DE102004049557A1 - Trim panel assembly for use in motor vehicle interior, has steering module trim panel coupled to pedal module trim panel using by adapter module such that different assembly positions of steering module trim panel are adjustable - Google Patents

Abstract

The assembly has a steering module trim panel (1) coupled to a pedal module trim panel (2) using adapter module (3) such that different assembly positions of the trim panel (1) are adjustable. The trim panel (1) is telescopably and/or pivotably fastened to the module (3), and has a steering wheel at a steering column of the vehicle. The trim panel (2) is fastened at an interior wall facing an engine compartment.

Description

The The present invention relates to a trim assembly in the area of a steering column a vehicle interior with a Lenkmodulverkleidung and with a pedal module panel.

From the pamphlets DE 197 53 178 A1 and DE 196 26 441 A1 In each case, a cockpit for motor vehicles is known, which consists of several functional elements which are attached to a cross member. The cross member supporting the respective functional elements is fastened on the body side. The functional elements are matched to each vehicle type, so that each different trim parts are required.

From the publication EP 1 141 723 A2 is shown a stabilizer for a positionally variable in a motor vehicle mounted dashboard. The stabilizing device is provided for the common lifting and lowering and pivoting of the steering wheel or the steering column and the instrument panel, wherein in the stabilizer guide rails are provided with associated teeth. The guide rails are shaped in such a way that the toothings point against the guide plane of a support shaft, which is determined by scenes. From the publication EP 0 857 118 B1 is a motor vehicle with a likewise variably arranged dashboard known, the dashboard and the steering wheel bearing, axially adjustable and pivotally mounted steering column are firmly connected. It is not possible to use the dashboard for different vehicle types without the use of additional trim parts.

The publication DE 198 07 309 A1 discloses an instrument panel, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a base body, a panel and a plurality of indicating instruments and functional elements. In the known instrument panel part of the panel is formed by exchangeable cover trim parts, which can be fastened after the assembly of a functional element. These cover trim parts are also additional parts required for the various vehicles.

From the publication DE 101 24 995 A1 For example, a vehicle cockpit module assembly and an assembly method are known. For assembling the vehicle cockpit module assembly, a dashboard and its peripheral devices are divided into a plurality of sub-module assemblies, which are essential for adapting to the particular vehicle type.

The publication DE 100 84 537 T1 discloses an apparatus assembly for motor vehicles, wherein the apparatus structure comprises a plurality of equipment elements, such as. As a car radio, a tape recorder or a CD player. The trim elements are held in a seat and corresponding guide means on a panel as a dashboard cover.

From the publication DE 699 06 134 T2 or the corresponding publication EP 1 140 547 B1 a device in a dashboard for a motor vehicle is known. The dashboard has two identical attachment stations. The attachment stations are designed for an optional dock-like installation or removal of a module designed for the driver and a module designed for the passenger. To change the driver side of the vehicle, the modules are replaced. However, the modules themselves are designed vehicle type dependent.

The Document 197 14 051 A1 shows a further embodiment of a Instrument board for one Vehicle. The well-known instrument panel consists of a base frame a predetermined vehicle type, which is attached to the body, an intermediate frame, which is attached to the base frame and according to a chosen one Equipment line is designed, and a variable Cladding covering the base frame and the intermediate frame, about the aesthetic To provide completion of said instrument panel. Also this instrument panel needed vehicle-type dependent and equipment-dependent designed parts.

Another instrument panel is from the publication EP 1 134 108 B1 known. The instrument panel consists of a shell module, a driver side module and a center console module mounted between the driver side module and the passenger side module at the bottom of the shell module. Furthermore, a variomodule is provided, which is arranged between the center console module and the passenger side module at the bottom of the top module. Different types of modules are required to cover different equipment and different vehicle types.

The publication DE 101 01 008 A1 also discloses an instrument panel for a motor vehicle. The instrument panel has an annular closed hollow cross-section, wherein it is divided in the assembled state of a vehicle transverse direction through the instrument panel continuous longitudinal center plane in two halves. In the The instrument panel can be pivoted so that a right and a left steering can be granted by changing the mounting position. It is not possible to adapt to different vehicle types.

Furthermore, the document shows DE 102 04 596 A1 a steering column assembly for a vehicle. The steering column assembly allows a targeted guided displacement of the steering column with the steering wheel. For this purpose, a sliding sleeve which is displaceable relative to a jacket pipe end and an instrument panel part is provided. The sliding sleeve is displaceable relative to the steering column casing pipe and relative to the instrument panel part in the steering column longitudinal direction in the case of a displacement of the steering column with the steering column. As a result, the steering wheel for each driver is individually adjustable only in steering column direction.

Finally, from the publication FR 2 772 682 another modular instrument panel known.

Out The cited prior art is not a fairing arrangement for the Interior of a vehicle known to be used for several types of vehicles can be. There are each individually designed trim parts required to cover the different vehicle types with a fairing arrangement equip.

Of the present invention is based on the object, a trim assembly to propose the genus mentioned above, which has a modular structure and for different types of vehicles can be used.

These The object is achieved by the Characteristics of claim 1 solved. Further advantageous embodiments emerge in particular from the dependent claims.

Therefore is a trim assembly for an interior of a vehicle with a steering module fairing and with a pedal module fairing proposed in which the steering module cover and the pedal module panel are coupled together by means of an adapter module such that various arrangement positions are adjustable. With the invention, modular design Trim arrangement can cover the panel to different vehicle types be adapted by the individual modules to the respective vehicle specific predetermined dimensions, in particular based on the seating position and the so-called hip point (H-point), to be aligned. In this case, the arrangement position z. B. the steering module according to the different vehicle types chosen become. In this way, with the cladding arrangement according to the invention on the use of various individually designed trim parts be omitted, so that the same trim parts for different vehicle types can be used. This can be a particularly cost-effective trim arrangement be realized on different vehicles.

in the Within the scope of an advantageous development of the present invention can be provided that the steering module cover telescopic and / or pivotally attached to the adapter module. Thus, the fortified Steering module with the panel brought to a desired arrangement position which are on the chosen Vehicle type is matched during assembly. Because of the steering module fairing a completely trained panel forms, are no further Covering parts for adaptation to the further instrument panel required. Depending on the vehicle type, the steering module cover by panning and telescoping to possibly further cladding modules z. B. aligned next to the steering module cover.

Especially It is advantageous if the Lenkmodulverkleidung the steering wheel with the steering switch, so the entire steering column includes and other functional elements having. As functional elements, e.g. a speedometer, a Tachometer and other display elements may be provided. moreover can e.g. a navigation display and other electronic devices be attached and disguised.

A possible Variant for attaching the steering module cover in the interior of the Vehicle may provide that a first end of the adapter module with the steering module cover and a second end with the pedal module cover are connected. Thus, the steering module cover in the interior the vehicle are kept adjustable and also a steering wheel adjustment on the steering column allows become.

According to a development, the pedal module cover can be fastened to an inner wall facing the engine compartment. Preferably, the pedal module cover can be screwed to the bulkhead, which forms a partition between the engine compartment and the interior, at a predetermined position. Also, this arrangement position of the pedal module panel can be adapted to the respective vehicle type and vary accordingly. For this purpose, for example, different receiving holes may be provided in the bulkhead, in which then the screw for attaching the Pedalmodulverkleidung be introduced can.

Around the adjustability or the adjustability of the arrangement position the Lenkmodulverkleidung to improve further, it can be provided that the adapter module pivotally attached to the pedal module panel is. In this way, the degree of freedom for adjusting the arrangement position the steering module panel are extended. There are others too settings conceivable to adaptability the lining arrangement according to the invention continue to increase.

Preferably The steering module cover can be attached to a body side crossbeam be held. In this way, a secure attachment of the Lenkmodulverkleidung implemented in the interior of the vehicle and safety critical situations, for example in an accident of the Vehicle, is prevented. The cross member may e.g. with his ends each attached to the bulkhead.

Around the attachment of the Lenkmodulverkleidung to the cross member also for different To allow arrangement positions of the steering module cover can according to a next Be provided training that the cross member at different positions can be fastened in the interior of the vehicle. In this way can ever according to vehicle type different positions of the cross member the bulkhead allows become.

According to one Further developments of the present invention can be further functionalized on the cross member. and / or cladding modules or the like are attached. When Function and / or cladding modules may preferably be a switching module, ventilation modules, storage modules, a glove box module and / or multimedia modules in addition to the cross member be attached. It is also possible, that an instrument panel is attached to the cross member.

Especially It is advantageous in this case that the other cladding modules in common with the steering module fairing to the selected vehicle type with respect to their Arrangement position to be adjusted, since the arrangement position of the cross member according to the invention also is variable.

The The present invention will be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It demonstrate:

1 a schematic three-dimensional view of a trim arrangement according to the invention in the interior of a vehicle;

2 a schematic side view of a first possible arrangement position of the trim arrangement according to the invention in the interior of a vehicle; and

3 a schematic side view of a second possible arrangement position of the trim assembly according to the invention in the interior of a vehicle.

In 1 is a schematic three-dimensional view of a possible embodiment of a trim assembly according to the invention for the interior in the region of the steering column and the instrument panel of a vehicle not shown shown.

The trim arrangement according to the invention comprises a steering module cladding 1 and a pedal module panel 2 , wherein the steering module cover 1 and the pedal module panel 2 by means of an adapter module 3 coupled to each other, so that different arrangement positions of the steering module cover 1 Depending on the vehicle type are adjustable to adapt the arrangement position of the trim assembly according to the invention to the particular type of vehicle selected without requiring additional or individually designed trim parts.

At the steering module fairing 1 is a steering wheel 4 on a steering column 6 intended. Furthermore, functional elements on the steering module cover 1 intended. For example, in this embodiment shown as a display element 5 a tachometer and a tachometer or the like indicated schematically. It is possible that further functional or display elements not shown 5 on the steering module cover 1 are provided.

Around the steering module fairing 1 To hold telescopically and pivotally in the interior of the vehicle is one end of the adapter module 3 with the steering module cover 1 and a second end of the adapter module 3 with the pedal module panel 2 connected. A telescopic connection, not shown, serves for the longitudinal adjustment of the steering module cover 1 , The possibility of steering wheel position adjustment is maintained.

For swiveling the steering module cover 1 is the adapter module 3 with a rotational axis aligned in the vehicle transverse direction 7 on the pedal module panel 2 held. With a not further illustrated fastening device, a desired pivot angle of the steering module cover can be adjusted and locked.

The pedal module panel 2 has several pedals 8th on. Furthermore, the pedal module cover 2 attached to a dash panel not shown in the interior of the vehicle, wherein the mounting position can be varied to be adapted to the respective vehicle type. To attach the pedal module cover z. B. not shown screw can be used.

A crossbeam 9 , which is aligned in the vehicle transverse direction, is also attached to the bulkhead. These are at the ends of the cross member 9 brackets 11 provided, which z. B. by means of screw on the bulkhead can be fastened. The mounting position of the cross member 9 can also be varied to suit the type of vehicle. The steering module cover 1 has a recess for performing the cross member 9 on, leaving the steering module fairing 1 in the vehicle transverse direction on the cross member 10 is displaceable.

In order to expand the trim arrangement according to the invention over the entire vehicle width in the interior of the vehicle, can on the cross member 9 other not shown modules or cladding modules are attached.

In the 2 and 3 in each case a possible arrangement position of the trim arrangement according to the invention for a particular vehicle type is exemplified. The varying due to the different vehicle types H-points are in the 2 and 3 each with the reference number 10 characterized. The distance between the H point and the floor of the vehicle is marked Z ₁ or Z ₂ , wherein Z _{2 is} greater than Z _{1 is} selected. The respective angle of inclination is denoted by α or β, where β is chosen to be greater than α. The longitudinal adjustment is by Δx ₁ or Δx ₂ in the 2 and 3 characterized in that .DELTA.x _{1 is selected to be} greater than .DELTA.x ₂ .

The two in the 2 and 3 shown arrangement positions are selected by way of example. It should be clarified that any arbitrary arrangement position can be realized, depending on the selected vehicle type. Thereby, the trim assembly can be adapted to the particular circumstances of each vehicle type and to the instrument panel, without additional trim parts are required.

In 2 is a sporty arrangement position and in 3 is a normal arrangement position of the trim assembly according to the invention shown. Due to its variability, the lining arrangement according to the invention can be used for as many derivatives as possible.

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Steering module panel

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Pedal module panel

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adapter module

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steering wheel

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indicators

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steering column

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axis of rotation

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crossbeam

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H-point

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Claims (11)

A lining arrangement for the interior of a vehicle with a steering module cover and with a pedal module cover, characterized in that the steering module cover ( 1 ) and the pedal module cover ( 2 ) by means of an adapter module ( 3 ) are coupled together such that different arrangement positions are adjustable. Cladding arrangement according to claim 1, characterized in that the steering module cladding ( 1 ) telescopic and / or pivotable on the adapter module ( 3 ) is attached. Cladding arrangement according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the steering module cover ( 1 ) a steering wheel ( 4 ) on a steering column ( 6 ) of the vehicle. Cladding arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering module cladding ( 1 ) comprises at least one functional element. Cladding arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a first end of the adapter module ( 3 ) with the steering module cover ( 1 ) and a second end with the pedal module cover ( 2 ) are connected. Cladding arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the pedal module cladding ( 2 ) is attached to an engine compartment facing interior wall. Cladding arrangement according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that the adapter module ( 3 ) pivotable on the pedal module cover ( 2 ) is attached. Cladding arrangement according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the steering module cladding ( 1 ) on a body-side mounted cross member ( 9 ) is held. Cladding arrangement according to claim 6, characterized in that the cross member ( 9 ) is attachable to different arrangement positions. Cladding arrangement according to claim 9, characterized in that the cross member by means of brackets ( 11 ) is attached. Panel arrangement according to one of claims 8 to 10, characterized in that on the cross member further functional and / or Cladding modules are fastened.