FASTENING ARRANGEMENT

Description

technical field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of fastening assemblies comprising a clip fixed in an opening in a sheet metal of a vehicle body element.

[0002] The invention finds its application in particular in the fixing of a battery powering a telecommunications box. State of the art

[0003] As illustrated in the figure 2 A known prior art fastening system comprises: a bodywork element of a vehicle, comprising a sheet metal having an opening; the sheet metal having a constant thickness; a clip, comprising elastic interlocking means arranged to fix the clip in the opening of the sheet metal, the clip being intended to receive a battery; the sheet metal having an interface, in contact with the clip when the clip is fixed in the hole in the sheet metal, the interface being intended to have a thickness with a value within a given range of values; the constant thickness of the sheet metal having a value within the given range of values.

[0004] Such a set of prior art fixing is not entirely satisfactory insofar as the "vehicle" architects have to find a place in the body element where the constant thickness of the sheet metal has a value within the given range of values, which is not always an easy thing, especially when the given range of values ​​is restricted (e.g. [1.35 mm; 1.55 mm]).

[0005] One possible solution to circumvent this problem is to provide a dedicated support piece to attach the clip to the body panel. This solution entails significant additional costs (design, materials, management, assembly, etc.). Document DE10214048A1 shows a fastening assembly comprising a vehicle body panel, including a sheet metal part with a hole; the sheet metal having a constant thickness; a clip, including means arranged for securing the clip in the hole in the sheet metal, the clip being intended to receive a battery. Document EP0722880A2 shows elastic interlocking means arranged for securing a clip in a hole in a sheet metal part. Description of the invention

[0006] The invention aims to remedy, in whole or in part, the aforementioned drawbacks. To this end, the invention relates to fastening assemblies with the characteristics of claims 1 and 2.

[0007] Thus, such a fastening assembly according to the invention allows, thanks to the stamped areas, for the thickness of the interface to be adjusted in order to guarantee the interface thickness, that is to say, that the interface has a thickness within a given range of values. The given range of values ​​is predetermined in order to ensure satisfactory stability of the clip on the sheet metal.

[0008] Such a fixing assembly makes it possible to do without a dedicated support piece, and to free oneself from the constraint of the constant thickness value of the sheet metal with respect to the given range of values.

[0009] One advantage provided is the ability to guarantee the interface thickness for thin sheets. The raised patterns form bearing surfaces for elastically deformable elements.

[0010] One advantage provided is the ability to guarantee the interface thickness for thick sheets. The hollow patterns form bearing surfaces for elastically deformable elements.

[0011] According to one feature of the invention, the elastic interlocking means comprise: elastically deformable lugs, arranged to penetrate the opening in the sheet metal; elastically deformable tabs, arranged to rest against the sheet metal.

[0012] One advantage provided is excellent stability of the staple on the sheet metal. The range of values ​​given is predetermined to ensure satisfactory tensioning of the staple between the lugs and the tabs.

[0013] According to one feature of the invention, the fastening assembly includes a battery mounted on the clip, the battery preferably being a battery to power a telecommunications unit.

[0014] According to one feature of the invention, the constant thickness of the sheet metal has a value greater than or equal to 0.65 mm and less than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0015] According to one feature of the invention, the given range of values ​​exhibits: a lower limit equal to 1.35 mm, and an upper limit equal to 3 mm.

[0016] The invention also relates to a vehicle, comprising a fastening assembly according to the invention.

[0017] According to one feature of the invention, the vehicle includes a quarter window; and the bodywork element is arranged under the quarter window. Brief description of the drawings

[0018] Other features and advantages will become apparent in the detailed description of different embodiments of the invention, the description being accompanied by examples and references to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1is a schematic perspective view, illustrating a clip intended to secure a battery. Figure 2 is a schematic top view, illustrating a state-of-the-art fixing assembly. Figure 3 is a schematic top view, illustrating a fastening assembly according to the invention for a thin sheet metal. Figure 4 is a schematic top view, illustrating a fastening assembly according to the invention for a thick sheet metal.

[0019] It should be noted that the drawings described above are schematic, and are not necessarily to scale for the sake of readability and to simplify their understanding. Detailed description of the implementation methods

[0020] Identical elements or elements performing the same function will bear the same references for the different embodiments, for the sake of simplification. Fastening assembly

[0021] One object of the invention is a fastening assembly, comprising: a bodywork element of a vehicle, comprising a sheet metal 1 having an opening; the sheet metal 1 having a constant thickness: a clip 2 (clearly visible at the figure 1 ), including elastic interlocking means arranged to fix the clip 2 in the hole in the sheet 1, the clip 2 being intended to receive a battery (not illustrated); the sheet 1 having an interface, in contact with the clip 2 when the clip 2 is fixed in the orifice of the sheet 1, the interface being intended to have a thickness with a value within a given range of values; remarkable in that: the constant thickness of the sheet 1 has a value outside the given range of values; the sheet 1 has stamped areas 10 arranged to deform the interface so that the interface has a thickness with a value within the given range of values. Clip

[0022] The means of elastic interlocking advantageously include elastically deformable elements 20, arranged to penetrate into the orifice of the sheet 1.

[0023] The means of elastic interlocking advantageously include: elastically deformable lugs 20, arranged to penetrate the opening of the sheet metal 1; elastically deformable tabs 21, arranged to bear against the sheet metal 1.

[0024] The clip 2 may include a support base, on which the lugs 20 and the tabs 21 are formed. Sheet metal

[0025] The opening in sheet metal 1 is advantageously oblong.

[0026] The constant thickness of sheet metal 1 preferably has a value greater than or equal to 0.65 mm. The constant thickness of sheet metal 1 preferably has a value less than or equal to 2.8 mm.

[0027] The range of values ​​given for the interface may include: a lower limit equal to 1.35 mm, and an upper limit equal to 3 mm.

[0028] In other words, the range of values ​​given for the interface can be within the interval [1.35 mm; 3 mm], for example [1.35 mm; 1.55 mm].

[0029] According to an embodiment illustrated in the figure 3 , when the constant thickness of the sheet metal 1 has a value below the given range of values, the stamped areas 10 are advantageously arranged to deform the interface so that: the interface has raised and hollow patterns, and the elastically deformable elements 20 rest on the raised patterns when the clip 2 is fixed in the hole in the sheet 1.

[0030] The embossed areas 10 allow the bearing surfaces formed by the protruding patterns to be offset.

[0031] According to an embodiment illustrated in the figure 4, when the constant thickness of the sheet metal 1 has a value beyond the given range of values, the stamped areas 10 are advantageously arranged to deform the interface so that: the interface has raised and hollow patterns, and the elastically deformable elements 20 rest on the hollow patterns when the clip 2 is fixed in the hole in the sheet 1.

[0032] The embossed areas 10 allow the bearing surfaces formed by the hollow patterns to be offset. Battery

[0033] The mounting assembly advantageously includes a battery mounted on clip 2. The battery is preferably a telecommunications unit battery. The battery can serve as an emergency power supply. Vehicle

[0034] An object of the invention is a vehicle, comprising a fastening assembly according to the invention.

[0035] The vehicle has a quarter window. The bodywork element is advantageously positioned below the quarter window.

Claims

1. Fastening assembly, comprising: - a bodywork component of a vehicle, comprising a sheet metal (1) having an orifice; the sheet metal (1) having a constant thickness; - clip (2), comprising elastic nesting means arranged to fix the clip (2) in the orifice of the sheet (1), the clip (2) being intended for a battery; - the sheet (1) having an interface, in contact with the clip (2) when the clip (2) is fixed in the orifice of the sheet (1), the interface being intended to have a thickness with a value comprised in a process sheet of given values; characterised in that: - the constant thickness of the sheet (1) has a value outside the process sheet of given values; - the sheet (1) comprises stamped zones (10) arranged to distort the interface so that the interface has a thickness with a value comprised in the process sheet of given values, and in that: - the elastic nesting means comprise elastically deformable items (20) arranged to penetrate into the orifice of the sheet (1); - the constant thickness of the sheet (1) has a value below the process sheet of given values; - the stamped zones (10) are arranged to deform the interface so that: - the interface comprises projecting reasons and hollow reasons, and - the elastically deformable items (20) rest on the projecting reasons when the clip (2) is fixed in the orifice of the sheet (1).

2. Fastening assembly, comprising: - a bodywork component of a vehicle, comprising a sheet metal (1) having an orifice; the sheet metal (1) having a constant thickness; - clip (2), comprising elastic nesting means arranged to fix the clip (2) in the orifice of the sheet (1), the clip (2) being intended for a battery; - the sheet (1) having an interface, in contact with the clip (2) when the clip (2) is fixed in the orifice of the sheet (1), the interface being intended to have a thickness with a value comprised in a process sheet of given values; characterised in that: - the constant thickness of the sheet (1) has a value outside the process sheet of given values; - the sheet (1) comprises stamped zones (10) arranged to distort the interface so that the interface has a thickness with a value comprised in the process sheet of given values, and in that: - the elastic nesting means comprise elastically deformable items (20) arranged to penetrate into the orifice of the sheet (1); - the constant thickness of the sheet (1) has a value beyond the process sheet of given values; - the stamped zones (10) are arranged to deform the interface so that: - the interface comprises projecting reasons and hollow reasons, and - the elastically deformable items (20) rest on the hollow reasons when the clip (2) is fixed in the orifice of the sheet (1).

3. Fastening assembly according to one of claims 1 to 2, in which the elastic nesting means comprise: - elastically deformable lugs (20) arranged to penetrate into the orifice of the sheet (1); - elastically deformable tabs (21), arranged to bear against the sheet (1).

4. Fastening assembly according to one of claims 1 to 3, comprising a battery mounted on the clip (2), the battery preferably being a battery for powering a telecommunication box.

5. Fastening assembly according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which the constant thickness of the sheet (1) has a value greater than or equal to 0.65 mm and less than or equal to 2.8 mm.

6. Fastening assembly according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the process sheet of given values has: - lower limit equal to 1.35 mm, and - an upper limit equal to 3 mm.

7. Vehicle, comprising a fastening assembly according to one of claims 1 to 6.

8. Vehicle according to claim 7, comprising a quarter window; and the bodywork element is arranged under the quarter window.