WO1999059833A1 - Module for a vehicle door - Google Patents

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WO1999059833A1
WO1999059833A1 PCT/US1999/010774 US9910774W WO9959833A1 WO 1999059833 A1 WO1999059833 A1 WO 1999059833A1 US 9910774 W US9910774 W US 9910774W WO 9959833 A1 WO9959833 A1 WO 9959833A1
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door
support panel
window regulator
structural member
door module
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Michael Dancasius
Mark Manuel
Juergen P. Steupert
Jens Seibert
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Delphi Technologies, Inc.
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Priority to EP99924261A priority Critical patent/EP1077822A4/en
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Publication of WO1999059833A9 publication Critical patent/WO1999059833A9/en

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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/04—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
    • B60J5/0412—Lower door structure
    • B60J5/0416—Assembly panels to be installed in doors as a module with components, e.g. lock or window lifter, attached thereto
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60—VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60J—WINDOWS, WINDSCREENS, NON-FIXED ROOFS, DOORS, OR SIMILAR DEVICES FOR VEHICLES; REMOVABLE EXTERNAL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR VEHICLES
    • B60J5/00—Doors
    • B60J5/04—Doors arranged at the vehicle sides
    • B60J5/0412—Lower door structure
    • B60J5/0418—Water or sound barrier, e.g. watershields or seals between dry/wet compartment, sound or vibration dampers
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05F—DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION; CHECKS FOR WINGS; WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05F11/00—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening
    • E05F11/38—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement
    • E05F11/48—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains or other flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. tapes
    • E05F11/481—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains or other flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. tapes for vehicle windows
    • E05F11/483—Man-operated mechanisms for operating wings, including those which also operate the fastening for sliding windows, e.g. vehicle windows, to be opened or closed by vertical movement operated by cords or chains or other flexible elongated pulling elements, e.g. tapes for vehicle windows by cables
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E05—LOCKS; KEYS; WINDOW OR DOOR FITTINGS; SAFES
    • E05Y—INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO HINGES OR OTHER SUSPENSION DEVICES FOR DOORS, WINDOWS OR WINGS AND DEVICES FOR MOVING WINGS INTO OPEN OR CLOSED POSITION, CHECKS FOR WINGS AND WING FITTINGS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, CONCERNED WITH THE FUNCTIONING OF THE WING
    • E05Y2900/00—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof
    • E05Y2900/50—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles
    • E05Y2900/53—Application of doors, windows, wings or fittings thereof for vehicles characterised by the type of wing
    • E05Y2900/55—Windows

Abstract

A door module for a door of a motor vehicle includes a support panel (18) of molded plastic material; a structural member (20) of metallic material which is secured to the support panel; and a window regulator (12) having a cable (16). The window regulator is secured to the support panel or the structural member. The support panel has at least one cable guide channel (22) integrally molded therein for guiding a cable of a window regulator. This arrangement provides easier installation of door components, increased rigidity and strength for the door, and possible reduction in the number of components for the window regulator.

Description

MODULE FOR A VEHICLE DOOR
Technical Field
The present invention relates to a door module for a door of a motor vehicle, and in particular to a door module for use with a window regulator having a cable.
Background of the Invention
It is usual practice for an inner door panel for a door of a motor vehicle to be formed with a large single aperture. Such an aperture is required in order to install the window regulator and other door components in the door, especially a window regulator which uses a cable for the raising and lowering of a window in the door. Such a large aperture reduces the rigidity and strength of the door. Also, installation of the window regulator in the door (especially on a vehicle production line) is difficult.
Summary of the Invention
It is an object of the present invention to overcome the above mentioned disadvantages. A door module in accordance with the present invention for a door of a motor vehicle comprises a support panel of molded plastic material; a structural member of metallic material which is secured to the support panel; and a window regulator having a cable. The window regulator is secured to the support panel and/or the structural member. The support panel has at least one cable guide channel integrally molded therein for guiding a cable of a window regulator.
The door module is positionable across the aperture in an inner panel of the door to provide rigidity and strength for the door. Components can be mounted on the door module prior to positioning of the door module in the door, making installation of the components easier. Additionally, by parts integration, the present invention allows for a reduction in the number of components of a cable operated window regulator.
Brief Description of the Drawings The present invention will now be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:-
Figure 1 is an exploded view of a door module in accordance with the present invention with a window regulator;
Figure 2 is a side view of an alternative support panel for a door module in accordance with the present invention; and
Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view on the line III-III of Figure 2.
Description of the Preferred Embodiment
Referring to Figure 1 , the door module 10 is for positioning across an aperture in an inner panel (not shown) of a door (not shown) of a motor vehicle. The door has a window (not shown) which is capable of being raised or lowered by a window regulator 12 having a pair of guide rails 14 and a cable 16. The door module 10 comprises a support panel 18 and a structural member 20. The support panel 18 is molded from plastic material. The structural member 20 is formed from metallic material, such as steel, aluminium, or magnesium. The guide rails 14 for the window regulator 12 may be secured to the support panel 18 and/or the structural member 20, and may be positioned between the support panel and the structural member.
The support panel 18 is molded to form guide channels 22 for the cable 16 of the window regulator 12, and, optionally, a drum housing 24 for the cable drum 26 of the window regulator; a support member 28 for an internal door handle (not shown); attachment pegs 30 for an internal arm rest (not shown); a speaker support 32 in which a speaker (not shown) may be mounted; routing channels (not shown) for electrical wiring or cable harnesses; fastening devices for electric wiring or cable harnesses; and housings (not shown) for other components, such an electronic control modules. The support panel 18 may be formed with the speaker support 32 covered by a removable portion 34 which is only removed when required for the mounting of the speaker. Other removable portions may be provided as required. The speaker support 32 may be molded at the required angle for the speaker when mounted in the door. The support panel 18 may form part of, or the whole of, an internal trim for the door. The guide rails 14 for the window regulator 12 can be secured to the support panel 18 in any suitable manner, or may be molded in place during the molding of the support panel. Alternatively, the guide rails may also be integrally molded with the support panel 18. Where the window regulator 12 includes an electric motor drive, the electric motor can be mounted on the support panel 18.
The structural member 20 may be an integral part of the inner panel (not shown) of the door, or may be a separately formed member which extends beyond the support panel to be bolted or welded to the inner panel. In the latter case, the structural member 20 may be secured to the support panel 18 by adhesive, screws, or any other suitable manner. Alternatively, the support panel 18 may be molded around or with the structural member 20. Where the window regulator 12 includes an electric motor drive, the electric motor can be mounted on the structural member 20. The use of the support panel 18 allows some or all of the door components to be assembled on the panel before installation in the door, which allows easier assembly . The structural member 20 provides rigidity and reinforcement for the door. The use of the support panel 18 to provide cable guides 22 and, optionally, a drum housing 24 and/or guide rails 14 reduces the number of components for the window regulator 12.
The alternative support panel 18' shown in Figures 2 and 3 is molded from plastic material to form cable guide channels 22 and a drum housing 24 for the cable drum 26. The guide rails 14 of the window regulator are secured to the support panel 18' as shown in dashed outline. A channel 36 may be formed in the support panel 18' adjacent the peripheral edge 38 of the support panel to provide a seal with the inner panel of the door.

Claims

Claims
1. A door module for a door of a motor vehicle comprising: a support panel (18); a structural member (20) which is secured to the support panel; and a window regulator (12) having a cable (16); and at least one cable guide channel (22) integrally molded into the support panel for guiding the cable of the window regulator.
2. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the support panel (18) is molded from a plastic material and wherein the structural member (20) is made of a metallic material
3. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the window regulator is secured to one of the support panel and the structural member.
4. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the window regulator (12) includes a cable drum (26) and wherein the support panel (18) has a cable drum housing (24) integrally molded therein for the cable drum of the window regulator.
5. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the window regulator (12) includes guide rails (14) , and wherein the guide rails are integrally molded in the support panel (18).
6. A door module as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the window regulator (12) has guide rails (14), and wherein the guide rails are secured to at least one of the structural member (20) and the support panel (18).
7. A door module as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the support panel (18) includes a speaker support (32) integrally molded therein.
8. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein the door includes an inner panel and wherein structural member (20) is an integral portion of the inner panel of the door.
9. A door module as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the support panel (18) is molded to the structural member (20).
10. A door module as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the door includes a trim panel and wherein the support panel defines at least part of the trim panel.
11. A door module as claimed in Claim 1 , wherein an electric motor is mounted on one of the support panel and the structural member.
12. A door module as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a door latch is mounted on one of the support panel and the structural member.
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