Ainsi, lorsque le connecteur unique est débranché, il déclenche le dispositif anti-effraction. Pour diminuer le nombre de fils et de pistes, il est avantageux d'utiliser un dispositif de multiplexage qui permet de faire circuler des informations différentes dans un conducteur électrique unique. Ainsi, un même fil peut relier plusieurs composants entre eux, notamment pour les alimenter électriquement et/ou les piloter. In order to reduce the number of components of the module 18, the anti-intrusion device of the external body 24 may comprise the single connector. When the single connector is disconnected, it triggers the burglar-resistant device. To reduce the number of wires and tracks, it is advantageous to use a multiplexing device which makes it possible to circulate different information in a single electrical conductor. Thus, the same wire can connect several components together, in particular to supply them electrically and / or control them.

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1 . Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile du type qui comporte des moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée d'une partie mobile (12), telle qu'un hayon arrière, par rapport à une partie fixe de la structure du véhicule, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte un corps (20) externe étanche qui est reçu au moins partiellement dans un logement (22) complémentaire de la partie mobile (12) dans lequel il est monté depuis l'extérieur du véhicule.1. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle of the type which comprises means for controlling the locking of the closed position of a movable part (12), such as a tailgate, relative to a fixed part of the structure of the vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a sealed external body (20) which is at least partially received in a housing (22) complementary to the movable part (12) in which it is mounted from outside the vehicle .
2. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la partie mobile (12) comporte une structure intérieure porteuse (24) et un panneau extérieur (26) de carrosserie, et en ce que le corps (20) externe est de profil et de forme complémentaires de ceux du logement (22) qui le reçoit et qui, en position montée, constitue une partie rapportée du panneau extérieur d'habillage (26).2. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the movable part (12) comprises an interior carrying structure (24) and an exterior panel (26) of bodywork, and that the external body (20) is of profile and shape complementary to those of the housing (22) which receives it and which, in the mounted position, constitutes an attached part of the outer covering panel (26).
3. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisée en ce que le corps (20) externe est une pièce moulée en matière plastique.3. External module (18) for fitting a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 1 or 2, characterized in that the external body (20) is a molded plastic part.
4. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le corps (20) externe est constitué d'une coque (40) arrière fermée de manière étanche par un couvercle (42) avant en forme générale de plaque.4. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external body (20) consists of a rear shell (40) closed in leaktight manner by a front cover (42) generally in the form of a plate.
5. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'un joint (50) est interposé entre les faces en contact du couvercle (42) avant et de la coque (40) arrière fermée de façon à assurer l'étanchéité du corps (20).5. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that a seal (50) is interposed between the contacting faces of the front cover (42) and of the shell (40) rear closed so as to seal the body (20).
6. Module externe (18) d'équipement selon la revendication 4, caractérisé en ce que le couvercle (42) et la coque (40) arrière fermée sont sertis et/ou sont emboîtés élastiquement ensemble de façon à assurer l'étanchéité du corps (20) externe.6. External module (18) of equipment according to claim 4, characterized in that the cover (42) and the rear shell (40) closed are crimped and / or are fitted elastically together so as to seal the external body (20).
7. Module externe (18) d'équipement selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le corps (20) externe porte des éléments de fixation (60) du module d'équipement comportant des tiges (62) de fixation qui s'étendent parallèlement à la direction de montage du module (18) d'équipement.7. external equipment module (18) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the external body (20) carries fixing elements (60) of the equipment module comprising rods (62) for fixing which extend parallel to the mounting direction of the equipment module (18).
8. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée de la partie mobile (12) comportent un élément de commande mobile entre une position de déverrouillage et une position de verrouillage. 8. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the means for controlling the locking of the closed position of the movable part (12) comprise a control element movable between an unlocking position and a locking position.
9. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que l'élément mobile est une membrane (82) souple et déformable qui s'étend en regard d'un orifice (84) du corps externe (20) et dont la paroi intérieure (86) est conductrice de façon que, lorsque la membrane (82) est déformée vers l'intérieur du corps (20), la paroi intérieure (86) vient en contact avec un élément (88) conducteur électrique, de façon à modifier l'état électrique d'un circuit électrique et à commander le verrouillage de la partie mobile (12). 9. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the mobile element is a flexible and deformable membrane (82) which extends opposite an orifice (84) of the outer body (20) and the inner wall (86) of which is conductive so that, when the membrane (82) is deformed towards the inside of the body (20), the inner wall (86) comes into contact with an element (88) electrical conductor, so as to modify the electrical state of an electrical circuit and to control the locking of the movable part (12).
10. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de commande du verrouillage de la position fermée la partie mobile (12) comportent un élément récepteur, tel qu'une antenne (94), destiné à recevoir des informations représentatives de la commande de verrouillage émises par des moyens extérieurs de commande à distance.10. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the means for controlling the locking of the closed position the movable part (12) comprise a receiving element , such as an antenna (94), intended to receive information representative of the locking command transmitted by external remote control means.
1 1 . Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte des moyens (96) formant poignée d'ouverture de la partie mobile (12).1 1. External module (18) for fitting a motor vehicle according to any one of the claims previous, characterized in that it comprises means (96) forming an opening handle of the movable part (12).
12. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte au moins un autre composant.12. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises at least one other component.
13. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce qu'un des composants comporte une source lumineuse. 13. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that one of the components comprises a light source.
14. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'intérieur de l'habitacle et/ou du coffre du véhicule.14. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the light source comprises a lighting unit from inside the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of the vehicle.
15. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le bloc d'éclairage est séparable du corps (20) externe de façon à former une source d'éclairage mobile.15. External module (18) for fitting a motor vehicle according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the lighting unit is separable from the external body (20) so as to form a mobile lighting source.
16. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 15, caractérisé en ce que 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.16. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 15, characterized in that the light source comprises a rear signaling light, in particular a brake, change signaling light steering, reversing, or a fog light, or part of such a light.
17. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 16, caractérisé en ce que la source lumineuse comporte un bloc d'éclairage de l'extérieur du véhicule, tel qu'un bloc d'éclairage (102) de la plaque d'immatriculation (16).17. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 16, characterized in that the light source comprises a lighting unit from the outside of the vehicle, such as a light block (102) of the license plate (16).
18. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 17, caractérisé en ce qu'un composant est un dispositif anti-effraction du boîtier extérieur.18. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 17, characterized in that a component is a burglar-proof device of the external housing.
19. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 18, caractérisé en ce qu'un composant comporte un système électronique de vision (120), 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 .19. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 18, characterized in that a component comprises an electronic vision system (120), in particular a camera, which is oriented towards the exterior of the vehicle and which provides information representative of the external environment situated opposite the system vision electronics.
20. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 19, caractérisé en ce qu'un composant comporte un système de détection de proximité, notamment pour l'assistance à la mise au parking du véhicule.20. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 19, characterized in that a component comprises a proximity detection system, in particular for assistance in setting vehicle parking.
21 . Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 20, caractérisé en ce qu'un composant comporte un capteur de luminosité. 21. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 20, characterized in that a component comprises a light sensor.
22. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications 13 à 21 prise en combinaison avec la revendication 2, caractérisé en ce qu'un composant comporte des moyens de prépositionnement qui permettent de maintenir en position le module (18) par rapport à la partie mobile (12) avant leur fixation.22. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of claims 13 to 21 taken in combination with claim 2, characterized in that a component comprises prepositioning means which make it possible to maintain in position the module (18) relative to the movable part (12) before their fixing.
23. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de verrouillage et/ou au moins l'un des composants sont reliés électriquement à une plaque porte circuit (142).23. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking means and / or at least one of the components are electrically connected to a circuit board (142).
24. Module externe (18) d'équipement d'un véhicule automobile selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le corps (20) est en matériau isolant de l'électricité et est surmoulé autour d'au moins une piste ou câble (140) en matériau conducteur électriquement pour l'alimentation électrique, des moyens de verrouillages et/ou d'au moins un composant, ou pour l'échange de signaux avec cet élément. 24. External module (18) for equipping a motor vehicle according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the body (20) is made of an electrically insulating material and is molded around at least one track or cable (140) made of electrically conductive material for power supply, locking means and / or at least one component, or for the exchange of signals with this element.
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