Method for adjusting a locking bar

Abstract

Method for adjusting a locking bar connected to a painted body panel, comprising the following steps: - providing an assembly protection device (1) comprising: a first sub-body (2) comprising a first material, at least a second sub-body (30) connected to the first sub-body (2) comprising a second material, wherein the second material has a smaller modulus of elasticity than the first material, a first magnetic body (41) and a second magnetic body (42), wherein the first magnetic body (41) and the second magnetic body (42) are spaced apart from each other and arranged in recesses of the first sub-body (2), and at least a first spacer element (51) and at least a second spacer element (52), wherein the first spacer element (51) and the second spacer element (52) are spaced apart from each other and connected to the first sub-body (2) in such a manner,that they each project from a surface of the first sub-body (2), and an internal recess (6) with an opening (7) for receiving the locking lever,- providing an adjusting tool for adjusting the locking lever,- arranging the mounting protection device (1) on the locking lever connected to a painted body component such that the locking lever is arranged within the internal recess (6) of the mounting protection device (1), wherein a position of the mounting protection device (1) is fixed by means of the magnetic bodies (41, 42) without the magnetic bodies (41, 42) being in direct contact with the painted body component, and- adjusting the locking lever by means of the adjusting tool.

Description

[0001] A protective assembly device for protecting a painted body panel is described. Furthermore, the use of this protective assembly device and a method for adjusting a locking bar, in particular a locking bar connected to a painted body panel, are described.

[0002] The use of magnetic sheets as scratch protection devices for painted body parts is well-known. However, these magnetic sheets have the disadvantage that removing them from the painted body parts can cause smudges. These result in increased rework and additional costs.

[0003] The German patent application DE 10 2013 104 873 A1 describes a protective mounting element for protecting vehicle parts during assembly, which has a flexible material coated on both sides with an anti-slip layer. However, in certain applications, the protective mounting element may slip despite the anti-slip layer.

[0004] One of the problems to be solved by at least some embodiments is to specify a mounting protection device for protecting a painted body component, which can be attached to the painted body component in a non-slip manner and removed again without causing wiping scratches. Further problems are to specify the use of a mounting protection device and a method for adjusting a locking bar.

[0005] These problems are solved by the subject matter according to the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments and further developments of the subject matter are further described in the dependent claims, the following description, and the drawings.

[0006] A protective assembly device described herein comprises a first sub-body and a second sub-body connected to the first sub-body. In particular, the first sub-body and the second sub-body can be directly connected to each other, i.e., connected in such a way that the first sub-body is in direct contact with the second sub-body. Preferably, the protective assembly device is designed such that it can be used to protect a painted body panel. The first sub-body has a first material or consists of the first material. The second sub-body has a second material or consists of the second material. Preferably, the first and the second materials differ from each other. For example, the first material can have a lower modulus of elasticity than the first material.Furthermore, the mounting protection device comprises a first magnetic body and a second magnetic body, wherein the first and second magnetic bodies are spaced apart from each other and each is arranged in recesses of the first body. The magnetic bodies are preferably permanent magnets. The recesses can be designed, for example, as depressions or holes in the first body.

[0007] The assembly protection device further comprises at least one first spacer element and at least one second spacer element, which are connected to the first sub-body at a distance from each other. Preferably, the first spacer element and the second spacer element are directly connected to the first sub-body, i.e., they are in direct contact with the first sub-body. Furthermore, the first spacer element and the second spacer element are connected to the first sub-body such that they each project from a surface of the first sub-body. The spacer elements can, for example, comprise or consist of a rubber-like material, such as natural or synthetic rubber.

[0008] Advantageously, the assembly protection device described here can be arranged on a painted body panel, for example in a door cutout, in such a way that the magnetic elements firmly fix the device to the panel without the magnets touching the panel. For example, the device can be arranged so that, at least in the area of ​​the first component, only the spacer elements make contact with the panel. Furthermore, the device can be arranged so that the second component protects the panel from scratches in an angled area, particularly since the second component is made of a material with a lower modulus of elasticity than the first and can therefore be easily bent.This also ensures protection against scratches on the inside of a door opening, for example.

[0009] According to a further embodiment, the first sub-body and the second sub-body are joined together by adhesive bonding. For example, the first sub-body can have a recess in an end region into which the second sub-body is glued, wherein a surface of the first sub-body and an adjacent surface of the second sub-body are joined together without offset.

[0010] According to another embodiment, the first material is a plastic. For example, the first material can be a thermoplastic polymer, such as polyoxymethylene (POM).

[0011] According to another embodiment, the second material is a rubber-like material. The second material can be, for example, natural rubber or synthetic rubber.

[0012] According to a further embodiment, the second material is leather, in particular natural leather, or synthetic leather. The second material may, in particular, have a textile backing, such as a woven fabric.

[0013] According to another embodiment, the mounting guard has a thickness between 1.0 mm and 3.0 mm. The term "thickness" here refers to the spatial extent of the mounting guard perpendicular to a principal plane of extension of the mounting guard. Furthermore, the mounting guard can, for example, have a length between 20.0 cm and 25.0 cm, preferably between 21.0 cm and 23.0 cm. In addition, the mounting guard can, for example, have a width between 9.0 cm and 10.0 cm.

[0014] According to a further embodiment, the mounting guard has an internal recess for receiving a locking shackle. Preferably, the recess has an opening. The mounting guard can, for example, be essentially U-shaped. The recess can, for example, have a length between 6.0 cm and 8.0 cm and a width between 6.0 cm and 8.0 cm. Preferably, the recess narrows towards the opening.

[0015] According to a further embodiment, the mounting protection device has a second sub-body which is connected to the first sub-body. Preferably, the second sub-body is directly connected to the first sub-body. The second sub-body is also preferably made of the same material as the first sub-body.

[0016] According to a further embodiment, the second sub-body and the further second sub-body, together with the first sub-body, define an internal recess, which preferably serves to receive a lock shackle. The second sub-body and the further second sub-body can preferably define a narrowing opening of the internal recess.

[0017] According to a further embodiment, the mounting protection device has one or more additional magnetic bodies, which are preferably each arranged in recesses of the first partial body. The additional magnetic bodies can also be permanent magnets. For example, the additional magnetic bodies can be arranged in recesses of the first partial body such that they are flush with a surface of the first partial body and thus do not protrude from it. Preferably, all magnetic bodies are spaced apart from one another and arranged in recesses of the first partial body.

[0018] According to a further embodiment, the mounting protection device has one or more further spacer elements, which are each spaced apart from each other and connected to the first partial body in such a way that they each protrude from a surface of the first partial body.

[0019] According to a further embodiment, at least one spacer element is provided for each magnetic body. The magnetic bodies and their respective spacer elements can each have a distance from each other of a maximum of 5.0 cm, preferably a maximum of 3.0 cm. Furthermore, two spacer elements can be provided for each magnetic body. All spacer elements of the mounting protection device can, for example, be designed such that they project at least 1.0 mm, for example between 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm, from the first sub-body.

[0020] According to a particularly preferred embodiment, the mounting protection device comprises a first sub-body made of a first material, in particular polyoxymethylene, and two second sub-bodies made of a second material with a lower modulus of elasticity than the first material. The second sub-bodies are preferably bonded to the first sub-body such that the first sub-body and the second sub-bodies define an internal recess with a narrowing opening. Furthermore, at least two magnetic bodies are arranged in recesses of the first sub-body such that the magnetic bodies are flush with the surface of the first sub-body. At least two spacer elements are connected to the first sub-body at a distance from one another, with the spacer elements projecting from the surface of the first sub-body.

[0021] Furthermore, a method for adjusting a locking bar, in particular for adjusting a locking bar connected to a painted body panel, is described. In this method, an assembly protection device as described herein is provided. The assembly protection device may have one or more features of the aforementioned embodiments. The features mentioned above and below relating to the assembly protection device can apply both to the assembly protection device itself and to the assembly protection device used in the method.

[0022] The procedure also includes the provision of an adjustment tool for setting a locking bar. This adjustment tool could, for example, be a screwdriver.

[0023] The mounting protection device is positioned on a locking bar connected to a painted body panel such that the locking bar is located within an internal recess of the mounting protection device. The mounting protection device is fixed in position by means of magnetic elements, without the magnetic elements being in direct contact with the painted body panel. The locking bar is then adjusted using the adjustment tool, for example, by adjusting one or more screws that fasten the locking bar to the body panel.

[0024] According to a further embodiment, the mounting protection device is arranged such that the spacer elements are in direct contact with the painted body component. Advantageously, the spacer elements ensure that the magnetic bodies do not rest directly on the painted body component and therefore cannot cause scratches.

[0025] Furthermore, the assembly protection device can be arranged on a painted body panel in such a way that, after placement, the device is bent or curved in the area of ​​the second sub-body(s). Due to the flexible material of the second sub-body(s), the assembly protection device is particularly suitable for placement in angled areas of a body panel, for example, in the area of ​​a door opening.

[0026] Furthermore, the use of a mounting protection device described here for protecting a painted body component, in particular for protecting a painted body component from scratching during the adjustment of a locking bar, is indicated.

[0027] The mounting protection device described here is advantageously designed to be removed from the painted body panel after use without causing any scratches. This eliminates the need for rework to remove scratches and the associated costs.

[0028] Further advantages and advantageous embodiments of the assembly protection device described here result from the following in conjunction with the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 described embodiments. They show:

[0029] Fig. 1 a schematic view of an assembly protection device according to an exemplary embodiment, and

[0030] Fig. 2 a schematic view of an assembly protection device according to a further embodiment.

[0031] In the exemplary embodiments and figures, identical or similarly functioning components may be designated with the same reference numerals. The depicted elements and their relative sizes are generally not to be considered to scale. Rather, individual elements may be exaggerated in thickness or size for clarity and / or better understanding.

[0032] The Fig. Figure 1 shows a mounting protection device 1 , which constitute a first subbody 2 from a first material and one directly connected to the first subbody 2 connected second subbody 30The first subbody consists of a second material, the second material having a smaller modulus of elasticity than the first material. 2 and the second subbody 30 are joined together by an adhesive bond. In the illustrated embodiment, the first sub-body consists of 2 made of polyoxymethylene and the second subbody 30 consists of natural leather. Alternatively, the first part of the body can be... 2 for example, it may be made of a different type of plastic or have a different plastic composition. The second sub-body 30 It can also be made of artificial leather or a rubber-like material, such as natural rubber or synthetic rubber.

[0033] The mounting protection device 1 It also features a first magnetic body 41 and a second magnetic body 42 on, which are spaced apart from each other and each placed in recesses of the first sub-body2 are arranged. The magnetic bodies 41 , 42 are thus located in the recesses of the first sub-body 2 arranged so that they are flush with the surface of the first subbody 2 complete.

[0034] Furthermore, the mounting protection device features a first spacer element. 51 and a second spacer element spaced apart from it 52 on, which in this way with the first subbody 2 are connected in such a way that they each extend from the surface of the first subbody. 2 protrude. Due to the spacer elements 51 , 52 can it be achieved that the magnetic bodies 41 , 42 After arranging the mounting protection device on a painted body component, the mounting protection device can be fixed in the intended position without the magnetic bodies 41 , 42in direct contact with the painted body component.

[0035] The mounting protection device 1 has an internal recess 6 with an opening 7 on, which is designed to receive a locking bar attached to the painted body component. In the exemplary embodiment according to the Fig. 1 is the recess 6 completely from the second subbody 30 surrounded. In the area of ​​the opening 7 The recess narrows 6 .

[0036] In the Fig. 2 is a mounting protection device 1 as illustrated in a further embodiment. In contrast to the one in the Fig. 1 shown mounting protection device indicates the mounting protection device 1 two second subbodies 30 , 31on, each of which is directly connected to the first sub-body, for example by adhesive bonding. The internal recesses 6 the mounting protection device 1 is formed by the first subbody 2 and the two second sub-bodies 30 , 31 educated.

[0037] Furthermore, the mounting protection device 1 according to the embodiment of the Fig. 2 in contrast to the embodiment of the Fig. 1 in addition to the first and second magnetic bodies 41 , 42 two more magnetic bodies 43 on, which are also located in such recesses of the first subbody 2 are arranged so that they are not separated from the first subbody 2 protrude. In addition to the first and second spacer elements 51 , 52 The mounting device 1 three additional spacer elements 53 on, which with the first subbody2 are connected and from the first subbody 2 remove.

[0038] The features described in the illustrated embodiments can also be combined according to further embodiments. Alternatively or additionally, the embodiments shown in the figures can have further features according to the embodiments described in the general description. Reference symbol list 1 Mounting protection device 2 first subbody 30 second subbody 31 further second subbody 41 first magnetic body 42 second magnetic body 43 more magnetic bodies 51 first spacer element 52 second spacer element 53 additional spacer elements 6 recess 7 Opening QUOTES INCLUDED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0039] This list of documents cited by the applicant was automatically generated and is included solely for the reader's convenience. The list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0040] DE 102013104873 A1

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Claims

[1] assembly protection device ( 1 ) to protect a painted body part, having - a first part body ( 2 ), which has a first material, – at least one with the first partial body ( 2 ) connected second part body ( 30 ), which comprises a second material, the second material having a smaller modulus of elasticity than the first material, - a first magnetic body ( 41 ) and a second magnetic body ( 42 ), where the first magnetic body ( 41 ) and the second magnetic body ( 42 ) spaced from each other in recesses of the first body part ( 2 ) are arranged, and - at least one first spacer element ( 51 ) and at least one second spacer element ( 52 ), where the first spacer element ( 51 ) and the second spacer element ( 52 ) spaced from each other in such a way with the first partial body ( 2 ) are connected in that they are each connected by a surface of the first partial body ( 2 ) protrude. [2] assembly protection device according to claim 1, wherein the first material is a plastic, in particular a thermoplastic material. [3] assembly protection device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the second material is a rubber-like material. [4] Assembly protection device according to one of claims 1 or 2, wherein the second material is a leather or synthetic leather. [5] Assembly protection device according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the assembly protection device has an internal recess ( 6 ) with an opening ( 7 ), In particular for receiving a lock shackle. [6] Assembly protection device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a further second partial body ( 31 ), which is connected to the first subfield ( 2 ) connected is. [7] assembly protection device according to claim 6, wherein the second part body ( 30 ) and the further second partial body ( 31 ) together with the first subfield ( 2 ) an internal recess ( 6 ), and where the second subfield ( 30 ) and the further second partial body ( 31 ) a narrowing opening ( 7 ) of the recess ( 6 ) form. [8] Assembly protection device according to one of the preceding claims, comprising one or more further magnet bodies ( 43 ), which each fit into recesses of the first body part ( 2 ) are arranged. [9] assembly protection device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the magnetic body ( 41 , 42 , 43 ) such in recesses of the first body part ( 2 ) are arranged to be flush with a surface of the first sub-body ( 2 ) to lock. [10] Using a mounting guard ( 1 ) according to any one of the preceding claims for protecting a painted body component, in particular for protecting a painted body component from scratching during adjustment of a striker connected to the body component. [11] A method for adjusting a striker connected to a painted body component, comprising the following steps: – Providing a mounting protection device ( 1 ) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, - providing an adjustment tool for adjusting a striker, – arranging the assembly protection device ( 1 ) on a striker connected to a painted bodywork component in such a way that the striker is positioned within an internal recess ( 6 ) of the assembly protection device ( 1 ) is arranged, with a position of the assembly protection device ( 1 ) by means of the magnetic bodies ( 41 , 42 , 43 ) is fixed without the magnetic bodies ( 41 , 42 , 43 ) are in direct contact with the painted bodywork component, and – Adjusting the striker using the adjustment tool. [12] The method according to claim 11, wherein the assembly protection device ( 1) is arranged such that the spacer elements ( 51 , 52 , 53 ) are in direct contact with the painted bodywork component.

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