EP4288630A1 - Verfahren und vorrichtung zum montieren einer kraftfahrzeugkomponente - Google Patents
Verfahren und vorrichtung zum montieren einer kraftfahrzeugkomponenteInfo
- Publication number
- EP4288630A1 EP4288630A1 EP22702143.3A EP22702143A EP4288630A1 EP 4288630 A1 EP4288630 A1 EP 4288630A1 EP 22702143 A EP22702143 A EP 22702143A EP 4288630 A1 EP4288630 A1 EP 4288630A1
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- EP
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- Prior art keywords
- housing
- housing opening
- foam
- motor vehicle
- opening
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B85/00—Details of vehicle locks not provided for in groups E05B77/00 - E05B83/00
- E05B85/02—Lock casings
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
- B62D—MOTOR VEHICLES; TRAILERS
- B62D65/00—Designing, manufacturing, e.g. assembling, facilitating disassembly, or structurally modifying motor vehicles or trailers, not otherwise provided for
- B62D65/02—Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components
- B62D65/06—Joining sub-units or components to, or positioning sub-units or components with respect to, body shell or other sub-units or components the sub-units or components being doors, windows, openable roofs, lids, bonnets, or weather strips or seals therefor
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
- E05B—LOCKS; ACCESSORIES THEREFOR; HANDCUFFS
- E05B77/00—Vehicle locks characterised by special functions or purposes
- E05B77/34—Protection against weather or dirt, e.g. against water ingress
Definitions
- the invention relates to a method for assembling a motor vehicle component with a plastic housing, a housing opening sealed with at least one plastic film and a mechanism arranged in an interior of the housing, in which the mechanism is assembled, the housing is then closed and finally the mechanism is passed through the housing opening is pressed.
- Components that can fulfill a large number of functions are used to operate, lock and/or actuate a motor vehicle.
- Motor vehicle locksmiths for example, are used as components, which hold components that are movably arranged on the motor vehicle in a secured position. Locks can be used, for example, to secure a charging plug of an electric vehicle.
- Components are used as drives in sliding door drives, for example. What all of these motor vehicle components have in common is that they have a mechanism that can usually be actuated by means of an electric drive. These mechanics are enclosed in a plastic housing to protect the mechanics and/or the electric motors from dust, moisture and/or dirt. Plastic housings are also used because they are dimensionally stable and can be easily adapted to the installation space.
- motor vehicle components can perform multiple functions, and these functions must be checked before series production, for example, it can happen that the mechanics have to be actuated in inaccessible areas after the housing has been closed.
- An emergency locking device for a motor vehicle door lock has become known from DE 203 12 347 U1, with a housing and at least one locking lever in the housing, the locking lever being manually transferable into a locking position using a manipulation tool.
- the housing has a housing opening that can be temporarily closed with the aid of a cover for inserting the manipulation tool. Even if the cover is pierced, protection against moisture and dirt is still guaranteed because the cover is usually made as a membrane made of plastic. This plastic ensures that even a slit left by the manipulation tool is almost closed again after the tool has been removed.
- DE 10 2017 123 256 A1 also discloses a motor vehicle lock with an emergency actuation function.
- the motor vehicle lock can be closed in an emergency by means of an actuating element, for example a wrench or an ignition key.
- an actuating element for example a wrench or an ignition key.
- an opening is provided in the lock housing, the opening being closed by a film, for example a plastic film, which is pierced with the aid of the actuating element.
- the object of the invention is to provide a method and a device for assembling a motor vehicle component, with which a safe and easy in closing of the assembly opening to be integrated into the manufacturing process.
- a structurally simple and cost-effective solution for closing the assembly opening is to be made available.
- the object of the invention is achieved in that a method for assembling a motor vehicle component is provided, with a plastic housing, a housing opening closed with at least one plastic film and a mechanism arranged in an interior of the housing, in which the mechanism is assembled, the housing is then closed and finally the mechanism is actuated through the housing opening and the housing opening is closed again after the mechanism has been actuated.
- the method according to the invention for assembling a motor vehicle component now makes it possible to provide a method for completely closing the assembly opening that is safe and, in particular, easy to integrate into the manufacturing process.
- the housing opening which is closed by means of a plastic film
- the assembly means there is an opening that is accessible to dust and/or moisture and/or dirt.
- the method step according to the invention of resealing the penetration in the plastic film ensures that the assembly opening is completely sealed. Closing the housing opening again makes it possible for the mechanics inside the motor vehicle component to be used safely and over the entire service life of the motor vehicle. tool component is protected against the ingress of moisture or contamination.
- the advantages that are achieved by inserting the plastic film in the area of the housing opening are complemented by the subsequent sealing.
- the plastic film that is still present in some areas, which elastically moves back into the starting position in some areas, can serve as a basis for closing the housing opening.
- the housing opening only has to be partially closed again, since the plastic film still closes the assembly opening in certain areas.
- the presence of the plastic film also ensures an optimal connection between the plastic film and the housing, since the plastic film can be formed in one piece with the housing. Thus, only the tear opening made in the plastic film by the assembly tool has to be closed again.
- Motor vehicle components are those that contain a mechanism that must be actuated subsequently or loaded with a tool inside the housing for assembly or testing purposes.
- Motor vehicle components can be locking systems, drive systems, closure systems, locking systems, adjustment systems, etc., to name just a few. All vehicle components have in common that they have a plastic housing in which at least one housing opening is provided, which is closed with a plastic film, preferably in one piece with a plastic film. In addition to inserting a plastic film in the assembly opening, there is also the possibility of arranging a separate closure means, such as a sticker or an adhesive strip, in the area of the housing opening.
- a separate closure means such as a sticker or an adhesive strip
- a separate sealing plug is arranged in the area of the housing opening, which is then pierced by the assembly tool.
- the method according to the invention is based on the fact that a mechanism is arranged inside the housing and the mechanism can be actuated, stabilized and/or fixed through the housing opening. After the mechanism has been inserted, the housing is closed, or at least the housing is inaccessible to the extent that the assembly tool can be reached through the assembly opening. It is also conceivable that only a partial assembly of the vehicle component was carried out and the mechanism mounted in the housing is acted upon through the assembly opening. Thus, the assembly opening can also serve as an assembly aid during the manufacture of the motor vehicle component.
- the motor vehicle component can have a housing shell into which one or more mechanical components are inserted, and then an assembly tool is pushed through the housing part in order to fix and/or position and/or actuate an assembled mechanical component.
- a further mechanism and/or a further housing part can then be mounted in order to completely close the housing.
- the method according to the invention thus also includes the method in which the assembly tool is first passed through the housing opening and the housing is then closed.
- the assembled motor vehicle component is finally to be closed in the area of the pierced plastic film.
- a test and/or a final assembly of the motor vehicle component is made possible by actuating the mechanism.
- a manipulation tool can be inserted into the housing opening.
- the manipulation tool is then able to actuate part of the mechanism, for example by moving a lever, locking it in motion and/or displacing it.
- the actuation of the mechanism is accompanied by a test step and/or a further assembly.
- the exam can be, for example, a function test that tests a lock or a mass inertia lock on a motor vehicle lock, for example.
- a spring element in the motor vehicle component is held in a position by means of the manipulation tool so that a component acted upon by the spring can be assembled more easily.
- the plastic film is cut by means of an actuating tool or a manipulation tool, this results in an advantageous embodiment variant of the method.
- a defined separation point can be produced in the plastic film.
- the tip of the actuating tool can have a cutting edge, which makes a defined cut in the plastic film, in particular when the actuating tool is intended to prevent pivoting in relation to the mechanism, for example.
- the incision can be selected in such a way that the plastic film can close again as easily as possible when the manipulation tool is moved out of the housing opening.
- the actuating tool can thus advantageously contribute to closing the housing opening again.
- the operating tool can thus also be viewed as an operating and cutting tool.
- the housing opening can be closed in the course of the closing process after actuation by means of an assembly foam. If the assembly tool is pulled out of the housing opening, the plastic film closes the housing opening again, at least in certain areas.
- the resealing can be set in a defined manner by the elasticity of the plastic and/or the thickness of the plastic film.
- the thickness of the plastic film is to be selected in such a way that, on the one hand, the housing film can be easily pierced and, on the other hand, sufficient stability of the incised plastic film can be ensured.
- the case opening is thus at least partially closed again. If, in a subsequent method step, an assembly foam is applied to the housing opening and in particular to the plastic film, the housing opening can be closed completely and securely again.
- the assembly foam is applied as foam around the housing opening, a further advantageous variant of the method can be achieved.
- the cut plastic film in the area of the housing opening has an elasticity depending on the number of cut surfaces.
- the foam bead is applied to the circumference of the housing opening according to the invention. The extensive application takes place in such a way that the foam bead intersects in the middle of the housing opening, so that a secure closure of the incised plastic film can be achieved.
- a plastic housing for a motor vehicle component is provided, the component being usable in an area accessible to moisture, having a housing opening sealed with at least one plastic film and a mechanism arranged in an interior of the housing, wherein the mechanism can be actuated through the housing opening and wherein the housing opening can be closed after it has been actuated, in particular can be closed by means of a foam bead and/or by means of hot stamping.
- a foam bead closes the housing opening opened by means of the tool in such a way that neither moisture nor dust can get in through the housing opening.
- the housing opening or the plastic film is closed again by means of .
- the plastic housing of the motor vehicle component is preferably made from a thermoplastic material, so that reshaping is also possible after the housing has been manufactured. If, after assembly, a hot stamping stamp is brought into the area of the housing opening and in contact with the plastic film, the cut edge can be closed again by means of reshaping, ie hot stamping. Of course, a combined closure of hot stamping and foam beads is also conceivable.
- FIG. 1 shows a cross section through a plastic housing of a motor vehicle component in the area of a housing opening with a plastic film and part of a mechanism and an actuating tool
- Figure 3 shows the plastic housing in the area of the housing opening, with the application of the assembly foam being shown in principle
- Figure 4 two alternative embodiments of a plastic housing of a motor vehicle component with elevations and applied mounting foam and
- FIG. 1 shows the motor vehicle component 2 in an orientation in relation to the operating tool 10, so that the position of the motor vehicle component 2 in a position in an assembly device 13 is shown as an example.
- a first method step is shown, namely that the mechanism 7 has already been assembled in the plastic housing and the motor vehicle component 2 is located in the assembly device.
- the plastic housing 1 can be transferred from the ionization station IS to an application station AS, in which case the assembly foam 16 can also be applied in a combined station with the heat treatment.
- FIG. 5 shows an embodiment of a plastic housing 1 in which the housing opening 3 is closed again by means of hot embossing.
- Material accumulations 24 , 25 , 26 are arranged in regions on the plastic film 4 . It can be clearly seen that the material accumulations 24, 25, 26 are arranged next to the cut edges 14 in this exemplary embodiment. A single accumulation of material 24, 25, 26 can of course also be provided, but this in turn is less advantageous for the insertion of the assembly tool 10.
- the construction of the plastic housing 1 according to the invention and the process steps shown in the figures make it possible to securely close a housing opening 3 after opening or severing a plastic film 4 of a housing opening 3 in a motor vehicle component.
- a mounting foam 16 is also used, for example, to seal the motor vehicle component in relation to a vehicle body, so that the sealing of the housing opening 3 and in particular the plastic film 4 can be easily integrated into the manufacturing process.
- a cost-effective and simple method for sealingly closing a housing opening is therefore available.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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| DE102021102556.7A DE102021102556A1 (de) | 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-04 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zum montieren einer kraftfahrzeugkomponente |
| PCT/DE2022/100023 WO2022167029A1 (de) | 2021-02-04 | 2022-01-13 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zum montieren einer kraftfahrzeugkomponente |
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| EP4288630A1 true EP4288630A1 (de) | 2023-12-13 |
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| EP22702143.3A Pending EP4288630A1 (de) | 2021-02-04 | 2022-01-13 | Verfahren und vorrichtung zum montieren einer kraftfahrzeugkomponente |
Country Status (5)
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| US (1) | US20240093539A1 (de) |
| EP (1) | EP4288630A1 (de) |
| CN (1) | CN116802373A (de) |
| DE (1) | DE102021102556A1 (de) |
| WO (1) | WO2022167029A1 (de) |
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| DE4437242C1 (de) | 1994-10-18 | 1995-12-21 | Ymos Ag Ind Produkte | Schließzylinder für einen Kraftfahrzeug-Türverschluß |
| US6109124A (en) | 1998-10-13 | 2000-08-29 | Chen; Tse-Hsing | High-thrust clutch-type automotive electric lock |
| DE10305688A1 (de) * | 2003-02-12 | 2004-11-11 | Volkswagen Ag | Verfahren zur Herstellung eines mindestens zweifarbigen Bauteils |
| DE20312347U1 (de) | 2003-08-08 | 2003-10-16 | Kiekert AG, 42579 Heiligenhaus | Notverriegelungseinrichtung |
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| DE102013007403A1 (de) | 2013-04-30 | 2014-10-30 | BROSE SCHLIEßSYSTEME GMBH & CO. KG | Kraftfahrzeugschloss |
| JP6454908B2 (ja) * | 2014-07-18 | 2019-01-23 | 三井金属アクト株式会社 | 車両用ドアラッチ装置 |
| DE102017123256A1 (de) | 2017-10-06 | 2019-04-11 | Kiekert Ag | Kraftfahrzeugtürschloss |
| EP3511144A1 (de) * | 2018-01-10 | 2019-07-17 | KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH | Verfahren zum abdichten einer naht, ein verbundteil und dessen verwendung |
| JP7192426B2 (ja) * | 2018-11-19 | 2022-12-20 | 株式会社アイシン | 車両用ドアロック装置 |
| DE102021108162A1 (de) * | 2021-03-31 | 2022-10-06 | Kiekert Aktiengesellschaft | Kraftfahrzeug-Schloss insbesondere Kraftfahrzeug-Türverschluss |
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- 2021-02-04 DE DE102021102556.7A patent/DE102021102556A1/de active Pending
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- 2022-01-13 US US18/262,996 patent/US20240093539A1/en active Pending
- 2022-01-13 EP EP22702143.3A patent/EP4288630A1/de active Pending
- 2022-01-13 WO PCT/DE2022/100023 patent/WO2022167029A1/de not_active Ceased
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| WO2022167029A1 (de) | 2022-08-11 |
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