Loading floor fixing system

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a system for fixing the loading floor in a motor vehicle, comprising a loading floor support and at least one loading floor, wherein the loading floor support comprises at least one locking element.

[0002] Retaining profiles for loading floors are known in the state of the art.

[0003] For example, from the document DE 10 2010 056 400 A1, a loading floor for a loading space comprising a loading floor plate which has a tooth-shaped profile on at least one side for engagement in a complementary motor vehicle-side retaining profile, as well as a method for adjusting a loading space volume, are known.

[0004] Document DE 10 2016 013 687 A1 discloses a fastening device for attaching a loading floor support of a trunk assembly to a side wall of the trunk assembly for a vehicle. The side wall has a firmly integrated locking interface that can be locked into a counter-locking interface of a loading floor support.

[0005] A motor vehicle with a device for holding a loading floor is known from document DE 20 2015 008 707 U1. The motor vehicle comprises a rear loading space with a device for holding the loading floor, which is manufactured in one piece with a trim part and passes through a through opening in the loading floor.

[0006] Document US 2015 / 251712 A1 discloses a storage container integrated into the floor of a vehicle. The storage container comprises a housing having a collar, a bottom surface, and a plurality of side surfaces extending between the collar and the bottom surface. The side surfaces each define a top surface and an intermediate surface extending continuously around an inner perimeter of the housing and oriented parallel to the collar and the bottom surface. A lid is configured to rest on the top surface in a first storage position when the lid has a first orientation and to rest on the intermediate surface in a second storage position when the lid has a second orientation, wherein the second orientation is rotated 90 degrees relative to the first orientation.

[0007] Document DE 10 2014 015030 A1 discloses a device for covering one or more storage compartments in the floor of a motor vehicle trunk, which device comprises a trunk mat. The trunk mat is designed in two parts and is flexible at the parting point. It can be connected via fastening elements to a loading box attached to the body and provided with storage compartments.

[0008] In the state of the art, additional fixing elements, particularly in the Z-direction, are welded or screwed to fix loading floors in the area of ​​the rear seats of a vehicle.

[0009] The object of the present invention is to provide a system that enables easier to produce, more cost-effective and improved loading floor fixation.

[0010] This object is achieved by a system having the features of patent claim 1. Advantageous further developments and embodiments are the subject of the description and description of the figures.

[0011] The subject matter of the present invention is a system for securing the loading floor in a motor vehicle, comprising a loading floor support and at least one loading floor, wherein the loading floor support comprises at least one locking element, wherein the loading floor has at least one shaped element which is designed to lock onto the at least one locking element of the loading floor support, wherein the system is designed to lock the loading floor on the loading floor support based on the locking, and wherein the locking element is designed as a click element which is designed to be compressible by the shaped element of the loading floor when the loading floor is pushed on and to unfold when an end position of the sliding-on process is reached and thereby lock the loading floor, wherein the system is designed to lock the loading floor on the loading floor support in an X direction and in a Z direction, wherein the locking element is designed as a hook, in particular a locking hook.

[0012] According to the invention, the loading floor has at least one shaped element that is designed to latch onto the at least one locking element of the loading floor support, wherein the system is designed to lock the loading floor onto the loading floor support based on the latching. The loading floor, in particular the shaped element, is designed and configured such that the loading floor can be fixed or locked to at least one further component of the motor vehicle, in particular the locking element of the loading floor support. The system is generally arranged in the area of ​​a rear seat bench of a motor vehicle. The system offers the advantage that the loading floor can be secured without additional attachments.

[0013] The locking element is typically applied to the loading floor support using an injection molding process. The locking element is designed as the male part of a sliding / plug-in closure. The locking element is designed as a projection that is designed to engage the molded element when the loading floor is slid onto the loading floor support.

[0014] Typically, the locking element is designed as a click element that is configured to be compressible by the shaped element of the loading floor when the loading floor is pushed open and to unfold upon reaching an end position of the sliding-open process, thereby locking the loading floor. The locking element is generally designed to be compressible, with the locking element having at least one slot that allows the locking element to be compressed.

[0015] The locking element generally extends at a right angle to the loading floor support and is between 1 mm and 50 mm, in particular between 20 mm and 30 mm, wide. The locking element has at least one slot in the center. The slot is generally formed at a right angle to the loading floor support and has a width between 1 mm and 5 mm, in particular between 3 mm and 4 mm.

[0016] The shaped element is generally designed to correspond to the geometry of the locking element. The shaped element is designed as the female part of the sliding / plug-in closure. The shaped element has at least one recess configured to accommodate the at least one projection of the locking element, the male part of the sliding / plug-in closure. The shaped element of the loading floor offers the advantage that it can be easily implemented in the manufacturing process of the loading floor and thus does not require any special processes.

[0017] The molded element is typically embossed into the loading floor to a depth of between 10 mm and 50 mm, in particular between 30 mm and 40 mm. The molded element has a width of between 10 mm and 50 mm, in particular between 30 mm and 45 mm.

[0018] The system is configured to lock the loading floor onto the loading floor support in an X-direction and / or a Z-direction. The system is configured such that the loading floor can be slid onto the locking element of the loading floor support with the at least one shaped element. Sliding the loading floor onto the loading floor support engages the locking element with the projection and the deflection on the shaped element in both the X-direction and the Z-direction.

[0019] The system offers the advantage that the integrated geometry eliminates the need for additional components, and the loading floor supports an X- and Z-direction of the rear locking mechanism. This allows the loading floor to be locked in both the X and Z directions.

[0020] In a further development, the molded element is formed as a single piece and embossed into the loading floor. The molded element can be embossed into the loading floor during the pressing process. Thus, the insertion of the molded element does not require a separate process, allowing the molded element to be implemented during the loading floor manufacturing process.

[0021] In a further development, the shaped element is U-shaped, with the U-shape forming a locking surface in the shaped element that is perpendicular to a contact surface of the loading floor with the loading floor support. The shaped element is formed as a recess embossed into the loading floor. The U-shaped design of the shaped element offers the advantage that the locking element can be inserted laterally into the shaped element.

[0022] In a further development, the locking surface is rounded or beveled at least in some areas. The locking surface is rounded or beveled at least in some areas. The rounded or beveled locking surface of the shaped element offers the advantage that the locking element can engage or engage behind the rounded or angled locking surface of the shaped element. The engaging or engaging behind the locking element in the rounded or angled locking surface of the shaped element results in the locking element being locked on the at least one rounded or angled locking surface of the shaped element.

[0023] The locking element typically has a deflection at the end of the projection facing the loading floor, which is designed to engage or rest on the locking surface of the U-shaped element. Typically, the deflection is designed as an extension of the projection, which is substantially parallel to the loading floor support. Optionally, the deflection is angled from the projection. Typically, the deflection is T-shaped.

[0024] The locking element is designed as a hook, particularly a locking hook. The locking element is typically applied to the loading floor support using an injection molding process. The locking element has an end near the loading floor support and an end far from the loading floor support. The locking element is T-shaped in the X direction at its end far from the loading floor support and configured as a circumferential Z-support surface in the Z direction. The Z-support surface corresponds to the deflection of the locking element.

[0025] In a further development, the locking element is configured to latch and / or engage at least partially behind or onto the shaped element. A respective locking element is generally configured to engage a respective shaped element by means of latching forces.

[0026] In a further development, the shaped element is geometrically designed to correspond to the locking element. The shaped element and the locking element together generally form the sliding / plug-in closure. The shaped element is a female part of the sliding / plug-in closure, and the locking element is a male part of the sliding / plug-in closure. The loading floor with the shaped element is designed to be slidable and clickable onto the loading floor support.

[0027] The system includes a loading floor for securing the loading floor.

[0028] The loading floor has at least one shaped element which is embossed into the loading floor and is designed and configured to receive at least one locking element.

[0029] The locking element is typically manufactured on the loading floor support using an injection molding process. The locking element is designed as a locking hook or barb. Typically, the locking element has at least one slot, which allows the locking element to be compressed when inserted into the molded element.

[0030] The shaped element is embossed into the loading floor. Optionally, the shaped element is embossed into the loading floor in such a way that the loading floor is at least partially interrupted. The shaped element has at least one recess designed to accommodate the projection of the locking element. The recess of the shaped element is, for example, T-shaped. Thus, the shaped element is designed as the female part of a sliding / click closure. The locking element is designed as the male part of a sliding / click closure.

[0031] In the following, a method for producing a loading floor comprising an element for a system for fixing the loading floor as described above is described.

[0032] In a first step, the loading floor is pressed. In a further step, which takes place simultaneously with the first step, at least one mold element is embossed into the loading floor during the pressing process.

[0033] In a method for producing a locking element for a system for fixing the loading floor as described above, the locking element is produced on the loading floor support by means of an injection molding process.

[0034] The invention is schematically illustrated by means of embodiments in the drawing and will be further described with reference to the drawing, wherein the same components are designated by the same reference numerals. It shows: Fig. 1 shows a loading floor with a shaped element of the loading floor fixing system, Fig. 2 shows a top view of the loading floor fixing system with the loading floor placed on a loading floor support with a shaped element locked onto a locking element, Fig. 3 shows a longitudinal section through the loading floor fixing system with the shaped element and the locking element locked into the shaped element, Fig. 4 shows a top view of the loading floor fixing system with the shaped element and the locking element locked into the shaped element, Fig. 5 shows a perspective view of the locking element in the locked state in the shaped element of the loading floor fixing system, Fig. 6 shows a schematic side view of the loading floor fixing system with the loading floor with the shaped element and the loading floor support with the locking element.

[0035] Figure 1shows a loading floor 11 with a shaped element 14 of the system 10 for securing the loading floor. In the present embodiment, the loading floor 11 has a U-shaped shaped element 14. The U-shaped shaped element 14 is embossed into the loading floor 11. The U-shaped shaped element 14 is formed in the Z-direction in the loading floor 11.

[0036] The U-shaped configuration of the shaped element 14 allows for the insertion of a locking element (not shown). The shaped element 14 is U-shaped, with the U-shape forming a locking surface 17 in the shaped element 14, which is perpendicular to a contact surface of the loading floor 11 with a loading floor support (not shown). The locking surface 17 is rounded or beveled.

[0037] Figure 2shows a top view of the system 10 for fixing the loading floor with the loading floor 11 placed on the loading floor support 12 with the shaped element 14 locked onto the locking element 13.

[0038] The locking element 13, which is designed as a projection 15, is typically manufactured on the loading floor support 12 using an injection molding process. The locking element 13 is designed as a locking hook or barb. The locking element 13 has an end near the loading floor support and an end remote from the loading floor support, with the locking element 13 having a T-shaped configuration at its end remote from the loading floor support.

[0039] The shaped element 14 is embossed into the loading floor 11. The shaped element 14 is embossed into the loading floor 11 in such a way that the loading floor 11 is at least partially interrupted. The shaped element 14 is designed, in particular, as a click closure. The shaped element 14 has a T-shaped configuration in the X direction.

[0040] The shaped element 14 is generally designed to correspond geometrically to the locking element 13 in order to form a sliding / click closure or a sliding / plug closure. The loading floor 11 with the shaped element 14 is designed to be slid or clicked onto the loading floor support 12. During the sliding process, the shaped element 14 locks onto the locking element 13 of the loading floor support 12 in both the X and Z directions.

[0041] Figure 3shows a longitudinal section through the system 10 for fixing the loading floor with the shaped element 14 and the locking element 13 locked into the shaped element 14.

[0042] The locking element 13 is formed on the loading floor support 12. In the present embodiment, the locking element 13 is designed as a projection 15, in particular as a locking hook. In the present embodiment, the locking element 13 also has a circumferential Z support or a deflection 16, which extends from the projection 15 at an end of the locking element 13 remote from the loading floor support, parallel to the loading floor support 12.

[0043] The shaped element 14 is formed in the loading floor 11, wherein the shaped element 14 is U-shaped, wherein the U-shape in the shaped element 14 forms a locking surface 17 that is formed perpendicular to a contact surface of the loading floor 11 with a loading floor support 12 (not shown). The locking surface 17 is rounded or beveled.

[0044] The shaped element 14 is designed to correspond to the geometric shape of the locking element 13. In In the present embodiment, the loading floor 11 with the shaped element 14 is shown attached to the loading floor support 12 with the locking element 13. The locking element 13 is configured to lock in the X direction by sliding the shaped element 14 on and to lock in the Z direction by locking a deflection 16 or a Z support on the beveled locking surface of the U-shaped shaped element 14.

[0045] Figure 4shows a top view of the system 10 for securing the loading floor with the shaped element 14 and the locking element 13, which is engaged in the shaped element 14 and is designed as a projection 15. The shaped element 14 is designed as the female part of the sliding / plug-in closure, while the locking element is designed as the male part of the sliding / plug-in closure.

[0046] The loading floor 11 with the shaped element 14 is designed to hook onto the locking element 13 when pushed onto the loading floor support 12 and to form a locking connection, in particular a sliding / plug-in connection, both in the X direction and in the Z direction.

[0047] Figure 5shows a perspective view of the locking element 13 in the locked state in the shaped element 14 of the system 10 for securing the loading floor. In the system 10 for securing the loading floor, the loading floor 11 with the shaped element 14 is pushed or locked onto the loading floor support 12 with the locking element 13 and is thus locked in both the X direction and the Z direction. The shaped element 14 is pushed onto the locking element 13 so that the at least one projection 15 of the locking element 13 engages and locks into the at least one recess of the shaped element 14.

[0048] Figure 6shows a schematic side view of the system 10 for securing the loading floor with the loading floor 11, the shaped element 14, and the locking element 13 of the loading floor support 12. In the present embodiment, it is shown that, when the locking element 13 is locked in the shaped element 14 of the loading floor 11, the locking element 13 locks onto a rounded or beveled surface of the shaped element 14, a locking surface 17, both in the X direction and in the Z direction. It is also shown that the locking element 14 is formed from the projection 15 and the deflection 16. List of reference symbols

[0049] 10System 11Loading floor 12Loading floor support 13Locking element 14Form element 15Protrusion 16Deflection 17Locking surface

Claims

1. System (10) for fixing a loading floor in a motor vehicle, comprising a loading floor support (12) and at least one loading floor (11), wherein the loading floor support (12) comprises at least one latching element (13), wherein the loading floor (11) has at least one molded element (14) which is configured to latch onto the at least one latching element (13) of the loading floor support (12), wherein the system (10) is configured to lock the loading floor (11) onto the loading floor support (12) on the basis of the locking process, and wherein the latching element (13) is configured as a clicking element which is arranged to be compressible by the molded element (14) of the loading floor (11) when the loading floor (11) is pushed on and to be deployed when an end position of the pushing on process is reached, thereby locking the loading floor (11), wherein the system (10) is configured to lock the loading floor (11) on the loading floor support (12) in an X direction and in a Z direction, characterized in that the latching element (13) is configured as a hook, in particular as a latching hook.

2. System (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the molded element (14) is shaped in one piece in the loading floor (11).

3. System (10) according to claim 2, characterized in that the molded element (14) is U-shaped, wherein the U-shape in the molded element (14) forms a latching surface (17), which is perpendicular to a contact surface of the loading floor (11) with the loading floor support (12).

4. System (10) according to claim 3, characterized in that the latching surface (17) is configured to be rounded or beveled in at least some sections.

5. System (10) according to claim 1, characterized in that the latching element (13) is configured to latch on or latch at least partially behind or onto the molded element (14).

6. System (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the molded element (14) is configured to correspond geometrically to the latching element (13).