JP2010151179A - Vehicle cushion clip - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicle cushion clip facilitating work for removal from an attachment member even if attached to a part in a narrow space. <P>SOLUTION: The vehicle cushion clip 1A integrally includes a cushion member 10 and a clip member 20. The clip member 20 includes a base end 21, an insertion part 22, a connection part 23 and a latch pawl 24 and includes an unlatching manipulation piece 25 which is formed integrally with the latch pawl 24 and is elastically deformable between a central side and an outward side about the connection part 23 as an elastic deform fulcrum in a state of being partially or entirely buried in the cushion member 10. An unlatching action part 15a of the cushion member 10 corresponding to a buried position of the unlatching manipulation piece 25 is elastically bent and the latch pawl 24 is turned in conjunction with turning of the unlatching manipulation piece 25 about the elastic deform fulcrum of the connection part 23 so that a latched state of the latch pawl 24 and an attaching hole 31 of the attachment member 30 is released. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle cushion clip.

  This type of vehicle cushion clip includes, for example, a clip member that is attached to an attachment member on one side of both members that are relatively approached and separated in a vehicle (automobile) as described in Patent Document 1 below, A cushioning member having a seating surface for seating on the mounting member at one end and a contact surface for contacting the other member of the two members at the other end is provided. The clip member is formed integrally with an insertion portion to be inserted into a mounting hole formed in the mounting member, and the insertion portion and the connecting portion. The clip member is an outer portion away from the center side and the center side with the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. And a locking claw that is locked in the mounting hole of the mounting member by elastically deforming between the two sides.

In the above-described conventional vehicle cushion clip, a jig insertion groove is formed on the seating surface of the cushion member from the outer peripheral side toward the center side. The terminal end of the jig insertion groove is formed so as to face the locking release action portion of the locking claw. For example, when such a vehicle cushion clip is attached to a body panel as an attachment member in a retaining state, for example, a minus driver as a jig is inserted into the jig insertion groove, and the locking claw unlocking action portion By pressing and elastically deforming the locking claw, the vehicle cushion clip can be easily removed from the body panel.
JP 2006-153083 A

  However, in the vehicle cushion clip described in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to insert a flathead screwdriver from the side of the cushion member in order to remove the vehicle cushion clip from the body panel. For this reason, when the vehicle cushion clip is attached to a part having a wide space on the lateral side, the removal work is easy. Work may be difficult.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle cushion clip that can be easily detached from an attachment member even when attached to a narrow space.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention has a clip member that is attached to an attachment member on one side of both members that are relatively close to and separated from each other in a vehicle, and a seating surface that is seated on the attachment member at one end. In the vehicle cushion clip provided with a cushion member formed with an abutting surface that abuts against the other member of the two members at the other end portion, the clip member is disposed on the center side of the one end portion of the cushion member. The base end part, which is entirely or partially embedded in the cushion member, is formed integrally with the base end part, and protrudes from the seating surface of the cushion member to the side opposite to the contact surface, and is formed on the mounting member. The insertion portion inserted into the mounting hole is formed integrally with the insertion portion and the connecting portion, and can be elastically deformed between the center side and the outer side away from the center side using the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. Of the insertion part By elastically restoring to the outer side after elastically deforming to the center side with insertion into the attachment hole, a locking claw that is locked to the mounting hole of the mounting member is formed integrally with the locking claw, A locking release operation piece that is elastically deformable between the center side and the outer side with the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum in a state where all or part of the cushion member is embedded in the cushion member. The lock release action part of the cushion member corresponding to the position where the release operation piece is embedded is elastically bent, and the lock pawl is rotated in conjunction with the rotation of the lock release operation piece using the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. By doing so, the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released.

  In the vehicle cushion clip according to the present invention, the clip member includes the insertion portion, the locking claw, and the locking release operation piece. The locking release operation piece is formed integrally with the locking claw, and can be elastically deformed between the center side and the outer side away from the center side with the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. Further, all or part of the locking release operation piece is embedded in the cushion member. When the vehicle cushion clip attached to the attachment member is removed, the unlocking action portion of the cushion member corresponding to the embedded position of the unlocking operation piece is elastically bent. In this case, the unlocking action portion of the cushion member can be elastically bent from the contact surface side by the force of a finger or by using a work tool such as radio pliers. When the unlocking action portion of the cushion member is elastically bent, the unlocking operation piece rotates around the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. In conjunction with the rotation of the locking release operation piece, the locking claw rotates using the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. Thereby, the latching state of the latching claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released. If the cushion member is picked up in this state, the clip member can be extracted from the mounting hole of the mounting member. Therefore, the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released by elastically deflecting the locking release action part of the cushion member from the contact surface side. It can be removed from the member. As a result, even when the vehicular cushion clip is attached to a portion where the lateral space is narrow, it is easy to remove it from the attachment member.

  In carrying out the present invention, the cushion member is formed with a hollow portion that opens to the contact surface and extends to the seating surface side.In the clip member, the connecting portion extends in the direction from the distal end of the insertion portion toward the proximal end portion, The locking claw and the unlocking operation piece are positioned in this order, and the outer surface of the cushion member that functions as the unlocking action part is elastically crushed toward the center side, thereby the center side of the locking release operation piece. The latching claw may be pivoted toward the center side in conjunction with the pivoting to release the latched state between the latching claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member. In this case, the unlocking operation piece may be embedded, for example, at a position closer to the seating surface than the contact surface of the cushion member, or conversely, a position closer to the contact surface than the seating surface. You may make it embed in. That is, the distance from the connecting portion to the unlocking operation piece can be appropriately changed according to the hardness of the cushion member.

  By forming the hollow portion in the cushion member, the cushion member can be easily crushed elastically toward the center side. For this reason, even when the hardness of the cushion member is set to be high, for example, the load for releasing the lock to the lock release action portion can be reduced, and the work when removing the vehicle cushion clip from the mounting member Can be improved.

  The cushion member may be formed with a slit that facilitates elastic deformation of the cushion member toward the center side in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to the locking releasing action portion. In this case, for example, the slit can be formed in a hole shape that opens on the seating surface or the contact surface of the cushion member and reaches the outer peripheral surface of the embedded unlocking operation piece. Further, for example, it is possible to form a hole that opens on the outer surface of the cushion member and reaches the proximal end portion of the clip member. Furthermore, for example, it is possible to form a notch that opens on the outer surface of the cushion member and reaches the seating surface or the contact surface.

  By forming the slit in the cushion member, the cushion member is easily bent toward the center. For this reason, even when the hardness of the cushion member is set high, for example, it is possible to reduce the load for releasing the locking to the locking releasing action portion, and improve the workability when removing the vehicle cushion clip. Can be made.

  Further, the locking release operation piece may have a distal end projecting outward from the outer surface of the cushion member on the side opposite to the base end connected to the locking claw.

  According to this, the unlocking action part of the cushion member can be flexibly elastically using the tip of the protruding locking release operation piece as a mark. In addition, when the locking release action portion is elastically bent, an effect of easily picking the locking release operation piece can be obtained.

  Further, the locking release operation piece may be formed so that a distal end opposite to a base end connected to the locking claw is flush with an outer surface of the cushion member.

  According to this, in addition to the same effect as the case where the tip of the unlocking operation piece protrudes outward from the outer surface of the cushion member, the tip of the unlocking operation piece is cushioned. Since it is flush with the outer surface of the member, an effect of being excellent in design aesthetics can be obtained.

  In addition, the cushion member is formed with a hollow portion that opens to the contact surface and extends to the seating surface side, and in the clip member, in the direction from the distal end of the insertion portion toward the proximal end portion, The unlocking operation pieces are positioned in this order, and the wall of the hollow portion that functions as the unlocking action part is elastically pushed outward to rotate the unlocking operation pieces outward. The locking claw may be rotated to the center side in conjunction with the movement, and the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member may be released.

  By forming the hollow portion in the cushion member, the cushion member can be easily elastically pushed outward. For this reason, even when a material having high hardness is selected as the cushion member, for example, the load for releasing the locking to the unlocking action portion can be reduced, and the vehicle cushion clip is removed from the mounting member. The workability can be improved.

  In addition, the cushion member may be formed with a slit that facilitates the outward bending of the cushion member due to a load for releasing the locking to the locking releasing action portion. By forming the slit in the cushion member, the cushion member is easily bent outward. For this reason, for example, even when a material having high hardness is selected as the cushion member, the load for unlocking to the unlocking action portion can be reduced, and workability when removing the vehicle cushion clip is reduced. Can be improved.

  The unlocking operation pieces may be formed symmetrically so as to be positioned in a straight line at an angular interval of 180 degrees.

  For example, when trying to elastically crush the unlocking action part of the cushion member using a work tool such as radio pliers, or when trying to elastically push out the unlocking action part, The load by the work tool acts on the two places. Accordingly, by forming the lock release operation pieces symmetrically so as to be straight at an angular interval of 180 degrees, the lock release operation pieces can be connected to each other by a single lock release operation using a work tool. It becomes possible to simultaneously rotate the portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum, and the workability when removing the vehicle cushion clip can be improved.

  In the practice of the present invention, the cushion member and the clip member have high affinity with each other, and the same material that adheres to each other, that is, as a cushion member, for example, olefin-based thermoplastic mainly composed of polypropylene (PP). An elastomer can be used, and for example, polypropylene (PP) can be used as the clip member, and the clip member can be integrally formed, for example, by injection molding by two-color molding.

  If such a homogeneous material is used and all or part of the clip member unlocking operation piece is embedded in the cushion member, it is possible to satisfactorily prevent the detachment of both members, and with the finger force Even if it is difficult to elastically bend the locking release action portion of the cushion member, the locking release operation piece can be easily rotated using the work tool as an elastic deformation fulcrum using a work tool.

  Further, in the practice of the present invention, the cushion member and the clip member are olefinic heat mainly composed of, for example, polypropylene (PP) as a heterogeneous material having low mutual affinity and not adhering to each other, that is, the cushion member. A plastic elastomer can be used, and as a clip member, for example, polyacetal (POM) can be used, and can be integrally formed by injection molding, for example, by two-color molding.

  When all or part of the unlocking operation piece of the clip member is embedded in the cushion member using the same material, the unlocking operation piece and thus the locking claw by the adhesive action of the cushion member and the clip member. Is easily affected by the hardness of the cushion member. For this reason, if the hardness of the cushion member is set too high, the vehicle cushion clip is attached to the attachment member unless the load (insertion load) for inserting the insertion portion of the clip member into the attachment hole of the attachment member is increased. May be difficult. Moreover, unless the load (removal load) for releasing the lock on the lock release action portion of the cushion member is increased, it may be difficult to remove the vehicle cushion clip from the mounting member. At this time, when the cushion member and the clip member are formed so as to be integrally formed by injection molding using heterogeneous materials that have low mutual affinity and are not bonded to each other, Movement is allowed. Therefore, it is possible to perform attachment / detachment work of the vehicle cushion clip with respect to the attachment member with the force of a finger without using a work tool.

  In this case, the base end portion of the clip member may be formed in a stepped cylindrical shape having an annular groove portion that allows the cushion member to flow toward the center during molding.

  When the cushion member and the clip member are made of different materials that do not adhere to each other, depending on the assembly structure of both members, there is a possibility that both members may come off even after being formed integrally. When the base end portion of the clip member embedded in the cushion member is formed in a stepped cylindrical shape having an annular groove that allows the cushion member to flow toward the center side during molding, the base end portion is Not only the outer peripheral portion but also the inside is wrapped with the cushion member. For this reason, joining of both members is strengthened and separation of both members can be prevented satisfactorily.

  Moreover, it is good for the base end part of a clip member to form the notch part which accommodates the base end side of a latch release operation piece, and flows in a cushion member to the center side at the time of shaping | molding.

  Even by this, as in the case where the base end portion of the clip member is formed in a stepped cylindrical shape having an annular groove portion, the base end portion will be wrapped with the cushion member not only in the outer peripheral portion but also inside, The joining of both members is strengthened, and the separation of both members can be prevented well.

  Moreover, it is good for a latch release operation piece to have a curved-form outer peripheral surface which corresponds to the circular-arc-shaped rotation locus which uses a connection part as an elastic deformation fulcrum.

  Even when the relative movement between the cushion member and the clip member is allowed, depending on the shape of the locking release operation piece, the rotation of the locking release operation piece may be restricted by the cushion member. By allowing the unlocking operation piece to have a curved outer peripheral surface that coincides with an arcuate rotation trajectory having the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum, the restraint of the unlocking operation piece by the cushion member is eased. be able to.

(First embodiment)
Hereinafter, each embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle cushion clip 1A according to the first embodiment of the present invention as seen obliquely from below, FIG. 2 (a) is a plan view of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2 (b) is 2 in 2 (a). (B)-2 (b) front sectional view in plane (2), (c) is a side view of FIG. The vehicle cushion clip 1A is integrally provided with a cushion member 10 made of, for example, an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO) mainly composed of polypropylene (PP) and a clip member 20 made of, for example, polyacetal (POM). .

  The cushion member 10 has a truncated cone shape and is elastically deformable. At the upper end (one end) of the cushion member 10, for example, an abutting surface 11 that abuts on the movable member is formed. At the lower end (other end) of the cushion member 10, for example, a seating surface 12 that is seated on an attachment member that is a stationary member is formed. The seating surface 12 has a semicircular shape, and protrudes downward from the lower end surface of the cushion member 10. A flaky seal lip 13 is formed on the periphery of the lower end of the cushion member 10 so as to protrude below the seating surface 12. A hollow portion 14 that opens to the contact surface 11 and extends to the seating surface 12 side is formed on the center side of the upper end portion of the cushion member 10.

  3A is a perspective view of the clip member 20 as viewed obliquely from below, and FIG. 3B is a perspective view of the clip member 20 as viewed obliquely from above. FIG. 4A is a plan view of FIG. Is a front view of FIG. 3, and 4 (c) is a side view of FIG. The clip member 20 is integrally provided with a base end portion 21, an insertion portion 22, a pair of locking claws 24, 24, and a pair of locking release operation pieces 25, 25.

  The base end portion 21 is a portion encased in the cushion member 10, and is formed into a stepped cylindrical shape having an upper step portion 21 b and a lower step portion 21 c by forming an annular groove portion 21 a, and the center line L of the cushion member 10 And are arranged coaxially. A rib 21d that extends in a direction orthogonal to the pair of locking claws 24, 24 and reinforces the base end 21 is formed on the upper portion of the inner peripheral surface of the base end 21 (FIG. 1, (Refer FIG.2 (c)).

  On the outside of the upper step portion 21b, cutout portions 21b1 are formed at two positions opposed to each other in the diametrical direction. The lower surface of the lower step portion 21 c is formed so as to be substantially flush with the seating surface 12 of the cushion member 10.

  The insertion portion 22 is integrally formed at the base end portion 21 and the lower end of the base end portion 21. The insertion portion 22 is a portion that protrudes downward from the seating surface 12 of the cushion member 10 and is formed coaxially with the proximal end portion 21 and smaller in diameter than its outer diameter, and the distal end portion (lower end portion) is slightly narrower. It is formed in a cylindrical shape. On the inner peripheral surface of the insertion portion 22, ribs 22 a that extend in the axial direction and are connected to the ends of the ribs 21 c in the base end portion 21 to reinforce the insertion portion 22 are formed.

  Each locking claw 24 is formed integrally with the insertion portion 22 via the connecting portion 23. The locking claws 24 are provided so as to be positioned in a straight line at an angular interval of 180 degrees, that is, opposite to each other in the diameter direction of the insertion portion 22. Each locking claw 24 has an inclined surface that gradually becomes smaller in diameter toward the tip of the insertion portion 22, and the insertion portion 22 is formed by a slit 26 formed in the axial direction (vertical direction, vertical direction) of the insertion portion 22. And is elastically deformable between the inner side of the insertion portion 22 (centerline L side) and the outer side of the insertion portion 22 (outward side away from the centerline L) with the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum. ing.

  Each locking release operation piece 25 is substantially L-shaped, extends in parallel with the center line L, and is integrally connected to the locking claw 24 at the lower end, and in a direction perpendicular to the center line L. An operating portion 25b that is integrally connected to the upper end of the arm portion 25a at the extending proximal end is provided. A cutout portion 21e is formed in the groove portion 21a and the lower step portion 21c in the base end portion 21 (see FIGS. 3B and 4C). That is, the arm portion 25a of each locking release operation piece 25 extends from the connecting end with each locking claw 24 to the inside of the cutout portion 21e, and is radially outward from the upper end of the arm portion 25a. Each operation portion 25b extends in the direction. The operation portion 25b of each unlocking operation piece 25 is wrapped in the cushion member 10 on the upper surface, both side surfaces, and the front end surface except the lower surface thereof (see FIGS. 1 and 2B).

  The liquid cushion member 10 flows into the groove 21a and the notches 21b1 and 21e at the base end 21 during molding. As a result, separation of the base end portion 21 and the cushion member 10 in the center line L direction is prevented, and relative rotation around the center line L is prevented.

  The connecting portion 23, the locking claw 24, and the locking release operation piece 25 are positioned in this order in the direction from the distal end of the insertion portion 22 to the base end portion 21, and the locking release operation piece 25 is connected to the connection portion 23. As an elastic deformation fulcrum, it can be elastically deformed between the inner side of the insertion portion 22 (center axis L side) and the outer side of the insertion portion 22 (outward side away from the central axis L) (direction perpendicular to the central axis L). Yes. And the site | part corresponding to the embedding position of the operation part 25b of each latch release operation piece 25 is fulfill | performing the function as the latch release action | operation part 15a among the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 (refer FIG.2 (b)). ) The locking claw 24 rotates in conjunction with the rotation of the locking release operation piece 25 toward the center line L side by elastically crushing the locking release action portion 15a. . A protrusion-shaped mark portion 15a1 is formed on the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 so as to correspond to the embedded position of the operation portion 25b of the unlocking operation piece 25 (see FIG. 1).

  Next, the operation of the vehicle cushion clip 1A will be described with reference to FIGS. First, an operation when the vehicle cushion clip 1A is attached to, for example, the attachment hole 31 of the body panel 30 as an attachment member will be described. Here, the inner diameter of the mounting hole 31 of the body panel 30 is set to be larger than the outer diameter of the insertion portion 22 of the clip member 20 and is larger than the outermost diameter of the pair of locking claws 24, 24 in the natural state. Is also set to a small diameter.

  First, the insertion portion 22 of the clip member 20 is inserted into the mounting hole 31 of the body panel 30 (see FIGS. 5A and 5B). Since the insertion portion 22 is tapered, the insertion portion 22 can be easily inserted through the attachment hole 31. Since the outermost diameter of the pair of locking claws 24, 24 is larger than the inner diameter of the mounting hole 31, when the insertion portion 22 is pushed into the mounting hole 31 as it is, each locking claw 24 elastically deforms each connecting portion 23. It pivots inward of the insertion portion 22 as a fulcrum. When the mounting holes 31 of the body panel 30 are disposed on the cushion member 10 side beyond the respective locking claws 24, the respective locking claws 24 are arranged outwardly of the insertion portion 22 using the respective connecting portions 23 as elastic deformation fulcrums. Elastically restored to the side. As a result, the insertion portion 22 of the clip member 20 is held in a retaining state in the mounting hole 31 of the body panel 30, and waterproofing and dustproofing are achieved by the seal lip portion 13.

  Next, an operation for removing the vehicle cushion clip 1A attached to the attachment hole 31 of the body panel 30 will be described. First, using the mark portion 15a1 provided on the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 as a guide, both locking release action portions 15a and 15a of the cushion member 10 are elastically crushed using a work tool T such as radio pliers ( (See FIG. 6). In this case, it is advisable to protect the both unlocking action portions 15a, 15a with tape or the like so that the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 does not leave marks due to the work tool T.

  When each unlocking operation piece 25 rotates to the center line L side using the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum, each locking claw 24 rotates to the center line L side in conjunction therewith, The locked state with the mounting hole 31 of the body panel 30 is released. If the cushion member 10 is picked up in this state, the vehicle cushion clip 1 </ b> A can be extracted from the body panel 30.

  As is clear from the above description, in the first embodiment, each of the unlocking action portions 15a and 15a is elastically crushed from the upper side (the contact surface 11 side) of the cushion member 10, thereby Since the locking state between the locking claw 24 and the mounting hole 31 of the mounting member 30 is released, the vehicle cushion clip 1 </ b> A can be removed from the body panel 30. Thereby, even when the vehicle cushion clip 1 </ b> A is attached to a portion where the space on the lateral side is narrow, the removal work from the body panel 30 is easy.

  Moreover, in this 1st Embodiment, the latch release operation piece 25 is mutually symmetrically formed so that it may be located in a straight line at an angular interval of 180 degree | times. As a result, both the unlocking operation pieces 25 and 25 can be simultaneously rotated by using the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum by one unlocking operation using the work tool T. Workability at the time of removing 1A can be improved.

  Moreover, in this 1st Embodiment, both members 10 and 20 have low mutual affinity, and the dissimilar materials which cannot mutually adhere so that the relative movement of the cushion member 10 and the latch release operation piece 25 is accept | permitted. For example, the cushion member 10 is made of an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer whose main component is polypropylene (PP), and the clip member 20 is made of polyacetal (POM), so that the cushion member 10 and the clip member 20 are molded in two colors. It is integrally formed by injection molding.

  Accordingly, even when the hardness of the cushion member 10 is set high, the relative movement between the cushion member 10 and the unlocking operation piece 25 of the clip member 20 is allowed, so that the attachment of the vehicle cushion clip 1 to the body panel 30 is allowed. The removal work becomes easy.

  In addition, an annular groove 21a that allows the cushion member 10 to flow toward the center line L during molding is formed at the base end portion 21 of the clip member 20 embedded in the cushion member 10, and each unlocking operation is performed. A notch 21e that accommodates the proximal end side of the operation portion 25b of the piece 25 and that allows the cushion member 10 to flow toward the center line L during molding is formed.

  Thereby, since a part of base end part 21 comes to be embedded in the cushion member 10, joining of the cushion member 10 and the clip member 20 is strengthened, and it can prevent detachment | leave of both members 10 and 20 now favorably. it can.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, the vehicle cushion clip 1B of the second embodiment will be described. In the first embodiment, the lower surface of the operation portion 25b of each lock release operation piece 25 is not wrapped in the cushion member 10 so that each lock release operation piece 25 can be easily rotated with respect to the cushion member 10. However, in the vehicle cushion clip 1B of the second embodiment, for example, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the lower surface of each operation portion 25 b is configured to be wrapped in the cushion member 10. However, in this vehicle cushion clip 1B, a slit 16B is formed to facilitate elastic deformation of the cushion member 10 toward the center line L side in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing operation portion 15a. Yes.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, the base end portion 21 of the clip member 20 is formed in a cylindrical shape having no annular groove portion 21a, and the base end side of the operation portion 25b is accommodated in the notch portion 21e. It has come to be. Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, members or parts that perform the same functions as those of the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted. The same applies to the second and subsequent embodiments.

  Each slit 16B is formed in the shape of a shallow slot that opens in the seating surface 12 and reaches the lower surface of each operation portion 25b. According to the second embodiment, the cushion member 10 is easily bent toward the center line L side by the formation of the slit 16B. Thereby, even when the hardness of the cushion member 10 is set high, it is possible to reduce the load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing action portion 15a, and to improve the workability when removing the vehicle cushion clip 1B. Can be improved.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1C according to a third embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1 </ b> C, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, elastic deformation of the cushion member 10 toward the center line L side with a load for unlocking each locking release operation portion 15 a is easy. A slit 16C is formed. Each slit 16C is formed in a deep long hole shape that opens to the contact surface 11 and reaches the upper surface of each operation portion 25b. Also according to the third embodiment, the cushion member 10 is easily bent toward the center line L side by the formation of the slit 16C.

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1D of the fourth embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1D, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, it is easy to elastically deform the cushion member 10 toward the centerline L side in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing operation portion 15a. A slit 16D is formed. Each slit 16D is formed in a deep hole shape that opens on the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 above each operation portion 25b and reaches each notch portion 21e of the base end portion 21. Also according to the fourth embodiment, the cushion member 10 is easily bent toward the center line L side by the formation of the slit 16D.

  In the fourth embodiment, the operation portion 25b of each unlocking operation piece 25 has a curved outer peripheral surface 25b1 that coincides with an arcuate rotation trajectory having the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum. . Thereby, restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can be eased.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1E according to a fifth embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1E, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, each unlocking operation piece 25 to the center line L side due to a load for unlocking each locking release operation part 15a is provided. A slit 16E that facilitates elastic deformation is formed. The slits 16E are provided to face each other so as to sandwich the operation portions 25b. The slits 16E extend upward from the seal lip portion 13 of the cushion member 10 and are also proximal to the clip member 20 from the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10. The cutout portion 21e reaches the cutout portion 21e.

  In the fifth embodiment, the formation of the slits 16E makes it easy for the lock release operation pieces 25 together with the lock release operation portions 15a to bend toward the center line L side. Moreover, since the operation part 25b has the curved outer peripheral surface 25b1, the restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can also be eased.

(Sixth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1F according to a sixth embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1F, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, elastic deformation of the cushion member 10 toward the center line L with the load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing operation portion 15a is easy. A slit 16F is formed. The slit 16 </ b> F extends in a direction orthogonal to each of the unlocking operation pieces 25 and has a horizontal hole shape penetrating from the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10 to the hollow portion 14. In the sixth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the longitudinal length of the base end portion 21 in the clip member 10 is set to be short, and the operation portion 25 b of each locking release operation piece 25 is the base end portion 21. It protrudes upward from the upper surface of.

  In the sixth embodiment, the formation of the slit 16F makes it easier for the cushion member 10 to bend toward the center line L side. Moreover, since the operation part 25b has the curved outer peripheral surface 25b1, the restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can also be eased.

(Seventh embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1G according to a seventh embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1G, as shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, the cushion member 10 is easily elastically deformed toward the center line L side in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing operation portion 15a. A slit 16G is formed. The slit 16 </ b> G extends in a direction orthogonal to each locking release operation piece 25 and has a notch shape that opens to the contact surface 11, the outer surface 15, and the hollow portion 14 of the cushion member 10.

  In the seventh embodiment, the formation of the slit 16G makes it easier for the cushion member 10 to bend toward the center line L side. Moreover, since the operation part 25b has the curved outer peripheral surface 25b1, the restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can also be eased.

(Eighth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1H according to an eighth embodiment will be described. In this vehicle cushion clip 1H, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, it is easy to elastically deform the cushion member 10 toward the center line L side in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to each locking releasing operation portion 15a. A slit 16H is formed. The slit 16 </ b> H extends in a direction orthogonal to each locking release operation piece 25, and is formed in a cutout shape that opens in the seal lip portion 13, the outer surface 15, and the hollow portion 14 of the cushion member 10.

  In the eighth embodiment, the formation of the slit 16H makes it easier for the cushion member 10 to bend toward the center line L side. Moreover, since the operation part 25b has the curved outer peripheral surface 25b1, the restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can also be eased.

(Ninth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1J according to a ninth embodiment will be described. In the vehicle cushion clip 1J, as shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, the tip of the operation portion 25b of each locking release operation piece 25 protrudes outward from the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10.

  According to the ninth embodiment, each locking release action portion 15a of the cushion member 10 can be elastically crushed by using the tip of the protruding operation portion 25b as a mark. Moreover, when each locking release action part 15a is crushed elastically, the effect that it is easy to pick each operation part 25b is acquired. Moreover, since the operation part 25b has the curved outer peripheral surface 25b1, the restraint of each locking release operation piece 25 by the cushion member 10 can also be eased.

(10th Embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1K according to a tenth embodiment will be described. In the vehicle cushion clip 1K, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, the tip of the operation portion 25b of each locking release operation piece 25 is formed to be flush with the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10. .

  According to the tenth embodiment, it is possible to obtain the same effect as when the tip of the operation portion 25b of each unlocking operation piece 25 protrudes outward from the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10. In addition, since the tip of each operation portion 25b is flush with the outer side surface 15 of the cushion member 10, an effect of being excellent in design aesthetics can be obtained.

(Eleventh embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1L according to an eleventh embodiment will be described. In the first to tenth embodiments, the operation part 25b of each locking release operation piece 25 is configured to be embedded at a position closer to the seating surface 12 than the contact surface 11 of the cushion member 10, for example, FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, by setting the arm length of the arm portion 25 a of each unlocking operation piece 25 to be longer, the operation portion 25 b of each locking release operation piece 25 is in contact with the contact surface than the seating surface 12. 11 may be embedded at a position close to 11.

  According to the eleventh embodiment, as the operation portion 25b of each unlocking operation piece 25 is embedded at a position close to the contact surface 11 of the cushion member 10, each unlocking operation part in the cushion member 10 is performed. Since 15a comes to be located above the outer surface 15 of the cushion member 10, it becomes easy to pick each operation part 25a without opening the work tool T such as radio pliers widely, and the cushion member 10 is elastic. The workability of crushing can be improved.

(Twelfth embodiment)
Next, a vehicle cushion clip 1M according to a twelfth embodiment will be described. In the first to eleventh embodiments, the connecting portion 23, the locking claw 24, and the locking release operation piece 25 are positioned in this order in the direction from the distal end of the insertion portion 22 to the proximal end portion 21 in the clip member 20. Instead of this, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 to FIG. 32, the locking claw 24, the connecting portion 23, and the locking release in the direction from the distal end of the insertion portion 22 to the proximal end portion 21 in the clip member 20. You may comprise so that the operation piece 25 may be located in this order.

  As shown in FIG. 30, the cushion member 10 is formed with a slit 16M similar to the slit 16G of the vehicle cushion clip 1G according to the seventh embodiment. As shown in FIG. 31B and FIG. 32, the connecting portion 23 is a notch portion 21 e of the base end portion 21 in the vicinity of the connection portion between the locking claw 24 and the arm portion 25 a of the locking release operation piece 25. Are projecting from both side surfaces of the, and are connected to the locking claws 24.

  In the twelfth embodiment, the inner surface of the unlocking operation piece 25 is substantially coincident with the inner wall surface of the hollow portion 14, and each of the unlocking operation pieces 25 is elastically pushed and widened. The locking claw 24 rotates to the center line L side in conjunction with the outward rotation of the release operation piece 25 away from the center line L.

  That is, when each locking release operation piece 25 rotates to the center line L side with the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum, each locking claw 24 rotates to the outside of the insertion portion 22 in conjunction therewith. On the contrary, when each of the unlocking operation pieces 25 rotates outwardly away from the center line L using the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum, the locking claw 24 moves inward of the insertion portion 22 in conjunction therewith. It is designed to rotate.

  According to the twelfth embodiment, as shown in FIG. 33, each unlocking operation piece 25 is elastically expanded by using a work tool T such as a radio pliers and thereby each unlocking operation piece 25. Are rotated using the connecting portions 23 as elastic deformation fulcrums so that they are separated from each other. In conjunction with the rotation of each locking release operation piece 25, each locking claw 24 rotates to the center line L side, and the locked state between each locking claw 24 and the mounting hole 31 of the body panel 30 is released. The If the cushion member 10 is pulled up in this state, the vehicle cushion clip 1M can be removed from the body panel 30.

  In the twelfth embodiment, the locking state of each locking claw 24 and the mounting hole 31 of the mounting member 30 is released by elastically expanding each locking release operation piece 25, so that the vehicle cushion The clip 1M can be removed from the body panel 30. Thereby, similarly to the above-described embodiments, even when the vehicle cushion clip 1M is attached to a portion where the lateral space is narrow, the removal work from the body panel 30 is facilitated.

  In the first to twelfth embodiments, a part of the base end portion 21 of the clip member 20 and a part of the unlocking operation piece 25 are configured to be embedded in the cushion member 10. 21 may be configured to be embedded in the cushion member 10.

  In addition, the cushion clip 1A for a vehicle has a cushioning member 10 made of an olefin-based thermoplastic elastomer (TPO) mainly composed of polypropylene (PP), and a homogeneous material having high mutual affinity and adhering to each other, and polypropylene. The clip member 20 made of (PP) may be integrally provided. Thus, even if the cushion member 10 and the clip member 20 are formed of the same material, the slits 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 16G, 16H, and 16M provided in each of the above-described embodiments make the cushion member 10 The unlocking action portion 15a or the unlocking operation piece 25 itself can be flexed easily and elastically, whereby the unlocking operation piece 25 can be easily rotated using the connecting portion 23 as an elastic deformation fulcrum. it can.

  In the first to twelfth embodiments, the pair of locking claws 24 and 24 are both movable claws, but one locking claw may be a fixed claw. Further, two or more locking claws and locking release operation pieces may be provided.

  Moreover, in each said embodiment, when the elastic bending to the center side or the outward side of a cushion member is ensured, it is possible to abbreviate | omit a hollow part or a slit suitably.

The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1A for vehicles which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention from diagonally downward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 2 (b) -2 (b) surface in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the clip member 20 of FIG. 1 from diagonally downward. (B) is the perspective view similarly seen from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. FIG. 4B is a front view of FIG. (C) is a side view of FIG. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the state before attaching the cushion clip 1A for vehicles to the body panel 30. FIG. (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the state after attaching the cushion clip 1A for vehicles to the body panel 30. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the state which removes the cushion clip 1A for vehicles from the body panel 30. FIG. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1B for vehicles which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention from diagonally downward. Front sectional drawing of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the clip member 20 of FIG. 7 from diagonally upward. The perspective view which looked at 1C of vehicle cushion clips which concern on 3rd Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 11 (b) -11 (b) surface in (a). The perspective view which looked at cushion clip 1D for vehicles concerning a 4th embodiment of the present invention from the slanting lower part. FIG. 13 is a front sectional view of FIG. 12. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1E for vehicles which concerns on 5th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is a front view of FIG. (C) is a side view of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1F for vehicles which concerns on 6th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 17 (b) -17 (b) plane in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the clip member 20 of FIG. 16 from diagonally upward. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1G for vehicles which concerns on 7th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 20 (b) -20 (b) plane in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1H for vehicles which concerns on 8th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 22 (b) -22 (b) surface in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1J for vehicles concerning 9th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally upward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 24 (b) -24 (b) plane in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1K for vehicles which concerns on 10th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally downward. FIG. 26 is a front sectional view of FIG. 25. (A) is front sectional drawing of the cushion clip 1L for vehicles which concerns on 11th Embodiment of this invention. (B) is a side view of (a). The perspective view which looked at the clip member 20 of FIG. 27 from diagonally upward. The perspective view which looked at the cushion clip 1M for vehicles which concerns on 12th Embodiment of this invention from diagonally downward. (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is front sectional drawing in the 30 (b) -30 (b) plane in (a). (C) is a side view of FIG. (A) is the perspective view which looked at the clip member 20 of FIG. 29 from diagonally downward. (B) is the principal part enlarged view of (a). (A) is a top view of FIG. (B) is a front view of FIG. (C) is front sectional drawing in the 32 (c) -32 (c) plane in (a). (D) is a back sectional view in the 32 (d) -32 (d) plane in (b). Explanatory drawing which shows the state which removes the cushion clip 1M for vehicles from the body panel 30. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1A to 1M Vehicle cushion clip L Center line T Work tool 10 Cushion member 11 Contact surface 12 Seating surface 14 Hollow portion 15 Outer surface 15a Unlocking action site 16B, 16C, 16D, 16E, 16F, 16G, 16H, 16M Slit 20 Clip member 21 Base end portion 21a Groove portion 21e Notch portion 22 Insertion portion 23 Connecting portion (elastic deformation fulcrum)
24 locking claw 25 locking release operation piece 25a arm part 25b operation part 25b1 outer peripheral surface 30 body panel (mounting member)
31 Mounting hole

Claims (13)

A clip member attached to an attachment member on one side of both members relatively approaching / separating in the vehicle, and a seating surface to be seated on the attachment member at one end portion are formed at the other end portion. In the vehicle cushion clip provided with a cushion member formed with a contact surface that contacts the other member,
The clip member has a base end portion that is entirely or partially embedded in the cushion member on the center side of one end portion of the cushion member;
An insertion portion that is formed integrally with the base end portion, protrudes from the seating surface of the cushion member to the opposite side of the contact surface, and is inserted into an attachment hole formed in the attachment member;
The insertion portion and the connecting portion are integrally formed, and the connecting portion is used as an elastic deformation fulcrum, and is elastically deformable between the center side and the outer side away from the center side. A locking claw that is locked to the mounting hole of the mounting member by elastically restoring to the outer side after elastically deforming to the center side with insertion into the mounting hole,
It is formed integrally with the locking claw and can be elastically deformed between the center side and the outer side with the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum in a state where all or part of the cushion member is embedded. And an unlocking operation piece to be
The locking release action portion of the cushion member corresponding to the embedded position of the locking release operation piece is elastically bent, and interlocked with the rotation of the lock release operation piece using the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. A vehicular cushion clip, wherein the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released by rotating the locking claw.   The cushion member is formed with a hollow portion that opens to the contact surface and extends toward the seating surface. In the clip member, the connecting portion extends in a direction from the distal end of the insertion portion toward the proximal end portion. The engaging claw and the unlocking operation piece are positioned in this order, and the engagement member is elastically crushed toward the center side by the outer surface of the cushion member functioning as the unlocking action part. The locking claw rotates to the center side in conjunction with the rotation of the locking release operation piece to the center side, and the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released. The cushion clip for vehicles of Claim 1 comprised by these.   The slit which makes the said cushion member easy to bend to the said center side of the cushion member accompanying the load for the latch release to the said latch release action part is formed. Cushion clip for vehicles.   The locking release operation piece has a distal end opposite to a base end on a side connected to the locking claw, and protrudes outward from an outer surface of the cushion member. The cushion clip for vehicles of Claim 1.   The locking release operation piece is formed so that a tip opposite to a base end connected to the locking claw is flush with an outer surface of the cushion member. The cushion clip for vehicles of any one of Claims.   The cushion member is formed with a hollow portion that opens to the contact surface and extends toward the seating surface. In the clip member, the locking member extends in a direction from the distal end of the insertion portion toward the proximal end portion. The claw, the connecting portion, and the unlocking operation piece are positioned in this order, and elastically pushes the wall surface of the hollow portion that functions as the unlocking action portion outward toward the outer side. The locking claw rotates to the center side in conjunction with the rotation of the locking release operation piece outward, so that the locking state between the locking claw and the mounting hole of the mounting member is released. The cushion clip for vehicles of Claim 1 comprised by these.   7. The slit according to claim 1 or 6, wherein the cushion member is formed with a slit for facilitating the outward bending of the cushion member in accordance with a load for releasing the locking to the locking releasing action portion. The vehicle cushion clip as described.   The vehicular cushion clip according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the unlocking operation pieces are symmetrically formed so as to be positioned in a straight line at an angular interval of 180 degrees.   The said cushion member and the said clip member are high in mutual affinity, and are integrally formed by injection molding using the homogeneous materials which mutually adhere. Cushion clip for vehicle.   The cushion member and the clip member are integrally formed by injection molding using heterogeneous materials that have low mutual affinity and are not bonded to each other. Cushion clip for vehicles.   11. The vehicle cushion clip according to claim 10, wherein a base end portion of the clip member is formed in a stepped cylindrical shape having an annular groove portion that allows the cushion member to flow toward the center during molding.   The notch part which accommodates the base end side of the said latch release operation piece and flows the said cushion member to the said center side at the time of shaping | molding is formed in the base end part of the said clip member. The vehicle cushion clip as described.   The vehicular cushion clip according to any one of claims 9 to 12, wherein the unlocking operation piece has a curved outer peripheral surface coinciding with an arcuate rotation trajectory having the connecting portion as an elastic deformation fulcrum. .

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