Motor vehicle with a privacy screen

Abstract

Motor vehicle (1) with a component (6) which covers an element (8) connected to a tension strut (3), wherein an opening (5) is provided in the component (6) through which the tension strut (3) extends, wherein a screen cover (10) is provided to cover the opening (5), wherein the element (8) is a front diffuser and the component (6) is a front cover, wherein the screen cover (10) is provided to cover a passage of the tension strut (3) through the opening (5) in the component (6), wherein the screen cover (10) is formed in two parts with a first support part (11) and with a second viewing part (12), wherein the first support part (11) is movably connected to the component (6) along a first displacement axis (XX) and covers the opening (5) in the component (6), and the second viewing part (12) is connected to the first support part (11) along a second displacement axis (YY). is connected in a movable waywherein both the first support part (11) and the second visible part (12) have a respective passage opening (13, 14) for the passage of the tension strut (3), wherein the second visible part (12) covers the passage opening (13) in the first support part (11).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a privacy screen.

[0002] In motor vehicles, many components are subject to certain forces, some of which can be transferred into the body structure via tension struts. These components may be concealed by a cover, requiring the tension strut to pass through an opening in the cover. The problem here is that both the arrangement of the tension strut and the design and placement of the opening are subject to tolerances. This can result in a visible gap between the tension strut and the opening, allowing a view of the component. This is visually unappealing and, due to the tolerances, represents a less than ideal arrangement that is also aesthetically displeasing.

[0003] Especially in the case of front diffusers, such an arrangement of a tension strut through an opening is not visually convincing.

[0004] For air deflectors, such as rear spoilers, fastenings are known, for example, from DE 43 14 829 C2, whereby tolerance compensation is achieved with a clamping disc with a defined opening. However, this does not provide a solution for the aforementioned problem of arranging the tension strut through the opening.

[0005] DE 10 2004 009 660 B3 discloses a motor vehicle with a selector lever of a transmission unit, wherein the selector lever is guided through an opening in a cam component, wherein an opening is provided in the cam component through which the selector lever passes, and wherein a cover element with a compensating element is provided to cover the transmission unit.

[0006] DE 20 2004 007 744 U1 discloses a surface structure of a cargo area cover of a motor vehicle.

[0007] US Patent 6 003 928 A discloses a fastening element for an interior component of a motor vehicle.

[0008] DE 10 2010 024 411 A1 discloses a fastening device for an interior fitting of a motor vehicle.

[0009] DE 20 2017 105 235 U1 discloses a motor vehicle with a component which covers an element connected to a tension strut, wherein the tension strut is connected to the element and the fastening of the tension strut visibly extends through the element.

[0010] The task is to create a motor vehicle with a privacy screen that solves the above problems regarding the arrangement of a tie rod through an opening, while still having an attractive appearance with a simple and cost-effective design.

[0011] The problem with the motor vehicle is solved by the features of claim 1.

[0012] The invention relates to a motor vehicle with a component which covers an element connected to a tension strut, wherein an opening is provided in the component through which the tension strut extends, wherein a privacy screen is provided to cover the opening, wherein the privacy screen is formed in two parts with a first support part and with a second viewing part, wherein the first support part is movably connected to the component along a first displacement axis and covers the opening in the component, and the second viewing part is movably connected to the first support part along a second displacement axis, wherein both the first support part and the second viewing part have a respective passage opening for the passage of the tension strut, wherein the second viewing part covers the passage opening in the first support part.This creates a visual cover for a tension rod passing through an opening, essentially covering the entire opening while still accommodating various tolerances. In this way, a component supported by a tension rod can be securely braced, and the tension rod can still be passed through a visually acceptable covering component.

[0013] It is also advantageous if the first displacement axis is oriented perpendicular to the second displacement axis. This allows the two parts of the support element and the visible element to be shifted to compensate for tolerances, while still maintaining good coverage for privacy.

[0014] It is also advantageous if the opening in the second visible panel is only essentially as large as the cross-section of the tension rod, so that there is a zero gap between the second visible panel and the tension rod, in particular a gap on the order of 1 mm or less. This ensures good privacy.

[0015] It is also advisable to have a zero-joint between the second visible element and the component, in particular a joint of approximately 1 mm or less. This also achieves good privacy.

[0016] It is also advantageous if the first support element is connected to the component by means of a positive-locking tongue-and-groove joint, such as a dovetail joint, and is guided so as to be displaceable along the first displacement axis relative to the component, and / or if the second visible part is connected to the first support element by means of a positive-locking tongue-and-groove joint, such as a dovetail joint, and is guided so as to be displaceable along the second displacement axis relative to the first support element. This allows both parts, the support element and the visible part, to be moved in defined directions to accommodate tolerances while still ensuring visual protection.

[0017] It is also advantageous if the first support element is connected to the component by means of a snap-fit ​​connection and / or the second visible element is connected to the first support element by means of a snap-fit ​​connection. This allows for quick and easy connections that still permit the necessary repositionability.

[0018] It is particularly advantageous if the first support part and / or the second visible part is / are made of plastic, especially by injection molding, wherein the plastic material is preferably a thermoplastic, in particular polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate with polybutylene terephthalate (PC + PBT), or polycarbonate with polyethylene terephthalate (PC + PET). Such materials allow for the straightforward production of the support part and / or visible part and exhibit the necessary stability and durability.

[0019] In another embodiment, it is advantageous if the support part and / or the visible part is / are black, white, or colored, made of a colored plastic, or painted. This allows for the straightforward production of visually appealing parts, such as a support part and / or a visible part.

[0020] According to the invention, the element is an aerodynamic component, a front diffuser, and the component is a front cover. The front diffuser can be supported or braced with one or more tension struts to transfer forces into the body or into a structurally rigid component.

[0021] The invention will now be explained in detail using an exemplary embodiment and with reference to the drawings. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a schematic partial representation of the front of a motor vehicle with a front cover and with two tie rods according to the state of the art, Fig. 2 an enlarged view of the tension strut according to Fig. 1. according to the state of the art, Fig. 3 a sectional view of the arrangement of the tension strut in the bow of a motor vehicle according to the state of the art, Fig. 4 a first sectional view for the schematic representation of an embodiment of a privacy screen according to the invention, Fig. 5 a second sectional view for the schematic representation of an embodiment of a privacy screen according to the invention in accordance with line AA of the Fig. 4, and Fig. 6 a schematic representation of an embodiment of a privacy screen according to the invention along arrow B in Fig. 4.

[0022] The Fig. 1 and the Fig. Figures 2 each show a bow 2 of a motor vehicle 1 with at least one tie rod 3, wherein in Fig. 1 two tension struts 3 are shown.

[0023] The tension strut 3 is connected to a body component above an exemplary ventilation opening 4, for example, a [missing information]. Fig. The tension strut 3 extends downwards from the cross member 7 or similar, as shown in Figure 3, through the air duct in the ventilation opening 4, and through an opening 5 in a component 6. It then extends to an element 8, a diffuser 9, a front diffuser, which is covered by the component 6. The tension strut 3 absorbs forces acting on the element 8, the diffuser 9, and transfers these forces into the body component, for example, the cross member 7.

[0024] The invention relates to a motor vehicle 1 with a component 6 which covers an element 8 connected to a tension strut 3, wherein an opening 5 is provided in the component 6 through which the tension strut 3 extends, wherein a privacy screen 10 is provided to cover the opening 5, as shown in the Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6 is shown and explained.

[0025] Element 8 is a diffuser 9, a front diffuser, and component 6 is a bow cover.

[0026] The Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. Figure 6 shows an embodiment of a privacy screen 10 according to the invention.

[0027] The privacy screen 10 serves to cover a passage of a tension strut 3 through an opening 5 in a component 6.

[0028] The privacy screen 10 shown is designed in two parts: a first support part 11 and a second viewing part 12. The support part 11 is placed on the component 6, and the viewing part 12 is placed on the support part 11, for example, in the manner of a slide. Together, as the privacy screen 10, they cover the opening 5 and partially obscure the component 6 around the opening 5, while the tension rod 3 runs through the privacy screen 10 and the opening 5.

[0029] The first support element 11 is connected to the component 6 in a displaceable manner along a first displacement axis XX, with the support element 11 covering the opening 5 in the component 6. The support element 11 is thus connected to the component 6, yet it can displace relative to the component 6 along the first displacement axis XX to accommodate tolerances of the tension strut 3, the component 6, the opening 5, and the support element 11.

[0030] The second visible part 12 is connected to the first support part 11 in a way that allows it to move along a second displacement axis YY. The visible part 12 covers the support part 11. Thus, the visible part 12 is connected to the support part 11, yet it can still move along the second displacement axis YY relative to the support part 11 to accommodate tolerances of the tension strut 3, the component 6, and the opening 5, as well as of the support part 11 and / or the visible part 12. According to the Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6 is the first displacement axis XX oriented perpendicular to the second displacement axis YY.

[0031] Furthermore, both the first support part 11 and the second visible part 12 have a respective passage opening 13, 14 for the passage of the tension strut 3, with the second visible part 12 covering the passage opening 13 in the first support part 11.

[0032] The opening 14 in the second visible part 12 is essentially only as large as the cross-section of the tension strut 3 at this point, so that a zero-joint 15 exists between the second visible part 12 and the tension strut 3, in particular a joint on the order of 1 mm or less. Preferably and optionally, a zero-joint 16 is also provided between the second visible part 12 and the component 6, in particular a joint on the order of 1 mm or less. This results in a cover for the opening 5 that requires only minimal joints, so that there is virtually no view into the opening 5 or into the zero-joints 15, 16.

[0033] In order to achieve the displacement capability of the first support part 11 with respect to the component 6, the first support part 11 is connected by means of a positive-locking tongue-and-groove connection 17, see Fig. 4 and Fig. 6, in particular by a dovetail joint, is connected to component 6, such that on the one hand the support part 11 is fixedly but movably connected to component 6 and on the other hand the support part 11 is nevertheless guided movably along the first displacement axis XX with respect to component 6. The first support part 11 can be connected to component 6 by means of a snap-fit ​​connection to achieve simple connection.

[0034] Alternatively and / or additionally, the second visible part 12 can also be joined by means of a positive-locking tongue-and-groove connection 18, see Fig. 5, such as a dovetail joint, is connected to the first support part 11 and is nevertheless guided in a displaceable manner along the second displacement axis YY with respect to the first support part 11. The second visible part 12 can also be connected to the first support part 11 by means of a snap-fit ​​connection to achieve simple connection.

[0035] According to the illustrated embodiment, the first support part 11 and / or the second visible part 12 can be made of plastic, in particular by injection molding. For example, a thermoplastic can be used as the plastic material, in particular polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate with polybutylene terephthalate (PC + PBT) or polycarbonate with polyethylene terephthalate (PC + PET).

[0036] For optical reasons and / or to protect the carrier part 11 and / or the visible part 12, the carrier part 11 and / or the visible part 12 may be black, white or colored, made of a colored plastic and / or painted.

[0037] The tension strut 3 can be designed as a rope, steel cable or as a solid strut made of metal or plastic.

[0038] The privacy screen 10 according to the invention has the advantage of an asymmetrical design. This ensures that the privacy screen 10 does not twist and always remains aligned. Tolerances may therefore only act on the privacy screen 10 in two axial directions XX, YY. The privacy screen 10 is therefore designed in two parts and consists of a support part 11 and a visible part 12, with each individual part 11, 12 absorbing tolerances in one axial direction XX, YY and blocking the other axial directions. Reference symbol list 1 motor vehicle 2 Bug 3 tension strut 4 ventilation openings 5 Opening 6 Component 7 crossbeams 8 Element 9 Diffuser 10 privacy screens 11 Support part 12 Visible part 13 Passage opening 14 Passage opening 15 zero joint 16 zero joint 17 Tongue and groove joint 18 Tongue and groove joint

Claims

Motor vehicle (1) with a component (6) which covers an element (8) connected to a tension strut (3), wherein an opening (5) is provided in the component (6) through which the tension strut (3) extends, wherein a screen cover (10) is provided to cover the opening (5), wherein the element (8) is a front diffuser and the component (6) is a front cover, wherein the screen cover (10) is provided to cover a passage of the tension strut (3) through the opening (5) in the component (6), wherein the screen cover (10) is formed in two parts with a first support part (11) and with a second viewing part (12), wherein the first support part (11) is movably connected to the component (6) along a first displacement axis (XX) and covers the opening (5) in the component (6), and the second viewing part (12) is connected to the first support part (11) along a second displacement axis (YY). is connected in a movable waywherein both the first support part (11) and the second visible part (12) have a respective passage opening (13, 14) for the passage of the tension strut (3), wherein the second visible part (12) covers the passage opening (13) in the first support part (11). Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 , characterized in that the first displacement axis (XX) is oriented perpendicular to the second displacement axis (YY). Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the passage opening (14) in the second visible part (12) is only substantially as large as the cross-section of the tension strut (3), so that there is a zero joint (15) between the second visible part (12) and the tension strut (3), in particular a joint on the order of 1 mm or less. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, 2 or 3, characterized in that a zero joint (16) is present between the second visible part (12) and the component (6), in particular a joint on the order of 1 mm or less. Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 1, 2, 3 or 4, characterized in that the first support part (11) is connected to the component (6) by means of a positive-locking tongue and groove connection (17), such as in particular a dovetail connection, and is guided displaceably along the first displacement axis (XX) with respect to the component (6) and / or the second visible part (12) is connected to the first support part (11) by means of a positive-locking tongue and groove connection (18), such as in particular a dovetail connection, and is guided displaceably along the second displacement axis (YY) with respect to the first support part (11). Motor vehicle (1) according to claim 5, characterized in that the first support part (11) is connected to the component (6) by means of a snap connection and / or the second visible part (12) is connected to the first support part (11) by means of a snap connection. Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first support part (11) and / or the second visible part (12) is or are made of plastic, in particular by injection molding, wherein the plastic material is in particular a thermoplastic, in particular polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate with polybutylene terephthalate (PC + PBT) or polycarbonate with polyethylene terephthalate (PC + PET). Motor vehicle (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support part (11) and / or the visible part (12) is or are black, white or colored, the support part (11) and / or the visible part (12) is or are made of a colored plastic or the support part (11) and / or the visible part (12) is or are painted.

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