JP2005053282A - Tailgate structure for loading platform of truck - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the appearance of a loading platform by making the color of the floor panel coincide with the color of the internal surface of the tailgate. <P>SOLUTION: The tailgate 17 is pivotally attached to the rear end of the loading platform 12 having the floor panel 13 and a pair of side panels in a manner to be turnable. The tailgate 17 is formed by bonding the peripheral edge of an outer panel 18 constituting an external wall, and the peripheral edge of an inner panel 19 constituting an internal wall to each other. A hole 19a is formed on the inner panel 19, and the hole 19a is closed by a trim 22 made of a synthetic resin. A step section 28 which bends into a shape corresponding to the rear edge of the floor panel 13 or the rear edges of the side panels of the loading platform 12 is formed at the lower edge or the side edge of the trim 22 under a standing state of the tailgate 17. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a tailgate structure of a truck bed. More specifically, the present invention relates to a tailgate structure suitable when the outer plate of the loading platform is formed of a metal plate and the inner plate of the loading platform is formed of a synthetic resin.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a luggage compartment gate is provided with a tailgate that can be opened and closed. Between the tailgate and the deck end plate of the luggage compartment, a fixing member fixed to the deck end plate side and one end hinged to the fixing member. A vehicular tailgate cover structure in which a cover member including a connected cover body is interposed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1). In this vehicle tailgate cover structure, a storage recess capable of storing the cover body is provided on the gate inner panel of the tailgate, and both ends of the other end of the cover body are slidably connected to both side edges of the storage recess. .
In the vehicular tailgate cover structure configured as described above, the gap between the deck and the tailgate can be closed by the cover body by opening the gate by tilting the tailgate. The handling workability of can be improved.
[0003]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 63-119413 (Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration, Specification, page 10, line 3 to page 7, line 7, FIGS. 1 and 2)
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional vehicle tailgate cover structure disclosed in Patent Document 1, if the floor panel of the loading platform is formed of synthetic resin, the color of the floor panel made of synthetic resin and the color of the gate inner panel made of metal plate Are slightly different from each other, and there is a problem that impairs the appearance.
On the other hand, in the vehicle tailgate cover structure shown in the above-mentioned conventional Patent Document 1, the gap between the rear edge of the floor panel and the front face of the tailgate is closed by the fixing member in a state where the tailgate is raised, Small items on the loading platform do not enter the gap. However, the conventional vehicle tailgate cover structure disclosed in Patent Document 1 has a problem in that a new part called a fixing member has to be assembled to the cargo bed, which increases the number of parts and the number of assembling steps. .
[0005]
The object of the present invention is to improve the appearance of the loading platform by matching the color of the floor panel and the trim color of the inner surface of the tailgate, and without increasing the number of parts and assembly man-hours. An object of the present invention is to provide a tailgate structure for a truck bed that can prevent small articles from falling from a gap between a rear edge of a floor panel and a front surface of the tailgate.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a track that can improve the appearance of the tailgate around the notch and prevent damage to the tailgate around the notch by covering the notch around the tailgate with a flange portion. It is to provide a tailgate structure of a cargo bed.
Still another object of the present invention is to provide a tailgate structure for a truck bed that can secure the trim of the tailgate and the surface rigidity of the outer panel.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the invention according to claim 1, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, a tailgate 17 is pivotally attached to the rear end of a cargo bed 12 having a floor panel 13 and a pair of side panels 14 and 16, This is an improvement of the tailgate structure of the truck bed in which the gate 17 is formed by joining the peripheral edge of the outer panel 18 constituting the outer wall and the peripheral edge of the inner panel 19 constituting the inner wall.
The characteristic structure is that a hole 19a is formed in the inner panel 19, the hole 19a is closed by a synthetic resin trim 22, and the floor panel of the cargo bed 12 is placed on the lower edge or side edge of the trim 22 in a standing state of the tailgate 17. 13 is formed with a step portion 28 that bends into a shape corresponding to the rear edge of the rear edge or the side panels 14 and 16.
[0007]
In the tailgate structure of the truck bed described in claim 1, when the floor panel 13 is formed of synthetic resin, the trim 22 formed of synthetic resin is provided on the inner surface of the tailgate 17. The thirteen colors and the color of the inner surface of the tailgate 17 can be completely matched. As a result, the appearance of the loading platform 12 can be improved. Further, by forming the step portion 28 on the lower edge or the side edge of the trim 22, the gap between the rear edge of the floor panel 13 and the front surface of the tail gate 17 is closed by the step portion 28 when the tail gate 17 is erected. Therefore, the appearance of the loading platform 12 is improved, the body color on the lower surface of the inner panel 19 is not conspicuous, and further, small items can be prevented from falling from the gap.
[0008]
The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, and further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 to 6, the tailgate 17 has the gate support portions 14 a and 16 a at the rear ends of the side panels 14 and 16. The striker is fixed to the gate support portions 14a and 16a so as to stand up via the lock device 31, and the lock device 31 protrudes from the gate support portions 14a and 16a so as to face each other. 31a and locking means 31b that is attached to the inside of the tailgate 16 and removably engages with the striker 31a, and a notch 19c that is loosely fitted into the striker 31a is formed on the side surface of the tailgate 17, At least the periphery of the notch 19c of the side surface of the tailgate 17 is covered by the projecting flange portion 32.
In the tailgate structure of the truck bed described in claim 2, the appearance of the tailgate 17 around the notch 19c is improved by covering the periphery of the notch 19c on the side surface of the tailgate 17 with the flange portion 32. In addition, damage to the tailgate 17 around the notch 19c can be prevented.
[0009]
In the invention according to claim 3, as shown in FIG. 3, a tailgate 17 is pivotally attached to the rear end of the cargo bed 12 having a floor panel 13 and a pair of side panels 14 and 16, and the tailgate 17 is This is an improvement of the tailgate structure of the truck bed formed by joining the peripheral edge of the outer panel 18 constituting the outer wall and the peripheral edge of the inner panel 19 constituting the inner wall to each other.
The characteristic structure is that a hole 19a is formed in the inner panel 19, the hole 19a is closed by a synthetic resin trim 22, and a rib 36 projects from the inner surface of the trim 22 toward the outer panel 18, and the tip of the rib 36 Is provided close to or in contact with the inner surface of the outer panel 18.
[0010]
In the tailgate structure of the truck bed described in claim 3, when the occupant or the like gets on the trim 22 of the tailgate 17 with the tailgate 17 tilted horizontally, the presence of the ribs 36 causes the trim 22 to Rigidity can be secured and the trim 22 hardly deforms. Further, even if the outer panel 18 of the tailgate 17 is pushed while the tailgate 17 is raised, the outer panel 18 is hardly deformed due to the presence of the ribs 36. Even if the outer panel 18 is deformed, the outer panel 18 quickly returns to its original state.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a loading platform 12 is provided on the back surface of the cab 11 of the truck 10. A pair of side panels 14 and 16 are erected on both side edges of the floor panel 13 of the loading platform 12, and the rear end opening 12 a of the loading platform 12 is closed by a tailgate 17 so as to be openable. A pair of gate support portions 14a and 16a are provided at the rear ends of the pair of side panels 14 and 16, respectively, and the rear end opening portion 12a is configured by the gate support portions 14a and 16a and the rear end edge of the floor panel 13. . The tail gate 17 is pivotally attached to the pair of gate support portions 14a and 16a so that the lower portions on both side surfaces thereof are rotatable. Further, the tailgate 17 includes an outer panel 18 constituting an outer wall and an inner panel 19 constituting an inner wall in a state where the rear end opening 12a is closed, that is, in a state where the tailgate 17 is erected. It forms by joining the periphery of 19 mutually (FIGS. 1-4). A reference numeral 21 in FIG. 1 is a rear reinforcing member provided on the lower surface of the rear end of the floor panel 13 so as to extend in the vehicle width direction, and a reference numeral 20 in FIG.
[0012]
A hole 19a is formed in the inner panel 19, and the hole 19a is closed by a trim 22 formed of a synthetic resin such as FRP (fiber reinforced plastic) or PP (polypropylene). The hole 19a may be a single large rectangular hole or a plurality of small rectangular holes arranged side by side. The trim 22 includes an upper trim 23 that covers the upper surface of the tailgate 17 from the upper surface to the upper surface of the inner surface of the tailgate 17 and a lower trim 24 that covers the upper surface of the tailgate 17 from the upper surface to the lower surface (FIG. 3). A locking tool 26 projects from the upper lower surface of the upper trim 23, and locking holes 18a and 19b are formed in the upper surface joints of the outer panel 18 and the inner panel 19, respectively. The locking tool 26 is locked to the locking holes 18a and 19b. The upper part of the upper trim 23 is fixed to the tail gate 17 by being locked to the tail gate 17. The lower part of the upper trim 23 is fixed to the inner panel 19 by a tapping screw 27 together with the upper part of the lower trim 24. Further, the lower part of the lower trim 24 is fixed to the inner panel 19 with a locking tool or a tapping screw (not shown).
[0013]
In the standing state of the tailgate 17, the lower edge and the side edge of the trim 22 have shapes corresponding to the rear edge of the floor panel 13 and the rear edges of the side panels 14 and 16 (the rear edges of the gate support portions 14 a and 16 a). The lower step part 28a and the side step part 28b to be bent are respectively formed (FIGS. 1 to 4). A step portion 28 is constituted by the lower step portion 28a and the side step portion 28b. The step portion 28 is formed of a synthetic resin integrally with the trim 22. Further, when the tailgate 17 is erected, a return portion 29 extending backward by a predetermined distance is formed at the tip of the lower step portion 28a. A part of the lower surface of the inner panel 19 is covered with the return portion 29. The return portion 29 is formed of synthetic resin integrally with the lower trim 24. In the trim 22, a plurality of beads 22 a extending in the vertical direction are formed at predetermined intervals in a standing state of the tailgate 17 (FIG. 6).
[0014]
On the other hand, the tailgate 17 is fixed to the pair of gate support portions 14a and 16a through a pair of locking devices 31 (FIGS. 2 and 6). The lock device 31 includes a striker 31a (FIGS. 2 and 6) provided so as to protrude from the gate support portions 14a and 16a, and a lock unit that is attached to the inside of the tailgate 17 and removably engages with the striker 31a. 31b (FIG. 2). The inner panel 19 constituting the side surface of the tailgate 17 is formed with a notch 19c (FIG. 2) that is loosely fitted to the striker 31a when the rear end opening 12a is closed by the tailgate 17. A flange portion 32 (FIGS. 2, 4, and 6), which is a return portion covering the periphery of the notch 19c, protrudes from the tip of the side step portion 28b of the trim 22. That is, the trim 22 including the side step portion 28 b and the flange portion 32 is formed with a relief recess 33 facing the notch 19 c, and an inner panel is formed by the side step portion 28 b and the flange portion 32 at the periphery of the relief recess 33. The edges of 19 notches 19c are covered (FIGS. 2 and 6).
[0015]
Further, a rib 36 projects from the inner surface of the lower trim 24 toward the outer panel 18, and this rib 36 is formed integrally with the lower trim 24 from a synthetic resin and extends in the vehicle width direction (FIG. 3). . The tip of the rib 36 is provided close to the inner surface of the outer panel 18, and a cushion member 37 formed of an elastic body such as rubber is attached to the tip of the rib 36. The cushion material 37 is configured to contact the inner surface of the outer panel 18. The cushion material does not have to be attached to the tip of the rib, and the tip of the rib may abut on the inner surface of the outer panel.
[0016]
In the tailgate structure of the truck bed constructed in this way, when the floor panel 13 is formed of synthetic resin, the trim 22 of the tailgate 17 is also formed of synthetic resin, so that the color of the floor panel 13 The color of the trim 22 can be perfectly matched. As a result, the appearance of the loading platform 12 can be improved. Here, since the relatively large hole 19a is formed in the inner panel 19, even if the trim 22 is added, the weight of the tailgate 17 as a whole is hardly increased.
[0017]
Further, by forming the step portion 28 on the lower edge or the side edge of the trim 22 of the tailgate 17, when the tailgate 17 is erected, the gap between the rear edge of the floor panel 13 and the front surface of the tailgate 17 is a step portion. Since it is blocked by 28, it is possible to prevent small items from falling from this gap. Further, by connecting the return portion 29 to the lower step portion 28a at the lower edge of the trim 22, the appearance when the tailgate 17 is tilted horizontally can be further improved, and the load is loaded onto the edge of the step portion 28 when the load is unloaded. And the rigidity of the end of the trim 22 can be improved.
[0018]
On the other hand, by covering the periphery of the notch 19c on the side surface of the tailgate 17 with the flange portion 32, the appearance of the tailgate 17 around the notch 19c can be improved, and damage to the tailgate 17 around the notch 19c can be prevented. it can. Further, since the edge of the notch 19c is covered with the side step portion 28b and the flange portion 32 of the relief recess 33, the appearance around the notch 19c can be further improved, and damage around the notch 19c (peeling of the paint on the inner panel 19 is removed). Etc.) and the rigidity of the end portion of the trim 22 can be improved.
[0019]
Further, even if the tailgate 17 is tilted horizontally and an occupant or the like gets on the trim 22 of the tailgate 17, the trim 22 can secure rigidity due to the presence of the rib 36, and the trim 22 is hardly deformed. Even if the outer panel 18 of the tailgate 17 is stood up and pushed by hand, the outer panel 18 hardly deforms due to the presence of the rib 36, and even if deformed, the outer panel 18 quickly returns to its original state when the hand is released. At this time, since the deformation of the outer panel 18 is extremely small, the outer panel 18 does not generate any abnormal noise.
[0020]
FIG. 7 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. 7, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 3 denote the same components.
In this embodiment, a box-shaped recess 51 that is loosely inserted into the hole 19 a is formed in the lower trim 24 of the trim 22. A rib 56 protrudes from the surface of the box-shaped recess 51 facing the outer panel 18 of the wall. A cushion member 37 formed of an elastic body such as rubber is attached to the tip of the rib 56, and the cushion member 37 is configured to contact the inner surface of the outer panel 18. Moreover, the box-shaped recessed part 51 is closed so that opening is possible by the lid | cover 52 formed with synthetic resins, such as PP. An upper locking hole 51 a is formed in the upper wall of the mouth of the box-shaped recess 51, and a lower locking hole 51 b is formed in the lower wall of the mouth of the box-shaped recess 51. An upper locking piece 52a that locks into the upper locking hole 51a projects from the upper surface of the inner surface of the lid 52, and a lower locking piece 52b that locks to the lower locking hole 51b is formed at the lower surface of the inner surface of the lid 52. Projected. The configuration other than the above is the same as that of the first embodiment.
[0021]
In the tailgate structure of the truck bed constructed as described above, since the height of the rib 56 can be made relatively low by forming the box-shaped recess 51, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of sink marks when the trim 22 is formed. . The box-shaped recess 51 can be used as a container for storing tools and the like. Further, by attaching the cushion member 37 to the tip of the rib 56, the assembly error of the tailgate 17 can be absorbed by the elastic deformation of the cushion member 37, and the tip of the rib 56 and the inner surface of the outer panel 18 are short-cycled by the vibration of the track. Abnormal noise generated by repeated contact and separation can be prevented. Since operations other than those described above are substantially the same as those in the first embodiment, repeated description will be omitted.
[0022]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, the hole formed in the inner panel of the tailgate is closed by the synthetic resin trim, and the floor panel of the loading platform is placed on the lower edge or side edge of the trim in the standing state of the tailgate. Since the step part that bends into the shape corresponding to the rear edge or the rear edge of the side panel is formed, when the floor panel is made of synthetic resin, the trim on the inner surface of the tailgate is also made of synthetic resin. The panel color and trim color can be perfectly matched. As a result, the appearance of the loading platform can be improved. In addition, by forming the step on the lower edge or side edge of the tailgate trim, the gap between the rear edge of the floor panel and the front face of the tailgate is closed by the step when the tailgate is upright. Can prevent small items from falling.
[0023]
The tailgate is pivotally attached to the gate support part at the rear end of the side panel, the tailgate is fixed to the gate support part through the lock device, and the notch that is loosely fitted to the striker of the lock device is fixed to the tailgate. By forming at least the periphery of the side of the tailgate with the flange protruding from the trim, the appearance of the tailgate around the notch can be improved and the tailgate around the notch Damage can be prevented.
[0024]
Furthermore, the hole formed in the inner panel of the tailgate is closed with a synthetic resin trim, and a rib is provided on the inner surface of the trim toward the outer panel, and the tip of this rib is provided close to or in contact with the inner surface of the outer panel. Therefore, when an occupant or the like gets on the trim, the rigidity of the trim can be secured by the presence of the rib, and when the outer panel of the tailgate is pushed, the outer panel is hardly deformed by the presence of the rib, and even if it is deformed, If you release, it will return quickly. As a result, the trim of the tailgate and the surface rigidity of the outer panel can be secured by the ribs.
[Brief description of the drawings]
1 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 5 showing a tailgate structure of a truck bed of a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in FIG.
3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in FIG.
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD of FIG.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part of a truck showing a state where a rear end opening of a cargo bed is closed by a tailgate.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a main part of the truck showing a state in which a rear end opening of the loading platform is opened.
7 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to FIG. 3, showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Truck 12 Loading platform 13 Floor panel 14, 16 Side panel 14a, 16a Gate support part 17 Tail gate 18 Outer panel 19 Inner panel 19a Hole 19c Notch 22 Trim 28 Step part 31 Locking device 31a Striker 31b Locking means 32 Flange parts 36, 56 rib

Claims (3)

A tailgate (17) is pivotally attached to the rear end of the cargo bed (12) having a floor panel (13) and a pair of side panels (14, 16), and the tailgate (17) constitutes an outer wall. In the tailgate structure of the truck bed formed by joining the peripheral edge of the outer panel (18) and the peripheral edge of the inner panel (19) constituting the inner wall to each other,
A hole (19a) is formed in the inner panel (19),
The hole (19a) is closed by a synthetic resin trim (22),
When the tailgate (17) is upright, the lower edge or side edge of the trim (22) has a shape corresponding to the rear edge of the floor panel (13) or the rear edge of the side panels (14, 16). A tailgate structure for a truck bed, wherein a step (28) to be bent is formed. The tailgate (17) is pivotally attached to the gate support (14a, 16a) at the rear end of the side panel (14, 16), and the tailgate (17) is locked to the gate support (14a, 16a). ) Is fixed in a standing state through
The locking device (31) can be detached from the striker (31a) attached to the inside of the tailgate (17) and the striker (31a) projecting from the gate support (14a, 16a). Locking means (31b) engaged with
A notch (19c) that is loosely fitted into the striker (31a) is formed on a side surface of the tailgate (17),
2. The tailgate structure for a truck bed according to claim 1, wherein at least the periphery of the notch (19 c) of the side surface of the tailgate (17) is covered with a flange portion (32) protruding from the trim (22). . A tailgate (17) is pivotally attached to the rear end of the cargo bed (12) having a floor panel (13) and a pair of side panels (14, 16), and the tailgate (17) constitutes an outer wall. In the tailgate structure of the truck bed formed by joining the peripheral edge of the outer panel (18) and the peripheral edge of the inner panel (19) constituting the inner wall to each other,
A hole (19a) is formed in the inner panel (19),
The hole (19a) is closed by a synthetic resin trim (22),
Ribs (36) project from the inner surface of the trim (22) toward the outer panel (18),
A tailgate structure for a truck bed, wherein the end of the rib (36) is provided close to or in contact with the inner surface of the outer panel (18).

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