Retaining device for holding an exterior trim part on a body component, and assembly

Abstract

The invention relates to a retaining device (17) for holding an exterior trim part (14) on a body component (9) for a motor vehicle (1), the retaining device comprising: a first retaining part (18) which has at least one first fastening region (20) by means of which the first retaining part (18) is to be held on the body component (9); and a second retaining part (19) which has at least one second fastening region (21) by means of which the second retaining part (19) is to be held on the exterior trim part (14), wherein a coupling element (26) is mounted pivotably about a pivot axis (29) on one of the retaining parts (18, 19) and can be moved between a coupling position (27) and at least one release position (28), wherein, in the coupling position (27), the retaining parts (18, 19) are connected to one another, at least interlockingly, via the coupling element (26), and, in the release position (28), no connection of the retaining parts (18, 19) via the coupling element (26) is established.

Description

[0001] Holding device for holding an exterior panel part on a bodywork component and arrangement

[0002] The invention relates to a holding device for holding an exterior trim part on a body component for a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to an arrangement of an exterior trim part on a body component of a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 9.

[0003] WO 2020 / 233 897 A1 discloses a fastening arrangement for attaching a bumper cover to a side wall of a motor vehicle by means of a support element and at least one detachable fastening means, wherein the support element includes a support strip that can be attached to the side wall and the support element further includes a retaining frame to which the bumper cover can be attached and which forms a substructure for the bumper cover.

[0004] The object of the invention is to provide a holding device for holding an outer trim part on a body component for a motor vehicle, as well as an arrangement of an outer trim part on a body component of a motor vehicle, so that the outer trim part can be attached to the body component with minimal effort.

[0005] This problem is solved according to the invention by a holding device for holding an outer trim part on a body component for a motor vehicle with the features of claim 1, and by an arrangement of an outer trim part on a body component of a motor vehicle with the features of claim 9. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the description.

[0006] A first aspect of the invention relates to a holding device for securing an exterior trim panel to a body component of a motor vehicle, which is formed separately from the exterior trim panel. The motor vehicle is, for example, a passenger car. Preferably, the motor vehicle, particularly in its fully manufactured state, comprises the body component, the exterior trim panel, and the holding device. The holding device can be understood to be, in particular, a fastening device. The exterior trim panel can be held, or is held, at least indirectly, and in particular directly, to the body component via or by means of the holding device; that is, it can be fastened or is attached. The holding device is formed separately from the exterior trim panel and separately from the body component.

[0007] A body component is understood to be a structural element of a motor vehicle's body, preferably a self-supporting one. The body component can be a single piece or a multi-piece component. It can therefore be an assembly comprising several separately manufactured components, or a single component, particularly a single piece. An exterior trim panel can be understood to be, in particular, a trim panel of the motor vehicle that is to be arranged or is already arranged on its exterior. Thus, the exterior trim panel is not located in any interior space, i.e., not in the interior of the motor vehicle. In other words, the exterior trim panel is arranged outside the interior, for example, spaced apart from it.The interior, which can also be referred to as the vehicle interior, can be understood to include, in particular, the passenger compartment. For example, the exterior trim panel is designed as a front exterior trim panel. This means that the exterior trim panel is located in the front area of ​​the vehicle, that is, in a longitudinally forward area of ​​the vehicle.

[0008] The holding device comprises at least one first holding element, which has at least one first attachment area by means of which the first holding element is to be held, in particular at least indirectly or directly, on the body component. In other words, the first holding element, in particular the holding device, can be attached to or is attached to the body component by means of the first attachment area. Thus, the first holding element is designed as a body-side or body-component-side holding element of the holding device. Furthermore, the holding device comprises at least one second holding element, in particular designed separately from the first holding element, which has at least one second attachment area by means of which the second holding element is to be held, in particular at least indirectly or directly, on the outer trim panel.In other words, the second retaining element, in particular the retaining device, can be attached or is attached to the outer cladding element via the second mounting area. Thus, the second retaining element is designed as the outer cladding-side retaining element of the retaining device.

[0009] For example, the outer trim panel can be aligned or positioned relative to the body panel by means of the retaining device, or guided or guided. The respective retaining element can therefore also be referred to as the respective guide element. For example, the first retaining element is positioned higher in the vehicle's vertical direction than the second retaining element. Therefore, the first retaining element can also be referred to as the upper element or the "upper guide element." Furthermore, the second retaining element can be referred to as the lower element or the "lower guide element."

[0010] To enable the outer panel to be attached to the body component with minimal effort, a coupling element is, according to the invention, pivotably mounted on one of the retaining parts, for example, on the first or the second retaining part, about a pivot axis between a coupling position and at least one release position, which is in particular different from the coupling position. In other words, the retaining device has the coupling element, which is attached to one of the retaining parts, wherein the coupling element is pivotable or displaceable about the pivot axis at least between the coupling position and the release position. Pivoting the coupling element can be understood to mean, in particular, pivoting the coupling element relative to the first retaining part, the second retaining part, the outer panel, and / or the body component.Furthermore, pivoting the coupling element between the coupling position and the release position can be understood as pivoting the coupling element from the coupling position to the release position and / or from the release position to the coupling position around the pivot axis. In the coupling position, the retaining parts, in particular for holding the outer trim panel to the body component, are connected to each other at least positively, for example at least indirectly or directly, via the coupling element, whereby, in particular in the coupling position, the outer trim panel can be attached to the body component via the retaining device and the coupling element, in particular positively. This means that, in particular with regard to the coupling position and the release position exclusively, the retaining parts are at least positively connected to each other via the coupling element in the coupling position.In other words, in the coupled position, the retaining parts are coupled to each other via the coupling element, particularly mechanically. The coupled position can also be referred to as the fastening position, holding position, or locking position. The fact that, in the coupled position, the retaining parts are at least positively connected to each other via the coupling element can be understood to mean, in particular, that at least one positive-locking connection between the retaining parts can be formed or is formed via the coupling element. In the release position, the connection of the retaining parts via the coupling element, particularly the positive-locking connection, does not occur. This means that in the release position, the retaining parts are not connected to each other via the coupling element, particularly not positively.In other words, in the release position, the outer panel and the body panel are decoupled from each other by means of the retaining device, in particular by means of the coupling element. Thus, it is specifically intended that in the release position, the outer panel is not held or fastened to the body panel by the retaining device. The release position can also be referred to as the decoupled position or the unlocked position. By pivoting the coupling element into the coupling position, in which the positive-locking connection is formed, a rotational locking, i.e., a rotational locking of the retaining parts to each other, can be achieved. The coupling element is preferably designed separately from the first retaining part and / or separately from the second retaining part.

[0011] The invention is based in particular on the following findings and considerations: In principle, it is conceivable to screw the outer panel to the body component using a conventional holding device with two guide elements, for example, with one to three screws. The screwing can be carried out perpendicular to a stationary surface. A potential problem here is the cycle time, as, for example, a worker has to remove, insert, and tighten screws for each screwing operation. Additionally, accessibility to the screws, for example, from above and / or from below in the direction of the vehicle, can be extremely dependent on the design of the vehicle's outer skin, which can often severely restrict access.Furthermore, during vehicle development, it can often happen that the vehicle's outer skin needs to be modified and adapted in an early development phase solely due to screw accessibility. The screwing of the body component, particularly from the front in the direction of the vehicle, to the outer trim panel, especially from the front in the direction of the vehicle, may therefore require optimization in terms of accessibility and cycle time in the current state of the art.

[0012] In contrast, the aforementioned disadvantages can be avoided by means of the holding device according to the invention. The coupling element of the holding device according to the invention, in particular the pivoting of the coupling element from the release position to the coupling position, allows the number of assembly steps for attaching the outer panel to the body component to be kept to a minimum, thus enabling the outer panel to be attached to the body component with minimal effort. This assembly can therefore be reduced, for example, to a single assembly process or assembly step, in which a positive connection with the second holding component, in particular a locking connection with the second holding component, can be achieved by rotating an element in the form of pivoting the coupling element from the first holding component.This allows the body panel to be connected to the outer trim panel via the rotary locking mechanism. Particularly advantageous are the significantly improved accessibility of the holding device for mounting the outer trim panel to the body panel and the significantly reduced cycle time. Thus, the outer trim panel can be attached to the body panel with minimal effort and, in particular, with significant time savings and efficiency using the holding device according to the invention.

[0013] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the other of the retaining parts, for example the first or the second retaining part, has at least one receiving opening, and the coupling element, for example a coupling part of the coupling element, is received at least partially, and in particular predominantly but completely, in the receiving opening in the coupling position to form the positive locking connection, particularly with regard to the coupling position and release. In other words, the coupling element can be arranged, or is arranged, at least partially in the receiving opening in the coupling position. Preferably, the coupling element and the receiving opening are designed to correspond to each other, at least partially. The receiving opening is, for example, designed as a through-hole.The fact that the coupling element is at least partially received in the receiving opening can be understood, in particular, to mean that at least a section or part of its length is received or positioned within the receiving opening. Receiving the coupling element in the receiving opening creates a particularly secure connection between the outer panel and the body component. This results in a particularly stable fastening. Consequently, the outer panel can be securely attached to the body component in a particularly efficient manner.

[0014] In a further embodiment, the coupling element is provided to have at least one locking part which, particularly with regard to the coupling position and release, is in the coupling position in direct engagement with a wall of the other retaining part that at least partially defines the receiving opening, in order to form the positive locking connection. This means that the positive locking connection is formed, or is formed, at least partially by arranging, in particular by contacting, the locking part against the wall. The other retaining part can be understood to be, in particular, the retaining part that has the receiving opening.When the coupling element is pivoted about its pivot axis from the release position to the coupling position, the locking element preferably moves from a first side of the receiving opening to a second side of the receiving opening, which is particularly different from the first side, bypassing the receiving opening. This means that the locking element is located outside the receiving opening in the release position, in the coupling position, and during the pivoting of the coupling element between the coupling position and the release position. The aforementioned engagement can thus be understood, in particular, as an engagement in which the locking element is outside the receiving opening and engages with the wall. This allows the coupling element to be pivoted into the coupling position with particularly little effort and / or with particular safety, since the locking element does not, for example, need to be threaded into the receiving opening.Furthermore, in the coupled position, the locking element can create a particularly secure positive connection between the holding parts.

[0015] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element, particularly with regard to the release position and the coupling position, is located in the coupling position on a side of the other mounting part (i.e., the mounting part with the receiving opening) facing away from the first mounting part (i.e., the mounting part on which the coupling element is arranged). In other words, in the coupling position, the locking element extends at least partially onto the side of the other mounting part facing away from the first mounting part. This allows the trim panel to be supported, or to be supported, in a direction away from the body component by the locking element in the coupling position. This enables a particularly secure fastening of the outer trim panel to the body component.

[0016] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element, for pivoting, in particular from the release position, into the coupling position, especially by, for example, elastic and / or plastic deformation of the locking element and / or the other retaining element, is to be guided at least partially through the receiving opening in the axial direction of the receiving opening in order to form the positive locking connection. This means that the positive locking connection is to be effected, or is effected, or is effected, by the locking element being guided at least partially through the receiving opening in the axial direction of the receiving opening.In other words, when the coupling element is pivoted, particularly from the release position to the coupling position, the locking element is guided through the receiving opening, and this movement of the locking element creates the positive-locking connection. This allows the retaining parts to be attached to each other particularly securely via the locking element.

[0017] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element, particularly with regard to the release position and the coupling position, is arranged at least partially in the coupling position on a side of the other holding element, i.e., the holding element with the receiving opening, facing the one holding element (i.e., the holding element to which the coupling element is held). This means that the locking element in the coupling position extends at least partially on the side of the other holding element facing the one holding element.This significantly increases safety against, in particular unintentional, pivoting of the coupling element from the coupling position, especially into the release position, since to pivot from the coupling position the locking part must be moved from the side facing one holding part through the receiving opening to the side of the other holding part facing away from the first holding part.

[0018] In a further embodiment, the receiving opening is provided to have several radially extending, in particular slot-shaped, recesses. In other words, the receiving opening has a serrated or slotted cross-section. This allows the locking element to be guided, in particular pressed, through the receiving opening to form the positive-locking connection, especially by deforming the other retaining element, particularly by deforming the recesses of the receiving opening. This allows the assembly forces required to guide the locking element through the receiving opening to be kept particularly low, and also ensures a particularly secure positive-locking connection.

[0019] In a further embodiment, it is provided that, particularly with regard to the release position and the coupling position, the retaining parts are connected to each other in the coupling position via the coupling element, especially through the locking element, by means of a force-fit connection, for example by means of a clamping connection. This means that the connection between the retaining parts in the coupling position is a force-fit and positive-locking connection. In other words, in the coupling position, the positive-locking connection between the retaining parts can be formed or is formed via the coupling element. This allows the first retaining part to be clamped or clamped to the second retaining part via the coupling element in the coupling position, and thus locked.This allows for a particularly secure connection between the retaining parts, significantly increasing safety against unintentional pivoting from the coupled position, especially into the release position. The outer panel can thus be attached to the body component with exceptional security and in a particularly efficient manner.

[0020] A second aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement of an outer trim panel on a body component of a motor vehicle, or for the motor vehicle. This arrangement can be referred to in particular as a fastening arrangement or holding arrangement. The outer trim panel is held on the body component, for example at least indirectly or directly, by means of at least one holding device, in particular according to the first aspect of the invention. 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.

[0021] The holding device comprises a first holding element, which has at least one first attachment area by means of which the first holding element is held to the body panel component. Furthermore, the holding device comprises a second holding element, which is in particular designed separately from the first holding element and which has at least one second attachment area by means of which the second holding element is held to the outer panel component.

[0022] In order to attach the outer trim part to the body component with minimal effort, the invention provides that a coupling element of the holding device is pivotably held on one of the holding parts between a coupling position and a release position, wherein in the coupling position the holding parts, in particular for holding the outer trim part on the body component, are at least positively connected to each other via the coupling element and in the release position the connecting of the holding parts via the coupling element is omitted.

[0023] In a further embodiment, the outer trim panel is designed as a bumper cover. The retaining device for holding the outer trim panel, designed as a bumper cover, on the body component is thus provided. The bumper cover can be, for example, a front or rear bumper cover. Alternatively or additionally, the body component can be designed as a side panel element. In this case, the retaining device for holding the outer trim panel can be provided on the side panel element, i.e., on the body component designed as a side panel element. This allows for a particularly simple and, in particular, especially secure attachment of the bumper cover to the body component. Accessibility can be significantly improved, especially by means of a wheel arch liner.

[0024] Another aspect relates to a method for arranging, in particular for mounting, an exterior trim panel on a body component of a motor vehicle by means of a holding device according to the first aspect of the invention. In this method, for example, the exterior trim panel is arranged, in particular directly, on the body component. Furthermore, the holding device, in particular the first holding element, can be attached to the body component via the first mounting area. Furthermore, the holding device, in particular the second holding element, can be attached to the exterior trim panel via the second mounting area. For example, the coupling element of the holding device is pivoted, in particular from the release position, about the pivot axis into the coupling position, whereby the holding elements are connected to each other at least positively via the coupling element.Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the further aspect are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first or second aspect of the invention and vice versa.

[0025] Further features of the invention will become apparent 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 in the figures alone, are not only usable in the combinations specified, but also in other combinations or on their own.

[0026] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment and the drawings. The drawings show:

[0027] Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of a motor vehicle which has at least one holding device according to the invention; and

[0028] Fig. 2 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to the invention, wherein a coupling element of a holding device according to the invention is in a release position; and

[0029] Fig. 3 shows a schematic detail view of the arrangement according to Fig. 2; and

[0030] Fig. 4 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to the invention, wherein a coupling element of a holding device according to the invention is in a coupling position; and

[0031] Fig. 5 shows a schematic detail view of the arrangement according to Fig. 4; and

[0032] Fig. 5 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to a further embodiment of the invention, wherein a coupling element of a holding device according to the invention is in a release position; and Fig. 7 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement according to a further embodiment of the invention, wherein a coupling element of a holding device according to the invention is in a coupling position; and

[0033] Fig. 8 shows a schematic and perspective partial sectional view of an arrangement according to a further embodiment of the invention; and

[0034] Fig. 9 shows a schematic representation of a receiving opening of an arrangement according to the invention in a further embodiment.

[0035] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0036] Fig. 1 shows a schematic side view of a motor vehicle 1, which in this case is a passenger car. The motor vehicle 1 has a body 2, which is preferably designed as a unibody construction. The body 2 has at least one side wall 3, which can also be referred to as a side frame. As can be seen in Fig. 1, the motor vehicle 1 in this embodiment has two wheel housings 4, 5, each accommodating a wheel 6, 7. The first wheel housing 4 is designed as a front wheel housing. The second wheel housing 5 is designed as a rear wheel housing. Thus, the first wheel 6, which is housed in the first wheel housing 4, is the front wheel. Furthermore, the second wheel 7, which is housed in the second wheel housing 5, is the rear wheel.For example, the respective wheel housing 4, 5 is at least partially formed by the side wall 3.

[0037] In the present case, the side wall 3 has a side wall element 8, which is in particular a body component 9. Thus, the body component 9 is designed in this case as the side wall element 8. In this case, the side wall element 8 is designed as a front side wall element, that is, as a side wall element 8 arranged in a front region of the side wall 3 in the longitudinal direction 10 of the vehicle. The front region is, for example, a front end of the side wall 3 in the longitudinal direction 10 of the vehicle, which is why this region can also be referred to as the end region. The longitudinal direction 10 of the vehicle is illustrated in Fig. 1 by means of a coordinate system 11, which also illustrates a vertical direction 12 and a transverse direction 13 of the vehicle.

[0038] Furthermore, the motor vehicle 1 has at least one exterior trim part 14, in particular a front-mounted one, which in the exemplary embodiment is designed as a bumper cover 15. The exterior trim part 14 is attached to the body component 9 or the side wall element 8, in particular in a connection area 16. For this purpose, a retaining device 17, not shown in Fig. 1, is used, which is provided for holding the exterior trim part 14 to the body component 9. This means that the attachment of the exterior trim part 14 to the body component 9 is to be, or is, effected at least partially by means of the retaining device 17. The exterior trim part 14 and the body component 9 or the side wall element 8 are designed separately from one another.

[0039] Fig. 2 shows a schematic and perspective partial view of an arrangement of the outer panel 14 on the body component 9 or the side wall element 8, in which the outer panel 14 is held on the body component 9 or the side wall element 8 at least by means of the retaining device 17, i.e., by at least one such retaining device 17, for example directly. Thus, Fig. 2 shows in particular a schematic and perspective partial view of the motor vehicle 1. The retaining device 17 is designed separately from the outer panel 14 and separately from the body component 9 or the side wall element 8.

[0040] The holding device 17 comprises a first holding part 18 and a second holding part 19. The holding parts 18 and 19 are formed separately from one another. In Figures 2 and 4, the holding parts 18 and 19 are shown partially transparently. The first holding part 18 has at least one first fastening area 20, by means of which the first holding part 18 is held, in particular directly, on the body component 9. The second holding part 19 has a second fastening area 21, which is distinct from the first fastening area 20, for example, spaced apart from the first fastening area 20, by means of which the second holding part 19 is held, in particular directly, on the outer trim part 14.In this embodiment, the body panel 9 has a first contact area 22 and the outer panel 14 has a second contact area 23, wherein the body panel 9 and the outer panel 14 abut each other via the contact areas 22, 23, in particular directly, preferably over a surface. The respective contact areas 22, 23 project, for example, obliquely or perpendicularly from a respective base body 24, 25 of the body panel 9 or the outer panel 14. For example, the first retaining element 18 is attached to the first contact area 22, in particular on a side of the body panel 9 or the first contact area 22 facing away from the outer panel 14, via the first fastening area 20.Furthermore, for example, the second retaining part 19 is attached via the second fastening area 21 to the second mounting area 23, in particular on a side of the outer trim part 14 or of the second mounting area 23 facing away from the body component 9.

[0041] To enable the outer panel 14 to be attached to the body component 9 with minimal effort, the holding device 17 has at least one coupling element 26, which in this case is designed separately from the holding parts 18, 19. The coupling element 26 is pivotably mounted on one of the holding parts 18, 19, in this case on the first holding part 18, about a pivot axis 29 between a coupling position 27 and at least one release position 28. In Fig. 2, the coupling element 26 is in the release position 28. In Fig. 3, the arrangement is shown in a schematic and perspective detail view, with the coupling element 26 also in the release position 28 in Fig. 3. In Fig. 4, the arrangement is shown in a schematic and perspective partial view, with the coupling element 26 in the coupling position 27, which can also be referred to as the closed position.In the coupling position 27, the retaining parts 18, 19 are connected to each other at least positively via the coupling element 26, and in particular directly. This is particularly evident, for example, in Fig. 5, which shows the arrangement in a schematic and perspective detail view, with the coupling element 26 in the coupling position 27. In the release position 28, the retaining parts 18, 19 are not connected via the coupling element 26.

[0042] In the present embodiment, the other of the retaining parts 19, i.e., in this embodiment the second retaining part 19, is provided to have at least one receiving opening 30, and the coupling element 26, in the coupling position 27, is at least partially received in the receiving opening 30 to form the positive-locking connection. However, in this embodiment, several, for example three, such receiving openings 30 are provided. Thus, the second retaining part 19 can have several, in particular three, receiving openings 30, and the coupling element 26, in the coupling position 27, can be at least partially received in the receiving openings 30 to form the positive-locking connection. In this embodiment, the coupling element 26 has a base body 31 and several, for example three, coupling parts 32, which project obliquely or perpendicularly from the base body 31.The respective coupling part 32 and the base body 31 can be formed integrally or separately. The base body 31 of the coupling element 26 extends, for example, at least substantially parallel to the pivot axis 29. In particular, the base body 31 and the pivot axis 29 are arranged coaxially with each other. For example, to form the positive-locking connection, that is, to form a positive-locking connection, particularly with regard to the coupling position 27 and the release position 28 exclusively, the respective coupling part 32 is at least partially received in the respective receiving opening 30 in the coupling position 27. Thus, for example, in the coupling position 27, the respective coupling part 32 is positively connected, in particular directly, to the second retaining part 19, in particular the respective receiving opening 30.

[0043] For example, each coupling part 32 has a base part 33, via which the coupling part 32 is connected, in particular, for example, directly, to the base body 31. In this case, the base part 33 projects from the base body 31. Furthermore, each coupling part 32 has a locking part 34, which projects, for example, in particular, obliquely or vertically from the base part 33. In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 to 5, the locking part 34 projects from the base part 33 on both sides. Furthermore, the locking part 34 projects from the base part 33 in a direction parallel to the pivot axis 29. The locking part 34 and the base part 33 can be formed integrally or separately. As shown in Figures 2 to 5,As can be seen in Figures 2 and 3, the respective receiving opening 30 is open on one side, particularly in its radial direction, so that when the coupling element 26 is pivoted into the coupling position 27, the base part 33 can be moved into the respective receiving opening 30. In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 to 5, it is provided that in the coupling position 27, the respective locking part 34 is in, for example, direct engagement with a wall 35 of the second retaining part 19 that at least partially delimits the respective receiving opening 30, in order to form the positive-locking connection. In particular, the respective locking part 34 is positively connected to the wall 35, for example via a projection formed by the wall 35. Preferably, it is provided that in the coupling position 27, the retaining parts 18, 19 are force-fitted to each other via the coupling element 26.Furthermore, when the coupling element 26 is pivoted about the pivot axis 29 from the release position 28 to the coupling position 27, the respective locking part 34 moves from a first side 36 of the respective receiving opening 30 to a second side 37 of the respective receiving opening 30, bypassing the respective receiving opening 30. In this case, particularly to form the respective positive-locking connection, the respective base part 33 is at least partially received in the respective receiving opening 30 in the coupling position 27. Sides 36 and 37 are, for example, opposite sides. As can be seen particularly well in Fig. 5, the second retaining part 19 has a side 38 facing the first retaining part 18 and a side 39 facing away from the first retaining part 18. In the figure shown...In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 to 5, the locking part 34 is arranged at least partially on the side 38 of the second holding part 19 facing the first holding part 18 in the coupling position 27.

[0044] In the embodiment shown in Figures 2 to 5, the respective base part 33 is straight. This means that the respective base part 33 extends, for example, along a straight line, particularly an imaginary one.

[0045] Figures 6 and 7 show the arrangement in a schematic and perspective partial view according to a further embodiment. In Figures 6 and 7, the retaining parts 18, 19 are shown partially transparently. In Figure 6, the coupling element 26 is in the release position 28, and in Figure 7, the coupling element 26 is in the coupling position 27. In this embodiment, the respective locking part 34 is provided that, for pivoting the coupling element 26, or when pivoting the coupling element 26 into the coupling position 27, it is at least partially guided through the respective receiving opening 30 in the axial direction 40 to form the positive locking connection. This is particularly well illustrated, for example, in Figure 6.Figure 8 shows a schematic and perspective partial sectional view of the arrangement in the coupling position 27. When the respective locking part 34 is inserted through the respective receiving opening 30, a deformation, particularly elastic and / or plastic, of the respective locking part 34 and / or the second retaining part 19, especially of the wall 35, occurs. As can be seen particularly well in Figure 8, the respective locking part 34 is arranged in the coupling position 27 on the side 39 of the second retaining part 19 facing the first retaining part 18.

[0046] In the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 8, the respective base part 33 is arc-shaped, in particular hook-shaped. Furthermore, the respective locking part 34 projects obliquely or vertically from the respective base part 33, for example in a direction extending at least substantially perpendicular to the pivot axis 29.

[0047] Figure 9 schematically illustrates the receiving opening 30 according to the embodiment shown in Figures 6 to 8. Each receiving opening 30 has several recesses 42 extending in its respective radial direction 41, in particular slot-shaped ones. Each recess 42 is, for example, bounded or formed in the radial direction 41 by a basic cross-section 43 of the receiving opening 30. The basic cross-section is, for example, circular. The basic cross-section 43 can be referred to as the base cross-section. Furthermore, several intermediate elements 44 are provided, with each recess 42 arranged between two intermediate elements 44 adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction of the respective receiving opening 30. In particular, the intermediate elements 44 project inwards beyond the basic cross-section 43 in the radial direction 41.Thus, the recesses 42 can be formed by the basic cross-section 43 and the intermediate elements 44. The respective receiving opening 30 is therefore designed, as illustrated in Fig. 9, for example, as a slotted opening, in particular a slotted through-opening. As illustrated in Fig. 8, a part 45 of the respective locking part 34, which passes through the respective receiving opening 30 in the coupling position 27, is larger than the respective distance, in particular extending in the radial direction 41, between two opposing intermediate elements 44. "Larger" can be understood in particular to mean that the diameter of the part 45 is larger than the aforementioned distance. In particular, the part 45 is arranged on the side 38 facing the first retaining part 18 in the coupling position 27. The part 45 has, for example, a round, in particular circular, cross-section.For example, part 45 is mushroom-shaped. Thus, the respective locking element 34, in particular part 45, can be designed as a mushroom-shaped element. By pushing this mushroom-shaped element into the respective slotted opening, a positive-locking connection can be achieved, thereby effecting a locking action. As illustrated in Fig. 8, the intermediate elements 44 can be deformed, in particular elastically and / or plastically, by pushing through the mushroom-shaped element. For example, the aforementioned frictional connection can be achieved, or is achieved, at least by deforming the intermediate elements 44. In order to allow part 45 to pass through the respective receiving opening 30, the diameter of the basic cross-section 43 is, for example, larger than the diameter of part 45.For example, a second part 46 of the respective locking part 34, which differs from part 45 and is connected to part 45 in the axial direction 40, is received in the respective receiving opening 30 in the coupling position 27.

[0048] As illustrated in Figures 2, 4, 6, and 7, the coupling element 26 has, for example, a drive element 47 by which the coupling element 26 can be driven or is driven to pivot about the pivot axis. Thus, the coupling element 26 can be subjected to at least one torque via the drive element 47 to cause the coupling element 26 to pivot about the pivot axis 29. The drive element 47 is, for example, designed as a polygon, such as a hexagon. The aforementioned torque can be applied to the coupling element 26, for example, by a screw action mediated by the drive element 47.Thus, assembly steps, in particular screwing steps, for attaching the outer trim part 14 to the body component 9 can be reduced to a single screwing operation, in which the pivoting of the coupling element 26, also referred to as rotation, can be effected via the drive element 47, whereby the coupling element 26 can be pivoted out of the first retaining part 18 about the pivot axis 29 and clamped or jammed and locked with the second retaining part 19.

[0049] For example, at least one centering element 48 is provided by means of which the body component 9, the outer trim part 14, and the retaining parts 18, 19 can be centered or aligned relative to one another, that is, in particular, can be aligned or aligned relative to one another. The centering element 48 is designed separately from the coupling element 26. For example, with respect to the body component 9, the outer trim part 14, and the retaining parts 18, 19, one of these components has the centering element 48, and the other of these components each has an opening into which the centering element 48 can be received or accommodated.

[0050] In order to design the holding device 17 in a particularly space-saving manner, the coupling element 26, in particular the pivot axis 29, is arranged at least partially within the first holding part 18.

[0051] Reference symbol list

[0052] motor vehicle

[0053] body

[0054] Side wall, first wheel arch, second wheel arch, first vehicle wheel, second vehicle wheel

[0055] Side wall element

[0056] Body component

[0057] Vehicle longitudinal direction

[0058] Coordinate system

[0059] Vehicle lifting

[0060] Vehicle transverse direction

[0061] Exterior cladding part

[0062] Bumper trim

[0063] Connection area

[0064] Holding device, first holding part, second holding part, first mounting area, second mounting area, first contact area, second contact area

[0065] Basic body of the body component

[0066] Base body of the outer cladding part

[0067] Coupling element

[0068] Coupling position

[0069] Release position

[0070] Swivel axis

[0071] opening

[0072] Basic body of the coupling element

[0073] Coupling part

[0074] Base part

[0075] Locking part Wall First side of the receiving opening Second side of the receiving opening Side of the second holding part facing the first holding part Side of the second holding part facing away from the first holding part Axial direction Radial direction

[0076] in-depth

[0077] Basic cross-section

[0078] Intermediate element, first part of the locking part, second part of the locking part

[0079] drive element

[0080] Centering element

Claims

Patent claims 1. Holding device (17) for holding an outer trim part (14) on a body component (9) for a motor vehicle (1), comprising a first holding part (18) which has at least one first mounting area (20) by which the first holding part (18) is to be held on the body component (9), and a second holding part (19) which has at least one second mounting area (21) by which the second holding part (19) is to be held on the outer trim part (14), characterized in that a coupling element (26) is pivotably held on one of the holding parts (18, 19) between a coupling position (27) and at least one release position (28) about a pivot axis (29), wherein in the coupling position (27) the holding parts (18, 19) are at least positively connected to each other via the coupling element (26) and in the release position (28) the connection of the holding parts (18, 19) via the Coupling element (26) is omitted.

2. Holding device (17) according to claim 1, characterized in that the other of the holding parts (18) has at least one receiving opening (30) and the coupling element (26) in the coupling position (27) is at least partially received in the receiving opening (30) to form the positive locking connection.

3. Holding device (17) according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling element (26) has at least one locking part (34) which, in the coupling position (27), engages with a wall (35) of the other holding part (19) that at least partially delimits the receiving opening (30) to form the positive locking connection, wherein, when the coupling element (26) is pivoted about the pivot axis (29) from the release position (28) to the coupling position (27), the locking part (34) is moved from a first side (36) of the receiving opening to a second side (37) of the receiving opening, bypassing the receiving opening (30).

4. Holding device (17) according to claim 3, characterized in that the locking part (34) is arranged in the coupling position (27) on a side (39) of the other holding part (19) facing away from the one holding part (18).

5. Holding device (17) according to claim 2, characterized in that the coupling element (26) has at least one locking part (34) which, in order to pivot into the coupling position (27), in particular by deforming the locking part (34) and / or the other holding part (19), is to be guided at least partially in the axial direction (40) of the receiving opening (30) through the receiving opening (30) in order to form the positive locking connection.

6. Holding device (17) according to claim 5, characterized in that the locking part (34) in the coupling position (27) is arranged at least partially on a side (38) of the other holding part (19) facing the first holding part (18).

7. Holding device (17) according to claim 5 or 6 characterized in that the receiving opening (30) has several recesses (42) extending in its radial direction (41), in particular slot-shaped.

8. Holding device (17) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the coupling position (27) the holding parts (18, 19) are force-fit together via the coupling element (26).

9. Arrangement of an outer trim part (14) on a body component (9) of a motor vehicle (1), wherein the outer trim part (14) is held on the body component (9) by means of at least one retaining device (17), wherein the Holding device (17) comprising a first holding part (18) which has at least one first fastening area (20) by means of which the first holding part (18) is held on the body component (9), and a second holding part (19) which has at least one second fastening area (21) by means of which the second holding part (19) is held on the outer trim part (14), characterized in that a coupling element (26) is pivotably held on one of the holding parts (18, 19) between a coupling position (27) and a release position (28) about a pivot axis (29), wherein in the coupling position (27) the holding parts (18, 19) are at least positively connected to each other via the coupling element (26) and in the release position (28) the connecting of the holding parts (18, 19) via the coupling element (26) does not take place.

10. Arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the outer cladding part (14) is designed as a bumper cladding (15) and / or the body component (9) is designed as a side wall element (8).

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