Rear Hatch Hinge Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
The adjustment of a pivotable component, such as a rear window, in a motor vehicle to its body is time-consuming due to the need for precise alignment and attachment points, which complicates the process.
Innovation Solution
A motor vehicle design featuring a hinge with an adjustment component that includes an elongated hole and fastening means, allowing the rear window to be easily adjusted relative to the vehicle body by rotating the fastening point within a predetermined area, simplifying the alignment and attachment process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If spacers or similar components are used to adjust the rear window position, then the adjustment precision is improved, but the adjustment time and process complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The hinge bracket is designed with a movable fastening point that can be repositioned along the tailgate edge, transforming the static adjustment process into a dynamic one. This allows the rear window position to be adjusted by simply moving the fastening point rather than using spacers, thereby reducing adjustment time while maintaining precision
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameter of the fastening point position along the tailgate edge. By providing multiple predetermined positions or continuous adjustment capability, the system enables precise rear window positioning through parameter variation rather than through mechanical spacers, thus simplifying the adjustment process
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple spacers are used to achieve proper alignment, then the alignment precision is improved, but the device complexity and number of components increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the adjustment function from separate spacer components and integrates it directly into the hinge bracket structure. The fastening point itself becomes the adjustment mechanism, eliminating the need for additional spacer parts and reducing overall device complexity while maintaining alignment precision
Solution Approach 2:
The hinge bracket is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the rear window, enables pivoting motion, and simultaneously serves as the adjustment mechanism through its movable fastening point. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate adjustment components, reducing complexity
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AI summary
A motor vehicle having a rear hatch is already known from DE 10 2005 033 098, wherein a rear window is releaseably disposed in a cutout opening of the rear hatch. The aim of the invention is to provide a motor vehicle wherein the adjustment of a pivoting component of the motor vehicle relative to a body of the motor vehicle is simplified. The aim is achieved in that an adjusting component (17) is attached between the component-side end (15) of the hinge (7) and a mounting location (24) of the component (25), that an elongated hole (44) is formed in the adjusting component (17) for adjusting the location of the component (25) relative to the body (2), and that the elongated hole (44), having a mounting means (22) disposed therein, allows rotation about a second mounting means (21) in a predetermined range, so that the position of the mounting location (24) of the component (25) can be changed.