Component and motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a component having at least one opening in which an insert is arranged, the insert having a bridge and a first functional section at a first end and a second functional section at a second end, the functional sections resting on both sides on the component, the bridge extends through the opening, and wherein the opening has a basic shape which is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the bridge, and wherein the expansion parts formed in pairs extend radially away from the basic shape in such a way that the diameter of the basic shape increases in some regions, and wherein the expansion parts formed in pairs extend radially away from the basic shape in such a way that the diameter of the basic shape increases in some regions. In this way, at least the first functional section is easily guided through the opening for arranging the insert.

Description

Field of the Invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a component and a motor vehicle, the component having at least one opening in which an insert is arranged. Background Art

[0002] Inserts of this type are also referred to as rubber sleeves or cable guiding structures. The inserts serve, for example, as cutting protection, as sealing elements or for the (vibration) decoupling of components. In practice, the assembly or arrangement of such inserts is not without problems. Such inserts must be fixedly installed. However, the assembly should not be too difficult to operate, or it must be ensured that the insert is not damaged during assembly. DE 10 2006 052 213 A1 discloses in this context a two-piece rubber sleeve. This may make the arrangement easier, but increases the complexity in the assembly. In addition, additional costs are expected. Summary of the Invention

[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a component and a motor vehicle in which the arrangement of the insert in the component should be carried out in a process-reliable and rapid manner.

[0004] This object is achieved by a component according to claim 1 and by a motor vehicle according to claim 10. Further advantages and features result from the dependent claims as well as from the description and the drawings.

[0005] According to the present invention, a component has at least one opening, in which an insert is arranged. The insert has a bridging portion, a first functional section at a first end, and a second functional section at a second end. The functional sections abut against the component on both sides. The bridging portion passes through the opening. The opening has a basic shape that is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the bridging portion. Paired extensions extend radially away from the basic shape such that the diameter of the basic shape is locally increased, thereby facilitating the passage of at least the first functional section through the opening for arranging the insert. According to a preferred embodiment, the insert is configured as a cable guiding structure or a rubber sleeve. For this purpose, preferred materials are especially plastic materials or rubber materials. Such inserts are used, for example, for sealing the opening. The insert is arranged in the opening and can additionally or alternatively have the purpose of enabling other components, such as one or more cables, to be guided through the opening at the same time. The insert then acts, for example, as a cutting protection element. However, such an insert can also be a rubber support for arranging another component, such as a shaft, and the other component is guided through the insert. Such inserts can also be used to decouple two components from each other in terms of vibration technology, etc.

[0006] The insert has functional sections at both ends, and the functional sections preferably abut against the component in a planar manner. The functional sections have a larger diameter than the bridging portion. This results in that guiding the functional sections through an opening with a diameter adapted to the bridging portion is not without problems. Although such inserts typically have a certain degree of softness or flexibility, there is a risk of damage in the case of excessive deformation. In addition, the installation may last for a long time, which may be disadvantageous for the cycle time of the corresponding process. Advantageously, at least two paired extensions are now provided, which extend radially away from the basic shape of the opening such that at least one of the functional sections can be easily guided through. That is, suitably, the extensions define a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the basic shape, especially preferably approximately at a diameter adapted to the size or diameter of at least one functional section.

[0007] Typically, the functional sections have the same shape and / or size. Alternatively, the functional sections can also be configured to be of different sizes. Preferably, the functional sections are configured to be dish-shaped or disc-shaped, especially disc-shaped.

[0008] Preferably, the extensions are configured to be opposed. The extensions suitably cause a local increase in the diameter of the opening. Suitably, one or more of the functional sections can thereby be easily guided through. Suitably, the extensions cover an angular range of, for example, 5° to 15° in the circumferential direction. The extensions are of course relatively small with respect to the total perimeter of the opening. This advantageously ensures that the insert is reliably fixed in the opening via the bridging section.

[0009] In a preferred embodiment, the extensions have a semi-circular shape. A circular contour can in principle have advantages in order to avoid damage when the insert is guided through. However, alternatively, for example for manufacturing-technical reasons, it can also be advantageous if the extensions are implemented to be angular, for example in particular quadrangular.

[0010] As already mentioned, the functional sections configured on the end sides are preferably configured to be dish-shaped or disc-shaped. The functional sections preferably abut against the respective components in a planar manner in the assembled state of the insert. The distance of the functional sections is suitably approximately equal to or at least approximately equal to the thickness of the component in the region of the insert. In one embodiment, the component can also be configured to be multi-piece. This means that the component has a plurality of component sections or component single parts, wherein a first functional section is arranged at the first component section and a second functional section is arranged at the second component section. The opening is correspondingly formed by two component sections which are arranged one above the other.

[0011] Suitably, the functional sections cover the extensions. That is to say, suitably, the functional sections are designed or dimensioned such that the extensions are covered or sealed or are covered or are sealed. In other words, the extensions are no longer visible after the insert has been arranged. This ensures, for example, that a sealing effect is always ensured.

[0012] In one embodiment, the opening can also have multiple pairs of extensions. This can be suitable in order to make the arrangement or the arrangement direction of the insert more variable.

[0013] In a preferred embodiment, the insert has at least one void extending along the longitudinal axis. As already mentioned, the insert can suitably be used for arranging, guiding through, supporting other components or the like. Usually, the void is circular, in particular round, but can also have a different shape. The void is preferably constructed centrally in the bridging section and extends into the functional section, thereby forming a through-opening or a through-hole.

[0014] According to one embodiment, the component has a plurality of openings, each of which has a pair of extensions, and the paired extensions are oriented differently from each other. For example, in the case of three openings, the extensions have an angular offset of 120° relative to each other, and in the case of four openings, they have an angular offset of 90° accordingly, etc. This ensures that when the insert is used to fasten the component, no unintentional longitudinal or rotational movement occurs.

[0015] According to a preferred embodiment, the component is configured or arranged for use in a motor vehicle. For example, the component is a sheet component and the openings are, for example, assembly holes for electrical components such as controllers. Suitably, the extensions can be produced or processed by the same manufacturing method as the openings themselves, preferably also in the same working step. This is feasible, for example, by stamping.

[0016] Advantageously, the opening or hole profile of the component is currently extended by at least two lateral notches currently referred to as extensions. The width, diameter, and transition radius of the notches are adapted to the profile of the elastic deformation of the insert. Through the notches or extensions, a slightly deformed insert can be inserted without excessive squeezing. After the insert relaxes, the insert is suitably centered by the remaining opening walls. For assembly, for example, the insert is slightly compressed by hand. In this way, the insert can be inserted halfway into the hole profile, the part still outside is rotated and swung in (eingeschwenkt), and is fully snapped in (eingeknüpft) from above into the opening by slight pressure. Since such rubber sleeves are widely used as common decoupling elements and cutting protection parts for cables in through-holes and guiding structures, a very large application field is advantageously created.

[0017] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle having at least one component according to the invention. Description of the Drawings

[0018] Other advantages and features result from the following description of embodiments of the insert or component with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0019] In the drawings:

[0020] Figure 1 Shows an embodiment of the insert;

[0021] Figure 2 Shows an embodiment of the component according to the invention. Detailed Description

[0022] Figure 1A side view of the insert 40 is shown in the upper image half in a schematic view. The bridging portion 42 can be seen, which has a first functional section 44 and a second functional section 46 on the end side. The insert 40 extends along the longitudinal axis L. In the lower image half, the insert is shown turned down by 90°, so that the gap 48 extending along the longitudinal axis L can be seen here. This gap is used, for example, for arranging fastening elements, such as screws, or for guiding elements, such as cables, especially power supply cables or the like, through. The first functional section 44 and the second functional section 46 are currently constructed identically, i.e., especially of the same size as well.

[0023] Figure 2 A sketch of the component 10 with three openings 20 is shown in a top view, each of which has an extended portion 24 constructed in pairs. In particular, it can be seen that each opening 20 has a basic shape 22 that can be called circular. The extended portion 24 extends radially away from this basic shape such that the diameter of the basic shape 22 is locally expanded radially. This advantageously enables the functional sections of an insert, such as sketched in Figure 1 to be guided through such a pair of extended portions. The arrangement of the insert 40 is schematically shown in the left opening 20, see the first functional section 44 arranged in a dashed line, which covers the extended portion 24 of the corresponding opening 20. The gap 48 of the insert is also sketched, which extends perpendicular to the drawing plane and along the longitudinal axis L. It can be seen that the extended portions 24 are offset from each other at an angle of currently 120° with respect to each other. Thereby, when the insert is used for arranging fastening elements, an unintentional longitudinal movement or rotational movement of the component can be suitably avoided. Suitably, the diameter of the opening 20 can be locally expanded radially via the extended portion. In other words, the basic shape 22 is locally expanded radially, whereby an insert, such as a rubber sleeve or a cable guiding structure, can advantageously be inserted without excessive squeezing. At the same time, the centering of the insert in the opening is ensured via the basic shape 22. For assembly, the insert, which is suitably made of an elastically deformable material, especially a corresponding plastic or rubber material, is slightly compressed. In this way, the insert can be inserted halfway into the opening, the part still outside is swung in by rotation and fully snapped into the opening from above by slight pressure.

[0024] List of reference numerals

[0025] 10 Component

[0026] 20 Opening

[0027] 22 Basic shape

[0028] 24 Extended portion

[0029] 40 Insert, insert

[0030] 42 Bridging part

[0031] 44 First functional section

[0032] 46 Second functional section

[0033] 48 Gap

[0034] L Longitudinal axis, central axis

Claims

1. Component (10), The component has at least one opening (20) in which an insert (40) is arranged, wherein, The insert (40) has a bridging portion (42) and a first functional section (44) at a first end and a second functional section (46) at a second end, The functional sections (44, 46) abut against the component (10) on both sides, The bridging portion (42) passes through the opening (20), and The opening (20) has a basic shape (22) that is adapted to the cross-sectional shape of the bridging portion (42), and Pairs of extensions (24) extend radially away from the basic shape (22) such that the diameter of the basic shape (22) is locally increased, thereby facilitating the passage of at least the first functional section (44) through the opening (20) for arranging the insert (40).

2. The component (10) according to claim 1, Among them, The extensions (24) are configured to be opposed.

3. The component (10) according to claim 1 or 2, Among them, The extensions (24) have a semi-circular shape.

4. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, Among them, The end-side functional sections (44, 46) are configured to be dish-shaped.

5. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, Among them, The functional sections (44, 46) cover the extensions (24).

6. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, having multiple pairs of extensions (24).

7. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, Among them, The insert (40) has at least one void (46) extending along the longitudinal axis (L).

8. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, Among them, The component (10) has a plurality of openings (20), each opening having a pair of extensions (24), and The pairs of extensions (24) arranged in pairs are respectively oriented differently.

9. The component (10) according to any one of the above claims, Among them, The component (10) is constructed or arranged for use in a motor vehicle.

10. A motor vehicle having at least one component (10) according to any one of the above claims.

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