JP2004149012A - Mounting structure of weather strip - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent water from accumulating in a clearance between weather strips and solve the problem posed by accumulation of water. <P>SOLUTION: An awning 2 is foldably and openably/closably provided on an automobile. Frames F are provided at least on both sides of the awning 2, and a weather strip assembly 3 of a front roof part or the like is mounted corresponding to each frame F. The weather strip assembly 3 of the front roof part consists of a weather strip 21 for sealing of the awning body and a weather strip 22 for sealing of a door glass. The lower gripper part 34 of the mounting base part 31 of the weather strip 21 for sealing of the awning body is made to be a thick walled part, and the side surface inside the cabin and the side surface outside the cabin of the side wall part 44 outside the cabin of the seal part 42 of the weather strip 22 for sealing of the door glass are always abutted together irrespective of the lifting and lowering of the door glass G. Therefore, it is suppressed that the clearance is formed between the both of the lower gripper part 34 and the side wall part 44. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a mounting structure of a weather strip, for example, at least two weather strips mounted in parallel at both side edges of a hood that can open and close an upper opening of a vehicle body represented by a convertible vehicle or the like. Mounting structure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In general, there is a car such as a convertible car in which a hood can be opened and closed at a so-called ceiling at an upper opening of a vehicle body. In this type of vehicle, weather strips are attached along frames on both side edges of the top. When the top is foldable, the weather strip is also divided into a plurality of pieces in the front-rear direction and assembled (for example, see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
The weather strip as described above includes a weather strip for a hood body for sealing between a frame and a sheet-shaped hood body, and a weather strip for sealing a door glass for sealing between a frame and a door glass. It is possible to do.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent No. 3321634 [0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the upper end position of the door glass is fixed, the position of the weather strip for sealing the door glass to be attached correspondingly is naturally set to a predetermined position. Further, since the side edge of the hood body is located on the outermost side of the hood, the weather strip for sealing the hood body is necessarily attached to the outer side of the vehicle. In this case, a gap may be formed between the two, and water may accumulate in the gap. Then, if water accumulates in the gap, when the hood is folded, the accumulated water may drop into the vehicle from the folded portion.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to prevent water from accumulating in gaps between weather strips, and to solve the problem caused by water accumulation. Another object of the present invention is to provide a simple weather strip mounting structure.
[0007]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
Hereinafter, each means suitable for solving the above-mentioned objects and the like will be described separately. In addition, an operation and effect specific to the corresponding means will be added as necessary.
[0008]
Means 1. A mounting structure for a weatherstrip for sealing a hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing a door glass, which are attached to each frame on both sides of a hood that can open and close an upper opening of a vehicle body,
The weather strip for sealing the top body includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a seal lip extending from the mounting base and sealing the top body,
The door glass sealing weather strip includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a hollow sealing portion integrally formed with the mounting base and sealing an upper edge of the door glass.
A mounting structure for a weather strip, wherein a mounting base of the weather strip for sealing a hood body and a sealing portion of the weather strip for door glass sealing are brought into contact with each other.
[0009]
According to the means 1, the upper opening of the vehicle body can be opened and closed by the top. A weatherstrip for sealing the hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing the door glass are attached to each frame on both sides of the hood. The mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body is mounted on the frame, and the space between the hood body and the hood body is sealed by a seal lip extending from the mounting base. Further, the weather strip for door glass sealing has a mounting base attached to the frame, and in a hollow seal portion integrally formed with the mounting base, when the door glass is closed, the upper edge of the door glass comes into contact with the door glass to close the door glass. The gap is sealed. Now, in Means 1, the mounting base of the weather strip for sealing the hood body and the sealing portion of the weather strip for sealing the door glass are brought into contact with each other. Therefore, formation of a gap between the two is suppressed, and a situation in which water accumulates in the gap can be avoided. As a result, problems caused by accumulation of water can be prevented. Note that “contacted” may be referred to as “always contacted” or “always contacted regardless of the elevation of the door glass” (the same applies to each means below).
[0010]
Means 2. A mounting structure for a weatherstrip for sealing a hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing a door glass, which are attached to each frame on both sides of a hood that can open and close an upper opening of a vehicle body,
The weather strip for sealing the top body includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a seal lip extending from the mounting base toward the outside of the vehicle, and sealing the top body.
The weatherstrip for sealing the door glass is located on the vehicle inner side with respect to the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body, and is integrally formed with the mounting base mounted on the frame and seals an upper edge of the door glass. Equipped with a hollow seal part,
At least a part of the inside of the mounting base of the weather strip for hood body sealing is in contact with at least a part of the outside of the sealing part of the weather strip for door glass sealing. The strip mounting structure.
[0011]
According to the means 2, the upper opening of the vehicle body can be opened and closed by the top. A weatherstrip for sealing the hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing the door glass are attached to each frame on both sides of the hood. The mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body is mounted on the frame, and the space between the hood body and the hood body is sealed by a seal lip extending from the mounting base toward the outside of the vehicle. Further, the weather strip for sealing the door glass is located on the inner side of the weather strip for sealing the hood body, the mounting base thereof is mounted on the frame, and the door seal is formed integrally with the mounting base. When the glass is closed, the upper edge of the door glass abuts to seal the gap with the door glass. In the means 2, at least a part of the inside of the mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body and at least a part of the outside of the sealing part of the weatherstrip for door glass sealing are brought into contact with each other. Therefore, formation of a gap between the two is suppressed, and a situation in which water accumulates in the gap can be avoided. As a result, problems caused by accumulation of water can be prevented.
[0012]
Means 3. At least a part of the inside of the mounting base of the weather strip for the hood main body seal is made thicker so that the weather strip for the hood main body seal is brought into contact with the weather strip for the door glass seal. 3. The structure for mounting a weather strip according to claim 1 or 2, wherein
[0013]
According to the means 3, at least a part of the inside of the vehicle at the mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body is made to be a thick part, so that the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body and the weatherstrip for door glass sealing are formed. Contact is achieved. With this configuration, it is possible to secure a more reliable contact state even when the mounting position of each weather strip is restricted.
[0014]
Means 4. At least a part of the mounting base of the hood body sealing weather strip at the inside of the vehicle is formed with a protruding portion extending toward the inside of the vehicle, so that the hood body sealing weather strip contacts the door glass sealing weather strip. The weather strip mounting structure according to any one of means 1 to 3, wherein the weather strip is in contact with the weather strip.
[0015]
According to the means (4), at least a part of the mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the top main body is formed on the inside of the vehicle with a protruding portion extending toward the inside of the vehicle, so that the weatherstrip for the top sealing and the weather for door glass sealing are formed. The contact with the strip is achieved. With this configuration, it is possible to secure a more reliable contact state even when the mounting position of each weather strip is restricted. In addition, there is an advantage that molding can be easily performed as compared with the case where a thick portion is provided.
[0016]
Means 5. The hood body sealing weather strip attachment base has a shape corresponding to the vehicle exterior surface of the sealing portion of the door glass sealing weather strip, so that both surfaces are in contact with each other. 5. A mounting structure for a weather strip according to any one of means 1 to 4.
[0017]
According to the means 5, the inside surface of the mounting base of the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body has a shape corresponding to the outside surface of the sealing portion of the weatherstrip for door glass sealing, so that both surfaces are relatively wide. Can be abutted. For this reason, a gap is more difficult to be formed, and problems caused by accumulation of water can be more reliably prevented.
[0018]
Means 6. 6. The method according to claim 1, wherein when the door glass is positioned at the uppermost position, the contact pressure in the contact is higher than when the door glass is lowered. Weather strip mounting structure.
[0019]
According to the means 6, since the door glass is located at the uppermost position, the contact pressure in the contact is increased. Here, when performing high-pressure car washing or the like, it is common that the door glass is closed (located at the uppermost position). In this regard, in the means 6, in the means 6, since the door glass is located at the uppermost portion, the contact pressure is further increased. Therefore, even if the high-pressure water flow accompanying the high-pressure car wash hits the contact portion, water does not easily enter, and The situation that water accumulates can be avoided more reliably.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.
[0021]
As shown in FIG. 1, a car (convertible car) 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a hood 2 that can be opened and closed at a portion corresponding to the ceiling. More specifically, the hood 2 has, at least on both sides thereof, a plurality of frames F (see FIG. 2) divided in the front-rear direction, and the front roof portion wings are sequentially arranged from the front side in correspondence with the respective frames F. The rear strip weather strip 6, the rear roof weather strip assembly 4, the rear quarter weather strip 5, and the rear weather strip 6 contacting both rear ends of the rear quarter weather strips 5 are mounted. ing. The hood 2 is configured to be foldable along a divided portion of each frame by a link mechanism and a drive mechanism (not shown). An accommodation space (not shown) for accommodating the hood 2 is provided at a rear portion of the vehicle 1, and the folded hood 2 can be accommodated in the accommodation space. In the automobile 1, a front weather strip 13 is attached along the front pillar 11 and the windshield roof 12.
[0022]
The front roof part weather strip assembly 3 includes a weather strip 21 for sealing a hood body and a weather strip 22 for sealing a door glass. As shown in FIG. 2, the weather strip 21 for sealing the hood main body is attached to the outer side of the frame F, and mainly seals between the frame F and the hood 2. On the other hand, the weather strip 22 for door glass sealing is attached to a metal retainer 23 fixed to the frame F, and mainly seals the upper edge of the vertically movable door glass G (see FIG. 3). ing.
[0023]
In the present embodiment, since the structure and the mounting structure of the weather strip 21 for sealing the hood body and the weather strip 22 for sealing the door glass are characterized, each of these components will be described in detail below. Similarly, the rear roof part weather strip assembly 4 also includes a weather strip 26 for sealing the hood body and a weather strip 27 for sealing the door glass. These two weather strips 26 and 27 have the same basic configuration as the weather strips 21 and 22 of the front roof part weather strip assembly 3, and are illustrated and described in more detail here. Is omitted.
[0024]
The hood body sealing weather strip 21 includes an attachment base 31 attached to the frame F. The mounting base 31 includes a base body 32 having a substantially L-shaped cross section, and upper and lower grips 33 and 34 formed by bending inward from upper and lower ends of the base body 32, respectively. A pair of upper and lower seal lips 35 and 36 extending diagonally downward are integrally formed on the vehicle outer side surface of the base body 32. The tips of the seal lips 35 and 36 are in contact with the side edges of the sheet-shaped hood body 2a.
[0025]
On the other hand, the weather strip 22 for a door glass seal has a mounting base 41 fitted into the retainer 23 and a hollow sealing part 42 integrally formed with the mounting base 41. More specifically, the seal portion 42 connects the inner side wall portion 43 extending from the mounting base portion 42, the outer side wall portion 44, and both side wall portions 43, 44, and the upper end edge of the door glass G can contact. And a seal part 45. Further, a seal lip 46 is formed to extend from the vehicle inner side wall portion 43, and the tip of the seal lip 46 comes into contact with the frame F. Further, a first bridge portion 47 is integrally formed so as to connect the seal portion 42 and the mounting base portion 41, and a second bridge portion 48 is integrally formed so as to connect the first bridge portion 47 and the inner side wall portion 43. Have been.
[0026]
In the present embodiment, the inside surface of the lower grip portion 34 of the mounting base 31 of the hood body sealing weather strip 21 and the exterior side wall portion 44 of the sealing portion 42 of the door glass sealing weather strip 22 are located outside the vehicle. Regardless of whether the door glass G is moved up and down, the side surface is always in contact. In particular, in the present embodiment, the lower grip portion 34 is a thicker portion than other portions, and the shape of the inner side surface of the lower grip portion 34 is formed on the outer side surface of the outer side wall portion 44. It has a corresponding shape. Thus, the two 34 and 44 are in contact with each other on a relatively wide surface.
[0027]
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the two 34 and 44 are always in contact with each other, formation of a gap between the two 34 and 44 is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation in which water accumulates in the gap. As a result, it is possible to more reliably prevent various problems caused by accumulation of water, for example, a situation in which accumulated water drops into the vehicle when the hood 2 is folded.
[0028]
In addition, since the upper end position of the door glass G is fixed, the mounting position of the weather strip 21 for door glass sealing, which is mounted correspondingly, is naturally set to a predetermined position. On the other hand, since the side end portion of the hood body 2a is located at the outermost side of the hood 2, the hood body sealing weather strip 22 is necessarily attached to the outer side of the vehicle. Under such circumstances, in the present embodiment, the lower grip portion 34 is mainly made to be a thick portion, so that the contact between the lower grip portion 34 and the lower grip portion 44 is ensured. Therefore, even in the case where the mounting position of each of the weather strips 21 and 22 is limited as described above, it is possible to secure a more reliable contact state, and to improve the above-described operation and effect. It can be assured.
[0029]
In addition, as described above, since the shape of the inner side surface of the lower grip portion 34 is a shape corresponding to the outer side surface of the outer side wall portion 44, the two 34, 44 can abut on a relatively wide surface. It becomes. For this reason, a gap is more difficult to be formed, and problems caused by accumulation of water can be more reliably prevented.
[0030]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, when the door glass G is located at the uppermost position, the sealing portion 42 is bent, so that the contact pressure in the contact is higher than when the door glass G is lowered. Here, when high-pressure car washing or the like is performed, the door glass G is generally closed (located at the top). In this regard, in the present embodiment, even if the high-pressure water flow accompanying the high-pressure car wash hits the contact portion, it is possible to more reliably avoid the situation where water hardly enters and water accumulates.
[0031]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example. Of course, other application examples and modifications not illustrated below are naturally possible.
[0032]
(A) In the above-described embodiment, the lower grip portion 34 is mainly made to be a thick portion, so that the contact between the both 34 and 44 is ensured. On the other hand, for example, as shown in FIG. 4, the lower grip portion 51 may be provided with a protruding portion 52 extending toward the inside of the vehicle. A plurality of protrusions 52 may be provided as shown in the figure, or one protrusion may be provided.
[0033]
(B) In the above embodiment, after the retainer 23 is fixed to the frame F, the weather strip 22 for door glass sealing is attached to the retainer 23. On the other hand, the weather strip 22 for door glass sealing may be directly attached to the frame F by omitting the retainer.
[0034]
(C) The weather strip 22 for sealing a door glass, in which the first bridge portion 47, the second bridge portion, the seal lip 46 and the like are omitted, may be adopted.
[0035]
(D) In the above embodiment, the present invention is embodied in a convertible vehicle, but it can be embodied in a so-called Targa top vehicle.
[0036]
(E) In the above embodiment, the material forming the weather strips 21, 22 and the like is not particularly mentioned, but the material is not particularly limited. Therefore, for example, rubber materials such as EPDM sponge rubber, EPDM solid rubber, IR (isoprene rubber), and CR (chloroprene rubber) may be used, or olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO) or soft polyvinyl chloride. Or other elastic materials having rubber-like elasticity.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view schematically showing an automobile according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a mounting structure of a weather strip for sealing a hood body and a weather strip for sealing a door glass.
FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state where a door glass is located at an uppermost part in FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting structure according to another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Car, 2 ... Top, 3 ... Front roof weatherstrip assembly, 21 ... Weatherstrip for hood body sealing, 22 ... Weatherstrip for door glass sealing, 23 ... Retainer, 31 ... Mounting base, 34 ... Lower grip Parts, 35, 36: seal lip, 41: mounting base, 42: seal part, 44: outer side wall part, F: frame, G: door glass.

Claims (6)

A mounting structure for a weatherstrip for sealing a hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing a door glass, which are attached to each frame on both sides of a hood that can open and close an upper opening of a vehicle body,
The weather strip for sealing the top body includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a seal lip extending from the mounting base and sealing the top body,
The door glass sealing weather strip includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a hollow sealing portion integrally formed with the mounting base and sealing an upper edge of the door glass.
A mounting structure for a weather strip, wherein a mounting base of the weather strip for sealing a hood body and a sealing portion of the weather strip for door glass sealing are brought into contact with each other. A mounting structure for a weatherstrip for sealing a hood body and a weatherstrip for sealing a door glass, which are attached to each frame on both sides of a hood that can open and close an upper opening of a vehicle body,
The weather strip for sealing the top body includes a mounting base attached to the frame and a seal lip extending from the mounting base toward the outside of the vehicle, and sealing the top body.
The weatherstrip for sealing the door glass is located on the vehicle inner side with respect to the weatherstrip for sealing the hood body, and is integrally formed with the mounting base mounted on the frame and seals an upper edge of the door glass. Equipped with a hollow seal part,
At least a part of the inside of the mounting base of the weather strip for hood body sealing is in contact with at least a part of the outside of the sealing part of the weather strip for door glass sealing. The strip mounting structure. At least a part of the inside of the mounting base of the weather strip for the hood main body seal is made thicker so that the weather strip for the hood main body seal is brought into contact with the weather strip for the door glass seal. The weather strip mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein At least a part of the mounting base of the hood body sealing weather strip at the inside of the vehicle is formed with a protruding portion extending toward the inside of the vehicle, so that the hood body sealing weather strip contacts the door glass sealing weather strip. The mounting structure for a weather strip according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the mounting structure is in contact with the weather strip. The hood body sealing weather strip attachment base has a shape corresponding to the vehicle exterior surface of the sealing portion of the door glass sealing weather strip, so that both surfaces are in contact with each other. The mounting structure for a weather strip according to any one of claims 1 to 4. 6. The contact pressure in the contact when the door glass is located at the uppermost position is higher than when the door glass is lowered. Weather strip mounting structure.

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