Functional element and component

Abstract

Functional element (100) for a component (102), which may in particular be a hybrid component (104), wherein the functional element (100) is a sheet metal component (106), wherein the functional element (100) comprises a sleeve portion (112) in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the functional element (100) comprises a collar portion (128) which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the sleeve portion (112) of the functional element (100), wherein the collar portion (128) of the functional element (100) comprises a contact surface (142).

Description

The present invention relates to a functional element and a component, in particular a hybrid component.Functional elements are often used in components, in particular in hybrid components, to connect additional elements, that is to say further elements, to the components. Such functional elements are frequently also referred to as "inserts". Thus, for example, clip holders designed as additional elements can be attached to a component. Metallic functional elements with an internal thread are embedded, for example, in a plastic material. Screw elements can be screwed into the internal thread of the functional elements. Such metallic functional elements are usually produced from a solid material by a machining production method, for example by turning and / or milling. However, machining of the functional elements leads to comparatively high costs of the functional elements and thus also of the components.The object of the present invention is to provide a component, in particular a hybrid component, which can be produced easily and cost-effectively and in particular can be functionalized easily and cost-effectively.This object is achieved according to the invention by a component, in particular a hybrid component, having the features of the independent claims in this respect and / or by a functional element having the features of the independent claims in this respect.The component preferably comprises:a base body made of an injection molded plastic material;one or more functional elements for connecting one or more additional elements to the component,wherein the one or more functional elements are injection molded with the plastic material of the base body, andwherein the one or more functional elements are sheet metal components.Preferably, an additional element can be connected to the component by means of one or more functional elements, in particular by means of one or more connecting elements.An additional element can preferably be connected to the component by means of one or more connecting elements, for example by means of one or more screw elements.A connecting element, in particular a screw, embodied as a screw element can be connected to the component in a force-fit and / or form-fit manner, for example, by means of the functional element.A connecting element can be connected to the functional element preferably in a form-fit and / or force-fit manner for the connection of an additional element to the component.For example, a connecting element designed as a screw element can be screw-connected to a functional element.It can furthermore be advantageous if a connecting element designed as a cable tie for connecting the same to a functional element can be passed through the functional element.The one or more functional elements are preferably each embedded in the base body of the component.In particular, it is conceivable for the one or more functional elements to be encapsulated by injection molding with the plastic material of the base body.Preferably, the one or more functional elements are surrounded with the plastic material of the base body by injecting the plastic material of the base body into a cavity of an injection molding tool.For example, it is conceivable that the one or more functional elements, with the exception of a contact surface of a respective functional element, are completely embedded in the plastic material of the base body and / or are completely surrounded by the plastic material of the base body.Within the scope of this description and the appended claims, a hybrid component is understood to mean, in particular, a component which consists of two or more than two materials which are different from one another. For example, a hybrid component can consist of a plastic material and a metallic material.The functional element preferably has a material thickness of at least approximately 1 mm.It can be advantageous if the functional element has a material thickness of at most approximately 3 mm.In particular, it is conceivable for the functional element to have an at least approximately uniform material thickness. For example, the functional element can have an averaged material thickness in the range from approximately 1 mm to approximately 3 mm.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements are in each case one-piece sheet metal components.The one or more functional elements are in particular deep-drawn components.The one or more functional elements are produced in particular in a deep-drawing process.It can be favorable if the one or more functional elements are produced from a sheet metal material, in particular from a wound-up sheet metal material.It can furthermore be favorable if the one or more functional elements are produced from a deep-drawable material, in particular from a deep-drawable metallic material, preferably from a deep-drawable sheet metal material.Preferably, the sheet material of the one or more functional elements is a strip material.Within the scope of this description and the appended claims, a sheet metal material is understood to mean, in particular, a metallic material which, in an initial state, has a width and / or a length which are greater than a thickness of the sheet metal material.An initial state of the sheet material is preferably an unprocessed state of the sheet material, in particular in a delivery state thereof.The sheet metal material preferably has an at least approximately constant thickness in an initial state.The sheet metal material of the functional element preferably comprises steel, aluminum, a steel alloy and / or an aluminum alloy or is formed from these.Preferably, a width and / or a length of the sheet metal material in an initial state thereof is greater than a thickness of the sheet metal material by at least approximately a factor of 2, in particular by at least a factor of 5, preferably by at least a factor of 10.A functional element is preferably produced substantially from sheet metal material or only from sheet metal material.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements each comprise a sleeve section in which a connecting element can be accommodated.The sleeve section of the one or more functional elements is preferably each substantially hollow-cylindrical.It can be advantageous if a functional element comprises a receiving opening in which a connecting element can be received for the force- and / or form-fit connection of the same to the component.By means of a connection element connected in a force-fit and / or form-fit manner to the functional element, an additional element can preferably be connected to the component.The receiving opening preferably extends completely or partially through the sleeve section, in particular in the direction of a longitudinal axis of a functional element.A connecting element can be inserted into the receiving opening in particular along a connecting direction.Preferably, the receiving opening is open at least on one side.It can be advantageous if the receiving opening is a passage opening or a blind hole.Within the scope of this description and the appended claims, a blind hole is understood to mean, in particular, a recess or recess which originates from a surface of the functional element and does not completely penetrate the functional element in a thickness direction, that is to say, in particular transversely, preferably perpendicularly, to a surface of the functional element.In particular, it is conceivable for the receiving opening to be cylindrical in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the functional element.The receiving opening is, for example, circular, rectangular, square or polygonal in a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the functional element.For example, it is conceivable that the sleeve section is substantially rotationally symmetrical.The functional element preferably has a material thickness in the range from approximately 1 mm to approximately 3 mm in the sleeve section.In one configuration of the component, it is provided that the sleeve portion of the one or more functional elements comprises a threaded portion.A receiving opening of a functional element preferably comprises a thread, in particular an internal thread, of the threaded section.Preferably, a screw element can be connected to a respective functional element by means of the threaded section and / or by means of the thread of the receiving opening.Preferably, due to the production of the one or more functional elements from a sheet metal material, functional elements which have a receiving opening with a particularly large diameter can also be produced easily and cost-effectively, so that screw elements with a comparatively large diameter can also be screw-connected to the one or more functional elements.In one configuration of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements each comprise a collar portion which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to a sleeve portion of the functional element.For example, it is conceivable for the sleeve portion to protrude at least approximately perpendicularly away from the collar portion.The collar portion is preferably a collar portion.It can be favorable if the collar section has a maximum width and / or a maximum diameter transverse to a longitudinal axis of the functional element, which maximum width are of the same size or greater than an outer width of the sleeve section taken transverse to the longitudinal axis of the functional element or a diameter of the sleeve section taken transverse to the longitudinal axis of the functional element plus an averaged material thickness of the functional element plus at least approximately 2 mm, for example at least approximately 4 mm, in particular at least approximately 6 mm.An outer width of the sleeve section is in particular an averaged outer width. A diameter of the sleeve section is in particular an averaged diameter.For example, it is conceivable that the collar portion has a maximum width and / or a maximum diameter transversely to a longitudinal axis of the functional element, which are at least approximately 10%, preferably at least approximately 20%, greater than an outer width of the sleeve portion taken transversely to the longitudinal axis of the functional element or a diameter of the sleeve portion taken transversely to the longitudinal axis of the functional elementThe collar portion preferably has a non-round shape, for example a polygonal shape, a rectangular shape, a star shape or a wave shape, in a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the functional element.Preferably, the collar portion has an asymmetric shape.It can be advantageous if the functional element has a material thickness of approximately 1 mm to approximately 3 mm in the collar section.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements each comprise one or more undercut sections, by means of which in each case one functional element is anchored in the base body of the component.An undercut section of a functional element preferably comprises a plurality of undercut elements, for example projections and / or recesses.Preferably, a collar section of a functional element forms an undercut section in each case or comprises the undercut section.It can furthermore be favorable if the sleeve section of a functional element comprises an undercut section.For example, it is conceivable that projections and / or recesses are arranged on a collar section and / or on a sleeve section of a functional element, which projections and / or recesses form undercut elements of an undercut section.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more undercut sections of a functional element undercut the base body of the component transversely to a longitudinal axis of the functional element.It can be favorable if the one or more undercut sections of a functional element undercut the base body of the component transversely to a connecting direction along which a connecting element can be introduced into a receiving opening of a functional element.Undercut elements of an undercut section arranged on a collar section of the functional element preferably project transversely, for example obliquely, away from a collar section of the functional element.In particular, it is conceivable that undercut elements arranged on a collar section of the functional element protrude away from the collar section of the functional element at an angle in the range of approximately 30° to approximately 60°, preferably at an angle of approximately 45°.It can furthermore be favorable if undercut elements arranged on a collar section of the functional element protrude away from the collar section of the functional element at an angle in the range of approximately 100° to approximately 160°, for example in the range of approximately 120° to approximately 140°.One or more undercut elements arranged on the collar section of a functional element are preferably produced by separating and plastically deforming the sheet metal material of a functional element.Undercut elements of an undercut section, in particular projections, arranged on a sleeve section of the functional element preferably project transversely, for example perpendicularly, to a longitudinal axis of a functional element away from the sleeve section of a functional element.For example, it is conceivable that undercut elements of an undercut section arranged on the sleeve section project away from a sleeve section of the functional element at least approximately 2 mm, in particular at least approximately 4 mm, preferably at least approximately 6 mm, transversely, for example perpendicularly, to a longitudinal axis of a functional element.A longitudinal axis of a functional element preferably runs parallel to a connecting direction along which a connecting element can be introduced into a receiving opening of a functional element.Preferably, a connecting element can be inserted along the longitudinal axis of a functional element into a receiving opening of a functional element.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements each comprise a contact surface against which an additional element can be placed at least in regions when the additional element is connected to the component.The additional element abuts in particular on the contact surface if the additional element is connected to the functional element in a force-fit and / or form-fit manner by means of a connecting element inserted into the receiving opening of the functional element.The contact surface serves in particular for the contact of a part of an additional element, for example a plate-shaped section of an additional element.Preferably, by providing the contact surface, it is possible to prevent a functional element from being pulled out of the main body of the component by screwing in a connecting element when a connecting element is screwed into a functional element for connecting an additional element.Preferably, due to the production of the one or more functional elements from a sheet metal material, such functional elements can also be produced easily and cost-effectively, which functional elements have a particularly large contact surface and / or a particularly large collar section.In particular, it can be provided that a collar section of a functional element comprises the contact surface.It can be advantageous if only a part of the collar section forms the contact surface.In particular, it is conceivable that a part of the collar section which does not form a contact surface forms an undercut section which undercuts the base body of the component.The contact surface of a functional element is, for example, at least approximately circular.It can be advantageous if the contact surface of a functional element is oriented at least approximately perpendicular to a connecting direction along which a connecting element can be introduced into a receiving opening of a functional element.In one configuration of the component, it is provided that the contact surfaces of the one or more functional elements form part of a component surface of the component.The main body of the component preferably has a surface.It can be favorable if the one or more functional elements are connected to the base body and / or arranged relative to the base body in such a way that the contact surface of the one or more functional elements and the surface of the base body merge steadily into one another.The contact surface of the one or more functional elements and the surface of the base body together form, in particular, the component surface of the component.In one embodiment of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements each comprise one or more anti-rotation elements.By means of the one or more anti-rotation elements of a functional element, a torque can preferably be derived from a functional element into the main body of the component.One or more anti-rotation elements of a functional element are preferably formed by one or more undercut elements of a functional element, for example by recesses and / or projections, for example by recesses and / or projections which are arranged in or on a sleeve section of a functional element.It can furthermore be advantageous if a functional element comprises one or more anti-rotation elements which are arranged on a collar section of the functional element or are formed by the latter.One or more anti-rotation elements are formed, for example, by a non-round collar section of the functional element. For example, it is conceivable that one or more anti-rotation elements are formed by a cross section taken through the collar portion perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the functional element, which cross section deviates from a circular shape.It can furthermore be advantageous if one or more anti-rotation elements are formed by undercut elements projecting transversely, for example obliquely, away from the collar portion of the functional element.In one configuration of the component, it is provided that the one or more functional elements are formed point-symmetrically to the longitudinal axis in a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of a functional element.Furthermore, it can be provided that a functional element comprises an insertion direction display, for example a marking, which conveys information to a user about an insertion direction of the functional element and thus preferably facilitates insertion of a functional element into an injection molding tool.In one configuration of the component, it is provided that the component is a vehicle component for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle.It can be favorable, for example, if the vehicle component is a structural component and / or a cladding component, in particular an interior cladding component or an exterior cladding component.Furthermore, it is conceivable that the vehicle component is a vehicle component for a drive train of a motor vehicle.The present description further relates to a method for producing a component, in particular a hybrid component.The intention is to provide a method for producing a component, in particular a hybrid component, by means of which a component can be produced easily and cost-effectively. In particular, a component should be capable of being functionalized in a simple and cost-effective manner.The method is in particular a method for producing a component according to the invention.The method preferably comprises:providing one or more functional elements for connecting one or more additional elements to the component, wherein the one or more functional elements are sheet metal components;Injection molding of the one or more functional elements with a plastic material in an injection molding process for producing a base body of the component.Preferably, the one or more functional elements are injection-molded by introducing an injection-moldable plastic material into a cavity of an injection-molding tool.The one or more functional elements are surrounded with the injection-moldable plastic material and / or integrated into the injection-moldable plastic material, in particular, by introducing the injection-moldable plastic material into the cavity of the injection-molding tool.It can be advantageous if the one or more functional elements for producing the base body are fixed in the cavity of the injection molding tool.The one or more functional elements are in particular each plugged onto a fastening pin.In particular, the one or more functional elements are each plugged onto the fastening pin with a receiving opening of a sleeve section of the functional elements.Preferably, the fastening pin is at least partially inserted into the receiving opening of a functional element for fixing a functional element in the cavity of the injection molding tool.A receiving opening of a functional element can preferably be sealed by plugging the functional element onto the fastening mandrel and / or by inserting the fastening mandrel into the receiving opening, so that when producing the base body, preferably no injection-moldable plastic material can enter the receiving opening.The method for producing a component preferably has individual or a plurality of the features and / or advantages described in connection with the component according to the invention.Furthermore, the component according to the invention preferably has individual features and / or advantages described in connection with the method for producing a component.In one embodiment of the method, it is provided that the one or more functional elements are produced from a sheet metal material, in particular in a separating and / or forming process.The one or more functional elements are produced in particular in a punching process and / or in a bending process.It can be favorable if the production of the one or more functional elements comprises at least one deep-drawing process.It can furthermore be advantageous if the one or more functional elements are produced in a combined punching-bending process.A punching-bending process preferably comprises at least one punching step and at least one bending step.Preferably, the one or more functional elements are produced with a single stroke punching tool.Alternatively, it is possible that the one or more functional elements are produced by means of two linked tools. In particular, a punching stroke takes place first, in which a functional element is punched out of a strip material by separating it. Subsequently, preferably at least one forming stroke takes place, in which the punched-out functional element is formed, in particular plastically deformed.Preferably, the one or more functional elements receive at least a part of their final shape in a punching process and / or in a bending process.In particular, it can be provided that only one thread, in particular an internal thread, of a functional element is not produced in a punching process and / or in a bending process.Preferably, a functional element is produced at least partially, in particular completely, in a non-cutting production method.Preferably, at most one thread, in particular an internal thread and / or an external thread, of a functional element is produced by machining.Alternatively, it is conceivable that a thread, in particular an internal thread and / or an external thread, of a functional element is produced by thread forming.It can be advantageous if a plurality of functional elements are produced simultaneously, for example by punching.Preferably, undercut elements and / or anti-rotation elements of the one or more functional elements are produced by means of a punching and / or embossing stroke during the production of the one or more functional elements.In one configuration of the method, it is provided that a contact surface of the one or more functional elements is placed against a tool wall of an injection molding tool before the production of the base body.Preferably, it can be achieved that the contact surface of the functional element is not overmolded with the plastic material of the base body.Further features and / or advantages of the invention are the subject matter of the following description and the graphical representation of exemplary embodiments.In the drawings, there are shown: FIG. 1 shows a schematic longitudinal sectional illustration through a functional element; FIG. 2 shows a schematic sectional illustration of a first method step for producing a component; FIG. 3 shows a schematic sectional illustration of a method step for producing a component which follows the method step from FIG. 2 ; FIG. 4 shows a schematic longitudinal section through a component which comprises a functional element from FIG. 1 ; FIG. 5 shows a schematic longitudinal section through the component from FIG. 4, to which an additional element is connected; FIG. 6 shows a schematic plan view of the functional element from FIG. 1 as viewed in the direction of the arrow 6 in FIG. 1 ; FIG. 7 shows a schematic plan view of an alternative embodiment of a functional element; FIG. 8 shows a schematic plan view of an alternative embodiment of a functional element; FIG. 9 shows a schematic plan view of an alternative embodiment of a functional element; FIG. 10 shows a schematic plan view of an alternative embodiment of a functional element; FIG. 11 shows a schematic side view of the functional element from FIG. 10 as viewed in the direction of the arrow 11 in FIG. 10 ; FIG. 12 shows an enlarged detail of a schematic longitudinal sectional illustration through an alternative embodiment of a functional element; FIG. 13 shows an enlarged detail of a schematic longitudinal sectional illustration through an alternative embodiment of a functional element; and FIG. 14 shows an enlarged detail of a schematic longitudinal sectional illustration through an alternative embodiment of a functional element.Identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference numerals in all figures.FIG. 1 shows a functional element denoted as a whole by 100 for a component 102 illustrated in FIG. 4, in particular a hybrid component 104.The functional element 100 is illustrated in FIG. 1 in a schematic longitudinal section and in FIG. 6 in a schematic plan view.The functional element 100 is preferably a sheet metal component 106, in particular a deep-drawn component 107.The functional element 100 preferably serves for connecting an additional element 108 shown in FIG. 5 to a component 102.FIG. 1 shows that the functional element 100 is in particular a one-piece sheet metal component 106 and / or a one-piece deep-drawn component 107.The functional element 100 is preferably produced from a sheet metal material 110, in particular from a wound-up sheet metal material 110.The functional element 100 is preferably produced from a deep-drawable material 111. It can be advantageous if the sheet metal material 110 is a deep-drawable material 111.The sheet metal material 110 is in particular a strip material.It can be favorable if the sheet metal material 110 of the functional element 100 comprises steel, aluminum, a steel alloy and / or an aluminum alloy or is formed therefrom.The functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 1 is preferably produced only from sheet metal material 110.The functional element 100 preferably comprises a sleeve section 112 in which a connecting element 115 can be accommodated (cf. FIG. 5 ).The sleeve section 112 of the functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 is, for example, substantially hollow-cylindrical.The functional element 100 preferably comprises a receiving opening 114, in which a connecting element 115 for connecting an additional element 108 to a component 102 can be received.A connecting element 115 can be received in the receiving opening 114 for the connection of the additional element 108, preferably along a connecting direction 116.The receiving opening 114 is preferably a passage opening 118 and penetrates the functional element 100 preferably completely along a longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.The longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100 preferably runs parallel to the connecting direction 116.Consequently, a connecting element 115 can be introduced into the receiving opening 114 of the functional element 100, in particular along the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.The receiving opening 114 is, for example, circular, rectangular, square or polygonal in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.It can be favorable if the sleeve section 112 of the functional element 100 is designed to be substantially rotationally symmetrical, in particular with respect to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.The functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 is formed in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100, for example, point-symmetrically to the longitudinal axis 120.Preferably, the sleeve portion 112 of the functional element 100 comprises a threaded portion 122.The receiving opening 114 of the functional element 100 preferably comprises a thread 124, in particular an internal thread 126, of the threaded section 122.By means of the threaded section 122 and / or by means of the thread 124 of the receiving opening 114, a connecting element 115 can preferably be screwably connected to the functional element 100.The embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 preferably further comprises a collar portion 128.The collar portion 128 is preferably arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the sleeve portion 112 of the functional element 100.The sleeve section 112 projects in particular at least approximately perpendicularly away from the collar section 128.The collar portion 128 is preferably non-round in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100. The functional element 100 has in the collar portion 128, in a cross section taken perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100, in particular a shape deviating from a circular shape, for example a polygonal shape.In the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, the collar section 128 has in particular the shape of a regular hexagon.The collar section 128 preferably has a maximum width and / or a maximum diameter 132 transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.The maximum width and / or the maximum diameter 132 is preferably the same size or greater than an outer width of the sleeve section 112 taken transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100 or a diameter 133 taken transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis of the functional element plus an averaged material thickness 134 of the functional element plus at least approximately 2 mm, for example at least approximately 4 mm, in particular at least approximately 6 mm.The functional element 100 preferably has a material thickness 134 in the range from approximately 1 mm to approximately 3 mm in the sleeve section 112.It can furthermore be advantageous if the functional element 100 has a material thickness 134 in the collar section 128 of approximately 1 mm to approximately 3 mm.The embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 preferably comprises an undercut section 136.The collar section 128 of the functional element 100 preferably forms an undercut section 136.In the component 102 shown in FIG. 4, the functional element 100 is anchored in the base body 138 of the component 102 by means of the undercut section 136.The base body 138 preferably comprises an injection-molded plastic material 140 or consists thereof.The functional element 100 of the component 102 shown in FIG. 4 is preferably encapsulated by injection molding with the plastic material 140 of the base body 138.The undercut section 136 of the functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 preferably intersects the base body 138 of the component 102 transversely to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.The undercut section 136 preferably intersects behind the base body 138 of the component 102 transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the connecting direction 116.In particular, the functional element 100 is anchored in the base body 138 of the component 102 by means of the undercut section 136.The embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 preferably comprises a contact surface 142 against which an additional element 108 is placed at least in regions when the additional element 108 is connected to the component 102, for example by means of one or more connecting elements 115.The receiving opening 114 is preferably open on the side of the functional element 100 facing the contact surface 142.The contact surface 142 serves in particular for the contact of a part of an additional element 108, for example a plate-shaped section of an additional element 108.For example, it is conceivable that an additional element 108 is pressed against the contact surface 142 by means of a screw head 146 of a connecting element 115 designed as a screw 148.Preferably, by providing the contact surface 142 of the functional element 100, it is possible to prevent a functional element 100 from being pulled out of the main body 138 of the component 102 when a connecting element 115 for binding an additional element 108 is screwed into a functional element 100.An additional element 108, which is preferably arranged between a screw head 146 of a connecting element 115 designed as a screw 148 and the contact surface 142, is preferably supported here on the contact surface 142 of the functional element 100.Preferably, the collar portion 128 of the functional element 100 comprises the contact surface 142.In particular, only a part of the collar section 128 forms the contact surface 142.A part of the collar section 128, which does not form a contact surface 142, preferably forms the undercut section 136, which undercuts the main body 138 of the component 102.The contact surface 142 of the functional element 100 is, for example, at least approximately circular.The contact surface 142 is in particular oriented at least approximately perpendicular to the connecting direction 116 and / or to the longitudinal axis 120.In particular, it can be provided that the contact surface 142 is arranged completely in a plane arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the connecting direction 116 and / or to the longitudinal axis 120.FIGS. 4 and 5 show that the contact surface 142 of the functional element 100 forms part of a component surface 154 of the component 102.The base body 138 of the component 102 preferably has a surface 156.The functional element 100 is preferably connected to the base body 138 and / or arranged relative to the base body 138 in such a way that the contact surface 142 of the functional element 100 and the surface 156 of the base body 138 merge steadily into one another.Together, the contact surface 142 of the functional element 100 and the surface 156 of the base body 138 preferably form the component surface 154 of the component 102.It is conceivable that in the embodiment of the functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, a further undercut section 136 is provided in the region of the sleeve section 112.The undercut section 136 preferably comprises a plurality of undercut elements 137, for example projections and / or recesses.The undercut section 136 and the undercut elements 137 are only shown in dashed lines in FIGS. 1 to 6.It is conceivable that undercut elements 137, in particular projections, of the undercut section 136 project away from the sleeve section 112 transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis 120.It is furthermore conceivable for recesses to be arranged in the sleeve section 112, in particular in a wall element thereof, which recesses extend transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100 and are not illustrated in the figures.It can be advantageous if undercut elements 137 of the undercut section 136 arranged on the sleeve section 112 protrude at least approximately 2 mm, in particular at least approximately 4 mm, preferably at least approximately 6 mm, from the sleeve section 112 of the functional element 100.In the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, it can furthermore be provided that the functional element 100 comprises one or more anti-rotation elements 158.By means of the anti-rotation elements 158, a torque can preferably be derived from a functional element 100 into the base body 138 of the component 102.For example, it is conceivable that the anti-rotation elements 158 of the functional element 100 are formed by undercut elements 137 of the undercut section 136 of the sleeve section 112, in particular by recesses and / or by projections.One or more anti-rotation elements 158 are preferably formed by the non-round collar section 128 of the functional element 100.It can furthermore be advantageous if projections 159 are arranged on the collar portion 128 of the functional element 100 protruding away from the collar portion 158 parallel to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100, said projections forming anti-rotation elements 158 and being illustrated by dashed lines in FIGS. 1 to 6.For example, it is conceivable for the projections 159 to be produced by separating and subsequently plastically deforming the sheet metal material 110 of the functional element 100.It can furthermore be advantageous if the projections 159 comprise a groove 160 running transversely, for example perpendicularly, to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100, which groove forms an undercut element 137 of an additional undercut section 136.The component 102 shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 can preferably be produced as follows:First, one or more functional elements 100 are produced from the sheet metal material 110, in particular in a separating or forming process.Preferably, the production of the one or more functional elements 100 comprises at least one deep-drawing process.Preferably, one or more functional elements 100 for producing the base body 138 of the component 102 are subsequently introduced into a cavity 162 of an injection molding tool 164.The cavity 162 of the injection mold 164 is preferably bounded by two mold halves 166.It can be advantageous if one or more functional elements 100 are each plugged onto a fastening pin 168 in order to fix the one or more functional elements 100 in the cavity 162 of the injection mold 164.The functional elements 100 are plugged onto the fastening pin 168 in particular with the receiving opening 114 of the sleeve section 112.The fastening pin 168 seals the receiving opening 114 on a side of the functional element 100 facing away from the collar section 128.In particular, it can be avoided that plastic material 140 penetrates into the receiving opening 114 of the functional element 100.Preferably, the contact surface 142 of the one or more functional elements 100 is placed against a tool wall 170 of the injection molding tool 164 before the base body 138 is produced.Preferably, it can be achieved that the contact surface 142 of a functional element 100 is not overmolded with the plastic material 140 of the base body 138.In particular, it can also be achieved that the receiving opening 114 can also be sealed at the end of the functional element 100 facing the collar portion 128, with the result that no plastic material 140 can enter the receiving opening 114.Subsequently, the one or more functional elements 100 are preferably encapsulated by injection molding with the plastic material 140 of the base body 138 for producing the same in an injection molding process.In particular, the injection-moldable plastic material 140 is injected into the cavity 162 of the injection mold 164 (see FIG. 3 ).After the production of the base body 138, the component 102 can preferably be demolded from the injection mold 164 (cf. FIG. 4 ).A component 102 can thus preferably be produced, which is a vehicle component 172 for a vehicle 174, in particular for a motor vehicle 176.The vehicle component 172 is, for example, a structural component and / or a cladding component, in particular an interior cladding component or an outer cladding component.Furthermore, it is possible for the vehicle component 172 to be a vehicle component 172 for a drive train of a motor vehicle 176.An embodiment of a functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 7 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 essentially in that the collar section 128 of the functional element 100 has a star shape in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 7 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that reference is made to the above description thereof in this respect.An embodiment of a functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 8 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 essentially in that the collar section 128 of the functional element 100 has a rectangular, in particular square, shape in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 8 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that reference is made to the above description thereof in this respect.An embodiment of a functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 9 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6 essentially in that the collar section 128 of the functional element 100 has a wave shape in a cross section taken perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 9 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that reference is made to the above description thereof in this respect.An embodiment of a functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 10 and 11 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 essentially in that the collar section 128 comprises an undercut section 136 which comprises undercut elements 137 which preferably project transversely, in particular obliquely, away from the collar section 128 of the functional element.Undercut elements 137 arranged on the collar section 128 of the functional element 100 project away from the collar section 128 of the functional element 100, in particular at an angle 178 in the range of approximately 30° to approximately 60°, preferably at an angle 178 of approximately 45°.Furthermore, it can be provided that further undercut elements 137 are arranged on the collar section 128 of the functional element 100, wherein an undercut element 137 of this type is shown in a dashed illustration in FIG. 11. The undercut elements 137 preferably project away from the collar section 128 of the functional element 100 at an angle 178 in the range from approximately 100° to approximately 160°, for example in the range from approximately 120° to approximately 140°.The undercut elements 137 arranged on the collar portion 128 of the functional element 100 are produced, for example, by separating and subsequently plastically deforming the sheet metal material 110 of the functional element 100.Preferably, one or more anti-rotation elements 158 are formed by the undercut elements 137 protruding transversely, in particular obliquely, from the collar portion 128 of the functional element 100.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that reference is made to the above description thereof in this respect.An embodiment of a functional element 100 shown in FIG. 12 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 essentially in that the sleeve section 112 comprises an undercut section 136, which is arranged on an end region 180 of the sleeve section 112 facing away from the collar section 128.The undercut section 136 is formed in particular by an annularly encircling bead 182 which projects away from a circumferential surface 186 of the sleeve section 112 transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 120.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 12 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 6, so that reference is made to the above description thereof in this respect.An embodiment of a functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 13 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 12 essentially in that the undercut section 136 arranged on the sleeve section 112 is formed in that the sleeve section 112 widens, in particular conically, in the end region 180 of the sleeve section 112 facing away from the collar section 128 in a direction running transversely to the longitudinal axis 120 of the functional element 100 toward a free end 184 of the functional element 100.For example, it is conceivable that the circumferential surface 186 of the sleeve section 112 is designed in the form of a truncated cone in the region of the undercut section 136.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 13 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 12, so that reference is made to the above description thereof.An embodiment of a functional element 100 shown in FIG. 14 differs from the embodiment of the functional element 100 shown in FIG. 12 essentially in that the undercut section 136 arranged on the sleeve section 112 is formed by a threaded section 122, which is arranged on the circumferential surface 186 of the sleeve section 112.The threaded section 122 comprises a thread 124, in particular an external thread 188.Preferably, individual threads of the external thread 188 each form undercut elements 137 of the undercut section 136.Otherwise, the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 14 corresponds in terms of structure and function to the embodiment of the functional element 100 illustrated in FIG. 12, so that reference is made to the above description thereof.Overall, a component 102, in particular a hybrid component 104, can be provided, which can be produced simply and cost-effectively and which can be functionalized in particular simply and cost-effectively.

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Functional element (100) for a component (102), which can be a hybrid component (104) in particular, wherein the functional element (100) is a sheet metal component (106), wherein the functional element (100) comprises a sleeve portion (112), in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the functional element (100) comprises a collar portion (128), which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the sleeve portion (112) of the functional element (100), wherein the collar portion (128) of the functional element (100) comprises an abutment surface (142).Functional element (100) according to Claim 1, characterized in that the contact surface (142) of the functional element (100) is at least approximately in the form of a circular ring.Functional element (100) according to Claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the contact surface (142) of the functional element (100) is of circular ring-shaped design.Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sleeve section (112) comprises an undercut section (136), which is arranged on an end region (180) of the sleeve section (112) facing away from the collar section (128).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the undercut section (136) is formed by an annularly encircling bead (182), which projects away from a circumferential surface (186) of the sleeve section (112) transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a round shape in a cross section taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is equal to or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 2 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is equal to or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 4 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is equal to or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (100) is formed point-symmetrically to the longitudinal axis (120) in a cross section taken perpendicular to a longitudinal axis (120) of a functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (100) is a one-piece sheet metal component (106).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the sleeve portion (112) comprises a threaded portion (122).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises one or more anti-rotation elements (158).Functional element (100) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises a receiving opening (114), in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the receiving opening (114) extends completely through the sleeve portion (112), in particular in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the functional element (100).Component (102), in particular hybrid component (104), wherein the component (102) comprises: a base body (138) made of an injection-molded plastic material (140); one or more functional elements (100) according to one of claims 1 to 14 for connecting one or more additional elements (108) to the component (102), wherein the one or more functional elements (100) are injection-molded with the plastic material of the base body (138).Component (102) according to Claim 15, characterized in that the contact surfaces (142) of the one or more functional elements (100) form part of a component surface (154) of the component (102).Component (102) according to Claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the component (102) is a vehicle component (172) for a vehicle (174), in particular for a motor vehicle (176).Functional element (100) for a component (102), which can be a hybrid component (104) in particular, wherein the functional element (100) is a sheet metal component (106), wherein the functional element (100) comprises a sleeve portion (112), in which a connecting element (115) can be accommodated, wherein the functional element (100) comprises a collar portion (128), which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the sleeve portion (112) of the functional element (100), wherein the collar portion (128) of the functional element (100) comprises an abutment surface (142), wherein the abutment surface (142) of the functional element (100) is at least approximately of circular ring-shaped design, wherein the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve section (112) taken transversely to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 4 mm.Functional element (100) according to claim 18, characterised in that the maximum diameter is greater than the diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 4 mm.Functional element (100) according to Claim 19 or 20, characterized in that the contact surface (142) of the functional element (100) is of circular ring-shaped design.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 20, characterized in that the sleeve section (112) comprises an undercut section (136) which is arranged on an end region (180) of the sleeve section (112) which is remote from the collar section (128).Functional element (100) according to Claim 21, characterized in that the undercut section (136) is formed by an annularly encircling bead (182), which projects away from a circumferential surface (186) of the sleeve section (112) transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 22, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a round shape in a cross section taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of claims 18 or 20 to 23, characterised in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is equal to or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least 4 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 24, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 5 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 25, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 26, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus more than 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 27, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100), plus more than 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 28, characterized in that the functional element (100) is formed point-symmetrically to the longitudinal axis (120) in a cross section taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis (120) of a functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 29, characterized in that the functional element (100) is a one-piece sheet-metal component (106).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 30, characterized in that the sleeve portion (112) comprises a threaded portion (122).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 31, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises one or more anti-rotation elements (158).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 32, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises a receiving opening (114), in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the receiving opening (114) extends completely through the sleeve portion (112), in particular in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 18 to 33, characterized in that the collar section (128) is arranged perpendicularly to the sleeve section (112) of the functional element (100).Component (102), in particular hybrid component (104), wherein the component (102) comprises: a base body (138) made of an injection-molded plastic material (140); one or more functional elements (100) according to one of claims 18 to 34 for connecting one or more additional elements (108) to the component (102), wherein the one or more functional elements (100) are injection-molded with the plastic material of the base body (138).Component (102) according to Claim 35, characterized in that the contact surfaces (142) of the one or more functional elements (100) form part of a component surface (154) of the component (102).Component (102) according to Claim 35 or 36, characterized in that the component (102) is a vehicle component (172) for a vehicle (174), in particular for a motor vehicle (176).Functional element (100) for a component (102), which can be in particular a hybrid component (104), wherein the functional element (100) is a sheet metal component (106), wherein the functional element (100) comprises a sleeve portion (112), in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the functional element (100) comprises a collar portion (128), which is arranged transversely, in particular perpendicularly, to the sleeve portion (112) of the functional element (100), wherein the collar portion (128) of the functional element (100) comprises an abutment surface (142), wherein the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve section (112) taken transversely to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to claim 38, characterised in that the maximum diameter is greater than the diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus at least approximately 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to Claim 38 or 39, characterized in that the contact surface (142) of the functional element (100) is at least approximately in the form of a circular ring.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 40, characterized in that the contact surface (142) of the functional element (100) is of circular ring-shaped design.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 41, characterized in that the sleeve section (112) comprises an undercut section (136) which is arranged on an end region (180) of the sleeve section (112) which is remote from the collar section (128).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 42, characterized in that the undercut section (136) is formed by an annularly encircling bead (182), which projects transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) away from a circumferential surface (186) of the sleeve section (112).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 43, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a round shape in a cross section taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 44, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is of the same size or greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100) plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100) plus more than 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 45, characterized in that the collar portion (128) has a maximum diameter transversely with respect to a longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), which maximum diameter is greater than a diameter of the sleeve portion (112) taken transversely with respect to the longitudinal axis (120) of the functional element (100), plus an averaged material thickness (134) of the functional element (100), plus more than 6 mm.Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 46, characterized in that the functional element (100) is formed point-symmetrically to the longitudinal axis (120) in a cross section taken perpendicularly to a longitudinal axis (120) of a functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 47, characterized in that the functional element (100) is a one-piece sheet-metal component (106).Functional element (100) according to one of claims 38 to 48, characterized in that the sleeve section (112) comprises a threaded section (122).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 49, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises one or more anti-rotation elements (158).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 50, characterized in that the functional element (100) comprises a receiving opening (114), in which a connecting element (115) can be received, wherein the receiving opening (114) extends completely through the sleeve portion (112), in particular in the direction of a longitudinal axis of the functional element (100).Functional element (100) according to one of Claims 38 to 51, characterized in that the collar portion (128) is arranged perpendicularly to the sleeve portion (112) of the functional element (100).Component (102), in particular hybrid component (104), wherein the component (102) comprises: a base body (138) made of an injection-molded plastic material (140); one or more functional elements (100) according to one of claims 38 to 52 for connecting one or more additional elements (108) to the component (102), wherein the one or more functional elements (100) are injection-molded with the plastic material of the base body (138).Component (102) according to Claim 53, characterized in that the contact surfaces (142) of the one or more functional elements (100) form part of a component surface (154) of the component (102).Component (102) according to Claim 53 or 54, characterized in that the component (102) is a vehicle component (172) for a vehicle (174), in particular for a motor vehicle (176).

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