Assembly for providing fastening scheme for vehicle component

Abstract

The invention relates to an assembly providing a fastening solution for fastening a vehicle part to a vehicle body component, comprising a connecting element of a base body with a retaining region and a retaining element comprising a base body with a receiving region. At least the holding region of the holding element is accommodated in the accommodating region so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis relative to the accommodating region. The assembly is switchable from a pre-assembled or delivery state to an assembled state. When the assembly is in a preassembled or delivered state, the holding element is in a first rotational position relative to the receiving region of the connecting element against a torque acting as a biasing force and applied to the holding element by a biased torsion spring. When the assembly is in the assembled state, the retaining element is in a second rotational position different from the first rotational position. The assembly can be switched from a pre-assembled or delivery state to an assembled state due to an external impact or trigger applied to the retaining element. When the assembly is switched from the pre-assembled or delivery state to the assembled state, the retaining element is at least partially transferred to the second rotational position due to the force of the torsion spring.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention generally relates to a fastening solution for fastening a vehicle component, in particular an interior component of a vehicle, to a body member. The vehicle component is in particular a vehicle grab handle. Background Art

[0002] In particular, the invention relates to an optimized fastening solution, in particular in the field of motor vehicles, in particular for fastening a vehicle grab handle or an airbag to a body-side mounting part. The body-side mounting part is also referred to herein as a "body component".

[0003] In passenger motor vehicles, truck motor vehicles and sports cars, the purpose of providing vehicle grab handles is to provide support for passengers when getting in and out of the vehicle. Vehicle grab handles can be static or dynamic. Dynamic grab handles can be moved between an extended position and a retracted position. On the other hand, static grab handles are fixedly connected, for example, to the roof lining of the vehicle.

[0004] Generally speaking, vehicle grab handles are supplied parts which are then mounted to the vehicle body in the simplest possible manner.

[0005] A variety of different designs of vehicle grab handles are known. Currently available vehicle grab handles can be connected to the roof through the roof lining or can be connected to one of the roof pillars (known as A-pillars, B-pillars or C-pillars), either directly or by means of a trim piece. The A-pillar is a roof pillar between the windshield and the windows of the first row of seats. The B-pillar is a roof pillar arranged between the front and rear doors, or in a coupe (or sports car) is a pillar arranged behind the vehicle's doors. The C-pillar is a roof pillar between the vehicle's rear doors and the taillights.

[0006] The vehicle handle is generally assembled / fastened by a snap-in step. To this end, at least one fastening clip of the vehicle handle is usually inserted into a provided fastening opening of the vehicle body component and fastened there. It is common to cover the area of ​​the fastening opening with a cap or a similar cover, so that the fastening opening is no longer visible from the vehicle interior. The vehicle handle or the grip element comprised by the vehicle handle can be arranged in a grip recess provided for this purpose, in order to obtain a substantially flush surface and nevertheless to enable a comfortable gripping of the grip element of the vehicle handle.

[0007] In order to fasten a vehicle grab handle to a vehicle body component, it is known, for example from publication EP 1 084 908 A2, to insert a screw through an opening in the grab handle, wherein a fastening clip with a passage opening is inserted through the opening in the grab handle and through an opening in the roof lining. At the end of the passage opening there is a short section of an internal thread which accommodates the screw in the pre-assembly position. With the aid of the fastening clip supported on the back side of the roof lining and the screw, the grab handle and the roof lining are held together in the pre-assembly position in the pre-assembly unit. To receive the screw, a weld nut is provided as a base part on the frame or body side mounting part.

[0008] However, a disadvantage of this solution according to the prior art is the fact that, for the final assembly of the pre-assembly unit, an additional component is required as a third fastening element, which additional component must be connected in a separate work step that is time-consuming and labor-intensive. Since the weld nut is connected in a fixed position, it is not possible to compensate for tolerance-induced deviations of the screw connection point on the pre-assembly unit at the assembly part on the vehicle body. Therefore, an additional solution must be provided for adapting to tolerances at the trim part. Likewise, the screw connection point on the vehicle frame must be arranged at an accessible position at which the connection of the weld nut can be technically realized.

[0009] In principle, the currently still common method of fastening the vehicle grab handle to the vehicle body by means of bolts is rather laborious to assemble. Summary of the invention

[0010] Based on the above, the basic object of the present invention is to specifically describe a fastening solution for fastening vehicle components, in particular vehicle interior components, to body components, wherein the vehicle component (in particular a vehicle grab handle or an airbag) can be fastened to the body component in a particularly easy to implement manner, and even in the case of different sheet metal thicknesses of the body component and / or in the case of deviations caused by tolerances, the vehicle interior component can be fastened to the body component at least with reduced play, preferably without play.

[0011] In particular, a durable, high-quality connection between a vehicle component, such as a vehicle handle, and the vehicle body can be achieved with the lowest possible assembly effort.

[0012] This object is achieved in particular by the subject matter of independent patent claim 1.

[0013] According to the invention, an assembly is proposed, which provides a fastening concept for fastening a vehicle component, in particular a vehicle interior component, to a body component, wherein the assembly comprises a connecting element, preferably made of a plastic material, to which the vehicle component can be connected. For example, this is a connecting element having a bearing seat area for pivotably receiving a grip element of a vehicle handle. Of course, other embodiments are also conceivable here.

[0014] The assembly according to the invention further comprises a retaining element which is likewise preferably formed from a plastic material and which serves to retain the connecting element on the body component.

[0015] In the assembly according to the invention, it is proposed that the retaining element comprises a base body with a retaining region. In a similar manner, the connecting element also comprises a base body having an in particular cage-shaped receiving region in which at least the retaining region of the retaining element is at least partially or partially received or can be received, i.e. such that the retaining element or the retaining region of the retaining element can be rotated relative to the receiving region about an axis of rotation.

[0016] The assembly according to the invention can be switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state to an assembled state.

[0017] According to a design variation of the component, according to the present invention, when the component is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state, the retaining element or at least the retaining area of ​​the retaining element is in a first rotational position relative to the accommodating area of ​​the connecting element against the torque applied to the retaining element by the biased torsion spring acting as a biasing force.

[0018] On the other hand, when the assembly is in the assembled state, the retaining element or at least the retaining region of the retaining element is in a second rotational position which is different from the first rotational position.

[0019] In particular, it is proposed that the assembly can be switched from its pre-assembled state or delivery state into its assembled state by an external impact or triggering applied to the retaining element.

[0020] In particular, the component according to this design variant is characterized in that when the component is switched from its pre-assembled state or delivery state to its assembled state, the retaining element or at least the retaining area of ​​the retaining element is at least partially transferred, in particular rotated, into a second rotational position by the force of the torsion spring.

[0021] According to an implementation scheme of the component according to the present invention, the component includes a latch or locking device, which is configured to hold or lock the retaining element or at least the retaining area of ​​the retaining element in a first rotational position relative to the receiving area of ​​the connecting element against the torque applied to the retaining element by a biased torsion spring when the component is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state.

[0022] In this case it is particularly conceivable that the latching or locking means is configured such that, upon application of an external impact or a trigger to the holding element, the locking of the holding element or at least the holding region of the holding element in the first rotational position is cancelled.

[0023] According to a design variation of the component according to the invention, the component is constructed so that when the component is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state, the accommodating area of ​​the connecting element and the retaining area of ​​the retaining element at least partially or partially accommodated in the accommodating area can be at least partially or partially inserted through the fastening opening into the body component.

[0024] In this case, it can be understood in particular that the component is switched from its pre-assembled state or delivery state into its assembled state by applying a predetermined or determinable minimum force to the retaining element in a direction in which the receiving area of ​​the connecting element and the retaining area of ​​the retaining element at least partially or partially accommodated in the receiving area can be inserted through the fastening opening in the body component.

[0025] Different embodiments are conceivable with respect to the torsion spring. For example, it is particularly conceivable that the torsion spring is configured as a torsion bar. However, it is preferably conceivable to use a helical spring, in particular a helical spring made of metal, as the torsion spring.

[0026] For mounting the component itself, that is to say for assembling it, it is preferred that the base body of the connecting element has a receiving opening, into which the retaining element can be received or inserted at least partially, preferably together with a biasing torsion spring.

[0027] According to the implementation scheme of the component according to the invention, the in particular cage-shaped receiving area of ​​the base body of the connecting element preferably includes two window areas opposite each other, and two at least partially or partially radially protruding wing areas are preferably formed on the holding area of ​​the base body of the holding element.

[0028] In this case, it can be understood that when the retaining element or at least the retaining area of ​​the retaining element is in a first rotational position, the wing areas radially protruding from the base body of the retaining element do not extend over or at least do not completely extend over preferably two window areas of the, in particular cage-shaped receiving area, wherein, in contrast, when the retaining element or at least the retaining area of ​​the retaining element is in a second rotational position, preferably two wing areas of the base body of the retaining element protrude from corresponding window areas of the, in particular cage-shaped receiving area of ​​the connecting element.

[0029] However, the invention is of course not limited to two window regions or two wing regions.

[0030] According to an alternative or additional aspect of the present invention, the component includes a status indicator, which is configured to indicate a pre-assembly state or a delivery state and / or an assembly state of the component, or to indicate that the component has been switched from its pre-assembly state or delivery state to its assembly state.

[0031] Alternatively or additionally, the present invention relates to a component for providing a fastening solution for fastening a vehicle component, in particular a vehicle interior component, to a body component, wherein the component is in particular designed as a torsion clamp and comprises a connecting element made of plastic material and connectable to the vehicle component and a retaining element, preferably made of plastic material, for retaining the connecting element on the body component.

[0032] In this alternative or additional design variant it is again proposed that the retaining element comprises a base body with a retaining area, and the connecting element comprises a base body with a receiving area which is particularly designed in the form of a cage, the retaining area of ​​the retaining element being at least partially or partially received or capable of being received in the receiving area so as to be rotatable relative to the receiving area about a rotation axis.

[0033] It is likewise provided that the assembly can be switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state into an assembled state.

[0034] An alternative or additional aspect of the invention is characterized in particular in that a receiving opening is formed in the base body of the connecting element, through which receiving opening at least the holding region of the holding element can be inserted into the in particular cage-shaped receiving region of the connecting element.

[0035] It is further provided that the arrangement comprises a cover which is designed to cover the receiving opening at least when the arrangement is in the assembled state, preferably flush, in particular side-flush, with an edge region of the base body of the connecting element surrounding the receiving opening.

[0036] In this case, it can be understood that the cover itself is constructed as a status indicator, wherein, when the component switches from its pre-assembled state or delivery state to its assembled state, the cover is automatically transferred to its position closing the receiving opening, in which position the cover is arranged in particular flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element surrounding the receiving opening, preferably flush with the skirt.

[0037] In particular, according to a design variant of the component according to the invention, it is proposed that, when the component is in a pre-assembled state or delivery state, the cover is held in a first position relative to the connecting element by means of at least one latching or locking element, wherein, by applying a critical force to the cover, the latching or locking effect of the at least one latching or locking element can be overcome and the component can be switched to its assembled state.

[0038] In particular, the retaining element is mounted rotatably relative to the connecting element and relative to the cover element about a rotation axis.

[0039] In this case, it can be understood that the cover comprises a guide device, in particular in the form of at least one guide pin, wherein the retaining element comprises a guide device designed to be at least partially or partially complementary to the guide device of the cover, in particular in the form of at least one guide groove, and the guide device of the cover is at least partially or partially accommodated in the guide groove.

[0040] In particular, it is proposed that the guide means of the cover and the guide means of the retaining element are designed and cooperate with each other in such a way that when the component is switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state to an assembled state, the cover is transferred to a position flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element surrounding the receiving opening, preferably flush with the skirt.

[0041] In particular, according to a preferred implementation of the last-mentioned design variant of the component according to the invention, it is proposed that the cover can be moved relative to the retaining element and relative to the connecting element in a direction in which the accommodating area of ​​the connecting element and the retaining area of ​​the retaining element at least partially or locally accommodated in the accommodating area can be inserted through a fastening opening in the body component in order to switch the component from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state to an assembled state.

[0042] According to an implementation scheme of the component according to the invention, it is proposed that an at least partially or locally groove-shaped or recess-shaped guide system is constructed in the receiving area of ​​the connecting element, wherein a guide area, in particular designed as a radial protrusion, is constructed on the base of the retaining element, which guide area interacts accordingly with the guide system of the receiving area of ​​the connecting element when the component is switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state to an assembled state.

[0043] Preferably, it is provided in this case that the guide system of the receiving region of the connecting element is designed to be self-locking, so that after the assembly has been switched to the assembled state, the guide system locks or blocks the assembly from switching back to the pre-assembled state or the delivery state.

[0044] This locking or blocking preferably can be cancelled when needed.Propose in particular in this case, can cancel locking or the blocking of guide system when needed by external operating tool.

[0045] Furthermore, according to a design variant of the component according to the invention, the retaining element comprises a locking element which is designed to be, in particular, at least partially or locally elastic and which is configured to hold the retaining element at least in a first rotational position when the component is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state until a critical force for releasing this state is applied to the retaining element.

[0046] Preferably, the preferably two at least partially or partially radially protruding wing areas of the retaining element are configured to clamp the sheet metal component or body component between the wing area and the connecting element, preferably between the wing area and the flange protrusion of the connecting element, when the component is switched from a pre-assembly state or a delivery state to an assembly state. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0047] Exemplary embodiments of the assembly according to the present invention are described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0048] In the attached picture:

[0049] Figure 1 An assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in an isometric view in its pre-assembled or delivery state;

[0050] Figure 2 Schematically and in an isometric view in an exploded view according to Figure 1 A component according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0051] Figure 3 A component according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in an isometric view in its assembled state;

[0052] Figure 4 Schematically and in a first isometric view, the Figure 1 A retaining element of an assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0053] Figure 5 Schematically and in a second isometric view, the Figure 1 A retaining element of an assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0054] Figure 6 Schematically and in an isometric view, the Figure 1 a connecting element of an assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0055] Figure 7 Schematically and in an isometric view, the Figure 1 a cover member of an assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0056] Figure 8 A cover part of an assembly according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in an isometric view in the state in which it is connected to the retaining element, ie in the pre-assembled state or delivery state of the assembly;

[0057] Fig. 9An assembly according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in a side view and in an isometric view in its preassembled state or delivery state;

[0058] Fig.10 A component according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in a side view and in an isometric view in its assembled state; and

[0059] Fig.11 An assembly according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown schematically and in an isometric exploded view. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0060] First refer to Figures 1 to 8 The illustration in FIG. 1 depicts an assembly 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention. Figures 9 to 11 An assembly 1 is shown according to a second exemplary embodiment.

[0061] The assembly 1 according to the invention relates to a fastening device for a vehicle component, in particular a vehicle interior component, such as a vehicle grab handle, which is an optimized fastening solution for fixing a vehicle interior component to a body-side mounting part, in particular a vehicle body component.

[0062] The assemblies 1 according to the exemplary embodiments of the invention shown in the figures each comprise a retaining element 3, preferably made of a plastic material. The retaining element 3 serves to retain a connecting element on a vehicle body component. The connecting element is also preferably formed from a plastic material. A bearing seat 10 is molded onto the connecting element, to which a vehicle component, such as a vehicle grip handle, can be connected.

[0063] The retaining element 3 comprises a base body with a retaining region 4. In the assembly 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, two at least partially or partially radially projecting wing regions 8 are formed on the retaining region 4 of the base body of the retaining element 3.

[0064] The connecting element 2 also comprises a base body having a particularly cage-shaped receiving area 5. Specifically, in the assembly 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the invention shown in the figures, the particularly cage-shaped receiving area 5 of the base body of the connecting element 2 comprises two mutually opposite window areas.

[0065] The holding region 4 of the holding element 3 is at least partially or regionally received in the, in particular, cage-like receiving region 5 of the base body of the connecting element 2 so as to be rotatable relative to the receiving region 5 about an axis of rotation.

[0066] The assembly 1 according to the two exemplary embodiments of the invention shown in the drawings is characterized in particular in that the assembly 1 can be switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state to an assembled state. For example, the pre-assembled state or the delivery state of the assembly 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the invention is Figure 1 In contrast, Figure 3 An assembly 1 according to a first exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in its assembled state.

[0067] Regarding the assembly 1 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the assembly Fig. 9 are shown in their pre-assembled or delivery state, while Fig.10 An assembly 1 according to a second exemplary embodiment of the invention is shown in its assembled state.

[0068] When the assembly 1 is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state, the retaining element 3 or at least the retaining region 4 of the retaining element 3 is in a first rotational position relative to the receiving region 5 of the connecting element 2, counter to the torque acting as a biasing force and applied to the retaining element 3 by the biasing torsion spring 6. On the other hand, when the assembly 1 is in an assembled state, the retaining element 3 or at least the retaining region 4 of the retaining element 3 is in a second rotational position different from the first rotational position.

[0069] In order to switch the assembly 1 from its pre-assembled state or delivery state into its assembled state, an external impact or triggering is applied to the retaining element 3 .

[0070] When the assembly 1 is switched from its pre-assembled or delivery state into its assembled state, the retaining element 3 or at least the retaining region 4 of the retaining element 3 is at least partially switched, in particular rotated, into the second rotational position by the force of the torsion spring 6 .

[0071] When the assembly 1 is in the preassembled or delivered state, the receiving region 5 of the connecting element 2 with the holding region 4 of the holding element 3 at least partially or partially received therein can be at least partially or partially inserted through the fastening opening into the body component 11 .

[0072] When the component 1 is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state, after the receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2 and the holding area 4 of the retaining element 3 received therein are at least partially or partially inserted through the fastening opening in the body component 11, the component 1 is switched from its pre-assembled state or the delivery state to its assembled state due to an external impact or triggering applied to the retaining element 3. Here, the retaining area 4 of the retaining element 3 is at least partially switched to / rotated into the second rotational position.

[0073] When the retaining element 3 is in the first rotational position, i.e. when the assembly 1 is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state, the wing regions 8 radially extending from the base body of the retaining element 3 do not extend or at least not completely extend over the preferably two window regions of the particularly cage-shaped receiving area 5. On the other hand, when the retaining element 3 is in the second rotational position, i.e. when the assembly 1 is in the assembled state, the preferably two wing regions 8 of the base body of the retaining element 3 extend from the corresponding window regions of the particularly cage-shaped receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2.

[0074] Preferably, the two at least partially or partially radially protruding wing areas 8 of the retaining element 3 are configured to clamp the plate component or body component 11 between the wing area 8 and the connecting element 2, preferably between the wing area 8 and the flange protrusion of the connecting element 2, when the component 1 is switched from a pre-assembly state or a delivery state to an assembly state.

[0075] In the assembly 1 according to the first exemplary embodiment of the invention, the assembly comprises a helical spring, in particular a helical spring made of metal, by means of which the retaining element 3 is held in a biased manner in a first rotational position when the assembly 1 is in a pre-assembled state or delivery state. The helical spring used as torsion spring 6 is at least partially accommodated or inserted into a receiving opening of the base body of the connecting element 2 together with the retaining element 3.

[0076] The assembly 1 according to the exemplary embodiment of the present invention further comprises a status indicator which is configured to indicate a pre-assembly state or a delivery state of the assembly 1 and an assembly state of the assembly 1 .

[0077] Specifically, a receiving opening is formed in the base body of the connecting element 2, through which at least the holding area 4 of the holding element 3 can be inserted into the particularly cage-shaped receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2. The assembly 1 further comprises a cover 9, which is configured to cover the receiving opening preferably flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element 2 surrounding the receiving opening, in particular flush with the side skirt, at least when the assembly 1 is in the assembled state.

[0078] The cover 9 is designed as a status indicator. Specifically, when the assembly 1 is switched from its pre-assembled state or delivery state to its assembled state, the cover 9 is automatically transferred to its position closing the receiving opening. In particular, the cover 9 is transferred to a position flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element 2 surrounding the receiving opening, preferably flush with the side skirt.

[0079] In particular, the retaining element 3 is mounted rotatably relative to the connecting element 2 and relative to the cover 9 about an axis of rotation.

[0080] As shown in the accompanying drawings by way of an exemplary embodiment, the component 1 according to the invention comprises a corresponding latching or locking device 7, which is configured to hold or lock the retaining element 3 or at least the retaining area 4 of the retaining element 3 relative to the accommodating area 5 of the connecting element 2 in a first rotational position against a torque applied to the retaining element 3 by a biased torsion spring 6 when the component 1 is in a pre-assembled state or a delivery state.

[0081] In particular, the latching or locking means 7 is configured in particular such that, when an external impact or a trigger is applied to the holding element 3 , the locking of the holding element 3 or at least the holding region 4 of the holding element 3 in the first rotational position is cancelled.

[0082] In particular, in the assembly 1 such as according to the first exemplary embodiment of the invention, the latching or locking means 7 is part of the guide system 15 .

[0083] In particular, an at least partially or partially groove-shaped or recess-shaped guide system 15 is formed in the receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2. At the same time, a guide area 16, which is designed in particular as a radial projection, is formed on the base body of the retaining element 3. When the component 1 is switched from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state to the assembled state, there is an interaction between the guide area 16 of the retaining element 3, which is designed in particular as a radial projection, and the guide system 15 of the receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2.

[0084] The guide system 15 is designed such that, when the assembly 1 is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state, the retaining element 3 or at least the retaining region 4 of the retaining element 3 is locked in the first rotational position by means of the guide system 15 .

[0085] The guide system 15 of the receiving area 5 of the connecting element 2 is designed to be self-locking, so that after the assembly 1 is switched to the assembled state, the guide system 15 locks or blocks the assembly 1 from switching back to the pre-assembled state or the delivery state. For this purpose, the locking or blocking of the guide system 15 can be canceled when necessary with the aid of an external operating tool.

[0086] According to a preferred alternative design variant, the retaining element 3 can also include a locking element which is designed to be elastic, in particular at least partially or locally, and which is configured to retain the retaining element 3 in the first rotational position when the assembly 1 is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state. By applying an external impact or triggering to the retaining element 3, the locking element which is designed to be elastic can be elastically deformed to such an extent that the locking of the retaining element 3 in the first rotational position is cancelled.

[0087] In the assembly 1 according to the second exemplary embodiment of the invention, the cover 9 can be pivoted about a pivot axis from a first position to a second position relative to the retaining element 3 and relative to the connecting element 2. By means of this pivoting movement, a torque is applied to the retaining element 3, so that the retaining element 3 is transferred / rotated from its first position to the second position.

[0088] The invention is not limited to the embodiments shown in the drawing, but rather results from an overview of all features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A component (1), which provides a fastening solution for fastening a vehicle component, in particular a vehicle interior component, to a body component (11), wherein: The assembly (1) is in particular designed as a torsion clamp and Includes the following components: a connecting element (2), preferably made of a plastic material, to which the vehicle component can be connected; as well as a retaining element (3), which is preferably made of a plastic material and serves to retain the connecting element (2) on the body component (11), wherein the retaining element (3) comprises a base body with a retaining region (4), and wherein the connecting element (2) comprises a base body with a receiving region (5) which is particularly designed as a cage, wherein at least the retaining region (4) of the retaining element (3) is at least partially or partially received or can be received in the receiving region (5) so as to be rotatable relative to the receiving region (5) about a rotation axis, and wherein the component (1) can be switched from a pre-assembled state or a delivery state into an assembled state, in, When the component (1) is in the pre-assembly state or the delivery state, the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) is in a first rotational position relative to the accommodating area (5) of the connecting element (2) against a torque acting as a biasing force and applied to the retaining element (3) by a biasing torsion spring (6), wherein, when the component (1) is in the assembly state, the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) is in a second rotational position different from the first rotational position, and wherein, due to an external impact or trigger applied to the retaining element (3), the component (1) can be switched from the pre-assembly state or the delivery state of the component to the assembly state of the component, wherein, when the component (1) is switched from the pre-assembly state or the delivery state of the component to the assembly state of the component, the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) is at least partially transferred, in particular rotated to the second rotational position due to the force of the torsion spring (6).

2. The assembly (1) according to claim 1, in, The component (1) comprises a latch or locking device (7), which is configured to hold or lock the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) relative to the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) in the first rotational position against the torque applied to the retaining element (3) by the biased torsion spring (6) when the component (1) is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state.

3. The assembly (1) according to claim 2, in, The latching or locking device (7) is configured to cancel the locking of the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) in the first rotational position when an external impact or triggering is applied to the retaining element (3).

4. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, in, The component (1) is configured such that, when the component (1) is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state, the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) and the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) at least partially or partially received in the receiving area (5) can be at least partially or partially inserted through a fastening opening in the body component (11) and enter the body component (11).

5. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, and in particular according to claim 4, wherein: The component (1) can be switched from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state of the component to the assembled state of the component by applying a predetermined or determinable minimum force to the retaining element (3) in a direction in which the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) and the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) at least partially or locally received in the receiving area (5) can be inserted through a fastening opening in the body component (11) into the body component (11).

6. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 5, in, The torsion spring (6) is designed as a torsion bar or in particular as a helical spring and is preferably designed as a helical spring made of metal.

7. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, in, The base body of the connecting element (2) comprises a receiving opening, into which the retaining element (3) can be received or inserted, preferably at least partially, together with the biased torsion spring (6).

8. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, in, The particularly cage-shaped receiving area (5) of the base body of the connecting element (2) preferably comprises two window areas opposite each other, and wherein two at least partially or locally radially protruding wing areas (8) are preferably formed on the retaining area (4) of the base body of the retaining element (3), wherein, when the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) is in the first rotational position, the wing areas (8) radially protruding from the base body of the retaining element (3) do not extend over or at least do not completely extend over the preferably two window areas of the particularly cage-shaped receiving area (5), and wherein, in contrast, when the retaining element (3) or at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) is in the second rotational position, the preferably two wing areas (8) of the base body of the retaining element (3) protrude from the corresponding window areas of the particularly cage-shaped receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2).

9. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, in, The component (1) comprises a status indicator, which is configured to indicate the pre-assembly state or the delivery state and / or the assembly state of the component (1), or to indicate that the component (1) has been switched from the pre-assembly state or the delivery state to the assembly state of the component.

10. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 9 or according to the preamble of claim 1, in, A receiving opening is provided in the base body of the connecting element (2), and at least the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) can be inserted into the particularly cage-shaped receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) through the receiving opening of the connecting element (2), wherein the component (1) further comprises a cover (9), and the cover (9) is configured such that at least when the component (1) is in the assembled state, the cover (9) covers the receiving opening preferably flush with an edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element (2) surrounding the receiving opening, in particular flush with the skirt.

11. Assembly (1) according to claim 10, in, The cover (9) is constructed as a status indicator, and wherein, when the component (1) is switched from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state of the component to the assembled state of the component, the cover (9) is automatically transferred to a position of the cover (9) closing the receiving opening, in particular to a position flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element (2) surrounding the receiving opening, preferably flush with the skirt.

12. Assembly (1) according to claim 11, in, When the component (1) is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state, the cover (9) is held in a first position relative to the connecting element (2) by means of at least one latching or locking element (12), wherein the latching or locking effect of the at least one latching or locking element (12) can be overcome by applying a critical force and the component (1) can be switched to the assembled state of the component.

13. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 12, in, The retaining element (3) is mounted rotatably or pivotably about a rotation axis relative to the connecting element (2) and relative to the cover (9).

14. Assembly (1) according to claim 13, in, The cover (9) comprises a guide means (13), in particular in the form of at least one guide pin, and wherein the retaining element (3) comprises a guide means (14), in particular in the form of at least one guide groove, which is designed to be at least partially or partially complementary to the guide means (13) of the cover (9), and the guide means (13) of the cover (9) is at least partially or partially accommodated in the guide means (14), wherein the guide means (13) of the cover (9) and the guide means (14) of the retaining element (3) are designed and cooperate with each other in such a way that when the component (1) is switched from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state to the assembled state, the cover (9) is transferred to a position flush with the edge area of ​​the base body of the connecting element (2) surrounding the receiving opening, preferably flush with the skirt.

15. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 10 to 14 and at least according to claim 5, wherein The cover (9) is movable relative to the retaining element (3) and relative to the connecting element (2) in a direction in which the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) and the retaining area (4) of the retaining element (3) at least partially or partially received in the receiving area (5) can be inserted through a fastening opening in the body component (11) in order to switch the component (1) from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state to the assembled state.

16. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 15, in, A guide system (15) is constructed in the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) at least partially or locally, in particular in the form of a groove or recess, and a guide area (16) is constructed on the base of the retaining element (3), in particular in the form of a radial projection, and when the component (1) is switched from the pre-assembled state or the delivery state to the assembled state, the guide area (16) interacts with the guide system (15) of the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2).

17. Assembly (1) according to claim 16, in, The guide system (15) of the receiving area (5) of the connecting element (2) is constructed to be self-locking, so that after the component (1) is switched to the assembly state, the guide system (15) locks or blocks the component (1) from switching back to the pre-assembly state or the delivery state.

18. Assembly (1) according to claim 17, in, The locking or blocking of the guide system (15) can be released if necessary by means of an external actuating tool.

19. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 18, in, The retaining element (3) comprises a locking element which is particularly designed to be at least partially or locally elastic and is configured to hold the retaining element (3) in the first rotational position when the component (1) is in the pre-assembled state or the delivery state.

20. Assembly (1) according to any one of claims 1 to 19 and at least according to claim 8, wherein The preferably two at least partially or locally radially protruding wing areas (8) of the retaining element (3) are configured to clamp a plate component or a body component (11) between the wing area (8) and the connecting element (2), preferably between the wing area (8) and a flange protrusion of the connecting element (2), when the component (1) is switched from the pre-assembly state or the delivery state.

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