EP1957733B1 - Temporary locking assembly - Google Patents

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EP1957733B1
EP1957733B1 EP20060831174 EP06831174A EP1957733B1 EP 1957733 B1 EP1957733 B1 EP 1957733B1 EP 20060831174 EP20060831174 EP 20060831174 EP 06831174 A EP06831174 A EP 06831174A EP 1957733 B1 EP1957733 B1 EP 1957733B1
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
    • E05B17/00—Accessories in connection with locks
    • E05B17/0012—Accessories in connection with locks for lock parts held in place before or during mounting on the wing
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05C—BOLTS OR FASTENING DEVICES FOR WINGS, SPECIALLY FOR DOORS OR WINDOWS
    • E05C21/00—Arrangements or combinations of wing fastening, securing, or holding devices, not covered by a single preceding main group; Locking kits
    • E05C21/005—Provisional arrangements between door and frame for holding vehicle doors closed or partially open during manufacturing or maintenance
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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  • the present invention relates to a temporary locking assembly of an element opening on a fixed element of a bodywork of a motor vehicle.
  • an opening element such as a door, a hood, or a hatchback, among others
  • a fixed element of a bodywork of a motor vehicle it is generally proceeded to application steps one or more coatings, such as protective coatings or the application of a paint layer.
  • these opening elements are not yet equipped with definitive closing devices, such as locks.
  • the latter can adopt a naturally closed position or naturally open, that is to say that under the effect of its weight, the opening element naturally tends to s' open.
  • a locking function for retaining the opening member in the desired pseudo-closure position.
  • the documents FR 2 833 562 and EP 0 931 895 each describe a device of this type comprising, on the one hand, a fixing plate intended to allow the device to be anchored in the fixed element, and, on the other hand, a body attached to the fixing plate and forming a stop able to serve as a support for the opening element.
  • the fixing plate is immobilized in the body, with the aid of a pin intended to penetrate into a hole of the body and a screw intended to pass through an orifice of the fixing plate to be fixed in an orifice tapped from the bodywork.
  • the anchoring of the mounting plate is effected by means of at least one threaded orifice formed in the body and intended to each receive a pin integral with the fixing plate.
  • a pin is provided with peripheral fins capable of cooperating with the corresponding threaded orifice when an operator exercises a pressure on the temporary spacer.
  • a screw can be used as a complementary fastening means. The advantage of such a method of attachment is that it requires no tools when mounting the holding device. However, when the constraints to be supported are too high, it is necessary to add a screw which requires a tool for its implementation.
  • the locking function is provided by an elastic retaining lug.
  • This retaining means is formed by an elastic tongue extending above the body and inclined in the opposite direction to the stop element.
  • This elastic tongue is designed to cooperate with a rim of the opening element. When closing the opening member, it comes to exert a thrust able to bend the elastic tongue so that the flange passes behind said tongue. The tongue then resumes its initial position and ensures the locking of the rim and therefore of the opening element.
  • the present invention aims to overcome the disadvantage. previously mentioned and consists of a temporary locking assembly of an element opening on a fixed element of a body of a motor vehicle, comprising a spacer and a locking device according to claim 1.
  • Opening element means any body part, such as a door, which is movable relative to the body of the motor vehicle and whose weight and structure make it have a natural tendency to open. during assembly operations.
  • providing a device dedicated to the locking function makes it possible to avoid direct contact between the wall of the opening element and the locking member, the opening member no longer grating against the latter.
  • the contact between the locking means (s) of the locking device and the additional stop means (s) of the spacer device is therefore particularly advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to avoid the formation of chips.
  • the locking device is intended to be fixed in a wall of the opening element.
  • the locking device is intended to be fixed at the level of a door liner.
  • the locking device may alternatively be fixed in a wall of the fixed member.
  • the stop means of the locking device may be selected adapted to undergo elastic deformation under the action of the complementary complementary stop means of the spacer device.
  • the abutment means of the locking device may be chosen rigid and able to elastically deform the abutment means complementary to the spacer device.
  • the stop means of the locking device is in the form of at least one projecting retaining tab.
  • the stop means of the locking device is adapted to cooperate with an abutment means complementary to the spacer device via a ball joint connection.
  • the locking device has snap-fastening means.
  • the stop means of the spacer device is in the form of a protruding retaining finger.
  • the stop element of the spacer device is designed so as to be housed between the fixed element and the opening element. In this way, the stop element comes into contact with the opening element via a non-visible area and therefore does not create a paint defect.
  • the locking device 1 comprises a body made of a thermoplastic material molded in one piece, said body decomposing on the one hand, a mounting plate 2 for allowing the temporary anchoring of the locking device 1 in an opening element 3 of the door type of a bodywork of a motor vehicle, and secondly, a head 4 extending perpendicularly from the fixing plate and terminated by an elastic retaining tab 5 extending along the plane of the opening element 3 from the head 4.
  • the fixing plate 2 is equipped with fastening means comprising, firstly, a first fixing member located on the side of the elastic retaining tab 5 and forming a spout 6 facing outwardly of the fixing plate 2 and secondly, a second fastener 8 pivotally mounted about a transverse axis of the mounting plate 2.
  • the second fastener 8 is connected to the mounting plate via a flexible tongue 9 made in the form of a thin web of the thermoplastic material. It is of course possible to make a locking device 1 biblock, the second fastener 8 then being mounted on an axis fixed parallel to the mounting plate 2.
  • This second fastener 8 is equipped with a spout 10, turned to the outside of the fixing plate in a direction opposite the spout 6, and has a bent end 11 towards the fixing plate provided with locking hooks 12 adapted to engage the fixing plate 2 of the part and of the 4.
  • a spout 10 turned to the outside of the fixing plate in a direction opposite the spout 6, and has a bent end 11 towards the fixing plate provided with locking hooks 12 adapted to engage the fixing plate 2 of the part and of the 4.
  • other means of attachment are possible such as screws or clip fastening means.
  • This locking device 1 is intended to cooperate with a complementary temporary spacing device 20, as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 3 , comprising a one-piece body made from a shaped thermoplastic material, which is decomposed, on the one hand, into an attachment plate 21 intended to allow the temporary anchoring of the spacer device in a wall 22 of a fixed element 23 of a body of a motor vehicle, and secondly, a stop element 24 for supporting the door 3.
  • a complementary temporary spacing device 20 as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 3 , comprising a one-piece body made from a shaped thermoplastic material, which is decomposed, on the one hand, into an attachment plate 21 intended to allow the temporary anchoring of the spacer device in a wall 22 of a fixed element 23 of a body of a motor vehicle, and secondly, a stop element 24 for supporting the door 3.
  • the fixing plate 21 is equipped with fastening means comprising, on the one hand, a retaining member 25 having a curved end forming a spout, and on the other hand, a positioning finger 26, each intended to be inserted into a corresponding orifice of the wall of the fixed element 23. It is therefore a fastening system without screws by interlocking the fixing plate 21. Alternatively, there may be provided a fastening system by screw or clip.
  • the abutment element 24 is made in the form of a rigid protuberance having a contact surface 27 intended to come into contact with a wall of the door 3 and is attached to the fixing plate 21 with the aid of an intermediate portion 28 having a general shape scorpion tail.
  • the intermediate portion 28 and the abutment member 24 are shaped so as to provide a space capable of receiving a rim 3a of the opening element 3, the stop element being thus adapted to come into contact with the door 3 on a non-visible area of it.
  • the temporary spacing device 20 comprises a second attachment point 29 located at a distance from the fixing plate and intended to engage with a second wall 30 of the fixed element substantially perpendicular to the wall 22 and commonly called rabbet.
  • the temporary spacing device 20 is terminated by a finger 31 situated opposite the locking device 1 and extending in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the opening element 3 when the latter is in the closed position so as to it can cooperate with the elastic retaining lug 5 of the locking device 1 and acting as a stop means. More specifically, the finger 31 of the spacer device 20 cuts the path of the elastic retaining tab 5 when the door 3 is opened or closed.
  • a user wishing to lock a door 3 in a spacing position close to its closed position with respect to a fixed element 23 of a bodywork of a motor vehicle by means of a spacer device 20 and a locking device 1 according to the invention, will proceed as follows.
  • This fixed element 23 has openings for receiving opening elements, such as doors 3, tailgate or covers, among others. These openings each define, with respect to the fixed element of the bodywork, a plane, substantially vertical in the case of the door 3, in which is the direction of articulation.
  • the doors and other opening elements 3 are mounted on the fixed element 23 by means of suitable hinges.
  • these opening elements 3 are not yet equipped with closing devices and definitive locks.
  • the opening elements 3 When the body is ready to receive a paint application or a protective coating, the opening elements 3 must be placed in a position close to their closed position, or pseudo-closing position, so as to coat all the parts external bodywork. These opening elements 3 are kept away from the fixed structure in this position by means of the spacer device 20 as previously described.
  • the spacing device 20 is provided to be temporarily fixed to the fixed element 23, in the volume that will occupy the lock of the door 3, comprising points for fixing a keeper on the fixed element 23 and a corresponding housing provided in the door 3 for said lock.
  • This housing is formed by a cut made on an inner face of the opening element 3 and comprises a flange 3b extending perpendicular to the plane of the opening element and a flange 3a extending parallel to the plane of the opening element 3 , that is, the wall.
  • the locking device 1 is put in place on the opening element 3.
  • the second fastener 8 of the locking device 1 is brought into an open position in which the spout 10 is separated from the fixing plate 2 and the locking hooks 12 are disengaged from the latter.
  • the smallest distance between the spout 6 and the spout 10 is minimal, and makes it possible to introduce, on the one hand, the spout 6 of the first fastener into a first corresponding orifice formed in a wall 3a of the spout. fixed element 3 to engage with said wall 3a, and secondly, the spout 10 of the second fastener 8 in a second corresponding orifice.
  • the locking device 1 is then fixed in the wall 3a of the fixed element 3 by exerting pressure on the fixing plate 2.
  • the second fastener 8 pivots towards the fixing plate 2 in a position in which the locking hooks 12 engage with the fixing plate 2.
  • the smallest distance between the spout 6 and the spout 10 increases until the latter engages with the wall 3a of the fixed element 3 and the smallest distance between the two spouts 6, 10 is maximum.
  • the locking device 1 is firmly fixed in the wall 3a of the fixed element 3.
  • the locking device 1 and the spacer device 20 are thus respectively positioned on the door 3 and on the body before closing the door 3.
  • the elastic retaining tab 5 abuts against the finger 31 of the spacer 20.
  • the operator forces slightly on the door 3 to cause elastic deformation of the retaining lug 5 and allow its passage behind the finger 31 of the spacer 20.
  • the door 3 is then retained in a close pseudo-close position in the closed position. The reverse steps should be taken to clear and open the door 3.
  • the figures 3 and 4 show a view of all the locking devices 1 and spacer 20 relative to the body and the door 3.
  • the spacing device 20 has an end sufficiently remote from its fixing plate 21 to be slightly extended by the finger 31 so as to respond to the stresses and to be able to cooperate with the locking device 1.
  • the positions of the locking device 1 and the spacer device 20 can optionally be reversed, the locking device 1 being anchored in a wall of the fixed element of the bodywork commonly called rebate, and the device of FIG. 20 being anchored in a wall of the opening element.
  • the spacers 20 and locking devices 1 are removed and the final closing devices and the locks can be installed.
  • the Figures 5 to 7 present a second preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • the locking device 100 differs from the locking device 1 in that it comprises a spherical head 105 in place of the retaining tab 5.
  • This locking device 100 is intended to cooperate with a spacing device 200 temporary differentiating from the device of lock 20 in that the finger 31 is replaced by a stop means adapted to cooperate with the spherical head 105 in a clip-on manner, said stop means being in the form of a clamp 201 oriented substantially perpendicularly to the wall 3a of the door 3 when it is in the closed position adapted to deform elastically to engage with the spherical head 105 and thus retain the locking device 100 and consequently the door 3.
  • the clamp 201 comprises two lateral tabs 202, 203 each having a shoulder 204 adapted to serve as retaining means to the spherical head 105 and are terminated by an inclined wall 205 connecting the shoulder 204 to the end of the tab 202, 203 corresponding.
  • the spherical head 105 presses against the inclined walls 205 of each tab 202, 203 of the clamp 201 and forces the clamp 201 to be spaced apart so as to allow it to pass behind the shoulders 204 which then hold it in position.
  • the locking device 100 is thus maintained and with it the door 3.

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The device has a body comprising a head (4) terminated by an elastic retaining tab (5) extending along the plane of an opening element (3). The tab elastically cooperates with a finger (31) when the opening element is in closed position so as to allow the retention of the opening element. The finger terminates a tentative spacing device (20) that is temporarily anchored in a wall (22) of a fixed element (23) of a motor vehicle body by a mounting plate (21). An independent claim is also included for a tentative spacing device.

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La présente invention se rapporte à un ensemble de verrouillage provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément fixe d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile.The present invention relates to a temporary locking assembly of an element opening on a fixed element of a bodywork of a motor vehicle.

Avant le rattachement définitif d'un élément ouvrant, tel qu'une porte, un capot, ou un hayon, entre autres, sur un élément fixe d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, il est généralement procédé à des étapes d'application d'un ou plusieurs revêtements, tels que des revêtements de protection ou l'application d'une couche de peinture. Lors de tels traitements, ces éléments ouvrants ne sont pas encore équipés de dispositifs de fermeture définitifs, comme des serrures.Before the definitive attachment of an opening element, such as a door, a hood, or a hatchback, among others, to a fixed element of a bodywork of a motor vehicle, it is generally proceeded to application steps one or more coatings, such as protective coatings or the application of a paint layer. During such treatments, these opening elements are not yet equipped with definitive closing devices, such as locks.

Pour cette raison, il est prévu des dispositifs d'écartement provisoire qui permettent de maintenir un élément ouvrant dans une position pseudo-fermée par rapport à l'élément fixe auquel il doit être rattaché.For this reason, temporary spacers are provided which maintain an opening member in a pseudo-closed position relative to the fixed member to which it is to be attached.

Selon la configuration de la carrosserie et de l'élément ouvrant, ce dernier peut adopter une position naturellement fermée ou naturellement ouverte, c'est-à-dire que sous l'effet de son poids, l'élément ouvrant tend naturellement à s'ouvrir. Dans un tel cas, il convient d'adjoindre au dispositif d'écartement provisoire une fonction de verrouillage permettant de retenir l'élément ouvrant dans la position de pseudo fermeture souhaitée.Depending on the configuration of the body and the opening element, the latter can adopt a naturally closed position or naturally open, that is to say that under the effect of its weight, the opening element naturally tends to s' open. In such a case, it is appropriate to add to the temporary spacer device a locking function for retaining the opening member in the desired pseudo-closure position.

Les documents FR 2 833 562 et EP 0 931 895 décrivent chacun un dispositif de ce type comprenant, d'une part, une platine de fixation destinée à permettre l'ancrage du dispositif dans l'élément fixe, et d'autre part, un corps rattaché à la platine de fixation et formant une butée apte à servir d'appui à l'élément ouvrant.The documents FR 2 833 562 and EP 0 931 895 each describe a device of this type comprising, on the one hand, a fixing plate intended to allow the device to be anchored in the fixed element, and, on the other hand, a body attached to the fixing plate and forming a stop able to serve as a support for the opening element.

Dans un dispositif selon le document FR 2 833 562 , la platine de fixation est immobilisée dans la carrosserie, à l'aide d'un pion destiné à pénétrer dans un orifice de la carrosserie et d'une vis destinée à traverser un orifice de la platine de fixation pour venir se fixer dans un orifice taraudé de la carrosserie.In a device according to the document FR 2 833 562 , the fixing plate is immobilized in the body, with the aid of a pin intended to penetrate into a hole of the body and a screw intended to pass through an orifice of the fixing plate to be fixed in an orifice tapped from the bodywork.

Dans un dispositif selon le document EP 0 931 895 , l'ancrage de la platine de fixation s'effectue par l'intermédiaire d'au moins un orifice taraudé ménagé dans la carrosserie et destiné à recevoir chacun un pion solidaire de la platine de fixation. Un tel pion est muni d'ailettes périphériques aptes à coopérer avec l'orifice taraudé correspondant lorsqu'un opérateur exerce une pression sur le dispositif d'écartement provisoire. Eventuellement, une vis peut être utilisée comme moyen de fixation complémentaire. L'avantage d'un tel mode de fixation est qu'il ne nécessite aucun outil lors du montage du dispositif de maintien. Toutefois, lorsque les contraintes à supporter sont trop élevées, il convient d'y adjoindre une vis qui, elle, nécessite un outil pour sa mise en place.In a device according to the document EP 0 931 895 , the anchoring of the mounting plate is effected by means of at least one threaded orifice formed in the body and intended to each receive a pin integral with the fixing plate. Such a pin is provided with peripheral fins capable of cooperating with the corresponding threaded orifice when an operator exercises a pressure on the temporary spacer. Optionally, a screw can be used as a complementary fastening means. The advantage of such a method of attachment is that it requires no tools when mounting the holding device. However, when the constraints to be supported are too high, it is necessary to add a screw which requires a tool for its implementation.

Pour chacun des dispositifs d'écartement et de verrouillage décrits dans les documents FR 2 833 562 et EP 0 931 895 , la fonction de verrouillage est assurée par un ergot de retenue élastique. Ce moyen de retenue est formé par une languette élastique s'étendant au dessus du corps et inclinée en direction opposée à l'élément de butée. Cette languette élastique est conçue de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec un rebord de l'élément ouvrant. Lors de la fermeture de l'élément ouvrant, celui-ci vient exercer une poussée apte à faire fléchir la languette élastique de manière à ce que le rebord passe derrière ladite languette. La languette reprend alors sa position initiale et assure le blocage du rebord et par conséquent de l'élément ouvrant.For each of the spacing and locking devices described in the documents FR 2 833 562 and EP 0 931 895 , the locking function is provided by an elastic retaining lug. This retaining means is formed by an elastic tongue extending above the body and inclined in the opposite direction to the stop element. This elastic tongue is designed to cooperate with a rim of the opening element. When closing the opening member, it comes to exert a thrust able to bend the elastic tongue so that the flange passes behind said tongue. The tongue then resumes its initial position and ensures the locking of the rim and therefore of the opening element.

Néanmoins, un tel système de verrouillage présente des inconvénients liés au contact direct entre le rebord et la languette. En effet, lors du verrouillage, il existe un contact plastique / métal entre la languette et le rebord de l'élément ouvrant. Le rebord étant fin et coupant, ce contact entraîne la formation de copeaux de plastique qui tombent alors sur des zones à peindre et entraîneront la formation de défauts de peinture.Nevertheless, such a locking system has disadvantages related to the direct contact between the flange and the tongue. Indeed, during locking, there is a plastic / metal contact between the tongue and the rim of the opening element. The rim being thin and sharp, this contact causes the formation of plastic chips which then fall on areas to be painted and cause the formation of paint defects.

La présente invention a pour but de pallier l'inconvénient. précédemment évoqué et consiste pour cela en un ensemble de verrouillage provisoire d'un élément ouvrant sur un élément fixe d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, comprenant un dispositif d'écartement et un dispositif de verrouillage selon la revendication 1.The present invention aims to overcome the disadvantage. previously mentioned and consists of a temporary locking assembly of an element opening on a fixed element of a body of a motor vehicle, comprising a spacer and a locking device according to claim 1.

Par élément ouvrant, il convient d'entendre toute partie de carrosserie, telle qu'une portière, qui est mobile par rapport à la carrosserie du véhicule automobile et dont le poids et la structure font qu'il a une tendance naturelle à l'ouverture lors des opérations d'assemblage."Opening element" means any body part, such as a door, which is movable relative to the body of the motor vehicle and whose weight and structure make it have a natural tendency to open. during assembly operations.

Ainsi, le fait de prévoir un dispositif dédié à la fonction de verrouillage permet d'éviter un contact direct entre la paroi de l'élément ouvrant et l'élément de verrouillage, l'élément ouvrant ne venant plus râper contre ce dernier. Le contact entre le(s) moyen(s) de butée du dispositif de verrouillage et le(s) moyen(s) de butée complémentaire(s) du dispositif d'écartement est donc particulièrement avantageux dans la mesure où il permet d'éviter la formation de copeaux.Thus, providing a device dedicated to the locking function makes it possible to avoid direct contact between the wall of the opening element and the locking member, the opening member no longer grating against the latter. The contact between the locking means (s) of the locking device and the additional stop means (s) of the spacer device is therefore particularly advantageous insofar as it makes it possible to avoid the formation of chips.

De manière préférentielle, le dispositif de verrouillage est destiné à être fixé dans une paroi de l'élément ouvrant. Avantageusement, le dispositif de verrouillage est destiné à être fixé au niveau d'une doublure de porte. Cependant, il doit être bien compris que le dispositif de verrouillage peut être en variante fixé dans une paroi de l'élément fixe.Preferably, the locking device is intended to be fixed in a wall of the opening element. Advantageously, the locking device is intended to be fixed at the level of a door liner. However, it should be understood that the locking device may alternatively be fixed in a wall of the fixed member.

Dans un ensemble de verrouillage selon l'invention, le moyen de butée du dispositif de verrouillage peut être choisi apte à subir une déformation élastique sous l'action du moyen de butée complémentaire correspondant du dispositif d'écartement. En variante, le moyen de butée du dispositif de verrouillage peut être choisi rigide et apte à déformer élastiquement le moyen de butée complémentaire du dispositif d'écartement.In a locking assembly according to the invention, the stop means of the locking device may be selected adapted to undergo elastic deformation under the action of the complementary complementary stop means of the spacer device. As a variant, the abutment means of the locking device may be chosen rigid and able to elastically deform the abutment means complementary to the spacer device.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le moyen de butée du dispositif de verrouillage est réalisée sous la forme d'au moins une patte de retenue en saillie.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the stop means of the locking device is in the form of at least one projecting retaining tab.

Selon un mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention, le moyen de butée du dispositif de verrouillage est apte à coopérer avec un moyen de butée complémentaire du dispositif d'écartement par l'intermédiaire d'une liaison rotule.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the stop means of the locking device is adapted to cooperate with an abutment means complementary to the spacer device via a ball joint connection.

De manière préférentielle, le dispositif de verrouillage possède des moyens de fixation clipsables.Preferably, the locking device has snap-fastening means.

Avantageusement, le moyen de butée du dispositif d'écartement se présente sous la forme d'un doigt de retenue en saillie.Advantageously, the stop means of the spacer device is in the form of a protruding retaining finger.

Avantageusement encore, l'élément de butée du dispositif d'écartement est conçu de manière à pouvoir être logé entre l'élément fixe et l'élément ouvrant. De cette manière, l'élément de butée vient au contact de l'élément ouvrant par l'intermédiaire d'une zone non visible et ne crée donc pas de défaut de peinture.Advantageously again, the stop element of the spacer device is designed so as to be housed between the fixed element and the opening element. In this way, the stop element comes into contact with the opening element via a non-visible area and therefore does not create a paint defect.

La mise en oeuvre de l'invention sera mieux comprise à l'aide de la description détaillée qui est exposée ci-dessous en regard du dessin annexé dans lequel :

  • La figure 1 est une représentation schématique de côté longitudinale d'un premier mode de réalisation d'un ensemble de verrouillage provisoire selon l'invention mis en place entre une portière et une carrosserie d'automobile .
  • La figure 2 est une représentation de l'ensemble de verrouillage provisoire de la figure 1 en cours de fermeture.
  • La figure 3 est une vue d'ensemble en perspective de l'ensemble de verrouillage provisoire de la figure 1.
  • La figure 4 est une vue de dessous en perspective de l'ensemble de verrouillage provisoire de la figure 1.
  • La figure 5 est une représentation schématique en perspective d'un deuxième mode de réalisation d'un ensemble selon l'invention mis en place entre une portière et une carrosserie d'automobile .
  • La figure 6 est une représentation schématique de côté longitudinale du dispositif de verrouillage et du dispositif d'écartement associé tels que représentés sur la figure 5.
  • La figure 7 est une représentation schématique de côté longitudinale du dispositif de verrouillage et du dispositif d'écartement associé tels que représentés sur la figure 6 avant fermeture.
The implementation of the invention will be better understood with the aid of the detailed description which is explained below with reference to the appended drawing in which:
  • The figure 1 is a schematic longitudinal side view of a first embodiment of a temporary locking assembly according to the invention set up between a door and a car body.
  • The figure 2 is a representation of the temporary lock set of the figure 1 in the process of closing.
  • The figure 3 is an overview in perspective of the provisional lock assembly of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 4 is a perspective bottom view of the temporary lock assembly of the figure 1 .
  • The figure 5 is a schematic representation in perspective of a second embodiment of an assembly according to the invention set up between a door and a car body.
  • The figure 6 is a schematic longitudinal side view of the locking device and the associated spacing device as shown in FIG. figure 5 .
  • The figure 7 is a schematic longitudinal side view of the locking device and the associated spacing device as shown in FIG. figure 6 before closing.

Dans la description qui suit, les mêmes éléments pour les différents modes de réalisation portent la même référence.In the description which follows, the same elements for the different embodiments bear the same reference.

Selon un premier mode de réalisation représenté aux figures 1 à 4, le dispositif de verrouillage 1 comprend un corps réalisé à partir d'un matériau thermoplastique moulé en une seule pièce, ledit corps se décomposant en, d'une part, une platine de fixation 2 destinée à permettre l'ancrage temporaire du dispositif de verrouillage 1 dans un élément ouvrant 3 du type portière d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, et d'autre part, une tête 4 s'étendant perpendiculairement depuis la platine de fixation et terminée par une patte de retenue 5 élastique s'étendant le long du plan de l'élément ouvrant 3 depuis la tête 4.According to a first embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 4 , the locking device 1 comprises a body made of a thermoplastic material molded in one piece, said body decomposing on the one hand, a mounting plate 2 for allowing the temporary anchoring of the locking device 1 in an opening element 3 of the door type of a bodywork of a motor vehicle, and secondly, a head 4 extending perpendicularly from the fixing plate and terminated by an elastic retaining tab 5 extending along the plane of the opening element 3 from the head 4.

La platine de fixation 2 est équipée de moyens d'attache comprenant, d'une part, un premier organe de fixation situé du côté de la patte de retenue 5 élastique et formant un bec 6 tourné vers l'extérieur de la platine de fixation 2, et d'autre part, un deuxième organe de fixation 8 monté pivotant autour d'un axe transversal de la platine de fixation 2. Pour ce faire, le deuxième organe de fixation 8 est relié à la platine de fixation par l'intermédiaire d'une languette 9 souple réalisée sous la forme d'un voile mince du matériau thermoplastique. Il est bien évidemment possible de réaliser un dispositif de verrouillage 1 bibloc, le deuxième organe de fixation 8 étant alors monté sur un axe fixé parallèlement à là platine de fixation 2. Ce deuxième organe de fixation 8 est équipé d'un bec 10, tourné vers l'extérieur de la platine de fixation dans un sens opposé au bec 6, et présente une extrémité recourbée 11 vers la platine de fixation munies de crochets de verrouillage 12 aptes à venir en prise avec la platine de fixation 2 de part et d'autre de la tête 4. Bien évidemment d'autres moyens de fixation sont envisageables tels que des vis ou des moyens de fixation clipsables.The fixing plate 2 is equipped with fastening means comprising, firstly, a first fixing member located on the side of the elastic retaining tab 5 and forming a spout 6 facing outwardly of the fixing plate 2 and secondly, a second fastener 8 pivotally mounted about a transverse axis of the mounting plate 2. To do this, the second fastener 8 is connected to the mounting plate via a flexible tongue 9 made in the form of a thin web of the thermoplastic material. It is of course possible to make a locking device 1 biblock, the second fastener 8 then being mounted on an axis fixed parallel to the mounting plate 2. This second fastener 8 is equipped with a spout 10, turned to the outside of the fixing plate in a direction opposite the spout 6, and has a bent end 11 towards the fixing plate provided with locking hooks 12 adapted to engage the fixing plate 2 of the part and of the 4. Of course other means of attachment are possible such as screws or clip fastening means.

Ce dispositif de verrouillage 1 est destiné à coopérer avec un dispositif d'écartement provisoire 20 complémentaire, tel que représenté sur les figures 1 à 3, comprenant un corps monobloc conçu à partir d'un matériau thermoplastique mis en forme, se décomposant, d'une part, en une platine de fixation 21 destinée à permettre l'ancrage temporaire du dispositif d'écartement dans une paroi 22 d'un élément fixe 23 d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile, et d'autre part, en un élément de butée 24 destiné à servir d'appui à la portière 3.This locking device 1 is intended to cooperate with a complementary temporary spacing device 20, as shown in FIGS. Figures 1 to 3 , comprising a one-piece body made from a shaped thermoplastic material, which is decomposed, on the one hand, into an attachment plate 21 intended to allow the temporary anchoring of the spacer device in a wall 22 of a fixed element 23 of a body of a motor vehicle, and secondly, a stop element 24 for supporting the door 3.

La platine de fixation 21 est équipée de moyens d'attache comprenant, d'une part, un organe de retenue 25 présentant une extrémité recourbée formant un bec, et d'autre part, un doigt de positionnement 26, destinés chacun à être insérés dans un orifice correspondant de la paroi de l'élément fixe 23. Il s'agit donc d'un système de fixation sans vis par emboîtement de la platine de fixation 21. Alternativement, on pourra prévoir un système de fixation par vis ou clipsable.The fixing plate 21 is equipped with fastening means comprising, on the one hand, a retaining member 25 having a curved end forming a spout, and on the other hand, a positioning finger 26, each intended to be inserted into a corresponding orifice of the wall of the fixed element 23. It is therefore a fastening system without screws by interlocking the fixing plate 21. Alternatively, there may be provided a fastening system by screw or clip.

L'élément de butée 24 est réalisé sous la forme d'une protubérance rigide présentant une surface de contact 27 destinée à venir au contact d'une paroi de la portière 3 et est rattaché à la platine de fixation 21 à l'aide d'une partie intermédiaire 28 présentant une forme générale en queue de scorpion.The abutment element 24 is made in the form of a rigid protuberance having a contact surface 27 intended to come into contact with a wall of the door 3 and is attached to the fixing plate 21 with the aid of an intermediate portion 28 having a general shape scorpion tail.

Plus précisément, la partie intermédiaire 28 et l'élément de butée 24 sont conformés de manière à ménager un espace apte à recevoir un rebord 3a de l'élément ouvrant 3, l'élément de butée étant ainsi apte à venir au contact de la portière 3 sur une zone non visible de celle-ci.More specifically, the intermediate portion 28 and the abutment member 24 are shaped so as to provide a space capable of receiving a rim 3a of the opening element 3, the stop element being thus adapted to come into contact with the door 3 on a non-visible area of it.

Par ailleurs, le dispositif d'écartement provisoire 20 comporte un deuxième point de fixation 29 situé à distance de la platine de fixation et destiné à venir en prise avec une deuxième paroi 30 de l'élément fixe sensiblement perpendiculaire à la paroi 22 et communément appelé feuillure.Furthermore, the temporary spacing device 20 comprises a second attachment point 29 located at a distance from the fixing plate and intended to engage with a second wall 30 of the fixed element substantially perpendicular to the wall 22 and commonly called rabbet.

Le dispositif d'écartement provisoire 20 est terminé par un doigt 31 située en regard du dispositif de verrouillage 1 et s'étendant dans une direction sensiblement parallèle au plan de l'élément ouvrant 3 lorsque celui-ci est en position de fermeture de manière à pouvoir coopérer avec la patte de retenue 5 élastique du dispositif de verrouillage 1 et lui servant de moyen de butée. Plus précisément, le doigt 31 du dispositif d'écartement 20 vient couper la trajectoire de la patte de retenue 5 élastique lors d'une ouverture ou d'une fermeture de la portière 3.The temporary spacing device 20 is terminated by a finger 31 situated opposite the locking device 1 and extending in a direction substantially parallel to the plane of the opening element 3 when the latter is in the closed position so as to it can cooperate with the elastic retaining lug 5 of the locking device 1 and acting as a stop means. More specifically, the finger 31 of the spacer device 20 cuts the path of the elastic retaining tab 5 when the door 3 is opened or closed.

Un utilisateur souhaitant verrouiller une portière 3 dans une position d'écartement proche de sa position de fermeture par rapport à un élément fixe 23 d'une carrosserie d'un véhicule automobile à l'aide d'un dispositif d'écartement 20 et d'un dispositif de verrouillage 1 selon l'invention, procédera de la façon suivante.A user wishing to lock a door 3 in a spacing position close to its closed position with respect to a fixed element 23 of a bodywork of a motor vehicle by means of a spacer device 20 and a locking device 1 according to the invention, will proceed as follows.

Initialement, l'élément fixe 23 de la carrosserie est mis en place sur une chaîne de montage le long de laquelle il progresse afin de subir diverses opérations d'assemblage. Cet élément fixe 23 présente des ouvertures destinées à recevoir des éléments ouvrants, tels que des portières 3, hayon ou capots, entre autres. Ces ouvertures définissent chacune, par rapport à l'élément fixe de carrosserie, un plan, sensiblement vertical dans le cas de la portière 3, dans lequel se trouve la direction d'articulation.Initially, the fixed member 23 of the body is placed on an assembly line along which it progresses to undergo various assembly operations. This fixed element 23 has openings for receiving opening elements, such as doors 3, tailgate or covers, among others. These openings each define, with respect to the fixed element of the bodywork, a plane, substantially vertical in the case of the door 3, in which is the direction of articulation.

Au cours de ces opérations d'assemblage, les portières et autres éléments ouvrants 3 sont montés sur l'élément fixe 23 à l'aide de charnières adaptées. Toutefois, ces éléments ouvrants 3 ne sont pas encore équipés des dispositifs de fermeture et serrures définitives. Lorsque la carrosserie est prête à recevoir une application de peinture ou d'un revêtement de protection, les éléments ouvrants 3 doivent être placés dans une position proche de leur position de fermeture, ou position de pseudo-fermeture, de manière à revêtir toutes les parties externes de la carrosserie. Ces éléments ouvrants 3 sont maintenus écartés de la structure fixe dans cette position à l'aide du dispositif d'écartement 20 tel que décrit précédemment.During these assembly operations, the doors and other opening elements 3 are mounted on the fixed element 23 by means of suitable hinges. However, these opening elements 3 are not yet equipped with closing devices and definitive locks. When the body is ready to receive a paint application or a protective coating, the opening elements 3 must be placed in a position close to their closed position, or pseudo-closing position, so as to coat all the parts external bodywork. These opening elements 3 are kept away from the fixed structure in this position by means of the spacer device 20 as previously described.

Certains éléments ouvrants 3, pour des raisons de poids et de conformation, ont naturellement tendance à adopter une position ouverte, et il convient donc de les verrouiller dans la position proche de la position de fermeture à l'aide d'un dispositif de verrouillage 1 selon l'invention.Certain opening elements 3, for reasons of weight and conformation, naturally tend to adopt an open position, and it is therefore appropriate to lock them in the position close to the closed position by means of a locking device 1 according to the invention.

Plus précisément, le dispositif d'écartement 20 est prévu pour être fixé temporairement sur l'élément fixe 23, dans le volume qu'occupera la serrure de la portière 3, comprenant des points de fixation d'une gâche sur l'élément fixe 23 et un logement correspondant prévu dans la portière 3 pour ladite serrure. Ce logement est formé par une découpe réalisée sur une face interne de l'élément ouvrant 3 et comporte un rebord 3b s'étendant perpendiculairement au plan de l'élément ouvrant et un rebord 3a s'étendant parallèlement au plan de l'élément ouvrant 3, c'est-à-dire à la paroi.More specifically, the spacing device 20 is provided to be temporarily fixed to the fixed element 23, in the volume that will occupy the lock of the door 3, comprising points for fixing a keeper on the fixed element 23 and a corresponding housing provided in the door 3 for said lock. This housing is formed by a cut made on an inner face of the opening element 3 and comprises a flange 3b extending perpendicular to the plane of the opening element and a flange 3a extending parallel to the plane of the opening element 3 , that is, the wall.

Le dispositif de verrouillage 1 est quant à lui mis en place sur l'élément ouvrant 3. Pour ce faire, le deuxième organe de fixation 8 du dispositif de verrouillage 1 est amené dans une position d'ouverture dans laquelle le bec 10 est écartée de la platine de fixation 2 et les crochets de verrouillage 12 sont désengagés de cette dernière. Dans cette position, la plus petite distance entre le bec 6 et le bec 10 est minimale, et permet d'introduire, d'une part, le bec 6 du premier organe de fixation dans un premier orifice correspondant ménagé dans une paroi 3a de l'élément fixe 3 afin de venir en prise avec ladite paroi 3a, et d'autre part, le bec 10 du deuxième organe 8 de fixation dans un deuxième orifice correspondant. Le dispositif de verrouillage 1 est alors fixé dans la paroi 3a de l'élément fixe 3 en exerçant une pression sur la platine de fixation 2. Ce faisant, le deuxième organe de fixation 8 pivote en direction de la platine de fixation 2 dans une position de fermeture dans laquelle les crochets de verrouillage 12 viennent en prise avec la platine de fixation 2. Dans le même temps, la plus petite distance entre le bec 6 et le bec 10 augmente jusqu'à ce que ce dernier vienne en prise avec la paroi 3a de l'élément fixe 3 et que la plus petite distance entre les deux becs 6, 10 soit maximale.The locking device 1 is put in place on the opening element 3. To do this, the second fastener 8 of the locking device 1 is brought into an open position in which the spout 10 is separated from the fixing plate 2 and the locking hooks 12 are disengaged from the latter. In this position, the smallest distance between the spout 6 and the spout 10 is minimal, and makes it possible to introduce, on the one hand, the spout 6 of the first fastener into a first corresponding orifice formed in a wall 3a of the spout. fixed element 3 to engage with said wall 3a, and secondly, the spout 10 of the second fastener 8 in a second corresponding orifice. The locking device 1 is then fixed in the wall 3a of the fixed element 3 by exerting pressure on the fixing plate 2. In doing so, the second fastener 8 pivots towards the fixing plate 2 in a position in which the locking hooks 12 engage with the fixing plate 2. At the same time, the smallest distance between the spout 6 and the spout 10 increases until the latter engages with the wall 3a of the fixed element 3 and the smallest distance between the two spouts 6, 10 is maximum.

Ainsi verrouillé, le dispositif de verrouillage 1 est fermement maintenu fixé dans la paroi 3a de l'élément fixe 3.Thus locked, the locking device 1 is firmly fixed in the wall 3a of the fixed element 3.

Comme représenté sur la figure 2, le dispositif de verrouillage 1 et le dispositif d'écartement 20 sont ainsi positionnés respectivement sur la portière 3 et sur la carrosserie avant fermeture de la portière 3. Lors de la fermeture de la portière 3, la patte de retenue 5 élastique vient en butée contre le doigt 31 du dispositif d'écartement 20. L'opérateur force alors légèrement sur la portière 3 pour provoquer la déformation élastique de la patte de retenue 5 et permettre son passage derrière le doigt 31 du dispositif d'écartement 20. La portière 3 se retrouve alors retenue dans une position de pseudo-fermeture proche en position de fermeture. Il convient de procéder aux étapes inverses pour dégager et ouvrir la portière 3.As shown on the figure 2 , the locking device 1 and the spacer device 20 are thus respectively positioned on the door 3 and on the body before closing the door 3. When closing the door 3, the elastic retaining tab 5 abuts against the finger 31 of the spacer 20. The operator then forces slightly on the door 3 to cause elastic deformation of the retaining lug 5 and allow its passage behind the finger 31 of the spacer 20. The door 3 is then retained in a close pseudo-close position in the closed position. The reverse steps should be taken to clear and open the door 3.

Les figures 3 et 4 montrent une vue de l'ensemble des dispositifs de verrouillage 1 et d'écartement 20 relativement à la carrosserie et à la portière 3.The figures 3 and 4 show a view of all the locking devices 1 and spacer 20 relative to the body and the door 3.

Il convient de noter que le dispositif d'écartement 20 présente une extrémité suffisamment éloignée de sa platine de fixation 21 pour être légèrement prolongé par le doigt 31 de manière à répondre aux contraintes et pouvoir coopérer avec le dispositif de verrouillage 1.It should be noted that the spacing device 20 has an end sufficiently remote from its fixing plate 21 to be slightly extended by the finger 31 so as to respond to the stresses and to be able to cooperate with the locking device 1.

Il convient également de noter que les positions du dispositif de verrouillage 1 et du dispositif d'écartement 20 peuvent éventuellement être inversées, le dispositif de verrouillage 1 étant ancré dans une paroi de l'élément fixe de carrosserie communément appelée feuillure, et le dispositif d'écartement 20 étant ancré dans une paroi de l'élément ouvrant.It should also be noted that the positions of the locking device 1 and the spacer device 20 can optionally be reversed, the locking device 1 being anchored in a wall of the fixed element of the bodywork commonly called rebate, and the device of FIG. 20 being anchored in a wall of the opening element.

Une fois le revêtement ou la peinture appliqué, les dispositifs d'écartement 20 et de verrouillage 1 sont retirés et les dispositifs de fermeture définitifs ainsi que les serrures peuvent être installés.Once the coating or paint is applied, the spacers 20 and locking devices 1 are removed and the final closing devices and the locks can be installed.

Les figures 5 à 7 présentent un deuxième mode de réalisation préféré de l'invention. Le dispositif de verrouillage 100 se différencie du dispositif de verrouillage 1 par le fait qu'il comprend une tête sphérique 105 en lieu et place de la patte de retenue 5.The Figures 5 to 7 present a second preferred embodiment of the invention. The locking device 100 differs from the locking device 1 in that it comprises a spherical head 105 in place of the retaining tab 5.

Ce dispositif de verrouillage 100 est destiné à coopérer avec un dispositif d'écartement 200 provisoire se différenciant du dispositif de verrouillage 20 par le fait que le doigt 31 est remplacé par un moyen de butée apte à coopérer avec la tête sphérique 105 de manière clipsable, ledit moyen de butée étant réalisé sous la forme d'une pince 201 orientée sensiblement perpendiculairement à la paroi 3a de la portière 3 lorsque celle-ci est en position de fermeture apte à se déformer élastiquement pour venir en prise avec la tête sphérique 105 et ainsi retenir le dispositif de verrouillage 100 et par voie de conséquence la portière 3. Pour ce faire la pince 201 comprend deux pattes latérales 202, 203 présentant chacune un épaulement 204 apte à servir de moyen de retenue à la tête sphérique 105 et sont terminées par une paroi inclinée 205 reliant l'épaulement 204 à l'extrémité de la patte 202, 203 correspondante. Lors de la fermeture de la portière 3, la tête sphérique 105 vient appuyer sur les parois inclinées 205 de chaque patte 202, 203 de la pince 201 et force l'écartement de la pince 201 jusqu'à permettre son passage derrière les épaulements 204 qui la retiennent alors en position. Le dispositif de verrouillage 100 est ainsi maintenu et avec lui la portière 3.This locking device 100 is intended to cooperate with a spacing device 200 temporary differentiating from the device of lock 20 in that the finger 31 is replaced by a stop means adapted to cooperate with the spherical head 105 in a clip-on manner, said stop means being in the form of a clamp 201 oriented substantially perpendicularly to the wall 3a of the door 3 when it is in the closed position adapted to deform elastically to engage with the spherical head 105 and thus retain the locking device 100 and consequently the door 3. To do this the clamp 201 comprises two lateral tabs 202, 203 each having a shoulder 204 adapted to serve as retaining means to the spherical head 105 and are terminated by an inclined wall 205 connecting the shoulder 204 to the end of the tab 202, 203 corresponding. When the door 3 is closed, the spherical head 105 presses against the inclined walls 205 of each tab 202, 203 of the clamp 201 and forces the clamp 201 to be spaced apart so as to allow it to pass behind the shoulders 204 which then hold it in position. The locking device 100 is thus maintained and with it the door 3.

Bien que l'invention ait été décrite en liaison avec des exemples particuliers de réalisation, il est bien évident qu'elle n'y est nullement limitée et qu'elle comprend tous les équivalents techniques des moyens décrits ainsi que leurs combinaisons si celles-ci entrent dans le cadre de l'invention, définie dans les revendications annexées.Although the invention has been described in connection with particular embodiments, it is obvious that it is not limited thereto and that it comprises all the technical equivalents of the means described and their combinations if they are within the scope of the invention defined in the appended claims.

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  1. A assembly for provisionally locking an opening element (3) on a fixed element (23) of a body of a motor vehicle,
    said assembly comprising:
    - a spacer device (20; 200) which may be joined to the opening element (3) or body fixed element (23), and comprising means (25, 26, 29) for attachment to a wall (22, 30) of the fixed element (23) or of the opening element (3) on the one hand, and at least one abutment element (24, 27) designed so as to be used as a support for the opening element (3) or for the fixed element (23) on the other hand, in order to maintain a distance between both of these elements (3, 23), as well as at least one mating abutment means (31; 201); and
    - a locking device (1; 100) intended to be attached on a wall (3a) of the other opening (3) or fixed (23) element different from the one onto which may be joined the spacer device (20; 200), and comprising at least one abutment means (5, 105) designed for elastically cooperating with at least said mating abutment means (31; 201) of the spacer device (20; 200) in order to retain the opening element (3) in a pseudo-closing position close to the closing position.
  2. The provisional locking assembly according to claim 1, wherein the abutment element (24) of the spacer device (20; 200) is designed so as to be able to be housed between the fixed element (23) and the opening element (3).
  3. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the abutment means of the spacer device (20) appears as a protruding retaining finger (31).
  4. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the abutment means of the spacer device (200) appears as a clamp (201).
  5. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the abutment means (5) of the locking device (1) is able to undergo elastic deformation.
  6. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the abutment means (105) of the locking device (100) is rigid and is able to elastically deform the mating abutment means (201) of the spacer device (200).
  7. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the abutment means (5) of the locking device (1) is made in the form of at least one protruding retaining tab (5).
  8. The provisional locking assembly according to one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the abutment means (105) of the locking device (100) is designed to co-operate with a mating abutment means (201) via a ball joint link.
  9. The provisional locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the device (1; 100) for locking the opening element (3) on a fixed element (23) of a body of a motor vehicle comprises means (6, 10) for attachment to a wall (3a) of the opening element (3) or of the fixed element (23).
  10. The provisional locking assembly according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the locking device (1; 100) is designed so as to be attached at a door lining.
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