Attachment part for a vehicle as well as a vehicle with such an attachment part

Abstract

An attachment (2) for a vehicle (1), comprising at least one outer panel (3), wherein the at least one outer panel (3) is made of plastic, in assembly having at least one first surface area (4) directed away from the vehicle (1) and one second surface area (5) directed towards the vehicle (1), as well as at least one receiving area in which a functional element (6) is arranged, wherein said receiving area has a hole (7) in the outer panel (3), which hole (7) is bounded at its edge by a mounting web (8) formed integrally with the outer panel (3) in the mounted state of the attachment (2) on the vehicle (1), to which the functional element (6) is attached, wherein the mounting web (8) has at its free end at least one offset mounting flange (9) directed away from the hole (7),and wherein the mounting flange (9) has at least one mounting eye (10) for a mounting screw (12) of the functional element (6).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an add-on part for a vehicle with at least one outer panel made of plastic according to the combination of features of claim 1 of the invention. According to claim 8 of the invention, it further relates to a vehicle with such an add-on part.

[0002] Body parts of this type, in particular doors, flaps, hoods, fenders, body side panels and roofs, are generally known from prior use in various embodiments and generally feature a dimensionally stable supporting structure and at least one outer panel concealing it from the outside of the vehicle. A functional element can be attached to the supporting structure, which, for example, has or is formed by an inner sheet metal panel, and is accessible or visible from the outside through a bore in the outer panel or an outer sheet metal panel.

[0003] In this regard, DE 10 2008 035 059 A1 describes a motor vehicle with a door that has a movable emblem as an operating device. The emblem is visible and accessible from the outside through a recess in the outer sheet metal and is pivotably connected to a receptacle that is screwed to an inner sheet metal panel of the door. For some time now, there has been a need in vehicle manufacturing to produce such add-on parts, at least partially, from plastic.

[0004] In this respect, DE 10 2010 042 939 A1 describes a vehicle hatch with a one-piece carrier made of a thermoplastic material, which includes mechanical reinforcing and / or stiffening elements. Functional elements are integrally molded and / or integrated into the carrier. These functional elements include, for example, a lamp housing, a recess for a logo, or a recess for a license plate.

[0005] From DE 100 45 224 A1, an attachment in the form of a tailgate of a vehicle with at least one outer panel is also known, wherein the at least one outer panel in assembly has at least one first surface area directed away from the vehicle and one second surface area directed towards the vehicle as well as at least one receiving area in which a functional element in the form of a lock with a cover is arranged, wherein the said receiving area has a hole in the outer panel, which hole is limited at its edge by a mounting web which, in the mounted state of the attachment on the vehicle, is directed towards the vehicle and is formed integrally with the outer panel, and to which the functional element is attached.

[0006] From CN 1 06 427 813 A, a radiator grille cover for a vehicle with a through-hole is known, which through-hole can be closed by means of a logo pivotally mounted on the radiator grille cover. A hinge is provided for this purpose, which has a curved sheet metal.

[0007] From DE 10 2014 107 407 A1, a motor vehicle with a handle assembly is known, which handle assembly comprises a handle and a housing. The housing is inserted into a recess of a flap or tailgate of the motor vehicle and fastened there. The housing is cylindrical and has at its first longitudinal end a mounting collar with mounting eyes, each with a mounting hole for attachment to the flap. The handle is rotatably mounted at the second longitudinal end of the housing.

[0008] From DE 10 2014 014 471 A1, a rear locking system for a motor vehicle is known, comprising a cylindrical lock receptacle for fixing to a tailgate or body of the motor vehicle for a lock housing that can be inserted into the lock receptacle and has an external emblem cover for lock operation that can be moved between a neutral position and an open position. A locking bayonet fitting is formed between the lock receptacle and the lock housing, which allows the lock housing to be fixed in the lock receptacle by insertion and subsequent rotation in the circumferential direction, whereby the lock housing is locked in an end position.

[0009] For the detachable, yet theft-proof and rattle-free attachment of a company logo in a recess of a vehicle's radiator grille, DE 101 38 186 A1 provides clip connections with radially pivoting spring tongues and ramps, supported by the logo, which can be pivoted for release. These spring tongues and ramps, along with engagement catches for the spring tongues, are located on the rear of an edge area of ​​the recess. This edge area is provided with through holes for the spring tongues, so that after the spring tongues are inserted, the company logo can be pivoted until the spring tongues engage in the engagement catches.

[0010] The object of the invention is to provide an alternative attachment component for a vehicle with at least one outer panel made of plastic, which enables a simple and cost-effective attachment of a functional element accessible from the outside of the vehicle. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide a vehicle with such an attachment component.

[0011] The problem is solved by an add-on part for a vehicle, comprising at least one outer panel, wherein the at least one outer panel is made of plastic, and in assembly has at least one first surface area facing away from the vehicle and one second surface area facing towards the vehicle, as well as at least one receiving area in which a functional element is arranged, wherein said receiving area has a hole in the outer panel, which hole is bounded at its edge by a mounting rib, formed integrally with the outer panel and facing towards the vehicle in the mounted state of the add-on part on the vehicle, to which the functional element is attached, wherein the mounting rib has at least one offset mounting flange facing away from the hole at its free end.and wherein the mounting flange has at least one mounting eye for a mounting screw of the functional element.

[0012] By attaching the functional element to the mounting bracket, which is integrally formed with the outer cover, assembly is simplified and largely independent of any tolerances between an inner part and an outer part or cover. A separate mounting ring, for example, one glued in place, for attaching the functional element to the outer cover is unnecessary. The mounting flange creates a particularly dimensionally stable mounting bracket. The mounting flange provides at least one fastening element in the form of the aforementioned mounting eye. This mounting eye preferably corresponds to a fastening screw of the functional element, which, for example, passes through a bore in the mounting eye and is held by a nut. This nut can be positively engaged by the mounting eye, thus simplifying assembly.

[0013] The dependent claims describe preferred further developments or embodiments of the invention.

[0014] To ensure a stable and secure connection between the functional part and the said outer panel, the mounting tab is preferably formed around the hole.

[0015] According to an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the functional element is an actuating device with an actuating element for the actuating device, in particular manually.

[0016] The actuating element can feature an emblem and / or logo, thus advantageously combining an actuating function with an informational and / or advertising function. However, the invention is not limited to said emblem and / or logo, but also encompasses, for example, a pull handle or similar element not shown in the drawing, both on its own and in combination with said emblem and / or logo.

[0017] The said actuating element is preferably attached to the outer panel by means of the said actuating device, resulting in particular savings in material and assembly costs.

[0018] Preferably, the actuating element is movably attached to the actuating device and is preferably operatively connected to a locking device for the attachment by means of, in particular, mechanical force transmission means such as a Bowden cable and / or linkage. Alternatively, said actuating device can also have a non-movable actuating element, for example in the form of a sensor element, which sensor element is connected, for example, electrically or wirelessly, in particular via radio, to an actuator of said locking device.

[0019] The attachment according to the invention is preferably formed by a door, a flap, a hood, a fender, a body side wall part or a roof of the vehicle.

[0020] The invention also relates to a vehicle with an attachment of the type described above.

[0021] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to an exemplary embodiment schematically illustrated in the drawings. However, it is not limited to this embodiment, but encompasses all embodiments defined by the claims. The drawings show: Fig. 1 extremely schematic a rear view of a vehicle which has an attachment designed according to the invention in the form of a tailgate with an external panel essential to the invention and a functional element, Fig. 2 a perspective view of a section of the outer panel of the tailgate (details “Z” according to Fig. 1) Fig. 3 an interior view of the outer panel without functional element, Fig. 4 the cut “II” after Fig. 3, Fig. 5 the interior view of the outer panel after Fig. 3 and Fig. 4, at the time of equipping it with the functional element, and Fig. 6 the inside view of the outer panel after Fig. 5 including the mounted functional element.

[0022] Fig. Figure 1 shows a vehicle 1, in this case a motor vehicle, with a view of its tailgate. This tailgate is typically a prefabricated add-on part 2, which is attached to the vehicle 1 during final assembly. The tailgate generally has a dimensionally stable structural component made of metal and / or plastic (not shown in the drawing) and at least one outer panel 3 firmly connected to this structural component. The outer panel 3 is made of plastic and, when assembled or installed on the vehicle 1, has a first surface area 4 facing away from the vehicle 1 (i.e., outer surface area) and thus visible from the outside, and a second surface area 5 facing the vehicle 1 (i.e., inner surface area) (see Figure 1). Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5 to Fig. 6).

[0023] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the outer panel 3 has a receiving area for a functional element 6, which receiving area in this case comprises a hole 7 in the outer panel 3. The hole 7 is, according to the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 are located largely in the center of the attachment part 2 or the tailgate. Hole 7 is positioned according to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The outer surface area 5 of the outer panel 3 is bounded at its edge by a mounting web 8, which extends from the second surface area 5 of the outer panel 3 and is made of plastic, pointing towards the vehicle 1. The mounting web 8 is integral with the outer panel 3 and is therefore also made of plastic. The functional element 6 can be attached to the mounting web 8. According to this embodiment, the mounting web 8 has a circumferential hole 7, thereby creating a hollow cylindrical and therefore very dimensionally stable receiving area for the functional element 6, extending in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) of the vehicle.

[0024] According to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. The circumferential mounting web 8 has, at its free end facing the vehicle 1, a fixed mounting flange 9 directed radially away from the hole 7 or hollow cylindrical receiving area. Three mounting eyes 10 are formed on the mounting flange 9, arranged evenly around its circumference. Each mounting eye 10 has a bore 11 for receiving one [item] in the Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 shown fastening screw 12 of the functional element 6.

[0025] As regards the aforementioned functional element 6, this is according to the one in the Fig. 5 and Fig. In the preferred embodiment shown in Figure 6, the actuation device 6a is formed by an actuating device 6a with an actuating element 6b mounted on the actuating device 6a and displaceable relative to the actuating device 6a. The actuating element 6b comprises a logo 13 facing outwards towards the vehicle and thus visible from the outside of the vehicle (see in particular Figure 6). Fig. 1, Fig. 2 and Fig. 5) By means of said fastening screws 12, the actuating device 6a, preferably pre-assembled with the actuating element 6b including logo 13, is fixed or can be fixed to the mounting flange 9 of the mounting bracket 8. According to the Fig. 3 and Fig. 5 the bores 11 of the fastening eyes 10 are each designed as a so-called internal hexagon for the positive locking of a screw nut with external hexagon not shown in the drawing.

[0026] How especially the Fig. 5 and Fig.As can be seen from Figure 6, the actuating device 6a has a connection element 14 for a force transmission means (not shown in the drawing), such as a Bowden cable and / or linkage, by means of which the movable actuating element 6b is operatively connected to, for example, a locking device for the attachment 2, in this case in the form of the tailgate. However, the invention is not limited to this preferred embodiment of the invention, but also encompasses an actuating device 6a with a non-movable actuating element 6b, for example in the form of a sensor element, which is connected, for example, electrically or wirelessly, in particular by radio, to an actuator of said locking device (not shown in the drawing).Furthermore, the invention is not limited to said tailgate, but encompasses any attachment part 2 of a vehicle 1 designed according to the invention, in particular the flap, door, hood, fender, body side wall part or roof of the vehicle 1. Reference symbol list 1 vehicle 2 Attachment part 3 Outer panel 4 first area 5 second area 6 Functional element 6a Actuating device 6b Actuating element 7 holes 8 Mounting bracket 9 Mounting flange 10 Mounting eye 11 bore 12 Mounting screws 13 Logo 14 Connection element

Claims

[1] Attachment part (2) for a vehicle (1), with at least one outer panel (3), wherein the at least one outer panel (3) is made of a plastic, in assembly having at least one first surface area (4) directed away from the vehicle (1) and one second surface area (5) directed towards the vehicle (1), as well as at least one receiving area in which a functional element (6) is arranged, wherein said receiving area has a hole (7) in the outer panel (3), the hole (7) being bounded at its periphery by a mounting web (8) formed integrally with the outer panel (3) in the mounted state of the attachment part (2) on the vehicle (1), to which the functional element (6) is attached, wherein the mounting web (8) has at its free end at least one offset mounting flange (9) directed away from the hole (7),and wherein the mounting flange (9) has at least one mounting eye (10) for a mounting screw (12) of the functional element (6). [2] Attachment part (2) according to claim 1, characterized by that the fastening web (8) is formed around the hole (7). [3] Attachment (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the functional element (6) is formed by an actuating device (6a) with an actuating element (6b). [4] Attachment part (2) according to claim 3, characterized by , that the actuating element (6b) has an emblem and / or a logo (13) and / or a pull handle. [5] Attachment part (2) according to claim 3 or 4, characterized by , that the actuating element (6b) is attached to the outer panel (3) by means of the actuating device (6a). [6] Attachment (2) according to any one of claims 3 to 5, characterized by, that the actuating element (6b) is movably attached to the actuating device (6a) and is operatively connected to a closing device for the attachment part (2). [7] Attachment (2) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the attachment (2) is formed by a door, a flap, a hood, a fender, a body side panel or a roof of the vehicle (1). [8] Vehicle (1) with an attachment (2) according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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