Siren support cover

Abstract

The present invention relates to an alarm support cover (7) configured to extend through a canopy groove of a motor vehicle to secure the vehicle's alarm and enclose the housing of the alarm system. A metal plate (8) forms the alarm support cover (7) and includes a central portion (10) for engaging a first fixing tab (11) of the metal plate (8) with a second fixing tab (12). The metal plate (8) includes at least one fixing member (13, 14) for securing the vehicle's alarm at the central portion (10) of the metal plate. According to the invention, each fixing tab includes a positioning element (112, 122) for positioning the cover (7) on the edge of the canopy groove and a fixing element (114, 124) for securing the cover (7) on the edge of the canopy groove (2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention claims priority to French application 2006580, filed on June 23, 2020, the contents of which (text, drawings and claims) are incorporated herein by reference.

[0002] The technical background of this invention is the technical background of vehicle sirens, and more specifically, the technical background of support members that enable sirens to be fixed and housed in vehicle sirens. More specifically, this invention relates to an sirens support cover. Background Technology

[0003] In the prior art, an alarm system is known, configured to house an alarm of the burglar alarm type. The alarm system includes a housing enclosed by an alarm support cover. The alarm is housed within the housing and integrally fixed to the alarm support cover. These alarm systems are located in the vehicle and are difficult to access. These alarm systems are found to be housed through the awning recess of the vehicle. These alarm systems are fixed to the right side of the vehicle (for vehicles configured for left-hand drive) and the left side of the vehicle (for vehicles configured for right-hand drive) via the alarm support cover.

[0004] A disadvantage of these alarm systems is that they are weighted down by the siren fixed to the siren cover. During installation in the canopy recess of the vehicle, these alarm systems tend to tip over due to their inherent weight and the suspension associated with the fixing devices. This tipping makes it difficult for the operator to perform the securing operations to the vehicle. This negatively impacts the time allocated for installing and securing these alarm systems. Summary of the Invention

[0005] The objective of this invention is to provide a new alarm support cover that at least largely solves the aforementioned problems and also brings other advantages.

[0006] Another object of the present invention is to provide an alarm support cover that is reliable in its own operation and serves as an alarm support cover.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a simple alarm support cover, both from the perspective of its implementation and its manufacture.

[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide an alarm support cover that is compatible with the operation of an alarm for a motor vehicle.

[0009] According to a first aspect of the invention, at least one of the aforementioned objectives is achieved by an alarm support cover configured to extend through a canopy slot of a motor vehicle, the cover comprising a metal plate including: (i) at least one fixing member for securing an alarm of the motor vehicle, the at least one fixing member being located at a central portion of the metal plate; and (ii) a first fixing tab and a second fixing tab, the fixing tabs being located on opposite sides of the central portion of the metal plate, each fixing tab including a positioning element for positioning the cover on an edge of the canopy slot and a fixing element for securing the cover on an edge of the canopy slot.

[0010] The siren support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention is in the form of a metal plate (in other words, a sheet). The siren support cover is thus an integrally flat part extending along a main plane. Advantageously, the central portion of the siren support cover extends along the main plane of the cover. Further advantageously, at least one retaining tab extends along the main plane of the cover.

[0011] The siren support cover according to the first aspect of the invention is configured to integrally fix a siren housed in the housing, the siren support cover itself being housed in the canopy groove. The fixing member is configured to integrally fix the vehicle siren to the siren support cover at a central portion of the metal plate.

[0012] The siren support cover according to the first aspect of the present invention is constructed for sealing the housing of a siren system. In a siren system equipped with a siren support cover according to the first aspect of the present invention, the sealing of the housing of the siren system is carried out by means of the siren of the motor vehicle.

[0013] Typically, the alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention can be fixed to the alarm by a fixing member (which may be detachable or permanent) corresponding to any fixing component.

[0014] In the alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the present invention, the central portion of the metal plate is located between the first fixing tab and the second fixing tab.

[0015] The first and second fixing tabs include positioning elements for positioning the cover on the edge of the canopy slot. In an alarm system equipped with an alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention, the first and second fixing tabs thereby enable the cover to be positioned on the edge of the canopy slot before it is secured. When the two positioning elements are positioned, the alarm support cover is positioned on the edge of the canopy slot. In other words, the first and second fixing tabs enable the cover to be temporarily secured to the edge of the canopy slot before it is integrally secured to the edge of the front canopy slot.

[0016] The first and second fixing tabs include fixing elements for securing the cover to the edge of the canopy groove. In an alarm system equipped with an alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention, the first and second fixing tabs thereby enable the alarm support cover to be secured to the edge of the canopy groove when positioned.

[0017] Typically, the alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention can be fixed to the edge of the canopy groove by means of a fixing element of a first fixing tab and a fixing element of a second fixing tab (which may be detachable or permanent) (corresponding to any fixing component).

[0018] Thus, in an alarm system equipped with an alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the present invention, the first fixing tab and the second fixing tab form an anti-rotation system for the alarm support member.

[0019] In fact, the first and second fixing tabs limit the tipping of the alarm support cover, which is integrally fixed to the alarm and the housing. In other words, the alarm support cover is able to resist the weight of the alarm and the housing to which the alarm is fixed.

[0020] Advantageously, the invention, conforming to its first aspect, can position and pre-hold the siren support cover before it is fixed at the edge of the canopy slot. The siren support cover facilitates the fixing operation performed by the operator to secure the cover to the motor vehicle. The time allocated for installing and securing the siren system equipped with the siren support cover according to the invention is thus improved due to the reduction in time.

[0021] The alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention advantageously includes at least one of the following improvements, the technical features forming these improvements may be employed individually or in combination:

[0022] Advantageously, the metal plate forming the siren support cover includes two fixing members located at the central portion. Each fixing member is advantageously open, allowing the siren to be secured via a threaded rod and a complementary nut. Each fixing member is replaceable. In this sense, the metal plate forming the siren support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention and the siren are detachable from and connectable to each other. For example, one of the fixing members is centered in the central portion. For example, the other of the fixing members is eccentric in the central portion. In other words, the other of the fixing members is located at the edge of the central portion;

[0023] The fixing tabs collectively form an angle between 80° and 120° relative to an axis perpendicular to the central portion. This configuration of the fixing tabs enhances the stability of the alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention, which is positioned and / or fixed to the edge of the canopy groove. This configuration of the fixing tabs prevents rotation of the alarm system equipped with the alarm support cover about the extension axis of the alarm support cover according to the invention. This configuration of the fixing tabs facilitates the fixing of the alarm support cover to the edge of the canopy groove. More specifically, this configuration of the fixing tabs facilitates the fixing of the alarm support cover to the edge of the canopy groove located at the end of the canopy groove. Advantageously, the angle formed by the fixing tabs relative to the axis perpendicular to the central portion is equal to 90°.

[0024] - The fixing element for securing the cover to the edge of the awning groove takes the form of an opening through the metal plate to allow screws to be inserted through the metal plate. The fixing element is a replaceable fixing member. In this sense, the fixing tab including the fixing element and the edge of the groove are detachable from each other and can be connected to each other;

[0025] - The positioning element for positioning the cover on the edge of the canopy slot takes the form of a positioning tongue, which is located at the distal end of the corresponding fixed protrusion. The positioning tongue protrudes from the corresponding fixed protrusion. The positioning tongue of the positioning device protrudes from a complementary positioning device on the edge of the canopy slot. The positioning tongue is used to insert into the complementary positioning device. When the two positioning tongues engage in the complementary positioning devices on the edges of the respective canopy slots, the alarm support cover is positioned. The positioning tongue forms a hook for holding the alarm support cover engaged with the edge of the slot;

[0026] - The positioning tongue is folded relative to the corresponding fixed protrusion. In other words, each of the positioning tongue and the corresponding fixed protrusion extends to collectively form a non-zero folding angle in which the positioning tongue is folded relative to the corresponding fixed protrusion;

[0027] - The folding angle of the positioning tongue relative to the fixed protrusion is between 90° and 150°;

[0028] - The folding angle of the positioning tongue of the first fixing tab is different from that of the positioning tongue of the second fixing tab. This alarm support cover is joined in two steps to each complementary positioning device at the edge of the canopy groove;

[0029] - Preferably, the metal plate forming the alarm support cover is made of a metallic material. The metallic material thus includes metals or metal alloys. Alternatively, the metal plate forming the alarm support cover may be made of plastic;

[0030] - The metal plate forming the alarm support cover has a constant thickness. The metal plate forming the alarm support cover includes two walls, a first wall opposite to a second wall, and the thickness of the metal plate forming the alarm support cover according to the first aspect of the invention is the shortest distance between the first wall and the second wall of the metal plate;

[0031] The metal plate forming the alarm support cover is obtained by stamping. The stamping folds the metal plate forming the alarm support cover to define the central portion and the fixing tabs located on either side of the central portion. The stamping also defines the positioning tongue.

[0032] According to a second aspect of the invention, an alarm system is provided, the alarm system comprising: (i) a housing, (ii) an alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the invention or to one of its modifications, and (iii) an alarm, the alarm being housed in the housing and integrally fixed to the alarm support cover.

[0033] The alarm system according to a second aspect of the invention is configured for receiving and securing within a canopy groove. The alarm system according to a second aspect of the invention is configured for positioning relative to the edge of the canopy groove via a positioning element of each fixing tab of the alarm support cover. The alarm system is configured for securing at the edge of the canopy groove via a fixing element of each fixing tab of the alarm support cover. Advantageously, the fixing element of each fixing tab of the alarm support cover is configured for detachably securing the edge of the canopy groove so that they can be detached from and connected to each other.

[0034] In an alarm system conforming to a second aspect of the invention, the alarm support cover is integrally fixed to the alarm, and the alarm is housed within the housing via a fixing member of the alarm support cover. The fixing member secures the alarm to the alarm support cover at a central portion of the metal plate. Advantageously, the fixing member allows the alarm and the alarm support cover to be detachably fixed so that they can be disassembled and connected to each other.

[0035] The siren support cover encloses the housing of the siren system. The siren support cover is integrally fixed to the housing of the siren system. In the siren system according to the second aspect of the invention, the enclosure of the siren system housing is achieved by means of the siren of the motor vehicle.

[0036] According to a third aspect of the invention, a motor vehicle is provided, the motor vehicle including a canopy recess located at the base of a windshield, the canopy recess being laterally limited on one side by a wiper outer support on the fender side of the motor vehicle and on the other side by a canopy entretoise on the engine side of the motor vehicle, the motor vehicle including an alarm system conforming to a second aspect of the invention or a modification thereof.

[0037] In a motor vehicle conforming to a third aspect of the invention, the alarm system is configured to be housed in or housed in a canopy recess of the motor vehicle.

[0038] In a motor vehicle conforming to a third aspect of the present invention, the outer wiper support and the canopy partition form the edge of the canopy groove. In a motor vehicle conforming to a third aspect of the present invention, the siren support cover of the siren system is positioned at or located on the outer wiper support and the canopy partition. In a motor vehicle conforming to a third aspect of the present invention, the siren support cover of the siren system is integrally fixed to the outer wiper support and the canopy partition.

[0039] Motor vehicles conforming to the third aspect of the invention advantageously include at least one of the following improvements, the technical features forming these improvements being employed individually or in combination:

[0040] - The wiper outer support includes: (i) a fixing device complementary to the fixing element of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover; and (ii) a positioning device complementary to the positioning element of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover. The complementary fixing device is configured to cooperate with the fixing element of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover via form engagement. The complementary fixing device forms a female portion and the fixing element of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover forms a male portion. The complementary positioning device of the wiper outer support is configured to cooperate with or with the positioning element of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover via form engagement;

[0041] The complementary fastening device of the wiper outer support is in the form of a tapped hole, which allows the fixing screws of the first fixing tab of the siren support to be screwed onto the wiper outer support. The complementary fastening device is a replaceable fastening component. In this sense, the wiper outer support includes the complementary fastening device, and the first fixing tabs of the siren support are detachable from and connectable to each other.

[0042] The complementary positioning device of the wiper outer support is in the form of an elongated hole that passes through the wiper outer support and is configured to allow insertion of the positioning tongue of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover. The complementary positioning device of the wiper outer support and the positioning tongue of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover have complementary shapes. The fit between the complementary positioning device of the wiper outer support and the positioning tongue of the first fixing protrusion of the siren support cover is interchangeable.

[0043] The canopy partition includes: (i) a fastening system complementary to the fastening element of the second fastening tab of the siren support cover; and (ii) a positioning system complementary to the positioning element of the second fastening tab of the siren support cover. The complementary fastening system is used to cooperate with or in conjunction with the fastening element of the second fastening tab of the siren support cover via form engagement. The complementary fastening system forms a female portion, and the fastening element of the second fastening tab of the siren support cover forms a male portion. The complementary positioning system of the wiper outer support is used to cooperate with or in conjunction with the positioning element of the second fastening tab of the siren support cover via form engagement.

[0044] The complementary fastening system of the canopy partition is in the form of tapped holes, which are configured to allow the fixing screws of the second fixing tab of the siren support cover to be screwed onto the canopy partition. The complementary fastening system is a replaceable fastening component. In this sense, the canopy partition including the complementary fastening system and the second fixing tab of the siren support cover are detachable from each other and can be connected to each other.

[0045] The complementary positioning system of the visor partition is in the form of an elongated hole that passes through the visor partition and is configured to allow insertion of the positioning tongue of the second fixing tab of the siren support cover. The complementary positioning system of the wiper outer support and the positioning tongue of the second fixing tab of the siren support cover have complementary shapes. The fit between the complementary positioning system of the wiper outer support and the positioning tongue of the second fixing tab of the siren support cover is interchangeable.

[0046] Various embodiments of the invention are provided by integrating all possible combinations of the various optional features listed herein. Attached Figure Description

[0047] Other features and advantages of the invention will become more apparent from the detailed description and accompanying drawings of several embodiments given below by way of illustrative rather than limiting examples, in which:

[0048] - Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a motor vehicle conforming to the third aspect of the present invention is shown;

[0049] - Figure 2 A schematic diagram of an alarm support cover conforming to the first aspect of the present invention is shown;

[0050] - Figure 3 A schematic diagram of an alarm system conforming to the second aspect of the present invention is shown;

[0051] - Figure 4 As shown Figure 3 The diagram shows a scenario of an alarm system conforming to the second aspect of the present invention.

[0052] - Figure 5 As shown Figure 4 The diagram shown is a close-up cross-sectional view of an alarm system conforming to the second aspect of the present invention;

[0053] - Figure 6 As shown Figure 4 Another close-up cross-sectional view of an alarm system conforming to the second aspect of the present invention is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0054] Of course, the features, variations, and different embodiments of the present invention can be associated with each other in various combinations, provided that the features, variations, and different embodiments are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, it is conceivable that variations of the present invention may only include selections of features described separately below from the other features already described, provided that the selection of features is sufficient to impart a technical advantage or to distinguish the present invention from the prior art.

[0055] In particular, all the variations and embodiments described are combinable, provided that nothing from a technical point of view prevents such combination.

[0056] In the accompanying drawings, elements common to multiple drawings retain the same reference numerals.

[0057] Figure 1 A motor vehicle 1 conforming to a third aspect of the present invention is shown. The motor vehicle 1 includes a canopy trough 2 and an alarm system 3 conforming to a second aspect of the present invention. The motor vehicle 1 also includes a windshield 4, a front fender 5 located laterally relative to the motor vehicle 1 and on the side of the alarm system 3 conforming to the second aspect of the present invention, and an engine 6 housed at the front of the motor vehicle 1.

[0058] The canopy trough 2 is located at the base of the windshield 4 of the motor vehicle 1. The canopy trough 2 is laterally limited by the outer wiper support 32 of the motor vehicle 1 located on the fender 5 side of the motor vehicle 1, and laterally limited by the canopy partition 33 located on the engine 6 side of the motor vehicle 1.

[0059] Figure 2 An alarm support cover 7 conforming to a first aspect of the invention is shown. The alarm support cover 7 includes a metal plate 8. The metal plate 8 forming the alarm support cover 7 extends along a main plane 9 and has a relatively constant thickness.

[0060] The metal plate 8 forming the alarm support cover 7 includes a central portion 10, which is located between a first fixing tab 11 and a second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8. The central portion 10 of the metal plate 8 extends along the main plane 9 of the metal plate 8. The first fixing tab 11 extends below the main plane 9 of the metal plate 8. The second fixing tab 12 extends above the main plane 9 of the metal plate 8.

[0061] The first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 includes a distal end 110. The distal end 110 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 extends parallel to the main plane 9 of the metal plate 8. The distal end 110 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 is connected to the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8 by a connecting region 111 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8. The connecting region 111 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 extends laterally relative to the distal end 110 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 and the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8.

[0062] The second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 includes a distal end 120 and a connecting region 121 for engaging the distal end 120 with the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8. In this example, the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 extends parallel to the main plane 9 of the metal plate 8. The distal end 120 of the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 and the connecting region 121 of the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 extend along the same plane.

[0063] The metal plate 8 forming the siren support cover 7 includes at least one fixing member 13, 14 for securing the siren of the motor vehicle 1. The at least one fixing member 13, 14 is located at the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8. In this example, the metal plate 8 forming the siren support cover 7 includes two fixing members 13, 14 located at the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8. One of the fixing members 13, 14 (referred to as the first fixing member 13) is centered in the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8, and the other fixing member 13, 14 (referred to as the second fixing member 14) is disposed in the edge 100 of the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8. The second fixing member 14 of the metal plate 8 is located between the connection area 111 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 and the first fixing member 13 of the metal plate 8. Each fixing member 13, 14 is formed by openings 18, 19.

[0064] Each fixing tab 11, 12 includes fixing elements 114, 124 for securing the alarm support cover 7 to the edge of the canopy groove 2. The first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 includes a first fixing element 114. The second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 includes a second fixing element 124. Each of the first fixing element 114 and the second fixing element 124 takes the form of an opening 115, 125 through the metal plate 8.

[0065] Each fixing tab 11, 12 includes positioning elements 112, 122 for positioning the cover 7 on the edge of the canopy groove 2. The first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 includes a first positioning element 112. The first positioning element 112 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 is in Figure 2 The upper part is visible, and Figure 5 As can be seen in detail above. The second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 includes a second positioning element 122. The second positioning element 122 of the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 is in Figure 6 The details can be seen above.

[0066] Figure 3 An alarm system 3 conforming to a second aspect of the present invention is shown. The alarm system 3 includes a housing 16 and an alarm support cover 7 conforming to a first aspect of the present invention. The housing 16 of the alarm system 3 houses an alarm 17.

[0067] The housing 16 of the alarm system 3 includes an upper portion 24 opposite to the lower portion 25. An alarm support cover 7 encloses the housing 16 of the alarm system 3 on its upper portion 24 side. The alarm support cover 7 is integrally fixed to the alarm 17. The housing 16 is enclosed by the alarm support cover 7 to protect the alarm 17 from any malicious intrusion.

[0068] Each fixing member 13, 14 allows for the insertion of a threaded rod 20 through the metal plate 8 to secure the alarm 17 via a complementary nut 21.

[0069] The alarm 17 of the motor vehicle 1 is directly fixed in the center of the central part 10 of the metal plate 8 by the first fixing member 13.

[0070] The second fixing member 14 indirectly fixes the alarm 17 of the motor vehicle 1 via the housing 16. A sheet 22 of the housing 16 extends perpendicularly from the side surface 23 of the housing 16 to the upper part 24 of the housing 16. The sheet 22 mates with the second fixing member 14. In this example, the sheet 22 includes an aperture (not visible) coaxial with the second fixing member 14 to allow a threaded rod 20 to pass through the metal plate 8.

[0071] The alarm 17 includes a sound-type device 26 capable of warning of material damage that may impede the motor vehicle 1 conforming to the third aspect of the invention. The housing 16 is configured to ensure that the sound device 26 of the alarm 17 can be heard sufficiently strongly from outside the motor vehicle 1 to provide an alarm and alert the person who triggered the alarm 17. The housing 16 includes a drilled surface 38 facing the sound device of the alarm 17, which allows the sound device 26 of the alarm 17 to emit a sound sufficiently strong as perceived from outside the motor vehicle 1.

[0072] Each opening 115, 125 forming the fixing element 114, 124 allows a screw 27 to be inserted through the metal plate 8 to secure the alarm support cover 7 to the vehicle 1.

[0073] Figure 4 A top view of an siren support cover 7 is shown, which extends through the canopy groove 2 of the motor vehicle 1. The siren support cover 7 is shown to be fixed to the edge 200 of the canopy groove 2 at the location of the wiper outer support 32 and the canopy partition 33.

[0074] In the alarm support cover 7 conforming to the first aspect of the present invention, the fixing tabs 11 and 12 together form an angle 30 between 80° and 120° relative to the axis 31 perpendicular to the central portion 10 of the metal plate 8.

[0075] The wiper outer support 32 includes a complementary fixing device 324. This complementary fixing device 324 is complementary to the first fixing element 114 of the first fixing tab 11 of the siren support cover 7. The complementary fixing device 324 is in the form of a tapped hole, configured to allow the fixing screw 27 of the first fixing tab 11 of the siren support cover 7 to be screwed onto the wiper outer support 32. The tapped hole forming the complementary fixing device 324 is not visible due to the presence of the screw 27.

[0076] The canopy partition 33 includes a complementary fastening system 334. This complementary fastening system 334 is complementary to the second fastening element 124 of the second fastening tab 12 of the siren support cover 7. The complementary fastening system 334 is in the form of a tapped hole, configured to allow the fastening screws 27 of the second fastening tab 12 of the siren support cover 7 to be screwed onto the canopy partition 33. The tapped holes forming the complementary fastening system 334 are not visible due to the presence of the fastening screws.

[0077] Figure 5 Along in Figure 4 The visible cross section AA shows in detail the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 and the wiper outer support 32.

[0078] The first positioning element 112 of the first fixing protrusion 11 of the metal plate 8 takes the form of a positioning tongue 113. The positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 is located at the distal end 110 of the first fixing protrusion 11 of the metal plate 8.

[0079] The positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 is folded relative to the first fixing tab 11 to form a folding angle 116. In this example, the folding angle 116 is approximately 90° between the positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 and the distal end 110 of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8.

[0080] The wiper outer support 32 includes a complementary positioning device 323. This complementary positioning device 323 is complementary to the positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 of the first fixing protrusion 11 of the siren support cover 7. In this sense, the positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 is inserted into the complementary positioning device 323. The complementary positioning device 323 takes the form of an elongated hole 326 passing through the wiper outer support 32.

[0081] Figure 6 Along in Figure 4 The cross-section BB shown above details the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 and the canopy partition 33.

[0082] The second positioning element 122 of the second fixing protrusion 12 of the metal plate 8 takes the form of a positioning tongue 123. The positioning tongue 123 forming the second positioning element 122 is located at the distal end 120 of the second fixing protrusion 12 of the metal plate 8.

[0083] The second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 is formed by the positioning tongue 123 of the second positioning element 122 being folded relative to the second fixing tab 12 to form a folding angle 126.

[0084] like Figure 5 The formation of the first fixing tab 11 of the metal plate 8 shown, and the folding angle 116 of the positioning tongue 113 of the first positioning element 112, are different from (especially greater than) those of the following: Figure 6 The second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8 shown has a folding angle 126 for the positioning tongue 123 that forms the second positioning element 122. In this example, the folding angle 126 is approximately 135° between the positioning tongue 123 that forms the second positioning element 122 and the distal end 120 of the second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8.

[0085] Figure 6 As shown, the canopy partition 33 includes a complementary positioning system 332. This complementary positioning system 332 is complementary to the positioning element 122 of the second fixing tab 12 of the alarm support cover 7. In this sense, a positioning tongue 123 forming the second positioning element 122 is inserted into the complementary positioning system 332. The complementary positioning system 332 takes the form of an elongated hole 336 passing through the canopy partition 33.

[0086] It is fixed at the edge 200 of itself and the canopy groove 2 (e.g.) Figure 4 (As shown) Prior to this, the siren support cover 7, mounted on the siren system 3, is positioned on the edge 200 of the canopy groove 2. To better understand the advantages of the invention, the implementation of the siren support cover 7 before it is fixed itself is described below.

[0087] In the first step, refer to Figure 6 The siren support cover 7 is tilted relative to its final position in the motor vehicle 1, said final position as... Figure 4 As shown. During this first step, refer to Figure 6The siren support cover 7 is tilted by the operator so that the positioning tongue 123 forming the second positioning element 122 can engage in the complementary positioning system 332. The siren support cover 7 is moved by the operator in a lateral translational movement relative to the canopy partition 33, as indicated by the right arrow 41, the translational movement being directed toward the canopy partition 33. During this translational movement, the positioning tongue 123 forming the second positioning element 122 extends coaxially along the axis 40 of the complementary positioning system 332 with the elongated hole 336 forming the complementary positioning system 332. Due to this translational movement, the siren support cover 7 is in an elevated position relative to its final position in the motor vehicle 1. Then, in a second step following the first step, the siren support cover 7 is guided into a rotational movement perpendicular to the axis 40 of the complementary positioning system 332, as indicated by the curved arrow 42.

[0088] In the rotational motion indicated by the curved arrow 42, reference Figure 5 The positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 is guided toward the wiper outer support 32 and faces the complementary positioning device 323. Due to this second step, the positioning tongue 113 forming the first positioning element 112 engages in the complementary positioning device 323. Due to this second step, the positioning tongue 123 forming the second positioning element 122 is engaged below the canopy partition 33 to prevent the alarm system 3 from tipping over, thereby allowing the alarm system to be easily secured to the edge 200 of the canopy groove 2, such as... Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown.

[0089] In summary, the present invention relates to an alarm support cover 7, which is configured to extend through a canopy groove 2 of a motor vehicle 1 to secure an alarm 17 of the motor vehicle 1 and a housing 16 enclosing an alarm system 3. A metal plate 8 forms the alarm support cover 7 and includes a central portion 10 for connecting a first fixing tab 11 to a second fixing tab 12 of the metal plate 8. The metal plate 8 includes at least one fixing member 13, 14 for securing the alarm 17 of the motor vehicle 1 at the central portion 10 of the metal plate. According to the invention, each fixing tab 11, 12 includes positioning elements 112, 122 for positioning the cover 7 on an edge 200 of the canopy groove 2 and fixing elements 114, 124 for securing the cover 7 on the edge 200 of the canopy groove 2.

[0090] Of course, the present invention is not limited to the examples just described, and many arrangements can be added to these examples without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular, different features, forms, variations, and embodiments of the invention can be associated with each other in various combinations, provided that the different features, forms, variations, and embodiments are not incompatible or mutually exclusive. In particular, all the variations and embodiments described above can be combined with each other.

Claims

1. An alarm support cover (7) configured to extend through a canopy groove (2) of a motor vehicle (1), the alarm support cover (7) comprising a metal plate (8) comprising: - At least one fixing member (13, 14) for fixing the alarm (17) of the motor vehicle (1), said at least one fixing member (13, 14) is located at the central portion (10) of the metal plate (8); - A first fixing tab (11) and a second fixing tab (12), the fixing tabs (11, 12) being located on both sides of the central portion (10) of the metal plate (8), each fixing tab (11, 12) including a positioning element (112, 122) for positioning the alarm support cover (7) on the edge (200) of the canopy groove (2) and a fixing element (114, 124) for fixing the alarm support cover (7) on the edge (200) of the canopy groove (2). The positioning elements (112, 122) used to position the alarm support cover (7) on the edge (200) of the canopy groove (2) are in the form of positioning tongues (113, 123), which are located at the distal ends (110, 120) of the corresponding fixing protrusions (11, 12). Furthermore, the positioning tongue engages in a complementary positioning device (323), enabling the alarm support cover (7) to be positioned before it is secured to the edge of the canopy groove, while pre-holding the alarm support cover to prevent the alarm system, including the alarm and the alarm support cover, from tipping over under its own weight.

2. The siren support cover (7) according to claim 1, wherein, The fixed protrusions (11, 12) together form an angle (30) between 80° and 120° relative to the axis (31) perpendicular to the central portion (10).

3. The siren support cover (7) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The fixing elements (114, 124) used to fix the alarm support cover (7) on the edge (200) of the canopy groove (2) take the form of an opening (115, 125) through the metal plate (8) so as to allow the screw (27) to be inserted through the metal plate (8).

4. The alarm support cover (7) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The positioning tongue (113, 123) is folded relative to the corresponding fixing protrusion (11, 12).

5. The alarm support cover (7) according to claim 4, wherein, The folding angle (116, 126) of the positioning tongue (113, 123) relative to the fixed protrusion (11, 12) is between 90° and 150°.

6. The alarm support cover (7) according to claim 5, wherein, The folding angle (116) of the positioning tongue (113) of the first fixed protrusion (11) is different from the folding angle (126) of the positioning tongue (123) of the second fixed protrusion (12).

7. An alarm system (3), the alarm system comprising: - Casing (16); - Alarm support cover (7) according to any one of claims 1 to 6; - Alarm (17), which is housed in the housing (16) and is integrally fixed with the alarm support cover (7).

8. A motor vehicle (1) comprising a canopy recess (2) located at the base of a windshield (4), the canopy recess being laterally limited on one side by a wiper outer support (32) located on the fender (5) side of the motor vehicle (1) and on the other side by a canopy partition (33) located on the engine (6) side of the motor vehicle (1), the motor vehicle (1) comprising an alarm system (3) according to claim 7.

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