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EP2560248B1
EP2560248B1 EP12180363.9A EP12180363A EP2560248B1 EP 2560248 B1 EP2560248 B1 EP 2560248B1 EP 12180363 A EP12180363 A EP 12180363A EP 2560248 B1 EP2560248 B1 EP 2560248B1
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H75/00—Storing webs, tapes, or filamentary material, e.g. on reels
    • B65H75/02—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks
    • B65H75/34—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables
    • B65H75/36—Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans, mandrels or chucks specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables without essentially involving the use of a core or former internal to a stored package of material, e.g. with stored material housed within casing or container, or intermittently engaging a plurality of supports as in sinuous or serpentine fashion
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/60—Means for supporting coupling part when not engaged
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/72—Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65H—HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL, e.g. SHEETS, WEBS, CABLES
    • B65H2701/00—Handled material; Storage means
    • B65H2701/30—Handled filamentary material
    • B65H2701/34—Handled filamentary material electric cords or electric power cables
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • the present invention relates to a housing according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • the invention also relates to a holder for fixing a connecting cable, in particular during transport.
  • the present invention is based on the general idea of providing a cable-formed electrical connection between an electrical component, such as an electric (solenoid) valve, a heater or a sensor, or all together, to one in a vehicle module, for example, a filter, a filter module, a pump or a module comprising a pump, a filter and a radiator, and for example a vehicle electrical system of a vehicle to facilitate that the cable already electrically connected at the supplier to the electrically actuated component and is determined by means of a transport lock on the module, in particular on the module housing or on the component, so that in the final assembly, the module only brought to its installation in the engine compartment, there for example screwed and a plug of the cable must be easily connected to the electrical system.
  • a vehicle module for example, a filter, a filter module, a pump or a module comprising a pump, a filter and a radiator, and for example a vehicle electrical system of a vehicle to facilitate that the cable already electrically connected at the supplier to the electrically
  • the pre-assembly of the cable already at the supplier simplifies and accelerates the installation of the module considerably in the final assembly, so that a time advantage that should not be underestimated can be gained in this step.
  • the electrical connection of the cable with the electrical component, already made by the supplier represents a quality advantage, since this connection no longer has to be carried out during final assembly.
  • This holder ensures a fixed position arrangement of the cable and the plug during transport to the installation, for example, the final assembly, which in particular loose and uncontrollable movements of the cable or plug and possibly related damage to the same can be avoided.
  • the holder according to the invention may be designed such that it fixes the cable or the plug in such a position, which is ergonomically particularly favorable for the future worker when installing in the final assembly.
  • the holder is designed as a plastic injection-molded part.
  • This offers the particular advantage that the holder is extremely inexpensive and can be produced with low unit costs, and has a high flexibility in terms of shape by changing the injection mold.
  • plastic injection-molded parts a high flexibility in terms of material properties and, for example, the color, so that the holder depending on the used plastic individual colors, for example adapted to a respective engine compartment and / or different properties, such as heat resistance may have.
  • this it is particularly conceivable that in a further advantageous embodiment of the holder according to the invention this remains even after installation of the module in the engine compartment, whereby the step of removing can be omitted.
  • the holder is reusable and thereby can be used several times as a transport lock for the cable and the plug.
  • the latter alternative is particularly advantageous, in particular with regard to environmental aspects.
  • the removal of the holder from the module can for example be done by a simple removal, so that the holder is attached to a component, for example. On a housing part of the module via a sliding seat.
  • the holder has a first clamping region and a second clamping region, wherein the first clamping region for attachment to the component and the second clamping region for attachment to the plug are formed.
  • the two clamping areas are preferably arranged side by side, with a bow therebetween extending with an outwardly open channel for receiving the electrical line.
  • This groove together with the bow allows a fixed position holding the connecting cable, wherein the arc substantially corresponds to the length of the connecting cable, so that this is arranged taut in the groove of the sheet.
  • the electrical component and on the other hand fixed the electrical connector, so that the holder, the entire electrical connection can be reliable, especially for transport, attached.
  • the bow can also be designed in such a way that the holder can easily be gripped over this and, in particular, easily on the component, that is to say indirectly on the module as well as on the electrical connector.
  • the holder and the electrical component together form a poka-yoke system, which allows only a single mounting position of the holder on the component.
  • the holder is thus attached to the electrically actuated component.
  • the holder may have matched to the associated component contours, which allow a plugging of the holder on the component only if both the correct component and the associated matching holder can be used.
  • a poka-yoke system can also be formed between the holder and the electrical plug, so that it can be recognized immediately there, for example, whether the wrong holder was used.
  • Such Poka-Yoke systems have long been known in quality assurance.
  • the module may be a single filter for liquids or air in the vehicle or a single pump with electrical connection or a combination of filters and other functional components, such as pump, radiator, oil-air separators, etc.
  • the electrical component may be an electrically actuated valve or a electrically operated heater or a sensor used for water level measurement, temperature measurement, pressure measurement, oxygen content measurement or particle measurement or a combination of these sensors.
  • An inventive module housing of a module 1, for example a pump, which may be formed as an oil pump, an electrically actuated component 2, here in the manner of an electrically operable valve 2, for example a solenoid valve, which itself connected via a connecting cable 3 electrical connector 4 has (see also Fig. 4 ).
  • the holder 5 is preferably formed as a cost plastic injection molded part, thus enabling a cost-effective and on the other hand effective transport safety.
  • the holder 5 has a first clamping region 6 (see. FIG. 5 ) and a second clamping region 7 (wherein the first clamping region 6 for fastening to the component 2 and the second clamping region 7 for fastening to the plug 4 are formed.
  • the term "electrical component 2" can of course not only correspondingly electrically operable valves are subsumed, but in particular also sensors, control devices, sensors, etc., in which the holder 5 according to the invention is also applicable.
  • the two clamping regions 6, 7 are arranged side by side, with a sheet 8 therebetween extending with an outwardly open channel 9 for receiving the connecting cable 3.
  • the length of the sheet 8 corresponds to the length of the connecting cable 3 to be fastened in the channel 9, so that it is reliably fixed in the channel 9 during transport by the supplier to the vehicle manufacturer.
  • the holder 5 can also be aligned such that a later connection of the electrical connector 4 with a vehicle electrical system of the motor vehicle can be done comparatively easily, since the plug 4, for example, is already kept in an ergonomic position for the worker.
  • fixing elements 10 (cf. Fig. 3 and 4 ), with which the connection cable 3 is mounted in an engine compartment.
  • the fixing elements 10 may be provided, for example, with a detent pin, which allows a simple insertion and simultaneous locking in an associated detent opening in the engine compartment.
  • at least one clamp 11 for fixing the connecting cable 3 can be arranged on the bow 8.
  • the holder 5 may be formed as a reusable plastic injection molded part or metal part and be supplied after assembly of the module 1, for example, the filter in the engine compartment by simply pulling off the component 2 for reuse.
  • the holder 5 remains in the engine compartment, whereby a disassembly process can be omitted.
  • the holder 5 has a kind of predetermined breaking point, which breaks, if the holder 5 is removed from the associated component 2.
  • the module 1 may be a single filter for liquids or air in the vehicle or a single pump with electrical connection or a combination of filters and other functional components such as pump, radiator, oil-air separators, etc.
  • the electrical component 2 may be an electrically actuated valve and / or an electrically operated heating device and / or a sensor which is used for water level measurement, for temperature measurement, for pressure measurement, for oxygen content measurement or for particle measurement or a combination of these sensors.

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Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Gehäuse gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1. Die Erfindung betrifft außerdem einen Halter zum Fixieren eines Anschlußkabels, insbesondere während des Transports.The present invention relates to a housing according to the preamble of claim 1. The invention also relates to a holder for fixing a connecting cable, in particular during transport.

Bisher wurden Filter, beispielsweise Kraftstoff- oder Ölfilter, mit elektrisch betätigbaren Bauteilen, wie beispielsweise Solenoidventilen, ohne eine hierfür erforderliche elektrische Verbindung am Einbauort, das heißt beispielsweise an einer Fertigungsstraße, angeliefert, so dass dort zur Endmontage die elektrische Leitung sowie die zugehörigen elektrischen Stecker sowohl an dem elektrischen Bauteil, als auch am Kraftfahrzeug selbst angebunden werden mussten. Dies erfordert jedoch einen nicht zu unterschätzenden Logistik- und Montageaufwand, da der Einbauort für derartige Filter oftmals nur schwer zugänglich ist. JP 2006 104968 A offenbart ein Pumpen- und/oder Filtermodul für Kraftfahrzeuge. WO 97/45043 A1 offenbart ein Modul, die als transportsichere Halter ausgebildet ist. Die vorliegende Erfindung beschäftigt sich mit dem Problem, für ein Modul der gattungsgemäßen Art eine verbesserte oder zumindest eine alternative Ausführungsform anzugeben, mittels welcher insbesondere eine spätere Montage in einem Kraftfahrzeug deutlich erleichtert wird.So far, filters, such as fuel or oil filters, with electrically actuated components, such as solenoid valves, without a requisite electrical connection at the installation, that is, for example, on a production line, delivered so that there for final assembly, the electrical line and the associated electrical connector had to be connected to both the electrical component, as well as the motor vehicle itself. However, this requires a not inconsiderable logistics and installation costs, since the installation of such filters is often difficult to access. JP 2006 104968 A discloses a pump and / or filter module for motor vehicles. WO 97/45043 A1 discloses a module which is designed as a transport-safe holder. The present invention is concerned with the problem of providing an improved or at least one alternative embodiment for a module of the generic type by means of which, in particular, later assembly in a motor vehicle is significantly facilitated.

Dieses Problem wird erfindungsgemäß durch die Gegenstände der unabhängigen Ansprüche gelöst. Vorteilhafte Ausführungsformen sind Gegenstand der abhängigen Ansprüche.This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matters of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

Die vorliegende Erfindung beruht auf dem allgemeinen Gedanken, eine als Kabel ausgebildete elektrische Verbindung zwischen einem elektrischen Bauteil, beispielsweise einem elektrischen (Solenoid-)Ventil, einer Heizeinrichtung oder einem Sensor oder alles zusammen, an einem in einem Fahrzeug zu verbauenden Modul zum Beispiel einem Filter, einem Filtermodul, einer Pumpe oder einem Modul aufweisend eine Pumpe, einen Filter und einen Kühler, und beispielsweise einem Bordnetz eines Fahrzeuges dadurch zu erleichtern, dass das Kabel bereits beim Zulieferer mit dem elektrisch betätigbaren Bauteil elektrisch leitend verbunden und mittels einer Transportsicherung am Modul, insbesondere am Modulgehäuse oder am Bauteil, festgelegt wird, so dass in der Endmontage das Modul nur noch an seinen Einbauort im Motorraum gebracht, dort beispielsweise angeschraubt und ein Stecker des Kabels einfach mit dem Bordnetz verbunden werden muss. Durch die Vormontage des Kabels bereits beim Zulieferer vereinfacht und beschleunigt sich der Einbau des Moduls in der Endmontage erheblich, sodass bei diesem Arbeitsschritt ein nicht zu unterschätzender Zeitvorteil gewonnen werden kann. Zugleich stellt die bereits beim Zulieferer erfolgte elektrische Verbindung des Kabels mit dem elektrischen Bauteil einen Qualitätsvorteil dar, da diese Verbindung nun nicht mehr in der Endmontage erfolgen muss. Um eine Beschädigung des Kabels und des Steckers während des Transports zu verhindern und zudem die Endmontage zu vereinfachen, ist nun erfindungsgemäß an dem elektrischen Bauteil und damit indirekt am Modul ein als Transportsicherung ausgebildeter Halter befestigt, mittels welchem das Kabel und der Stecker insbesondere während des Transports zuverlässig am Modul fixiert sind. Dieser Halter gewährleistet eine lagefixierte Anordnung des Kabels und des Steckers während des Transports bis zum Einbauort, beispielsweise der Endmontage, wodurch insbesondere sich lose und nicht kontrollierbare Bewegungen des Kabels bzw. des Steckers und unter Umständen damit verbundene Beschädigungen derselben vermieden werden können. Zudem kann der Halter erfindungsgemäß derart ausgebildet sein, dass er das Kabel bzw. den Stecker in einer derartigen Lage fixiert, die für den späteren Werker beim Einbau in der Endmontage ergonomisch besonders günstig ist. Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Halter ist somit nicht nur eine die Qualität verbessernde Vormontage bereits beim Zulieferer möglich, sondern zugleich auch die vereinfachte Endmontage, so dass Qualitäts- und Zeitvorteile erzielt werden können.The present invention is based on the general idea of providing a cable-formed electrical connection between an electrical component, such as an electric (solenoid) valve, a heater or a sensor, or all together, to one in a vehicle module, for example, a filter, a filter module, a pump or a module comprising a pump, a filter and a radiator, and for example a vehicle electrical system of a vehicle to facilitate that the cable already electrically connected at the supplier to the electrically actuated component and is determined by means of a transport lock on the module, in particular on the module housing or on the component, so that in the final assembly, the module only brought to its installation in the engine compartment, there for example screwed and a plug of the cable must be easily connected to the electrical system. The pre-assembly of the cable already at the supplier simplifies and accelerates the installation of the module considerably in the final assembly, so that a time advantage that should not be underestimated can be gained in this step. At the same time, the electrical connection of the cable with the electrical component, already made by the supplier, represents a quality advantage, since this connection no longer has to be carried out during final assembly. In order to prevent damage to the cable and the plug during transport and also to simplify the final assembly, according to the invention now attached to the electrical component and thus indirectly on the module designed as a transport safety holder, by means of which the cable and the plug, in particular during transport are reliably fixed to the module. This holder ensures a fixed position arrangement of the cable and the plug during transport to the installation, for example, the final assembly, which in particular loose and uncontrollable movements of the cable or plug and possibly related damage to the same can be avoided. In addition, the holder according to the invention may be designed such that it fixes the cable or the plug in such a position, which is ergonomically particularly favorable for the future worker when installing in the final assembly. With the holder according to the invention thus not only a quality improving pre-assembly is already possible at the supplier, but at the same time the simplified final assembly, so that quality and time advantages can be achieved.

Bei einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung ist der Halter als Kunststoffspritzgussteil ausgebildet. Dies bietet den besonderen Vorteil, dass der Halter äußerst kostengünstig und mit geringen Stückkosten herstellbar ist, sowie eine hinsichtlich seiner Form hohe Flexibilität durch ein Ändern des Spritzgusswerkzeugs besitzt. Zudem ist bei derartigen Kunststoffspritzgussteilen eine hohe Flexibilität hinsichtlich der Materialeigenschaften und beispielsweise der Farbe gegeben, so dass der Halter je nach verwendetem Kunststoff individuelle Farben, beispielsweise angepasst an einen jeweiligen Motorraum und/oder unterschiedliche Eigenschaften, beispielsweise Hitzebeständigkeit, aufweisen kann. Hierbei ist insbesondere denkbar, dass bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform des erfindungsgemäßen Halters dieser auch nach dem Einbau des Moduls im Motorraum verbleibt, wodurch der Arbeitsschritt des Entfernens entfallen kann. Alternativ ist auch vorstellbar, dass der Halter wiederverwendbar ausgebildet ist und dadurch mehrmals als Transportsicherung für das Kabel und den Stecker verwendet werden kann. Die zuletzt genannte Alternative ist insbesondere im Hinblick auf Umweltgesichtspunkte besonders vorteilhaft. Das Abnehmen des Halters vom Modul kann beispielsweise durch ein einfaches Abziehen erfolgen, so dass der Halter an einem Bauteil, bspw. an einem Gehäuseteil des Moduls, über einen Schiebesitz befestigt ist. Aufgrund der sehr geringen Stückkosten des erfindungsgemäßen Halters ist theoretisch auch denkbar, dass dieser eine vordefinierte Sollbruchstelle aufweist und dadurch nach der Endmontage durch ein einfaches Abbrechen vom Bauteil, das heißt vom Modul, abgenommen werden kann, wobei er in diesem Fall üblicherweise nicht wieder verwendbar ist. Bei einer weiteren vorteilhaften Ausführungsform der erfindungsgemäßen Lösung weist der Halter einen ersten Klemmbereich und einen zweiten Klemmbereich auf, wobei der erste Klemmbereich zum Befestigen am Bauteil und der zweite Klemmbereich zum Befestigen am Stecker ausgebildet sind. Die beiden Klemmbereiche sind dabei vorzugsweise nebeneinander angeordnet, wobei dazwischen ein Bogen mit einer nach außen geöffneten Rinne zur Aufnahme der elektrischen Leitung verläuft. Diese Rinne zusammen mit dem Bogen ermöglicht ein lagefixiertes Halten des Anschlußkabels, wobei der Bogen im Wesentlichen der Länge des Anschlußkabels entspricht, so dass dieses straff in der Rinne des Bogens angeordnet ist. Über die beiden Klemmbereiche des erfindungsgemäßen Halters wird einerseits das elektrische Bauteil und andererseits der elektrische Stecker fixiert, so dass mit dem Halter die gesamte elektrische Verbindung zuverlässig, insbesondere für den Transport, befestigt werden kann. Der Bogen kann darüber hinaus derart ausgebildet sein, dass der Halter über diesen leicht gegriffen und insbesondere auch leicht am Bauteil, das heißt indirekt am Modul sowie auch am elektrischen Stecker montiert werden kann.In an advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the holder is designed as a plastic injection-molded part. This offers the particular advantage that the holder is extremely inexpensive and can be produced with low unit costs, and has a high flexibility in terms of shape by changing the injection mold. In addition, given such plastic injection-molded parts a high flexibility in terms of material properties and, for example, the color, so that the holder depending on the used plastic individual colors, for example adapted to a respective engine compartment and / or different properties, such as heat resistance may have. In this case, it is particularly conceivable that in a further advantageous embodiment of the holder according to the invention this remains even after installation of the module in the engine compartment, whereby the step of removing can be omitted. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the holder is reusable and thereby can be used several times as a transport lock for the cable and the plug. The latter alternative is particularly advantageous, in particular with regard to environmental aspects. The removal of the holder from the module can for example be done by a simple removal, so that the holder is attached to a component, for example. On a housing part of the module via a sliding seat. Due to the very low unit cost of the holder according to the invention is theoretically also conceivable that this has a predefined predetermined breaking point and thereby after the final assembly by a simple break from the component, that is from the module, can be removed, in which case it is usually not reusable , In a further advantageous embodiment of the solution according to the invention, the holder has a first clamping region and a second clamping region, wherein the first clamping region for attachment to the component and the second clamping region for attachment to the plug are formed. The two clamping areas are preferably arranged side by side, with a bow therebetween extending with an outwardly open channel for receiving the electrical line. This groove together with the bow allows a fixed position holding the connecting cable, wherein the arc substantially corresponds to the length of the connecting cable, so that this is arranged taut in the groove of the sheet. About the two clamping areas of the holder according to the invention, on the one hand, the electrical component and on the other hand fixed the electrical connector, so that the holder, the entire electrical connection can be reliable, especially for transport, attached. The bow can also be designed in such a way that the holder can easily be gripped over this and, in particular, easily on the component, that is to say indirectly on the module as well as on the electrical connector.

Zweckmäßig bilden der Halter und das elektrische Bauteil zusammen ein Poka-Yoke-System, das nur eine einzige Anbauposition des Halters am Bauteil erlaubt. In diesem Fall ist der Halter somit am elektrisch betätigbaren Bauteil befestigt. Hierzu kann beispielsweise der Halter auf das zugehörige Bauteil abgestimmte Konturen aufweisen, die ein Aufstecken des Halters auf das Bauteil ausschließlich dann erlauben, sofern sowohl das richtige Bauteil als auch der zugehörig passende Halter verwendet werden. In gleicher Weise kann ein derartiges Poka-Yoke-System auch zwischen dem Halter und dem elektrischen Stecker ausgebildet sein, so dass auch dort sofort erkannt werden kann, ob beispielsweise der falsche Halter verwendet wurde. Derartige Poka-Yoke-Systeme sind in der Qualitätssicherung bereits seit Langem bekannt.Suitably, the holder and the electrical component together form a poka-yoke system, which allows only a single mounting position of the holder on the component. In this case, the holder is thus attached to the electrically actuated component. For this purpose, for example, the holder may have matched to the associated component contours, which allow a plugging of the holder on the component only if both the correct component and the associated matching holder can be used. In the same way, such a poka-yoke system can also be formed between the holder and the electrical plug, so that it can be recognized immediately there, for example, whether the wrong holder was used. Such Poka-Yoke systems have long been known in quality assurance.

Das Modul kann ein einzelner Filter für Flüssigkeiten oder Luft im Fahrzeug sein oder eine einzelne Pumpe mit elektrischem Anschluss oder eine Kombination aus Filter und weiteren Funktionsbauteilen, wie Pumpe, Kühler, Öl-Luftseparatoren etc. Das elektrische Bauteil kann ein elektrisch betätigbares Ventil sein oder eine elektrisch betriebene Heizeinrichtung oder ein Sensor, der zur Wasserstandsmessung, zur Temperaturmessung, zur Druckmessung, zur Sauerstoffgehaltmessung oder zur Partikelmessung dient oder eine Kombination dieser Sensoren.The module may be a single filter for liquids or air in the vehicle or a single pump with electrical connection or a combination of filters and other functional components, such as pump, radiator, oil-air separators, etc. The electrical component may be an electrically actuated valve or a electrically operated heater or a sensor used for water level measurement, temperature measurement, pressure measurement, oxygen content measurement or particle measurement or a combination of these sensors.

Weitere wichtige Merkmale und Vorteile der Erfindung ergeben sich aus den Unteransprüchen, aus den Zeichnungen und aus der zugehörigen Figurenbeschreibung anhand der Zeichnungen.Other important features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the dependent claims, from the drawings and from the associated figure description with reference to the drawings.

Es versteht sich, dass die vorstehend genannten und die nachstehend noch zu erläuternden Merkmale nicht nur in der jeweils angegebenen Kombination, sondern auch in anderen Kombinationen oder in Alleinstellung verwendbar sind, ohne den Rahmen der vorliegenden Erfindung zu verlassen.It is understood that the features mentioned above and those yet to be explained below can be used not only in the particular combination given, but also in other combinations or in isolation, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Bevorzugte Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung sind in den Zeichnungen dargestellt und werden in der nachfolgenden Beschreibung näher erläutert, wobei sich gleiche Bezugszeichen auf gleiche oder ähnliche oder funktional gleiche Bauteile beziehen.Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and will be described in more detail in the following description, wherein like reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

Dabei zeigen, jeweils schematisch,

Fig. 1
ein Gehäuse mit einem elektrisch betätigbaren Bauteil, hier in der Art eines Ventils, und einem erfindungsgemäßen als Transportsicherung ausgebildeten Halter,
Fig. 2
eine Detaildarstellung aus Figur 1,
Fig. 3
eine Darstellung während der Montage des Halters am Bauteil,
Fig. 4
das erfindungsgemäße elektrisch betätigbare Bauteil zusammen mit dem Anschlußkabel und dem Stecker,
Fig. 5
eine Detaildarstellung des Bauteils mit zugehörigen Querschnittsdarstellungen.
Show, in each case schematically,
Fig. 1
a housing with an electrically actuated component, here in the manner of a valve, and a holder according to the invention designed as a transport lock,
Fig. 2
a detailed view FIG. 1 .
Fig. 3
a representation during assembly of the holder on the component,
Fig. 4
the electrically actuatable component according to the invention together with the connecting cable and the plug,
Fig. 5
a detailed representation of the component with associated cross-sectional views.

Entsprechend den Fig. 1 bis 3, weist ein erfindungsgemäßes Modulgehäuse eines Moduls 1, beispielsweise einer Pumpe, welche als Ölpumpe ausgebildet sein kann, ein elektrisch betätigbares Bauteil 2, hier in der Art eines elektrisch betätigbaren Ventils 2, beispielsweise eines Solenoidventils, auf, das selbst einen über ein Anschlußkabel 3 angebundenen elektrischen Stecker 4 besitzt (vgl. auch Fig. 4). Um das elektrische Bauteil 2 samt Anschlußkabel 3 und zugehörigem Stecker 4 bereits beim Zulieferer an der Pumpe vormontieren zu können, und dadurch die Endmontage beim Einbau der Pumpe, beispielsweise der Ölpumpe, im Motorraum zu vereinfachen, ist erfindungsgemäß ein am elektrischen Bauteil 2 befestigter und zugleich als Transportsicherung ausgebildeter Halter 5 vorgesehen, mittels welchem das Anschlußkabel 3 und der Stecker 4 insbesondere während des Transports fixiert sind. Der Halter 5 ist dabei vorzugsweise als kostengünstiges Kunststoffspritzgussteil ausgebildet und ermöglicht so eine einerseits kostengünstige und andererseits wirkungsvolle Transportsicherung.According to the Fig. 1 to 3 , An inventive module housing of a module 1, for example a pump, which may be formed as an oil pump, an electrically actuated component 2, here in the manner of an electrically operable valve 2, for example a solenoid valve, which itself connected via a connecting cable 3 electrical connector 4 has (see also Fig. 4 ). In order to pre-assemble the electrical component 2 together with connecting cable 3 and associated plug 4 already at the supplier to the pump, and thereby simplify the final assembly during installation of the pump, such as the oil pump in the engine compartment, according to the invention a more attached to the electrical component 2 and at the same time designed as a transport securing holder 5, by means of which the connecting cable 3 and the plug 4 are fixed in particular during transport. The holder 5 is preferably formed as a cost plastic injection molded part, thus enabling a cost-effective and on the other hand effective transport safety.

Der Halter 5 besitzt einen ersten Klemmbereich 6 (vgl. Figur 5) sowie einen zweiten Klemmbereich 7 (wobei der erste Klemmbereich 6 zum Befestigen am Bauteil 2 und der zweite Klemmbereich 7 zum Befestigen am Stecker 4 ausgebildet sind. Unter der Bezeichnung "elektrisches Bauteil 2" können dabei selbstverständlich nicht nur entsprechend elektrisch betätigbare Ventile subsumiert werden, sondern insbesondere auch Sensoren, Steuerungseinrichtungen, Messfühler, etc., bei welchen der erfindungsgemäße Halter 5 ebenfalls anwendbar ist. Betrachtet man die Figuren 1-3 und 5, so kann man erkennen, dass die beiden Klemmbereiche 6, 7 nebeneinander angeordnet sind, wobei dazwischen ein Bogen 8 mit einer nach außen geöffneten Rinne 9 zur Aufnahme des Anschlußkabels 3 verläuft. Die Länge des Bogens 8 entspricht dabei der Länge des in der Rinne 9 zu befestigenden Anschlußkabels 3, so dass dieses während des Transports vom Zulieferer zum Fahrzeughersteller zuverlässig in der Rinne 9 fixiert ist.The holder 5 has a first clamping region 6 (see. FIG. 5 ) and a second clamping region 7 (wherein the first clamping region 6 for fastening to the component 2 and the second clamping region 7 for fastening to the plug 4 are formed. The term "electrical component 2" can of course not only correspondingly electrically operable valves are subsumed, but in particular also sensors, control devices, sensors, etc., in which the holder 5 according to the invention is also applicable. Looking at the Figures 1-3 and 5 , it can be seen that the two clamping regions 6, 7 are arranged side by side, with a sheet 8 therebetween extending with an outwardly open channel 9 for receiving the connecting cable 3. The length of the sheet 8 corresponds to the length of the connecting cable 3 to be fastened in the channel 9, so that it is reliably fixed in the channel 9 during transport by the supplier to the vehicle manufacturer.

Zum Befestigen des Halters 5 am elektrischen Bauteil 2 kann dieses einfach mit seinem ersten Klemmbereich 6 über das Bauteil 2 geschoben werden, wobei der Halter 5 und das Bauteil 2 zudem zusammen ein Poka-Yoke-System bilden können, welches nur eine einzige Anbauposition des Halters 5 am Bauteil 2 erlaubt. Hierdurch ist eine Qualitätssicherung vergleichsweise einfach darstellbar.For attaching the holder 5 on the electrical component 2 this can be easily pushed with its first clamping portion 6 on the component 2, wherein the holder 5 and the component 2 can also together form a Poka-Yoke system, which only a single mounting position of the holder 5 allowed on the component 2. As a result, a quality assurance is relatively easy to represent.

Der Halter 5 kann darüber hinaus derart ausgerichtet sein, dass ein späteres Verbinden des elektrischen Steckers 4 mit einem Bordnetz des Kraftfahrzeuges vergleichsweise einfach erfolgen kann, da der Stecker 4 beispielsweise bereits in einer ergonomisch günstigen Position für den Werker vorgehalten wird. An dem Anschlußkabel 3 können selbstverständlich Fixierelemente 10 (vgl. Fig. 3 und 4) angeordnet sein, mit welchen das Anschlußkabel 3 in einem Motorraum befestigt wird. Die Fixierelemente 10 können dabei beispielsweise mit einem Raststift versehen sein, der ein einfaches Einstecken und gleichzeitiges Verrasten in eine zugehörige Rastöffnung im Motorraum ermöglicht. Am Bogen 8 kann zudem zumindest eine Klemme 11 zum Fixieren des Anschlußkabels 3 angeordnet sein.The holder 5 can also be aligned such that a later connection of the electrical connector 4 with a vehicle electrical system of the motor vehicle can be done comparatively easily, since the plug 4, for example, is already kept in an ergonomic position for the worker. Of course, fixing elements 10 (cf. Fig. 3 and 4 ), with which the connection cable 3 is mounted in an engine compartment. The fixing elements 10 may be provided, for example, with a detent pin, which allows a simple insertion and simultaneous locking in an associated detent opening in the engine compartment. In addition, at least one clamp 11 for fixing the connecting cable 3 can be arranged on the bow 8.

Generell kann der erfindungsgemäße Halter 5 als wiederverwendbares Kunststoffspritzgussteil oder Metallteil ausgebildet sein und nach der Montage des Moduls 1, beispielsweise des Filters im Motorraum durch ein einfaches Abziehen vom Bauteil 2 einer erneuten Verwendung zugeführt werden. Alternativ ist auch denkbar, dass der Halter 5 im Motorraum verbleibt, wodurch ein Demontagevorgang entfallen kann. Selbstverständlich ist auch denkbar, dass der Halter 5 eine Art Sollbruchstelle aufweist, die bricht, sofern der Halter 5 vom zugehörigen Bauteil 2 demontiert wird.In general, the holder 5 according to the invention may be formed as a reusable plastic injection molded part or metal part and be supplied after assembly of the module 1, for example, the filter in the engine compartment by simply pulling off the component 2 for reuse. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the holder 5 remains in the engine compartment, whereby a disassembly process can be omitted. Of course, it is also conceivable that the holder 5 has a kind of predetermined breaking point, which breaks, if the holder 5 is removed from the associated component 2.

Mit dem erfindungsgemäßen Halter 5 ist eine Verlagerung der Montage des elektrischen Bauteils 2 samt Anschlußkabel 3 und Stecker 4 in den Zuliefererbereich möglich, wodurch die Endmontage gestrafft und dadurch auch kostengünstiger gestaltet werden kann. Gemäß der Fig. 5 sind dabei einzelne Querschnitte im Bereich des ersten Klemmbereichs 6 bzw. des zweiten Klemmbereichs 7 sowie der Rinne 9 gezeigt, wobei die einzelnen Querschnitte stets auf die dort zu befestigenden Komponenten, beispielsweise das Bauteil 2 oder das Anschlußkabel 3 abgestimmt sind.With the holder 5 according to the invention, a shift of the assembly of the electrical component 2 together with connecting cable 3 and 4 plug in the supplier area is possible, whereby the final assembly streamlined and thus can be designed more cost-effective. According to the Fig. 5 In this case, individual cross sections in the region of the first clamping region 6 and of the second clamping region 7 and the groove 9 are shown, wherein the individual cross sections are always matched to the components to be fastened there, for example the component 2 or the connecting cable 3.

Das Modul 1 kann ein einzelner Filter für Flüssigkeiten oder Luft im Fahrzeug sein oder eine einzelne Pumpe mit elektrischem Anschluss oder eine Kombination aus Filter und weiteren Funktionsbauteilen, wie Pumpe, Kühler, Öl-Luftseparatoren etc. Das elektrische Bauteil 2 kann ein elektrisch betätigbares Ventil sein und/oder eine elektrisch betriebene Heizeinrichtung und/oder ein Sensor, der zur Wasserstandsmessung, zur Temperaturmessung, zur Druckmessung, zur Sauerstoffgehaltmessung oder zur Partikelmessung dient oder eine Kombination dieser Sensoren.The module 1 may be a single filter for liquids or air in the vehicle or a single pump with electrical connection or a combination of filters and other functional components such as pump, radiator, oil-air separators, etc. The electrical component 2 may be an electrically actuated valve and / or an electrically operated heating device and / or a sensor which is used for water level measurement, for temperature measurement, for pressure measurement, for oxygen content measurement or for particle measurement or a combination of these sensors.

Claims (8)

  1. Pump and/or filter module for motor vehicles having an electrical component (2) and a connection cable (3) connected electrically to the electrical component (2) and having a cable-side plug (4), wherein a holder (5) fastened to the housing of the pump or filter module via the electrical component (2) and formed as a transport safety means is additionally formed as a transport fixing means of the connection cable (3) as well as the plug (4), and wherein the holder (5) has a first clamping region (6) and a second clamping region (7), wherein the first clamping region (6) is formed to fasten to the component (2) and the second clamping region (7) is formed to fasten to the plug (4).
  2. Housing according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    the holder (5) is formed as a plastic injection moulded part.
  3. Pump and/or filter module according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the two clamping regions (6, 7) are arranged next to one another, wherein an arc (8) having an outwardly open channel (9) runs therebetween for receiving the connection cable (3).
  4. Pump and/or filter module according to claim 3,
    characterised in that
    at least one clamp (11) for fixing the connection cable (3) is arranged on the arc (8).
  5. Pump and/or filter module according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that
    the holder (5) and the component (2) together form a poka-yoke system which allows only a single mounting position of the holder (5) on the component (2).
  6. Pump and/or filter module according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
    characterised in that
    the first clamping region (6) is able to slide over the component (2).
  7. Pump and/or filter module according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterised in that
    the holder (5) has a predetermined breaking point for facilitated disassembly from the module (1).
  8. Holder (5) of a pump and/or filter module, formed as a transport safety means, to fix a connection cable (3) and a plug (4) during the transport on the pump and/or filter module according to any one of claims 1 to 7.
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