Arrangement of a fastening element on a pillar part of a vehicle pillar for a body of a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement of a fastening element (1) on a pillar part (2) of a vehicle pillar (3) for a body (4) of a motor vehicle, in which arrangement the fastening element (1) has at least one fastening region (10) via which a locking bracket (8) provided for locking a side door (9) of the motor vehicle is to be held on the fastening element (1), wherein the fastening element (1) is arranged on a side (14) of the pillar part (2) facing away from the locking bracket (8), wherein the fastening element (1) is held on the pillar part (2) via a coupling element (18) which is formed separately from the fastening element (1) and the pillar part (2) and which extends at least in regions between the fastening element (1) and the pillar part (1).

Description

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement of a fastening element on a pillar part of a vehicle pillar for a body of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 1.

[0002] DE 10 2009 018 582 A1 discloses a fastening arrangement for a locking element on a door pillar of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, with a threaded plate which is arranged on a side of the door pillar facing away from the locking element, wherein the threaded plate can be arranged in an assembly position on the door pillar by means of a holder.

[0003] Furthermore, DE 10 2009 018 582 A1 discloses a fastening arrangement for a locking element on a door pillar of a motor vehicle, in particular a passenger car, with a threaded plate which is arranged on a side of the door pillar facing away from the locking element, wherein the threaded plate can be arranged in an assembly position on the door pillar by means of a holder.

[0004] In addition, DE 10 2011 122 048 A1 discloses an arrangement of a locking bracket of a door lock of a vehicle door on a pillar of a vehicle, wherein the locking bracket is firmly connected to a bracket plate from which the locking bracket protrudes, and the bracket plate is firmly connected to a deformation element by means of which the bracket plate is fixed to the pillar.

[0005] Furthermore, DE 197 06 301 A1 discloses a frame element for a vehicle body, which is made from an extruded profile.

[0006] Furthermore, DE 102 47 644 A1 discloses a vehicle body with a lock holder for an associated door lock on a cheek of a B-pillar and / or C-pillar.

[0007] It is an object of the invention to provide an arrangement of a fastening element on a pillar part of a vehicle pillar for a body of a motor vehicle, so that the safety of the motor vehicle can be particularly increased.

[0008] This object is achieved according to the invention by an arrangement of a fastening element on a pillar part of a vehicle pillar for a body of a motor vehicle with the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent patent claims and the description.

[0009] The invention relates to an arrangement of a fastening element on a pillar part of a vehicle pillar, in particular a door pillar, for a body of a motor vehicle. The arrangement can also be referred to as a holding arrangement or fastening arrangement. The motor vehicle is designed, for example, as a passenger car. Preferably, the motor vehicle, in particular in its fully manufactured state, has the body, and in particular the arrangement. The body is preferably designed as a self-supporting body. The fastening element and the pillar part are formed separately from one another. The pillar part can be understood, in particular, as at least a partial region of the vehicle pillar. This means that the pillar part is a structural element which at least partially forms the vehicle pillar.

[0010] The fastening element has at least one fastening region, via which a locking bracket provided for locking a side door of the motor vehicle is to be held or is held on the fastening element, in particular at least indirectly or directly. This means that the locking bracket is or can be fastened to the fastening element via the fastening region. In other words, the locking bracket is or can be fastened to the pillar part via the fastening element with the mediation of the fastening region. The arrangement can thus also be understood as an arrangement of the locking bracket, in particular via the fastening element, on the pillar part of the vehicle pillar.

[0011] Preferably, the side door is pivotable about a pivot axis between a closed position and at least one open position, in particular at least indirectly or directly, and is held or retained on a body component of the body. For this purpose, at least one door hinge is provided, for example. For example, the body component forms a door opening at least partially. A person can enter the interior of the motor vehicle via the door opening. Furthermore, a person located in the interior can leave the interior via the door opening. In the closed position, the door opening is closed, in particular completely, by the side door, as a result of which in particular the person cannot enter the interior via the door opening or cannot leave the interior via the door opening.In the open position, the door opening is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, cleared by the side door, whereby the person can enter the interior space through the door opening and the person in the interior space can leave the interior space through the door opening. Locking the side door in the present case means locking the side door in the closed position. This means that when the side door is locked in the closed position, i.e. when, for example, a locking element arranged on the side door engages the striker, the side door is to be secured or is secured against pivoting out of the closed position, in particular into the open position. This means that by forming a positive connection between the locking element and the striker, the pivoting of the side door out of the closed position, i.e. opening of the side door, can be prevented or is prevented.The locking element and the striker are preferably designed to correspond to one another. In particular, the striker is arranged on a side of the door opening facing away from the door hinge.

[0012] The fastening element is arranged on a side of the pillar part facing away from the striker. This means that the fastening element extends at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, on the side of the pillar part facing away from the striker. In other words, the fastening element is arranged on the inside of the pillar part with respect to the motor vehicle or the body. Thus, the striker and the fastening element are to be arranged or are arranged on different sides of the pillar part. In particular, the fastening element is arranged on the side of the door opening or side door facing away from the door hinge.

[0013] In order to be able to particularly increase the safety, in particular the passive safety, of the motor vehicle, the invention provides that the fastening element is held, in particular directly, on the pillar part via a coupling element formed separately from the fastening element and the pillar part, and in particular separately from the locking bracket, which extends at least partially between the fastening element and the pillar part. In other words, the fastening element is fastened to the pillar part via the coupling element, wherein the coupling element is arranged at least partially between the fastening element and the pillar part.

[0014] The invention is based in particular on the following findings and considerations: Current crash requirements may require that all side doors, which can also simply be referred to as doors, must be closed during and after a side impact, whereby the respective side door must not, in particular, separate from the door shell. This means that, due to crash requirements, it may be necessary for the side door not to separate from the body, in particular from the body component, in the event of a side impact. The body can also be referred to as the body shell. Thus, a tearing of the striker from the pillar part or the vehicle pillar may not be permitted.In order to be able to keep the loads on the striker itself as low as possible in the event of an accident, particularly in the event of a side crash, it is conceivable in principle to particularly stiffen the side door in order to keep intrusions as low as possible. Alternatively, it is conceivable to provide space in a connection between the striker and the vehicle pillar so that the striker cannot fail. However, this connection must in particular not tear off. Overall, it can be seen that by means of the arrangement according to the invention, a targeted tearing open of a striker connection, i.e. a connection of the striker to the pillar part via the fastening element, can be brought about without, in particular without completely tearing off the striker in the event of an accident-related load on the striker.

[0015] With the arrangement according to the invention, a partial tearing of the striker out of the pillar part can be permitted or occur, in particular deliberately, in the event of an accident, in particular a side crash. However, an additional component in the form of a coupling element between the pillar part and the fastening element can ensure that the striker is not completely pulled out of the pillar part in the event of an accident. This can, on the one hand, ensure travel, i.e. deformation travel, in particular through accident-related deformation of the coupling element. On the other hand, the striker can be particularly relieved of stress so that it cannot fail itself. The coupling element can therefore create a mechanism, in particular a movement mechanism, for the striker, whereby this mechanism can fulfill the crash requirements particularly reliably. This can prevent the side door from becoming detached from the bodyshell during and after the crash.Furthermore, the arrangement according to the invention avoids the need for massive reinforcement of the side door to relieve the load on the striker. Thus, the safety of the vehicle can be significantly increased in a particularly lightweight manner. Crash requirements can be met with particular reliability. In particular, the weight of the vehicle can be kept particularly low.

[0016] Furthermore, it is provided that the coupling element has two coupling parts extending obliquely or perpendicular to one another. In other words, a first of the coupling parts extends in a first direction, in particular the main direction of extension, and the second of the coupling parts extends in a second direction, in particular the main direction of extension, which is obliquely or perpendicular to the first direction. In the event of an accident-related impact on the locking bracket, the coupling parts can be pivoted relative to one another about a pivot axis by deforming the coupling element. This means that as a result of the accident-related impact on the locking bracket, for example due to an accident-related impact on the locking bracket from the locking element of the side door, the coupling element is, in particular, plastically deformable or is deformed, whereby the coupling elements can be pivoted or are pivoted relative to one another about the pivot axis.In other words, when the striker is subjected to an accident, the pivoting of the coupling parts relative to one another about the pivot axis is accompanied by deformation of the coupling element, in particular by deformation of the coupling parts. The coupling element can thus be designed in such a way, and in particular fastened in such a way, for example in the door flange, that it can form a hinge, in particular pivotable about the pivot axis, whereby the aforementioned path can be released. This allows the mechanical stress on the striker to be kept particularly low during the accident, whereby the tearing off of the striker, and in particular the separation of the side door from the door shell, can be particularly reliably prevented.

[0017] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the coupling element is held at least partially via at least one predetermined breaking point, in particular directly, on the column part. This means that the coupling element is fastened to the column part via one or more fastening points, in particular directly, wherein the fastening point or at least one of the fastening points is designed as a predetermined breaking point. The predetermined breaking point is understood in particular to be a connection point via which the coupling element and the column part are connected to one another, in particular directly, wherein the connection point or the predetermined breaking point is designed for targeted failure, in particular when a load, in particular a mechanical load, acting on the predetermined breaking point is greater than a predefined threshold value.The failure of the predetermined breaking point can be understood in particular as an at least partial detachment of the coupling element from the column part, wherein this detachment is accompanied in particular by a movement of the coupling element relative to the column part. Due to the predetermined breaking point, the coupling element, in particular in the region of the locking bracket, can be designed in such a way that the coupling element can be torn out of the column part or from the column part particularly easily. This can open up the path for moving the locking bracket, whereby any mechanical stress on the locking bracket, in particular that caused by an accident, can be kept particularly low in the event of an accident. The predetermined breaking point can be formed by the coupling element and / or the column part.

[0018] Preferably, the coupling parts are formed integrally with one another. This means that the coupling parts are formed from a single piece, for example, a monoblock. In other words, the coupling parts are formed integrally with one another. Thus, the coupling parts are not separately formed components. This allows the manufacturing effort for producing the coupling part to be kept particularly low. Furthermore, by pivoting the coupling parts, a particularly large amount of accident-related collision energy can be dissipated by deforming the coupling parts or by deforming the coupling part.

[0019] In a further embodiment, it is provided that at least one of the coupling parts, for example the first coupling part, is held via the predetermined breaking point, in particular directly, to the column part. In other words, in particular with regard to the two coupling parts, only one of the coupling parts is fastened via the predetermined breaking point, in particular directly, to the column part. As a result, if the predetermined breaking point fails, one of the coupling parts can be detached from the column part, in particular in a targeted manner, in order to pivot the coupling parts about the pivot axis. As a result, the pivoting of the coupling parts can be carried out particularly safely and reliably. Furthermore, a particularly large amount of collision energy can be dissipated.

[0020] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the other of the coupling parts, for example the second coupling part, is held, in particular directly, on the pillar part and / or on a door flange, in particular while avoiding a predetermined breaking point, i.e. without a predetermined breaking point. In other words, the other of the coupling parts, for example the second coupling part, is fastened, for example directly, to the pillar part and / or the door flange by means of a stronger connection, in particular one that is more resistant to an accident, than one of the coupling parts, for example the first coupling part, is fastened to the pillar part via the predetermined breaking point. This means, in particular, that the aforementioned connection is more stable, i.e., it only fails under a higher mechanical load than the predetermined breaking point. Thus, this connection is not a predetermined breaking point. The aforementioned connection is, for example, a welded connection.This ensures that during pivoting with respect to the coupling parts, only one of the coupling parts moves relative to the other of the coupling parts, whereby the other of the coupling parts can be held in its, in particular fixed, position. This allows the pivoting of the coupling parts relative to one another to be carried out in a particularly targeted manner. The door flange can be formed by the column part, or the door flange can be formed by a component formed separately from the column part. Thus, for example, the other of the coupling parts is held on the door flange of the column part, in particular while avoiding the predetermined breaking point.

[0021] In a further embodiment, the fastening element is designed as a fastening plate. In other words, the fastening element is plate-shaped. This allows the locking bracket to be connected to the column part in a particularly stable and / or effortless manner. In particular, the fastening element rests flatly, particularly directly, against the coupling element.

[0022] In a further embodiment, the locking bracket is held or secured to the fastening element via the fastening area by means of at least one screw connection, in particular directly. In other words, the locking bracket is screwed to the fastening element via the fastening area. The fastening element can thus be designed as a threaded plate, which can also be referred to as a nut. This allows the locking bracket to be connected to the column part in a particularly stable and / or particularly inexpensive manner.

[0023] In a further embodiment, the pillar part is designed as a reinforcement part of the vehicle pillar. In other words, the vehicle pillar is reinforced by means of the reinforcement part. This means that the strength and / or rigidity of the vehicle pillar is higher due to the reinforcement part than if the vehicle pillar were free of the reinforcement part, i.e., if it did not have the reinforcement part. For example, the reinforcement part is designed separately from another pillar part of the vehicle pillar, wherein this other pillar part is designed, for example, as a switching part of the vehicle pillar.

[0024] For example, the vehicle pillar is a B-pillar or a C-pillar. In other words, the vehicle pillar is designed as a B-pillar or a C-pillar. Thus, the B-pillar or the C-pillar can be formed at least partially by the pillar part.

[0025] 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 figures, can be used not only in the respective specified combination, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0026] The invention will now be explained in more detail using a preferred embodiment and with reference to the drawings. They show: Fig. 1 is a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to the invention; and Fig. 2 shows a further schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to the invention; and Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of an arrangement according to the invention for illustrating a locking bracket; and Fig. 4 is a schematic side view of a motor vehicle body to illustrate accident-related loading in a side impact; and Fig. 5 a schematic perspective view of the arrangement according to the invention to illustrate an accident-related deformation of a striker and its connection; and Fig. 6 a schematic perspective view of a coupling element of an arrangement according to the invention.

[0027] In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0028] Fig. 1 shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement of a fastening element 1 on a pillar part 2 of a vehicle pillar 3 for a body 4 of a motor vehicle. Thus, in Fig. 1 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of the body 4 or the motor vehicle. Fig. 1, the arrangement is shown obliquely from the rear relative to a longitudinal direction 5 of the motor vehicle or the body 4. In Fig. 2 the arrangement is shown in a further schematic perspective partial view, wherein in Fig. 2 the arrangement is shown obliquely from the front relative to the vehicle's longitudinal direction 5. In Fig. In FIG. 2, the pillar part 2 is shown transparent, whereby the fastening element 1 is partially visible. In the exemplary embodiment, the vehicle pillar 3 is a C-pillar 6. However, the vehicle pillar 3 is alternatively designed, for example, as a B-pillar. Furthermore, the pillar part 2 is designed as a reinforcement part 7 of the vehicle pillar 3, whereby the pillar part 2 can be referred to as a "C-pillar reinforcement" in the present case. If the vehicle pillar 3 is designed as a B-pillar, the pillar part 2 can be referred to as a "B-pillar reinforcement."

[0029] The fastening element 1 is designed for fastening a locking bracket 8, which is used to lock a Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 not shown side door 9, in particular in a closed position. For this purpose, the fastening element 1 has at least one fastening area 10, via which the locking bracket 8 is to be held or is held, in particular at least indirectly or directly, on the fastening element 1. The locking bracket 8 is in Fig. 3, which shows a schematic and perspective partial view of the motor vehicle. In the exemplary embodiment, the fastening element 1 has two such fastening areas 10, via which the locking bracket 8 is to be held, in particular directly, on the fastening element 1. In the present case, the fastening areas 10 are spaced apart from one another, in particular in the vertical direction 11 of the vehicle. The locking bracket 8 is formed separately from the pillar part 2 or the vehicle pillar 3 and the fastening element 1.

[0030] In the exemplary embodiment, the fastening element 1 is designed as a fastening plate 12. Furthermore, in the present case, the locking bracket 8 is to be held or is held on the fastening element 1 via the respective fastening area 10 by means of a respective screw connection 13. For this purpose, the fastening element 1 in the present case has a respective internal thread on the respective fastening area 10, whereby the fastening plate 12 can also be referred to as a nut plate or threaded plate. In the exemplary embodiment, the locking bracket 8 can be connected or is connected to the fastening element 1 by means of a respective screw element, which is in particular formed separately from the locking bracket 8 and the fastening element 1 and is screwed into the respective internal thread. In particular, the respective screw element has a respective external thread. For example, the respective screw element is a respective screw.Thus, the locking bracket 8 can be connected to the reinforcement part 7 via the threaded plate, also referred to as the nut plate, with two screws each. Thus, two screw connection points for the locking bracket 8 are provided in this case.

[0031] The fastening element 1 is arranged on a side 14 of the pillar part 2 facing away from the striker 8, in particular fastened to the pillar part 2. In other words, the pillar part 2 has a side 14 facing away from the striker 8 and a side 15 facing the striker 8, wherein the fastening element 1 extends at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, that is to say in particular with respect to the sides 14, 15 exclusively, on the side 14 facing away from the striker 8. For example, the side 15 is a side of the pillar part 2 facing forward in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5. For example, the side 14 is a side of the pillar part 2 facing rearward in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5. As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3, the locking bracket 8 is arranged on side 15 of the column part 2. Furthermore, the screw elements extend through the column part 2, that is to say, in particular, from side 15 to side 14, in order to fasten the locking bracket 8 to the column part 2 via the fastening element 1.

[0032] In the exemplary embodiment, the locking bracket 8 has a base part 16, which in particular directly rests on the side 15 against the pillar part 2. Furthermore, the locking bracket 8 in the present case has a bracket part 17 which projects obliquely or perpendicularly from the base part 16, in particular at least forward in the vehicle longitudinal direction 5. In particular, the bracket part 17 projects from the base part 16 in a direction away from the pillar part 2. For example, the side door 9 has a locking element designed to engage with the bracket part 17, whereby the side door 9 can be locked, in particular in its closed position.

[0033] In order to be able to particularly increase the safety of the motor vehicle, in particular safety in the event of a side impact, the fastening element 1 is held on the pillar part 2 via a coupling element 18 which is formed separately from the fastening element 1 and the pillar part 2 and which extends at least partially between the fastening element 1 and the pillar part 2. This means that the aforementioned fastening of the fastening element 1 to the pillar part 2 runs via the coupling element 18, i.e. is formed at least partially by the coupling element 18. In other words, the fastening element 1 is arranged on a first side of the coupling element 18 and the pillar part 2 is arranged on a second side of the coupling element 18, which is different from the first side. The striker 8 is thus to be held or is held on the pillar part 2 via the fastening element 1 with the mediation of the coupling element 18.In particular, the fastening element 1 can be or is supported on the pillar part 2 via the coupling element 18, for example, toward the front in the vehicle's longitudinal direction 5. In the present case, the coupling element 18 is arranged on the side 14 facing away from the striker 8. Due to the transparent representation of the pillar part 2 in . Fig. 2 is the coupling element 18 in Fig. 2 visible.

[0034] In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling element 18 is held at least partially, in particular directly, on the column part 2 via a predetermined breaking point 19. The predetermined breaking point 19 is brought about, for example, by the coupling element 18 and / or the column part 2 being locally, in particular deliberately, weakened, for example in the form of at least one recess. In the exemplary embodiment, the recess is designed as a hole 20, wherein a plurality of such recesses or holes 20 can be provided. Thus, at least one hole can be provided in the column part 2 and / or in the coupling element 18 in order, for example, to bring about a targeted local tearing open of a connection of the locking bracket 8 via the coupling element 18 to the column part 2.

[0035] In the exemplary embodiment, the coupling element 18 has two coupling parts 21, 22 extending obliquely or perpendicular to one another, which are preferably formed integrally with one another. The coupling parts 21, 22 can be pivoted relative to one another about a pivot axis 23 by deforming the coupling element 18 in the event of an accident-related load on the locking bracket 8. In the present case, in particular with regard to the coupling parts 21, 22 exclusively, a first of the coupling parts 21 is held via the predetermined breaking point 19, in particular directly, on the column part 2. In this case, the first coupling part 21 preferably rests flatly, in particular over a large area, preferably directly, on the column part 2. The coupling element 18, in particular the first coupling part 21, is designed, for example, in the shape of a plate.Furthermore, in the present case, in particular with reference to the coupling parts 21, 22 exclusively, the second of the coupling parts 22 is held on the pillar part 2, in particular on a door flange 24 formed, for example, by the pillar part 2, in particular while avoiding a predetermined breaking point, for example by means of a welded connection. The coupling element 18 can therefore be an additional component with, in particular a direct connection to the door flange 24. In the exemplary embodiment, the second coupling part 22 has at least two flange regions 25, which are spaced apart from one another, in particular in the vehicle vertical direction 11, via which flange regions 25 the second coupling part 22 is fastened, for example welded, in particular directly, to the pillar part 2, in particular to the door flange 24. As can be seen particularly well in . Fig. 1, in the exemplary embodiment, the pivot axis 23 runs along a body edge 26 of the column part 2. The coupling element 18 thus extends around the body edge 26 of the column part 2. In the present case, the second coupling part 22 adjoins the first coupling part 21 inwardly in the vehicle transverse direction 27, in particular directly.

[0036] Fig. Figure 4 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of the motor vehicle or the body 4 to illustrate a side crash, which can also be referred to as a “side crash load case.” As shown in Fig. 4 illustrates, an accident-related deformation of the side door 9 may occur. The accident-related deformation of the side door 9 may lead to an accident-related, in particular mechanical, impact on the striker 8, for example in the form of a tensile load acting on the striker 8. This may also simply be referred to as "tension on the striker." This is in Fig. 4 by means of arrows 30. The accidental impact on the striker 8 can lead to a particularly high mechanical load on the striker 8, which can create a risk that the striker 8 will tear off, in particular from the column part 2.

[0037] Fig. Figure 5 shows the arrangement or the body 4, that is to say in particular the motor vehicle, in a schematic and perspective partial view to illustrate deformations caused by accident-related impacts. Fig. 5 illustrates, in particular, a deformation pattern of the striker bar 8. Although the accident-related impact on the striker bar 8 causes a deformation, in particular a plastic deformation, of the striker bar 8 and / or a deformation, in particular a plastic deformation, of the pillar part 2, whereby the striker bar 8 can tear out of the pillar part 2 in a targeted localized manner, the striker bar 8 does not tear off, in particular completely, from the pillar part 2, because the striker bar 8 is held to the body 4, in particular to the pillar part 2, via the coupling element 18.

[0038] In Fig. 6, the coupling element 18 is shown in a deformed state. In the present case, it is intended that, in the event of an accidental impact on the locking bar 8, the coupling element 18 can be moved from its deformed state into the deformed state by deformation of the coupling element 18. The undeformed state can also be referred to as the initial position, and the deformed state can also be referred to as the safety position. Fig. 6 illustrates, in particular, a deformation pattern of the coupling element 18. By deforming the coupling element 18, in particular in a targeted manner, additional travel for the locking bar 8 can be achieved, particularly with energy absorption, whereby direct mechanical loading of the locking bar 8 can be particularly reduced, so that this loading is no longer critical for the locking bar 8. In the exemplary embodiment, moving the coupling element 18 from the initial position to the safety points, i.e., deforming the coupling element 18 from the undeformed state to the deformed state, comprises at least pivoting the coupling parts 21, 22 relative to one another about the pivot axis 23.The pivot axis 23 is thus, in this case, a hinge axis, also referred to as a hinge edge, at or along which the coupling element 18 can bend during an accident, particularly in a targeted manner, thereby clearing the aforementioned path for the striker 8. A functional principle analogous to a hinge can thus be provided. As shown in . Fig. 6, the deformation of the coupling element 18 may include a buckling of the first coupling part 21. This may be caused by the fact that the striker 8 is subjected to pressure, as in Fig. 5 illustrates that the column part 2 is deformed, in particular bulged, and the first coupling part 21 at least partially follows this deformation of the column part 2.

[0039] In Fig. 6, welding points 28 are illustrated, by means of which the coupling element 18 is held, in particular directly, to the door flange 24 or the column part 2. The coupling element 18 can be held by means of these welding points 28, in particular in such a way that, in the event of an accidental impact on the striker 8, the first coupling part 21 is pivoted about the pivot axis 23 relative to the second coupling part 22, in particular with energy absorption. Furthermore, Fig. 6 particularly clearly shows the connection points 29, via which the locking bracket 8 is held, in particular directly, to the coupling element 18, in particular to the first coupling part 21. The respective connection point 29 can be understood as a respective connection point.

[0040] Overall, it can be seen that a targeted tearing out of the locking bracket 8 can be achieved in the event of an accident-related impact on the locking bracket 8 without, in particular, completely tearing off the locking bracket from the column part 2 or the coupling element 18. List of reference symbols 1 fastening element 2 column part 3 vehicle column 4 Body 5 Vehicle longitudinal direction 6 C-pillar 7 Reinforcement part 8 locking brackets 9 Side door 10 Mounting area 11 Vehicle vertical direction 12 Mounting plate 13 Screw connection 14 side facing away from the locking bracket 15 side facing the striker 16 Base part 17 Ironing part 18 coupling element 19 Predetermined breaking point 20 holes 21 first coupling part 22 second coupling part 23 Swivel axis 24 Door flange 25 flange area 26 Body edge 27 Vehicle transverse direction 28 welding points 29 connection point 30 Arrow

Claims

[1] Arrangement of a fastening element (1) on a pillar part (2) of a vehicle pillar (3) for a body (4) of a motor vehicle, in which the fastening element (1) has at least one fastening region (10) via which a locking bracket (8) provided for locking a side door (9) of the motor vehicle is to be held on the fastening element (1), wherein the fastening element (1) is arranged on a side (14) of the pillar part (2) facing away from the locking bracket (8), wherein the fastening element (1) is held on the pillar part (2) via a coupling element (18) formed separately from the fastening element (1) and the pillar part (2), which coupling element extends at least partially between the fastening element (1) and the pillar part (2), characterized bythat the coupling element (18) has two coupling parts (21, 22) extending obliquely or perpendicularly to one another, which can be pivoted relative to one another about a pivot axis (23) by deformation of the coupling element (18) in the event of an accident-related impact on the locking bracket (8). [2] Arrangement according to claim 1, characterized by that the coupling element (18) is held at least partially on the column part (2) via a predetermined breaking point (19). [3] Arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by that the coupling parts (21, 22) are formed integrally with one another. [4] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that one of the coupling parts (21, 22) is held on the column part (2) via the predetermined breaking point (19). [5] Arrangement according to claim 4 characterized by that the other of the coupling parts (21, 22) is held on the column part (2) and / or on a door flange (24). [6] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the fastening element (1) is designed as a fastening plate (12). [7] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the locking bracket (8) is to be held on the fastening element (1) via the fastening area (10) by means of a screw connection (13). [8] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the column part (2) is designed as a reinforcing part (7) of the vehicle column (3). [9] Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the vehicle pillar (3) is a B-pillar or a C-pillar (6).

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