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DE60024933T2 - Modular headland area of a vehicle - Google Patents
Modular headland area of a vehicle
DE60024933T2
DE60024933T2 DE2000624933 DE60024933T DE60024933T2 DE 60024933 T2 DE60024933 T2 DE 60024933T2 DE 2000624933 DE2000624933 DE 2000624933 DE 60024933 T DE60024933 T DE 60024933T DE 60024933 T2 DE60024933 T2 DE 60024933T2
DE2000624933
DE60024933D1 (en
Alexandra Latcau
1999-07-30 Priority to US365318 priority Critical
1999-07-30 Priority to US09/365,318 priority patent/US6450276B1/en
2000-07-24 Application filed by Valeo Inc filed Critical Valeo Inc
2006-01-26 Publication of DE60024933D1 publication Critical patent/DE60024933D1/en
2006-08-10 Publication of DE60024933T2 publication Critical patent/DE60024933T2/en
238000010101 extrusion blow moulding Methods 0.000 claims 1
The The present invention relates to a unit for a front end of a vehicle and a method of assembling a vehicle.
In front some time it was found that the assembly of vehicles could be simplified when front-end modules are delivered, the the cooling system of the vehicle and the lighting system of the vehicle. The front end module includes a support unit made of plastic or Be metal and the mounts for the shock absorbers of the Vehicle can deliver. Such a module is disclosed in US-A-5 573 299 which covers the features of the preamble of claim 1.
By Production of the support unit and previous installation of the cooling components on the module will be the problems of alignment and simultaneously the cost and the weight for reduces the same function.
It There are many other advantages for the manufacturer, namely the Reduction of the assembly time of a vehicle, a space saving in the plants and a better finish of the vehicle.
Even though it of course desirable is the structural part of a front-end module by a single simple inexpensive Technology, such as injection molding found out that the module thus created is not suitable for all applications which could have sufficient mechanical strength. With a one-piece support structure it is also necessary to use the cooling system, comprising one or more heat exchangers, in an opening defined by a continuous wall Fasten. This may require special fasteners and access difficulties during a repair.
It is thus an object of the present invention, a front end unit of a vehicle, in which the section carrying the refrigerator sufficient having mechanical strength. A second object of the invention is the attachment of the refrigerator on a front end of a Simplify vehicle.
To A first aspect of the present invention is a unit for a Front end of a vehicle proposed according to claim 1.
On Advantageously, the first and second parts comprise both Plastics.
On In a similar way, the first part by injection molding and the second part made by extruding bubbles.
Corresponding For this purpose, the fastening devices of bolts and nuts are formed.
Preferably The first part comprises a metallic element onto which a plastic casting is applied.
advantageously, the metallic element is elongated.
advantageously, the metallic element has a fixing portion to to attach to this one bar of a cap.
Preferably the second part comprises devices for attaching a carrier of a Shock absorber.
On Advantageously, the devices for fixing the Shock absorber carrier holes in a front of the second part.
On corresponding way, the holes are continuous Holes.
On Advantageously, the first part comprises a one-piece section for the Covering the fan.
When Variant, the first and the second part both assemblies for a separate Covering a fan.
On Similarly, the first part includes mountings for the fixtures from fenders of the Vehicle.
On Advantageously, the unit defines air deflecting sections direct an airflow into the engine compartment of the vehicle.
To A second aspect of the present invention is a front end module of a vehicle according to the wording of claim 17.
To A third aspect of the invention is a method of assembly a front end module of a vehicle according to claim 18 delivered.
Preferably the fastening step is to bolt through sections of a to stick the first and second parts, the bolts through the other To put the parts and nuts on the bolt to attach.
Preferably the method further consists in adding a structural shock absorber Deliver and this structural bumper on to fix the second part.
On Advantageously, the method consists in the structure shock absorber attach the vehicle, which shows that the front end and the cooling unit on the Vehicle to be attached.
On Similarly, the method further consists of a bar to deliver a cap and that cap on the first cap Part to attach.
It Now, by way of example only, an embodiment of the present invention will be described described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
1 an exploded perspective view of a unit for a front end of a vehicle according to a preferred embodiment of the invention; and
2 represents the components of a front end module according to a preferred embodiment of the invention.
In In both figures, identical reference numerals designate identical parts.
When first on 1 Reference is made to a front end unit of a vehicle 1 a first part 10 and a second part 20 ,
The first part comprises a generally elongate metallic element 11 that has a straight middle section 14 and two end sections 12 . 13 which are bent back with respect to the central portion. A section of plastic 30 is by injection molding on this metallic element 11 applied. The plastic section has a central region 38 which generally consist of the metallic element 11 extends down the middle region and further with the end sections 12 . 13 of the metallic element openings 31 . 32 defined for the headlights.
For this purpose, the section is made of plastic 30 at the end of the middle region kinks, which are practically perpendicular to the central region, and first opposite lateral sections 130 form, then it extends to lower sections 131 which are essentially the end regions 12 . 13 are parallel, and it ends with return sections 132 leading to the ends of the end regions 12 . 13 of the metallic element.
In the described embodiment, the plastic section is also on the underside of the end regions 12 and 13 of the metallic element applied by casting, but this is not essential.
The unit also includes a second part 20 of general U-shape, which is a middle element 21 that extends in the region of its two ends by vertical sections 22 . 23 extended. The ends 24 . 25 the vertical sections 22 . 23 have fasteners 26 in the form of bolts, passing through appropriate holes 36 in the lower sections 131 the upper part of plastic 30 go through, with the result that the two parts are joined together.
The second part 20 also has mounting holes on its front 28 on each of the vertical sections 22 . 23 for the attachment of a structural shock absorber.
When the two parts are assembled, the second part defines by interacting with the lateral sections that are facing down 130 extend, and the middle section 38 the plastic part 30 an opening to receive a cooling unit. For this purpose, the middle section 21 the second part holes 27 at each of its ends, and the middle section 38 the plastic portion of the first part also has holes 37 towards its ends.
It will now be the module and its assembly with reference to 2 described.
When on 2 With reference to Figure 1, the module comprises the structural front end unit 1 , two headlights 40 . 41 , a cooling device 50 , a shock absorber 60 and a latch 70 a cap.
In this 2 It can be seen that the refrigerator, which characteristically comprises a cooling radiator of the engine, a condenser for an air conditioner and / or an oil cooler with a fan, a fan motor and a cowling, two spigots 51 extending upwards from its upper ends, and two pins 52 having downwardly extending from its outer lower ends.
To assemble the device, the downwardly extending pins become 52 in the holes 27 of the second part 20 arranged, and then becomes the second part 20 to the first part 10 coupled so that the upwardly extending pin 51 of the refrigerator in the holes 37 in the lower sections 131 penetrate the upper part and that the bolts 26 in the holes 36 penetrate the upper part. Corresponding nuts are on the bolts 26 screwed, leaving the refrigerator 50 in the unit 1 is included.
When Variant, the refrigerator can constantly in the Be mounted module.
The structure shock absorber 60 will then be on the unit 1 fastened, with the holes 28 with bolts passing through appropriate holes 61 in the shock absorber 60 go through, be used. The headlights 40 . 41 be in the headlight openings 31 . 32 attached, and the shock absorber is then secured to the rest of the vehicle by means of shock absorber bolts, thus securing the front end unit to the rest of the vehicle.
Of the Upper part of the front end may have mounts for the fenders of the vehicle.
Of the A professional will easily understand that various other improvements possible are. In a specific way, the second lower part of the unit be replaced by two half parts, one for each side of the refrigerator. The Both half parts are fastened together during assembly.
Another embodiment, not shown, includes one or more liquid storage containers in the lower part 20 ; one of these containers is used as the overflow container of the radiator and the other can be used to store the washing liquid of the windshield.
A Another option is to use the front panel of the vehicle for the grille to attach the radiator to the unit prior to manufacture.
It can also be provided, a fan cover in the upper install by injection molded part. If the panel of the Fan is not installed so is a separate panel preferred, and the upper and lower part of the unit can montages for the have separate cladding.
Of the upper and lower part can Mondays for have the attachment of the dashboard, and the unit can amended to deflect airflow into the engine compartment.
On this way, various practical applications of the invention have been made described. The skilled person will easily understand that the range of Invention is not limited to the description, but that they only by the appended claims is limited.
Unit ( 1 ) for a front end of a vehicle, comprising a first part ( 10 ) and a second part ( 20 ), wherein the first part mounting sections ( 31 . 32 ) for the headlamps ( 40 . 41 ) and has an area around the upper part of a refrigerator ( 50 ) and the second part cooperates with the lower part of the refrigerator during use, characterized in that it further comprises fixing means ( 26 ) to secure the first part to the second part.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the first and the second part comprise both plastics.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the first front part ( 10 ) by injection molding and the second part ( 20 ) is made by extrusion blowing.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening devices of bolts ( 26 ) and nuts are formed.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the first part ( 10 ) a metallic element ( 11 ) to which a plastic casting ( 30 ) is applied.
Unit according to claim 5, characterized in that the metallic element ( 11 ) is elongated.
Unit according to claim 5, characterized in that the metallic element ( 11 ) has a fixing portion to this at a bar ( 70 ) to attach a cap.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the second part ( 20 ) further means for attaching a support of a shock absorber ( 60 ).
Unit according to claim 8, characterized in that the devices for fixing the shock absorber carrier ( 60 ) Holes ( 28 ) in a front side of the second part ( 20 ).
Unit according to claim 9, characterized in that the holes ( 28 ) are through holes.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the first part ( 10 ) comprises a one-piece section for the lining of a fan.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that that the first and second part both assemblies for a separate fairing a fan.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that that the first part montages for Fasteners of fenders of the vehicle.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that in that the unit further defines air deflecting sections around one To direct airflow into the engine compartment of the vehicle.
Unit according to Claim 1, characterized in that the second part consists of two half-parts, one for each side of the refrigerator ( 50 ), consists.
Unit according to claim 1, characterized in that the second part comprises at least one liquid storage tank.
Front end module of a vehicle, characterized in that it has a cooling device ( 50 ) and a unit according to any one of claims 1 to 16.
Method for mounting a front end module of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: - mounting a first part ( 10 ) of a front end of a vehicle, the first part having openings ( 31 . 32 ) for the headlamps ( 40 . 41 ) and having an area to be connected to the upper part of a refrigerator ( 50 ) to cooperate; - attaching a second part ( 20 ) of a front end of a vehicle, the second part having a portion to cooperate with the lower part of the refrigerator; - Attaching the refrigerator ( 50 ); - ensuring the interaction of the refrigerator ( 50 ) with the second part ( 20 ) and fixing the second part on the first part, from which it results that the cooling device is removed from the unit ( 1 ) supported by the first and second parts.
Method according to claim 18, characterized in that the fastening step consists in 26 ) by sections of one of the first and second parts ( 10 . 20 ), insert the bolts through the other of the parts and fasten nuts to the bolt.
A method according to claim 18, characterized in that it further comprises a structural shock absorber ( 60 ) and apply this structural shock absorber on the second part ( 20 ) to fix.
A method according to claim 20, characterized in that it consists in the structure shock absorber ( 60 ) on the vehicle, which implies that the front end and the refrigerator ( 50 ) are mounted on the vehicle.
Method according to claim 21, characterized that it also consists of the fenders of the vehicle on the first Attach part of the front end.
Method according to claim 18, characterized in that it consists of a bolt ( 70 ) of a cap and this latch of the cap on the first part ( 10 ) to fix.
A method according to claim 18, characterized in that the step of attaching the first part comprises casting molding a metallic element ( 11 ), and the step of attaching the second part comprising extrusion blow molding.
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