Holding device for a motor vehicle

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding device (2) for a motor vehicle, comprising a holding body (4) having a planar functional element (6) that is fixed in a joined arrangement on the holding body (4), and comprising at least one guide unit (8), which has at least one first projection (12) extending in a first joining direction (10) and a stop section (14) on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4), and which comprises at least one recess (16) and one edge section (18) surrounding the recess (16) on the holding body (4) or on the functional element (6), and comprising at least one joining unit (20) arranged in the second stop position at the opposite end of the functional element (6) or the holding body (4) to the guide unit (8), comprising a second projection (24) extending parallel to the rotational or pivot axis (22) on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4) and comprising a receptacle (26) in or on the holding body (4) or the functional element (6); and having at least one locking unit (30) comprising an engagement means (32) on the holding body (4) or on the functional element (6) and an engagement section (34) on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4).

Description

[0001] HOLDING DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

[0002] The invention relates to a holding device for a motor vehicle.

[0003] Holding devices are used in various forms within motor vehicles. The holding bodies of the holding device can, for example, be designed as device carriers to which electronic devices, such as displays or the like, are attached.

[0004] When the holding device is designed as a device carrier, functional elements are mounted on the holding body to reinforce it and provide mounting and fastening points, which are fixed to the holding body by screwing.

[0005] This creates a high risk of damage to the parts being installed. Furthermore, installation is often cumbersome and time-consuming due to limited access.

[0006] An object of an embodiment of the invention is to propose a holding device of a motor vehicle which can be mounted in a simplified manner.

[0007] This object is achieved by a holding device for a motor vehicle with a holding body to which a consumer or a component of the motor vehicle can be secured, with a planar functional element which is secured in a joined arrangement to the holding body, with at least one guide unit which comprises on the functional element or on the holding body at least one first projection extending in a first joining direction and a stop section extending transversely to the first joining direction and which is secured on the holding body oron the functional element comprises at least one recess and an edge section surrounding the recess, wherein the functional element and the holding body can be arranged in a first stop position, in which the first projection is introduced into the recess, in which the stop section bears against the edge section and in which the first projection bears in contact with one end of the recess, and wherein the functional element can be folded, at least in the first stop position, about a rotation or pivot axis running transversely to the first joining direction and can be transferred into a second stop position, in which the functional element bears in contact with the holding body with an end opposite the guide unit, with at least one joining unit which, in the second stop position, is arranged at the end of the functional element orof the holding body, which comprises a second projection on the functional element or on the holding body, which extends parallel to the rotation or pivot axis, and which comprises a receptacle in or on the holding body or functional element, wherein the functional element is disengaged from the receptacle when the functional element is simultaneously arranged in the first stop position and in the second stop position and can be moved by transferring the functional element along a second joining direction running parallel to the rotation or pivot axis into a locking position, in which the second projection engages in the receptacle and fixes the functional element against movement about the rotation or pivot axis, and with at least one locking unit, which has a rear engagement means on the holding body or on the functional element and a rear engagement section on the functional element oron the holding body, wherein the rear grip means in the locking position engages behind the rear grip section opposite to the second joining direction.

[0008] Because the holding device comprises a guide unit, a joining unit, and a locking unit, the functional element and the holding body can be joined together without the use of tools. This reduces the risk of damage to the individual parts and components.

[0009] The guide unit allows the functional element and the holding body to be pre-assembled and joined together manually by arranging them first in the first stop position, then by transferring them to the second stop position and then by transferring them from the second stop position to the locking position.

[0010] The use of the word “respectively” is used in the original

[0011] This means, for example, that if the projection of the guide unit is located on the functional element, the recess is located on the holding body in the option mentioned below, and vice versa.

[0012] In order to ensure in a simple manner that the projection of the guide unit can perform a movement about the rotation or pivot axis in the recess of the guide unit, it proves to be advantageous if the functional element or holding body comprising the at least one recess of the guide unit comprises a section with an L-shaped cross-section, in the bending region of which the recess is arranged and / or if the recess comprises a length extending transversely to the first joining direction, which length enables movement of the first projection transversely to the first joining direction from the first stop position into the locking position.

[0013] As a result, the functional element can easily form an angle of up to 90° with the holding body during joining along the first joining direction and can be pivoted by 90° when transferred to the second stop position with the projection arranged in the recess, so that the functional element and holding body run essentially parallel to one another and, if necessary, lie flat against one another.

[0014] Because the recess comprises a length extending transversely to the first joining direction, which enables the projection to move transversely to the first joining direction from the first stop position into the locking position, the holding body and functional element are fixed to one another so that they can move relative to one another during the entire joining process.

[0015] Furthermore, it is conceivable for the recess to have a width extending transversely to the first joining direction that is greater than the width of the projection transversely to the first joining direction. This facilitates a rotational or pivoting movement about the rotational or pivoting axis.

[0016] The stop section can extend the projection transversely to the joining direction. In this case, it can project beyond the recess in the longitudinal direction of the recess and / or in the width direction of the recess. To make the holding device compact, it is advantageous if the joining unit comprises an opening extending transversely to the second joining direction, in particular a continuous opening, on the holding body or functional element comprising the second projection, into which opening the second projection projects and in the receptacle arranged on the functional element or holding body is arranged in the second stop position.

[0017] Because the joining unit comprises a continuous opening in the holding body or functional element, into which the second projection extends and in which the receptacle arranged on the functional element or holding body can be arranged in the second stop position, the second projection can be designed to continue the functional element or holding body. In this case, no offset of the second projection is necessary. This enables a compact design of the holding device in the joined arrangement.

[0018] In a further development of the holding device, it is provided that the guide unit comprises at least one rib-like blocking means on the holding body and / or on the functional element, which in an intermediate arrangement of functional element and holding body outside the first stop position rests against the functional element or the holding body when the functional element is transferred by folding about the rotation or pivot axis into the second stop position before reaching the second stop position and blocks further movement, and which in an intermediate arrangement of functional element and holding body in the first stop position is arranged without overlapping to a wall area of ​​the functional element or holding body and allows movement into the second stop position.

[0019] Because the guide unit comprises a rib-like locking means on the holding body and / or on the functional element, which blocks the transfer of the functional element into the second stop position if the functional element is not arranged in the first stop position, a user manually joining the functional element and holding body can detect that the functional element and holding body are not correctly positioned relative to one another. This can prevent damage to components of the holding device and ensure correct and secure joining of the holding body and functional element.

[0020] Because the locking means only releases, i.e. does not block, the transfer to the second stop position when the functional element and holding body are arranged in the first stop position, it can be ensured that the second projection is correctly placed in front of the receptacle before the functional element is transferred to the locking position.

[0021] Because the locking means is designed like a rib, the transfer movement is only blocked after a transfer movement has already been completed. In certain versions of the holding device, the functional element can be moved by up to 50° around the rotation or pivot axis before further movement is blocked by the locking means.

[0022] In a further development of the latter embodiment, it proves to be advantageous if the locking means is arranged on a side of the receptacle arranged on the holding body or on the functional element facing the functional element or the holding body and / or if the locking means projects into the opening, in particular the through opening, in the second stop position and in the locking position.

[0023] If the locking means is arranged on a side of the receptacle arranged on the holding body or functional element facing the functional element or the holding body, the holding device can be designed to be compact. Furthermore, this allows for easy engagement of the locking means when transferring the functional element from the first stop position to the second stop position. In this case, the locking means engages the opening in the wall area of ​​the functional element or the holding body.

[0024] The locking unit's engagement means secures the functional element and the holding body to one another, preventing relative movement counter to the second joining direction. To reduce the play existing between the holding body and the functional element in the locking position, one embodiment of the holding device provides that the locking unit comprises at least one rail-like clamping means arranged on the holding body and / or on the functional element and comprising a ramp-like section, by means of which, when the functional element is transferred into the locking position, a distance between the holding body and the functional element is increased, and the first projection is clamped against the edge of the recess and the second projection is clamped against the receptacle.

[0025] By providing a rail-like clamping device, the holding body and functional element are clamped against each other in the locking position, whereby play between the holding body and functional element is at least reduced.

[0026] The engagement means can in principle be designed in any way as long as it fulfils the technical function of engaging behind the functional element in the locking position to prevent it from moving in the second joining direction.

[0027] The rear gripping means of the locking unit can be implemented simply and cost-effectively if the rear gripping means of the locking unit is pre-tensioned into the locking position and can be elastically displaced by the functional element when the functional element is transferred into the second stop position.

[0028] In such a case, the rear grip means can be designed in a clip-like manner.

[0029] Embodiments of the holding device are provided in which the functional element is designed to be substantially planar, in which the first projection of the guide unit, the second projection of the joining unit and / or the functional element or the holding body form a one-piece common component and / or in which the recess of the guide unit, the locking means of the guide unit, the receptacle of the joining unit, the engagement means of the locking unit, the clamping means of the locking unit and / or the holding body or the functional element form a one-piece common component.

[0030] Because the elements of the guide unit, the joining unit and the locking unit are implemented in the holding body or in the functional element as a single, common component, the holding device can be designed with reduced components.

[0031] This further simplifies assembly of the holding device. The holding body and / or the holding element can be a single-component or multi-component plastic, in particular a single-component or multi-component injection-molded part.

[0032] The stability and the ability to absorb forces can be further increased if the holding device comprises at least two guide units, at least two joining units and at least two locking units, which are arranged on opposite sides of the functional element and the holding body with respect to the second joining direction.

[0033] In such a case, the two recesses of the respective guide units are arranged in such a way that they encompass a common rotation or pivot axis.

[0034] The holding body can be fixedly secured to a supporting structure or to a vehicle component of a vehicle interior of the motor vehicle. Before arranging the functional element on the holding body, the load or a component of the motor vehicle can be secured to the holding body. Subsequently, the functional element can be arranged on the holding body. In order to arrange additional components on the holding device, it proves advantageous if the functional element comprises at least one receiving means, such as a recess or projection element, for securing at least one additional component on a surface facing away from the holding body.

[0035] Further features, details and advantages of the invention emerge from the appended patent claims, from the drawings and the following description of a preferred embodiment of the holding device.

[0036] The drawing shows:

[0037] Figure 1 An exploded side view of an embodiment of the holding device in an unjoined arrangement;

[0038] Figure 2 A perspective front view of a portion of the holding body of the holding device according to Figure 1;

[0039] Figure 3 is a perspective front view of a region of the functional element according to the embodiment of Figure 1; Figure 4 is a perspective front view of a region of the functional element and the holding body during joining along the first joining direction;

[0040] Figure 5 A perspective front view of a portion of the functional element and the holding body in the first stop position and in the second stop position;

[0041] Figure 6 A perspective front view of a portion of the functional element and the holding body in the locking position.

[0042] The figures show an embodiment of a holding device of a motor vehicle, generally designated by the reference numeral 2.

[0043] The holding device 2 comprises a holding body 4 to which a consumer or a component of the motor vehicle can be secured (not shown in the figures). Furthermore, the holding device 2 comprises a planar functional element 6, which is secured to the holding body 4 in a joined arrangement.

[0044] In order to fix the functional element 6 to the holding body 4, the holding device 2 comprises a guide unit 8 which, in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, comprises a first projection 12 arranged on the functional element 6 and extending in a first joining direction 10.

[0045] In addition, the guide unit 8 comprises a stop section 14 extending transversely to the first joining direction 10, which is adjacent to the projection 12.

[0046] Furthermore, in the embodiment shown in the figures, the guide unit 8 comprises a recess 16 in the holding body 4, which is surrounded by an edge portion 18.

[0047] The functional element 6 and the holding body 4 can be arranged in a first stop position (see Figure 5), in which the first projection 12 is inserted into the recess 16, in which the stop section 14 touches the edge section 18 and in which the first projection 12 touches one end of the recess 16.

[0048] The functional element 6 can be folded, at least in the first stop position, about a rotation or pivot axis 22 extending transversely to the first joining direction 10. By folding about the rotation or pivot axis 22, the functional element 6 can be transferred into a second stop position (see Figure 5), in which the functional element 6 rests against the holding body 4 with an end opposite the guide unit 8.

[0049] The holding device 2 also comprises a joining unit 20, which is arranged in the second stop position at the end of the functional element 6 opposite the guide unit 8. In the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, the joining unit 20 comprises a second projection 24 on the functional element 6 extending parallel to the rotation or pivot axis 22, as well as a receptacle 26 on the holding body 4.

[0050] When the functional element 6 is arranged in the first stop position and in the second stop position at the same time, the second projection 24 is disengaged from the receptacle 26. By transferring the functional element 6 along a second joining direction 28 running parallel to the rotation or pivot axis 22 (see Figure 5), the functional element e can be moved into a locking position in which the second projection 24 engages in the receptacle 26 and fixes the functional element 6 against movement about the rotation or pivot axis 22.

[0051] Furthermore, the holding device 2 comprises a locking unit 30, which comprises a rear gripping means 32 on the holding body 4 and a rear gripping portion 34 on the functional element 6. The rear gripping means 32 of the locking unit 30 engages behind the rear gripping portion 34 in the locking position of the functional element 6.

[0052] In the exemplary embodiment of the holding device 2 shown in the figures, the functional element 6 comprises an L-shaped cross-section in which the recess 16 is arranged. The recess 16 comprises a length extending transversely to the first joining direction 10, which enables the first projection 12 to move transversely to the first joining direction 10 from the first stop position into the locking position. To facilitate joining of the functional element 6 to the holding body 4, the functional element 6 comprises a through-opening 36, which is an element of the joining unit 20 and into which the second projection 24 projects.

[0053] In addition, the exemplary embodiment of the holding device 2 shown in the figures comprises a rib-like locking means 38, which is an element of the guide unit 8 and which, in the exemplary embodiment shown in the figures, is arranged on the holding body 4. In particular, the rib-like locking means 38 is arranged on the receptacle 26 and extends in the direction of the functional element 6. The rib-like locking means 38 is arranged such that, in an intermediate arrangement of the functional element 6 and the holding body 4 outside the first stop position, when the functional element 6 is transferred by folding about the rotation or pivot axis 22 into the second stop position before reaching the second stop position, it rests on the functional element 6 and blocks further movement.Only when functional element e and holding body 4 are arranged in the first stop position, the rib-like locking means 38 is arranged without overlapping with a wall area of ​​the functional element 6 and a movement into the second stop position is released without hindrance.

[0054] Furthermore, the locking unit 30 of the holding device 2 comprises a plurality of rail-like clamping means 40, which, in the embodiment shown in the figures, are arranged on the holding body 4. The rail-like clamping means 40 have a ramp-like section, through which a distance between the holding body 4 and the functional element 6 is increased when the functional element 6 is transferred into the locking position. As a result, the first projection 12 is clamped against the edge of the recess 16 and the second projection 24 is clamped against the receptacle 26.

[0055] In the embodiment shown in the figures, the rear grip means 32 is pre-tensioned into the locking position.

[0056] Figure 1 shows a side view of the holding device 2. From Figure 1 it can be seen that the joining direction 10 with which the functional element 6 can be joined relative to the holding body 4 can lie in a spectrum of up to 50°.

[0057] Figure 2 shows a portion of the holding body 4. Figure 2 shows that the recess 16 of the guide unit 8 is located at a lower end of the holding body 4. Clamping means 40 of the locking unit 30 and engagement means 32 of the locking unit 30 are located on a side opposite the guide unit 8. The joining unit 20 with the receptacle 26 is located between the locking unit 30 and the guide unit 8. The locking means 38 is located on the receptacle 26. Furthermore, a further clamping means 40 is located between the receptacle 26 and the recess 16.

[0058] Figure 3 shows a detailed view of a portion of the functional element 6. Figure 3 shows that the functional element 6 includes the first projection 12 at a first outer edge. Adjacent to this is the stop portion 14. The through opening 36 and the second projection 24 disposed therein are arranged above the first projection 12. The rear grip portion 34 of the locking unit 30 is arranged at an upper portion.

[0059] The mode of operation, in particular the joining, of functional element e and holding body 4 is described below with reference to Figures 4 to 6:

[0060] In the illustration according to Figure 4, the functional element 6 is pre-joined to the holding body along the joining direction 10 by inserting the first projection 12 of the guide unit 8 into the recess 16 of the guide unit 8. In this case, the functional element e can be centrally spaced, in particular without contact, from one of the ends of the recess 16.

[0061] Figure 5 shows the holding device 2 in an arrangement in which the functional element 6 and the holding body 4 are arranged in both the first stop position and the second stop position. In the first stop position, the first projection 12 is inserted into the recess 16, and the stop portion 14 is in contact with the edge portion 18. Furthermore, the projection 12 is in contact with the recess 16 at one end.

[0062] In the second stop position, the functional element 6 is folded around the rotation or pivot axis 22 and rests against the holding body 4.

[0063] Figure 6 shows the holding device 2 in an arrangement in which the functional element 6 and the holding body 4 are joined together in the locking position. In this position, the second projection 24 is inserted into the receptacle 26, and the functional element 6 is engaged behind its rear grip portion 34 by the rear grip means 32 of the locking unit 30.

[0064] The features of the invention disclosed in the above description, in the claims and in the drawings can be essential both individually and in any combination in the realization of the invention in its various embodiments within the scope of the following claims.

[0065] List of reference symbols

[0066] Holding device Holding body Functional element Guide unit First joining direction First projection Stop section Recess Edge section Joining unit

[0067] Rotation or swivel axis second projection receptacle second joining direction locking unit rear grip means rear grip section opening

[0068] Locking device clamping device

Claims

P a t e n t a n s p r ü c h e 1 . Holding device (2) for a motor vehicle with a holding body (4) to which a consumer or a component of the motor vehicle can be secured, with a planar functional element (6) which is secured in a joined arrangement to the holding body (4), with at least one guide unit (8) which, on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4), comprises at least one first projection (12) extending in a first joining direction (10) and one stop section (14) extending transversely to the first joining direction (10), and which is secured to the holding body (4) oron the functional element (6) comprises at least one recess (16) and an edge section (18) surrounding the recess (16), wherein the functional element (6) and the holding body (4) can be arranged in a first stop position, in which the first projection (12) is inserted into the recess (16), in which the stop section (14) bears against the edge section (18) and in which the first projection (12) bears in contact with one end of the recess (16), and wherein the functional element (6), at least in the first stop position, can be folded about a rotation or pivot axis (22) running transversely to the first joining direction (10) and can be transferred into a second stop position, in which the functional element (6) bears in contact with the holding body (4) with an end opposite the guide unit (8), with at least one joining unit (20) which, in the second stop position, is arranged on the end of the functional element (6) opposite the guide unit (8), orof the holding body (4), which comprises a second projection (24) extending parallel to the rotation or pivot axis (22) on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4) and which comprises a receptacle (26) in or on the holding body (4) or functional element (6), wherein the functional element (6) is disengaged from the receptacle (26) when the functional element (6) is simultaneously arranged in the first stop position and in the second stop position and is movable by transferring the functional element (6) along a second joining direction (28) running parallel to the rotation or pivot axis (22) into a locking position, in which the second projection (24) engages in the receptacle (26) and fixes the functional element (6) against movement about the rotation or pivot axis (22), and with at least one locking unit (30) which has a rear gripping means (32) on the holding body (4) or on the functional element (6) and a rear gripping section (34) on Functional element (6), oron the holding body (4). wherein the rear gripping means (32) in the locking position engages behind the rear gripping section (34) counter to the second joining direction (28).

2. Holding device (2) according to claim 1, characterized in that the functional element (6) or holding body (4) comprising the at least one recess (16) of the guide unit (8) comprises a section with an L-shaped cross-section, in the bending region of which the recess (16) is arranged and / or that the recess (16) comprises a length extending transversely to the first joining direction (10), which length enables the first projection (12) to be moved transversely to the first joining direction (10) from the first stop position into the locking position.

3. Holding device (2) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the joining unit (20) on the holding body (4) or functional element (6) comprising the second projection (24) comprises an opening (36) extending transversely to the second joining direction (28), in particular a through opening, into which the second projection (24) projects and in which the receptacle (26) arranged on the functional element (6) or on the holding body (4) is arranged in the second stop position.

4. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide unit (8) comprises at least one rib-like blocking means (38) on the holding body (4) and / or on the functional element (6), which, in an interposed arrangement of the functional element (6) and the holding body (4) outside the first stop position, rests against the functional element (6) or the holding body (4) when the functional element (6) is transferred by folding about the rotation or pivot axis (22) into the second stop position before reaching the second stop position and blocks further movement, and which, in an interposed arrangement of the functional element (6) and the holding body (4), is arranged in the first stop position without overlapping with a wall region of the functional element (6) or the holding body (4), and movement into the second stop position is permitted.

5. Holding device (2) according to claim 4, characterized in that the locking means (38) is arranged on a side of the holding body (4) or functional element (6) facing the functional element (6) arranged receptacle (26) and / or that the locking means (38) projects into the, in particular through, opening (36) in the second stop position and in the locking position.

6. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the locking unit (30) comprises at least one rail-like tensioning means (40) which is arranged on the holding body (4) and / or on the functional element (6) and which comprises a ramp-like section by means of which, when the functional element (6) is transferred into the locking position, a distance between the holding body (4) and the functional element (6) is increased and the first projection (12) is clamped against the edge of the recess (16) and the second projection (24) is clamped against the receptacle (26).

7. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rear grip means (32) of the locking unit (30) is pretensioned into the locking position and can be elastically displaced by the functional element (6) when the functional element (6) is transferred into the second stop position.

8. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (6) is designed to be substantially planar, that the first projection (12) of the guide unit (8), the second projection (24) of the joining unit (20) and / or the functional element (6) or the holding body (4) form a one-piece common component and / or that the recess (16) of the guide unit (8), the locking means (38) of the guide unit (8), the receptacle (26) of the joining unit (20), the engagement means (32) of the locking unit (30), the clamping means (40) of the locking unit (30) and / or the holding body (4) or the functional element (6) form a one-piece common component.

9. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least two guide units (8), at least two joining units (20) and at least two locking units (30) which are arranged on opposite sides of the functional element (6) and the holding body (4) with respect to the second joining direction (28).

10. Holding device (2) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the functional element (6) comprises on a surface facing away from the holding body (4) at least one receiving means, such as a recess or projection element, for fixing at least one further component.

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