Arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle, and securing device

Abstract

The invention relates to an arrangement (1) of a sensor device (2) on a component (3) for a motor vehicle, in which the sensor device (2) is reversibly held on the component (3) in a releasable manner by the component (3), wherein a securing element (5) which is separate from the sensor device (2) and from the component (3) can be moved from a starting position (6) into a securing position (7) when the sensor device (2) is located in its intended installation position (9) on the component (3), and the movement of the securing element (5) from the starting position (6) into the securing position (7) is prevented when the sensor device (2) is located outside the installation position (9), wherein the securing element (5) is held on the sensor device (2) or on the component (3) so as to be movable between the starting position (6) and the securing position (7), wherein, in the securing position (7), the sensor device (2) is secured by means of the securing element (5) against the sensor device (2) being released from the component (3).

Description

[0001] 24-2189 PIF

[0002] 1

[0003] Arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle and a safety device

[0004] The invention relates to an arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle according to the preamble of claim 1. Furthermore, the invention relates to a safety device for a sensor device of the motor vehicle arranged on a component of a motor vehicle according to claim 15.

[0005] DE 102006021 377 A1 discloses a device for detachably attaching a TPMS sensor to a wheel rim, comprising a structure with a first end section, a second end section and a base, wherein the base separates the first end section from the second end section, wherein a first connector formed in the first end section and a second connector formed in the second end section are provided.

[0006] Furthermore, a light module intended for installation in a motor vehicle lighting device is disclosed as a known invention in DE 202023107207 U1, comprising one or more semiconductor light sources for emitting light to generate the light function of the light module and a connector element, wherein the connector element is designed to be plugged together with a complementary connector element of the connector, so that contacts of the connector element and the complementary connector element are in electrical contact with each other in a plugged-in state of the connector.

[0007] Furthermore, DE 102014206431 A1 discloses a Connector Position Assurance (CPA) for securing the contact position of a connector housing on a mating connector housing, wherein the CPA comprises a housing that can be slid onto the connector housing in a plug-in direction, and wherein the housing has a through-opening for receiving the connector housing during the plug-in process. 24-2189 PIF

[0008] 2

[0009] The object of the invention is to provide an arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle and a securing device for a sensor device of the motor vehicle arranged on a component of a motor vehicle, so that the sensor device can be mounted on the component in a particularly secure manner with minimal effort.

[0010] This problem is solved according to the invention by an arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle with the features of claim 1 and by a safety device for a sensor device of the motor vehicle arranged on a component of a motor vehicle with the features of claim 15. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims and the description.

[0011] A first aspect of the invention relates to an arrangement of a sensor device on a component for a motor vehicle, which is designed separately from the sensor device. The motor vehicle is, for example, a car, particularly a passenger car. Preferably, the motor vehicle, especially in its fully manufactured state, comprises the sensor device and the component. The component is, for example, a body panel or an add-on part, such as a trim panel. The body panel is understood to be, in particular, a component of a body of the motor vehicle, preferably a self-supporting one. The sensor device is designed, for example, to detect at least one piece of information.For example, the sensor device can detect the vehicle's surroundings, allowing at least one object located in the vehicle's vicinity to be detected. The sensor device can be, for example, a radar sensor, a lidar sensor, a camera, or an ultrasonic sensor.

[0012] The sensor device is reversibly detachable from the component, for example by means of at least one holding device, and in particular is held on the component at least indirectly or directly. In other words, the sensor device is attached to the component, for example via the holding device, and this attachment is designed as a reversibly detachable attachment. Reversible detachment is understood to mean, in particular, non-destructive detachment. This means that the sensor device can be removed from its mounting position on the component without damage and can be separated from the component without damage. 24-2189 PIF

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[0014] Detaching the sensor device from the component refers in particular to removing the sensor device from its installation position on the component, i.e., in particular, dismantling the sensor device from the component.

[0015] Furthermore, it is provided that at least one locking element, designed separately from the sensor device and the component, can be moved, or is moved, from an initial position to a safety position, in particular one different from the initial position, when the sensor device is in its installation position provided on the component. The locking element does not move from the initial position to the safety position if the sensor device is outside its installation position, i.e., not in the aforementioned installation position. In other words, it is provided that the locking element can only be moved from the initial position to the safety position when the sensor device is in its installation position provided on the component.This means that moving the locking element from its initial position to the locked position is prevented when the sensor is outside its installation position. Therefore, moving the locking element from its initial position to the locked position is specifically not possible when the sensor is not in its installation position. The locking element is thus designed, for example, as a Connector Position Assurance (CPA). Moving the locking element from its initial position to the locked position refers specifically to moving the locking element from its initial position to the locked position relative to the component and / or relative to the sensor. The installation position provided on the component refers specifically to the correct installation position of the sensor on the component.In particular, the sensor device and the component are in a specific position relative to each other in the installation position. Accordingly, the sensor device is considered to be outside the installation position if it and the component are not in the aforementioned specific position relative to each other, that is, if they are, for example, in a different position relative to each other.

[0016] In order to mount the sensor device on the component in a particularly cost-effective and secure manner, i.e., in particular to attach it, it is provided according to the invention that the locking element is located between the 24-2189 PIF

[0017] 4

[0018] The locking element is movable in both the initial and locked positions, and in particular is held at least indirectly or directly on the sensor device or component. This means that the locking element is attached, i.e., fixed, to the sensor device or component in both the initial and locked positions. The locking element is therefore, in particular, a locking element integrated into the sensor device or component. In the locked position, the sensor device is secured against detachment from the component by means of the locking element. This means that, specifically with regard to the locked and initial positions exclusively, the locking element prevents the sensor device from detaching from the component, i.e., in particular, removing it.In other words, the locking element prevents the sensor device from detaching from the component when in the locked position. This means, in particular, that the locking element prevents the sensor device from detaching from the component as long as it remains in the locked position. Furthermore, the locking element prevents the sensor device from being detached from the component in its initial position. In other words, in the initial position, the locking element releases the sensor device, specifically allowing it to be detached or removed from the component, thus enabling the sensor device to be detached or removed from the component, particularly reversibly, even in the initial position.

[0019] The invention is based in particular on the following findings and considerations: Current sensor technology is conventionally clipped or screwed into vehicles, and in some cases also secured with additional holders and / or brackets. However, with conventional mounting of the sensor device to the component, i.e., with conventional clipping, incorrect installation or, in particular, a false locking mechanism can occur. Such incorrect installation, especially the false locking mechanism, cannot be noticed by a person, including those working on the vehicle. As a result, the sensor device can loosen, particularly over time, i.e., during the vehicle's lifetime, and thus detach from the component, potentially dislodging the sensor element from its installed position.This can lead to false detections or a failure of the sensor device. This can, for example, affect a 24-2189 PIF.

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[0021] This applies to a wide variety of sensors, such as radar, cameras, and / or ultrasound systems. Therefore, it is particularly important to ensure correct mounting and a secure fit of the sensor device to the component, which can be especially complex using conventional methods.

[0022] In contrast, the aforementioned disadvantages can be avoided with the arrangement according to the invention. In the arrangement according to the invention, the locking element, i.e., for example, the CPA, is designed, in particular, as a locking element, for example, as a latching element. This ensures, on the one hand, that the sensor device is in the correct installation position on the component, since, in particular, the locking element can only be moved from the initial position to the locked position in the correct installation position. On the other hand, in the locked position, the attachment of the sensor device to the component is at least indirectly, and in particular directly, secured by the locking element, thus ensuring, for example, that the attachment of the sensor device to the component cannot be released in the locked position.This means that the locking element in the locked position not only indicates the correct installation position, i.e., correct mounting on the component, but also a secure mounting, i.e., a secure attachment of the sensor device to the component. Thus, for example, the sensor device, also simply referred to as a sensor, is mounted during the assembly process using a CPA locking mechanism, whereby the locking element, which is designed specifically as a locking element and / or a detent element, can only be released if the sensor device is correctly installed, i.e., moved from its initial position to the locked position. Therefore, the sensor device can be mounted during the assembly process using the CPA locking mechanism, and the assembly process can be secured.

[0023] In order to attach the sensor device to the component particularly securely, especially in a particularly cost-effective manner, a further embodiment provides that the sensor device is held to the component, for example at least indirectly, and in particular directly, by means of at least one snap connection via the holding device, which is designed separately from the securing element. This means that the aforementioned attachment of the sensor device to the component, in particular via the holding device, is achieved by means of 24-2189 PIF

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[0025] The snap connection is formed by creating a snap-fit ​​connection. To form the snap connection, for example, a component of the holding device, such as a retaining element, deforms elastically and then engages, particularly in a reversibly detachable manner, with the component and / or the sensor device. The snap connection is therefore, in particular, a positive-locking connection. The term "snap connection" is specifically understood to mean a latching connection, which can also be referred to as a clip connection.

[0026] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides that, specifically with regard to the locking position and the initial position, the locking element, in the locked position, prevents at least one movement of the retaining device, for example, the retaining element, relative to the sensor device and / or relative to the component, which would be required to release the snap connection. In other words, movement of the retaining device, especially the retaining element, results in the release of the snap connection, i.e., in particular, the release of the sensor device from the component. However, in the locked position, this movement of the retaining device is prevented, i.e., it is not possible, particularly by the locking element acting upon the retaining device.In other words, specifically with regard to the locked position and the initial position, in the locked position the holding device, in particular the holding element, is secured against the aforementioned movement by means of the locking element. The movement required to release the snap connection is understood to mean, in particular, the movement of the holding device, in particular the holding element, necessary to release the snap connection. Specifically, in the initial position, the locking element does not prevent the movement of the holding device. The device can only be released by the snap connection, and thus, for example, the sensor device can be removed from the component.

[0027] In order to mount the sensor device to the component in a particularly secure manner with minimal effort, a further embodiment provides that the locking element has at least one opening in which, in particular with regard to the locking position and the initial position, in the locking position, in particular to prevent the aforementioned movement, the 24-2189 PIF

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[0029] The retaining element of the holding device, intended for forming the snap connection, is received, in particular at least partially, predominantly, or completely. This means that in the locked position, the retaining element is arranged in the opening, in particular to prevent movement of the holding device, especially the retaining element. This ensures that the sensor device is securely, i.e., firmly, fixed to the component when the locking element is in the locked position. In particular, the retaining element received in the opening is positively connected, in particular directly, to the locking element, for example, to at least one wall of the locking element that defines or forms the opening.

[0030] Preferably, the retaining element is not inserted into the opening when the locking element is in its initial position. This means that the retaining element is preferably located outside the opening when the locking element is in its initial position. The fact that the retaining element is provided for forming the snap connection means, in particular, that the snap connection of the retaining device is formed by means of the retaining element. Accordingly, the retaining element is, for example, designed as a clip element, which can also simply be referred to as a clip. The clip element is, for example, hook-shaped.

[0031] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides that the holding device has at least one actuating section coupled, and in particular connected, to the holding element intended for forming the snap connection. Because the actuating section is coupled or connected to the holding element, movement of the actuating section, for example relative to the component and / or relative to the sensor device (e.g., caused by actuation of the actuating section), also causes movement of the holding element, and in particular movement along with it, thereby releasing and / or forming the snap connection. Actuation of the actuating section is achieved, for example, by manually applying force to it.Furthermore, it is provided that the actuating section for releasing the snap connection from a first position can be moved, or is moved, into a second position, which is different from the first position, for example relative to the sensor device and / or relative to the component, by deformation, preferably elastic deformation, particularly at least partially, of the actuating section. In24-2189 PIF.

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[0033] In other words, moving the actuating section from the first position to the second position is accompanied by deformation of the actuating section.

[0034] In particular, moving the actuating section from the first position to the second position releases the snap connection, and thus, in particular, releases the sensor device from the component. Moving the actuating section from the first position to the second position is achieved, in particular, by the aforementioned actuation of the actuating section. Furthermore, it is provided that, specifically with regard to the locking position and the initial position only, in the locking position, the movement of the actuating section, especially from the first position, to the second position is prevented or prevented by means of the locking element.In other words, specifically with regard to the locked position and the initial position, the actuating section is secured against movement, particularly from the first position to the second position, by means of the locking element in the locked position. This prevents the actuating section from moving, particularly from the first position to the second position. Thus, in the locked position, the locking element prevents the snap connection from disengaging.

[0035] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment includes a stop element, arranged, for example, on the component or on the sensor device. Outside of the aforementioned installation position, i.e., in particular the correct installation position of the sensor device on the component, the locking element rests against this stop element via a contact area of ​​the locking element, specifically one that corresponds to the stop element. This means that the stop element is pressed against the locking element via the contact area of ​​the locking element, i.e., it acts upon the locking element, when the sensor device is not in the correct installation position, particularly on the component.This prevents the locking element from moving from its initial position to the locked position when the sensor is not in the correct installation position, particularly due to the contact of the stop element against the mounting surface. This means that the locking element will not move from its initial position to the locked position if the sensor device is not in the correct installation position, especially on the component. In other words, the aforementioned prevention of the locking element moving from its initial position to the locked position is achieved by the stop element 24-2189 PIF.

[0036] 9

[0037] The locking element rests against the mounting area. In the installed position, the locking element can be released from the stop element, allowing it to move from its initial position to the locked position. This ensures, with minimal effort, that the sensor is correctly positioned on the component. Releasing the locking element from the stop element occurs, for example, through deformation of the stop element and / or the locking element, particularly elastic deformation. This allows the locking element to be actuated by the stop element in the installed position, especially via the mounting area, and this actuation specifically permits the locking element to move from its initial position to the locked position.

[0038] In a further embodiment, the movement of the locking element between the initial position and the locking position is either translational or rotational. In other words, the locking element is held on the sensor device or the component, allowing it to be moved translationally or rotationally between the initial position and the locking position, particularly relative to the component and / or the sensor device. This enables the locking element to be moved from the initial position to the locking position in a particularly efficient and / or secure manner.

[0039] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides that the sensor device, especially with regard to the locked and unlocked positions, is supported in the locked position, for example, directly, against the locking element, for example, in at least one direction, in order to secure the sensor device against detachment from the component. This means that securing the sensor device against detachment from the component in the locked position by means of the locking element is achieved at least by the fact that the sensor device is supported against the locking element in the locked position, thereby preventing, for example, any relative movement of the sensor device relative to the component.In other words, in the locking position, the sensor device is in contact with the locking element, in particular directly, thus preventing the sensor device from detaching from the component. 24-2189 PIF.

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[0041] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides that the locking element, specifically with regard to the locking position and the initial position, is secured in the locking position by means of at least one snap connection, specifically referred to as a second snap connection, preventing movement from the locking position, particularly into the initial position. In other words, the locking element, specifically with regard to the locking position and the initial position, forms the snap connection or the second snap connection, for example, with the sensor device and / or the component, in the locking position, thereby preventing the locking element from moving out of the locking position, particularly into the initial position.This means that the snap connection, or second snap connection, prevents the locking element from moving out of the locked position, especially back to the initial position. This ensures, in a particularly simple way, that the locking element does not move from the locked position to the initial position.

[0042] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides at least one locking element. This locking element prevents movement from its initial position to the locked position when the sensor device is outside the installation position, specifically when it is outside the intended installation position for the sensor device on the component. In other words, the locking element is secured against movement from its initial position to the locked position by means of the locking element when the sensor device is outside the installation position, thus preventing movement of the locking element from its initial position to the locked position when the sensor device is outside the installation position. Outside the installation position, the locking element is, for example, in a first locking element position.In the installed position, the locking element is released from the locking element, meaning that in the installed position the locking element can be moved from the initial position to the locked position. This means that in the installed position, the locking element is not secured against movement of the locking element from the initial position to the locked position. In other words, in the installed position, that is, when the sensor device is in the installed position on the component, movement of the 24-2189 PIF is not possible.

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[0044] The locking element moves from its initial position to its locked position. This allows the locking element to be moved from its initial position to its locked position only when the sensor is in its designated installation position on the component, thus ensuring, for example, the correct installation of the sensor on the component. In particular, this significantly increases safety against incorrect installation. In its installed position, the locking element is, for example, in a second locking position, different from the first locking position.Thus, by installing the sensor device in the mounting position on the component, the locking element can, for example, be moved, particularly automatically, from the first locking element position to the second locking element position, especially to release the locking element. The locking element is preferably designed separately from the locking element.

[0045] In a further embodiment, it is provided that the locking element is connected to the locking element by means of at least one snap connection, particularly directly, when it is outside the installed position, i.e., in particular in the first locking element position. This snap connection can be referred to as the third snap connection, particularly to distinguish it from the snap connections mentioned previously. In other words, when the locking element is outside the installed position, i.e., when it is in the first locking element position, the locking element is secured against movement from the initial position to the secured position by means of the snap connection or the third snap connection, and thus in particular by the locking element itself. This snap connection, in particular, prevents the locking element from moving from the initial position to the secured position.This snap connection allows the locking element to be securely fixed outside of its installed position, thus preventing unintentional movement from the initial position to the locked position. Furthermore, the snap connection allows the locking element to be released from the locking element particularly advantageously, especially with minimal effort and / or with exceptional reliability, preferably non-destructively. To release the locking element from the locking element, the snap connection is released. This means that releasing the snap connection separates the locking element from the locking element. In particular, the snap connection is released when the locking element is moved from the second locking element position to the first locking element position. (See PIF 24-2189.)

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[0047] A snap connection, or more specifically a third snap connection, is understood to be a latching connection, which can also be called a clip connection. The snap connection, or more specifically a third snap connection, is therefore a positive-locking connection.

[0048] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device on the component, a further embodiment provides at least one actuating element, specifically designed separately from the locking element and / or the safety element. This actuating element, when the sensor device is moved into its designated installation position on the component, allows the locking element to be actuated, or is actuated, to release the safety element. This means that moving the sensor device into its installation position is accompanied by actuating the locking element via the actuating element, which in turn releases the safety element from the locking element. In other words, moving the sensor device into its installation position is accompanied by moving the locking element from its first position to its second position via the actuating element.Actuating the locking element by the actuating element refers in particular to the mechanical application of force and / or torque to the locking element by the actuating element. To effect this mechanical application, the locking element collides with the locking element, particularly directly, during actuation. If the actuating element does not actuate the locking element, the actuating element is preferably spaced apart from the locking element, thereby preventing the mechanical application.By actuating the locking element, the release of the locking element from the locking element, i.e., in particular the movement of the locking element from the first locking element position to the second locking element position, can be controlled, especially in a targeted manner, and preferably only when the sensor device is in the correct installation position.

[0049] Preferably, it is provided that the actuation of the locking element by the actuating element and / or the release of the locking element by the locking element automatically results in the movement of the locking element from its initial position to the locked position. In other words, the actuation of the locking element by the actuating element is accompanied by the release of the locking element by the locking element, thereby causing the locking element to move from the 24-2189 PIF

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[0051] The locking element can be automatically moved from its initial position to its locked position. When the sensor device is positioned in the installation location provided on the component, the sensor device, also simply referred to as radar, is inserted, for example, into a structure on the component that is to be held in place, particularly one formed by the component's housing. This insertion allows a mechanism to be selectively triggered, particularly via the actuating element, which automatically moves the locking element from its initial position to its locked position. This movement is preferably a rotational movement, which is why the locking element can also be referred to as an anti-rotation device.In particular, in the locked position, which is, for example, an end position, the sensor device is locked to the component by the mechanism, for example, by means of the holding device and / or directly by means of the locking element. This allows the sensor device, once it is in the correct installation position on the component, to be automatically fixed to the component, especially positively, by the automatic movement of the locking element from the initial position to the locked position. This significantly reduces the assembly effort required to mount the sensor device to the component. Furthermore, the safety against incorrect installation is greatly increased, since the automatic movement of the locking element into the locked position only occurs, for example, when the sensor device is in the correct installation position.This embodiment is based in particular on the understanding that conventional screwing, for example, is especially time-consuming, and that conventional clipping methods can lead to incorrect installation, also known as faulty installation. These disadvantages can, however, be avoided by means of the sensor device or the arrangement according to this embodiment.

[0052] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides that the locking element and / or the latching element are pre-mounted, in particular directly, on the sensor device. In other words, the locking element is movable between the initial position and the locked position, and is held, in particular directly, on the sensor device. Alternatively or additionally, the latching element is movable, and in particular directly, on the sensor device, and is held, in particular, directly, between the first and second latching element positions. This means that the locking element 24-2189 PIF

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[0054] The locking element is designed as a sensor-side locking element. Alternatively or additionally, the locking element is specifically designed as a sensor-side locking element.

[0055] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, the actuator is pre-mounted, especially directly, to the component in a further embodiment. In other words, the actuator is held or attached to the component. This means that the actuator is designed as a component-side actuator.

[0056] To enable particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component, a further embodiment provides at least one detection section that is to be detected or is detected by means of an optical detection device, in particular optically. The optical detection device is, for example, designed as a camera. The detection section is, for example, arranged on the sensor device or on the component. Thus, the detection section is, for example, designed as a sensor-side detection section or as a component-side detection section. With respect to the initial position and the locking position, the detection section is at least partially covered by the locking element in one of these positions and released by the locking element in the other of these positions.This means that the detection section is at least partially covered by the locking element in the initial position and released by the locking element in the locked position, or that the detection section is at least partially covered by the locking element in the locked position and released by the locking element in the initial position. As a result, the geometry of the detection section to be detected or detected by the optical detection device differs between the initial position and the locked position. This means that in the initial position, the detection section has a first geometry to be detected or detected by the optical detection device, and that in the locked position, the detection section has a second geometry to be detected or detected by the optical detection device, which differs from the first geometry.The fact that the geometries are different means, in particular, that the geometries are shaped differently. The acquisition of the acquisition section or the acquisition of the respective geometry specifically refers to the optical detection of the 24-2189 PIF.

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[0058] The term "detection section" or "the respective geometry" refers, for example, to the optical detection of the detection section or the respective geometry by the optical detection device. The geometry or the respective geometry is understood to mean, in particular, a shape or a specific form. Thus, by moving the locking element, especially by rotating it, an optical marker in the form of the geometry can be exposed or, for example, covered in its final position. This allows the optical detection device to detect, for example, the secure installation of the sensor device on the component. Secure installation means, in particular, that the sensor device is in the correct installation position on the component, which can be detected, in particular, by means of the optical detection device.This allows, in particular, sensor mounting on the component, whereby it can be checked, especially automatically, whether the sensor device is 100% correctly mounted on the component. Overall, it is evident that a radar mounting with anti-rotation device and optical verification can be created.

[0059] A second aspect of the invention relates to a safety device for a sensor device of the motor vehicle, arranged, in particular attached, to a component 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.

[0060] The safety device has at least two mutually distinct receiving elements, each of which has a first receiving area that can be received or is received in a respective through-opening of the sensor device. In other words, the respective first receiving area can be arranged or is arranged in the respective through-opening of the sensor device, that is, in particular, can be inserted or is inserted.

[0061] Furthermore, each receiving element has a second receiving area that adjoins the first receiving area in the axial direction of the respective receiving element, in particular at least indirectly or directly, and which, in particular when the first receiving area is received in the respective through-opening, can be received or is received in a respective receiving opening of the component. With other24-2189 PIF

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[0063] In other words, the respective second receiving area can be arranged or is arranged in the respective receiving opening of the component, in particular at least partially insertable or inserted, and in particular while the respective first receiving area is received or arranged in the respective through-opening of the sensor device.

[0064] By engaging the respective first detection area in the through-opening and the respective second detection area in the receiving opening, the sensor device can be reversibly detached from the component, for example, at least indirectly or directly, held or retained on the component, i.e., attached or secured. The locking device is therefore specifically designed as a holding device. When the respective first detection area is engaged in the respective through-opening and the respective second detection area is engaged in the respective receiving opening, the locking device is, for example, in a locked position.

[0065] For example, the safety device is in a starting position when the respective first recording area is located outside the respective through-opening and the respective second recording area is located outside the respective recording opening.Accordingly, it is provided, for example, that the locking device, which is designed separately from the component and / or the sensor device, can be moved from the initial position to the locked position, or is moved when the sensor device is in its installation position provided on the component, in which, for example, the respective through-opening and the respective receiving opening overlap, so that, in the installation position, the respective second receiving area can, for example, first be guided through the respective through-opening and, in particular, subsequently be received in the respective receiving opening. For example, the movement of the locking element from the initial position to the locked position is prevented if the sensor device is located outside this installation position, particularly on the component.

[0066] Furthermore, the locking device has at least one fastening element arranged in one direction of extension of the locking device between the receiving elements, by means of which the locking device, in the form of at least one snap connection, can be attached or fastened to the sensor device, for example directly. In other words, the fastening element 24-2189 PIF

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[0068] at least in the direction of extension, at least partially between the receiving elements, wherein the locking device can be attached to or is attached to the sensor device via the fastening element by means of the snap connection, that is to say, in particular, it can be connected to or is connected to the sensor device by means of the snap connection. This snap connection is in particular reversibly detachable.

[0069] Accordingly, the locking device enables, for example, the locking device to be positioned on the component and the sensor device only when the sensor device is in its correct installation position. This means, for instance, that it can only be moved from its initial position to the safety position when the sensor device is in its correct installation position. Furthermore, the locking device secures the sensor device against detachment from the component, as it is at least partially responsible for attaching the locking device to the component. This allows for a particularly secure and efficient mounting of the sensor device to the component.

[0070] A first further aspect relates to a method for arranging, in particular for attaching, a sensor device according to the first aspect of the invention to a component for a motor vehicle or of the motor vehicle itself. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first and second aspects of the invention are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first further aspect, and vice versa.

[0071] A second further aspect relates to a method for arranging, in particular for attaching, a sensor device to a component of a motor vehicle or for the motor vehicle by means of a securing device according to the second aspect of the invention. In this method, for example, the respective first receiving area of ​​the respective receiving element is arranged or received in the respective through-opening. Furthermore, for example, the respective second receiving area of ​​the respective receiving element is received or arranged in the respective receiving opening of the component. Furthermore, for example, the securing device is attached to the sensor device by means of the fastening element, forming a snap connection. Advantages and advantageous embodiments of the first and the 24-2189 PIF

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[0073] The second aspect of the invention, as well as the first further aspect, are to be regarded as advantages and advantageous embodiments of the second further aspect, and vice versa.

[0074] 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.

[0075] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to a preferred embodiment and the drawings. The drawings show:

[0076] Fig. 1 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a first embodiment in a locking position; and

[0077] Fig. 2 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a first embodiment in a locking position; and

[0078] Fig. 3 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a first embodiment in a starting position; and

[0079] Fig. 4 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a first embodiment in a starting position; and

[0080] Fig. 5 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a locking position; and

[0081] Fig. 6 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a locking position; and24-2189 PIF

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[0083] Fig. 7 shows a further schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a locking position; and

[0084] Fig. 8 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a starting position; and

[0085] Fig. 9 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a starting position; and

[0086] Fig. 10 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a starting position to illustrate the actuation of an actuating section; and

[0087] Fig. 11 shows a further schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a second embodiment in a starting position; and

[0088] Fig. 12 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a third embodiment in a locking position; and

[0089] Fig. 13 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a third embodiment in a locking position; and

[0090] Fig. 14 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a third embodiment in a starting position; and24-2189 PIF

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[0092] Fig. 15 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a third embodiment in a starting position; and

[0093] Fig. 16 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a safety device according to a third embodiment with a safety element designed as a plug in a starting position; and

[0094] Fig. 17 shows a schematic perspective view of a safety device according to a fourth embodiment of the invention; and

[0095] Fig. 18 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement with a locking device according to a fourth embodiment in a locking position; and

[0096] Fig. 19 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement with a locking device according to a fourth embodiment in a locking position; and

[0097] Fig. 20 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement with a safety device according to a fourth embodiment in a starting position; and

[0098] Fig. 21 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement with a locking device according to a fourth embodiment in a starting position; and

[0099] Fig. 22 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a locking position; and

[0100] Fig. 23 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a starting position; and 24-2189 PIF

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[0102] Fig. 24 shows a schematic bottom view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a locked position; and

[0103] Fig. 25 shows a schematic bottom view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a starting position; and

[0104] Fig. 26 shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a starting position; and

[0105] Fig. 27 shows a schematic perspective view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a locking position; and

[0106] Fig. 28 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a safety device according to a fifth embodiment; and

[0107] Fig. 29 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a safety device according to a fifth embodiment; and

[0108] Fig. 30 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a starting position; and

[0109] Fig. 31 shows a schematic partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a locking device according to a fifth embodiment in a locking position; and 24-2189 PIF

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[0111] Fig. 32 shows a schematic and perspective partial sectional view of an arrangement according to the invention with a safety device according to a fifth embodiment in a starting position.

[0112] In the figures, identical or functionally equivalent elements are provided with the same reference symbols.

[0113] Fig. 1 shows a schematic top view of an arrangement 1 of a sensor device 2 in a component 3 for a motor vehicle or of the motor vehicle itself. Fig. 2 shows the arrangement 1 in a schematic partial sectional view.

[0114] In particular, Fig. 2 shows a section AA, which runs between section reference points A, which are sketched in Fig. 1. The sensor device 2 is designed separately from the component 3. For example, it is provided that the sensor device 2 can detect or is detected by means of the environment of the motor vehicle, for example by means of radar, lidar, optically by means of a camera and / or by means of ultrasound. Accordingly, the sensor device 2 has, for example, at least one sensor element, which is designed as a radar sensor, as a lidar sensor, as a camera or as an ultrasonic sensor. For example, the sensor device 2 is arranged on an outwardly facing outer surface of the motor vehicle, in particular on the component 3.

[0115] The sensor device 2 is reversibly detachable from the component 3, for example by means of a holding device 4, and in particular is held at least indirectly or directly on the component 3. For example, the sensor device 2 or the component 3 has the holding device 4. Accordingly, the holding device 4 is designed, for example, as a holding device 4 on the sensor device side or as a holding device 4 on the component side.

[0116] Furthermore, at least one locking element 5 is provided, which is movable between an initial position 6 and a locking position 7, which is different from the initial position 6, for example, translationally and / or rotationally. The locking element 5 is, for example, part of a locking device 8. In other words, the locking device 8 includes, for example, the locking element 5. Thus, for example, an assembly is disclosed which includes the sensor device 2, which is arranged, and in particular attached, to the component 3, the component 3, and the locking device 8.24-2189 PIF

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[0118] in particular the locking element 5. In Fig. 1 and in Fig. 2, the locking element 5 is in the locking position 7.

[0119] Figure 3 shows a schematic top view of the arrangement 1 or the assembly. Figure 4 shows a schematic partial sectional view of the arrangement 1 or the assembly. In both Figures 3 and 4, the locking element 5 is in its initial position 6.

[0120] It is intended that the locking element 5 is movable, and in particular only moves, from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7 when the sensor device 2 is in its installation position provided on the component 3, in particular when it is attached to it. The movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7 is prevented when the sensor device 2 is outside the installation position 9, i.e., for example, when it is not arranged in the correct installation position on the component 3, but is, for example, displaced relative to the component 3 compared to the installation position 9. The locking element 5, in particular the locking device 8, is thus designed, for example, as a Connector Position Assurance (CPA).

[0121] To enable the sensor device 2 to be mounted, and in particular attached, to the component 3 in a particularly secure and cost-effective manner, the locking element 5 is movably held on the sensor device 2 or on the component 3 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7. In the locking position 7, the sensor device 2 is secured against detachment from the component 3 by means of the locking element 5. In the initial position 6, the sensor device 2 is not secured against detachment from the component 3 by means of the locking element 5. The sensor device 2 can therefore only be removed from the component 3, i.e., moved from the installation position 9, if the locking element 5 is not in the locking position 7, but rather in the initial position 6.Accordingly, the locking element 5 in the locking position 7 not only indicates that the sensor device 2 is in the, in particular correct, installation position 9 on the component 3, but also ensures that the sensor device 2 is, in particular firmly, fixed to the component 3.24-2189 PIF.

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[0123] Figures 1 to 4 show the arrangement 1 according to a first embodiment. In other words, Figures 1 and 4 show the locking device 8 and the assembly, respectively, in a first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the locking element 5 is held on the sensor device 2, in particular movable between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7. Accordingly, the locking element 5 is designed as a sensor-side locking element 5. The sensor device 2 is attached to the component 3, in particular movable, by means of at least one bearing device 10, in particular held on the sensor device 2, in which the locking element 5 is received, for example, in particular movable at least between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7.

[0124] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, for example, the movement of the locking element 5 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 is a translational movement. Accordingly, in the present case, the locking element 5 is particularly translationally displaceable, for example mounted on the sensor device 2, whereby the locking element 5 is designed, for example, as a translationally displaceable slider.

[0125] In the first embodiment, the sensor device 2 is held on the component 3, for example, by means of at least one snap connection 11 via the holding device 4. The holding device 4 is, in particular, designed separately from the locking element 5. To form the snap connection 11, the holding device 4 has, for example, at least one retaining element 12, which is, for example, designed as a snap hook and is, for example, hook-shaped. For example, the retaining element 12 is designed as a locking lug which, when the snap connection is formed, engages, in particular, with the sensor device 2, that is, for example, with at least one housing element 2a of the sensor device 2.

[0126] For example, it is intended that the locking element 5, particularly with regard to the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 exclusively, prevents, in the locking position 7, any movement of the retaining device 4, in particular of the retaining element 12, relative to the sensor device 2, which would be required to release the snap connection 11. Accordingly, in the locking position 7, the retaining element 12 cannot be released, for example, because the locking element 524-2189 PIF

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[0128] This prevents this. Furthermore, the locking element 5 has an opening 13 in which, in the locking position 7, the retaining element 12, intended for forming the snap connection 11, is received, at least partially, and in particular predominantly or completely, in order to prevent the aforementioned movement. In the locking position 7, for example, the locking element 5 engages with the retaining element 12 received in the opening 13. The opening 13 is, for example, designed as a recess in a base body of the locking element 5.

[0129] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, for example, at least one stop element 14 is provided, which is formed separately from the locking element 5. For example, the assembly thus includes the stop element 14. For example, the sensor device 2 or the component 3 includes the stop element 14. Outside of the installation position 9, that is, when in particular the sensor device 2 is not in the correct installation position relative to the component 3, the locking element 5 rests against it, for example, via a contact area 15 of the locking element 5, which is formed in particular corresponding to the stop element 14, and in particular directly, thereby preventing the movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7 outside of the installation position 9.The objective can be understood in particular as a collision of the locking element 5 with the stop element 14 via its contact area 15. This is particularly evident in Fig. 3. In the installation position 9, that is, specifically only in the installation position 9, the locking element 5 can be released from the stop element 14, thereby allowing the locking element 5 to move from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7 in the installation position 9. This release occurs, for example, by deforming the locking element 5, in particular its contact area 15, so that the locking element 5, which rests against the stop element 14 via its contact area 15, can be deformed, for example, in such a way, and in particular deliberately, that the locking element 5 can be moved from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7.Accordingly, the locking element 5, also simply referred to as the locking device, can only be set, i.e., moved from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7, when the sensor device 2 is in the installation position 9, also referred to as the mounting position. The contact area 15, designed, for example, as a locking lug, is only triggered when the sensor device 2 is in the installation position 9, also referred to as 24-2189 PIF.

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[0131] The locking element 5 is in the designated installation position 9, meaning that it can only be moved from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7 when, for example, the retaining element 12, which is designed in particular as a clip, is fully engaged. In particular, the retaining element 12 can no longer be actuated when the locking element 5 is in the locking position 7, thus ensuring, for example, that the sensor device 2 does not detach from the component 3, especially unintentionally.

[0132] Thus, the locking element 5 can only be moved from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7 if the sensor device 2 is in the installation position 9, since only there, for example, is the locking element 5 acted upon by the stop element, in particular deformed, in such a way that the locking element 5 can be moved from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7.

[0133] For example, at least one locking mechanism is provided by which the locking element 5 is secured against movement, particularly unintentional movement, from the locking position 7 to the initial position 6, thus preventing the locking element from slipping back on its own without manual actuation. This locking mechanism is, for example, designed as a detent, and several such detents may also be provided.

[0134] Figures 5 to 11 show the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in particular the locking device 8, according to a second embodiment that differs from the first embodiment. Figure 5 shows the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in a schematic, in particular a side, partial sectional view. Figure 6 shows the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in a schematic top view. Figure 7 shows the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in a further schematic partial sectional view. In Figures 5 to 7, the locking element 5 is in the locked position 7. Figure 8 shows the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in a schematic, in particular a side, partial sectional view. Figures 9 and 10 show the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in their respective schematic top views.Figure 11 shows the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in a schematic partial sectional view. In Figures 8 to 11, the locking element is in its initial position 6.24-2189 PIF.

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[0136] In the second embodiment, for example, the locking element 5 is movable, particularly between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7, and in particular at least indirectly or directly, held on the sensor device 2, for example on the housing element 2a, that is, in particular, attached. This is done, for example, via the bearing device 10.

[0137] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the movement of the locking element 5 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 is, for example, a rotational movement, that is, in particular, a pivoting about a pivot axis 16. In other words, in the second embodiment, the locking element 5 is pivotable about the pivot axis 16 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7, for example, held on the sensor device 2.

[0138] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, for example, the sensor device 2 is held on the component 3 by means of at least one snap connection 11 via the holding device 4, which is formed separately from the locking element 5. To form the snap connection, the holding device 4 has, for example, at least one retaining element 20, or in this case, two retaining elements 20. The sensor device 2 can be clipped or snapped onto the component 3 via this at least one retaining element 20, which is designed, for example, as a clip element, and thus attached to the component 3. In particular, the retaining element 20 is hook-shaped.

[0139] Furthermore, in the second embodiment, it is provided, for example, that in the locking position 7, the locking element 5 prevents the movement of the retaining device 4, in particular of the at least one retaining element, required to release the snap connection. It is provided, for example, that the retaining device 4 has at least one actuating section 17 coupled, in particular connected, to the retaining element provided for forming the snap connection. Several, in particular two, such actuating sections 17 are provided, for example. It is also provided that the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section, can be moved from a first position to a second position 19 by deforming the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17. This is particularly well illustrated in conjunction with Fig. 24-2189 PIF.

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[0141] Figures 7, 9, 10, and 11 are shown. In Figure 7, the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, is in the first position 18, whereas in Figure 11, the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, is in the second position 19. Moving the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, from the first position 18 to the second position 19, causes, for example, the retaining element 20, or the respective retaining element 20, to move, in particular such that the snap connection is released, thereby allowing the sensor device 2 to be detached from the component 3.The movement of the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, from the first position 18 to the second position 19 is effected, for example, by actuating the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, particularly manually, as illustrated by arrows 25 in Figs. 9 and 10. In the locking position 7, the movement of the actuating section 17, or the respective actuating section 17, to the second position 19 is prevented by means of the locking element 5.Thus, the actuating sections 17 can only be actuated, in particular compressed, i.e., moved from the first position 18 to the second position 19, when the locking element 5 is in the initial position 6, so that when actuating, in particular when compressing, the actuating section 17 can, for example, by moving the retaining element, release the snap connection 11 of the sensor device 2 from the component 3. If the locking element 5 is in the locked position 7, the actuating sections 17 cannot, for example, be moved, in particular not compressed, so that, for example, the retaining elements 12 cannot be actuated, and thus the snap connection 11 cannot be released.

[0142] When the respective actuating section 17 is moved from the first position 18 to the second position 19, it moves into a respective intermediate space 21, which, for example, is released by the locking element 5 in the initial position 6. However, in the locking position 7, the locking element 5 is located, at least partially, in the respective intermediate space 21, thus preventing the respective actuating section 17 from moving from the first position 18 to the second position 19. This means that, for example, in the first position 18, the respective intermediate space is blocked by the locking element 18, preventing, for example, the respective retaining element 20 from being unclipped by the 24-2189 PIF.

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[0144] In the second position 19, however, the respective gap 21 is released by the locking element 5, thereby enabling the unclipping of the respective retaining element 20 from the component 3, in particular by pressing the actuating sections 17 together. The respective actuating section 17 is, for example, designed as a respective flank.

[0145] The locking element 5 is, for example, U-shaped, that is, specifically designed as a locking bar, which can be referred to as a locking bar. In the initial position 6, the locking element 5 is, for example, open, specifically folded up. In the locking position 7, the locking element 5 is, for example, closed, specifically folded down.

[0146] For example, the housing element 2a of the sensor device 2 has a section 23 projecting from a base body 22 of the housing element 2a, which can also be referred to as a projecting section 23. Furthermore, the housing element 2a has, for example, two side parts 24 projecting from the base body 22, wherein, for example, the respective gap 21 extends in particular between the respective side part 24 and the section 23. For example, actuation is effected via the aforementioned respective actuation section 17 through the respective side part 24.

[0147] If the sensor device 2 is located outside the installation position 9, moving the locking element 5 from the initial position 6, in particular into the locking position 7, is not possible, for example, because this is prevented by the actuating section 17 and / or by the retaining element, which, for example, have a different position than in the installation position 9.

[0148] For example, the housing element 2a has two side sections 26, in particular projecting from the base body 22, wherein the side sections 26 and the section 23 are arranged, for example, on different sides, in particular on opposite sides, for example on opposite sides, of the housing element 2a.

[0149] For example, the side sections 26 are designed for, in particular, a form-fit engagement with the component 3, thereby enabling, for example, the fastening of the 24-2189 PIF.

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[0151] The sensor device 2 on the component 3 can be at least partially effected by the side sections 26.

[0152] Figures 12 to 15 show the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in particular the locking device 8, according to a third embodiment that differs from the first and second embodiments. Figures 12 and 14 show the arrangement 1 in a schematic top view. Figures 13 and 15 show the arrangement 1 in a partial sectional view, in particular a side view. In Figures 12 and 13, the locking element 5 is in the locked position 7. In Figures 14 and 15, the locking element 5 is in the initial position 6.

[0153] In the third embodiment, for example, the movement of the locking element 5 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 is translational, as illustrated by arrow 27 in Figures 12 and 15. Thus, the locking element 5 is mounted, for example, via the bearing device 10, which can be understood as a guide, in a translationally movable manner, for example, on the sensor device 2, and in particular on the housing element 2a. The bearing device 10 is designed, for example, as a rail, whereby the locking element 5 is mounted in a rail-guided manner. The bearing device 10 is held, for example, on the component 3, whereby the locking element 5 is attached to the component 3 in a rail-guided manner.

[0154] Furthermore, in the third embodiment, for example, it is provided that the sensor device 2, particularly with regard to the locking position 7 and the initial position 6, is supported in the locking position 7, particularly in at least one direction 27a, on the locking element 5, in particular directly, in order to secure the sensor device 2 against detachment from the component 3. The direction 27a runs, for example, parallel to a direction of movement in which the locking element 5 is moved between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7, or obliquely or perpendicularly to the direction of movement.

[0155] For example, in the third embodiment, the locking element 5 is provided that, particularly with regard to the locking position 7 and the initial position 6 exclusively, it is secured in the locking position 7 against movement from the locking position 7, particularly into the initial position 6, by means of at least one snap connection 28. This snap connection 28 is 24-2189 PIF

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[0157] or is formed, for example, by means of the sensor device 2, in particular with its housing element 2a. To form this snap connection 28, at least one locking element 29, in particular on the sensor device side, is provided, which engages, for example, in at least one opening 30, in particular in a form-fitting manner. In the present case, the locking element 5 has the opening 30. Furthermore, the sensor device 2, for example section 23, has the locking element 29. The locking element 29 is, for example, designed as a locking lug. To distinguish it from the snap connection 11, the snap connection 28 can be referred to as the second snap connection.

[0158] To move the locking element 5, which is designed in particular as a slider, from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7, the locking element 5, in particular the opening 30, can be pushed over the locking element 29, whereby the locking element 29 can engage in the opening 30, whereby the locking element can be locked, in particular in the locking position 7.

[0159] Thus, in the locking position 7, for example, the locking element 5 is fixed via a locking connection formed by the locking element 29. In this position, the sensor device 2, in particular directly, rests against the locking element 5, so that the sensor device 2 is fixed, in particular at least in at least one direction, and is thereby, for example, fixedly held on the component 3.

[0160] The formation of the snap connection 28 is carried out, for example, by generating a clicking sound.

[0161] Figure 16 shows a schematic, particularly lateral, partial sectional view of the arrangement 1 or the assembly according to the third embodiment in a further embodiment, in which the locking element 2 is configured in the locking position 7 to form an electrical and / or data-transmitting connection with the sensor device 2. This means that, particularly with respect to the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 exclusively, in the locking position 7 the locking element 5, for example a first connection element of the locking element 5, is electrically and / or data-transmittingly connected to the sensor device 2, for example a second connection element of the sensor device 2. The connection elements are configured to correspond to each other. Accordingly, the locking element 5 is configured, for example, as a plug.The plug, in particular the first connecting element, sits, for example, on a holder of the fuse element 5 and24-2189 PIF.

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[0163] The sensor device 2 is thus moved, for example, on the bearing assembly 10. By moving the plug or the locking element 5 into the locking position 7, the sensor device 2 can be locked in the installation position 9, and, in addition, the sensor device 2 can be made to contact the connector, particularly automatically. To effect the locking, the detent element 29, for example, springs into the opening 30 and thus prevents it from being released. Figure 16 illustrates a cable 5a, which, for example, has some excess length to compensate for movement.

[0164] Figure 17 shows a schematic perspective view of the safety device 8 according to a fourth embodiment, which differs from the first, second, and third embodiments. In this embodiment, the safety device 8 can also be referred to as the safety device or second safety device 8a. The safety device 8 can also be referred to as the first safety device 8a. Furthermore, Figures 18 and 19 show an arrangement 31 of the sensor device 2 on the component 3. This arrangement 31 is shown in Figure 18 in a schematic, in particular side, partial sectional view and in Figure 19 in a schematic top view. The arrangement 31 can be referred to as the second arrangement. To distinguish it from the second arrangement 31, the arrangement 1 can be referred to as the first arrangement 1.

[0165] As can be seen particularly well in Fig. 17, the locking device 8a has two spaced-apart receiving elements 32, 33. The receiving elements 32, 33 are arranged, for example, on a base body 34 of the locking device 8a. In particular, these receiving elements 32, 33 project from the base body 34, for example, obliquely or perpendicularly. The receiving element 32 can be referred to as the first receiving element 32. The receiving element 33 can be referred to as the second receiving element 33. Each receiving element 32, 33 has a first receiving area 35 and a second receiving area 36. In this case, the second receiving area 36 adjoins the respective receiving element 32 in the axial direction 37, in particular directly, to the first receiving area 35.

[0166] As can be seen particularly well in the combination of Fig. 17, Fig. 18 and Fig. 19, it is provided that, particularly in the locking position 7, the respective first receiving area 35 is to be received or received in a respective through-opening 38 of the sensor device 2 and the respective second receiving area 36 in a 24-2189 PIF

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[0168] The respective receiving opening 39 of the component 3 is either received or received. This receiving does not occur, in particular, in the initial position 6. This is illustrated in Figs. 20 and 21, in which the safety device 8a is, for example, spaced apart from the sensor device 2 and / or from the component 3 and is, for example, in the initial position 6. In Fig. 20, the arrangement is shown in a schematic, in particular lateral, partial sectional view, and in Fig. 21 in a schematic top view.

[0169] Furthermore, the locking device 8a has at least one fastening element 41 arranged in a direction 34a of the locking device 8a, in particular of the base body 34, between the receiving elements 32, 33, by means of which the locking device 8a can be attached or fastened to the sensor device 2, in particular to the housing element 2a, by forming a snap connection 42, in particular directly. In the present case, the fastening element 40 projects from the base body 34, in particular obliquely or perpendicularly. To distinguish it from the snap connections 11, 28, the snap connection 42 can be referred to as a third snap connection 42 or a further snap connection 42.

[0170] For example, the respective through-opening 38 is formed by the housing element 2a, for example by section 23.

[0171] For example, the safety device 8a is U-shaped, that is, specifically designed as a safety bracket. For example, the safety device 8a is formed in one piece.

[0172] For example, the sensor device 2 is attached to the component 3 by means of the securing device 8a by means of at least one plug connection.

[0173] For example, the respective second receiving area 36 can be connected to or is connected to the component 3 by forming a respective snap connection. In other words, the respective second receiving area 36 can be snapped or is snapped into a respective wall of the component 3 that defines the receiving opening 39.

[0174] For example, particularly in arrangement 1 and / or in the second arrangement 31, at least one camera is used to determine, in particular to detect, whether the locking element 5 and / or the locking device 8a is in the locking position 7. Thus, for example, in the event of non-compliance with 24-2189 PIF

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[0176] Installation position 9 allows subsequent assembly processes to take place. Camera systems can verify the correct locking of the CPA check (also known as the CPA element) and, if necessary, intervene, for example, by rejecting the vehicle being manufactured and, in particular, by making a note in the system. Thus, the correctness of the CPA can be verified using the camera system.

[0177] It is also conceivable to design the CPA locking mechanism such that contacting the connector and its CPA locking mechanism secures the sensor unit 2 in the clip. Alternatively, this locking mechanism could, for example, only be engaged if the sensor unit 2 is correctly installed and clipped in place. The system is mutually safeguarding. For example, a sensor that is not properly connected will send a CCM message to the driver, perhaps on a display. Thus, at least one detection device is provided by which it can be detected, particularly while the vehicle is in motion, whether the safety element 5 and / or the safety device 8a is in the locked position 7.If this detection device detects that the locking element 5 and / or the locking device 8a is outside the locking position 7, i.e. for example in the initial position 6, then at least one warning, in particular an automatic one, is sent to the driver of the motor vehicle, in particular transmitted, for example by means of a message also referred to as a CCM message via a screen of the motor vehicle.

[0178] Figures 22 to 32 show the arrangement 1, or the assembly, in particular the locking device 8, according to a fifth embodiment that differs from the first, second, third, and fourth embodiments. Figures 22 and 23 show the arrangement 1 in a schematic top view. Figures 24 and 25 show the arrangement 1 in a schematic bottom view. Figures 26 and 27 show the arrangement 1 in a schematic perspective view. In Figures 22, 24, and 27, the locking element 5 is in the locked position 7. In Figures 23, 25, and 26, the locking element 5 is in the initial position 6.

[0179] In the fifth embodiment, for example, it is provided that the movement of the locking element 5 between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 is a rotational movement, that is, in particular, a pivoting about the pivot axis 16. Thus, the locking element 5 can be, for example, via the 24-2189 PIF

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[0181] Bearing device 10, which in particular can be understood as a rotary guide, rotary movable, i.e. for example pivotable about the pivot axis 16, mounted for example on the sensor device 2, in particular on the housing element 2a.

[0182] In the fifth embodiment, the locking element 5 is preferably pre-mounted, in particular directly, on the sensor device 2, for example on the housing element 2a. This means that, in this case, the locking element 5 is movable between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7, in particular pivotable about the pivot axis 16, and is held on the sensor device 2, for example on the housing element 2a.

[0183] In the locking position 7, the sensor device 2 is secured against detachment from the component 3 by means of the locking element 5. In the fifth embodiment, this is achieved, for example, by the locking element 5 being connected to the component 3, at least indirectly, and in particular directly, for example by a positive locking mechanism, in the locking position 7, particularly with respect to the initial position 6 and the locking position 7 exclusively. For this purpose, the retaining device 4 is provided, which in the fifth embodiment can be designed separately from the locking element 5 or can be at least partially formed by the locking element 5. In the fifth embodiment, the sensor device 2 is held on the component 3 via the retaining device 4, in particular by means of at least one snap connection or in some other way.

[0184] For example, in the fifth embodiment, the housing element 2a has at least two side sections 26, which project from the base body 22. Preferably, several such side sections 26 are provided, such as four. These side sections 26 are arranged, for example, on opposite sides of the housing element 2a. These side sections 26 are designed to engage with the component 3, preferably in a form-fitting manner, so that, for example, the sensor device 2 can be attached to the component 3 at least partially by means of the side sections 26. 24-2189 PIF

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[0186] In the fifth embodiment, at least one locking element 49 is provided. For example, the locking device 8 includes the locking element 49. In this embodiment, the locking element 49 is designed separately from the locking element 5. In this embodiment, the locking element 49 is pre-mounted, in particular directly, on the sensor device 2, for example, on the housing element 2a. This means that the locking element 49 is attached, in particular movably, to the sensor device 2, for example, to the housing element 2a. By means of the locking element 49, outside of the installation position 9, that is, when the sensor device 2 is not in the correct installation position 9 on the component 3, the movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7 is prevented.In installation position 9, that is, when the sensor device 2 is in the correct installation position 9 on the component 3, the locking element 5 is released from the locking element 49, whereby, particularly exclusively in installation position 9, the locking element 5 can be moved from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7. This is particularly evident in conjunction with Figures 28 to 32, each of which shows a partial sectional view of the arrangement 1 according to the fifth embodiment. Figure 58 shows a partial sectional view BB, which runs between section reference points B, illustrated in Figure 24. Furthermore, Figure 29 shows a partial sectional view CC, which runs between section reference points C, illustrated in Figure 24.

[0187] Figures 30 and 31 show partial sectional views from above. In Figure 30, the locking element 5 is in its initial position 6. In Figure 31, the locking element 5 is in the locked position 7. Figure 32 shows a schematic and perspective partial sectional view of the arrangement, in which the locking element 49 is particularly visible.

[0188] As can be seen particularly well in Fig. 32, the locking element 49 is preferably connected to the locking element 5 outside the installation position 9 by means of at least one snap connection 43, in particular directly, thereby preventing the locking element 5 from moving from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7 by means of the locking element 49. Thus, the locking element 5 and the locking element 49 are, for example, configured to correspond to each other at least partially in order to form the snap connection 43. To form the snap connection 43, the locking element 49 has, for example, a clip element 44, which, when the snap connection 43 is formed, engages, for example, in a receiving opening of the 24-2189 PIF.

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[0190] The locking element 5 is received, in particular in a form-fit connection with the locking element 5. In this context, this snap connection 43 is understood to be a form-fit interlocking connection.

[0191] For example, at least one actuating element 45 is provided, which in this case is attached to the component 3, in particular pre-assembled. Thus, the actuating element 45 is designed as a component-side actuating element 45. In particular, the actuating element 45 is designed separately from the locking element 5, in particular from the locking device 8. Furthermore, the actuating element 45 is designed separately from the locking element 49. As can be seen in Fig. 32, the actuating element 45 projects, for example, from a base body of the component 3. Thus, the actuating element 45 is designed, for example, as a rib or rib-shaped.

[0192] The present design provides that, by means of the actuating element 45, the locking element 49 can be actuated, or is actuated, to release the locking element 5 when the sensor device 2 is moved into the installation position 9 provided on the component 3. This actuation preferably occurs when, as the sensor device 2 is moved into the correct installation position 9 on the component 3, the locking element 49 is mechanically actuated, particularly directly, by the actuating element 45, thereby causing, for example, a release movement of the locking element 49, which, for example, releases the snap connection 43. In particular, this release movement of the locking element 49 causes the locking element 5 to be released from the locking element 49.This means that in the, in particular correct, installation position 9, the actuating element 45 presses, for example, directly, on the locking element 49 in such a way that the locking element 49 is moved in such a way that, by releasing the locking element 5 from the locking element 49, the locking element 5 can be moved into the locking position 7.

[0193] Actuation of the locking element 49 by the actuating element 45 results in the movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7, preferably automatically. For this purpose, the locking element 5 is pre-tensioned in the initial position 6, for example, in particular by means of at least one spring element, whereby when the locking element 5 is released by the locking element 49, for example, the movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7 is effected, in particular by the spring element, 24-2189 PIF

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[0195] This is done automatically. As a result, the number of assembly steps required to attach or mount the sensor device 2 to the component 3 can be kept to a minimum, since, for example, the sensor device 2 only needs to be inserted into the correct installation position on the component 3, and the attachment of the sensor device 2 to the component 3 can then be done automatically, for example, by moving the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locking position 7.

[0196] For example, at least one detection section 46 is provided. For example, the sensor device 2, the safety device 8, and / or the component 3 have this detection section 46. In the present case, the detection section 46 is designed as a sensor-side detection section 46, which, for example, projects from the housing element 2a and is connected, for example, directly, to the base body 22. Preferably, the detection section 46 can be detected or is detected by means of at least one optical detection device not shown in the figures, which is, for example, the aforementioned camera, in particular optically.With respect to the initial position 6 and the locking position 7, the detection section 46 is at least partially covered by the locking element in one of these positions, here in the initial position 6, and released by the locking element 5 in the other of these positions, here in the locking position 7. As a result, the geometry 47 of the detection section 46, which is to be detected by the optical detection device, differs between the initial position 6 and the locking position 7. This is particularly evident, for example, in a combined view of Figures 22 and 23. In Figure 22, the locking element 5 is in the locking position 7, whereby the detection section 46 is, in particular, completely released by the locking element 5. The geometry 47 is rectangular in this case, that is, it is designed as a rectangular geometry.By releasing the detection section 46 from the locking element 5, the geometry 47 is detected as a rectangular geometry by the optical detection device when the detection section 46 is detected. In Fig. 23, the detection section 46 is partially covered by the locking element 5. This partial covering results in particular from the fact that the locking element 5 has, for example, a through-opening 48 through which at least a part of the detection section 46 is optically perceptible to the detection device. This part is therefore shaped according to the through-opening, that is, in particular according to a geometry of the through-opening 48. 24-2189 PIF.

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[0198] In the initial position 6, the geometry 47 to be detected by the optical detection device when detecting the detection section 46 is a round, in particular circular, geometry.

[0199] This allows the optical detection device to reliably determine whether the locking element 5 is in the initial position 6 or in the locking position 7. For this purpose, at least one electronic device is provided which, for example, calculates, based on the geometry 47 detected by the optical detection device, whether the locking element 5 is in the initial position 6 or in the locking position 7. This allows for particularly reliable verification of whether the sensor device 2 has been installed in the correct mounting position 9 in a component 3.

[0200] For example, the locking element 49 can be operated from at least two sides, for example, from all possible sides, by the actuating element 45 or by another operating element. This means that if, for example, several, in particular correct, installation positions 9 of the sensor device 2 on the component 3 are possible, the actuation of the locking element 49 can be effected or is effected in each of these installation positions 9, for example, by the actuating element 45 or by another actuating element 45, thereby enabling the automatic movement of the locking element 5 from the initial position 6 to the locked position 7 by releasing the locking element 5. This allows the sensor device 2 to be installed on the component 3 from multiple sides, in particular from both sides.

[0201] The detection section 46, or rather the detection of the detection section 46 by means of the optical detection device, was explained using the fifth embodiment as an example. However, the detection section 46, and in particular the optical detection of the detection section 46 by the optical detection device, can also be provided for or carried out in the first, second, third and / or fourth embodiments.

[0202] Overall, the examples demonstrate how sensor mounting with CPA locking can be achieved.24-2189 PIF

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[0204] Numerals, such as "first," "second," "third," etc., are intended solely for differentiation and do not, in particular, denote an order. That is to say, the corresponding numerals can be interchanged at will.4-2189 PIF

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[0206] Reference symbol list

[0207] first order

[0208] Sensor device

[0209] a housing element

[0210] component

[0211] Holding device

[0212] Safety element

[0213] a cable

[0214] Starting position, safety position

[0215] first safety device

[0216] a second safety device

[0217] Installation position

[0218] 0 Storage facility

[0219] 1 Snap connection

[0220] 2 retaining elements

[0221] 3 Opening

[0222] 4 Stop element

[0223] 5 Investment area

[0224] 6 swivel axes

[0225] 7 Actuation section

[0226] 8 first position

[0227] 9 second position

[0228] 1 space

[0229] 2 Basic body of the housing element 3 Section

[0230] 4 side panel

[0231] 5 Arrow

[0232] Section 6

[0233] 7 Arrow

[0234] 7a direction

[0235] 8 Snap connection

[0236] 9 locking element

[0237] 0 Opening

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[0240] first receiving element second receiving element base body

[0241] First recording area, second recording area, axial direction, through-opening, recording opening, fastening element, snap connection, snap connection, clip element, actuating element, detection section, geometry, through-opening

[0242] Locking element

Claims

24-2189 PIF 43 Patent claims 1. Arrangement (1) of a sensor device (2) on a component (3) for a motor vehicle, in which the sensor device (2) is reversibly and detachably held on the component (3), wherein a locking element (5) formed separately from the sensor device (2) and the component (3) is movable from an initial position (6) to a locking position (7) when the sensor device (2) is in its installation position (9) provided on the component (3) and the movement of the locking element (5) from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7) does not occur when the sensor device (2) is outside the installation position (9), characterized by the fact that the locking element (5) is movably held on the sensor device (2) or on the component (3) between the initial position (6) and the locking position (7), wherein in the locking position (7) the sensor device (2) is secured against detachment from the component (3) by means of the locking element (5) and the securing of the sensor device (2) against detachment from the component (3) by means of the locking element (5) is omitted in the initial position (6).

2. Arrangement (1) according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the sensor device (2) is held on the component (3) by means of a holding device (4) which is designed separately from the securing element (5) by means of at least one snap connection (11).

3. Arrangement (1) according to claim 2, characterized by the fact that In the locked position (7), the locking element (5) prevents any movement of the holding device (4) that would be required to release the snap connection (11). 24-2189 PIF 44 4. Arrangement (1) according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the locking element (5) has an opening (13) in which, in the locking position (7), a retaining element (12) of the holding device (4) is received for forming the snap connection (11).

5. Arrangement (1) according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the holding device (4) has at least one actuating section (17) coupled to a holding element (12) provided for forming the snap connection (11), which can be moved from a first position (18) to a second position (19) by deforming the actuating section (17) to release the snap connection (11), wherein in the locking position (7) the movement of the actuating section (17) to the second position (19) is prevented by means of the locking element (5).

6. Arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a stop element (14) against which, outside the installation position (9), the locking element (5) rests via a contact area (15) of the locking element (5), whereby, outside the installation position (9), the movement of the locking element (5) from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7) is prevented, wherein in the installation position (9) the locking element (5) can be released or freed from the stop element (14), whereby in the installation position (9) the locking element (5) can be moved from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7).

7. Arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the movement of the locking element (5) between the initial position (6) and the locking position (7) is a translational or a rotational movement.

8. Arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the sensor device (2) in the locking position (7) on the locking element24-2189 PIF 45 (5) is supported to secure the sensor device (2) against detachment from the component (3).

9. Arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by the fact that the locking element (5) is secured in the locking position (7) by means of a snap connection (28) against movement from the locking position (7).

10. Arrangement (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized by a locking element (49) by means of which, outside the installation position (9), the movement of the locking element (5) from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7) is prevented, wherein in the installation position (9) the locking element (5) is released by the locking element (49), whereby in the installation position (9) the locking element (5) can be moved from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7).

11. Arrangement (1) according to claim 10, characterized by the fact that the locking element (49) is connected to the locking element (5) outside the installation position (9) by means of a snap connection (43).

12. Arrangement according to claim 10 or 11 , characterized by an actuating element (45) by means of which, when the sensor device (2) is moved into the installation position (9) provided on the component (3), the locking element (49) can be actuated to release the locking element (5), from which the movement of the locking element (5) from the initial position (6) to the locking position (7) preferably results automatically.

13. Arrangement according to claim 12, characterized by the fact that the locking element (5) and the locking element (49) on the sensor device 24-2189 PIF 46 (2) are pre-assembled and / or the actuating element (45) is pre-assembled on the component (3).

14. Arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a detection section (46) to be detected by means of an optical detection device, which, with respect to the initial position (6) and the locking position (7), is at least partially covered by the locking element (5) in one of these positions and is released by the locking element (5) in the other of these positions, whereby a geometry (47) of the detection section (46) to be detected by the optical detection device differs in the initial position (6) and in the locking position (7).

15. Securing device (8a) for a sensor device (2) of the motor vehicle arranged on a component (3) of a motor vehicle, comprising two spaced-apart receiving elements (32, 33) which each have a first receiving area (35) which can be received in a respective through-opening (38) of the sensor device (2), and each have a second receiving area (36) extending axially (37) from the respective first receiving area (35) of the respective receiving element (32, 33) which can be received in a respective receiving opening (39) of the component (3), and comprising a fastening element (40) arranged in an extension direction (34a) of the securing device (8a) between the receiving elements (32, 33), by means of which the securing device (8a) can be fastened to the sensor device (2) by forming a snap connection (41).

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