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DE202005021105U1 - Decorative component for a motor vehicle comprises a decorative covering with an edge region that extends through an opening in a support and is bonded flat onto the inner wall of the opening - Google Patents
Decorative component for a motor vehicle comprises a decorative covering with an edge region that extends through an opening in a support and is bonded flat onto the inner wall of the opening
DE202005021105U1
DE202005021105U1 DE200520021105 DE202005021105U DE202005021105U1 DE 202005021105 U1 DE202005021105 U1 DE 202005021105U1 DE 200520021105 DE200520021105 DE 200520021105 DE 202005021105 U DE202005021105 U DE 202005021105U DE 202005021105 U1 DE202005021105 U1 DE 202005021105U1
DE200520021105
2005-07-15 Application filed by Quin GmbH filed Critical Quin GmbH
2005-07-15 Priority to DE200520021105 priority Critical patent/DE202005021105U1/en
2005-07-15 Priority to DE200510033051 priority patent/DE102005033051B4/en
2007-02-22 Publication of DE202005021105U1 publication Critical patent/DE202005021105U1/en
decorative component (1) for a motor vehicle with a receiving opening (2) for a built-in part (22) and with a on a visible side (3) of a support (4) the decorative component (5) applied to the decorative component (1), characterized the existence Edge region (6) of the decorative cover (5) through the receiving opening (2) protrudes and on an inner wall (8) of the receiving opening (2) with surface this is connected.
The The invention relates to a decorative component for a motor vehicle with the Features according to the preamble of claim 1 and a device for the production of the decorative component.
in the Interior of motor vehicles becomes a variety of decorative components used a carrier have the necessary mechanical strength, on the visible side a decorative cover is applied. Such a carrier is typically made of a thermoplastic or thermoset Made of plastic. As a decorative cover are widely used leather, carbon fabric, Real wood veneer, metal foils or foil-like decor imitations used, the desired one bring about visual appearance and also the required possess haptic properties.
Some Such decorative components are provided with receiving openings for a built-in part. For example, a decorative component in the form of an airbag cover on a steering wheel a receiving opening for a Built-in part in the form of a multi-function button, the Control of a music system, a cruise control or Like. Is provided. Other versions Such built-in parts in the form of a door or interior trim have receiving openings for switches a mirror or seat adjustment, for actuators of an air conditioner, an electric window or the like. On. To the contour accuracy the receiving opening High demands are placed on a backlash - free assembly of the Built-in while avoiding screens or the like. To enable.
Of the Invention is based on the object, a generic decorative component in such a way that high dimensional accuracy in the area of the receiving opening achieved in conjunction with a good visual appearance are.
These The object is achieved by a decorative component with the features of the claim 1 solved.
Of the Invention is further based on the object, a device to specify for the production of this decorative component, by means of which the Decorative component in the area of its receiving opening simple, precise and considering the required optical qualities can be produced.
These The object is achieved by a device having the features of the claim 6 solved.
It becomes a decorative component for a motor vehicle and a device for producing the decorative component proposed, wherein the decorative component a receiving opening for a built-in part having. The device comprises Holding means for the decorative component and an expandable pressing element. On a visible side of a carrier the decor component is first applied a decorative cover, wherein the decorative cover at least in one radially inwardly into the receiving opening projecting area covering the receiving opening. Subsequently becomes the supernumerary Edge area in the receiving opening pushed, by means of a widened Preßbalges an inner wall of the receiving opening pressed and flat with the inner wall connected. The around the opening edge inwardly drawn into the receiving opening Edge area of the decorative cover covers next to the visible side of the decorative component also the opening edge and at least a part of the inner wall of the receiving opening. In the assembled state of the insert results in a perfect optical Appearance. The plane Connection with the opening inner wall under the influence of the press-bellows is contoured while avoiding wrinkling. In consideration of the layer thickness of the decorative cover is a lined receiving opening with one dimensionally accurate Predeterminable opening contour. The built-in part can be used without play and visually appealing become. Even without the use of apertures are no cut edges the decorative cover visible.
Of the squeeze bag can be designed for example as a rubber-elastic tube, which is radially barrel-shaped under the action of axial pressure expands. Preferably, a widening of the Preßbalges under the influence of internal pressure, which means high and evenly distributed Press forces too with irregular opening contours can be achieved.
In Advantageous development, the receiving opening of the visible side from towards an opposite mounting side under formation an oblique to the opening axis lying inner wall. In particular, the extension is tapered by the inner wall is rectilinear and oblique to the opening axis. Of the Edge area of the decorative cover is by the Preßbalg to the oblique Pressed inside wall. The slope Arrangement of the inner wall leads to that the light Width of the receiving opening by a circumferential, linear Edge is formed, the dimensionally accurate can be produced. Free cut edges of the decor cover lie in an area of the inner wall with a larger opening cross section and affect so not the dimensional accuracy the opening contour. The built-in part can readily from the mounting side in the receiving opening introduced the decorative component become. By lying on the visible side narrowest cross-section the receiving opening creates a surface-flush transition from the decor cover to the built-in part.
From the visible side forms the obliquely expanding arrangement of the inner wall an undercut. The Preßbalg can be easily inserted from the visible side of the receiving opening, where it is expanded and forms a reliable contact pressure in the undercut area.
Prefers becomes the receiving opening executed on the visible side with an edge rounded in cross-section, wherein the edge region of the decorative cover by the Preßbalg to the gerun finished edge pressed becomes. It creates a full-surface Connection of the edge area with the receiving opening both in the area of essentially rectilinear inner wall as well as in the area of the rounded Edge. The rounded edge allows a clean moving around the Decor coating without formation of wrinkles. It creates a precise circumferential contact line with the later insert to be used. The rounding allows a clean nestling the elastic bellows with a uniform pressure distribution. An overload or damage to the Preßbalges is avoided.
In a preferred embodiment is the edge region of the decorative cover to form tabs slotted in the radial direction, wherein the tabs through the Preßbalg the inner wall of the receiving opening pressed become. The flap-shaped edge region of the decorative cover can without excessive deformation bent with little effort into the receiving opening and pressed with the inner wall become.
Of the squeeze bag is inserted from the visible side into the receiving opening and presses while the edge region of the decorative cover into the receiving opening into it. In particular, the Preßbalg is radial biased in the receiving opening introduced, being opposite the clear width of the receiving opening has an excess. The edge region of the decorative cover or its tabs are under Prevention of wrinkles and blisters during the insertion process stretched and to the opening edge or the inner wall nestled. To absorb the axial forces that occur preferably a pressing mandrel which is rigid in the axial feed direction is provided, the circumference of the bellows is enclosed. By means of the press mandrel can be the edge area the decorative cover or its tabs readily press, while the squeeze bag due to its radial expansion the required radial contact pressure applies. In a correspondingly elastic design of the Preßbalges this nestles against the cross-sectional contour of the receiving opening and can also axial Anpreßkomponenten produce.
In preferred development is the Preßbalg on a the decorative component held facing end of a delivery device, wherein the front side has a mold cavity, in its contour at least approximately corresponds to the contour of the receiving opening. When loading the Preßbalges with Internal pressure nestles this in the mold cavity and in the axial Direction to the edge region of the receiving opening. It originates from the Visible side from an axial contact pressure on the decorative cover in the edge area the receiving opening. A buckling up and Blistering of the decor cover in this area is as well like an excessive expansion of the Preßbalges avoided.
It may be appropriate the existence provided by the edge region enclosed central part of the decorative cover is, which is pre-punched and which with the bellows at its introduction is cut out. Before inserting the baling bellows The decor cover forms together with the pre-cut, but still not severed middle part of a flat unit, which is the edge area or holds the tabs of the edge region in a planar shape. Of the Decorative cover can be without damage the edge area or the tabs applied flat on the carrier be, wherein the edge region spans the receiving opening together with the central part. A deformation of the edge area takes place at the same time Separating the middle part, by the bellows from the visible side introduced becomes. A targeted, clean transformation process of the edge area is ensured.
In an expedient embodiment a counterform for the bellows provided, in particular, in the holding means for the decorative component is integrated. The countershape is for enclosing and holding the bellows from the mounting side of the decorative component protruding and under internal pressure standing part provided. An excessive expansion of the baling is avoided. At the same time, the inner shape makes a clean Contour profile of the pressure bellows under internal pressure safely, creating a reliable Pressing the deformed edge area of the decorative cover over the the whole area is ensured.
A Connection of the decorative cover with the underlying carrier can be done in any suitable way. Preferably, the decorative cover has a heat sensitive Adhesive coating on, with the edge region of the decor cover under Influence of temperature and contact pressure of the bladder with the inner wall of the receiving opening is glued. They are durable, flat, bubble-free and reliable connections can be produced with fast cycle times.
An embodiment of the invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the drawing ben. Show it:
1 in a perspective schematic representation of a flat decorative component with a central, circular receiving opening and an indicated, held therein fixture;
2 the decorative component after 1 in a prepared state for the lining of the receiving opening with radially inwardly projecting into the receiving opening tabs of the decorative cover;
3 a schematic side view of a device according to the invention with a Preßbalg, a counter-mold for the Preßbalg and a clamped therebetween decorative component after 2 ;
4 the arrangement after 3 with inserted from the visible side of the decorative component in the mounting hole and placed under internal pressure bellows and with inwardly formed into the receiving opening and pressed tabs of the decor cover.
1 shows in a perspective schematic representation of a decorative component 1 for the interior of a motor vehicle, which is exemplified as a flat plate. It can be any spatially shaped decorative component 1 be provided, which is a carrier 4 and wherein the carrier 4 on a visible side 3 with a surface applied decor respect 5 is provided. The decorative component 1 For example, the airbag cover of a motor vehicle steering wheel, a trim panel of the instrument panel, the doors, the center console or the like. Be. The decorative component 1 is with a receiving opening 2 provided, which is formed circular in the embodiment shown. It can also be provided an elliptical, oval or other, preferably rounded contour. From one of the visible side 3 opposite mounting side 9 off is an indicated built-in part 22 in the receiving opening 2 pushed in, which lies flush against an opening edge 23 the receiving opening 2 is enclosed. Also the outer surface of the fixture 22 is approximately in alignment with the visible side 3 of the decorative component 1 , The opening edge 23 is located in the immediate vicinity of the visible side 3 on the periphery of the installation part 22 without being covered by a diaphragm or the like.
In preparation for the production of the decorative component 1 to 1 is the carrier 4 as shown 2 with the receiving opening 2 Mistake. On the visible side 3 of the carrier 4 is the decor reference 5 applied by hot gluing. It may also be useful to another compound, for example by foaming and with chemically reactive Mehrkomponentenklebern. The on the carrier 4 applied decor cover 5 At first, the surface spans the receiving opening 2 , The decor cover 5 covers with a radially inward into the receiving opening 2 protruding edge area 6 and with a middle part 13 the receiving opening 2 from. The border area 6 is with radial cuts 24 between which also radially inwardly extending flexible tabs 12 of the decorative cover 5 are formed. The radially inner end of the tabs 12 is through a punching line 25 formed, which is executed interrupted according to the representation indicated by dashed lines and the middle part 13 provisionally stops.
The tabs 12 are for later impressions in the receiving opening 2 provided, wherein they are around the peripheral opening edge 23 inside towards the mounting side 9 be bent. The not completely punched middle part 13 Hold the tabs 12 initially provisionally in the shown, at least approximately flat position. The radial extent of the edge region 6 from the opening edge 23 to the punching line 25 is at least 1 mm and preferably up to 4 mm. The radial cuts 24 for the formation of the slotted edge area 6 extend from the circular circumferential punching line 25 in the radial direction outwards not completely to the opening edge 23 , This will ensure that the outer ends of the cuts 24 in the inwardly bent state of the tabs 12 and with installed component 22 ( 1 ) are not visible. With a sufficiently deformable decor cover 5 It may also be appropriate to the cuts 24 to dispense and the edge area 6 alone taking advantage of the material deformation in the receiving opening 2 push in. Likewise, it may also be appropriate to the middle part 13 to refrain from or remove this before.
For the further manufacturing process that will be according to the illustration 2 prepared decorative component 1 on holding means 16 curious how in 3 shown in a sectional side view. The device shown there includes in addition to the mounting side 9 lying holding means 16 on the opposite side of the page 3 a delivery device 20 in one by an arrow 17 indicated axial feed direction approximately perpendicular to the surface of the decorative component 1 is deliverable. On one of the visible side 3 facing end face 19 is one in the axial feed direction 17 projecting press mandrel 18 arranged in its axially projecting portion circumferentially of a bellows 7 is enclosed. The bellows 7 is radially expandable under the influence of internal pressure. The in the axial feed direction 17 rigid press pin 18 prevents axial deformation of the Preßbalges 7 , The bellows 7 can be with air or other gases, but also with liquid, essentially incompressible Agents such as water, hydraulic oil or the like. Be subjected to internal pressure, under the action of which he expands radially. It may also be expedient to provide an axial expansion. In addition to a widening under internal pressure, other means and methods for widening may be provided, such as a radial expansion due to axial compression or the like. In the area of the front side 19 the delivery device 20 is still a concave curved mold 21 provided, whose function is related to 4 is described.
The sectional view to 3 it can be seen that the decorative cover 5 including its edge area 6 on his the carrier 4 facing side with a heat-sensitive adhesive coating 15 is provided. Outside the receiving opening 2 is the decor reference 5 by means of the adhesive coating 15 flat with the carrier 4 connected.
In the sectional view to 3 is further seen that the receiving opening 2 one perpendicular to the surface of the decorative component 1 lying opening axis 10 having, wherein the receiving opening 2 from the visible side 3 out in the direction of the opposite mounting side 9 extended. The receiving opening 2 is from a circumferential inner wall 8th limited in the thickness direction of the decorative component 1 straight and oblique to the opening axis 10 runs, creating a conical shape of the inner wall 8th is formed. Even when deviating from the circular contour of the receiving opening 2 can a comparable oblique course of the inner wall 8th be appropriate. The helix angle with respect to the opening axis is preferably at least 3 ° and up to 45 °. It may also be appropriate, a wall course of the inner wall 8th at least in sections, parallel to the opening axis 10 provided. The inner wall 8th goes on the visible side 3 forming the opening edge 23 with a rounded edge 11 in the visible surface of the decorative component 1 above.
With the opposite mounting side 9 is the decorative component 1 on the holding means 16 spanned in the area of the receiving opening 2 a counterform 14 is formed. In the cross-sectional contour shown, the counter-shape 14 flowing into the conical contour of the inner wall 8th above. The counterform 14 is on her the decorative component 1 opposite side open, wherein the opening at least slightly larger than the central part 13 and the cross section of the press mandrel 18 is.
The receiving opening 2 has its smallest cross section on the visible side 3 in the area of the rounded edge 11 with a clear width a. Opposite is the bellows 7 biased with a maximum diameter D under the action of the internal pressure, wherein the diameter D over the clear width a has an excess. As shown below 3 is the delivery facility 20 together with the bellows 7 in the axial feed direction 17 against the visible side 3 of the decorative component 1 so far delivered that the press mandrel 18 together with the bellows 7 in the axial direction at the edge area 6 and at the middle part 13 of the decorative cover 5 abuts and this area inside in the receiving opening 2 presses. With further feed of the delivery device 20 in the delivery direction 17 is the biased under internal pressure bladder 7 through the clear width a of the receiving opening 2 pressed through until the in 4 shown position is reached. By the feed movement separates the press mandrel 18 the middle part 13 along the in 2 shown punching line 25 from the decor cover 5 out and push it down from the counterform 14 ,
When pressing through the radially biased Preßbalges 7 through the receiving opening 2 becomes the tab 12 shaped edge area 6 around the rounded edge 11 bent and nestled around. The expanding under additional internal pressure Preßbalg 7 pushes the previously heated tabs 12 flat against the conically expanding, from the visible side 3 from an undercut forming inner wall 8th , Under the influence of heat becomes a bonding of the edge area 6 with the inner wall 8th and the rounded edge 11 brought about. The delivery device 20 is annular around the receiving opening 2 around on the visible side 3 and generates an axial compression of the decorative cover 5 with the carrier 4 , The concave mold cavity 21 corresponds in contour to the shape of the opening edge 23 ( 2 ) and is due to the elastically deformed bellows 7 filled. The bellows 7 clings to the surface and creates a compression of the edge area 6 with the rounded edge 11 , The free ends of the tabs 12 Be far from the mounting side 9 with the inner wall 8th Pressed, taking the from the mounting side 9 downwardly protruding part of Preßbalges 7 under flush continuation of the contour of the inner wall 8th in the rounded counterform 14 is kept in shape. The counterform 14 encloses the bellows 7 at least approximately completely and leaves with its lower opening only space for the press mandrel 18 or with the press mandrel 18 ejected middle section 13 ,
In the 2 shown sections 24 to form the tabs 12 are sized so that they in the deformed and bonded state after 4 only in the area of the conically widening inner wall 8th lie. The decor cover 5 is in the area of the rounded edge 11 not slotted and deformed taking advantage of its elastic and plastic material properties. It may also be appropriate to the edge area 6 total without cuts 24 ( 2 ) and tabs 12 to train and elastically or plastically deformed to the inner wall 8th to press and connect with it or glue.
With simultaneous reference to the 1 . 3 and 4 is provided, the built-in part 22 from the mounting side 9 out into the receiving opening 2 introduce. In the assembled state is the built-in part 22 all-round play-free on the deformed and bent edge area 6 of the decorative cover 5 at the location of the rounded edge 11 where the receiving opening 2 their smallest clear width a has. In this area is the border area 6 of the decorative cover 5 not slotted so the cuts 24 ( 2 ) from the visible side 3 can not be seen from. The conical towards the mounting side 9 expanding shape of the receiving opening 2 causes the free ends of the tabs 12 or a free cut edge of the edge region 6 radially outward than the rounded edge 11 is not in contact with the installation part 22 stands. The clear width a of the receiving opening 2 is alone by the circumferential edge 11 taking into account the material thickness of the decorative cover 5 determined linearly and accurately.
The method described here and the apparatus described here for carrying out this method are suitable for the production of decorative components 1 for the interior of a motor vehicle, in which the carrier 4 is made in particular of thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic. The decor cover 5 may be leather, carbon or other decorative fabric, real wood veneer, metal foil, foil-like decor imitations or the like.
Decorative component ( 1 ) for a motor vehicle with a receiving opening ( 2 ) for a built-in part ( 22 ) and with a on a visible side ( 3 ) of a carrier ( 4 ) of the decorative component ( 1 ) applied decorative cover ( 5 ), Characterized in that an edge region ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) through the receiving opening ( 2 protrudes and on an inner wall ( 8th ) of the receiving opening ( 2 ) is connected to this area.
Decorative component according to claim 1, characterized in that the receiving opening ( 2 ) from the visible side ( 3 ) from in the direction of an opposite mounting side ( 9 ) forming an oblique to an opening axis ( 10 ) lying inner wall ( 8th ) widening, in particular conically widening in the carrier ( 4 ) is formed, wherein the edge region ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) with the inclined inner wall ( 8th ) is connected flat.
Decorative component according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the receiving opening ( 2 ) on the visible side ( 3 ) with a rounded edge in cross section ( 11 ), the border area ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) to the rounded edge ( 11 ) is pressed.
Decorative component according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the edge region ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) forming tabs ( 12 ) is radially slotted, wherein the tabs ( 12 ) with the inner wall ( 8th ) of the receiving opening ( 2 ) are connected flat.
Decorative component according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the decorative cover ( 5 ) with a heat-sensitive adhesive coating ( 15 ), and that the edge region ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) under temperature and contact pressure with the inner wall ( 8th ) of the receiving opening ( 2 ) is glued.
Device for producing a decorative component ( 1 ) according to one of claims 1 to 5, comprising holding means ( 16 ) for the decorative component ( 1 ) and an expandable bellows ( 7 ), for insertion into the receiving opening ( 2 ) of the decorative component ( 1 ) and for pressing the edge area ( 6 ) of the decorative cover ( 5 ) to the inner wall ( 8th ) of the receiving opening ( 2 ) is provided.
Device according to claim 6, characterized in that the baling bellows ( 7 ) is provided for expansion under the action of internal pressure.
Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the pressure bellows ( 7 ) in an axial feed direction ( 17 ) rigid press mandrel ( 18 ) encloses peripherally.
Device according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the pressure bellows ( 7 ) on a decorative component ( 1 ) facing end face ( 19 ) a delivery device ( 20 ), the end face ( 19 ) a mold cavity ( 21 ), which in its contour at least approximately the contour of the receiving opening ( 2 ) corresponds.
Device according to one of claims 6 to 9, characterized in that a counter-mold ( 14 ) for the bellows ( 7 ) to enclose and hold his from the mounting side ( 9 ) of the decorative component ( 1 ) protruding part is provided.
Apparatus according to claim 10, characterized in that the counterform ( 14 ) in the holding means ( 16 ) for the decorative component ( 1 ) is integrated.
DE200520021105 2005-07-15 2005-07-15 Decorative component for a motor vehicle comprises a decorative covering with an edge region that extends through an opening in a support and is bonded flat onto the inner wall of the opening Expired - Lifetime DE202005021105U1 (en)
DE200520021105 DE202005021105U1 (en) 2005-07-15 2005-07-15 Decorative component for a motor vehicle comprises a decorative covering with an edge region that extends through an opening in a support and is bonded flat onto the inner wall of the opening
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