Arrangement of a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle, and method

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (1) of a first component (2) on a second component (3) in an interior of a motor vehicle, in which arrangement at least one of the components (2, 3) has at least one opening (6) for screwing together the components (2, 3), wherein one of the components (2, 3) has at least one receiving opening (7) which differs from the opening (6), the other of the components (2, 3) has at least one receiving element (8) which can be arranged in the receiving opening (7), and at least one cover element (11), which can be moved between at least one closed position (9) and at least one release position (10), is held on at least one of the components (2, 3), which cover element at least partially covers the opening (6) in the closed position (9) and releases the opening (6) in the release position (10), wherein the cover element (11) is in the release position (10) when the receiving element (8) is arranged in the receiving opening (7) and an engagement element (16) of the cover element (11) is received in a receiving region (15) of the receiving element (8).

Description

[0001] Arrangement of a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle and method

[0002] The invention relates to an arrangement of a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a method for arranging a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of patent claim 10.

[0003] Arrangements of two components designed as interior components adjacent to one another in the interior of a motor vehicle are already well known from the general state of the art. The components can be connected to one another, for example, via a screw connection, whereby at least one of the components can have at least one opening for screwing the components together. However, with such a conventional arrangement, it can be complex to ensure the correct position of the components relative to one another in order to screw them together correctly.

[0004] It is an object of the invention to provide an arrangement of a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle and a method for arranging a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle, so that the components can be screwed together particularly well in a particularly low-effort manner.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by arranging a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle with the features of patent claim 1 and by a method for arranging a first component on a second component in an interior of a motor vehicle with the features of patent claim 10. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent patent claims and the description.

[0006] A first aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement of a first component on a second component, in particular one formed separately from the first component, in the interior of a motor vehicle. The motor vehicle is designed, for example, as a motor vehicle, in particular as a passenger car or as a commercial vehicle. The motor vehicle, in particular in its fully manufactured state, preferably comprises the first and second components.

[0007] The interior, which can also be referred to as the vehicle interior, can be understood in particular as a passenger cell or a passenger compartment. The first component is preferably designed as an interior component of the motor vehicle or for the motor vehicle. The second component is preferably designed as an interior component of the motor vehicle or for the motor vehicle. For example, the, in particular respective, interior component has at least one, in particular respective, visible surface which can be perceived, in particular directly, by a person located in the interior. The person can be understood in particular as a vehicle occupant.

[0008] At least one of the components has at least one opening for screwing the components together. In other words, the components can be or are connected to one another via the opening via at least one screw connection, in particular at least indirectly or directly. It can be provided that the components each have at least one respective opening for screwing the components together. This means that the first component has at least one first opening and that the second component has at least one second opening, in particular different from the first opening, wherein the components can be or are screwed or are screwed together via the openings. Thus, it is provided, for example, that at least one screw element can be or is arranged or is arranged in the opening or openings in order to screw the components together.The screw element can be understood, in particular, as a screw, which preferably has at least one external thread. Preferably, the opening or at least one of the openings, i.e., in particular, at least one wall delimiting the respective opening, has at least one internal thread.

[0009] In particular, the components can be screwed or screwed together using the external thread and the internal thread.

[0010] In order to be able to screw the components together particularly well, in particular correctly, for example in the correct position relative to one another, in a particularly low-effort manner, the invention provides that one of the components has at least one receiving opening that is different from the opening(s), and the other of the components has at least one receiving element, in particular designed to correspond to the receiving opening. This means that the first component has the receiving opening and the second component has the receiving element, or that the first component has the receiving element and the second component has the receiving opening.The receiving element can be arranged, in particular predominantly or completely, in the receiving opening, in particular can be guided through the receiving opening, or is arranged, in particular guided through the receiving opening, in particular for centering the components. In other words, it is provided that the receiving element, which is in particular located outside the receiving opening, can be received in the receiving opening or is received, in particular in order to center the components. Thus, it is particularly provided that the receiving element is arranged or received in the receiving opening when the components are in their intended installation position in the motor vehicle or the interior.Centering the components can be understood, in particular, as centering the components relative to one another or to one another, for example, centering the first component on the second component. Furthermore, centering can be understood as correctly aligning the components relative to one another, in particular in order to be able to screw the components together via the opening or openings. The receiving element can therefore be referred to, in particular, as a centering element, and the receiving opening can be referred to, in particular, as a centering opening.

[0011] Furthermore, at least one cover element that can be moved, for example translationally, between at least one closed position and at least one release position, in particular one that is different from the closed position, is held, in particular at least indirectly or directly, on at least one of the components, in particular on the first component and / or on the second component. In other words, the cover element is movably coupled to at least one of the components, in particular translationally, whereby the cover element can in particular be referred to as a coupling element. Moving the cover element between the closed position and the release position can in particular be understood as moving the cover element relative to the first and / or the second component between the closed position and the release position.Furthermore, moving the cover element between the closed position and the release position can be understood in particular as moving the cover element from the closed position to the release position and / or from the release position to the closed position. In the closed position, the cover element covers the opening or at least one of the openings, in particular the opening of the first component and / or the opening of the second component, at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely. This means that in the closed position, at least the opening or at least one of the openings is covered, in particular directly, by the cover element. In other words, in the closed position, the opening or at least one of the openings is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, closed by the cover element. In the release position, the cover element uncovers the opening or openings, in particular completely.This means that in the release position the opening of the first component and / or the opening of the second component is / or is uncovered by the cover element, in particular completely. In other words, in the release position the covering or closing of the opening or openings, in particular the opening which is covered or closed in the closed position, is omitted. Preferably, in particular with reference to the closed position and the release position exclusively, the screwing of the components via the opening or openings is possible in the release position. This means that in the release position the screw element can be guided through the opening or openings or is guided through or is guided through the opening in order to screw the components together, in particular to form the screw connection.Preferably, it is provided that, in the closed position, screwing the components through the, in particular closed, opening(s) is not possible. In the closed position, in particular, the screw element is not passed through the opening(s).

[0012] Furthermore, it is provided that the cover element is in the release position when the receiving element is arranged or received in the receiving opening and an engagement element of the cover element is received in a receiving region of the receiving element. This means that the receiving element has the receiving region and the cover element has the engagement element, which is in particular designed to correspond to the receiving region. When the engagement element is arranged or received in the receiving region and the receiving element is arranged or received in the receiving opening, the cover element assumes the release position.In other words, the cover element is movably coupled to at least one of the components, in particular translationally, in such a way that the opening or openings are exposed by the cover element when the receiving element is arranged in the receiving opening and the engagement element is received in the receiving region of the receiving element.

[0013] The cover element is in the closed position when at least the engagement element is not received in the receiving area. This means that the cover element is in the closed position when the engagement element is not arranged or received in the receiving area. In other words, the cover element is movably coupled to at least one of the components, in particular translationally, such that the opening or at least one of the openings is or is at least partially covered by the cover element when the engagement element is arranged outside the receiving area.

[0014] The invention is based in particular on the following findings and considerations: With a conventional arrangement, i.e. with conventional assembly of the first component to the second component, the following problem can arise in the factory. When screwing the first component, designed for example as a center console, to the second component, designed for example as an instrument panel, particularly in the motor vehicle interior, a person, in particular referred to as a worker, cannot always ensure that the first component is positioned correctly relative to the second component. The position is in this case a position in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, which means that the position can be referred to as the x-position. Assistance can be provided by the screw element which effects the screw connection between the components and which can pull the components together, particularly by screwing.If a connecting element is selected for design reasons which cannot apply the required forces, or if this is due to the instability or elasticity of the components to be joined, the components may be or become tensioned relative to one another and thus not have or achieve their correct position, particularly relative to one another, in the motor vehicle. To avoid this, it can be provided that the worker must pay particular attention during the manual process to ensure that the correct position of the components is achieved before inserting the screw element. However, this cannot be ensured with 100 percent certainty in a manual process or can involve particularly high expenditure of time and effort. In contrast, the aforementioned disadvantages can be avoided particularly reliably and, in particular, with particularly little expenditure of time and effort by means of the arrangement according to the invention.In the closed position, the cover element can close the respective opening, particularly referred to as a screw hole, if the components are not correctly positioned relative to one another. Once the correct position of the components is achieved, the respective opening can be released, particularly mechanically, particularly in the release position, whereby a screwing process for screwing the components together can be carried out via the openings, particularly with the aid of the screw element.Thus, by means of the cover element, it can be ensured in particular that when the engagement element is not located in the receiving area and the components are therefore not in their correct position relative to one another, the components cannot be screwed together via the opening or openings, since the opening or at least one of the openings is at least partially covered by the cover element in the closed position, whereby the opening or openings is or are secured in particular against screwing, that is to say in particular against the passage of the screw element. Furthermore, screwing of the components via the opening or openings can be made possible, in particular exclusively, when the engagement element is located in the receiving area and the components are therefore in their correct position relative to one another.This prevents deformation, in particular bending, of at least one of the components, for example the first component, due to incorrect installation, i.e., due to incorrect positioning of the components relative to one another, which can offer optical and mechanical advantages. Overall, it can be seen that a position-locking element in the form of the cover element can be implemented to release a screw connection when a specified position of the components relative to one another is reached.

[0015] Preferably, it is provided that the cover element and the receiving element, in particular with respect to the release position and the closed position exclusively, are positively connected to one another in the release position, for example at least indirectly or directly, in particular via the engagement element received in the receiving area. As a result, for example, the cover element can be moved, in particular from the closed position, into the release position or can be in the release position only when there is a positive connection between the cover element and the receiving element. As a result, the movement of the cover element into the release position can be carried out with particularly little effort and / or with particular reliability. Furthermore, a particularly stable connection can be created between the cover element and the receiving element, whereby the mechanical load-bearing capacity of the arrangement can be particularly increased.

[0016] In a further embodiment, at least one spring element is provided, under the elastic deformation of which the cover element can be moved between the closed position and the release position, in particular from the closed position to the release position and / or from the release position to the closed position. In other words, the cover element is spring-loaded, i.e., acted upon by the spring element, in particular elastically. This can ensure, for example, that the cover element is in the closed position when the engagement element is not arranged in the receiving area. Furthermore, with the mediation of the spring element, the cover element can be moved from the closed position to the release position with particularly little effort, in particular particularly reliably, in particular to enable the components to be screwed together.

[0017] For example, the cover element is movably coupled to the first and / or second component via the spring element, in particular in a spring-loaded manner, in particular relative to the first component and / or the second component. The fact that the cover element is movable between the closed position and the release position under the elastic deformation of the spring element can be understood in particular to mean that the elastic deformation of the spring element occurs when the cover element is moved between the closed position and the release position. For example, it is provided that the spring element is compressible or is compressed to move the cover element from the closed position into the release position and that the spring element is expandable or is expanded to move the cover element from the release position into the closed position.

[0018] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the cover element is movable between the closed position and the release position by elastic deformation of the cover element. In other words, the elastic deformation of the cover element occurs when the cover element is moved between the closed position and the release position. Thus, for example, alternatively or in addition to the aforementioned spring element, the cover element itself can be a spring or act as a spring. As a result, it can be ensured with particularly little effort and / or particularly reliably that the cover element is in the closed position when the engagement element is not in the receiving area, i.e. outside the receiving area.Furthermore, especially without using the additional spring element, the cover element can be moved into the release position for screwing the components together with particularly little effort. For example, the cover element is designed as a plastic spring, in particular as a plastic spring washer.

[0019] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the cover element is in the closed position in a state in which it is not acted upon, in particular by the receiving element. In other words, the cover element preferably always returns to the closed position, in particular from the release position, for example through the mediation of the spring element and / or through elastic deformation of the cover element, when the cover element is in the state in which it is not acted upon, in particular by the receiving element. The unactuated state can be understood in particular to mean that no force acts on the cover element which prevents the movement, in particular the return movement, of the cover element, in particular from the release position into the closed position.This makes it possible to ensure, in a particularly low-effort manner, that the cover element is always in the closed position when the engagement element is not in the receiving area and the components are therefore not in their correct position relative to one another.

[0020] In a further embodiment, at least one handling element is provided, by means of which the cover element can be moved manually between the release position and the closed position. This means that the movement of the cover element between the release position and the closed position can be effected or is effected by the handling element, in particular by manual action, i.e. by action by a person. As a result, the cover element can, for example, be moved from the closed position to the release position with particularly little effort, in particular in order to screw the components together. Alternatively or additionally, the cover element can be moved from the release position to the closed position, for example in order to release the components from one another. During the release, the positive connection between the receiving element and the cover element can be severed, in particular by the handling element.The handling element is designed, for example, as a lever. In a further embodiment, it is provided that the cover element has at least one support region on which a screw head of the screw element to be arranged or arranged for screwing the components into the opening or openings can be or is supported, for example at least indirectly or directly, in the release position, in particular exclusively with respect to the closed position and the release position. In other words, the cover element is subjected to force in the release position by the screw head. As a result, when the components are screwed together, unwanted movement, in particular unwanted vibration, of the cover element, in particular relative to the first and / or second component, can be avoided, whereby, for example, the acoustic behavior of the motor vehicle can be particularly improved.In particular, rattling of the cover element can be avoided, whereby the support area can be understood in particular as a rattle protection.

[0021] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the cover element has at least one, in particular targeted, predetermined breaking point at which the cover element can be broken off or is broken in a targeted, i.e. defined, manner if a mechanical load acting on the cover element, for example directly, via the receiving element in the release position is greater than a predetermined or predefined threshold value. In other words, the cover element is designed for targeted failure at the predetermined breaking point if a mechanical load acting on the cover element in the release position via the receiving element is greater than the threshold value. This can ensure that in the event of high mechanical stress, for example in the event of an accident or misuse, the cover element breaks first instead of the receiving element.This means that repair costs can be kept particularly low, as the cover element can be repaired or replaced more easily and, in particular, more cost-effectively than the receiving element. In this case, it can be ensured, for example, that under mechanical stress, in particular tensile stress, in the axial direction of the receiving element, the receiving element, which is particularly referred to as the centering element, does not break off, but rather the cover element preferably breaks first. The axial direction runs, for example, in the vertical direction of the motor vehicle. For example, the predetermined breaking point is formed at a connection point between the receiving element and the cover element, in particular a base body of the cover element. The connection point can be understood in particular as a contact point between the cover element and the receiving element in the release position. For example, the positive connection is formed at the connection point.Mechanical stress, for example, is a force.

[0022] For example, it is provided that the first component is designed as a center console. In other words, the center console is at least partially formed by the first component. This means that the first component is part of the center console. The center console can be understood, in particular, as a center console of the motor vehicle or for the motor vehicle.

[0023] For example, the center console extends at least partially between two vehicle seats in a front area of ​​the interior in relation to the vehicle's longitudinal direction.

[0024] Alternatively or additionally, it is provided, for example, that the second component is designed as an instrument panel. In other words, the instrument panel is at least partially formed by the second component. This means that the second component is part of the instrument panel. The instrument panel, which can also simply be referred to as an instrument panel, can be understood in particular as a dashboard. Furthermore, the instrument panel can be understood in particular as an instrument panel of the motor vehicle or for the motor vehicle.

[0025] Since the center console and the instrument panel can usually only be precisely screwed together in the correct position with considerable effort, the center console can be screwed to the instrument panel with minimal effort, especially in the correct position. This allows the manufacturing costs of the vehicle to be kept to a minimum.

[0026] A second aspect of the invention relates to a method for arranging a first component on a second component in the interior of a motor vehicle. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first aspect of the invention are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the second aspect of the invention, and vice versa.

[0027] At least one of the components has at least one opening through which the components are screwed together. It can be provided that the components each have a respective opening through which the components are screwed together.

[0028] In order to be able to screw the components together particularly well, in particular correctly, for example in the correct position, in a particularly low-effort manner, it is provided according to the invention that one of the components has at least one receiving opening different from the opening or openings and the other of the components has at least one receiving element which can be or is arranged in the receiving opening, in particular for centering the components.Furthermore, at least one of the components is supported by at least one cover element which is movable between at least one closed position and at least one release position, which cover element at least partially covers the opening or at least one of the openings in the closed position and exposes the opening or openings in the release position, wherein the cover element is in the release position when the receiving element is arranged in the receiving opening and an engagement element of the cover element is received in a receiving region of the receiving element. The cover element is in the closed position when the engagement element is not received in the receiving region.

[0029] When arranging or for arranging the receiving element in the receiving opening, preferably by receiving the engagement element in the receiving region, the cover element is moved, in particular from the closed position, into the release position, whereby the opening or openings covered by the cover element in the closed position are or are exposed by the cover element. When arranging, in particular by arranging, the engagement element in the receiving region can be accompanied by the movement of the cover element, in particular from the closed position, into the release position. The movement of the cover element into the release position can therefore be brought about or be brought about by arranging the engagement element in the receiving region.

[0030] Particularly when the cover element is in the release position, a screw element is arranged in the, in particular released, opening or openings in order to screw the components together, for example directly, i.e. to screw the components together via the opening or openings. Further features of the invention emerge from the claims, the figures and the description of the figures. The features and combinations of features mentioned above in the description as well as the features and combinations of features mentioned below in the description of the figures and / or shown alone in the figures can be used not only in the respective combination specified, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0031] The invention will now be explained in more detail using a preferred embodiment and with reference to the drawings. They show:

[0032] Fig. 1 is a schematic perspective view of an inventive

[0033] arrangement; and

[0034] Fig. 2 is a further schematic perspective view of the inventive

[0035] Arrangement from Fig. 1; and

[0036] Fig. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a first component and a second component of the arrangement according to the invention from Fig.

[0037] 1 in unassembled condition; and

[0038] Fig. 4 is a schematic partial sectional view of an inventive

[0039] arrangement; and

[0040] Fig. 5 is a schematic partial sectional view of a first component and a second component of the arrangement according to the invention from Fig.

[0041] 4 in unassembled condition; and

[0042] Fig. 6 is a schematic partial sectional view of an inventive

[0043] Arrangement according to a further embodiment; and

[0044] Fig. 7 is a schematic perspective view of an inventive

[0045] Arrangement according to a further embodiment; and

[0046] Fig. 8 is a schematic perspective view of an inventive

[0047] Arrangement according to a further embodiment; and Fig. 9 is a schematic perspective view of a first component and a second component of the arrangement according to the invention from Fig. 8 in the unassembled state; and

[0048] Fig. 10 is a schematic perspective view of the inventive

[0049] Arrangement from Fig. 8 in a closed position; and

[0050] Fig. 11 is a schematic perspective view of an inventive

[0051] Arrangement according to a further embodiment; and

[0052] Fig. 12 is a schematic perspective view of an inventive

[0053] Arrangement according to a further embodiment.

[0054] In the figures, identical or functionally identical elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0055] Fig. 1 shows, in a schematic perspective view, an arrangement 1 of a first component 2 on a second component 3 in the interior of a motor vehicle. In the exemplary embodiment, the first component 2 is designed as a center console 4 or as part of the center console 4, and the second component 3 is designed as an instrument panel 5 or as part of the instrument panel 5. Thus, Fig. 1 shows, in particular, a flange of the instrument panel 5, in particular as the second component 3, and a flange of the center console 4, in particular as the first component 2.

[0056] Fig. 2 shows the arrangement 1 shown in Fig. 1 in a further schematic perspective view. Fig. 3 also shows the first and the second component 2, 3 in a schematic perspective view, wherein the first and the second component 2, 3 in Fig. 3 are in an unassembled state, which means that the first component 2 is not or not yet arranged on the second component 3. Fig. 4 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic partial sectional view. Furthermore, Fig. 5 shows the first and second component 2, 3 in a schematic partial sectional view in the unassembled state. At least one of the components 2, 3 has at least one opening 6 for screwing the components 2, 3 together. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 5, the first component 2 has the opening 6.

[0057] One of the components 2, 3 has at least one receiving opening 7 that is different from the opening 6, and the other of the components 2, 3 has at least one receiving element 8. In the exemplary embodiment, the first component 2 has the receiving opening 7, which in this case is designed as a through-opening. Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment, the second component 3 has the receiving element 8, which in this case is designed as a pin, in particular as a centering pin. The receiving element 8 can be arranged or is arranged in the receiving opening 7, in particular in order to center the first component 2 on the second component 3. At least one cover element 11 that can be moved between at least one closed position 9 and at least one release position 10 is held, for example directly, on at least one of the components 2, 3, in particular on the first component 2.For this purpose, at least one holding device 12 is provided, for example, via which the cover element 11 is movably mounted, in particular translationally, on at least one of the components 2, 3. In the present case, the holding device 12 is provided or formed on the first component 2.

[0058] In Fig. 1, 2 and 4, the cover element 11 is in the release position 10. It can be provided that the cover element 11 is in the closed position 9 or in the release position 10 in the unassembled state, wherein the cover element 11 is shown in the release position 10 in Fig. 3 and 5. In the closed position 9, the cover element 11 covers the opening 6 at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely, and in the release position 10, the cover element 11 releases the opening 6 at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely.

[0059] It is provided that the second component 3, in particular the receiving element 8, has at least one receiving region 15, which is designed, for example, as a recess. The recess can be understood, in particular, as a material recess. The cover element 11 has at least one engagement element 16, which, in particular in the release position 10, can be received or is received in the receiving region 15, whereby the cover element 11 is in, in particular direct, engagement with the second component 3, in particular with the receiving element 8, for example through the mediation of the engagement element 16 and the receiving region 15. This receiving, in particular this engagement, preferably does not occur in the closed position 9. In the present case, the engagement element 16 protrudes obliquely or perpendicularly from a base body 17 of the cover element 11. The recess preferably extends obliquely or perpendicularly to the axial direction of the receiving element 8.

[0060] The cover element 11 is in the release position 10 when the receiving element 8 is arranged in the receiving opening 7 and the engagement element 16 is received in the receiving area 15, i.e., is in engagement with the receiving element 8 via the receiving area 15. Furthermore, the cover element 11 is in the closed position 9 when the receiving of the engagement element 16 in the receiving area 15 does not occur, i.e., the engagement element 16 is not arranged in the receiving area 16, but is arranged outside the receiving area 16, in particular, is spaced apart from the receiving area 16.

[0061] As a result, in the release position 10, a screw element 13 (not shown in Figs. 1 to 5) can be arranged at least in the opening 6 in order to screw the components 2, 3 together, in particular to form a screw connection. In the closed position 9, screwing is not possible because the opening 6 is covered by the cover element 11. This ensures that the components 2, 3 are only screwed together when they are in the correct position relative to one another as intended in the installation position in the motor vehicle, namely in particular when the engagement element 16 is arranged in its correct receiving position in the receiving area 15.

[0062] In particular, it is provided that the cover element 11 is only in the release position 10 when the engagement element 16 is received in the receiving area 15. As a result, the engagement element 16 can, for example, only engage in the receiving area 15 when the components 2, 3 are in the correct position relative to one another and, for example, no distance, in particular in the vehicle vertical direction 14, is provided between the components 2, 3 or a "correct" distance is provided between the components 2, 3, whereby the cover element 11 can move through the engagement element 16 into the receiving area 15, in particular from the closed position 9, into the release position 10. As a result, a correct installation position of the components 2, 3 relative to one another, in particular in the vehicle vertical direction 14, can be ensured.In particular, because the engagement element 16 is received in the receiving area 16 in the release position 10, the cover element 11 and the receiving element 8 are connected to one another in the release position 10, for example, in particular directly, at least in a form-fitting manner.

[0063] In Fig. 1, 2 and 4, the components 2, 3 are in an assembled state in which the components 2, 3 are arranged on one another and in particular fastened to one another, wherein in the assembled state the engagement element 16 is received in the receiving area 16, whereby the cover element 11 is in the release position 10.

[0064] As shown in Fig. 1 to 5, it is provided, for example, that the second component 3 has a base part 3a, from which the receiving element 8 protrudes obliquely or perpendicularly, for example in the vertical direction 14 of the motor vehicle. Thus, an axial direction of the receiving element 8 runs, for example, parallel to the vehicle vertical direction 14. In the present case, the cover element 11 is arranged on a first side of the second component 2. For example, the base part 3a is arranged on a second side of the second component 2 that is different from the first side, in particular opposite the first side, in particular when the receiving element 8 is arranged in the receiving opening 7. The sides can be understood, in particular, to mean sides facing away from one another.In the exemplary embodiment, the cover element 11 further comprises at least one through-opening 18 through which the receiving element 8 to be arranged or arranged in the receiving opening 7 can be passed or is passed through.

[0065] In the exemplary embodiment, it is provided that the cover element 11 is or will be spring-loaded, whereby the cover element 11 can itself be "the spring," so to speak. This means that the cover element 11 can be moved between the closed position 9 and the release position 11 by elastic deformation of the cover element 11.

[0066] In the exemplary embodiment, at least one handling element 19 is provided, which is designed, for example, as a lever. The cover element 11 preferably has the handling element 19. The cover element 11 can be moved manually between the release position 10 and the closed position 9 via the handling element 19. In the exemplary embodiment, the cover element 11 has at least one support region 20, which is designed, for example, as a web. The support region 20 preferably projects from the base body 17 of the cover element 11. For example, the support region 20 is arranged at one end on the base body 17 and the engagement element 16 is arranged at the other end on the base body 17. A screw head 21 (not shown in Figs. 1 to 5) of the screw element 13, which is to be arranged or is arranged for screwing the components 2, 3 in the opening 6, can be supported or is supported on the support region in the release position 10.This means that at least a portion of the cover element 11 is covered or can be covered by the screw head 21, for example, directly or via a washer, in particular by applying force. This can provide rattle protection for the cover element 11.

[0067] Furthermore, in the exemplary embodiment, the cover element 11 has at least one predetermined breaking point 22, at which the cover element 11 can be deliberately broken if a mechanical load acting on the cover element 11, in particular the engagement element 16, in the release position via the receiving element 8, in particular via the receiving region 15, is greater than a predetermined threshold value. In the present case, the predetermined breaking point 22 is a connection point via which the engagement element 16 is held to the base body 17 of the cover element 11. This is illustrated, for example, in Fig. 4.

[0068] Fig. 6 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic partial sectional view according to a further embodiment, in which the component 2 having the receiving opening 7 has a second receiving opening 23, in particular spaced from the receiving opening 7, and in which the component 3 having the receiving element 8 has a second receiving element 24 spaced from the receiving element 8. The receiving openings 7, 23 are preferably of identical construction. The receiving elements 8, 24 are preferably of identical construction. Thus, the receiving element 8, which can be referred to in particular as the first receiving element 8, is assigned to the receiving opening 7, which can be referred to in particular as the first receiving opening 7. Furthermore, the second receiving element 24 is assigned to the second receiving opening 23. Furthermore, the second receiving element 24, equivalent to the first receiving element 8, has a receiving region 15, in particular designed as a recess.The cover element 11 thus has two engagement elements 16, one of the engagement elements 16 being receivable or received in the receiving area 15 of the first receiving element 8 and the second of the engagement elements 16 being receivable or received in the receiving area 15 of the second receiving element 24. The cover element 11 is in the release position 10 when the respective receiving element 8, 24 is arranged or received in the respective receiving opening 7, 23 and the respective engagement element 16 of the cover element 11 is received in the respective receiving area 15 of the respective receiving element 8, 24. The cover element 11 is in the closed position when the respective engagement element 16 is not received in the respective receiving area 16, i.e. the respective engagement element 16 is not arranged in the respective receiving area 15.

[0069] In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6, two of the openings 6 of the first component 2 are provided. Thus, for example, two screw holes in the form of the openings 6 and two pins in the form of the receiving elements 8, 24 are provided, although a single cover element 11 can nevertheless be provided for both openings 6, so to speak, i.e., for covering and uncovering the openings 6. Both openings 6 can only be uncovered if both engagement elements 16 engage in both receiving areas 15.

[0070] Furthermore, in the embodiment shown in Fig. 6, it is provided that the second component 3 has a respective second opening 25, which of the respective openings

[0071] 6 is assigned. The screw element 13, not shown in Fig. 6, can be guided or is guided through the respective opening 6, 25 to form the screw connection. In the embodiment shown in Fig. 6, it is particularly provided that in the closed position 9, the respective second opening 25 is at least partially, in particular predominantly or completely covered or closed by the cover element 11. In Fig. 6, the cover element

[0072] 11 in the closed position 9 or in an intermediate position different from the closed position 9 and the release position 10.

[0073] Fig. 7 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic perspective view according to another embodiment. In the exemplary embodiment shown in Fig. 7, at least one operating element 26 for controlling at least one function of the motor vehicle, for example an on-board computer, is arranged on one of the components 2, 3, for example on the first component 2. For operation, the operating element 26 is movable, for example, in particular transitorily and / or rotationally, as shown in Fig.

[0074] 7 is illustrated by an arrow 27. As illustrated in Fig. 6, for example, at least one spring element 28 is provided, under the elastic deformation of which the cover element 11 is movable between the closed position 9 and the release position 10.

[0075] Fig. 8 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic perspective view according to another embodiment. In Fig. 8, the cover element 11 is in the release position 10. Fig. 9 shows the first and second components 2, 3 according to the embodiment of Fig. 8 in the unassembled state. It can be provided that the cover element 11 is in the closed position 9 or in the release position 10 in the unassembled state, with the cover element 11 being shown in the release position 10 in Fig. 9.

[0076] Fig. 10 shows the arrangement 1 according to the embodiment shown in Fig. 8, wherein in Fig. 10 the cover element 11 is in the closed position 9.

[0077] Fig. 11 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic perspective view, in which the screw element 13 is illustrated. In particular, two such screw elements 13 are shown in Fig. 11, wherein the respective screw element 13 is arranged at least in the respective opening 6. As can be seen in Fig. 9, a respective connecting part 29 is arranged on the second component 3, each of which has the respective second opening 25. It should also be noted that in the embodiment shown in Figs. 1 to 5, it is also possible for such a connecting part 29 having the second opening 25 to be provided.Alternatively, the second opening 25 can be arranged, for example, in particular directly, on the second component 3 or the second component 3 can initially be free of the second opening 25, wherein the second opening 25 can be formed or is formed by screwing the screw element 13 into the second component 3.

[0078] Fig. 12 shows the arrangement 1 according to a further embodiment, in which at least one cladding element 30 is provided, by which the components 2, 3 are covered or clad at least in the region of the cover element 11.

[0079] It can be provided that the cover element 11 for passing the

[0080] Receiving element 8 or the respective receiving element 8, 24 is to be moved or is moved through the receiving opening 7 or the respective receiving opening 7, 23, in particular initially, from the closed position 9. When the receiving element 8 or the respective receiving element 8 is arranged in the receiving opening 7 or in the respective receiving opening 7, 23, the engagement element 16 or the respective engagement element 16 can be moved into the receiving area 15 or into the respective receiving area 15 for receiving, whereby the cover element 11 can be moved into the release position 10.

[0081] Overall, it can be seen that, equivalent to arrangement 1, the functional principle for fastening, in particular for mounting, the second component 3 to the first component 3 can be used, for example, in the automotive sector for joining a plurality of components together. Of course, however, the functional principle can also be used outside the automotive sector.

[0082] List of reference symbols

[0083] Arrangement of first component second component a base part center console instrument panel first opening receiving opening receiving element closed position 0 release position 1 cover element 2 holding device 3 screw element 4 vehicle vertical direction 5 receiving area 6 engagement element 7 base body 8 through opening 9 handling element 0 support area 1 screw head 2 predetermined breaking point 3 second receiving opening 4 second receiving element 5 second opening 6 operating element 7 arrow 8 spring element 9 connecting part 0 trim part

Claims

Patent claims 1. An arrangement (1) of a first component (2) on a second component (3) in the interior of a motor vehicle, in which at least one of the components (2, 3) has at least one opening (6) for screwing the components (2, 3), characterized in that one of the components (2, 3) has at least one receiving opening (7) different from the opening (6), the other of the components (2, 3) has at least one receiving element (8) which can be arranged in the receiving opening (7), and at least one of the components (2, 3) has at least one cover element (11) which can be moved between at least one closed position (9) and at least one release position (10), which cover element at least partially covers the opening (6) in the closed position (9) and releases the opening (6) in the release position (10), wherein the cover element (11) is in the release position (10),when the receiving element (8) is arranged in the receiving opening (7) and an engagement element (16) of the cover element (11) in a receiving area, (15) of the receiving element (8), and the cover element (11) is in the closed position (9) when the receiving of the engagement element (16) in the receiving area (15).

2. Arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized by at least one spring element (28), under the elastic deformation of which the cover element (11) is movable between the closed position (9) and the release position (10).

3. Arrangement (1) according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cover element (11) is movable between the closed position (9) and the release position (10) by elastic deformation of the cover element (11).

4. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11) is in a state in the closed position (9), in particular in a state unloaded by the receiving element (8).

5. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least one handling element (19) via which the cover element (11) can be moved manually between the release position (10) and the closed position (9).

6. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11) has at least one support area on which a screw head (21) of a screw element (13) to be arranged for screwing the components (2, 3) in the opening (6) can be supported in the release position.

7. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cover element (11) has at least one predetermined breaking point (22) at which the cover element (11) can be broken in a targeted manner if a mechanical load acting on the cover element (11) in the release position (10) via the receiving element (8) is greater than a predetermined threshold value.

8. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first component (2) is designed as a center console (4).

9. Arrangement (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the second component (3) is designed as an instrument panel (5).

10. Method for arranging a first component (2) on a second component (3) in an interior of a motor vehicle, in which at least one of the components (2, 3) has at least one opening (6) via which the components (2, 3) are screwed together, characterized in that • one of the components (2, 3) has at least one receiving opening (7) different from the opening (6) and the other of the Components (2,3) have at least one receiving element (8) which can be arranged in the receiving opening (7); • at least one cover element (11) which is movable between at least one closed position (9) and at least one release position (10) is held on at least one of the components (2, 3), which cover element (11) at least partially covers the opening (6) in the closed position (6) and releases the opening (6) in the release position (10), wherein the cover element (11) is in the release position (10) when the receiving element (8) is arranged in the receiving opening (7) and an engagement element (16) of the cover element (11) is received in a receiving area (15) of the receiving element (8), and the cover element (11) is in the closed position (9) when the engagement element (16) is not arranged in the receiving area (15); • the cover element (11) is moved into the release position (10) when the receiving element (8) is arranged in the receiving opening (7), whereby the opening (6) covered by the cover element (11) in the closed position (9) is released by the cover element (11); • a screw element (13) is arranged in the opening (6) in order to screw the components (2,3) together.

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