Layout comprising a side of the crate equipped with a sliding side door and a rear swing door including a movable stop.

Abstract

Layout comprising a side of the crate equipped with a sliding side door and a rear swing door including a movable stop.The invention relates to an arrangement (100) for a motor vehicle (1) comprising a body side (8) including a sliding rear side door (4), a rear hinged door (6), the body side (8) including an interface (80), and the rear hinged door (6) including a movable stop (10) between a retracted position (PR) and a deployed position (PD), the movable stop (10) being intended to come into contact with the interface (80) in the maximum open position of the rear hinged door (6), the movable stop (10) being in the deployed position (PD) to prevent contact of the rear hinged door (6) against the sliding rear side door (4) in a partially open position or in a fully open position of the sliding rear side door (4), and the movable stop (10) being in the retracted position (PR) for the other positions of the sliding rear side door (4). Figure for the abstract: Fig. 1.

Description

Title of the invention: Layout comprising a side of the box equipped with a sliding side door and a rear swing door including a movable stop.

[0001] The invention relates to an arrangement for a motor vehicle comprising a body side including a sliding rear side door and a rear hinged door, the rear hinged door including a movable stop to prevent contact of the rear hinged door in the fully open position against the sliding rear side door in the partially or fully open position. The invention further relates to a motor vehicle comprising such an arrangement.

[0002] A vehicle, in particular a van-type utility vehicle, generally includes at least one sliding rear side door. When opened, such a sliding rear side door undergoes at least a partial translational movement along its longitudinal axis, such that it is parallel to one side of the rear body in its partially or fully open position. Such a vehicle also generally includes two rear swing doors arranged at the rear of the vehicle, one on each side. A rear swing door is therefore located on the same side as the sliding rear side door. This swing door is then equipped with a substantial stop to prevent impact if the rear swing door is opened while the sliding rear side door is in its partially or fully open position.

[0003] The application of a prominent stop on a rear swing door limits the swing door's travel or opening angle when the sliding side door is not open or is at a reduced opening level that does not interfere with the rear swing door. As a result, the overall dimensions in the transverse direction of such a vehicle with its rear swing doors open are very significant. This substantial overall size is particularly problematic when loading or unloading at a loading dock. When positioned back against a dock, both rear swing doors are generally fully open and one sliding side door is closed.

[0004] By limiting the opening angle of the swing door, such a rear swing door stop creates a significant lateral obstruction at the level of the rear swing door. This limits the number of vehicles thus equipped that can be backed up side-by-side with respect to a given length of loading dock. It then becomes necessary to wait for the loading or unloading of at least some vehicles before backing up others, which is not optimal in terms of throughput. loading / unloading. In addition, the limited access between a swing door open until it contacts its long stop and a wall, or another vehicle, or an obstacle proves to be very restrictive.

[0005] Furthermore, the prominence of such a stop on a rear swing door is unsightly and creates a potentially bothersome protrusion behind the vehicle when the swing door is closed. It should be noted that this drawback is potentially exacerbated by the presence of a smaller stop on the other rear swing door. Indeed, such a vehicle typically has only one sliding rear side door, so that on the side without a sliding side door, the rear swing door can open almost 270 degrees or approximately 270 degrees. Therefore, the stop on this latter swing door, which opens to a wide angle, is small and consequently more discreet.

[0006] The object of the present invention is to overcome the above drawbacks by providing an arrangement comprising a rear swing door including a movable stop. The invention is particularly simple and requires only minor modifications to a rear swing door. Summary of the invention

[0007] To achieve this objective, the invention relates to an arrangement for a motor vehicle, in particular for a van-type utility vehicle, comprising: - a body side, the body side comprising a sliding rear side door, the sliding rear side door extending substantially parallel to the body side when the sliding rear side door is in the fully open position, - a rear hinged door, the body side comprising an interface and the rear hinged door comprising a movable stop between a retracted position and a deployed position, the movable stop being intended to come into contact with the interface in the maximum open position of the rear hinged door, the movable stop being in the deployed position to prevent contact of the rear hinged door against the sliding rear side door in a partially open position or in a fully open position of the sliding rear side door, and the movable stop being in the retracted position for the other positions of the rear sliding side door.

[0008] The movable stop may comprise a fixed part and a movable part.

[0009] The rear swing door may include a box, the box may include an inner wall and an outer wall, the fixed part may be fixed at the level of the outer wall, or the fixed part may be fixed at least in part between the inner wall and the outer wall by extending so as to pass through the outer wall.

[0010] The movable stop may include a means for locking in the retracted position.

[0011] The locking means may include a finger and an orifice that can be provided in the moving part, the finger being able to be inserted at least partially into the orifice to hold the movable stop in the retracted position.

[0012] The finger may include a manual control means for disengaging from the orifice, or the finger may include a remote control means to disengage from the orifice, in particular via a control cable or electrical connection, so as to release the moving part so that the moving stop takes the deployed position.

[0013] The movable part of the movable stop can be intended to come into contact with the interface on the side of the case in the maximum opening position of the rear swing door.

[0014] The interface may include a specific coating, in particular a protective film, and / or a magnet and / or a damping means, and / or the moving part may include a magnet and / or a damping means.

[0015] The movable stop may include at least one spring facilitating the transition from the retracted position to the deployed position and / or vice versa.

[0016] The movable stop may include a means for limiting travel in the deployed position.

[0017] The invention also relates to a motor vehicle, in particular of the van type, comprising at least one arrangement as defined above. Presentation of the figures

[0018] These objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be described in detail in the following description of an embodiment and a variant given by way of non-limiting reference in relation to the accompanying figures, among which:

[0019] Fig. 1 is a schematic top view of a vehicle according to an embodiment of the invention, with the doors open.

[0020] Fig. 2 is another schematic top view of the vehicle according to the mode of implementation of the invention, with the rear swing doors open.

[0021] Fig. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a movable stop of an arrangement according to an embodiment of the invention, the movable stop being in the retracted position.

[0022] Figure 4 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the movable stop of the arrangement according to the embodiment of the invention, the movable stop being in the deployed position.

[0023] Fig. 5 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a movable stop according to a variant of the embodiment of the invention, the movable stop being in the deployed position.

[0024] Figure 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of the movable stop according to the variant of the embodiment of the invention, the movable stop being in the retracted position. Detailed description

[0025] The direction in which a vehicle, particularly a motor vehicle, moves in a straight line is defined as the longitudinal direction X. By convention, the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction, located in a plane parallel to the ground, is called the transverse direction Y. The third direction, perpendicular to the other two, is called the vertical direction Z. Thus, a right-handed coordinate system XYZ is used in which X is the longitudinal direction in the front-to-back direction of the vehicle, i.e., directed towards the rear, Y is the transverse direction directed to the right, and Z is the vertical direction directed upwards. The forward direction corresponds to the direction in which the vehicle usually moves in the longitudinal direction and is opposite to the backward direction.

[0026] As illustrated in [Fig. 1], a motor vehicle 1 comprises a body side 8. The vehicle 1, or the body side 8, comprises a sliding rear side door 4. The sliding rear side door 4 extends parallel, or substantially parallel, to the body side 8 when the sliding rear side door 4 is in the fully open position. Thus, in the closed position shown by the dashed line in [Fig. 1], the sliding rear side door 4 closes an opening in the body side 8. The opening kinematics of the sliding rear side door 4 include, for example, a lateral or substantially lateral displacement outward from the vehicle followed by a longitudinal or substantially longitudinal translation rearward (see the thick arrow in [Fig. 1]). For example, the closing kinematics of the sliding rear side door 4 include the same movements in reverse.

[0027] The vehicle 1 further comprises at least one rear swing door 6 arranged on the same side of the vehicle as the rear sliding side door 4. The rear swing door 6 extends vertically and transversely in the closed position, as illustrated in [Fig. 1] with dashed lines. The rear swing door 6 pivots about a vertical or substantially vertical axis located at a rear end of the body side 8. Thus, the rear swing door 6 pivots to move from its closed position to its open positions. In [Fig. 1], the swing door 6 is open to a first maximum opening angle [3], the rear sliding side door 4 being in its maximum open position. For example, the first maximum opening angle [3] is on the order of 225 degrees, for example between 210 degrees and 240 degrees.

[0028] The vehicle 1 further includes an arrangement 100. The arrangement 100 includes the body side 8, the sliding rear side door 4 and the swinging rear door 6.

[0029] In the embodiment, as illustrated in [Fig. 1], the sliding rear side door 4 and the rear hinged door 6 are arranged on the right side of the vehicle. In this case, for example, the vehicle 1 includes a rear side door 5 pivoting about a vertical, or substantially vertical, axis on the left side. Alternatively, the vehicle does not include a rear side door on the left side. In any case, preferably, the vehicle 1 includes a left front door 3 and / or a right front door 2, for example, pivoting.

[0030] Alternatively, the rear sliding side door and the rear swing door are arranged on the left side of the vehicle. Alternatively still, a rear sliding side door and a rear swing door are arranged on each side of the vehicle.

[0031] Preferably, vehicle 1 is a motor vehicle, for example a van, for example a utility vehicle. Vehicle 1 preferably includes a rear space 9 intended for storing, supporting, or holding goods.

[0032] The side of the case 8 still includes an interface 80.

[0033] The rear swing door 6 includes a movable stop 10. The movable stop 10 is Therefore, it is mobile, extendable, and deployable between a retracted position PR and a deployed position PD. The movable stop 10 is also mobile, retractable, and compressible, so as to move from its deployed position PD to its retracted position PR. Generally, the movable stop 10 is intended to come into contact with the interface 80 on the side of the body 8 in the maximum opening position of the rear swing door 6, as illustrated in [Fig. 1] (rear sliding side door 4 fully open) and in [Fig. 2] (rear sliding side door 4 closed).

[0034] More specifically, the movable stop 10 is able to be in the deployed position PD to prevent contact with the rear sliding side door 4 in a partially open position or in a fully open position of the rear sliding side door 4, as illustrated in [Fig. 1]. Similarly, the movable stop 10 is able to be in the retracted position PR for the other positions of the rear sliding side door 4, in particular when the rear sliding side door 4 is closed, as illustrated in [Fig. 2]. Indeed, as will be seen later, in the retracted position PR, the rear swing door 6 can reach a second maximum opening angle a. In [Fig. 2], the rear swing door 6 is open to this second maximum opening angle a, the rear sliding side door 4 being in its closed position.In this case, the rear swing door 6 is more open, the angle a being for example close to 270 degrees, for example between 260 degrees and 280 degrees.

[0035] Preferably, in the case of a swing door 7 arranged on the other side of the vehicle body, the swing door 7 has a maximum opening angle 0 identical or substantially identical to angle a.

[0036] More specifically, as illustrated in figures 3 and 4, the movable stop 10 advantageously comprises a fixed part 11 and a movable part 12. Optionally, the fixed part 11 comprises, or is fixed to, a base or support or plinth 16 for fixing the fixed part 11.

[0037] Preferably, the rear swing door 6 includes a housing 60. The housing 60 includes an internal wall 61 arranged on the side of the vehicle's passenger compartment 1 in the closed position of the rear swing door 6. The housing 60 also includes an external wall 62 opposite the internal wall 61, i.e. oriented towards the outside of the vehicle in the closed position of the rear swing door 6.

[0038] The fixed part 11 is preferably fixed, held, arranged at the level of the outer wall 62, for example by extending flush with the outer wall 62. In this case, for example all or most of the base 16 as appropriate is arranged within the box 60, between the two walls 61, 62, as illustrated in figures 3 and 4.

[0039] Alternatively, the fixed part 11 is fixed at least in part between the inner wall 61 and the outer wall 62. In this case, the fixed part extends so as to pass through the outer wall (embody not illustrated).

[0040] Preferably, the movable stop 10 includes a locking means 21 in the retracted position PR. In other words, the movable stop 10 includes a locking means for the retracted movable part 12. For example, as schematically illustrated in [Fig. 3], the locking means 21 includes a finger 24, shaft, extension, or pin. Preferably, an opening 14 is provided in the movable part 12, and the finger 24 is inserted at least partially into the opening 14 to hold the movable stop 10 in the retracted position PR. Preferably, it is an end 23 of the finger 24 that cooperates with the orifice 14. The end 23 of the finger preferably includes a bevel or a beveled part 22. As will be seen later, this bevel 22 is preferably oriented so as to facilitate the re-engagement of the finger 24, that is to say the reinsertion of the end 23 of the finger 24 into the orifice 14.

[0041] Preferably, the arrangement 100 includes an actuator 20 capable of moving the finger 24, in particular capable of translating the finger to extract it from the hole 14. The actuator 20 is, for example, fixed relative to the door frame 60. In this case, the actuator 20 or the finger 24 includes, for example, a remote control means 29 for disengaging the end 23 from the opening 14. For example, the control means may be a cable extending within a sheath. In this case, sheath stops are provided so that pulling on one end of the cable causes pulling on the other end. For example, a handle is connected to one end of the The cable and its other end are connected to the finger 24. The handle is then located at the rear swing door 6, for example, protruding from its inner wall 61 so that a user can pull on the handle as soon as the rear swing door 6 is ajar (or from the interior space 9 when the door 6 is closed, or from the opening provided when the other rear swing door 7 is open), to move the finger 24 and extract it from the hole 14. Extracting the end 23 of the finger 24 from the opening 14 of the moving part 12 releases the moving part 12, causing the stop 10 to move from its retracted state or position PR ([Fig. 3]) to its deployed position PD ([Fig. 4]). Optionally, several cables are connected to the finger 24 so that several handles can be arranged in different locations in the vehicle.

[0042] Alternatively, the actuator 20 or the finger 24 includes a mechanism and / or an electrical control, possibly wired, and a button or control is provided on the dashboard and / or on the inner wall 61 of the door 6 and / or at other locations in the vehicle.

[0043] Alternatively, the finger 24 includes a manual control means, for example an actuable lever 28 equipped with axes to transform a manual pivoting movement into a translational movement of the finger 24, as schematically illustrated in [Fig.4].

[0044] As illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, the movable part 12 includes a contact end 17 intended to come into contact with the interface 80 on the body side 8 in the fully open position of the rear hinged door 6. The movable stop 10 preferably includes at least one spring 13 extending between the fixed part 11 and the movable part 12. For example, the spring 13 works in compression so that once the finger 24 is extracted from the opening 14 of the movable part, the movable part 12 is pushed, displaced by the spring 13, thus ensuring the transition from the retracted position PR to the deployed position PD. Preferably, the spring 13 is a helical spring, that is to say, of a generally cylindrical shape, centered or substantially centered with respect to an axis A10. Advantageously, the movable part 12 includes a cylindrical recess 121 with axis A10 arranged on the side of the base 16.The spring 13 is then arranged at least partially within this recess 121, in particular to ensure centering, guidance, and optimal positioning of the spring 13 during changes in position of the movable stop 10 on the side of the moving part 12. Advantageously, a counterbore or cylindrical recess 161 is provided on the fixed part 11 or preferably on the base 16 so as to center the spring 13 inside this recess. This cylindrical recess or groove 161, centered on the axis A10, receives the other side of the spring 13. Thus, the spring 13 extends between a bottom 122 of the cylindrical recess 121 provided in the moving part 12 and a bottom 162 of the counterbore 161 provided in the base 16, for example, regardless of the position of the stop.

[0045] Note that in the retracted position PR, a length L2 extends, in a direction perpendicular to the outer wall 62, for example, from the outer wall 62 to the contact end 17 of the moving part 12 (see [Fig. 3]). In the extended position PD, a length L1 extends, in a direction perpendicular to the outer wall 62, for example, from the outer wall 62 to the contact end 17 of the moving part 12 (see [Fig. 4]). Obviously, the length L2 in the retracted position is less than the length L1 in the extended position. For example, the length L1 is between 85 mm and 115 mm, preferably 100 mm. For example, the length L2 is between 50 mm and 70 mm, preferably 65 mm.

[0046] Preferably, the movable stop 10 includes a limit switch 15 in the deployed position PD. The limit switch 15 is, for example, provided on the fixed part 11.

[0047] In the embodiment illustrated in particular in Figures 3 and 4, the movable stop 10 is cylindrical or substantially cylindrical about the axis of revolution A10. The movable part 12 extends at least partially within the fixed part 11. In this case, preferably the fixed part 11 and the movable part 12 are cylindrical and extend centered or substantially centered on this axis A10, both in the retracted position PR and the extended position PD, as well as during transitions between these positions. The spring 13 is then also preferably centered on the axis A10 so as to limit or even avoid any swung-in phenomenon between the fixed part 11 and the movable part 12 during changes in position of the movable part 12. Preferably, the movable part 12 has an external frustoconical or substantially frustoconical shape. Preferably, the fixed part 12 also has an external frustoconical or substantially frustoconical shape.In the retracted position PR, the moving part 12 does not fully retract into the fixed part 11, so that the contact end 17 protrudes regardless of the position of the movable stop. Preferably, the moving part 12 includes a notch, a stop, and a projection 18 at the base 19 of the moving part 12. In the case of a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical moving part 12, for example with axis A10, the projection 18 preferably extends radially. The limit switch means 15 is then, for example, a cylindrical or substantially cylindrical shoulder with axis A10 having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the projection 18.

[0048] Optionally, the movable part 12 includes a face 171, a flat or substantially flat portion extending from the end 17 or substantially from the end 17. The face 171 of the movable part 12 is particularly intended to come into contact with the interface 80 on the side of the body 8 in the maximum opening position of the rear swing door 6.

[0049] In the case of the rear sliding side door 4 in the fully open position or close to this position (case illustrated in [Fig.1]), the movable stop 10 is in the deployed position PD so that the movable part is in contact with the side of the body 8. This prevents the swing door 6 from coming into contact with the side door 4. More precisely, it is the face 171 of the movable part 12 of the stop 10 that comes to rest against the interface 80.

[0050] In the case of the rear sliding side door 4 in the fully closed position or close to this position (case illustrated in [Fig.2]), the movable stop 10 is in the retracted position PR so that the movable part is in contact with the side of the body 8. This prevents the swing door 6 from coming into contact with the side door 4. Advantageously, it is the face 171 of the movable part 12 of the stop 10 that comes to rest against the interface 80.

[0051] Advantageously, the interface 80 comprises a specific coating 81, for example a protective film, possibly made of plastic, for example translucent, so as to avoid marking the paint on the body side 8 at the point of contact with the end 17 and / or the face 171 of the stop 10. Alternatively, or in addition, the interface 80 comprises a magnet 82 and / or the face 171 comprises a magnet so as to press and hold the face 171 against the interface 80. Alternatively, or in addition, the interface 80 comprises a damping means 83, for example made of rubber or similar to rubber, and / or the face 171 is coated with a damping material. Optionally, only the movable part 12 comprises a magnet 172 and / or a damping means 173, illustrated schematically in [Fig. 3]. Such damping materials or damping means prevent shock noises during contacts by attenuating the impacts.

[0052] According to a variant of the embodiment illustrated in figures 5 and 6, a movable stop 110 comprises, for example, two helical springs 131, 132. In this case, preferably, the movable stop 110 comprises two movable parts 123, 124, one of the springs being of smaller diameter than the other spring. For example, the spring 131 is of small diameter and extends mainly within the moving part 124. The spring 132 then extends mainly within the fixed part 125. In this variant, preferably, the moving part 123 is made to retract within the moving part 124 and the moving part 124 is made to retract within the fixed part 125 (see [Fig. 6]) in the retracted position PR of the moving stop 110. The spring 131 then extends between the moving part 123 and the moving part 124 while the spring 132 extends between the moving part 124 and the fixed part 125.The moving part 123 then enters at least partially into the moving part 124 and the moving part 124 enters at least partially into the fixed part 125. Note that in figures 5 and 6, the locking means and / or the possible electrical and / or mechanical actuator are not illustrated.

[0053] In other words, the movable stop of the embodiment illustrated in Figures 3 and 4, or the variant illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, is telescopic or substantially telescopic.

[0054] Alternatively, a movable stop may comprise more than two movable parts, for example three. In this case, in the same way as for the variant, more springs are provided.

[0055] For example, the fixed and moving parts and the base are made of plastic material, preferably by molding. As mentioned previously, the area of ​​the moving part intended to come into contact with the counter-stop or interface 80 provided on the side of the casing 8 is, for example, coated, possibly with a damping material.

[0056] In summary, when the rear sliding side door 4 is closed, or substantially closed, i.e., partially open, the movable stop 10 is in the retracted position PR ([Fig. 3]). Indeed, the rear swing door 6 can then be fully opened without risk of impact against the sliding side door 4, as illustrated in [Fig. 2]. In the fully open position of the rear swing door 6, the end 17 of the movable part 12 of the stop 10 comes into contact with the interface 80. The rear swing door 6 is opened at an angle a. As a reminder, in the retracted position PR of the stop 10, the finger 24, more precisely its end 23, is housed in the opening 14 of the movable part 12. The finger 24 therefore holds the retracted movable part 12, and generally, the movable stop 10 in the retracted position PR.

[0057] Advantageously, a sensor or other means is provided to trigger the release of the finger 24 from the opening 14 as soon as the rear sliding side door 4 passes a certain opening threshold. For example, this means could be a mechanical stop-type element connected to the finger 21, or at least to the actuator 20 or a lever 28, via a cable, for example. Thus, as the sliding door 4 passes over this threshold, the finger 24 is released from the hole 14 in the moving part. Alternatively, the release of the moving part can be done manually, for example via a lever 28 or a button, or even by simply pressing the moving part 12 against the fixed part 11 so as to take advantage of the bevel 22 to allow the end 23 of the finger 24 to escape from the hole 14.

[0058] In any case, the extraction of the finger 24 causes the extension, translation, and propulsion of the moving part, via the force exerted by the spring 13 which unwinds. Thus, the moving part 12, and consequently the movable stop 10, moves from the retracted position PR to the deployed position PD. Again, in the fully open position of the rear hinged door 6, the end 17 of the movable part 12 of the stop 10 comes into contact with the interface 80. In this case, a full opening of the rear hinged door 6 is limited to the opening angle [3 as illustrated in [Fig. 1]. The rear sliding door 4 can be fully opened without risk of impact between the two doors 4, 6.

[0059] As mentioned previously, means, possibly including at least one magnet 82, are provided to ensure that the swing door (with an angle a or |3) is held in the fully open position against the side of the case, more precisely against its interface 80.

[0060] Optionally, to "reset" the movable stop in the retracted position PR, i.e., to replace the end 23 of the finger 24 in the opening 14 of the movable part, it is possible to push the rear swing door 6 from angle [3 towards angle a so as to benefit from the lever arm offered by the door 6. Obviously, such an operation assumes that the rear sliding side door 4 is closed or partially closed so as not to interfere with this pivoting of the rear door 6. Note that once the finger 24 has been translated to release the movable part 12 towards the deployed position, the finger includes a return means which immediately returns it to position. Preferably, the finger 24 translates in a radial direction relative to the axis of displacement A10 of the moving part 12. Thus, the bevel 22 of the finger 24 will help to reposition the finger 24 in the orifice 14 by coming into contact with a face 142 of the moving part (see [Fig.4]).Preferably, the face 142 is an annular surface at the end of a cylindrical shaft 141 of the moving part 12, around which the spring 13 is at least partially housed. Optionally, the annular face 142 is chamfered at its outer diameter to facilitate the re-engagement of the end 23 of the finger in the orifice 14 by limiting friction. This is particularly beneficial when manually pushing on the moving part 12 to reset the finger 24 / orifice 14 system. Thus, from the deployed position of the stop 10, the push on the moving part 12 causes the annular face 142, or its external chamfer or outer edge, to contact the bevel 22, which moves the finger 24 radially away from the axis A10. As mentioned, a spring or return means (not illustrated) is provided to generate a movement of the finger towards the axis A10 as soon as the orifice 14 is opposite the end 23.

[0061] In summary, the solution relates to an ejection stop for a rear swing door and its interface. The solution is particularly suited to commercial vehicles such as vans equipped with wide-opening rear swing doors, or camper vans, for example, or minivans.

[0062] The solution solves the problem of opening the rear swing door 6 in a context of joint use of the rear sliding side door 4. The ejection stop 10 is designed to be installed on the rear swing door 6 and adapts, preferably automatically, according to the open state of the sliding side door 4. The solution improves accessibility within the vehicle 1 and its use.

[0063] As a reminder, the movable stop 10 preferably comprises three interacting elements to provide a locked state, i.e., not deployed, retracted, and an unlocked state, i.e., deployed, ejected. One of the three elements is the base 16, which serves as an anchoring point on or inside the door 6, for example, within the door frame 60. The base 16 supports a second element, the fixed part 11, for example, frustoconical in shape, which is permanently fixed to the base. The third element is the movable part 12, for example also frustoconical in shape, which is at least partially embedded in the fixed part 11 and can be moved by means of a locking system, optionally controlled by an actuator 20. The compression spring 13 allows for easy transition from one state to the other.

[0064] As illustrated in [Fig. 3], in the retracted, undeployed position PR, the movable stop 10 has a length L2. The movable part 12 is then partially housed within the fixed part 11, and the spring 13 is in its compressed position. The indexing finger 14, optionally connected to the actuator 20, holds the movable part 12 in place. In the retracted position, the protrusion of the movable stop 10 from the outer wall 62 of the rear door 6 is minimized. The maximum opening angle of the rear hinged door 6 is then possible up to the angle α ([Fig. 2]) corresponding to the contact of the retracted movable stop 10 against the side of the body 8.

[0065] As illustrated in [Fig. 4], in the deployed position PD, the movable stop 10 reaches the length LL. The movable part 12 is in fact partially ejected from the fixed part 11 under the action of the compression spring 13. The total length of the movable stop 10 is thus increased (the value of L1 being greater than the value of L2). The overall size, the projection constituted by the movable stop 10 from the outer wall 62 of the rear door 6, is maximized and, consequently, the maximum opening angle of the rear swing door 6 is limited to the angle [3 ([Fig. 1]) corresponding to the contact of the movable stop 10 in the deployed state against the side of the body 8.

[0066] Optionally, the arrangement 100 includes automatic detection of the open state of the sliding side door 4 and a means of transmitting this open state to the actuator 20, which then unlocks the movable stop 10 if necessary so that it can extend. This solution prevents any interference between the rear hinged door 6 and the sliding side door 4. It should be noted that this function allows the sliding side door 4 to open fully without risk of contact with the rear hinged door 6.

[0067] Advantageously, in the closed position of the rear swing door 6, the movable stop 10 remains in the retracted position PR.

[0068] For example, the fixed and moving parts 11, 12 are made of composite materials, possibly including plastic and / or rubber, possibly being Made of two materials. Such materials offer strength and durability suitable for automotive use, while remaining economical. Spring 13 includes coils specifically configured to ensure compression, ejection, and recoil functions.

[0069] The modular design of the movable stop allows integration into existing door architectures without major modification, which facilitates its rapid and large-scale deployment in vehicles, particularly utility vehicles, especially on production lines.

[0070] Thus, the rear swing door 6 movable stop 10 significantly improves the ergonomics and functionality of commercial vehicle doors, while being simple and cost-effective. Its integration is easy given the existing door design and electrical and electronic systems. Indeed, the solution can be readily implemented to address the space management issue between a rear swing door 6 and a rear sliding side door 4 located on the same side of the vehicle. The solution maximizes the opening of the rear swing door 6 without interfering with the sliding side door 4, while taking into account space constraints when docking multiple vehicles and / or parking near an obstacle or wall. In addition to optimizing accessibility, the rear aesthetics are improved when the swing door 6 is closed.Advantageously, the retracted movable stop 10 has a similar, or even almost identical, shape to a conventional stop 70 mounted on the other rear swing door 7 (in the case of a swing door 7 located at the rear of a body side without an opening or with a side swing door 5). Thus, the aesthetics of the rear of the vehicle 1 when the rear doors 6, 7 are closed are improved, particularly due to the small, discreet protrusions of these stops. Indeed, the two stops have the same or nearly the same length, so there is no difference in the protrusion length between the two doors 6, 7. Finally, in the retracted position, the stop 10 protrudes only slightly from the swing door and therefore does not obstruct access between the rear of the vehicle and a wall or obstacle when the vehicle is backed up against such a wall or obstacle with the rear doors closed.

[0071] Most importantly, thanks to the solution, when the sliding side door 4 is closed or substantially closed, the retracted stop 10 allows the rear swing door 6 to open to a considerable angle. Thus, as illustrated in [Fig. 2], it becomes possible to have only a lateral overall length E2 of the vehicle 1 with both rear doors 6, 7 fully open. This lateral overall length E2 is much smaller than the lateral overall length E1 of the vehicle 1 with door 7 fully open and door 6 open to angle [3] (see [Fig. 1]). This notably increases the number of vehicles that can be parked. Side by side, for example, set back from a loading / unloading dock. This limited space facilitates access between vehicles as well as loading and unloading operations. For example, the difference in width between space E1 and space E2 in the transverse direction is between 50 cm and 15 cm, for example, approximately 30 cm. Space E1 includes the width of the vehicle plus the space occupied by the fully open swing doors 6 and 7 (with the angle [3] for door 6). For example, the space occupied by the open swing doors 6 and 7 in this configuration, where the sliding door 4 can also be fully opened, is approximately 1 m.

[0072] The solution therefore makes it possible to avoid interference between the doors 4, 6 in the deployed position of the movable stop and to limit as much as possible the lateral bulk of the vehicle with its rear door 6 open, or its rear doors 6, 7 open.

[0073] The solution provides maximum opening of the rear swing door 6 without compromising the functionality of the sliding side door 4, nor the safety of the opening / closing operations, since the stop 10 adapts to the position of the sliding side door 4, preferably by automatically adjusting itself according to the opening state of the sliding side door. Furthermore, the solution is compatible with the vehicle's architectural constraints and existing on-board systems.

[0074] Thus, the solution takes into account the variations in the opening requirements of the rear swing door 6 depending on the simultaneous opening of the sliding side door 4. The solution offers flexibility in the management of door opening, improves ergonomics and accessibility within and around the vehicle with both doors open and closed, while enhancing the aesthetics of the vehicle and facilitating the use of the rear space 9 of the vehicle 1.

[0075] As mentioned, preferably the arrangement 100 includes an integrated detection system so that the movable stop 10 deploys automatically to avoid any contact between the door 6 and the door 4 when they are opened, which increases safety, convenience for the user while avoiding any damage or potential harm to the doors and / or the side of the case 8.

[0076] As mentioned, the stop is made of economical materials and has simple shapes, which reduces production costs. Furthermore, by using standardized and readily available components, the solution minimizes production and maintenance costs. For example, the actuator 20 may include, or be made up of, a fuel filler flap opening or release device. In this case, these are components that have already been designed, tested, mass-produced, and are inexpensive. Moreover, the solution is versatile and can be adapted to different models of motor vehicles, including commercial vehicles. The use of standardized components and a simplified design reduces manufacturing and assembly costs.

[0077] In other words, the arrangement comprising the movable stop 10 and its interface meets the needs for efficiency, safety and ease of use in the commercial vehicle sector, while taking into account cost and production constraints.

[0078] According to an alternative design not shown, the fixed part of the movable stop is fixed at least partially between the inner and outer walls of the rear swing door housing. At least part of the fixed part and the base or plinth, if applicable, extend through the outer wall of the rear swing door. In this case, the length of the stop when retracted is less than the length L2 shown in [Fig. 3]. An adjustment of the spring receiving area may then be necessary. This may result in a shift in the locking system and / or a specific shape for the rear swing door housing.

[0079] According to the variant illustrated in Figures 5 and 6, the stop comprises two movable parts 123, 124, the movable part 123 partially fitting into the movable part 124 and the movable part 124 partially fitting into the fixed part 125, particularly in the retracted position. A double spring system or two springs 131, 132 is provided, offering greater flexibility. This variant offers additional adjustability.

[0080] It should be noted that the fixed and moving parts, as well as the base, can be made of different materials, offering a variety of combinations to optimize durability, cost, and performance. Preferably, as mentioned previously, at least the contact end 17 of the moving part 12 intended to come into contact with the body side, or at least its interface, is coated so as to limit wear on these contact surfaces and / or reduce noise during these contacts in order to make operation quieter and more pleasant. As seen previously, a magnetic element can be incorporated into the moving stop to hold the rear swing door in position against the counter-stop 80 on the vehicle body side. Other attachment systems can also be compatible depending on the specific needs and architecture of each vehicle.

[0081] Furthermore, although a helical coil spring has been described, the spring may be of another type, another shape, and the material used as well as its mechanical characteristics may make it possible to improve the compression effort both in the deployed and retracted states, so as to obtain an ejection of the stop adapted, possibly according to the specifics of each vehicle model.

[0082] All of these variants offer a great deal of flexibility and customization to adapt the solution to the design and operating constraints of each vehicle.

[0083] Optionally, the length of the movable stop is adjusted by means of an intelligent mechanism which adjusts the length of the movable stop in real time, according to the needs. In the locked or undeployed position (PR - L2), the movable stop is compact and unobtrusive, i.e., it has a small overhang from the door box 60. In the unlocked or deployed position (PD - L1), the movable stop is extended to prevent contact between the door 6 and the sliding door 4, which promotes a complete and unobstructed opening of the sliding door 4, even when the door 6 is already open.

[0084] The on-board detection system which controls the actuator for locking / unlocking the stop integrates easily into the vehicle's existing electrical and electronic systems, thus avoiding the addition of complex or expensive electronic components.

[0085] The solution contributes to the safety of loading and unloading operations by minimizing the risk of collisions between the rear swing doors and the sliding side doors. The simplicity of the mechanism ensures increased longevity and fewer repair needs, thus promoting long-term cost reduction.

[0086] The solution could be adapted to a slam stop or closing stop.

[0087] The aesthetics are improved by the movable stop (retracted state) being substantially identical to the fixed stop of the other swing door, and possible symmetry with respect to a median vertical and longitudinal plane of the vehicle is conceivable in the case of rear swing doors of the same size.

[0088] Thanks to the increase in the opening angle of the swing door 6 when the sliding door 4 is not fully open, it becomes possible to park more vehicles side by side, with the rear swing doors fully open, on a given length of loading dock.

[0089] Alternatively, the extendable, telescopic stop could be arranged at the interface on the side of the body, i.e., fixed to the side of the body. In this case, a small fixed stop, i.e., one that protrudes only slightly from the door frame, would be fitted to the swing door intended to come into contact with the movable stop.

[0090] As a note, the solution therefore achieves the desired objective of providing an arrangement comprising a swing door equipped with a movable stop and can consequently be adapted to other land vehicles such as means of transport of rail type, or trucks, or even heavy goods vehicles for example.

Claims

Demands

1. An arrangement (100) for a motor vehicle (1), in particular for a van-type utility motor vehicle, comprising: - a body side (8), the body side (8) comprising a sliding rear side door (4), the sliding rear side door (4) extending substantially parallel to the body side (8) when the sliding rear side door (4) is in the fully open position, - a rear swing door (6), the body side (8) comprising an interface (80) and the rear swing door (6) comprising a movable stop (10) between a retracted position (PR) and a deployed position (PD), the movable stop (10) being intended to come into contact with the interface (80) in the maximum open position of the rear swing door (6),the movable stop (10) being in the deployed position (PD) to prevent contact of the rear swing door (6) against the rear sliding side door (4) in a partially open position or in a fully open position of the rear sliding side door (4), and the movable stop (10) being in the retracted position (PR) for the other positions of the rear sliding side door (4).

2. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the movable stop (10) comprises a fixed part (11) and a movable part (12).

3. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the rear swing door (6) comprises a box (60), the box (60) comprising an inner wall (61) and an outer wall (62), the fixed part (11) being fixed at the level of the outer wall (62), or the fixed part (11) being fixed at least in part between the inner wall (61) and the outer wall (62) extending so as to pass through the outer wall (62).

4. Arrangement (100) according to any one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that the movable stop (10) includes a locking means (21) in the retracted position (PR).

5. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the locking means (21) comprises a finger (24) and an orifice (14) formed in the movable part (12), the finger (24) inserting at least partially in the orifice (14) to keep the movable stop (10) in the retracted position (PR).

6. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the finger (24) includes a manual control means (28) for disengaging from the orifice (14), or in that the finger (24) includes a remote control means (29) for disengaging from the orifice (14), in particular via a control cable or an electrical connection, so as to release the movable part (12) so that the movable stop (10) takes the deployed position (PD).

7. Arrangement (100) according to any one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the movable part (12) of the movable stop (10) is intended to come into contact with the interface (80) on the side of the body (8) in the maximum opening position of the rear swing door (6).

8. Arrangement (100) according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the interface (80) comprises a specific coating (81), in particular a protective film, and / or a magnet (82) and / or a damping means (83), and / or in that the movable part (12) comprises a magnet (172) and / or a damping means (173).

9. Arrangement (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable stop (10) includes at least one spring (13) facilitating the passage from the retracted position (PR) to the deployed position (PD) and / or vice versa.

10. Arrangement (100) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the movable stop (10) includes a limit switch means (15) in deployed position (PD).

11. Motor vehicle (1), in particular of the van type, characterized in that it comprises at least one arrangement (100) according to any one of claims 1 to 10.

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