Transport system for operational measurement and data systems in motor vehicles

Abstract

System for the accident-proof anchoring of operational measuring and / or data processing devices in the trunk of a vehicle, consisting of a mounting plate (1) and an adapter plate (2) that can be firmly anchored thereto, characterized in that the mounting plate (1) has several openings (3a, 3b), each of which receives a holding means that establishes a sufficiently firm connection between it and the vehicle, and an adapter plate (2) that can be positively coupled to it, preferably made of sheet metal, which ideally has a plurality of pre-made holes (4) for screwing on measuring and / or data processing devices and their components.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The invention relates to a system for anchoring at least one, usually several, devices temporarily carried in the passenger compartment and / or the trunk of a vehicle for recording measured values ​​and / or data during the journey. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

[0002] Although vehicle development and testing are increasingly taking place virtually on computers, it is still essential to conduct real test drives on the road with these prototypes at an advanced development stage, when initial prototypes of the newly developed vehicle are already available, in order to verify the previous computer simulations, which range from driving noise development to chassis dynamics and the torsional strength of the self-supporting body to engine behavior.

[0003] For this purpose, complex and heavy measurement and data processing systems often have to be carried in the passenger compartment or at least in the trunk. It is difficult to secure such measurement and data processing systems in the passenger compartment or trunk in such a way that, on the one hand, the interior of the prototype is not damaged by screws randomly driven in for retaining tabs that are not intended, and, on the other hand, the measurement and data processing systems do not become life-threatening projectiles in the passenger compartment in the event of an accident during a test drive. The more complex the measurement and data processing system is, i.e. the more individual, interconnected components it contains, the more difficult it becomes to secure it securely in a way that does not impair the system's functionality while driving.

[0004] For measuring and data processing devices carried within the passenger compartment on the front passenger seat or rear seat bench, the applicant has already proposed a proven solution. This solution is similar to that described in DE 20 2019 100 463 U1. However, the safe storage of such measuring and data processing devices in the trunk remains problematic. This continues to pose a significant risk, especially in off-road vehicles or station wagons, because the trunk in these vehicle types is not completely separated from the passenger compartment. However, there is also a certain risk in sedans, as the backrests of the rear seats are usually foldable to provide a through-loading option for bulky luggage. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In view of the above, the task is to create a way to easily and safely secure measuring and / or data processing devices in the trunk of a car. INVENTIVE SOLUTION

[0006] A solution to this problem is provided by the main claim.

[0007] According to the invention, a system is proposed for the accident-proof anchoring of operational measuring and / or data processing devices in the trunk of a vehicle. This system consists of a holding plate and an adapter plate that can be firmly anchored to it. The system is characterized in that the holding plate has several openings, each of which accommodates a holding device that establishes a sufficiently secure connection between it and the vehicle (e.g., straps or ropes that are guided through lashing eyes in the trunk). Furthermore, the system comprises an adapter plate that can be positively coupled to it, preferably made of sheet metal, and which ideally has a plurality of prefabricated holes for screwing on measuring and / or data processing devices and their components.

[0008] This provides a simple way to initially attach measuring and / or data processing devices to the adapter plate in the office or outside the car – using the holes – while the mounting plate is already firmly secured in the trunk of a car. The adapter plate can then be positively coupled to the mounting plate, thus providing a safe, simple, and flexible mounting system. A FURTHER OBJECT UNDERLYING THE INVENTION

[0009] Furthermore, the invention is based on the object of providing a system that is as flexible as possible, with which objects, such as measuring technology, can be quickly and easily mounted in the motor vehicle. THE FURTHER INVENTIONAL SOLUTION

[0010] A solution to this problem is provided by claim 15.

[0011] Here, a system is proposed which comprises the holding plate according to the invention, an adapter plate, an additional adapter for fastening to a rear seat of the vehicle, preferably a support, and an additional adapter for fastening to a passenger seat of the vehicle.

[0012] The adapter for attaching to the rear seat is described in the as yet unpublished application 20 2024 103 585.2, which is fully incorporated herein by reference. The corresponding application is filed as a supplementary document in addition to this application.

[0013] The adapter for attachment to the passenger seat is described in the as yet unpublished application 20 2024 103 584.4, which is fully incorporated into this disclosure. The corresponding application is filed as a supplementary document in addition to this application.

[0014] The system according to the invention is characterized in that the measuring technology and / or components associated with the measuring technology are preferably mounted entirely on the adapter plate. The adapter plate is preferably mounted via the mushroom-shaped projections (positive locking elements) of the adapter plate, which engage with the correspondingly cooperating fastening devices. The adapter plate can be mounted in the same way on the adapter's retaining plate on the rear seat, on the adapter of the passenger seat, or on the retaining plate in the trunk.

[0015] This makes it easy to create a flexible mounting system in which the measurement technology or associated components can be mounted on an adapter plate outside the vehicle, preferably even in the laboratory. In the vehicle, an adapter is then preferably already mounted on the front passenger seat, at least one adapter on one of the rear seats, and / or a mounting plate in the trunk. Depending on the test situation, the user can then flexibly decide which of the receiving components the adapter plate should be mounted on. Furthermore, the adapter plate can be installed and removed very quickly and easily, preferably without tools and simply by placing and sliding the adapter plate.

[0016] It should be emphasized here that connecting the adapter plate to the receiving parts via the mushroom-shaped projections (positive locking elements) and the corresponding receiving holes with elongated holes (mounting drilling directions) is preferred, but other types of attachment are also conceivable. The goal of the attachment is an easily removable yet secure connection to the receiving parts. LIST OF FIGURES The Fig. 1 shows a holding plate according to the invention in a three-dimensional view from below. The Fig. 2 shows the holding plate according to the invention in a three-dimensional view from above. The Fig. 3 shows an adapter plate according to the invention in a three-dimensional view from below. The Fig. 4 shows the adapter plate according to the invention in a three-dimensional view from above. The Fig. 5 shows a mushroom guide in three-dimensional view. The Fig. 6 shows analogous to Fig. 1 a holding plate according to the invention in three-dimensional view from below; in comparison to Fig. 1, however, the holding plate is significantly larger. The Fig. 7 shows the holding plate according to the invention Fig. 6 in three-dimensional view from below. PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0017] The system according to the invention for the accident-proof anchoring of operational measuring and / or data processing devices in the trunk of a vehicle consists of a holding plate 1 (see Fig. 1 and Fig. 2) and an adapter plate 2 that can be firmly anchored to it (see Fig. 3 and Fig. 4).

[0018] The holding plate 1 has a plurality of openings 3a, preferably in the form of windows that are preferably free of burrs and do not have sharp edges, which are used to allow the passage of straps with which the holding plate 1 is held by the lashing eyes on the trunk floor.

[0019] The connectable adapter plate 2 is preferably made of sheet metal and ideally comprises a plurality of prefabricated holes 4 for screwing on measuring and / or data processing devices and their components.

[0020] The holding plate also preferably has further openings 3b in the form of windows that are preferably free of burrs and do not have sharp edges, which serve as grip openings for receiving a hand or its finger area and simplify loading.

[0021] The retaining plate 1 preferably also has local spacers 5, which, when firmly mounted, keep it spaced from the trunk floor. To facilitate the implementation of these spacers 5, the flat plate 6 of the retaining plate 1 preferably rests on a surrounding tubular frame, which is designed to rest on the trunk floor.

[0022] The holding plate 1 preferably has a plurality of fastening devices 7, preferably in the form of keyhole-like windows, into each of which a form-locking element 9 of the adapter plate 2 can be inserted and locked. The fastening devices 7 are preferably provided at least on one side with mushroom-head guides 8 (see also Fig. 5), which are preferably mounted below the flat plate 6. This mushroom head guide 8 serves as a simple centering stop when removing or undocking the adapter plate 2 described above.

[0023] The adapter plate 2 has a plurality of positive-locking elements 9 on its side intended to face the retaining plate 1. These are preferably designed in the form of mushroom heads for insertion into the fastening devices 7. As mentioned, these fastening devices 7 are preferably designed in the form of keyhole-like windows.

[0024] Each form-locking element 9 preferably has the shape of a mushroom head. A slender stem carries a cap that can be inserted through the larger section of the keyhole-like opening into the area below the retaining plate 1 and, by further sliding it into the area of ​​the narrower section of the keyhole-like opening, can be positively connected to the retaining plate 1.

[0025] Thus, measuring and / or data processing devices can initially be attached to the adapter plate 2 outside the vehicle using the numerous holes 4. The mounting plate 1 can already be firmly secured in the trunk of a car using straps suspended from lashing eyes and pulled through the openings 3a. The adapter plate 2 can then be positively coupled to the mounting plate 1 by placing it on top of it, as explained above.

[0026] An additional security of the system is achieved in that the holding plate 1 and the adapter plate 2 each have at least one bore 10, which are aligned with each other after the complete positive connection of the holding plate 1 with the adapter plate 2, so that a blocking pin can be inserted, which prevents an unintentional unlocking of the positive connection between the holding plate 1 and the adapter plate 2.

[0027] The Fig. 6 and Fig. 7 also show an even larger embodiment of the holding plate 1 compared to the previously shown embodiment. This holding plate 1 can be attached in motor vehicles with a larger trunk or on loading platforms, such as in pickup trucks. The structure of the holding plate 1 is analogous to the holding plate 1 already described at the beginning. However, more fastening devices 7 can be provided on the flat plate 6. Accordingly, it is preferred if more bores 10 and more openings 3a and 3b are provided, which ensure additional protection. It can be expedient if the holding plate 1 has additional cross struts 11 in order to give the holding plate 1 more stability and / or so that the flat plate 6 does not dent.

[0028] The adapter plate 2 to be mounted accordingly can also be designed accordingly larger. However, it is also possible to use the already described “small” adapter plate 2 made of Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. This would also have the advantage that the adapter plate 2 can be mounted in different positions on the holding plate 1. REFERENCE LIST 1 holding plate 2 adapter plates 3a Opening for the straps 3b Handle opening 4 holes of the adapter plate 5 spacers 6 level plate 7 Fastening device 8 Mushroom head guide 9 Form-locking element of the adapter plate 10 Hole 11 Cross brace QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

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

[0000] DE 20 2019 100 463 U1

[0004] WO 20 2024 103 585.2

[0012] WO 20 2024 103 584.4

[0013]

Claims

[1] System for the accident-proof anchoring of operational measuring and / or data processing devices in the trunk of a vehicle, consisting of a holding plate (1) and an adapter plate (2) which can be firmly anchored thereto, characterized by that the holding plate (1) has a plurality of openings (3a, 3b), each of which accommodates a holding means establishing a sufficiently firm connection between it and the vehicle, and an adapter plate (2) which can be positively coupled to it, preferably made of sheet metal, which ideally has a plurality of prefabricated bores (4) for screwing on measuring and / or data processing devices and their components. [2] System according to claim 1, characterized by that the holding plate (1) has local spacers (5) which keep it at a distance from the trunk floor when firmly mounted. [3] System according to claim 2, characterized bythat the local spacers (5) are formed by a circumferential tubular frame which is intended to rest on the trunk floor and on which the preferably flat plate (6) of the holding plate (1) rests. [4] System according to claim 3, characterized by that the pipes are square pipes, preferably made of steel. [5] System according to claim 4, characterized by that the tubes have openings (3a) in the form of preferably burr-free and non-sharp-edged windows for the passage of straps with which the holding plate (1) is held by the lashing eyes on the trunk floor. [6] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the tubes have openings (3b) in the form of preferably burr-free and non-sharp-edged windows, which serve as grip openings for receiving a hand or its finger area and simplify loading. [7] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the tubes forming the tubular frame are not welded together. [8] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that each tube is screwed several times to the flat plate (6) of the holding plate (1). [9] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that each tube is screwed several times to the flat plate (6) of the holding plate in the area of each opening (3a) or above each opening (3a) to allow the passage of a belt. [10] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding plate (1) has a plurality of fastening devices (7), preferably in the form of keyhole-like windows, preferably reinforced with mushroom-head guides (8), into each of which a form-locking element (9) of the adapter plate (2) can be inserted and locked. [11] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the adapter plate (2) has, on its side intended to face the holding plate (1), a plurality of form-locking elements (9), preferably in the form of mushroom heads, for hooking into the fastening devices (7), preferably in the form of keyhole-like windows, of the holding plate (1). [12] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the holding plate (1) and the adapter plate (2) each have at least one bore (10) which are aligned with one another after the complete positive connection of the holding plate (1) to the adapter plate (2), so that a blocking pin can be inserted which prevents unintentional unlocking of the positive connection between the holding plate (1) and the adapter plate (2). [13] System according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat each form-fitting element (9), preferably in the form of a mushroom head, of the adapter plate (2) has a cap carried by a slimmer stem, which can be brought through the larger section of the keyhole-like opening into the area below the holding plate (1) and can be connected in a form-fitting manner to the holding plate (1) by further displacement into the area of the narrower section of the keyhole-like opening. [14] System comprising a holding plate (1) and an adapter plate (2), characterized by that measuring technology and / or components associated with the measuring technology are mounted on the adapter plate (2), which is mounted on the holding plate (1) via the form-locking elements (9) and the corresponding fastening devices (7). [15] System comprising a holding plate (1), an adapter plate (2), an adapter for attachment to a passenger seat of the vehicle and an adapter for attachment to a rear seat of the vehicle, preferably with an additional support, characterized by that measuring technology and / or components associated with the measuring technology are mounted on the adapter plate (2), which can be mounted via the form-locking elements (9) of the adapter plate (2) and the corresponding fastening devices (7) either on the adapter of the front passenger seat or in the same way on the adapter of the rear seat or in the same way on the holding plate (1) in the trunk.

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