Tool for installing brake hoses in vehicles

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a tool (100) for assembling brake hoses in vehicles, comprising: - a base body (110) with a top (OS) and a bottom (US), wherein a longitudinal groove (112) is formed on the bottom (US) into which a brake hose can be inserted for insertion of the brake hose into a brake hose holder; and - a handle element (120) that is attached to the top (OS) of the base body (110) and can be gripped by an operator to insert the brake hose into the brake hose holder.

Description

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a tool for installing brake hoses in vehicles. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a pressing tool for a brake hose with a retaining rubber. State of the art

[0002] Brake hoses are often pressed into a metal bracket to securely fix them in the vehicle. This step traditionally requires considerable finger force, which can lead to fatigue and potential injuries for employees. The use of lubricants such as glycerin also has disadvantages, as residues on the components can lead to functional impairments and quality defects. Furthermore, the additional step of wetting the component lengthens the assembly process and thus increases production time in vehicle manufacturing, for example. Disclosure of the invention

[0003] It is an objective of the present disclosure to provide a tool for assembling brake hoses in vehicles that reduces physical strain on employees while simultaneously increasing the efficiency of the assembly process. In particular, it is an objective of the present disclosure to enable the assembly of the brake hose without the use of lubricants.

[0004] This problem is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Advantageous embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0005] According to an independent aspect of the present disclosure, a tool for assembling brake hoses in vehicles, in particular motor vehicles, is disclosed. The tool comprises a base body with a top and a bottom, the bottom of which has a longitudinal groove into which a brake hose can be inserted for placement in a brake hose holder; and a handle element attached to the top of the base body, which can be gripped by an operator to insert the brake hose into the brake hose holder.

[0006] According to the invention, the brake hose is pressed into a brake hose holder using a tool. The brake hose is first inserted into a specially adapted longitudinal groove in the tool and then pressed into the brake hose holder. The combination of the base body with the longitudinal groove and the handle element prevents strain on individual fingers, as the load is distributed across the entire hand via the handle. As a result, physical strain on employees can be reduced and the efficiency of the assembly process increased. Furthermore, no lubricants are required, which avoids functional impairments and quality defects due to lubricant residue and also reduces assembly time.

[0007] Preferably, the tool is designed or configured for use in vehicle manufacturing. The term "vehicle manufacturing," as used in this disclosure, refers to the actual manufacturing or production process of vehicles using a manufacturing plant. A vehicle manufacturing plant is a specialized production facility where vehicles and / or their components are manufactured. These plants may specialize in the production of a particular type of vehicle, such as cars, trucks, or motorcycles, or in specific parts and systems, such as engines, body parts, or electronic systems. Typical manufacturing plants may include, but are not limited to, energy storage production, assembly lines, press shops, body shops, paint shops, final assembly, quality assurance, and / or combinations thereof.

[0008] The term "vehicle" includes cars, trucks, vans, buses, motorhomes, motorcycles, etc., used for the transport of people, goods, etc. In particular, the term includes motor vehicles for passenger transport.

[0009] Preferably, the brake hose bracket is a metallic brake hose bracket. The brake hose bracket can, for example, be a retaining clip made of galvanized sheet steel for fixing the brake hose to the vehicle; however, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0010] Preferably, the brake hose is connected to or inserted into a plastic bracket, the plastic bracket being designed to be inserted into the longitudinal groove along with the brake hose. The plastic bracket is an element that, together with the brake hose, is inserted into the brake hose bracket to provide additional stability and securement for the brake hose. The plastic bracket acts as a damper and buffer between the brake hose and the brake hose bracket, thus protecting the brake hose from abrasion, vibration, and potential damage. Furthermore, the plastic bracket ensures that the brake hose sits firmly in the brake hose bracket without moving or slipping.

[0011] Preferably, the plastic holder is a rubber holder.

[0012] Preferably, a guide is formed on the underside of the base body, which engages with the brake hose holder when the brake hose is inserted into the holder, thus guiding the insertion of the brake hose into the holder. This allows the brake hose to be pressed into the brake hose holder in a targeted and quick manner.

[0013] Preferably, the guide has at least one recess into which the brake hose holder can be inserted. This recess can essentially correspond to the shape of, for example, an upper section of the brake hose holder, thus enabling optimal guidance.

[0014] Preferably, the longitudinal groove has a longitudinal extension in a first direction and the at least one recess has a longitudinal extension in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are different.

[0015] Preferably, the first direction and the second direction are essentially perpendicular to each other.

[0016] The term "perpendicular" refers to an essentially perpendicular alignment, e.g., of axes or directions, whereby a deviation of a few degrees, e.g., up to 5° or even up to 10°, from an exact perpendicular alignment is still considered an "essentially perpendicular alignment." Similarly, the term "parallel" refers to an essentially parallel alignment, e.g., of axes or directions, whereby a deviation of a few degrees, e.g., up to 5° or even up to 10°, from an exact parallel alignment is still considered an "essentially parallel alignment."

[0017] Preferably, the at least one recess has a first recess and a second recess arranged on opposite sides of the longitudinal groove. In particular, the brake hose can be inserted into the longitudinal groove between the first and second recesses.

[0018] Preferably, the bottom of the longitudinal groove and the bottom of the at least one recess are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the tool. The distance can be selected, for example, such that the brake hose is fully inserted into the brake hose holder as soon as a section of the brake hose holder contacts the bottom of the at least one recess.

[0019] The longitudinal axis of the tool is an imaginary line that extends through the center of the tool along its longest dimension. This axis runs, for example, through the center of the tool from one end to the other and defines the main direction in which the tool is used.

[0020] Preferably, the tool further comprises an elongated connecting element, wherein the handle element is attached to the top of the base body by means of the elongated connecting element.

[0021] Preferably, the elongated connecting element is a threaded rod.

[0022] Preferably, the base body is made of Teflon or a metal.

[0023] According to another independent aspect of the present disclosure, a method for installing a brake hose in a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, using the tool described in this document is specified. The method comprises inserting the brake hose into the longitudinal groove of the base body; and pressing the brake hose into the brake hose holder. Brief description of the drawings

[0024] Examples of the manifestation of the revelation are shown in the figures and are described in more detail below. They show: Fig. 1 schematically a brake hose bracket, Fig. 2 a view of a tool for mounting brake hoses in vehicles according to embodiments of the present disclosure, Fig. 3 a further view of a tool for mounting brake hoses in vehicles according to embodiments of the present disclosure, and Fig. 4 a perspective view of a basic body of the tool for mounting brake hoses in vehicles according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Implementations of the revelation

[0025] Unless otherwise noted, the same reference symbols are used for identical and equivalent elements in the following.

[0026] Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a brake hose bracket 10 for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle.

[0027] The brake hose clamp 10 is a component designed to securely fasten a brake hose to a fixed point in the vehicle. The brake hose clamp 10 ensures that the brake hose remains in the desired position, thus protecting it from movement, vibrations, or other external influences that could impair its function.

[0028] In some embodiments, the brake hose holder 10 is a metallic brake hose holder with a receiving area 12 for the brake hose. The brake hose holder 10 can, for example, be a retaining clip made of galvanized sheet steel; however, the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0029] Fig. Figure 2 shows a view of a tool 100 for mounting brake hoses in vehicles according to embodiments of the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 3 shows another view of tool 100. Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a basic body 110 of the tool 100.

[0030] In some embodiments, the tool 100 is intended or set up for use in vehicle construction.

[0031] The tool 100 comprises a base body 110 with a top surface OS and a bottom surface US, wherein a longitudinal groove 112 is formed on the bottom surface US, into which a brake hose can be inserted for insertion of the brake hose into a brake hose holder; and a handle element 120, which is attached to the top surface OS of the base body 110 and can be gripped by an operator to insert the brake hose into the brake hose holder.

[0032] In some embodiments, the brake hose is connected to or inserted into a plastic holder, in particular a rubber holder, wherein the plastic holder, together with the brake hose, can be inserted into the longitudinal groove 112. The plastic holder is an element that is inserted into the brake hose holder together with the brake hose to provide additional stability and securement of the brake hose. The plastic holder acts as a damper and buffer between the brake hose and the brake hose holder, thereby protecting the brake hose from abrasion, vibration, and potential damage. Furthermore, the plastic holder ensures that the brake hose sits firmly in the brake hose holder without moving or slipping.

[0033] The base body 110 can be made of Teflon or a metal, but the present disclosure is not limited to this.

[0034] In some embodiments, the tool 100 further comprises an elongated connecting element 130, wherein the handle element 120 is attached to the upper surface OS or another location of the base body 110 by means of the elongated connecting element 130. Preferably, the elongated connecting element 130 is a threaded rod.

[0035] In some embodiments, a guide 114 is formed on the underside US of the base body 110, which engages with the brake hose holder when the brake hose is inserted into the brake hose holder to guide the insertion of the brake hose into the brake hose holder. This allows the brake hose to be pressed into the brake hose holder in a targeted and rapid manner.

[0036] The guide 114 can have at least one recess 116 into which the brake hose holder can be inserted. The at least one recess 116 can essentially correspond to a shape, e.g., an upper section of the brake hose holder, so that optimal guidance is possible.

[0037] In some embodiments, the longitudinal groove 112 has a longitudinal extension in a first direction and the at least one recess 116 has a longitudinal extension in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are different. For example, the first direction and the second direction can be essentially perpendicular to each other.

[0038] In the example of the Fig.4 The at least one recess 116 has a first recess and a second recess which are arranged on opposite sides of the longitudinal groove 112. In particular, the brake hose can be inserted into the longitudinal groove 112 between the first recess and the second recess.

[0039] In some embodiments, the bottom of the longitudinal groove 112 and the bottom of the at least one recess 116 are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the tool 100. The distance can be selected, for example, such that the brake hose is completely inserted into the brake hose holder as soon as a section of the brake hose holder contacts the bottom of the at least one recess 116.

[0040] According to the invention, the brake hose is pressed into a brake hose holder using a tool. The brake hose is first inserted into a specially adapted longitudinal groove in the tool and then pressed into the brake hose holder. The combination of the base body with the longitudinal groove and the handle element prevents strain on individual fingers, as the load is distributed across the entire hand via the handle. As a result, physical strain on employees can be reduced and the efficiency of the assembly process increased. Furthermore, no lubricants are required, which avoids functional impairments and quality defects due to lubricant residue and also reduces assembly time.

[0041] Although the invention has been further illustrated and explained in detail by means of preferred embodiments, the invention is not limited by the disclosed examples, and other variations can be derived from them by a person skilled in the art without departing from the scope of protection of the invention. It is therefore clear that a multitude of possible variations exist. It is also clear that the embodiments mentioned as examples are truly only examples and are not to be understood in any way as limiting, for example, the scope of protection, the possible applications, or the configuration of the invention.Rather, the preceding description and the description of the figures enable the person skilled in the art to implement the exemplary embodiments in concrete terms, whereby the person skilled in the art, with knowledge of the disclosed inventive concept, can make various changes, for example with regard to the function or the arrangement of individual elements mentioned in an exemplary embodiment, without leaving the scope of protection defined by the claims and their legal equivalents, such as further explanations in the description.

Claims

[1] Tool (100) for fitting brake hoses in vehicles, comprising: - a base body (110) with a top (OS) and a bottom (US), wherein a longitudinal groove (112) is formed on the bottom (US) into which a brake hose can be inserted for insertion of the brake hose into a brake hose holder; and - a handle element (120) that is attached to the top (OS) of the base body (110) and can be gripped by an operator to insert the brake hose into the brake hose holder. [2] Tool (100) according to claim 1, wherein the brake hose is connected to a plastic holder, and wherein the plastic holder together with the brake hose can be inserted into the longitudinal groove (112), in particular wherein the plastic holder is a rubber holder. [3] Tool (100) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a guide (114) is further formed on the underside (US) of the base body (110), which engages with the brake hose holder when the brake hose is inserted into the brake hose holder in order to guide the insertion of the brake hose into the brake hose holder. [4] Tool (100) according to claim 3, wherein the guide (114) has at least one recess (116) into which the brake hose holder can be inserted. [5] Tool (100) according to claim 4, wherein the longitudinal groove (112) has a longitudinal extension in a first direction and the at least one recess (116) has a longitudinal extension in a second direction, wherein the first direction and the second direction are different. [6] Tool (100) according to claim 5, wherein the first direction and the second direction are substantially perpendicular to each other. [7] Tool (100) according to one of claims 4 to 6, wherein the at least one recess (116) has a first recess and a second recess which are arranged on opposite sides of the longitudinal groove (112). [8] Tool (100) according to one of claims 4 to 7, wherein a bottom of the longitudinal groove (112) and a bottom of the at least one recess (116) are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal axis of the tool (100). [9] Tool (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, further comprising an elongated connecting element (130), wherein the handle element (120) is attached to the top (OS) of the base body (110) by means of the elongated connecting element (130), in particular wherein the elongated connecting element (130) is a threaded rod. [10] Tool (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the base body (110) is made of Teflon or a metal.

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