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DE-102021202153-B4 - Angle compensation element

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Abstract

Angle compensation element (1) for compensating tolerances between two components (B1, B2) to be joined together, wherein the angle compensation element (1) at least - a threaded section (2) and - includes a fastening section (3, 3000) connected to the threaded section (2), - wherein a flexible element (4) is arranged between the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 3000), which couples the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 3000) to each other in a relatively movable manner, wherein at least one drive interface (AS to AS3) is provided on the threaded section (2, 200) and/or on the fastening section (3, 300, 3000), by means of which the threaded section (2, 200) held in the compensating element (7, 70, 700) is movable in such a way that an axial distance (A) and/or an angle (α) between the first component (B1) and the second component (B2) can be adjusted.

Inventors

  • Jan Christian Bente
  • Harry Purwin
  • Karin Sycha

Assignees

  • WITTE AUTOMOTIVE GMBH

Dates

Publication Date
20260513
Application Date
20210305

Claims (14)

  1. Angle compensation element (1) for compensating tolerances between two components (B1, B2) to be joined together, wherein the angle compensation element (1) includes at least a threaded section (2) and - comprising a fastening section (3, 3000) connected to the threaded section (2), - wherein a flexible element (4) is arranged between the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 3000), which couples the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 3000) to each other in a relatively movable manner, wherein at least one drive interface (AS to AS3) is provided on the threaded section (2, 200) and/or on the fastening section (3, 300, 3000), by means of which the threaded section (2, 200) held in the compensating element (7, 70, 700) is movable in such a way that an axial distance (A) and/or an angle (α) between the first component (B1) and the second component (B2) can be adjusted.
  2. Angle compensation element (1) according Claim 1 , wherein the flexible element (4) is arranged to keep the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 3000) relatively movable relative to each other in at least two lines of freedom (F1 to F3).
  3. Angle compensation element (1) according Claim 1 or 2 , wherein the flexible element (4) is formed in one piece with the threaded section (2) and/or the fastening section (3, 3000) and/or is connected to the threaded section (2) and/or the fastening section (3, 3000) by material, force and/or form-fitting means.
  4. Angle compensation element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the flexible element (4) is designed in the form of a flexible shaft.
  5. Angle compensation element (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least the fastening section (3, 3000) has a central collar (3.1) connected to the flexible element (4).
  6. Device (20 to 20") for connecting a first component (B1) to a second component (B2), wherein the device (20 to 20") comprises at least - an angle compensation element (1, 100) with a threaded section (2, 200) and a fastening section (3, 300, 3000) connected to the threaded section (2, 200), and - a compensation element (7, 70, 700) connectable to the threaded section (2, 200) with a receptacle (7.1, 70.1, 700.1) for receiving this threaded section (2, 200) and optionally with a locking nut (11, 1100), whereby the compensation element (7, 70, 700) and the associated threaded section (2, 200) are located in a recess (8') of the first component (B1) and the fastening section (3, 300) can be arranged in a recess (8) of the second component (B2), - wherein a flexible element (4) is arranged between the threaded section (2) and the fastening section (3, 300, 3000), which couples them to each other in a relatively movable manner, and/or - wherein at least one flexible element (400) is arranged in the area of the compensating element (700) and/or optionally in the area of the locking nut (1100), which clamps the compensating element (700) or the locking nut (1100) against the first component (B1), wherein at least one drive interface (AS to AS3) is provided on the threaded section (2, 200) and/or on the fastening section (3, 300, 3000), by means of which the threaded section (2, 200) held in the compensating element (7, 70, 700) can be moved in such a manner is that an axial distance (A) and/or an angle (α) between the first component (B1) and the second component (B2) are/is adjustable.
  7. Device (20 to 20") after Claim 6 , wherein the distance (A) and/or the angle (α) between the two components (B1, B2) are adjustable depending on an axial position adjustment of the threaded section (2, 200) relative to the compensating element (7, 70, 700).
  8. Device (20 to 20") after Claim 6 or 7 , wherein the compensating element (700) is clamped to the first component (B1) in such a way that it is movable in at least two degrees of freedom (F1 to F3) relative to the recess (8') of the first component (B1).
  9. Device (20 to 20'') according to one of the preceding Claims 6 until 8 , wherein the compensating element (700) has a flange section (700.3) on which the flexible element (400) is arranged.
  10. Device (20 to 20'') according to one of the preceding Claims 6 until 9 , wherein the compensating element (7, 700) is secured against rotation relative to the associated threaded section (2, 200) on the first component (B1) via the locking nut (11, 1100).
  11. Device (20 to 20'') according to one of the preceding Claims 6 until 10 , wherein the compensating element (7, 70, 700) is connected to the recess (8') of the first component (B1) at least by a positive locking and/or force locking connection.
  12. Device (20 to 20'') according to one of the preceding Claims 6 until 8 , wherein the compensating element (70) has locking elements (70.4) on its outer circumference by means of which the compensating element (70) is locked in the recess (8') of the first component (B1).
  13. Device (20 to 20'') according to one of the preceding Claims 6 until 12 , whereby the Befes The tungs section (3, 300, 3000) is axially secured by at least one nut (9) in the recess (8) of the second component (B2).
  14. Method (V) for joining a first component (B1) to a second component (B2) using a device (20 to 20") according to Claim 6 , comprising the following process steps (V1 to V4): - Pre-assembling the compensating element (7, 70, 700) with the first component (B1) or with the threaded section (2, 200) and then securing the compensating element (7, 70, 700) in the recess (8') of the first component (B1), - Securing the fastening section (3, 300, 3000) in the recess (8) of the second component (B2), - Rotating the angle compensating element (1, 100) via the drive interface (AS to AS3) using a drive tool and - Adjusting the axial distance (A) and/or the angle (α) between the first component (B1) and the second component (B2).

Description

The invention relates to an angle compensation element for compensating tolerances between two components to be joined together, a device with such an angle compensation element and a method for joining two components. Tolerance compensation devices are well known and are part of fasteners used to fasten components and parts together, particularly in motor vehicles. For example, tolerance compensation devices or elements are known for use in vehicle construction, especially when it comes to bolting two components together across a tolerance gap. For this purpose, the tolerance compensation device is positioned between the components to be joined, and a screw element for fastening the components, e.g., a screw or a threaded bolt, is inserted through appropriately provided openings in the components and through the tolerance compensation device. When the screw element is tightened, the compensation element is rotated relative to the base element by a drive spring located between the screw element and the compensation element. This causes it to move axially from its initial position to the base element, e.g., extending out of the base element, until it reaches its compensation position. In this position, the base element and the compensation element each rest against one of the components, thus bridging the gap. For example, there are compensating elements made of [material name] that can be arranged between two components. DE 299 00 456 U1 , the DE 20 2011 002 862 U1 and the DE 41 28 598 A1 known. The invention is based on the objective of providing a novel angle compensation element for compensating for tolerances between two components to be joined together. Furthermore, the invention is based on the objective of providing a novel device and a novel method for joining a first component to a second component. With regard to the angle compensation element, the problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 1. With regard to the device, the problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 6, and with regard to the method, the problem is solved according to the invention by the features of claim 14. Advantageous further developments of the invention are the subject of the dependent patent claims. An angle compensation element for compensating tolerances between two components to be joined comprises at least one threaded section and a fastening section connected to the threaded section, wherein at least one flexible element is arranged between the threaded section and the fastening section, which couples the threaded section and the fastening section to each other in a relatively movable manner. The advantages achieved with the invention consist particularly in the fact that an axial distance and/or an angle between the first component and the second component can be adjusted by means of such an angle compensation element. Each of the threaded sections is connected to one of the components. The threaded section and the fastening section, hereinafter also referred to as sections, are coupled to each other in a relatively movable manner via the flexible element. An axial distance and/or an angle between the threaded section and the fastening section can be adjusted via the flexible element. The flexible element adapts to a movement of these sections relative to each other. In a further development, the fastening section is designed, for example, as a threaded section. Alternatively, the fastening section is designed as a clip, snap-fit, rivet, or weld element. The fastening section is designed, for example, as a plug-in element, such as a bolt or pin element. For example, the fastening section is arranged in a recess of the associated component and connected to the component by force-fit, form-fit, and/or material-fit connection, for example, by bonding and/or welding and/or snapping, for example, by clipping. The components can be arranged at an angle to each other. The flexible element allows for an angular change between the two sections, i.e., between the threaded section and the fastening section relative to each other. The flexible element is thus designed to permit an angular change between the two sections and therefore between the two components. For example, one of the components can be arranged to pivot relative to the other and held in an inclined or pivoted position. Angular misalignments between two components can be compensated for using the angle adjustment element. Additionally, the angle compensation element represents a detachable tolerance compensation element with subsequent axial adjustment capability. In one embodiment of the angle compensation element, the sections and the flexible element are made of the same material. Alternatively, the materials of the threaded section, the fastening section, and the flexible element are different to meet various requirements of an overall system. For example, one of the components is rigidly clamped, such as f