Media module for a motor vehicle, arrangement for a motor vehicle and motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a media module (16) for a motor vehicle (10), comprising at least one central distribution device (30) and a connector device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40), wherein the central distribution device (30) is contacted with the connector device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) via at least one connecting line (42, 44), wherein the media module (16) has a substantially rigid housing wall (46), wherein the central distribution device (30) is formed at a first end (48) of the housing wall (46), the connector device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) is formed at a second end (50) of the housing wall (46), and the connecting line (42, 44) is formed in an interior space (52) of the media module (16) bounded by the housing wall (46). Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement (14) and a motor vehicle (10).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a media module for a motor vehicle having at least one central distribution device and a plug-in device, wherein the central distribution device is connected to the plug-in device via at least one connecting line. Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement for a motor vehicle having at least one media module and to a motor vehicle.

[0002] It is already known from the state of the art that motor vehicles are assembled sequentially during production. Individual components are usually connected individually for the various media and information streams.

[0003] To consistently implement modularization and automation, individual parts and submodules are assembled into large modules. These, in turn, should also be capable of automated assembly. During the assembly and installation of large modules, numerous connections must be made between the individual components. With individual cabling and tubing, each of which must be plugged in individually, the effort increases accordingly.

[0004] DE 10 2017 210 766 B1 discloses a wiring harness comprising: a linear trunk line section formed as a bundle of a plurality of supply lines as linear wiring bodies wired in a vehicle, and a pair of trunk line distributors each connected to a corresponding one of the two ends of the linear trunk line section and distributing electrical power from a line supply mounted on the vehicle to each connected device, wherein the power supply is connected to at least one end of each of the trunk line distributors, wherein the trunk line end distributors comprise a plurality of divided bodies that can be coupled to one another via a coupling unit and separated from one another via the coupling unit, and that can distribute the electrical power or the signal,wherein each power supply system of the plurality of divided bodies is an independent power supply system and each power supply system of the plurality of divided bodies is a separate system having the same voltage.,

[0005] The object of the present invention is to provide a media module, an arrangement and a motor vehicle by means of which an improved connection between components in the motor vehicle can be established.

[0006] This object is achieved by a media module, an arrangement for a motor vehicle, and a motor vehicle according to the independent patent claims. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the subclaims.

[0007] One aspect of the invention relates to a media module for a motor vehicle, having at least one central distribution device and having a plug device, wherein the central distribution device is contacted with the plug device via at least one connecting line.

[0008] It is provided that the media module has a substantially fixed housing wall, wherein the central distribution device is formed at a first end of the housing wall, the plug device is formed at a second end of the housing wall and the connecting line is formed in an interior space of the media module delimited by the housing wall.

[0009] In particular, the connecting cable can be provided in the interior and / or exterior of the motor vehicle or engine compartment as a so-called self-supporting media module with the connector device and the distribution device, so that individual connection points for subcomponents and the central distribution device are provided for connection to a main component or a few main components. Due to its rigidity, the media module can then be installed automatically during the manufacturing process of the motor vehicle.

[0010] In particular, the media module thus has a central distribution unit which is coupled, for example, to main components of the motor vehicle, such as a battery, a cooling medium distribution device, or a central electronic computing device. The central distribution unit is designed, in particular, as essentially a plug-in component to which the main components can be connected. Corresponding lines are integrated in the interior of the housing wall, which lines are then connected, in particular, to the main component and can thus distribute the corresponding media, which are connected to the central distribution device, to the subcomponents in the interior / exterior. The housing wall is designed, in particular, to be essentially rigid or fixed.A connector device can be formed at the second end, to which the subcomponent, for example, a corresponding consumer, can then be connected. Thus, after installing the media module, only the main component is connected to the media module and the subcomponent is connected to the media module. The corresponding cables are already installed, thus reducing the wiring and connection effort. This increases the automation process during motor vehicle production and thus leads to a reduction in assembly effort and time.

[0011] According to an advantageous embodiment, at least two differently designed connecting lines are formed in the interior. In particular, it can be provided that the at least two different connecting lines are designed to carry different media. For example, a first connecting line can be designed to carry current and a second connecting line can be designed to carry a cooling medium. If, for example, the subcomponent requires both a cooling medium and corresponding current, it can be contacted with the corresponding connecting lines via a corresponding plug device. The main component, in turn, is then also contacted with the current-carrying line and with the fluid-carrying line and can thus establish a corresponding connection to the main components for electrical energy and for the cooling fluid.This means that different media can be distributed via a single media module.

[0012] It has also proven advantageous if the connector device is designed as a self-centering connector device for connecting to a subcomponent of the motor vehicle. In particular, the connector device can have a corresponding shape, for example, essentially funnel-shaped, so that it is self-centering. In particular, a first connector part of the subcomponent can thus be automatically inserted into the connector device of the media module, or vice versa. This allows for an automated connection process between the main components and the subcomponents.

[0013] It is further advantageous if the central distribution device is designed to contact a main component of the motor vehicle. The main component can be, for example, an electrical energy storage device, a fluid storage device or a corresponding distribution pump, an electronic computing device for distributing corresponding data, or the like. In particular, these can be located near the central distribution device, for example, so that short connection paths from the main components to the central distribution device can be provided.

[0014] Furthermore, it has proven advantageous if the media module is designed for automated installation on the motor vehicle. For example, the media module can then be installed automatically into a vehicle body shell, for example, in a front section of the vehicle, using appropriate robots. This also allows for automated contacting of the main components with the central distribution device and automated connection of the subcomponents with the connector device. This allows for a highly automated manufacturing process for the motor vehicle.

[0015] A further advantageous embodiment provides that the connecting line is designed as a current-carrying line and / or a data line and / or a fluid-carrying line. In particular, at least two, in particular three, and in particular more than three corresponding connecting lines are formed in the interior. These are provided, in particular, with different media, so that central distribution can be realized via the media module.

[0016] A further aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement for a motor vehicle with at least one media module according to the preceding aspect, with at least one subcomponent of the motor vehicle which is connected to the plug device, and with at least one main component of the motor vehicle which is connected to the central distribution device.

[0017] Furthermore, the invention also relates to a motor vehicle with at least one arrangement according to the preceding aspect.

[0018] Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the figures, and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description, as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figure, can be used not only in the respective specified combination, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0019] The invention will now be explained in more detail using a preferred embodiment and with reference to the drawing. The sole figure shows: Fig. 1 a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a motor vehicle with an embodiment of an arrangement with an embodiment of a media module.

[0020] In the figure, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference numerals.

[0021] Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an embodiment of a motor vehicle 10. In the present case, a motor vehicle front end 12 is shown. The motor vehicle 10 has at least one arrangement 14 with at least one media module 16. The arrangement 14 further has at least one main component 18 and at least one subcomponent 20, 22, 24, 26, 28. In the present exemplary embodiment, it is shown in particular that the arrangement 14 has a first subcomponent 20, a second subcomponent 22, a third subcomponent 24, a fourth subcomponent 26, and a fifth subcomponent 28.

[0022] The media module 16 has at least one central distribution device 30 and a connector device 32, 34, 36, 38, 40. In the present case, it is particularly shown that the media module 16 has at least a first connector device 32, a second connector device 34, a third connector device 36, a fourth connector device 38, and a fifth connector device 40.

[0023] In particular, it is shown that, for example, the first connector device 32 is designed for connection to the first subcomponent 20. The second connector device 34 is designed for connection to the second subcomponent 22. The third connector device 36 is designed for connection to the third subcomponent 24. The fourth subcomponent 26 can be connected via the fourth connector device 38, and the fifth subcomponent 28 can be contacted via the fifth connector device 40.

[0024] In particular, the media module 16 for the motor vehicle 10 is proposed with at least the central distribution device 30 and with at least one plug device 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, wherein the central distribution device 30 is contacted with the at least one plug device 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 via at least one connecting line 42, 44. The media module 16 has a substantially solid housing wall 46, wherein the central distribution device 30 is formed at a first end 48 of the housing wall 46, the plug device 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 is formed at a second end 50, and the connecting line 42, 44 is formed in an interior space 52 of the media module 16 delimited by the housing wall 46.

[0025] In particular, it is shown that a first connecting line 42 and a second connecting line 44 are formed in the interior 52. The media module 16 can be formed in an exterior space of the motor vehicle 10 and / or in an interior space of the motor vehicle 10. For example, the first subcomponent 20 requires both connecting lines 42, 44. The fifth subcomponent 28, in turn, requires, for example, only one of the connecting lines, in particular the first connecting line 42.

[0026] Furthermore, the Fig. 1 in particular that the housing wall 46 has at least one third end 54, wherein at least one further plug device, in this case in particular the second plug device 34, the third plug device 36, the fourth plug device 38 and the fifth plug device 40, are formed on the third end 54.

[0027] The connector devices 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 can be designed in particular as self-centering connector devices 32, 34, 36, 38, 40 for connecting to the respective subcomponents 20, 22, 24, 26, 28.

[0028] As already mentioned, the central distribution device 30 is in turn designed to contact a main component 18, for example, a battery or a media distribution pump. The media module 16 is designed in particular for automated installation on the motor vehicle 10.

[0029] The connecting line 42, 44 is designed in particular as a current-carrying line and / or as a data line and / or as a fluid-carrying line. List of reference symbols 10 motor vehicle 12 vehicle front end 14 Arrangement 16 Media module 18 Main component 20 first subcomponent 22 second subcomponent 24 third subcomponent 26 fourth subcomponent 28 fifth subcomponent 30 central distribution facility 32 first plug device 34 second plug device 36 third plug device 38 fourth plug device 40 fifth plug device 42 first connecting line 44 second connecting line 46 Housing wall 48 first end 50 second end 52 Interior 54 third end QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] DE 10 2017 210 766 B1

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Claims

[1] Media module (16) for a motor vehicle (10), with at least one central distribution device (30) and with a plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40), wherein the central distribution device (30) is contacted with the plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) via at least one connecting line (42, 44), characterized by that the media module (16) has a substantially fixed housing wall (46), wherein the central distribution device (30) is formed at a first end (48) of the housing wall (46), the plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) is formed at a second end (50) of the housing wall (46), and the connecting line (42, 44) is formed in an interior space (52) of the media module (16) delimited by the housing wall (46). [2] Media module (16) according to claim 1, characterized by that at least two connecting lines (42, 44) of different configurations are formed in the interior space (52). [3] Media module (16) according to claim 2, characterized by that the at least two different connecting lines (42, 44) are designed to carry different media. [4] Media module (16) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the housing wall (46) has at least one third end (54), wherein at least one further plug device (34, 36, 38, 40) is formed on the third end (54). [5] Media module (16) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) is designed as a self-centering plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40) for connecting to a subcomponent (20, 22, 24, 26, 28) of the motor vehicle (10). [6] Media module (16) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the central distribution device (30) is designed to contact a main component (18) of the motor vehicle (10). [7] Media module (16) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the media module (16) is designed for automated installation on the motor vehicle (10). [8] Media module (16) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the connecting line (42, 44) is designed as a current-carrying line and / or as a data line and / or as a fluid-carrying line. [9] Arrangement (14) for a motor vehicle (10) with at least one media module (16) according to one of claims 1 to 8, with at least one subcomponent (20, 22, 24, 26, 28) of the motor vehicle (10) which is connected to the plug device (32, 34, 36, 38, 40), and with at least one main component (18) of the motor vehicle (10) which is connected to the central distribution device (30). [10] Motor vehicle (10) with at least one arrangement (14) according to claim 9.

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