JP2004231139A - Temporary holding structure for automobile radiator and temporary holding bracket - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a temporary holding structure for an automobile radiator and a temporary holding bracket capable of easily arranging a main harness in a radiator core upper segment. <P>SOLUTION: A temporary holding bracket 20 that can be fixed or removed is arranged between an upper part of a radiator 10 and a radiator core upper part 2 of a radiator core support. The radiator 10 is temporarily held by the temporary holding bracket 20 under a state in which it is inclined in respect to the radiator core support 1. In this way, there are provided temporary holding brackets 9a, 9b that can be fixed or removed between the upper part of the radiator arranged in a rearward part of the vehicle of the radiator core upper part 2 and the radiator core support 1 and then the radiator 10 is temporarily held by the temporary holding bracket under a state in which it is inclined in respect to the radiator core support, so that the radiator does not become hindrance when the main harness for the engine room is arranged inside an opening of the radiator core upper part and then a smooth arranging work can be carried out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a temporary holding structure and a temporary holding bracket for a radiator for an automobile, in which a radiator is temporarily held by a radiator core support of a front end module.
[0002]
[Prior art]
BACKGROUND ART Conventionally, a technique of arranging a main harness in an engine room on a radiator core upper of a radiator core support has been known (see Patent Document 1).
[0003]
The part where the main harness is routed is desirably provided inside the radiator core upper from the viewpoint of safety, disaster prevention, appearance, workability, and the like.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-7-69242 (page 3, FIG. 2)
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, when the configuration of Patent Document 1 is applied to a front-end module, the radiator core support usually has a radiator mounted near the vehicle rear side of the radiator core upper. It is difficult to route the main harness.As a result, the main harness in the engine room is routed with the front end module excluding the radiator attached to the vehicle body, and then the radiator is assembled alone to the front end module. I had to work very hard to attach.
[0006]
Therefore, the main harness divided in the radiator core upper is passed through both ends of the radiator core upper in advance, and when assembled to the vehicle body, both ends of the main harness are connected to the main harness and the connector of the engine room respectively. Although connection is conceivable, in this case, connecting the main harnesses with a connector requires a great deal of trouble and increases production costs, which is not preferable.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. An object of the present invention is to temporarily hold a radiator in a state in which the radiator is tilted rearward with respect to a radiator core support, so that the radiator core main body is provided inside the radiator core upper. An object of the present invention is to provide a temporary holding structure and a temporary holding bracket of a radiator for a vehicle, in which a harness can be easily arranged.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the invention, the main harness of the engine room is routed inside the opening of the radiator core upper of the radiator core support in the front end module, and the vehicle is erected in the vehicle vertical direction on the vehicle rear side of the radiator core upper. In a temporary holding structure of an automotive radiator for temporarily holding an automotive radiator on which a radiator to be disposed is provided, a removable temporary holding bracket is provided between an upper portion of the radiator and a radiator core support side, and the temporary holding bracket is provided. Wherein the radiator is temporarily held in a state of being inclined with respect to the radiator core support.
[0009]
In the invention according to claim 2, there is provided a temporary holding bracket which is detachably provided between the radiator and the radiator core support side, and temporarily holds the radiator in a state inclined to the vehicle rear side with respect to the radiator core support. A first engaging portion that engages with a pin provided at an upper end of the radiator; a second engaging portion that engages with an engaging portion provided on the radiator core support side; And a bracket holding portion for detachably holding a fixing bracket for fastening the radiator core support.
[0010]
Function and effect of the present invention
In the invention according to claim 1, a removable temporary holding bracket is provided between an upper portion of the radiator arranged on the vehicle rear side of the radiator core upper and the radiator core support side, and the radiator is provided by the temporary holding bracket. Since the radiator core support is temporarily held in a tilted state with respect to the radiator core support, the radiator does not become an obstacle when the main harness of the engine room is routed inside the opening of the radiator core upper.
[0011]
In addition, the radiator core support as a front-end module can be transported to the vehicle body assembly line with the radiator temporarily held, and it is necessary to transport the radiator alone to the vehicle body assembly line and assemble it to the vehicle body as in the past Therefore, the labor of the operator can be greatly reduced.
[0012]
In addition, since the temporary holding bracket is detachable, the temporary holding bracket can be removed after the main harness in the engine room has been routed, and can be used repeatedly on the assembly line of the front end module.
[0013]
According to the second aspect of the invention, when the temporary holding bracket and the radiator are fixed, the first engagement portion can be easily and reliably engaged with the pin of the radiator, so that the temporary holding bracket and the radiator are fixed. Can be done easily.
In fixing the temporary holding bracket and the radiator core support side, the second engaging portion is engaged with the engaging portion of the capacitor on the radiator core support side, so that the temporary holding bracket and the radiator can be easily fixed.
In addition, a bracket holding section for detachably holding a fixing bracket for fastening the radiator and the radiator core is provided, eliminating the need for installation space for the fixing bracket, removing the work of removing the temporary holding bracket and attaching the fixing bracket. Performs smoothly and improves work efficiency.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
[0015]
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a temporary holding structure and a temporary holding bracket of an automotive radiator of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of the same, and FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of a radiator core support before temporary holding of the radiator.
[0016]
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the temporary holding bracket 20 and the fixed bracket 24, FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of the temporary holding bracket, and FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the temporary holding structure of the automotive radiator and the operation of the temporary holding bracket according to the present embodiment. It is.
[0017]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the temporary holding structure and the temporary holding bracket of the radiator for a vehicle according to the present embodiment include a radiator core upper 2 in which a radiator core support 1 as a front end module extends in a vehicle width direction. A radiator core lower 3 juxtaposed to the radiator core upper, a hood lock stay 4 for connecting the radiator core upper 2 and a substantially central portion of the radiator core lower 3 in a vertical direction, and a radiator core upper 2 and a radiator core lower 3. Radiator core sides 5 and 5 that connect both ends in the vertical direction are formed of metal.
[0018]
The radiator cosasides 5, 5 are provided with headlamp stays 6, 6 extending outwardly of the vehicle, and the ends of the headlamp stays 6, 6 are connected to both ends of the radiator core upper 2.
[0019]
On the radiator core support 1, headlamps 7, 7 and a bumper armature 8 are mounted on the front end module assembly line from the front side of the vehicle, and the condenser 9 and a radiator 10 described later are mounted on the rear side of the vehicle. Have been.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, a mounting portion 11 having an opening 11a and a mounting portion 12 having an opening 12a are formed at both ends of the radiator core lower 3, respectively.
[0021]
The radiator core upper 2 has a U-shaped cross-sectional shape opened to the rear side of the vehicle, and the right and left upper ends of the condenser 9 are formed on the radiator core upper 2 at the flange portion 2b extending below the U-shaped bottom surface. Fixed.
[0022]
The radiator 10 has pins (not shown) protruding at lower left and right ends thereof, and P1 and P2 also protruding at upper right and left ends, respectively.
[0023]
Reference numeral 11 denotes a motor fan shroud fixed to the radiator 10.
[0024]
Hereinafter, the temporary holding state of the radiator 10 will be described in detail.
[0025]
The left and right lower ends of the radiator 10 are supported by the mounting portions 11 and 12 by inserting pins (not shown) into the corresponding openings 11a and 12a of the mounting portions 11 and 12 of the radiator core lower 3.
[0026]
Further, a temporary holding bracket 20 having one end locked to the pin P2 and the other end locked to the bracket 9b of the capacitor 9 is provided at the upper right end of the vehicle of the radiator 10, and the radiator 10 supports the radiator core support. 1 is tilted rearward of the vehicle.
[0027]
Hereinafter, the temporary holding bracket 20 will be described with reference to FIG.
[0028]
As shown in the figure, the temporary holding bracket 20 is formed in a plate shape bent by resin injection molding, and has a flat portion 20a at one end and a flat portion 20b at the other end. It is formed by connecting between the bent portions 20c between the bent portions 20b.
[0029]
Further, a rubber temporary holding bush 20f having an opening 20d as a first engaging portion is press-fitted into the flat portion 20a.
On the other hand, the flat portion 20b is formed with protrusions 23a and 23b (bracket holding portions) to be fitted to a fixed bracket 24, which will be described later, and has an opening 20e as a second engagement portion at the tip. .
The flat portion 20a is formed to be inclined corresponding to the flat portion 20b in accordance with the angle between the radiator and the radiator core support when the temporary holding bracket is temporarily fastened and fastened.
Similarly, the inclination angle of the inclined portion 20c is an angle corresponding to the above-mentioned angle.
[0030]
An insulator having an opening 24 at one end is press-fitted into the fixing bracket 24, and a bolt insertion hole 24b is formed at the other end.
[0031]
Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the opening 20a of the temporary holding bracket 20 is fitted to the pin P2 of the radiator 10, while the opening 20b of the temporary holding bracket 20 is fixed to the flange 2b. The temporary holding bracket 20 is fixed to the radiator core upper 2 side and the radiator 10 side by being fitted to the tongue piece 9c extending downward from the bracket 9b of the radiator core 9 as a result. The side is open.
[0032]
The temporary holding bracket 20 holds the fixed bracket 24 by fitting the openings 24a, 24b of the fixed bracket 24 into the projections 23a, 23b of the temporary holding bracket 20.
[0033]
Hereinafter, the operation and effects of the temporary holding structure and the temporary holding bracket of the automotive radiator of the present embodiment will be described.
[0034]
In the temporary holding structure and the temporary holding bracket of the automotive radiator of the present embodiment, as described above, the headlamps 7, 7, the bumper armature 8, the capacitor 9, and the like are provided on the radiator core support 1 on the assembly line of the front end module. At the same time, the radiator 10 is transported to the vehicle assembly line while being temporarily held.
[0035]
Next, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main harness H of the engine is arranged inside the U-shaped cross section of the radiator core upper 2 on the assembly line of the vehicle body.
[0036]
Next, the fixing bracket 24 is detached from the temporary holding bracket 20, and the radiator 10 is pushed upright so as to be pushed forward of the vehicle.
[0037]
Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), the opening 24a of the insulator of the removed fixing bracket 24 is fitted to the pin P2 of the radiator 10, while the opening 24b of the fixing bracket 24 is connected to the radiator core upper 2. The bolt B1 is inserted into and fixed to the bolt insertion hole 2a provided in the connector.
On the other hand, the other end of the radiator 10 is connected to the other end of a fixing bracket (not shown) in which one end is fixed to the fixing pin P1 of the radiator 10 in the same manner as the fixing part bracket 24 by the corresponding bolt of the radiator core upper. The radiator 10 and the radiator core support 1 are fixed by inserting and fixing bolts into insertion holes (not shown).
[0038]
At this time, the pin P1 of the radiator 10 is also fixed to the radiator core upper 2 with a fixing bracket (not shown) similarly to the fixing bracket 24.
[0039]
Further, the temporary holding bracket 20 is returned to the assembly line of the front end module and used repeatedly.
[0040]
Accordingly, in the temporary holding structure and the temporary holding bracket of the automotive radiator of the present embodiment, the opening 20d of the temporary holding bracket 20 is fitted and locked to the pin P2 of the radiator, and the temporary holding bracket 20 is fixed. The radiator 10 is temporarily held in an inclined state with respect to the radiator core support 2 by a simple operation of fitting and locking the opening 20e with the tongue piece 9b of the bracket 9a fixed to the flange 2b. The main harness H can be easily arranged in the radiator core upper 2 on the vehicle body assembly line.
[0041]
After arranging the main harness H, the tentative holding bracket 20 is removed, the radiator 10 is erected in the vertical direction, and the radiator 10 and the radiator core support 1 are fixed by the fixing bracket 24 as in the related art. And no trouble occurs.
[0042]
Further, since the fixing bracket 24 is detachably provided on the temporary holding bracket 20, the work of removing the temporary holding bracket 20 and the work of attaching the fixing bracket 24 can be performed smoothly, and the work efficiency is improved.
[0043]
Further, since the temporary holding bracket 20 is detachable, there is an effect that it can be returned to the front end module assembly line after the main harness routing work is completed and can be used repeatedly.
[0044]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, the specific configuration of the present invention is not limited to the present embodiment, and the present invention is applicable even if there is a design change without departing from the gist of the invention. include.
[0045]
For example, in the present embodiment, the upper end of the radiator 10 on the right side of the vehicle is temporarily held by the temporary holding bracket 20, but the position to be temporarily held can be appropriately set.
[0046]
Further, in the present embodiment, the other end of the temporary holding bracket 20 is locked to the bracket 9b of the capacitor 9, but, for example, it is naturally locked directly to the bottom surface of the radiator core upper 2 without the intervention of the bracket 9b. Conceivable.
[0047]
Further, in this embodiment, one fixing bracket 24 is held by the temporary holding bracket 20, but two holding brackets may be held as shown in FIG.
[0048]
In the present embodiment, the first engagement portion of the temporary holding bracket 20 is the opening 20d of the rubber temporary holding bush 20f that engages with the pin P2 of the radiator 10, but the opening is directly connected to the temporary holding bracket. Alternatively, the clip may be formed on the temporary holding bracket 20 so as to elastically engage the pin P2.
[0049]
Further, the opening portion 20e that fits the tongue piece 9c provided on the bracket 9b on the radiator core support side as the second engagement portion is provided. However, if the engagement structure is such that the bracket 9b is detachably engaged, It is within the scope of the present invention to apply other known engagement structures.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a temporary holding structure and a temporary holding bracket of an automotive radiator of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a temporary holding structure and a temporary holding bracket of the radiator for a vehicle according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of the radiator core support before temporary holding of the radiator.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a temporary holding bracket 20 and a fixing bracket 24.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a temporary holding bracket.
FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the temporary holding structure and the temporary holding bracket of the radiator for a vehicle according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
P1, P2 Pin H Main harness B1 Bolt 1 Radiator core support 2 Radiator core upper 3 Radiator core lower 11a, 12a, 20d, 20e, 23a, 23b, 24a, 24b Opening 4 Food lock stay 5 Radiator core side 6 Head lamp stay 7 Headlamp 8 Bumper armature 9 Capacitors 9a, 9b Bracket 9c Tongue piece 10 Radiator 11 Motor fan shroud 20 Temporary holding bracket 20a, 20b Flat portion 20c Inclined portion 20f Bush 24 Fixed bracket

Claims (2)

The main harness of the engine room is routed inside the radiator core upper opening of the radiator core support in the front end module,
In the vehicle radiator temporary holding structure for temporarily holding an automotive radiator in which a radiator erecting in the vehicle vertical direction is disposed on the vehicle rear side of the radiator core upper,
A vehicle, wherein a removable temporary holding bracket is provided between an upper portion of the radiator and a radiator core support side, and the radiator is temporarily held in a state of being inclined with respect to the radiator core support by the temporary holding bracket. Radiator temporary holding structure. A temporary holding bracket which is detachably provided between a radiator and a radiator core support side, and temporarily holds the radiator in a state inclined to a vehicle rear side with respect to the radiator core support,
A first engagement portion in which the temporary holding bracket is engaged with a pin provided at an upper end of the radiator;
A second engaging portion that engages with an engaging portion provided on the radiator core support side;
A bracket holding portion for detachably holding a fixing bracket for fastening the radiator and the radiator core support,
A temporary holding bracket comprising:

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