Partition device for the interior of a motor vehicle

Abstract

Separating device (3) for an interior (R) of a motor vehicle (P) comprising a flexible separating element (4) which, in a vehicle-mounted state, assumes at least one functional position in which the separating element (4) is stretched at least partially over a surface and separates different areas (1, 2) of the interior (R) from one another, at least one dimensionally stable stiffening element (9) which is connected to an end face (10) of the separating element (4), and at least one fastening element (5) which is movably connected to the stiffening element (9) and by means of which the separating element (4) is attached in the functional position to a vehicle-side mounting receptacle (7), wherein a guide device (12, 13) is provided which is connected at one end to the fastening element (5) and at the other end to the stiffening element (9),by means of which the fastening element (5) is guided linearly movable in at least one guide plane (F) relative to the stiffening element (9), characterized in that the fastening element (5) is guided linearly movable in an arc-shaped manner in the guide plane (F) by means of the guide device (12, 13).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a partition device for the interior of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] Such a partitioning device is known from DE 10 2013 223 563 A1. The partitioning device is designed as a luggage compartment net for a motor vehicle. The luggage compartment net has a mesh section that is attached at the top to a support rod, which is provided on opposite ends with telescopically sliding mounting bolts. Each mounting bolt is axially pre-tensioned outwards by a spring force. A handle serves to allow the mounting bolt to be inserted into the support rod while generating a restoring force.

[0003] Another separating device is known from EP 0 649 778 A1. This known separating device is designed as a safety net arrangement for a station wagon and features a flexible separating element in the form of a safety net. When mounted on the vehicle, the safety net assumes a functional position. In this position, the safety net is stretched vertically and transversely across the vehicle in sections, thus separating the passenger compartment from the cargo area of ​​the station wagon. This is intended to prevent objects from the cargo area from being thrown into the passenger compartment and injuring vehicle occupants in the event of a frontal collision. A dimensionally stable stiffening element in the form of a tubular rod is arranged at a leading edge of the safety net. The tubular rod extends straight and parallel to the leading edge of the safety net.A fastening element in the form of a retaining clip is inserted into a lateral opening in the tubular rod. In the functional position, the safety net is attached to a vehicle-side mounting point by means of the retaining clip. With the known separation device, the retaining clip can be pulled out of the lateral opening of the tubular rod to a limited extent.

[0004] The object of the invention is to create a separating device of the type mentioned above which enables simplified vehicle-side assembly and / or disassembly.

[0005] This problem is solved by the features of claim 1. By means of the guide device, the fastening element is movable in an improved manner in at least one guide plane relative to the stiffening element – ​​and thus relative to the separating element. This allows, for example, the compensation of positional tolerances of the mounting receptacle with respect to a transverse direction of the vehicle, and additionally, positional tolerances with respect to a vertical direction of the vehicle. The solution according to the invention thus enables simplified assembly and / or disassembly of the separating device in the interior of the vehicle. In this way, the solution according to the invention ensures that the stiffening element and the separating element are always correctly aligned in their functional position, which is therefore independent of any positional tolerances of the mounting receptacle. This also results in a pleasing appearance and thus an improved perceived quality of the separating device.The flexible separating element can be designed, in particular, as a knitted fabric, woven fabric, mesh, or the like. In its functional position, the separating element is preferably stretched substantially vertically and in the transverse direction of the vehicle. The dimensionally stable stiffening element is preferably made of a tubular or flat strip semi-finished product of metal or a dimensionally stable plastic. The stiffening element can be connected to the end face of the separating element by positive locking, force locking, and / or material locking. For this purpose, the end face can be provided with a reinforcing section, for example, in the form of a binding strip or the like. The fastening element is preferably designed in the form of a positive locking element, for example, as a hook, mushroom head, or the like.Accordingly, the vehicle-side mounting receptacle is preferably an opening designed and adapted to the fastening element in such a way as to create a releasable, positive-locking connection with the fastening element. The guide device serves as the relatively movable connection between the fastening and the stiffening element and is designed such that the fastening element is linearly movable relative to the stiffening element in the guide plane. The guide plane can, for example, be oriented essentially parallel to a clamping plane in which the flexible separating element is clamped in its functional position. The fastening element can be guided linearly by the guide device along a first guide axis and additionally along a second guide axis.Alternatively or additionally, the fastening element can be guided linearly along a guide axis that is inclined and / or curved in the guide plane by means of the guide device. The guide device is preferably a sliding guide device.

[0006] The solution according to the invention is particularly advantageously suited for use as a partition between the cargo and passenger compartments of a station wagon. However, the solution according to the invention can also be used for other passenger cars that do not have a structural separation between the passenger and cargo compartments, for example, a sedan or hatchback with the rear seats folded down. The solution according to the invention is not limited to use in passenger cars, however, and can, for example, also be used as a partition between the cab of a truck and an adjacent rest area.

[0007] According to the invention, the fastening element is guided linearly in an arc-shaped manner in the guide plane by means of the guide device. For this purpose, for example, the stiffening element can extend longitudinally in an arc-shaped manner, at least in sections, in the guide plane, and the fastening element can be guided linearly along the curved stiffening element by means of the guide direction. Alternatively or additionally, the guide device can have a guide track that is curved in an arc-shaped manner in the guide plane. In this embodiment of the invention, the fastening element can therefore be displaced linearly along a guide axis that is curved in the guide plane. This embodiment of the invention allows for particularly variable compensation of positional tolerances of the vehicle-side mounting receptacle.

[0008] In one embodiment of the invention, the stiffening element has an arc-shaped longitudinal segment extending in the guide plane, along which the fastening element is guided for linear movement by means of the guide device. The arc-shaped segment is preferably curved at least 45°, more preferably at approximately 90°. It is advantageous if the arc-shaped segment is arranged at a corner region of the separating element. In this respect, the arc-shaped segment can be arranged – with respect to a clamping plane in which the separating element is clamped in the functional position – in a lateral upper or lateral lower corner region of the separating element. This is a particularly simple and structurally uncomplicated embodiment of the invention.

[0009] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide device comprises a guide element which has a guide opening at one end that encompasses the stiffening element circumferentially in a loop- or eyelet-like manner, and which is joined to the fastening element at the other end. The guide opening thus serves to receive the stiffening element. The guide opening and the stiffening element are preferably slidably movable relative to each other. The guide opening can, for example, be designed in the form of an eyelet, a loop, a helix, or a loop. The guide element can preferably be made of metal or plastic in a dimensionally stable manner, or of a textile or non-textile material web in a dimensionally compliant, in particular flexible, manner.

[0010] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide element has at its other end two spaced-apart opposing connecting sections, which are joined by a connecting extension of the fastening element arranged between the connecting sections. The connecting sections can, in particular, each be designed in the form of a tab or flag and bear flat against the connecting extension. The connecting extension is preferably flattened. The joining connection between the connecting sections and the connecting extension can be force-fit, form-fit, and / or material-fit. Preferably, the connecting sections are connected to the connecting extension by means of at least one screw and / or rivet connection.If the guide element is made of a form-conforming material sheet, it is advantageous to provide a dimensionally stable fixing element on the outside of the joint between the connecting sections and any connecting elements, in the thickness direction of the joint. The fixing elements can, for example, be in the form of a washer or the like.

[0011] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide element is designed to be flexible, at least in sections. This embodiment of the invention allows for even better compensation of positional tolerances of the vehicle-side mounting device. For this purpose, the guide element is preferably made of a textile or non-textile material web.

[0012] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide element is designed as a belt loop made of webbing. The webbing can be a standard webbing used in automotive engineering, such as that used in seat belts. The belt loop forms, at one end, the guide opening that loops around the stiffening element. At the other end, the belt loop has two connecting sections, each in the form of a belt tab. The connecting extension of the fastening element is preferably inserted between the belt tabs.

[0013] In a further embodiment of the invention, the guide device comprises a sleeve element enclosing the stiffening element, against which the guide element glides at least partially. The sleeve element serves in particular to encase the stiffening element. Preferably, the material properties of the sleeve element are matched to the material properties of the guide element such that an advantageous sliding pairing is achieved between the sleeve element and the guide element. This allows the fastening element to be moved in the guide plane relative to the stiffening element with minimal operator effort during assembly and / or disassembly of the separating device.

[0014] In a further embodiment of the invention, the casing element is joined to the flexible separating structure at opposite end faces, with the stiffening element being inserted into the casing element. Consequently, the casing element forms a cavity, a recess, or the like, into which the stiffening element is inserted. Preferably, the casing element is closed at opposite end faces. The casing element can be joined to the flexible separating structure at the end faces by force-fit, form-fit, and / or material-fit connection. If the casing element is made from a textile or non-textile fabric, it is advantageous if the opposite end faces are sewn to the flexible separating structure.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the sheath element is designed as a belt tube made from a webbing strap, which in particular has a longitudinal seam that is preferably positioned facing the fastening element. The webbing strap can be a standard webbing strap used in automotive engineering, such as that used for seat belts. The webbing strap can preferably be curved in a tubular shape in the transverse direction, resulting in a substantially circular cross-section. To produce the belt tube, the webbing strap can be butt-stitched or overlapped along a longitudinal direction in the circumferential direction, forming a longitudinal seam. To prevent damage, the longitudinal seam is preferably positioned facing the fastening element.

[0016] Further advantages and features of the invention will become apparent from the claims. A preferred embodiment of the invention is described below and illustrated with reference to the drawings. Fig. Figure 1 shows a schematic, broken-up side view of a station wagon with an embodiment of a separating device according to the invention. Fig. 2 in a schematic representation in the direction of a vehicle longitudinal axis the separating device according to Fig. 1 in a functional position, Fig. 3 in an enlarged schematic detail view the separating device according to the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 in an area I according to Fig. 2, Fig. 4 in a further schematic representation, area I of the separating device according to the Fig. 1 to 3 with individual components graphically hidden and Fig. 5, Fig. 6 a fastening element of the separating device joined with a guide element according to the Fig. 1 to 4 in a schematic side view in assembled state ( Fig. 5) and in a schematic exploded view ( Fig. 6).

[0017] According to Fig. A motor vehicle in the form of a station wagon P has an interior R. The interior R has different areas, namely a passenger compartment 1 and a cargo compartment 2. A partition 3 is provided in the longitudinal direction X between the passenger compartment 1 and the cargo compartment 2. This prevents any objects located in the cargo compartment 2 from being thrown into the passenger compartment 1 in the event of a frontal collision and thereby injuring the vehicle occupants.

[0018] As particularly evident Fig. As can be seen in Figure 2, the separating device 3 has a flexible separating structure 4 in the form of a safety net. In the following Fig. 1 and Fig. In the vehicle-mounted state shown in Figure 2, the flexible separating element 4 assumes a functional position. In this functional position, the flexible separating element 4 is stretched across at least part of its surface. In this case, the flexible separating element 4 extends essentially vertically in the transverse direction Y of the vehicle and thus essentially parallel to a YZ plane of the combination vehicle P. The outer contour of the flexible separating element 4 is essentially rectangular when viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle.

[0019] To tension the flexible separating element 4 in the functional position, the separating device 3 has upper fastening elements 5 and lower fastening elements 6. The upper fastening elements 5 are each attached to a vehicle-side mounting receptacle 7. For the sake of clarity, the upper mounting receptacles 7 are not shown in detail in the drawing and are designed such that the upper fastening elements 5 can be detachably and positively locked to the vehicle. The lower fastening elements 6 are each designed in the form of a webbing strap. The lower fastening elements 6 interact with a vehicle-side lower mounting receptacle 8. The lower mounting receptacles 8 are only shown schematically in the drawing and can, for example, be designed in the form of a hook or a tongue. As shown in the drawing... Fig. As can be seen from Figure 3, the separating device 3 has at least one dimensionally stable stiffening element 9, which is connected to an end face 10 of the flexible separating structure 4. The dimensionally stable stiffening element 9 is in the form of a round rod and is connected, as described in more detail below, to both the upper end face 10 and a lateral end face 11 of the flexible separating structure 4.

[0020] Based on Fig. 2. It is evident that the separating device 3 is essentially mirror-symmetrical about a central longitudinal axis of the combination vehicle P. In this respect, a further dimensionally stable stiffening element is present in the area of ​​the - with respect to the plane of the drawing. Fig. 2 - upper right fastening element 5. The upper left fastening element 5 and the upper right fastening element 5, as well as their respective associated dimensionally stable stiffening element 9, each have the same design and function. To avoid repetition, only the following section will describe in more detail the Fig. The visible fastening element 5 and the associated stiffening element 9 are described. The corresponding description applies accordingly to the upper right fastening element 5 and the associated stiffening element.

[0021] The separating device 3 provides a guide device 12, 13 connected at one end to the fastening element 5 and at the other end to the stiffening element 9. By means of the guide device 12, 13, the fastening element 5 is guided in at least one guide plane F – which in this case is the plane of the drawing. Fig. 3 corresponds to the stiffening element 9, which is guided in a linearly movable manner. This allows for easy compensation of positional tolerances in the vehicle-side mounting receptacle 7 and facilitates simplified assembly and / or disassembly of the separating device 3 in the functional position 4. In particular, the guide device 12, 13 can compensate for positional tolerances in the vehicle-side upper left mounting receptacle 7 with respect to the vehicle's transverse direction Y and additionally with respect to the vehicle's vertical direction Z, as well as for tolerances in the clear width between the upper vehicle-side mounting receptacles 7.

[0022] In the present case, the guide device 12, 13 has a guide element 12 (cf. Fig. 5, Fig. 6) The guide element 12 has a guide opening 14 at one end. The guide opening 14 surrounds the stiffening element 9 circumferentially in the direction of a loop or eyelet. At the other end, the guide element 12 is joined to the fastening element 5. The fastening element 5 has a longitudinally extended suspension shaft 15 and a mushroom head 16 arranged at the end face of the suspension shaft 15 for a positive-locking connection with the vehicle-side mounting receptacle 7. At an end face opposite the mushroom head 16, the fastening element 5 has a connecting extension 17. The connecting extension 17 is flattened compared to the suspension shaft 15 and is designed for connection with the guide element 12. For connection with the fastening element 5, the guide element 12 has two spaced-apart, opposing connecting sections 18 at an end face opposite the guide opening 14.In the assembled state, the connecting extension 17 is arranged between and joined to the connecting sections 18. In this case, the joining connection between the fastening element 5 and the guide element 12 is a riveted connection comprising two rivets 19.

[0023] The guide element is designed as a belt loop 12 made from a webbing strap. The belt loop 12 is made from a webbing strap commonly used in automotive engineering, such as that used for seat belts. The connecting sections of the webbing strap 12 are each designed in the form of a belt tab 18. In particular, to prevent the rivet connection in the area of ​​the belt tabs 18 from tearing out, dimensionally stable fixing plates 20 are provided. The fixing plates 20 are each arranged on an outer side of the respective belt tab 18 facing away from the connecting extension 17. The rivets 19 thus rest against the fixing plates 20 at both the head and foot ends, thereby preventing the rivet connection from tearing out of the belt tabs 18 in the event of a crash.

[0024] As particularly evident Fig. As can be seen in Figure 4, the stiffening element 9 has a longitudinally extending arc-shaped section 21 in the guide plane. The arc-shaped section 21 is curved at approximately 90°. On both sides of the arc-shaped section 21, the stiffening element 9 has a straight profile section 22. The arc-shaped section 21 and the profile sections 22 are integrally connected. The stiffening element 9 is thus designed as a molded part made from a pipe section, although this is not strictly necessary. The guide opening 14 of the guide element surrounds the arc-shaped section 21 in the circumferential direction. In this way, the fastening element 5 is guided in an arc-shaped linear movement relative to the stiffening element 9 in the guide plane F.

[0025] The guide device 12, 13 optionally further comprises a sheathing element 13 enclosing the stiffening element 9. Based on Fig. Figure 3 shows the sheath element 13 with dashed lines. The guide element 12, more precisely: the guide opening 14 of the belt loop 12, rests against the sheath element 13 in a sliding manner. In this case, the sheath element is designed as a belt tube 13 made of a webbing. The belt tube 13 is joined at longitudinally opposite end ends 23, 24, each with the flexible separating element 4. For this purpose, the end ends 23, 24 are connected by a [missing information - likely a specific element or feature] with respect to the plane of the drawing. Fig.3 - upper binding strip 25 and left binding strip 26 are sewn together. The binding strips 25 and 26 serve as edge reinforcement for the flexible separating element 4 and are firmly connected to it in a generally known manner. The stiffening element 9 is inserted into the belt tube 13 and is thus at least indirectly firmly connected to the flexible separating element 4. In this case, the belt tube 13 has a manufacturing-related longitudinal seam L. The longitudinal seam L is located on an outer side of the belt tube 13 facing the fastening element 5. This prevents the longitudinal seam L from being overstressed during a sliding movement of the guide element 12 along the belt tube 13.

[0026] In addition, the flexible separating structure 4 is reinforced all around at the edges and, besides the upper binding band 25 and the left binding band 26, also has a right binding band 27, a lower binding band 28 and at least one obliquely extended binding band 29 arranged in the area of ​​the stiffening element 9.

Claims

[1] Separating device (3) for an interior (R) of a motor vehicle (P) comprising a flexible separating element (4) which, in a vehicle-mounted state, assumes at least one functional position in which the separating element (4) is stretched at least partially over a surface and separates different areas (1, 2) of the interior (R) from one another, at least one dimensionally stable stiffening element (9) which is connected to an end face (10) of the separating element (4), and at least one fastening element (5) which is movably connected to the stiffening element (9) and by means of which the separating element (4) is attached in the functional position to a vehicle-side mounting receptacle (7), wherein a guide device (12, 13) is provided which is connected at one end to the fastening element (5) and at the other end to the stiffening element (9),by means of which the fastening element (5) is guided linearly movable in at least one guide plane (F) relative to the stiffening element (9), characterized by , that the fastening element (5) is guided in an arc-shaped linear movement in the guide plane (F) by means of the guide device (12, 13). [2] Separating device (3) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the stiffening element (9) has an arc-shaped longitudinal arc section (21) in the guide plane (F) on which the fastening element (5) is guided linearly by means of the guide device (12, 13). [3] Separating device (3) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the guide device (12, 13) has a guide element (12) which has at one end a guide opening (14) which encompasses the stiffening element (9) in a circumferential direction in a loop or eyelet-like manner, and which is joined at the other end to the fastening element (5). [4] Separating device (3) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the guide element (12) has at the other end two spaced-apart opposing connecting sections (18) which are joined together with a connecting extension (17) of the fastening element (5) arranged between the connecting sections (18). [5] Separating device (3) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by , that the guide element (12) is designed to be flexible in bending at least in sections. [6] Separating device (3) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized by , that the guide element is designed as a belt loop (12) made from a webbing strap. [7] Separating device (3) according to any one of claims 3 to 6, characterized by , that the guide device (12, 13) has a covering element (13) enclosing the stiffening element (9), against which the guide element (12) rests in a sliding manner at least in sections. [8] Separating device (3) according to claim 7, characterized by , that the shell element (13) is joined to the flexible separating structure (4) at opposite end ends (23, 24), with the stiffening element (9) being inserted into the shell element (13). [9] Separating device (3) according to claim 7 or 8, characterized by , that the casing element is designed as a webbing tube (13) made from a webbing strap, which in particular has a longitudinal seam (L) which is preferably positioned facing the fastening element (5).

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