Motor vehicle with pre-assembled center console module

Abstract

motor vehicle with a prefabricated center console module (1) installed in a center console (2) of the motor vehicle, which is shoeed and clipped into a vehicle-side base carrier (12), wherein - the prefabricated center console module (1) comprises a carrier (3) and at least the following attachments: trim panel (3.1), control unit (4) for an air conditioning system, switch unit (5), chassis switch (6) or storage compartment (7) with trim panel (8), knee pads (9), trim panels, cover elements (10), ashtray (11) or storage compartment (11') with trim panel, wherein the attachments are fastened to the carrier (3) by means of clip connections that are not visible from the outside when installed, - the base support (12) is made of magnesium die-casting, - the center console module (1) is predominantly fastened by means of undercut connections and clip connections, - the required locking elements are molded onto the carrier (3) of the center console module (1) and are manufactured together with the carrier (3) of the center console module (1) using the injection molding process.

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a motor vehicle equipped with a center console module.

[0002] DE 44 36 420 C5 discloses a center console for a motor vehicle that extends from an instrument panel between the front seats into the vehicle interior. The known center console is equipped with standard control elements and has an add-on console that also supports several control elements, which may, for example, be part of an optional extra. By designing the center console as a base component to which one or more add-on components can be attached according to the customer's special equipment requirements, a large number of different center console variants can be produced cost-effectively.

[0003] From DE 198 26 943 C2 a tunnel lining for a motor vehicle with a support structure is known in which at least one receiving space is provided.

[0004] From DE 20 2004 007 597 U1 a motor vehicle is known with a prefabricated center console module installed in a center console of the motor vehicle.

[0005] From DE 43 30 439 A1 a trim part (roof lining) for a motor vehicle is known.

[0006] DE 199 32 772 A1 discloses a center console with a console frame for vehicles to which functional and trim parts can be attached as add-on parts.

[0007] The present invention addresses the problem of being able to produce a motor vehicle with a large number of different variants of a center console in a cost-effective and at the same time weight-optimized manner.

[0008] This problem is solved according to the invention by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are the subject matter of the dependent claims.

[0009] The present invention is based on the general idea of ​​designing a prefabricated center console module in the form of a modular system, so that it can be delivered prefabricated to a final vehicle assembly plant and installed there in virtually any number of equipment variants. The prefabricated center console module for installation in a center console comprises a support and at least the following add-on parts: a control unit for an air conditioning system, a switch unit, a chassis switch or a storage compartment with a decorative panel, a knee pad, general panels or cover elements, an ashtray or a storage compartment with a decorative panel. The latter, for example, represents the alternative between a smoking and a non-smoking center console.In general, the add-on components are attached to the center console module support using clips and / or screw connections that are not visible from the outside when installed. This makes assembly of the center console module comparatively simple while also enabling a wide variety of variants. In particular, the prefabricated center console module makes it possible to completely prefabricate it in a pre-production process and integrate it into the final vehicle assembly shortly before completion. The modularization achieved in this way significantly reduces the logistical effort required for final vehicle assembly. Furthermore, the clips and / or screw connections, which are not visible from the outside when installed, enable visually and aesthetically pleasing production.Of course, during pre-assembly of the center console module, a holding concept (component centering) also makes it possible to achieve close and even joint coordination without the influence of vehicle tolerances. In particular, it is conceivable that the prefabricated center console module can be prefabricated in a wide variety of decorative variants and with a wide variety of add-on parts in a separate factory and then simply fed into the final assembly. At the same time, the base support is made of die-cast magnesium. In an advantageous development of the solution according to the invention, the support is acoustically decoupled from the center console of the motor vehicle and / or from at least one of the add-on parts. This results in significantly increased driving comfort, since rattling or structure-borne noise transmission between the add-on parts or the support and the center console can be reliably prevented. Such acoustic decoupling can, for example,can be achieved through appropriate insulation elements.

[0010] According to the invention, the center console module is shoed and clipped into a vehicle-mounted base support. To simplify installation of the center console module in the vehicle's future center console, undercut connections and clip connections are predominantly used to secure the center console module. The locking elements required for this are molded onto the center console module support, in particular, they are injection-molded, allowing them to be manufactured together with the center console module support using an injection molding process.

[0011] Further important features and advantages of the invention emerge from the subclaims, from the drawings and from the associated description of the figures based on the drawings.

[0012] It is understood that the features mentioned above and those to be explained below can be used not only in the combination specified in each case, but also in other combinations or on their own, without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0013] Preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description, wherein the same reference numerals refer to the same or similar or functionally identical components.

[0014] They show, schematically, Fig. 1 an exploded view of a pre-assembly of a landing gear switch, Fig. 2 a representation of a pre-assembly of a decorative panel and an ashtray, Fig. 3 a pre-assembly of an operating unit for an air conditioning system and the chassis switch in the carrier of a center console module, Fig. 4 a pre-assembly of a decorative panel, Fig. 5 shows an assembly of the center console module on a center console of a motor vehicle according to the invention, Fig. 6 a final clipping of a cover panel in the area of ​​a Tiptronic gearshift.

[0015] According to the Fig. 1-6, has a prefabricated center console module 1 for installation in a center console 2 (cf. Fig. 5 and Fig. 6) of a motor vehicle not otherwise shown, a carrier 3 and at least the following attachments: a panel 3.1, an operating unit 4 for an air conditioning system (cf. Fig. 3), a switch unit 5 (cf. 3), a landing gear switch 6 or a storage compartment 7 that can be installed instead of this landing gear switch 6 (cf. Fig. 1) with corresponding decorative panels 8, side knee pads 9, panels or cover elements 10 (cf. Fig. 4), an ashtray 11 with a decorative panel (ashtray), or a storage compartment 11' with a corresponding decorative panel that can be installed instead. All of the aforementioned add-on components are attached to the support 3 of the center console module 1 via clips and / or screw connections that are not visible from the outside when installed, thus achieving a visually high-quality and aesthetically flawless overall impression when installed.

[0016] The according to the Fig. The support 3 shown in Figure 3 can be made, for example, of plastic, in particular using a two-component injection molding process, wherein the above-mentioned add-on parts are acoustically decoupled from the support 3 or the support 3 is acoustically decoupled from the center console 2 to increase acoustic comfort in the motor vehicle. The center console module 1 is attached to a vehicle-side base support 12 of the center console 2 by shoeing and clipping. The base support 12 is made, in particular, of die-cast magnesium and is therefore comparatively lightweight.

[0017] With the center console module 1, it is possible to prefabricate it in virtually any variant and then supply it to vehicle assembly in a prefabricated state, which significantly reduces the previously considerable logistics effort involved in vehicle assembly. At the same time, it also allows for the separation of the assembly processes of the center console module 1 and the vehicle itself, something that was previously impossible to achieve.

[0018] The center console 2 is essentially assembled as follows: First, the following attachments are connected to the carrier 3 of the center console module 1: Panel 3.1, control unit 4 for an air conditioning system, switch unit 5, chassis switch 6, storage compartment 7 with corresponding decorative panels 8, knee pads 9, panels or cover elements 10, ashtray 11 or storage compartment 11' with decorative panel. The center console module 1, prefabricated according to individual customer requirements, is then shoed and clipped into the vehicle-side base support 12, whereby the add-on parts are generally attached to the support 3 of the center console module 1 via clips and / or screw connections that are not visible from the outside when installed. The process steps mentioned so far are described in the Fig. 1 to 5. In the Fig. Finally, a transmission / selector housing screw connection is tightened at 6, establishing electrical contact between the individual attachments 4 to 6 and 11, 11' and the vehicle's electrical system. Finally, a Tiptronic cover panel 13 is clipped into place.

[0019] The assembly of the center console module 1 on the center console 2 of the motor vehicle according to the invention is thus comparatively simple.

Claims

[1] Motor vehicle with a prefabricated centre console module (1) installed in a centre console (2) of the motor vehicle, which is shoed and clipped into a vehicle-side base support (12), wherein - the prefabricated center console module (1) has a support (3) and at least the following attachments: panel (3.1), control unit (4) for an air conditioning system, switch unit (5), chassis switch (6) or storage compartment (7) with decorative panel (8), knee pads (9), panels, cover elements (10), ashtray (11) or storage compartment (11') with decorative panel, wherein the attachments are attached to the support (3) via clip connections that are not visible from the outside when installed, - the base support (12) is made of die-cast magnesium, - the centre console module (1) is predominantly fastened by means of undercut connections and clip connections, - the locking elements required for this purpose are formed on the support (3) of the center console module (1) and are manufactured together with the support (3) of the center console module (1) by injection molding. [2] Motor vehicle according to claim 1, characterized by that the carrier (3) is made of plastic using a two-component injection molding process. [3] Motor vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the support (3) is acoustically decoupled from the center console (2) of the motor vehicle and / or from at least one of the attachments.

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