CLADDING OF A COMPONENT FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE, MOTOR VEHICLE AND ASSOCIATED METHOD

Abstract

Cladding (4) of a component for a motor vehicle (1), in particular a door (2) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a frame (7) with a support (9), a textile (8) and a fastening system of the textile (8) on the outside of the frame (7). The fastening system of the textile (8) comprises at least two fastening elements (12) which are attached to two ends of the textile (8) and positioned at two ends of the support (9) to press the textile (8) onto the support (9), wherein at least one of the fastening elements (12) comprises a fixing key (13).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates generally to coverings of components for motor vehicles and in particular to door coverings for motor vehicles.

[0002] Door panels for motor vehicles typically comprise a textile applied to a backing and held in place on the backing by adhesive.

[0003] However, adhesive is not an ideal solution, as it presents several limitations, particularly during installation and maintenance. In fact, the presence of adhesive between the textile and the substrate makes separation difficult and complicates recycling of the covering. Furthermore, the process of bonding the textile to the substrate is a time-consuming and complex step. Subject matter of the invention

[0004] The aim of the present invention is to provide a solution that solves the aforementioned problems.

[0005] The invention thus relates to a covering for a component of a motor vehicle, in particular a door for a motor vehicle, comprising a frame with a support, a textile and a fastening system for the textile on the outside of the frame. The fastening system for the textile comprises at least two fastening elements attached to two ends of the textile and positioned at two ends of the support to press the textile onto the support, wherein at least one of the fastening elements comprises a fixing key.

[0006] Advantageously, the frame also includes a reinforcing plate with an inner side that is attached to the support and an outer side on which the textile is applied.

[0007] According to one embodiment, the fixing key is a rod that can be clipped onto the frame by positive locking.

[0008] Advantageously, the fastening elements are attached to the textile by means of at least one stapling or seam.

[0009] According to one embodiment, the cladding has an additional part that is suitable for pressing the textile against the frame in a concave area of ​​the frame.

[0010] Advantageously, the additional part is attached to the frame by a fastening device that passes through the textile.

[0011] According to one embodiment, the textile is rectangular in shape and the fastening system of the textile comprises four fastening elements attached to four sides of the textile.

[0012] The invention further relates to a motor vehicle comprising a fairing as defined above.

[0013] A further aspect of the invention is a method for mounting a panel according to the above definition. The method comprises the following steps: - Attaching the fastening devices to the textile and in particular the fixing key to the textile; - Attaching the fastening elements, and in particular the fixing key, to the frame by clipping them in using a positive locking mechanism; and - Stretching the textile if necessary, in particular by means of an additional part suitable for pressing the textile against the frame in a concave area of ​​the frame.

[0014] Advantageously, the method includes a step of assembling a reinforcement plate on the support of the frame after the textile has been attached to the reinforcement plate via the textile's fastening system. Brief description of the drawings

[0015] Further aims, features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description, which is given merely as a non-limiting example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Fig. 1 represents an example of a motor vehicle; and Fig. 2, Fig. 3 and Fig. Four partial sections of an example of a door are shown. Detailed description

[0016] Referring to Fig. Figure 1 shows a motor vehicle 1 in an orthogonal coordinate system X, Y, Z. The X-axis runs parallel to the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 1 and is oriented forward in the direction of travel, the Y-axis runs perpendicular to the X-axis and is oriented to the left with respect to the frontal view of the vehicle 1, and the Z-axis runs perpendicular to the plane spanned by the X- and Y-axes and is oriented towards the roof of the vehicle 1.

[0017] The Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 3 shows a partial section of an example of a door 2 of vehicle 1 according to a section plane AA, which is in Fig. 1 is shown.

[0018] The door includes a pane 3 and a trim panel 4.

[0019] More precisely, it illustrates Fig. 2 an upper section 5 of the trim 4 of the door 2 and Fig. Figure 3 illustrates a lower section 6 of the trim 4 of door 2.

[0020] The cladding 4 comprises a frame 7, which forms the skeleton of the door 2, a textile 8, and a fastening system for the textile 8 on an outer surface of the frame 7, opposite the panel 3. The textile 8 covers the frame 7 to provide an aesthetic and ergonomic effect for the door 2 and protects components of the cladding 4.

[0021] In the embodiment illustrated by the figures, the framework 7 comprises a support 9 and a reinforcing plate 10 with an upper, curved section 10a that covers the support 9.

[0022] The reinforcement plate 10 further comprises a concave section 10b, which is connected to the upper section 10a, and a flat, vertical section 10c, which is connected to the concave section 10b and extends along the Z-axis. The reinforcement plate 10 has an inner surface 10d, which is attached to the support 9 by means of fasteners 11, and an outer surface 10e, which faces the inner surface 10d and on which the textile 8 is applied via the fastening system. The reinforcement plate 10 facilitates the mounting of the textile 8 on the frame 7 of the door 2. The fasteners 11 of the reinforcement plate 10 on the support 9 comprise threaded screws 11a, which are suitable for insertion into holes 11b, 11c, which are provided for this purpose on the support 9 and on the reinforcement plate 10, respectively.

[0023] In one embodiment (not shown), the frame 7 does not have a reinforcing plate 10, and the textile 8 is applied directly to the carrier 9 via the fastening system. In another embodiment (not shown), the frame 7 comprises a first reinforcing plate 10 arranged in the upper section 5 of the cladding 4, and a second reinforcing plate 10 arranged in the lower section 6 of the cladding 4.

[0024] The textile 8 is essentially rectangular and comprises four sides: an inner side 8a, which is in contact with the outer side 10e of the reinforcement plate 10 of the frame 7, and an outer side 8b, which faces the interior of the vehicle. In one embodiment, the textile 8 is woven from 100% recycled fibers. Advantageously, the textile 8 comprises polyester and / or a foam layer on its inner side 8a.

[0025] The fastening system of the textile 8 comprises four fastening elements 12 for attaching the four sides of the textile 8 to the reinforcement plate 10, thus allowing the textile 8 to lie against the outer surface 10e of the reinforcement plate 10. A first and a second fastening element 12a, 12b extend along the X-axis to fasten two sides of the textile 8, which extend along the X-axis, more precisely the horizontal sides of the textile 8, to the reinforcement plate 10.

[0026] The first fastening element 12a is in Fig. 2 shown and arranged in the upper section 5 of the cladding 4, and the second fastening element 12b is in Fig. 3 shown and arranged in the lower section 6 of the cladding 4.

[0027] The fastening system of the textile 8 further comprises a third fastening element 12c, shown in Fig. 4, and a fourth fastening element (not shown) extending along the Z-axis to fasten two sides of the textile 8, extending along the Z-axis, more precisely the vertical sides of the textile 8, to the reinforcement plate 10. Each fastening element 12a, 12b, 12c is further attached to one end of the reinforcement plate 10 of the frame 7.

[0028] The first fastening element 12a is attached to the upper section 10a of the reinforcement plate 10 and the second fastening element 12b is attached to the flat vertical section 10c of the reinforcement plate 10.

[0029] The fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c serve to fasten the textile 8 to the outside of the frame 7 by tensioning the textile 8 so that it rests against and / or is taut against the reinforcement plate 10 of the frame 7.

[0030] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the first fastening element 12a comprises a fixing key 13, which is attached to the textile 8 by at least one stapling or seam. The fixing key 13 includes a rod that can be clipped into a receptacle 14 of the upper section 10a of the reinforcement plate 10 of the frame 7 by positive locking. The fixing key 13 is arranged between the reinforcement plate 10 and the support 9 and has an angled profile that is complementary to the shape of the receptacle 14 of the reinforcement plate 10. A hook 15, which is connected to the upper section 10a of the reinforcement plate 10, locks the fixing key 13 in the direction of the Z-axis.

[0031] The cladding 4 further comprises an additional part 16, which is suitable for pressing the textile 8 against the concave area of ​​the frame 7. The additional part 16 has, for example, a decorative strip from the motor vehicle 1, such as a door armrest. The additional part 16 is attached to the reinforcement plate 10 via a fastening mechanism.

[0032] Since the fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c are arranged at the ends of the textile 8, the additional part 16 allows the textile 8 to be pressed against the concave section 10b of the reinforcement plate 10, in which the textile 8 is no longer tensioned by the fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c. The fastening mechanism includes, for example, screws and holes in the reinforcement plate 10. The screws pass through holes in the additional part 16 and holes in the textile 8 and engage in the holes of the reinforcement plate 10 to hold the additional part 16 on the textile 8 and the reinforcement plate 10.

[0033] Seams or tacks can be applied to the textile 8 to give it a specific shape that supports the attachment of the textile 8 to the frame 7. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the second fastening element 12b of the textile 8 includes a stapling 17, which enables the textile 8 to be attached to the reinforcement plate 10. The free end of the flat vertical section 10c of the reinforcement plate 10 includes an edge 18, which allows for better retention of the stapled textile 8. The textile 8 remains taut between the support 9 and the reinforcement plate 10.

[0034] In an embodiment not shown, the second fastening element 12b has a fixing key which is attached to the textile 8 by at least one stapling or seam and is clipped into a receptacle of the flat vertical section 10c of the reinforcement plate 10 by positive locking. The edge 18 of the reinforcement plate 10 serves to hold the key in the Z-direction.

[0035] Fig. Figure 3 shows a partial section of door 2 according to a section plane BB, which is in Fig. 1 is shown.

[0036] The third fastening element 12c comprises a fixing key 19, which is arranged between the reinforcement plate 10 and the carrier 9. The fixing key 19 is attached to the textile 8 by at least one stapling or seam and is clipped onto the reinforcement plate 10 by a positive locking mechanism. The reinforcement plate 10 blocks the fixing key 19 in the longitudinal direction (X-direction) by means of an edge 20. The reinforcement plate 10 is fastened to the carrier 9 by means of fasteners 21. The fasteners 21 comprise threaded screws 21a, which are suitable for insertion into holes 21b, 21c, which are provided for this purpose on the carrier 9 and on the reinforcement plate 10, respectively.

[0037] The fixing keys 13, 19 can thus be similar to a fastening frame positioned on the circumference of the textile 8.

[0038] The fixing keys 13, 19 can have different shapes and, for example, be essentially square. In other embodiments not shown, the textile 8 has several fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c on each of its sides and several fixing keys 13, 19 arranged on each of its sides, the keys 13, 19 thus having more compact shapes than a rod.

[0039] The size and shape of the key 13, 19 are adapted to the shapes and sizes of the textile 8 and the reinforcement plate 10.

[0040] The fixing key 13, 19 advantageously comprises a lightweight and easily manufactured material. The fixing key 13, 19 comprises, for example, plastic.

[0041] When the fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c are attached to the textile 8 and to the reinforcement plate 10, the textile 8 is stretched between the upper section 5 of the cover 4 and the lower section 6 of the cover 4, i.e. between the upper curved section 10a of the reinforcement plate 10 and the flat vertical section 10c of the reinforcement plate 10, and between the two longitudinal ends of the reinforcement plate 10.

[0042] As a non-restrictive example, the reinforcement plate 10 of the scaffold 7 corresponds to a door panel. The support 9 of the scaffold 7 corresponds to the door frame.

[0043] Now, a procedure for mounting the trim panel 4 on the door 2 will be explained.

[0044] During a first step, the fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c are attached to the textile 8.

[0045] The fixing keys 13, 19 are attached to the textile 8 by means of at least one stapling or a seam.

[0046] In a second step, the fastening elements 12a, 12b, 12c are attached to the reinforcement plate 10 of the frame 7. The textile 8 is attached to the reinforcement plate 10.

[0047] The fixing keys 13, 19 are attached to the frame 7 by clipping them on.

[0048] The second fastening element 12b of the textile 8 is, as in Fig. 3 shown, attached to the reinforcement plate 10 by stapling 17.

[0049] During a third step, the reinforcement plate 10 with the textile 8 is attached to the support 9 of the frame 7 via the fastening means 11. The third step of the method is required if the frame 7 comprises one or more reinforcement plates 10. In an embodiment not shown, the frame 7 does not have a reinforcement plate 10, and the textile 8 is attached directly to the support 9 via the textile 8's fastening system.

[0050] During a fourth step of stretching the textile 8, the additional part 16 is assembled on the reinforcement plate 10 to press the textile 8 against the frame 7 in the concave section 10b of the reinforcement plate 10. Naturally, the invention remains within the scope of the invention if the cover 4 has a different composition. For example, it is possible to design a cover 4 that includes a reinforcement plate 10 having several concave sections 10b. It is also possible to design a dashboard cover 4 for a motor vehicle.

[0051] In one embodiment of the invention, the step of stretching the textile 8 is carried out before the step of attaching the reinforcement plate 10 with the textile 8 to the support 9 of the frame 7.

[0052] The covering 4 of a component for a motor vehicle 1 ultimately enables a weight reduction of the vehicle 1 by eliminating the adhesive used in standard designs and a reduction in CO2 emissions. It also offers easy assembly and disassembly of the textile 8 on the frame 7 and allows for customization of the textile 8 according to the user's wishes. Furthermore, the covering 4 described above extends the service life of the components of the motor vehicle 1.

Claims

[1] Cladding (4) of a component for a motor vehicle (1), in particular a door (2) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a frame (7) with a support (9), a textile (8) and a fastening system of the textile (8) on the outside of the frame (7), characterized by , that the fastening system of the textile (8) comprises at least two fastening elements (12) which are attached to two ends of the textile (8) and positioned at two ends of the support (9) in order to press the textile (8) onto the support (9), wherein at least one of the fastening elements (12) comprises a fixing key (13, 19). [2] Cladding (4) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the framework (7) further comprises a reinforcing plate (10) which has an inner side (10d) which is attached to the support (9) and an outer side (10e) on which the textile (8) is applied. [3] Cladding (4) according to one of claims 1 and 2, characterized by, that the fixing key (13, 19) is a rod which can be clipped onto the framework (7) by positive locking. [4] Cladding (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized by , that the fastening elements (12) are attached to the textile (8) by means of at least one stapling or seam. [5] Cladding (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized by , that it includes an additional part (16) that is suitable for pressing the textile (8) against the frame (7) in a concave area of ​​the frame (7). [6] Cladding (4) according to claim 5, characterized by , that the additional part (16) is attached to the frame (7) by means of a fastening device through the textile (8). [7] Cladding (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized by , that the textile (8) is rectangular in shape and that the fastening system of the textile (8) comprises four fastening elements (12) which are attached to four sides of the textile (8). [8] Motor vehicle (1) comprising a fairing (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 7. [9] Method for mounting a cladding (4) according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized by that it includes the following steps: - Attaching the fastening elements (12) to the textile (8) and in particular the fixing key (13, 19) to the textile (8); - Attaching the fastening elements (12), and in particular the fixing key (13, 19), to the frame (7) by clipping them in by positive locking; and - Stretching the textile (8) if necessary, in particular by means of an additional part (16) suitable for pressing the textile (8) against the frame (7) in a concave area of ​​the frame (7). [10] Method according to claim 9, characterized by, that it includes a step of assembling a reinforcement plate (10) on the support (9) of the frame (7) after the textile (8) has been attached to the reinforcement plate (10) via the textile fastening system (8).

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