Chassis component

Abstract

The invention relates to a chassis part (1) having at least one joint housing (2), the joint housing (2) having a blind-hole-shaped recess (6); the joint housing (2) has a recess (6), and a connecting element (3), an end section (5) of the connecting element (3) engages into the recess (6), and the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) has an outer engagement contour (7, 8), and the recess (6) has an inner engagement contour (9, 10), the outer engagement contour (7, 8) and the inner engagement contour (9, 10) being configured to correspond in shape to one another in order to achieve a form-fitting connection between the joint housing (2) and the connecting element (3). In order to enable the chassis part (1) to withstand higher load requirements, the invention is characterized in that a reinforcement (12, 23) is arranged in the joint housing (2), the reinforcement (12, 23) having a retaining section (12, 23), and the retaining section (13) is connected to the end section (5) of the connecting element (3).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a chassis component, which has: at least one joint housing, wherein the joint housing has a blind hole-shaped recess; and a connecting element, wherein an end section of the connecting element engages in the recess, and the end section of the connecting element has an outer engaging contour, and the recess has an inner engaging contour, wherein the outer engaging contour and the inner engaging contour are constructed in a shape corresponding to each other in order to achieve a positive connection between the joint housing and the connecting element. Background Art

[0002] Such a chassis component is known from patent specification DE 10 2010 041 791 A1. In this case, the joint housing is formed by casting or injection molding a plastic material around an end section of the connecting element.

[0003] Under high loads, there is a risk that the chassis components will no longer meet the requirements. The joint housing may buckle, twist unexpectedly strongly or break. Summary of the invention

[0004] The object of the present invention is to further develop a chassis component of the type mentioned at the outset so that it can withstand higher load requirements. In particular, alternative embodiments should be provided.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by a chassis component according to claim 1. Preferred developments of the invention are apparent from the dependent claims and the following description.

[0006] The chassis component has at least one joint housing. In particular, the chassis component is designed as a pivot bearing. The chassis component preferably has two joint housings. The two joint housings can be arranged at two ends of the chassis component facing away from each other. Thus, individual components of the chassis of the vehicle can be connected / connected to each other in an articulated manner via the chassis component. In particular, the two joint housings are arranged and / or designed to be mirror-symmetrical to each other.

[0007] The joint housing has a blind hole-shaped recess. In particular, the recess is designed as a blind hole. In addition, the chassis component has a connecting element. Preferably, the connecting element connects the first joint housing to the second joint housing. The connecting element has at least one end section, wherein the end section of the connecting element engages in the recess. In particular, the connecting element has two end sections facing away from each other. Here, one of the end sections can respectively engage in a recess of the joint housing. Preferably, the recess of the joint housing is completely filled by the end section of the connecting element.

[0008] The end section of the connecting element has an outer engagement profile, and the recess has an inner engagement profile. The outer engagement profile and the inner engagement profile are configured to correspond to each other in shape so as to realize a form-fitting connection between the joint housing and the connecting element. Preferably, the outer engagement profile of the connecting element and the inner engagement profile of the recess are engaged with each other in a form-fitting manner. The inner engagement profile of the recess can be configured and / or referred to as a matching engagement profile so as to interact with the outer engagement profile of the connecting element in a form-fitting manner. In particular, the inner engagement profile and the outer engagement profile are configured as protrusions and / or recesses configured correspondingly to each other. The engagement profile is preferably implemented as a channel, a groove or a tab. In particular, the joint housing is fixed by the form-fitting connection between the joint housing and the connecting element to prevent it from being removed from the end section and / or to prevent it from rotating around the longitudinal axis of the connecting element. Preferably, by the form-fitting connection, the connecting element is fixed relative to the receiving portion and / or the joint housing not only with a form-fitting axial fixation but also with a form-fitting rotational locking.

[0009] According to the invention, a reinforcement element is arranged in the joint housing, wherein the reinforcement element has a retaining section and the retaining section is connected to the end section of the connecting element.

[0010] The advantage here is that the chassis component and / or the joint housing can withstand higher load requirements due to the reinforcement. In particular, the reinforcement is designed as a separate component. Preferably, the joint housing and the reinforcement form a hybrid component composed of at least two different materials. In particular, the material of the reinforcement is harder and / or more resistant to bending and / or more resistant to breaking than the material of the joint housing.

[0011] In particular, the reinforcement is at least partially or completely embedded in the material of the joint housing. The joint housing can be formed from a plastic material. The joint housing is preferably made of a fiber-reinforced plastic material. Thus, the reinforcement can be completely surrounded by the material of the joint housing. The reinforcement is thereby protected from external environmental influences.

[0012] According to an improved solution, the joint housing has a joint receptacle configured as a recess. The joint receptacle or the recess can be configured as a spherical shape. The reinforcement surrounds and / or surrounds the joint receptacle. In other words, the joint receptacle can be surrounded and / or enclosed by the reinforcement. In particular, the joint receptacle is configured to accommodate a joint ball in an articulated manner. Alternatively, the joint receptacle can accommodate and / or hold a ball shell for the joint ball. The joint ball can be configured as a component of a ball stud. In order to produce chassis components, the joint housing is preferably injection molded / injected molded around the joint ball and / or the ball shell and the end section of the connecting element at the same time using an injection molding process.

[0013] According to another embodiment, the first leg of the reinforcement extends from the first side of the end section of the connecting element in the direction of the joint receiving portion. In addition, the second leg of the reinforcement extends from the second side of the end section of the connecting element in the direction of the joint receiving portion. Here, the first side and the second side of the end section are opposite to each other. In other words, the end section of the connecting element is located between the ends of the first leg and the second leg. The reinforcement has an annular section, wherein the annular section connects the first leg and the second leg to each other. Here, the annular section extends around the joint receiving portion. In particular, the reinforcement forms a kind of ring through the annular section, and the ring is guided to surround the joint receiving portion. The annular section is preferably configured as a disconnected annular section, wherein there is a gap in the area between the two legs, and the gap is filled with the material of the joint housing and / or the end section of the connecting element.

[0014] According to the improved scheme, the reinforcement has at least one penetration. In particular, the reinforcement has a plurality of penetrations. Here, at least one penetration or a plurality of penetrations are filled with the material of the joint shell. The form-fit connection between the reinforcement and the material of the joint shell is improved by at least one penetration or a plurality of penetrations. Preferably, a plurality of penetrations are arranged in a row, wherein the row of penetrations is formed in the first leg, the annular section and the second leg. The reinforcement may have a plurality of rows, in particular two rows of penetrations, wherein each row has a plurality of penetrations. The plurality of rows may be configured to be parallel to each other. In particular, the penetrations of adjacent rows having a plurality of penetrations are arranged and / or configured to be offset from each other.

[0015] According to another embodiment, the retaining section of the reinforcement is connected to the end section of the connecting element via a connecting piece or via a connecting section of the joint housing. Here, the connecting piece can be constructed as a separate component. In particular, the connecting section of the joint housing is implemented as a one-piece component of the joint housing itself. The joint housing can be formed from a plastic material. Here, the connecting section can be formed or formed simultaneously using an injection molding process for forming the joint housing. Preferably, the connecting section of the joint housing is formed between the retaining section of the reinforcement and the end section of the connecting element. Here, the connecting section of the joint housing can be engaged in a form-fitting manner into the outer engagement contour of the end section of the connecting element on the one hand, and can interact with the retaining section in a form-fitting manner on the other hand.

[0016] According to a further development, the holding section of the reinforcement element is connected to the end section of the connecting element in a materially connected manner, in particular by means of an adhesive bond and / or by means of an adhesive.

[0017] According to another embodiment, the retaining section of the reinforcement element engages in a positive-fitting manner into one of the outer engaging contours of the end section of the connecting element. Thus, in this embodiment, the retaining section of the reinforcement element interacts directly with the end section of the connecting element. In particular, the reinforcement element is secured against detachment from the connecting element due to the positive-fitting connection between the retaining section and the end section.

[0018] According to the improved scheme, the reinforcement has a first retaining sheet and a second retaining sheet in order to form a retaining section. The retaining sheet can be basically constructed in an L shape. The first retaining sheet is engaged in a joining profile in the outer joining profile of the end section of the connecting element at the first side of the end section. The second retaining sheet is engaged in a joining profile or the joining profile in the outer joining profile of the end section of the connecting element at the second side of the end section away from the first side. In particular, the free ends of the two retaining sheets are respectively engaged in the joining profile in the outer joining profile of the end section. The free ends of the two retaining sheets can be oriented facing each other. In other words, the end section of the connecting element is arranged between the two retaining sheets and / or between the free ends of the two retaining sheets. Here, the reinforcement is directly retained at the end section. In particular, the free ends of the two retaining sheets are configured to correspond to the joining profile shape in the outer joining profile of the end section.

[0019] The connecting element can have a longitudinal axis, wherein the connecting element can extend out of the recess and away from the recess in the direction of the longitudinal axis. In particular, the connecting element is designed as a rod or a tube. The connecting element can be formed from metal or preferably reinforced plastic. For example, the chassis component is designed as a pivot bearing, wherein a joint housing is respectively provided at two ends of the connecting element facing away from each other. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] The present invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Here, the same reference numerals represent the same, similar or functionally equivalent components or elements. Among them:

[0021] Figure 1 shows a partially transparent top view of a first chassis component according to the invention;

[0022] Figure 2 shows the method for forming the Figure 1 a perspective side view of a reinforcement at a connecting element of a first chassis component; and

[0023] Figure 3 A partially transparent top view of another chassis component according to the invention is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] Figure 1A partially transparent top view of a first chassis component 1 according to the invention is shown. In this exemplary embodiment, the chassis component 1 is designed as a pivot bearing, wherein only the first end of the chassis component 1 is visible here. The chassis component 1 has a joint housing 2. The joint housing 2 is formed from a plastic material. In addition, the chassis component 1 has a connecting element 3. In this exemplary embodiment, the connecting element 3 is designed as a rod and has a longitudinal axis 4. Here, the connecting element 3 is formed, for example, from metal.

[0025] The connecting element 3 has an end section 5, wherein the end section 5 engages in a blind hole-shaped recess 6 of the joint housing 2. The end section 5 of the connecting element 3 has outer engagement contours 7, 8. The outer first engagement contour 7 is configured as an annular protrusion or recess in this embodiment, while the outer second engagement contour 8 is implemented as a protrusion or recess extending in the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis 4 in this embodiment. The recess 6 has inner engagement contours 9, 10 configured in a shape corresponding to the outer engagement contours 7, 8. As a result, a form-fitting connection is formed between the joint housing 2, more precisely the recess 6 and the connecting element 3, more precisely the end section 5. This form-fitting connection not only ensures that the joint housing 2 resists axial movement in the longitudinal direction of the longitudinal axis 4, but also ensures that the joint housing 2 resists rotation around the longitudinal axis 4.

[0026] The joint housing 2 furthermore has a joint receptacle 11 designed as a recess. In this exemplary embodiment, the joint receptacle 11 is designed in the region of the joint housing 2 facing away from the recess 6. Furthermore, the joint receptacle 11 is implemented as a spherical recess. The joint receptacle 11 is used to accommodate a joint ball of a ball stud, which is not shown in detail here, in an articulated manner. The joint receptacle 11 designed as a recess here extends into the joint housing 2 transversely to the longitudinal extension of the longitudinal axis 4 or at right angles to the longitudinal extension of the longitudinal axis 4.

[0027] Furthermore, the chassis component 1 has a reinforcement 12. The reinforcement 12 is arranged in the joint housing 2. The reinforcement 12 has a retaining section 13, wherein the retaining section 13 is connected to the end section 5 of the connecting element 3. The reinforcement 12 is completely embedded in the material of the joint housing 2. Therefore, the reinforcement 12 is surrounded by the material of the joint housing 2.

[0028] According to this embodiment, the reinforcement element has a first leg 14 and a second leg 15. The two legs 14, 15 are oriented parallel to each other. Furthermore, the first leg 14 extends from a first side of the end section 5 of the connecting element 3 in the direction of the joint receptacle 11. The second leg 15 also extends from a second side of the end section 5 of the connecting element 3 in the direction of the joint receptacle 11. Here, the two sides of the end section face away from each other. Therefore, the end section 5 is located between the two legs 14, 15.

[0029] Furthermore, the reinforcement element 12 has an annular section 16 in this exemplary embodiment. The annular section 16 connects the two legs 14, 15 to one another. Here, the annular section 16 extends around the joint receptacle 11. In other words, the annular section 16 surrounds or encloses the joint receptacle 11.

[0030] In this embodiment, the reinforcement 12 has a first retaining piece 17 and a second retaining piece 18 to form the retaining section 13. The two retaining pieces 17, 18 are basically L-shaped. Here, the free ends of the two retaining pieces 17, 18 face each other. The first retaining piece 17 is engaged in an outer engaging contour 7 in the outer engaging contour of the end section 5 on the first side of the end section 5. The second retaining piece 18 is engaged in the outer engaging contour 7 of the end section 5 on the second side of the end section 5 facing away from the first side. Therefore, the end section 5 is arranged between the two retaining pieces 17, 18, wherein the two retaining pieces 17, 18 interact with an outer engaging contour 7 in the outer engaging contour in a form-fitting manner. This causes a predetermined relative positioning of the reinforcement 12 relative to the connecting element 3.

[0031] Figure 2 shows the method for forming the Figure 1 A perspective side view of a reinforcement 12 at the connecting element 3 of the first chassis part 1. In this embodiment, the reinforcement 12 has a plurality of penetrations 19. For the sake of greater clarity, not all penetrations 19 are provided with reference numerals. Here, the penetrations 19 are implemented as holes. Figure 1 In the chassis component 1 of FIG. 1 , the penetration 19 is completely filled with the material of the joint housing 2 . This improves the positive connection between the material of the joint housing 2 and the reinforcement element 12 .

[0032] Here, for example, a plurality of penetrations 19 are arranged or oriented in a first row 20 and a second row 21. The two rows 20, 21 of penetrations 19 extend within the first leg 14, the annular section 16 and the second leg 15. Furthermore, in this exemplary embodiment, the penetrations 19 of the first row 20 are arranged or configured offset relative to the penetrations 19 of the second row 21.

[0033] Figure 3 A partially transparent top view of another chassis component 22 according to the invention is shown. Identical features have the same reference numerals as before. In this respect, reference is also made to the previous description in order to avoid repetitions. The chassis component 22 has a reinforcement 23. The reinforcement 23 corresponds substantially to the chassis component according to Figure 1 The reinforcement element 12 is also completely embedded in the material of the joint housing 2. The reinforcement element 23 also has a first leg 14, a second leg 15 and an annular section 16 which connects the two legs 14, 15 to one another.

[0034] According to Figure 1Compared to the reinforcement element 12 of FIG. 1 , the reinforcement element 23 shown here has a retaining section 13 without retaining tabs 17, 18. Therefore, in this exemplary embodiment, the retaining section 13 is not directly connected to the end section 5 of the connecting element 3. Instead, the retaining section 13 shown here is connected to the end section 5 via a connecting section 24 of the joint housing 2. The connecting section 24 is therefore a one-piece component of the joint housing 2 and is produced together with the joint housing 2 during the injection molding of the joint housing 2.

[0035] Reference numerals list

[0036] 1 Chassis components

[0037] 2 Joint housing

[0038] 3 Connecting elements

[0039] 4 Longitudinal axis

[0040] 5 End section

[0041] 6 recess

[0042] 7 Outer joint profile

[0043] 8 Outer joint profile

[0044] 9 Inner joint profile

[0045] 10 Inner joint profile

[0046] 11 Joint accommodation

[0047] 12 Reinforcement

[0048] 13. Keep Section

[0049] 14 First Leg

[0050] 15 Second Leg

[0051] 16 Ring Segments

[0052] 17 First retaining piece

[0053] 18 Second retaining piece

[0054] 19 Penetration

[0055] 20 First row

[0056] 21 Second row

[0057] 22 Chassis parts

[0058] 23 Reinforcement

[0059] 24 Connect the segments.

Claims

1. A chassis component comprising: at least one joint housing (2), wherein: The joint housing (2) has a blind hole-shaped recess (6); and a connecting element (3), wherein an end section (5) of the connecting element (3) is engaged in the recess (6), and the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) has an outer engaging contour (7, 8), and the recess (6) has an inner engaging contour (9, 10), wherein the outer engaging contour (7, 8) and the inner engaging contour (9, 10) are configured to correspond in shape to each other to achieve a form-fitting connection between the joint housing (2) and the connecting element (3), characterized in that a reinforcement member (12, 23) is arranged in the joint housing (2), wherein the reinforcement member (12, 23) has a retaining section (13), and the retaining section (13) is connected to the end section (5) of the connecting element (3).

2. The chassis component according to claim 1, characterized in that The reinforcement elements (12, 23) are embedded, in particular completely embedded, in the material of the joint housing (2), preferably the joint housing (2) is formed from a plastic material.

3. The chassis component according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The joint housing (2) has a joint receptacle (11) designed as a recess, wherein the reinforcement element (12, 23) surrounds and / or encloses the joint receptacle (11), in particular the joint receptacle (11) is designed to accommodate a joint ball in an articulated manner.

4. The chassis component according to claim 3, characterized in that The first leg (14) of the reinforcement (12, 23) extends from a first side of the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) in the direction of the joint receiving portion (11), and the second leg (15) of the reinforcement (12, 23) extends from a second side of the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) in the direction of the joint receiving portion (11), wherein the first side and the second side of the end section (5) are opposite to each other, and an annular section (16) of the reinforcement (12, 23) connects the first leg (14) and the second leg (15) to each other, wherein the annular section (16) extends around the joint receiving portion (11).

5. Chassis component according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The reinforcement (12, 23) has at least one penetration (19) or a plurality of penetrations, wherein the at least one penetration (19) or the plurality of penetrations are filled with material of the joint housing (2), in particular the reinforcement (12, 23) is formed from metal or preferably reinforced plastic.

6. Chassis component according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The retaining section (13) of the reinforcement (23) is connected to the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) via a connecting piece or via a connecting section (24) of the joint housing (2), in particular, the joint housing (2) is formed from a plastic material, wherein the connecting section (24) is formed simultaneously by an injection molding process for forming the joint housing (2).

7. The chassis component according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that The holding section (13) of the reinforcement element (12, 23) is connected to the end section (5) of the connecting element (12, 23) in a materially connected manner, in particular by means of an adhesive connection and / or by means of an adhesive.

8. The chassis component according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that The retaining section (13) is engaged in a shape-fitting manner into one of the outer engaging contours (7) of the end section (5) of the connecting element (3). In particular, the reinforcement (12) is fixed to prevent it from falling off from the connecting element (3) due to the shape-fitting connection between the retaining section (13) and the end section (5).

9. The chassis component according to claim 8, characterized in that The reinforcement (12) has a first retaining plate (17) and a second retaining plate (18) in order to form the retaining section (13), wherein the first retaining plate (17) is engaged with a joining contour (7) in the outer joining contour of the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) on a first side of the end section (5), and the second retaining plate (18) is engaged with a joining contour in the outer joining contour of the end section (5) of the connecting element (3) or the joining contour (7) on a second side of the end section (5) facing away from the first side.

10. Chassis component according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that The connecting element (3) has a longitudinal axis (4), and the connecting element (3) extends out of the recess (6) and away from the recess (6) in the direction of the longitudinal axis (4). In particular, the connecting element (3) is configured as a rod or a tube. Preferably, the connecting element (3) is formed of metal or plastic.

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