COMPONENT FOR A CAR HEADLIGHT

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a component for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the component comprises a support element and a component, in particular a DMD element, wherein the support element has a receiving opening designed for receiving the component, wherein the receiving opening is bounded by an edge surface, wherein the component is designed to be inserted into the receiving opening along an insertion direction and has a side surface, wherein the component, in the state inserted into the receiving opening, is arranged relative to the receiving opening in an insertion position in which the side surface of the component faces the edge surface of the receiving opening, wherein in the insertion position a first side surface section of the side surface contacts a first edge surface section of the edge surface and a second side surface section of the side surface has a predetermined minimum distance to a second edge surface section of the edge surface.wherein the support element has a support element on which the component rests at least partially in the insertion position in order to be secured against displacement along the insertion direction beyond the insertion position, wherein the component has a first temperature in a ground state and a second temperature in an operating state which is higher than the first temperature, wherein the component is designed to hold the component in the insertion position in the ground state and in the operating state, wherein the component has at least one elastic compensation element which is arranged on a second edge surface section of the edge surface opposite the first edge surface section, wherein the at least one elastic compensation element connects the second edge surface section of the edge surface with the second side surface section of the side surface of the component.wherein the at least one elastic compensating element is configured to transmit a compensating force to the component in response to thermal deformation of the component, wherein the compensating force acts along a direction opposite to the thermal deformation direction of the component, and wherein the at least one elastic compensating element is designed and configured to hold the component, in particular substantially, in the insertion position by means of its achievable compensating force during a transition from the ground state to the operating state.

[0002] The at least one elastic compensating element comprises a foam material, which is preferably elastic and curable.

[0003] The invention further relates to a motor vehicle headlight comprising a component.

[0004] The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a component.

[0005] Components of this type, comprising a support element and a component inserted therein, are known from the prior art. It is often necessary to hold the component in a specific, predetermined relative position to the support element while the component is in various operating states. The use of spacers or similar retaining elements has proven insufficient in practice.

[0006] Document EP 2 217 854 B1 describes a headlight for a motor vehicle with a temperature-compensated mounting for a light module. The light module is attached to a support frame via a thermal expansion element, the thermal expansion of which compensates for changes in the module's tilt. This ensures constant light projection regardless of temperature fluctuations.

[0007] Document US 3,625,796 A describes a method for manufacturing a vehicle lighting unit, specifically for signal lights such as parking, reversing, and turn signal lights. Instead of mechanical fastening with screws and gaskets, a lens is bonded into a groove in the housing using a thermoplastic adhesive. Upon cooling, the resin forms a stress-free, watertight bond, reducing production costs and improving sealing.

[0008] The object of the present invention is to alleviate or eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art. The invention therefore aims in particular to create a component in which the connection of a component part to a support element is improved.

[0009] This problem is solved by a component having the features of claim 1 and by a method having the features of claim 13. Preferred embodiments are specified in the dependent claims.

[0010] The component according to the invention has the advantage that the relative position of the component to the support element remains essentially constant and that thermal expansion forces, which would change the relative position, are compensated by the compensating element. Two or more compensating elements can also be arranged on the second edge surface section. In particular, at least one or more compensating elements can also be arranged on further edge surface sections, preferably on two further opposing edge surface sections, each of which exerts a further compensating force opposite to a further deformation direction or directions. Because the at least one compensating element is designed as a foam material, preferably curable, the compensating element can be adjusted after or before the component is inserted into the receiving opening on the corresponding edge surface section (or...).When using multiple leveling elements on the corresponding edge sections, the foam material can be applied, thus simplifying component assembly. This is a significant advantage over solid leveling elements (such as elastic rubber shims) which must be held in a predetermined position during the insertion of the component. A particularly advantageous feature is that the foam material can be introduced into the gap between the receiving opening of the carrier element and the component during the assembly process using an automated process, such as a robot-controlled nozzle. This eliminates the need to hold and adjust the leveling element separately.A displacement of the component within a principal plane, in which the receiving opening and the component lie, caused by thermal expansion of the component and / or the support element, can advantageously be compensated by the at least one elastic compensating element. In particular, the compensating force and the direction of thermal deformation are oriented within the principal plane. Due to the compensating force acting by the at least one elastic compensating element, the relative position of the component to the support element remains essentially constant during the transition from the ground state to the operating state. The arrangement of the component in the receiving opening according to the invention allows, in particular, a so-called "fixed-floating bearing" arrangement to be achieved, since the component rests against the receiving opening on one side.The first edge surface section is contacted (fixed bearing), and the remaining sides of the receiving opening (the second edge surface section) are spaced apart (floating bearing), with at least one compensating element arranged in the resulting gap. The support element can be made of plastic or metal, in particular. The component can, for example, comprise a ceramic material. The component can, in particular, comprise a DMD element (digital micromirror device; arrangement of micromirror actuators), which, for example, has ceramic or is applied to a ceramic substrate. The support element is, for example, a support frame for a DMD element. In particular, the coefficients of thermal expansion of the support element and the component are different, preferably by a factor of 10⁻¹⁵.

[0011] It may be provided that at least one elastic compensating element is designed to exert a restoring force opposite to the compensating force on the component during a transition from the operating state to the ground state, in order to keep the component in the insertion position during a transition from the operating state to the ground state.

[0012] It may be provided that the minimum distance between the second edge surface section of the receiving opening's edge surface and the second side surface section of the component's side surface is greater in the ground state than in the operating state. This is equivalent to a reduction of the minimum distance during the transition from the ground state to the operating state, whereby this reduction can be minimized by the force exerted by the compensating elements.

[0013] It may be provided that the component and the support element are designed such that in the basic state the minimum distance is greater than a temperature-related relative change in length of the component along at least one thermal expansion direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the insertion direction and in particular lies within a main plane defining the receiving opening.

[0014] It may be provided that in the insertion position the component is inserted into the receiving opening in such a way that in the basic state the minimum distance along the entire second edge surface section of the edge surface of the receiving opening is essentially the same.

[0015] It may be provided that the minimum distance is defined as an orthogonal distance between the side surface of the component and the edge surface of the receiving opening.

[0016] It may be provided that the receiving opening is designed as a through-hole formed in the support element.

[0017] It can be provided that the support element has at least two support projections, which are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the receiving opening, wherein the at least two support projections extend towards a center of the receiving opening, wherein in the insertion position the component contact the at least two support projections in such a way that complete penetration of the component through the receiving opening is blocked.

[0018] It may be intended that the component part penetrates the receiving opening at least partially.

[0019] It can be provided that the component has a first material which has a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the support element has a second material which has a second coefficient of thermal expansion which is different from the first coefficient of thermal expansion, so that during a transition from the ground state to the operating state the thermal expansion of the component is different, in particular greater, than the thermal expansion of the support element.

[0020] The foam material may be a 2-component polyurethane material, for example FERMAPOR K31, or a one-component sealant, for example based on polyurethane or silicone.

[0021] It may be provided that the foam material comprises a material whose elastic behavior (which is present especially before hardening) can be described by Hooke's law.

[0022] It may be provided that the foam material comprises a material which has a minimum adhesive force between the edge surface of the receiving opening and / or the side surface of the component, wherein the minimum adhesive force makes it possible for the foam material to adhere to the edge surface and / or the side surface at least against gravity.

[0023] According to the invention, the support element has at least one insertion opening which is arranged on an outer surface of the support element facing away from the edge surface of the receiving opening and extends from the outer surface towards the edge surface, wherein the at least one elastic compensation element can be inserted via the insertion opening towards the component.

[0024] It can be provided that the foam material is designed in such a way that it can be introduced into the insertion opening in a feeding state using a feeding device, wherein the foam material is plastically formed before and during feeding and is designed to be cured after feeding, wherein the cured foam material forms at least one elastic compensating element.

[0025] It may be provided that the second boundary surface section of the boundary surface has a depression into which at least one elastic compensation element is received, at least section by section.

[0026] It can be provided that the second edge surface section of the edge surface has a further elastic compensation element on two opposing further sections, wherein preferably the two further sections of the second edge surface section each have a recess into which a further elastic compensation element is received at least partially, or each have a further insertion opening through which foam material can be supplied to form the elastic compensation elements.

[0027] A motor vehicle headlight may be provided which includes a component according to the invention.

[0028] According to the invention, a method for manufacturing a component is provided, wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) Providing a component comprising a support element and a component insertable therein, wherein the support element has a receiving opening designed to receive the component, the receiving opening being bounded by an edge surface, the component having a side surface and being designed to be inserted into the receiving opening along an insertion direction, the component having a first temperature in a ground state and a second temperature, which is higher than the first temperature, in an operating state, the component being designed to hold the component in the insertion position in the ground state and in the operating state, b) Applying, by means of a feeding device, at least one elastic compensating element to a second edge surface section of the edge surface of the receiving opening, the at least one elastic compensating element being a foam material,which is preferably elastic and curable, comprising, wherein the foam material is in a plastic state during application by means of the feeding device and cures after its application in order to form the at least one elastic compensating element, c) Inserting the component into the receiving opening, along the insertion direction, into an insertion position, wherein in the insertion position a first side surface section of the side surface contacts a first edge surface section of the edge surface opposite the second edge surface section, and a second side surface section of the side surface has a predetermined minimum distance to the second edge surface section of the edge surface, wherein in the inserted state the at least one elastic compensating element connects the second edge surface section of the edge surface of the receiving opening with the second side surface section of the component,wherein the support element has a support element on which the component rests, at least partially, in the insertion position in order to be secured against displacement along the insertion direction beyond the insertion position, wherein the cured foam material is configured to transmit a compensating force to the component in response to thermal deformation of the component, wherein the compensating force acts along a direction opposite to a thermal deformation direction of the component, and wherein the foam material forming at least one elastic compensating element is designed and configured to hold the component in the insertion position by means of its achievable compensating force during a transition from the ground state to the operating state.

[0029] Steps b) and c) can also be performed in reverse order. In this case, the component is first inserted into the receiving opening, and then the at least one elastic compensation element is applied, whereby after application the at least one elastic compensation element connects the second edge surface section of the receiving opening's edge surface with the second side surface section of the component.

[0030] According to the invention, the support element has at least one insertion opening which is arranged on an outer surface of the support element facing away from the edge surface of the receiving opening and extends from the outer surface towards the edge surface, wherein the feeding device is configured to introduce the plastic foam material via the insertion opening towards the component component in order to form the at least one elastic compensation element according to step b).

[0031] It may be provided that the second edge surface section of the edge surface of the receiving opening has a recess, wherein the feeding device is configured to introduce the plastic foam material into the recess to form the at least one elastic compensating element according to step b).

[0032] Within the context of this description, the terms "top", "bottom", "horizontal", "vertical" are to be understood as indications of orientation when the component is arranged in its normal operating position, for example after it has been installed in a motor vehicle headlight. Character description

[0033] The invention is further explained below with reference to a preferred embodiment, to which it is not, however, limited. The drawings show: Fig. 1 a top view of an embodiment of a component according to the invention; Fig. 2 a detailed view of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 a detailed view of a support element of the component according to Fig. 1 ; and Fig. 4 a detailed view of a support element of a second embodiment.

[0034] Fig. 1 Figure 1 shows a component 1 for a motor vehicle headlight. Component 1 comprises a support element 2 and a component 3. The support element 2 has a receiving opening 4 designed to receive the component 3 (see Figure 3). Fig. 4 The receiving opening 4 is bounded by a boundary surface 4a.

[0035] The component 3 is inserted into the receiving opening 4 along an insertion direction x (in Fig. 1The component 3 (with the insertion direction x oriented orthogonally to the plane of the sheet) is designed for insertion and has a side surface 3a. When inserted into the receiving opening 4, the component 3 is positioned relative to the receiving opening 4 in an insertion position in which the side surface 3a of the component 3 faces the edge surface 4a of the receiving opening 4. In the insertion position, a first side surface section 3a1 of the side surface 3a contacts a first edge surface section 4a1 of the edge surface 4a, and a second side surface section 3a2 of the side surface 3a is spaced a specified minimum distance from a second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a. The minimum distance is defined as an orthogonal distance between the second side surface section 3a2 of the side surface 3a of the component 3 and the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a of the receiving opening 4.In the insertion position, component 3 can be inserted into the receiving opening 4 such that, in the initial state, the minimum distance along the entire second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a of the receiving opening 4 is essentially the same. Component 3 and the support element 2 can be designed such that, in the initial state, the minimum distance is greater than a temperature-induced relative change in length of component 3 along at least one thermal expansion direction (in particular along the deformation direction V), which is oriented orthogonally to the insertion direction x and, in particular, lies within a principal plane H defining the receiving opening 4. The minimum distance between the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a of the receiving opening 4 and the second side surface section 3a2 of the side surface 3a of component 3 is greater in the initial state than in the operating state.

[0036] In the illustrated embodiments, the receiving opening 4 is designed as a through hole formed in the support element, wherein the component 3 penetrates the receiving opening 4 at least partially.

[0037] Component 3 has a first temperature in its initial state and a second temperature in its operating state, which is higher than the first temperature. Component 1 is designed to hold component 3 in its insertion position in both the initial and operating states.

[0038] Component 3 comprises a first material with a first coefficient of thermal expansion. Support element 2 comprises a second material with a second coefficient of thermal expansion, which differs from the first. During a transition from the ground state to the operating state, the thermal expansion of component 3 differs from, and is in particular greater than, the thermal expansion of support element 2.

[0039] Component 1 comprises at least one elastic compensation element 6, which is arranged on a second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a opposite the first edge surface section 4a1. The in Fig. 1The illustrated embodiment has two compensating elements 6, wherein the second (optional) compensating element 6 is arranged on a further (left) edge surface section, which adjoins the second edge surface section 4a2. For example, several compensating elements 6 can also be arranged on the second edge surface section 4a2. The at least one elastic compensating element 6 connects the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a with the second side surface section 3a2 of the side surface 3a of the component 3. The at least one elastic compensating element 6 is a foam material, which is preferably elastic and curable.The foam material is designed to transmit a compensating force F to component 3 in response to thermal deformation of component 3, wherein the compensating force F acts along a direction opposite to the thermal deformation direction V of component 3. The foam material, which forms at least one elastic compensating element 6, is designed and configured to hold component 3 essentially in its insertion position by means of the compensating force F it can generate during a transition from the ground state to the operating state.

[0040] The at least one elastic compensating element 6 is preferably configured to exert a restoring force opposite to the compensating force F on the component 3 during a transition from the operating state back to the ground state, in order to hold the component 3 in the insertion position during a transition from the operating state to the ground state. The compensating effect of the elastic compensating element 6 is preferably reversible.

[0041] The foam material comprises a material which has a minimum adhesive force between the edge surface 4 of the receiving opening 4 and / or the side surface 3a of the component 3, wherein the minimum adhesive force enables the foam material to adhere to the edge surface 4 and / or the side surface 3a at least against gravity.

[0042] In the Fig. 2 and 3In the illustrated embodiment, the support element 2 has at least one insertion opening 7, which is arranged on an outer surface 8 of the support element 2 facing away from the edge surface 4a of the receiving opening 4 and extends from the outer surface 8 towards the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a. The at least one elastic compensating element 6 can be inserted through the insertion opening 7 towards the component 3. The foam material forming the compensating element 6 is designed such that it can be inserted into the insertion opening 7 in a feeding state using a feeding device (for example, an automated feeding robot), wherein the foam material is plastic before and during feeding and hardens after feeding. The hardened foam material forms the at least one elastic compensating element 6. In the embodiment according to Fig. 3In addition to the insertion opening 7, the edge surface 4a also has an optional recess 9 in which a further optional compensating element 6 is accommodated.

[0043] As in Fig. 4 As shown, the support element 2 has a support element 5 against which the component 3 rests, at least partially, in the insertion position to prevent displacement along the insertion direction x beyond the insertion position. The support element 5 has at least two support projections 5a, which are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the receiving opening 4, with the at least two support projections 5a extending towards the center of the receiving opening 4. In the insertion position, the component 3 contacts the at least two support projections 5a in such a way that complete penetration of the component 3 through the receiving opening 4 is blocked.

[0044] In the Fig. 4In the illustrated embodiment, the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a has a recess 9 into which the at least one elastic compensation element 6 is received, at least partially. This embodiment can also, in particular, have at least one insertion opening 7.

[0045] Preferably, the second edge surface section 4a2 of the edge surface 4a comprises a further elastic compensation element 6 in each of two opposing further sections. Preferably, the two further sections of the second edge surface section 4a2 each comprise a recess 9 in which a further elastic compensation element 6 is received at least partially, or the two further sections each comprise a further insertion opening 7 through which foam material can be supplied to form the elastic compensation elements 6. LIST OF REFERENCE MARKS

[0046] 1 Component 1 2 Support element 3 Component 3a Side surface 3a1 First side surface section 3a2 Second side surface section 4a Edge surface 4a1 First edge surface section 4a2 Second edge surface section 5 Support element 6 Compensating element 7 Insertion opening 8 Outer surface 9 Recess F Compensating force V Deformation direction x Insertion direction

Claims

1. Component (1) for a motor vehicle headlight, wherein the component (1) has a carrier element (2) and a component part (3), in particular a DMD element, wherein the carrier element (2) has a receiving opening (4) designed to receive the component part, wherein the receiving opening (4) is bounded by an edge surface (4a), wherein the component part (3) is designed to be inserted into the receiving opening (4) along an insertion direction (x) and has a side surface (3a), wherein the component (3), when inserted into the receiving opening (4), is arranged relative to the receiving opening (4) in an insertion position in which the side surface (3a) of the component (3) faces the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4), wherein, in the insertion position, a first side surface section (3a1) of the side surface (3a) contacts a first edge surface section (4a1) of the edge surface (4a) and a second side surface section (3a2) of the side surface (3a) has a predetermined minimum distance to a second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a), wherein the carrier element (2) has a support element (5) on which the component (3) rests at least in sections in the insertion position in order to be secured against displacement along the insertion direction (x) beyond the insertion position, wherein the component part (3) has a first temperature in a basic state and a second temperature, which is higher than the first temperature, in an operating state, wherein the component (1) is designed to hold the component part (3) in the insertion position in the basic state and in the operating state, wherein the component (1) has at least one elastic compensating element (6) which is arranged on a section of the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) opposite the first edge surface section (4a1), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) connects the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) to the second side surface section (3a2) of the side surface (3a) of the component part (3), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element is designed to transmit a compensating force (F) to the component part (3) in response to thermal deformation of the component part (3), to the component (3), wherein the compensating force (F) acts along a direction opposite to a thermal deformation direction (V) of the component (3), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) is designed and arranged such that, by means of the compensating force (F) it can exert, the component (3) is held in the insertion position during a transition from the basic state to the operating state, in particular to hold it substantially in the insertion position, characterized in that the at least one elastic compensating element (6) comprises a foam material which is preferably elastic and curable, wherein the carrier element (2) has at least one insertion opening (7) which is arranged on an outer surface (8) of the carrier element (2) facing away from the receiving opening (4) and extends from the outer surface (8) toward the edge surface (4a), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) can be inserted via the insertion opening (7) toward the component (3).

2. Component (1) according to claim 1, wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) is designed to exert a restoring force opposite to the compensating force (F) on the component component (3) during a transition from the operating state to the basic state in order to hold the component component (3) in the insertion position during a transition from the operating state to the basic state.

3. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the component part (3) and the carrier element (2) are designed such that, in the basic state, the minimum distance is greater than a temperature-related relative change in length of the component part (3) along at least one thermal expansion direction, which is oriented orthogonally to the insertion direction (x) and, in particular, lies within a main plane (H) defining the receiving opening (4).

4. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein, in the insertion position, the component (3) is inserted into the receiving opening (4) in such a way that, in the basic state, the minimum distance along the entire second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4) is essentially the same, wherein the minimum distance is preferably defined as an orthogonal distance between the second side surface section (3a2) of the side surface (3a) of the component part (3) and the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4).

5. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the receiving opening (4) is designed as a through hole formed in the carrier element.

6. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support element (5) has at least two support projections (5a) which are preferably arranged on opposite sides of the receiving opening (4), wherein the at least two support projections (5a) extend in the direction of a center of the receiving opening (4), wherein, in the insertion position, the component component (3) contacts the at least two support projections (5a) in such a way that complete passage of the component component (3) through the receiving opening (4) is blocked.

7. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the component part (3) comprises a first material having a first coefficient of thermal expansion, and the carrier element (2) comprises a second material which has a second coefficient of thermal expansion which differs from the first coefficient of thermal expansion, so that, during a transition from the basic state to the operating state, the thermal expansion of the component part (3) differs from, in particular is greater than, the thermal expansion of the carrier element (2).

8. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foam material comprises a material which has a minimum adhesive force between the edge surface (4) of the receiving opening (4) and / or the side surface (3a) of the component part (3), wherein the minimum adhesive force allows the foam material to adhere to the edge surface (4) and / or the side surface (3a) at least against the force of gravity.

9. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the foam material is designed such that, in a feed state, it can be introduced into the insertion opening (7) with a feeding device, wherein the foam material is plastically formed before and during feeding and is formed to be curable after feeding, wherein the cured foam material forms the at least one elastic compensating element (6).

10. Component (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) has a recess (9) in which the at least one elastic compensating element (6) is received at least in sections.

11. Component (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) has a further elastic compensating element (6) at two, preferably opposite, further sections, wherein preferably the two further sections of the second edge surface section (4a2) each have a recess (9) in which a further elastic compensating element (6) is accommodated at least in sections, or each have a further insertion opening (7) through which foam material can be fed to form the elastic compensating elements (6).

12. Motor vehicle headlamp comprising a component (1) according to one of the preceding claims.

13. Method for manufacturing a component (1), wherein the method comprises the following steps: a) providing a component (1) comprising a carrier element (2) and a component part (3) insertable therein, wherein the carrier element (2) has a receiving opening (4) designed to receive the component part, wherein the receiving opening (4) is bounded by an edge surface (4a), wherein the component part (3) has a side surface (3a) and is designed to be inserted into the receiving opening (4) along an insertion direction (x), wherein the component (3) has a first temperature in a basic state and a second temperature, which is higher than the first temperature, in an operating state, wherein the component (1) is designed to hold the component (3) in the insertion position in the basic state and in the operating state, b) application, by means of a feed device, of at least one elastic compensating element (6) to a second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) is in a plastic state during application by means of the feed device and hardens after application to form the at least one elastic compensating element (6), c) insertion of the component part (3) into the receiving opening (4), along the insertion direction (x), into an insertion position, wherein in the insertion position a first side surface section (3a1) of the side surface (3a) contacts a first edge surface section (4a1) of the edge surface (4a) opposite the second edge surface section (4a2) (4a1) of the edge surface (4a) opposite the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a), and a second side surface section (3a2) of the side surface (3a) has a predetermined minimum distance to the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a), wherein, in the inserted state, the at least one elastic compensating element (6) connects the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4) with the second side surface section (3a2) of the component part (3), wherein the carrier element (2) has a support element (5) on which the component part (3) rests at least in sections in the insertion position in order to be secured against displacement along the insertion direction (x) beyond the insertion position, wherein the cured compensating element (6) is designed to transmit a compensating force (F) to the component part (3) in response to thermal deformation of the component part (3), to the component (3), wherein the compensating force (F) acts along a direction which is opposite to a thermal deformation direction (V) of the component (3), wherein the at least one elastic compensating element (6) is designed and arranged such that, by means of the compensating force (F) that can be exerted by it during a transition from the basic state to the operating state, it holds the component (3) in the insertion position, characterized in that the at least one elastic compensating element (6) comprises a foam material which is preferably elastic and curable, wherein the carrier element (2) has at least one insertion opening (7) which is arranged on an outer surface (8) of the carrier element (2) facing away from the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4) and extends from the outer surface (8) to the edge surface (4a), wherein the feed device is designed to introduce the plastic foam material via the insertion opening (7) to the component (3) in order to form the at least one elastic compensating element (6) in accordance with step b).

14. Method according to claim 13, wherein the second edge surface section (4a2) of the edge surface (4a) of the receiving opening (4) has a recess (9), wherein the feed device is designed to introduce the plastic foam material into the recess (9) in order to form the at least one elastic compensating element (6) in accordance with step b).