Lock catch system, vehicle comprising lock catch system and method for assembling lock catch system
By designing a bracket plate with raised sections and attachment sections in the vehicle door lock system, and using deformed elements to maintain adjustability, the problem of insufficient adjustability of nuts during the installation of vehicle door locks is solved, and the problem of insufficient adjustment of nuts during the installation of vehicle door locks is realized. Quick, efficient installation and high-precision assembly of the locks.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202380037564.X
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Applications(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Priority Date
- 2022-05-04
- Filing Date
- 2023-04-25
- Publication Date
- 2024-12-13
AI Technical Summary
There are problems with the adjustability of nuts during the installation of existing vehicle door locks, especially after the body structure undergoes electric coating process, the adjustability of the bracket is reduced, resulting in inefficient and time-consuming installation of the locks.
A locking system is designed including a locking buckle and a bracket plate having extensions in the longitudinal, transverse and vertical directions and increasing the adjustable fastening components by separate lifting sections and attachment sections. , the deforming element is used to maintain the adjustability of the bracket plate in the electric coating process to prevent the coating from adhesion.
The fast and effective installation of the lock is achieved, the adjustability of the fastening components is improved, and the high precision and efficient installation operation of the lock system in the electric coating process is ensured.
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[0001] The present disclosure relates to a latch system for interacting with a vehicle door locking unit, wherein the latch system comprises a latch and a bracket plate. The latch system is arranged for attaching the latch to a vehicle body via the bracket plate. The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle comprising the latch system and a method for assembling the latch system. Background Art
[0002] Vehicle door locks are generally used to lock a vehicle door to a vehicle body structure and to release the vehicle door from the vehicle body structure. The vehicle door lock generally comprises a locking unit arranged in the vehicle door and a mating lock catch attached to the vehicle body structure, wherein the lock catch has a shape, extension and configuration suitable for mating with the locking unit. During the vehicle assembly process, it is important to attach the lock catch to the vehicle body structure with high precision to achieve a safe and reliable interaction with the locking unit in the vehicle door. A bracket arranged inside the vehicle body structure can be used to receive a fastening element, which attaches the lock catch to the vehicle body structure via the bracket.
[0003] One problem with current bracket solutions is the adjustability of the nut when the buckle is mounted to the bracket using the fastening element. Another problem is that the adjustability of the bracket is reduced when the vehicle body structure undergoes an electrocoating process, where the coating adheres to the bracket and blocks or limits adjustability. These issues result in inefficient and time-consuming buckle installation operations when assembling the vehicle.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for an improved latch solution for quickly and effectively attaching the latch to a vehicle body structure during the vehicle assembly process. Summary of the invention
[0005] The object of the present disclosure is to provide a locking system, a vehicle comprising a locking system and a method for assembling a locking system which avoids the above-mentioned problems. This object is achieved at least in part by the features of the independent claims. The dependent claims contain further developments of the locking system.
[0006] The present disclosure relates to a latch system including a latch and a bracket plate, and the latch system is arranged to attach the latch to a vehicle body via the bracket plate in an assembled state. The bracket plate has an extension in a longitudinal direction, a transverse direction, and a vertical direction, and includes a first elevated section and a second elevated section spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. The bracket plate also includes a first attachment section, a second attachment section, and a third attachment section, which are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction and are configured to be attached to the vehicle body in an attached state. The first elevated section includes a first fastening component, which is configured to engage with a corresponding first fastening element that connects the latch to the bracket plate. The second elevated section includes a second fastening component, which is configured to engage with a corresponding second fastening element that connects the latch to the bracket plate. The first elevated section is disposed between and connected to the first and second attachment sections, and the second elevated section is disposed between and connected to the second and third attachment sections.
[0007] The advantages of these features are that when the lock is installed to the bracket plate using the fastening element, the adjustability of the fastening component is improved. The separated raised sections allow the fastening components to be adjusted separately and effectively. When the vehicle body structure undergoes an electrocoating process, the adjustability of the bracket plate is effectively maintained by the arrangement of the spaced-apart raised sections and the attachment section, thereby preventing the coating from adhering to the raised sections during the electrocoating process hindering the separate adjustability of the raised sections. Using the lock system, the lock installation operation can be made more efficient and less time-consuming.
[0008] In one embodiment, the first elevated section is connected to the first attachment section via one or more first deforming elements. The first elevated section is connected to the second attachment section via one or more second deforming elements. The second elevated section is connected to the second attachment section via one or more third deforming elements. The second elevated section is connected to the third attachment section via one or more fourth deforming elements. The deforming elements allow the corresponding elevated sections with corresponding fastening components to be floatingly suspended and individually adjustable when assembling the locking system for effective (efficient) installation operations.
[0009] In one embodiment, one or more first deforming elements and one or more second deforming elements allow a first elevated section with a first fastening component to be suspended in a floating manner and individually adjustable when deformed. One or more third deforming elements and one or more fourth deforming elements allow a second elevated section with a second fastening component to be suspended in a floating manner and individually adjustable when deformed. One or more first deforming elements and one or more second deforming elements enable the first elevated section to be arranged to be suspended in a floating manner and individually adjustable when the deforming elements are deformed. One or more third deforming elements and one or more fourth deforming elements enable the second elevated section to be arranged to be suspended in a floating manner and individually adjustable when the deforming elements are deformed. Therefore, the deforming elements allow the elevated sections to move individually when deformed for precise alignment of the elevated sections relative to the buckle.
[0010] In one embodiment, the first raised section can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, in the transverse direction and / or in the vertical direction by deformation of the one or more first deformation elements and / or the one or more second deformation elements. The second raised section can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, in the transverse direction and / or in the vertical direction by deformation of the one or more third deformation elements and / or the one or more fourth deformation elements. The adjustability in different directions enables a fast installation operation of the buckle with high precision.
[0011] In one embodiment, one or more first deforming elements are arranged as a structural member integral with the first elevated section and the first attachment section. One or more second deforming elements are arranged as a structural member integral with the first elevated section and the second attachment section. One or more third deforming elements are arranged as a structural member integral with the second elevated section and the second attachment section. One or more fourth deforming elements are arranged as a structural member integral with the second elevated section and the third attachment section. The integrated construction enables an efficient production process for the support plate, wherein the support plate can be cut from a single piece of material and then formed into the desired shape.
[0012] In one embodiment, the support plate includes: two or more first deformation elements spaced apart along the lateral direction of the support plate, two or more second deformation elements spaced apart along the lateral direction of the support plate, two or more third deformation elements spaced apart along the lateral direction of the support plate, and two or more fourth deformation elements spaced apart along the lateral direction of the support plate, and the spaced-apart structure allows the lifting section to be easily adjusted to different positions.
[0013] In one embodiment, in the assembled state, the first raised section is in contact with the vehicle body by deformation of one or more first deformation elements and one or more second deformation elements; in the assembled state, the second raised section is in contact with the vehicle body by deformation of one or more third deformation elements and one or more fourth deformation elements. The one or more first deformation elements and one or more second deformation elements enable the first raised section to be arranged to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when the deformation elements are deformed, and to be in contact with the vehicle body when the first fastening element is tightened. The one or more third deformation elements and one or more fourth deformation elements enable the second raised section to be arranged to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when the deformation elements are deformed, and to be in contact with the vehicle body when the second fastening element is tightened. The deformation elements allow the raised sections to move individually when deformed, so as to accurately align the raised sections relative to the buckle.
[0014] In one embodiment, the first attachment section, the second attachment section and the third attachment section are arranged at a first height along the vertical direction of the bracket plate, and in the attached state, the first elevated section and the second elevated section are arranged at a second height along the vertical direction of the bracket plate that is different from the first height.
[0015] In one embodiment, in the attached state, the first attachment section, the second attachment section and the third attachment section are arranged to be connected to the vehicle body. The first raised section and the second raised section are arranged at a certain distance from the vehicle body in the vertical direction of the bracket plate. The arrangement of the first raised section and the second raised section at a certain distance from the vehicle body in the vertical direction of the bracket plate enables effective individual adjustment of the fastening components and maintains the adjustability of the bracket plate when the vehicle body structure undergoes an electrocoating process.
[0016] In one embodiment, in the assembled state, the latch is arranged on a first side of the body element and the carrier plate is arranged on a second side of the body element.
[0017] In one embodiment, the lock includes a lock plate, which is arranged to contact the first side in an assembled state. The lock plate includes a first fastening opening arranged to receive a first fastening element and a second fastening opening arranged to receive a second fastening element. In the assembled state, the first fastening element extends from the first side to the second side via the first fastening opening, the first opening in the body element and the first fastening component. In the assembled state, the second fastening element extends from the first side to the second side via the second fastening opening, the second opening in the body element and the second fastening component. The opening in the body enables the assembly of the lock system, wherein the fastening element is allowed to extend through the body from the first side of the body element to the second side of the body element.
[0018] In one embodiment, in the assembled state, the first and second raised sections are arranged to contact the second side of the body element. When the first and second raised sections are arranged to contact the second side of the body element, the bracket plate effectively secures the buckle to the body.
[0019] In one embodiment, in the attached state, the bracket plate is connected to the vehicle body. The first attachment section is attached to the vehicle body via one or more first attachment components, the second attachment section is attached to the vehicle body via one or more second attachment components, and the third attachment section is attached to the vehicle body via one or more third attachment components. The attachment components are used for a firm connection between the respective attachment section and the vehicle body.
[0020] In an embodiment, the one or more first attachment parts, the one or more second attachment parts and the one or more third attachment parts are arranged as a weld (weld seam).The weld provides an effective and secure connection between the attachment section and the vehicle body.
[0021] In one embodiment, the first fastening component is arranged as a first weld nut welded to the outside of the first elevated section, and the second fastening component is arranged as a second weld nut welded to the outside of the second elevated section. The use of weld nuts provides a secure connection to the elevated section, wherein the weld is used to effectively attach the weld nut to the elevated section.
[0022] The present disclosure also relates to a vehicle including the above-mentioned locking system.
[0023] The present disclosure also relates to a method for assembling the above-mentioned buckle system into an assembled state. The method comprises the following steps: arranging the bracket plate to be connected to the vehicle body in an attached state, wherein the first attachment section, the second attachment section and the third attachment section are attached to the vehicle body, and wherein the first raised section and the second raised section are arranged at a certain distance from the vehicle body in the vertical direction; engaging the first fastening element with the lock and engaging with the first fastening component of the first raised section via the vehicle body, and engaging the second fastening element with the lock and engaging with the second fastening component of the second raised section via the vehicle body for connecting the lock to the bracket plate; tightening the first fastening element for bringing the first raised section into contact with the vehicle body by deforming one or more first deformation elements connecting the first raised section to the first attachment section and one or more second deformation elements connecting the first raised section to the second attachment section, and tightening the second fastening element for bringing the second raised section into contact with the vehicle body by deforming one or more third deformation elements connecting the second raised section to the second attachment section and one or more fourth deformation elements connecting the second raised section to the third attachment section.
[0024] The method has the advantage that when the lock is mounted to the bracket plate using the fastening element, the adjustability of the fastening component is improved. The separated raised sections allow the fastening components to be effectively adjusted individually by the deformation element. When the vehicle body structure undergoes an electrocoating process, the adjustability of the bracket plate is effectively maintained by the arrangement of the spaced-apart raised sections and the attachment section, thereby preventing the coating from adhering to the raised sections. With the lock system, the lock installation operation can be made more efficient and time-saving. The deformation element allows the corresponding raised sections with the corresponding fastening components to be suspended floatingly and individually adjustable after the lock system is assembled. When the first fastening element is tightened so that the first raised section is in contact with the vehicle body, one or more first deformation elements and one or more second deformation elements enable the first raised section to be arranged to be suspended floatingly and individually adjustable when the deformation element is deformed. When the second fastening element is tightened so that the second raised section is in contact with the vehicle body, one or more third deformation elements and one or more fourth deformation elements enable the second raised section to be arranged to be suspended floatingly and individually adjustable when the deformation element is deformed. The deformation elements allow the raised sections to move individually when deformed, so as to achieve precise alignment of the raised sections relative to the buckle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] The present disclosure will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
[0026] Figure 1 schematically shows a side view of a vehicle including a latch system according to the present disclosure,
[0027] Figure 2 schematically showing a rear view of a vehicle including a latch system according to the present disclosure,
[0028] Figure 3 schematically showing a perspective view of a bracket plate of a locking system in an attached state before an assembled state according to the present disclosure,
[0029] Figure 4 schematically showing a perspective view of a support plate according to the present disclosure,
[0030] Figure 5 schematically showing a rear view of a bracket plate according to the present disclosure,
[0031] Figure 6 schematically shows a side view of a bracket plate in an attached state before an assembled state according to the present disclosure,
[0032] Figure 7a-7e schematically shows a side view of a latch system according to the present disclosure in different assembly positions and in an assembled state, and
[0033] Figure 8a-8bA side view schematically illustrates a latch system according to the present disclosure in an assembled position and in an assembled state. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0034] Various aspects of the present disclosure will be described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings to illustrate rather than limit the present disclosure, wherein like reference numerals represent like elements, and variations of the described aspects are not limited to the specifically illustrated embodiments, but can be applied to other variations of the present disclosure.
[0035] Figure 1-2 A vehicle V is schematically shown with a door D, wherein the door D is arranged movably relative to a body B of the vehicle V. Figure 1 In the figure, two side doors are shown, and in Figure 2 , the rear door is shown. The doors D can each be displaced between a closed position and an open position in any conventional manner.
[0036] like Figure 1-2 As also shown in FIG. 1 , the vehicle door lock L is arranged to be connected to each door D and a corresponding door opening O of the vehicle V. The vehicle door lock L comprises a locking unit U arranged in the door D and a locking element E attached to the vehicle body element E. VB The mating lock 1, the body element E VB It forms a structural part of the vehicle body B. For example, Figure 1-2 As shown, the lock catch 1 can have any shape, extension or configuration suitable for cooperating with the locking unit U, such as a conventional ring or U-shaped configuration with two connecting axes. The locking unit U interacts with the lock catch 1 for locking the vehicle door D to the vehicle body B and releasing the vehicle door D from the vehicle body B. VB It can be any part of the vehicle body B suitable for attachment to the locking system S, such as a section of the A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar, or any other structural part of the vehicle body B suitable for the door D arranged as a side door. When the door D is arranged as a rear door, the vehicle body element E VB It may be, for example, a lower beam structure of the vehicle body B, a D-pillar, or any other structural part of the vehicle body B suitable for the door D arranged as a rear door. Depending on the design and construction features of the door D, the selected vehicle body element E VB May vary for different vehicle builds.
[0037] In the door open position, the locking unit U disengages from the striker 1, thereby allowing the door D to be displaced to allow access to the interior compartment of the vehicle V. In the door closed position, the locking unit U engages with the striker 1, thereby preventing the door D from being displaced to the door open position. The locking unit U of the door D is appropriately provided with a locking component, such as a latch mechanism or a similar arrangement, for engaging and disengaging with the striker 1. The locking unit U is appropriately actuated via the door handle in a conventional manner for opening the door D and disengaging the locking component from the striker 1. When the door D is closed, the locking component is configured to engage with the striker 1 to maintain the door D in the door closed position. More specifically, the outer end of the striker 1 is configured to interact with the locking unit U of the door D for releasably connecting the door D to the vehicle body B.
[0038] The buckle 1 forms part of a buckle system S. For example Figure 7a-7e As shown, the locking system S comprises a locking buckle 1 and a bracket plate 2, and the locking system S is arranged to be used in the assembled state S AS The lock buckle 1 is attached to the vehicle body B via the bracket plate 2. Figure 7e and 8b The assembled state S of the locking system S is shown in FIG. AS , and the assembly state S of the locking system S AS This is a state in which the striker 1 is firmly mounted to the vehicle V via the bracket plate 2 for interacting with the locking unit U in the vehicle door D.
[0039] exist Figure 3-6 The support plate 2 is shown in more detail in FIG. The support plate 2 has a longitudinal direction D LO , Horizontal direction D LA and vertical direction D V The extension portion includes a longitudinal direction D LO The support plate 2 further includes a first elevated section 3a and a second elevated section 3b spaced apart from each other. LO The first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are spaced apart from each other. Figure 3 , 6 As shown in FIG. 7C , the first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are configured to be used in the attached state S AT Lower and body element E VB Attachment, the body element E VB Forms the structural part of vehicle body B.
[0040] like Figure 3-6As shown, the first elevated section 3a is arranged between the first attachment section 4a and the second attachment section 4b, and is connected to the first attachment section 4a and the second attachment section 4b. The second elevated section 3b is arranged between the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c, and is connected to the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c. The first elevated section 3a is connected to the first attachment section 4a via one or more first deformation elements 7a. The first elevated section 3a is connected to the second attachment section 4b via one or more second deformation elements 7b. The second elevated section 3b is connected to the second attachment section 4b via one or more third deformation elements 7c. The second elevated section 3b is connected to the third attachment section 4c via one or more fourth deformation elements 7d. The construction and purpose of the deformation elements will be further described below.
[0041] As in e.g. Figure 3-6 , Figure 7a-7e and Figure 8a-8b As shown in the figure, the first elevated section 3a includes a first fastening component 5a, and the second elevated section 3b includes a second fastening component 5b. The first fastening component 5a is configured to engage with a corresponding first fastening element 6a. The second fastening component 5b is configured to engage with a corresponding second fastening element 6b. The corresponding first fastening element 6a and second fastening element 6b connect the lock buckle 1 to the bracket plate 2 by cooperating with the first fastening component 5a and the second fastening component 5b.
[0042] As schematically shown in the figure, the first fastening element 6a and the second fastening element 6b are suitably arranged as screws, and the first fastening component 5a and the second fastening component 5b are suitably arranged as nuts. The fastening element is provided with an external thread in a conventional manner, which engages with the internal thread of the fastening component for firmly and effectively connecting the lock buckle 1 to the bracket plate 2. However, it should be understood that other suitable fastening components and fastening elements may be used.
[0043] The first fastening member 5a is appropriately arranged to be aligned with the outer side S of the first raised section 3a. O The first weld nut is welded, and the second fastening member 5b is appropriately arranged to be aligned with the outer side S of the second raised section 3b. O The first fastening member 5a and the second fastening member 5b can be pre-attached to the bracket plate 2 by welding. Figure 7a The pre-attachment step is indicated by arrows in Figure 7bSchematically shows the attached fastening components. In other embodiments, the first fastening component and the second fastening component may have other configurations suitable for engaging with the first fastening element and the second fastening element, respectively. In alternative embodiments not shown, the first fastening component and the second fastening component may be arranged as threaded holes instead, which are arranged in the first elevated section 3a and the second elevated section 3b, respectively.
[0044] When assembling the lock system S, it is desirable that the respective raised sections with the corresponding fastening components are suspended floatingly and can be adjusted individually to achieve an effective installation operation. This can be effectively achieved by means of a deformable element, and the adjustability of the fastening components is improved when the lock 1 is mounted to the bracket plate 2 using the fastening elements, compared to conventional solutions. The separation of the first raised section 3a and the second raised section 3b allows for effective individual adjustment of the fastening components when connected to the fastening elements.
[0045] The one or more first deformation elements 7a and the one or more second deformation elements 7b allow the first raised section 3a with the first fastening part 5a to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when the buckle 1 is mounted on the vehicle body B. The one or more first deformation elements 7a and / or the one or more second deformation elements 7b can be deformed in the longitudinal direction D LO , Horizontal direction D LA and / or vertical direction D V Adjusting the first elevated section 3a. In the illustrated embodiment, one or more first deformation elements 7a are arranged as a structural member integral with the first elevated section 3a and the first attachment section 4a, and one or more second deformation elements 7b are arranged as a structural member integral with the first elevated section 3a and the second attachment section 4b.
[0046] When deformed, one or more third deformation elements 7c and one or more fourth deformation elements 7d allow the second raised section 3b with the second fastening part 5b to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when the buckle 1 is mounted on the vehicle body B. The second raised section 3b can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction D by deformation of one or more third deformation elements 7c and / or one or more fourth deformation elements 7d. LO , Horizontal direction D LA and / or vertical direction D V Adjusting the second raised section 3b. In the illustrated embodiment, one or more third deformation elements 7c are arranged as a structural member integral with the second raised section 3b and the second attachment section 4b, and one or more fourth deformation elements 7d are arranged as a structural member integral with the second raised section 3b and the third attachment section 4c.
[0047] The term "integrated" refers to the fact that the deformation element can form a structurally integrated part of the corresponding elevated section and the attachment section. The bracket plate 2 can be, for example, cut out from a single piece of material (such as aluminum, steel or other suitable metal), and the deformation element is formed by the same material as the elevated section and the attachment section. In other embodiments, the bracket plate 2 can be, for example, formed by multiple pieces of material (such as aluminum, steel or other suitable metal), and the deformation element can be formed by a separate piece of material attached to the elevated section and the attachment section to form a structurally integrated construction. In other embodiments, the deformation element can be formed by the same piece of material as the elevated section and attached to the attachment section, and / or formed by the same piece of material as the attachment section and attached to the elevated section. In the latter embodiments, the deformation element can be, for example, welded to the elevated section and / or the attachment section when attached to another piece of material or other pieces of material.
[0048] The support plate 2 includes a plurality of longitudinal axes extending in a transverse direction D of the support plate 2. LA Two or more first deformation elements 7a are spaced apart, and along the transverse direction D of the bracket plate 2 LA In addition, the support plate 2 includes two or more second deformation elements 7b spaced apart from each other. LA Two or more third deformation elements 7c are spaced apart, and along the lateral direction D of the bracket plate 2 LA Two or more fourth deformation elements 7a spaced apart. Depending on the construction and design of the support plate 2, any suitable number of deformation elements may be used.
[0049] exist Figure 3-6 In the embodiment shown, the support plate 2 includes a plurality of longitudinal axes extending in a transverse direction D of the support plate 2. LA Two first deformation elements 7a are spaced apart. Figure 5 It can be seen that the first deformation elements 7a connect the first raised section 3a to the first attachment section 4a at the opposite lateral sides of the bracket plate 2, and each of the first deformation elements 7a is arranged along the lateral direction D LA The extension of the first elevated section 3a and the first attachment section 4a is greater than that in the transverse direction D LA The extension is small. Figure 4 and Figure 6 It can be seen that the first deforming element 7a has a curved configuration along the vertical direction. However, it should be understood that the first deforming element 7a can have any other suitable shape and configuration.
[0050] exist Figure 3-6 In the embodiment shown, the support plate 2 includes a plurality of longitudinal axes extending in a transverse direction D of the support plate 2. LA Two second deformation elements 7b are spaced apart. Figure 5It can be seen that the second deformation elements 7b connect the first raised section 3a to the second attachment section 4b at the opposite lateral side of the bracket plate 2, and each of the second deformation elements 7b is arranged along the lateral direction D LA The extension of the first raised section 3a and the second attachment section 4b in the transverse direction D LA The extension is small. Figure 4 and Figure 6 It can be seen that the second deforming element 7b has a curved configuration along the vertical direction. However, it should be understood that the second deforming element 7b may have any other suitable shape and configuration.
[0051] exist Figure 3-6 In the embodiment shown, the support plate 2 includes a plurality of longitudinal axes extending in a transverse direction D of the support plate 2. LA Two third deformation elements 7c are spaced apart. Figure 5 It can be seen that the third deformation elements 7c connect the second raised section 3b to the second attachment section 4b at the opposite lateral side of the bracket plate 2, and each of the third deformation elements 7c is arranged along the lateral direction D LA The extension of the second raised section 3b and the second attachment section 4b in the transverse direction D LA The extension is small. Figure 4 and Figure 6 It can be seen that the third deforming element 7c has a curved structure along the vertical direction. However, it should be understood that the third deforming element 7c can have any other suitable shape and structure.
[0052] exist Figure 3-6 In the embodiment shown, the support plate 2 includes a plurality of longitudinal axes extending in a transverse direction D of the support plate 2. LA Two fourth deformation elements 7d are spaced apart. Figure 5 It can be seen that the fourth deformation element 7d connects the second raised section 3b to the third attachment section 4c at the opposite lateral side of the bracket plate 2, and each of the fourth deformation elements 7d is arranged along the lateral direction D LA The extension of the second raised section 3b and the third attachment section 4c is greater than that in the transverse direction D LA The extension is small. Figure 4 and Figure 6 It can be seen that the fourth deformation element 7d has a curved configuration along the vertical direction. However, it should be understood that the fourth deformation element 7d can have any other suitable shape and configuration.
[0053] For example Figure 3 , 6 As shown in FIG. 7c, as described above, the first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are configured to be used in the attached state S AT Lower and body element E VBAttachment, the body element E VB Forms a structural part of the vehicle body B. In the attached state S AT Under, the bracket plate 2 is appropriately and firmly connected to the vehicle body B to achieve effective assembly of the locking system S. In the illustrated embodiment, the first attachment section 4a is attached to the vehicle body B via one or more first attachment components 8a, the second attachment section 4b is attached to the vehicle body B via one or more second attachment components 8b, and the third attachment section 4c is attached to the vehicle body B via one or more third attachment components 8c. One or more first attachment components 8a, one or more second attachment components 8b and one or more third attachment components 8c are appropriately arranged as welding parts to achieve a firm and stable connection between the bracket plate 2 and the vehicle body B. Any suitable number of welding parts (welds) can be used for the connection. In other embodiments not shown, the attachment components can be alternatively arranged as rivets or screws that connect the bracket plate 2 to the vehicle body B.
[0054] For example Figure 3 , 6 As shown in 7a, in the attached state S AT The first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are arranged to be connected to the vehicle body B by attachment with the above-mentioned attachment components. Before the deformation element is deformed and the buckle system S is assembled into the assembled state S AS In the previous attached state, the first raised section 3a and the second raised section 3b are arranged in the vertical direction D of the bracket plate 2. V Distance DI from vehicle body B. Figure 6 and 7c FIG. 1 schematically shows the process of assembling the locking system S into the assembled state S. AS Previous attachment state S AT Therefore, when the bracket plate 2 is in the attached state but not in the assembled state S AS When connected to the buckle 1, there is a gap between the vehicle body B and the corresponding raised section, allowing the raised sections to be floatingly suspended and individually adjustable for efficient assembly operation of the buckle system S. When the vehicle body structure undergoes an electrocoating process, the adjustability of the bracket plate is effectively maintained by arranging the spaced-apart raised sections at a distance DI from the vehicle body B. The distance DI effectively prevents the coating from possibly adhering to the raised sections during the electrocoating process, which hinders the individual adjustability of the raised sections.
[0055] The first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are arranged in a vertical direction D along the bracket plate 2. V At the first height L1 of the attached state S AT The first height L1 is arranged to be closely connected with the vehicle body B by attaching the attachment section to the vehicle body B. Figure 7cAs shown, before the deformation element is deformed and the locking system S is assembled into the assembled state S AS Previous attachment state S AT The first elevated section 3 a and the second elevated section 3 b are arranged at a second height L2 different from the first height L1 in the vertical direction D of the bracket plate 2 .
[0056] like Figure 7e and 8b As shown, in the assembled state S AS In the assembled state S, the first raised section 3a is brought into contact with the vehicle body B by deformation of one or more first deformation elements 7a and one or more second deformation elements 7b. AS Under the present invention, the second raised section 3b is brought into contact with the vehicle body B by deformation of one or more third deformation elements 7c and one or more fourth deformation elements 7d.
[0057] like Figure 7e and 8b It is also shown that in the assembled state S AS The lock 1 is arranged on the body element E VB The first side S1 of the body element E is provided with the support plate 2. VB The second side S2.
[0058] like Figure 7a-7e As shown in Figures 8a-8b, the lock 1 includes a lock plate 1a. The lock plate 1a is arranged to be in the assembled state S AS The locking plate 1a includes a first fastening opening 9a arranged to receive the first fastening element 6a and a second fastening opening 9b arranged to receive the second fastening element 6b. AS The first fastening element 6a is connected to the first fastening opening 9a and the body element E. VB The first opening 10a and the first fastening member 5a extend from the first side S1 to the second side S2. AS The second fastening element 6b is connected to the second fastening opening 9b and the body element E. VB The second opening 10b and the second fastening component 5b extend from the first side S1 to the second side S2.
[0059] like Figure 7e and 8b As shown, in the assembled state S AS The first raised section 3a and the second raised section 3b are arranged to be aligned with the body element E. VB The second side S2 is in contact with the
[0060] It should be understood that in the assembled state S AS Keep the bracket plate 2 in the attached state SAT The above-mentioned attachment below is used to firmly connect the bracket plate 2 to the vehicle body B.
[0061] In order to assemble the locking system S into the assembled state S AS , the different components required are provided by appropriate sources. Figure 7a As shown by the arrows in , the first fastening member 5a is then attached to the first elevated section 3a, and the second fastening member 5b is attached to the second elevated section 3b. Figure 7b As shown, the bracket plate 2 and the fastening components form a structural unit which can be easily stored and subsequently attached to the vehicle body structure B during the vehicle assembly process. Figure 7b As shown by the arrow in Figure 7c The attachment state S shown AT The bracket plate 2 including the first fastening member 5a and the second fastening member 5b is attached to the body element E of the body B. VB In the attached state S AT The bracket plate 2 is appropriately arranged to be aligned with the body element E VB The first attachment section 4a, the second attachment section 4b and the third attachment section 4c are attached to the body element E of the body B. VB , for the support structure 2 and the body element E VB A strong connection is achieved between them. Figure 7c It can be seen that in the attached state, the first fastening element 5a is properly connected to the body element E VB The first opening 10a in the body is aligned, and the second fastening element 5b is appropriately aligned with the body element E VB As described above, before the deformation element is deformed and the locking system S is assembled into the assembled state S AS Previous attachment state S AT The first elevated section 3a and the second elevated section 3b are arranged in the vertical direction D V Distance from body element E VB The second side S2 is at a distance DI. When the bracket plate 2 is attached to the body element E by, for example, welding or other attachment means VB When the second side S2 is coated, the vehicle body B may undergo an electrocoating process.
[0062] As from Figure 7c -d It can be seen that in order to install the lock 1 on the bracket plate 2, the lock plate 1a of the lock 1 is arranged to be aligned with the body element E VB The first side S1 is connected. Figure 7c -d It can be seen that the first fastening opening 9a of the locking plate 1a is connected to the body element E VBThe first opening 10a in the body element is aligned, and the second fastening opening 9b is aligned with the body element E VB To connect the lock plate 1 to the support plate 2, the first fastening element 6a is then connected via the first fastening opening 9a of the lock plate 1a and the body element E. VB The first opening 10a of the first raised section 3a engages with the first fastening member 5a, and the second fastening element 6b is fastened to the body element E via the second fastening opening 9b of the strike plate 1a. VB The second opening 10b of the second raised section 3b is engaged with the second fastening member 5b. Figure 7d and Figure 8a It can be seen that the first fastening element 6a is screwed into the first fastening component 5a, and the second fastening element 6b is screwed into the second fastening component 5b, for connecting the lock buckle 1 to the bracket plate 2. The first fastening element 6a extends from the first side S1 to the second side S2 into the first fastening component 5a via the first fastening opening 9a and the first opening 10a, and the second fastening element 6b extends from the first side S1 to the second side S2 into the second fastening component 5b via the second fastening opening 9b and the second opening 10b. Figure 7d and 8a The position shown in is only an intermediate assembly position, in which the first fastening element 6a and the second fastening element 6b are only screwed into the corresponding first fastening component 5a and the second fastening component 5b without being tightened. Figure 7d and 8a As shown, in this intermediate assembly position, the fastening element has entered the corresponding fastening component and the raised section is still arranged at a distance from the body element E. VB Distance DI.
[0063] like Figure 7e and 8b As shown, when the first fastening element 6a is threaded into the first fastening component 5a, the first fastening element 6a is tightened to make the first elevated section 3a contact the vehicle body B by deforming one or more first deformation elements 7a connecting the first elevated section 3a to the first attachment section 4a and deforming one or more second deformation elements 7b connecting the first elevated section 3a to the second attachment section 4b. When the first fastening element 6a is tightened, the deformation of the first deformation element 7a and the second deformation element 7b enables the first elevated section 3a to be individually adjusted and suspended in a floating manner through the first fastening component 5a. Figure 7e and 8b As shown, during tightening of the first fastening element 6a, the first raised section 3a having the first fastening component 5a is raised in the vertical direction D VThe first raised section 3a having the first fastening member 5a is displaced toward the second side S2 and during the tightening operation is further allowed to move in the longitudinal direction D by deformation of the first and second deformation elements 7a and 7b, if necessary. LO and transverse direction D LA The movement is for effective positioning and alignment of the first fastening element 6a and the first fastening component 5a relative to each other.
[0064] like Figure 7e and 8b As shown, when the second fastening element 6b is threaded into the second fastening component 5b, the second fastening element 6a is tightened to make the second raised section 3b contact the vehicle body B by deforming one or more third deformation elements 7c connecting the second raised section 3b to the second attachment section 4b and deforming one or more fourth deformation elements 7d connecting the second raised section 3b to the third attachment section 4c. When the second fastening element 6b is tightened, the deformation of the third deformation element 7c and the fourth deformation element 7d passes through the second fastening component 5b, so that the second raised section 3b can be individually adjusted and suspended in a floating manner. Figure 7e and 8b As shown, during tightening of the second fastening element 6b, the second raised section 3b having the second fastening member 5b is raised in the vertical direction D V The second raised section 3b having the second fastening member 5b is displaced toward the second side S2 and during the tightening operation is further allowed to move in the longitudinal direction D by deformation of the third and fourth deformation elements 7c and 7b, if necessary. LO and transverse direction D LA Movement for effective positioning and alignment of the second fastening element 6b and the second fastening component 5b relative to each other.
[0065] exist Figure 7e and 8b The assembly state S shown AS Next, the locking system S is fully assembled and ready for use.
[0066] It should be understood that in other embodiments not shown, the buckle system can be arranged to have a bracket plate including more than two elevated sections and / or more than three attachment sections. In addition, depending on the design and construction of the buckle system, more than two fastening components and corresponding fastening elements can be used to attach the buckle to the bracket plate.
[0067] It should be understood that the above description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure, its application or use. Although specific examples have been described in the specification and illustrated in the drawings, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and their elements may be replaced by equivalents without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as defined in the claims. In addition, modifications may be made to adapt specific circumstances or materials to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from its basic scope. Therefore, it is not intended to limit the present disclosure to the specific examples illustrated by the drawings and described in the specification as the best implementation currently conceived for implementing the teachings of the present disclosure, on the contrary, the scope of the present disclosure will include any embodiment falling within the scope of the foregoing description and the appended claims. The figure marks mentioned in the claims should not be regarded as limiting the scope of the subject matter protected by the claims, and their only function is to make the claims easier to understand.
[0068] Reference numerals
[0069] 1 Lock
[0070] 1a Locking plate
[0071] 2 Bracket plate
[0072] 3a First rising section
[0073] 3b Second rising section
[0074] 4a First attachment section
[0075] 4b Second attachment section
[0076] 4c Third attachment section
[0077] 5a First fastening member
[0078] 5b Second fastening member
[0079] 6a First fastening element
[0080] 6b Second fastening element
[0081] 7a First deformation element
[0082] 7b Second deformation element
[0083] 7c Third deformation element
[0084] 7d Fourth deformation element
[0085] 8a First attachment member
[0086] 8b Second attachment member
[0087] 8c Third attachment member
[0088] 9a First fastening opening
[0089] 9b Second fastening opening
[0090] 10a First opening
[0091] 10b Second opening
[0092] B Body
[0093] D Door
[0094] DI distance
[0095] D LA Horizontal orientation
[0096] D LO Portrait orientation
[0097] D V Vertical direction
[0098] E VB Body components
[0099] L Vehicle door lock
[0100] L1 First Height
[0101] L2 Second Height
[0102] O Door opening
[0103] S-lock system
[0104] S AS Assembly status
[0105] S AT Attachment Status
[0106] S O Outside
[0107] U Locking Unit
[0108] V Vehicle
Claims
1. A locking system (S), comprising a locking buckle (1) and a support plate (2), wherein: The locking system (S) is arranged to be used in the assembled state (S AS ) attaching the lock buckle (1) to the vehicle body (B) via the bracket plate (2); Wherein, the support plate (2) has a longitudinal direction (D LO ), transverse direction (D LA ) and vertical direction (D V ) and includes an extension portion along the longitudinal direction (D LO ) a first elevated section (3a) and a second elevated section (3b) spaced apart from each other; The bracket plate (2) further comprises a first attachment section (4a), a second attachment section (4b) and a third attachment section (4c), wherein the first attachment section (4a), the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c) are connected along the longitudinal direction (D LO ) are spaced apart from each other and are configured to be in the attached state (S AT ) is attached to the vehicle body (B); wherein the first raised section (3a) comprises a first fastening component (5a), the first fastening component (5a) being configured to engage with a corresponding first fastening element (6a) connecting the lock buckle (1) to the bracket plate (2), wherein the second raised section (3b) comprises a second fastening component (5b), the second fastening component (5b) being configured to engage with a corresponding second fastening element (6b) connecting the lock buckle (1) to the bracket plate (2); Characterized in that the first elevated section (3a) is arranged between the first attachment section (4a) and the second attachment section (4b), and is connected to the first attachment section (4a) and the second attachment section (4b), and wherein the second elevated section (3b) is arranged between the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c), and is connected to the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c).
2. The locking system (S) according to claim 1, wherein: The first elevated section (3a) is connected to the first attachment section (4a) via one or more first deformation elements (7a), wherein the first elevated section (3a) is connected to the second attachment section (4b) via one or more second deformation elements (7b), wherein the second elevated section (3b) is connected to the second attachment section (4b) via one or more third deformation elements (7c), and wherein the second elevated section (3b) is connected to the third attachment section (4c) via one or more fourth deformation elements (7d).
3. The locking system (S) according to claim 2, wherein: The one or more first deformation elements (7a) and the one or more second deformation elements (7b) allow the first raised section (3a) with the first fastening part (5a) to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when deformed; The one or more third deformation elements (7c) and the one or more fourth deformation elements (7d) allow the second raised section (3b) with the second fastening component (5b) to be suspended in a floating manner and to be individually adjustable when deformed.
4. The locking system (S) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein: The first raised section (3a) can be deformed in the longitudinal direction (D) by the one or more first deformation elements (7a) and / or the one or more second deformation elements (7b). LO ), transverse direction (D LA ) and / or vertical direction (D V ) to make adjustments; The second raised section (3b) can be deformed in the longitudinal direction (D) by the deformation of the one or more third deformation elements (7c) and / or the one or more fourth deformation elements (7d). LO ), transverse direction (D LA ) and / or vertical direction (D V ) to make adjustments.
5. The locking system (S) according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein: The one or more first deformation elements (7a) are arranged to be a structural member formed as a whole with the first elevated section (3a) and the first attachment section (4a), wherein the one or more second deformation elements (7b) are arranged to be a structural member formed as a whole with the first elevated section (3a) and the second attachment section (4b), wherein the one or more third deformation elements (7c) are arranged to be a structural member formed as a whole with the second elevated section (3b) and the second attachment section (4b), and wherein the one or more fourth deformation elements (7d) are arranged to be a structural member formed as a whole with the second elevated section (3b) and the third attachment section (4c).
6. The locking system (S) according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein: The support plate (2) comprises: Along the transverse direction (D LA ) two or more first deformation elements (7a) spaced apart from each other; Along the transverse direction (D LA ) two or more second deformation elements (7b) spaced apart from each other; Along the transverse direction (D LA ) two or more third deformation elements (7c) spaced apart from each other; and Along the transverse direction (D LA ) two or more fourth deformation elements (7d) separated by a distance.
7. The locking system (S) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein: In the assembled state (S AS ), the first raised section (3a) contacts the vehicle body (B) through deformation of the one or more first deformation elements (7a) and the one or more second deformation elements (7b); Wherein, in the assembly state (S AS ), the second raised section (3b) contacts the vehicle body (B) through deformation of the one or more third deformation elements (7c) and the one or more fourth deformation elements (7d).
8. The locking system (S) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first attachment section (4a), the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c) are arranged along the vertical direction (D V ) at a first height (L1), wherein in the attached state (S AT ), the first elevated section (3a) and the second elevated section (3b) are arranged along the vertical direction (D) of the support plate (2) V ) at a second height (L2) different from the first height (L1).
9. The locking system (S) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: In the attached state (S AT ), the first attachment section (4a), the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c) are arranged to be connected to the vehicle body (B), wherein the first raised section (3a) and the second raised section (3b) are arranged in the vertical direction (D) of the bracket plate (2) V ) is at a distance (DI) from the vehicle body (B).
10. The locking system (S) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: In the assembled state (S AS ), the lock (1) is arranged on the body element (E VB ), and wherein the support plate (2) is arranged on the first side (S1) of the body element (E VB ) on the second side (S2).
11. The locking system (S) according to claim 10, wherein: The lock (1) comprises a lock plate (1a), wherein the lock plate (1a) is arranged in the assembled state (S AS ) is in contact with the first side (S1), wherein the locking plate (1a) comprises: a first fastening opening (9a) arranged to receive a first fastening element (6a); and a second fastening opening (9b) arranged to receive a second fastening element (6b); Wherein, in the assembly state (S AS ), the first fastening element (6a) is connected via the first fastening opening (9a), the body element (E VB ) and a first fastening member (5a) extending from the first side (S1) to the second side (S2); Wherein, in the assembly state (S AS ), the second fastening element (6b) is connected via the second fastening opening (9b), the body element (E VB ) and a second fastening member (5b) extending from the first side (S1) to the second side (S2).
12. The locking system (S) according to claim 10 or 11, wherein: In the assembled state (S AS ), the first raised section (3a) and the second raised section (3b) are arranged to be aligned with the body element (E VB ) contacts the second side (S2).
13. The locking system (S) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: In the attached state (S AT ), the bracket plate (2) is connected to the vehicle body (B), wherein the first attachment section (4a) is attached to the vehicle body (B) via one or more first attachment parts (8a), wherein the second attachment section (4b) is attached to the vehicle body (B) via one or more second attachment parts (8b), wherein the third attachment section (4c) is attached to the vehicle body (B) via one or more third attachment parts (8c).
14. The locking system (S) according to claim 13, wherein: The one or more first attachment members (8a), the one or more second attachment members (8b) and the one or more third attachment members (8c) are arranged as a weld.
15. The locking system (S) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: The first fastening member (5a) is arranged to be welded to the outer side (S) of the first raised section (3a). O ) of the first welding nut, wherein the second fastening member (5b) is arranged to be welded to the outer side (S) of the second raised section (3b) O )'s second weld nut.
16. A vehicle (V) comprising a locking system (S) according to any one of claims 1 to 15.
17. A method for assembling a locking system (S) according to any one of claims 1 to 15 into an assembled state (S AS ), wherein The method comprises the following steps: The support plate (2) is arranged in an attached state (S AT ) is connected to the vehicle body (B) at the bottom, wherein the first attachment section (4a), the second attachment section (4b) and the third attachment section (4c) are attached to the vehicle body (B), wherein the first raised section (3a) and the second raised section (3b) are arranged in a direction along the vertical direction (D V ) is at a distance (DI) from the vehicle body (B); A first fastening element (6a) is engaged with the lock buckle (1) and is engaged with a first fastening component (5a) of a first elevated section (3a) via the vehicle body (B), and a second fastening element (6b) is engaged with the lock buckle (1) and is engaged with a second fastening component (5b) of a second elevated section (3b) via the vehicle body (B) to connect the lock buckle (1) to the bracket plate (2); The first fastening element (6a) is tightened to bring the first elevated section (3a) into contact with the vehicle body (B) by deforming one or more first deformation elements (7a) connecting the first elevated section (3a) to the first attachment section (4a) and deforming one or more second deformation elements (7b) connecting the first elevated section (3a) to the second attachment section (4b), and the second fastening element (6a) is tightened to bring the second elevated section (3b) into contact with the vehicle body (B) by deforming one or more third deformation elements (7c) connecting the second elevated section (3b) to the second attachment section (4b) and deforming one or more fourth deformation elements (7d) connecting the second elevated section (3b) to the third attachment section (4c).