JP2012132512A - Belt clamp for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a belt clamp for a vehicle, with which a dimension in a height direction or a width direction of a member to be bound is regulated to dispose the member to be bound in a prescribed space and to effectively use the space.SOLUTION: The belt clamp includes: a belt 2 that binds a member to be bound at a prescribed position; a buckle 3 that holds the member to be bound in a bound state by locking a locking tooth of the belt; a locking leg 4 for mounting the buckle to a solid member (body panel); a first dimension regulating member 11 provided on an upper face of the buckle 3; and a second dimension regulating member 12 provided on a base end side of the belt, to be locked with the first dimension regulating member 11 as adjustable for the dimension of length.

Description

  The present invention relates to a belt clamp for a vehicle, and more particularly to a belt clamp for a vehicle that regulates a dimension in a height direction or a width direction of a bound member and arranges the bound member in a predetermined space.

The vehicle belt clamp is used for bundling a member to be bound such as a wire harness wired in the vehicle, and a vehicle belt clamp as shown in FIG. 11 is known. This conventional vehicle belt clamp will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in the figure, the belt clamp 50 includes a buckle 51, a belt 52, a stabilizer 53, and a locking leg 54, each of which is integrally formed of synthetic resin.

  Then, the outer periphery of the binding member W placed on the upper surface 51 a of the buckle 51 is wound around the belt 52, and the tip of the belt 52 is inserted into the introduction path 51 b of the buckle 51. A locking piece (not shown) is formed in the introduction path 51b, and a locking tooth (not shown) formed on the surface of the belt 52 is locked to the locking piece, whereby a member to be bound is formed. W is held in a bundled state.

  In this way, after binding a predetermined portion of the member to be bound W with the belt clamp 50, the locking leg 54 of each belt clamp 50 is inserted into a mounting hole previously opened in a body panel of a vehicle or the like. Thereby, the belt clamp 50 is attached to a body panel of a vehicle or the like, and the member to be bound W is fixed to the vehicle body in a state of being restrained by the belt.

JP 2006-292033 A

By the way, when attaching the belt clamp 50 that binds the members to be bound W to a body panel such as a vehicle, in order to avoid interference with parts such as electrical parts attached to the body panel of the vehicle, wiring that bypasses the parts Was sometimes done.
The detour wiring will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 12 is a plan view showing a detour wiring state using a conventional vehicle belt clamp, and FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG.

As shown in the figure, a part X such as an electrical component is attached to a body panel P1 of a vehicle or the like, and a belt clamp 50 that binds the binding members W is attached to a body panel P2 of the vehicle or the like. The distance H between the body panel P1 and the body panel P2 is smaller than the sum of the height H1 of the part X and the height H2 of the belt clamp 50.
Therefore, it is not possible to perform wiring for routing the part to be bound W below the part X, and it is necessary to bypass the part X as shown in FIG. 12 and use the part to be bound W in excess. There was a technical problem to do.

Further, since wiring is performed while bypassing the part X, there is a technical problem that the space between the body panels cannot be used effectively.
In particular, when the width dimension L1 of the space below the part X is larger than the width dimension L2 of the belt clamp 50, if the belt clamp 50 can be arranged in the space below the part X, the space can be used more effectively. Nevertheless, since the height H2 of the belt clamp is higher than the height (H-H1) of the lower space of the component, there is a technical problem that it cannot be arranged.

On the other hand, although not shown, when the distance H between the body panel P1 and the body panel P2 is larger than the sum of the height H1 of the part X and the height H2 of the belt clamp 50, Wiring for routing the member W below the part X can be performed.
However, when the width dimension L2 of the belt clamp 50 is larger than the width dimension L1 of the lower space of the part X, when the belt clamp 50 is disposed in the lower space of the part X, the belt clamp 50 moves from the lower space of the part X. Arranged to protrude.
That is, there is a technical problem that not only the space between the part X and the belt clamp 50 cannot be used effectively, but also the side space (space in the width direction) of the part X cannot be used effectively.

  The present invention has been made under the circumstances as described above, and by restricting the dimension in the height direction or the width direction of the member to be bound, the member to be bound can be arranged in a predetermined space, and the space An object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle belt clamp capable of effectively using the above.

  A vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention, which has been made to solve the above-described problems, includes a belt that binds a predetermined portion of a member to be bound, and a locking tooth of the belt, thereby locking the member to be bound. A buckle that is held in a bundled state, a locking leg for attaching the buckle to a solid member, a first dimension restricting member provided on the upper surface of the buckle, and a length dimension of the first dimension restricting member , And a second dimension regulating member provided on the base end side of the belt.

As described above, the first dimension regulating member provided on the upper surface of the buckle, and the first dimension regulating member provided on the base end side of the belt, the length dimension of which is locked to the first dimension regulating member so as to be adjustable. Since the second dimension regulating member is provided, the length dimension from the buckle can be adjusted (variable) by the second dimension regulating member.
As a result, the dimension in the height direction or the width direction of the member to be bound can be restricted to a predetermined dimension, the member to be bound can be arranged in a predetermined space, and the space can be effectively used.

Here, the first dimension regulating member includes a columnar portion provided in a direction orthogonal to the introduction path formed in the buckle, and a locking portion formed in the columnar portion, and the second dimension. The restricting member is an L-shaped member provided at the base end portion of the belt, and includes a flat plate-like size restricting portion provided at the base end portion of the belt, and a curved portion of the belt at one end portion of the dimension restricting portion. It is desirable that a locked portion formed by bending at a right angle is provided on the direction side, and the locked portion is locked to the locking portion of the first dimension regulating member.
Thus, since the 2nd dimension control member is formed in the L-shaped member, the swelling of a to-be-bundled member etc. can be suppressed and exact dimension control can be made.

Further, it is desirable that a plate-shaped retaining portion with which the second dimension regulating member abuts is formed on one end side in a direction perpendicular to the introduction path of the columnar part of the first dimension regulating member.
Since the retaining portion is formed in this way, when the second dimension regulating member is inserted and locked into the first dimension regulating member, the second dimension regulating member falls off from the first dimension regulating member. Can be prevented.

  According to the present invention, a belt clamp for a vehicle that can arrange a member to be bound in a predetermined space by restricting the height or width dimension of the member to be bound, and can effectively use the space. Can be obtained.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view for explaining the assembly operation of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a front view showing the assembled state of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a front view showing a first binding state of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a first binding state of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a plan view showing a usage state of one embodiment of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. FIG. 8 is a front view showing a second binding state of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a second binding state of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 10 is a front view showing another embodiment of the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention. FIG. 11 is a front view showing a conventional vehicle belt clamp. FIG. 12 is a plan view showing a detour wiring state using a conventional vehicle belt clamp. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG.

  DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of a vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, in one embodiment described below, the case where the dimension in the height direction is regulated will be described as an example. However, the vehicle belt clamp according to the present invention is arranged in the height direction or the width direction of the member to be bound. The dimensions are restricted, and the present invention is not limited to those that regulate the dimensions in the height direction.

  As shown in the figure, a vehicular belt clamp 1 includes a belt 2 for binding a predetermined portion of a member to be bound W and a locking tooth 2a of the belt 2 as shown in FIG. The buckle 3 that holds the member to be bundled W in a bundled state is provided. The vehicle belt clamp 1 includes a locking leg 4 attached by being inserted into a mounting hole (not shown) of a body panel (solid member) such as a vehicle, and the locking leg 4 connected to a body panel such as a vehicle. When attached to (solid member), it has a stabilizer 5 that stabilizes the attached state of the belt clamp 1.

  The vehicle belt clamp 1 is characterized in that the height regulating member 10 (dimension regulating member) is provided. The height restricting member 10 is provided between the belt 2 and the buckle 3, and the height restricting member 10 is provided on the upper surface 3 a of the buckle 3 and extends in the height direction. A regulating member 11 (first dimension regulating member) and a second height regulating member 12 (second dimension regulating member) provided on the base end side of the belt 2 are provided.

The first height regulating member 11 is provided in a direction orthogonal to the introduction path 3b formed in the buckle 3 (in the width direction of the introduction path 3b) and extends in the upward direction (height direction). 11a and a locking portion 11b composed of a plurality of convex plate portions formed on the side surface of the columnar portion 11a (a surface orthogonal to the introduction path 3b).
The locking portion 11b extends in the direction of the inlet 3b1 and the outlet 3b2 of the introduction path 3b, and is formed by a plurality of plate portions formed at a predetermined interval upward (in the height direction).
Further, a plate-shaped retaining portion 11c is formed on one end portion side of the columnar portion 11a in a direction orthogonal to the introduction path 3b.

  The first height regulating member 11, the buckle 3, the locking leg 4, and the stabilizer 5 are integrally formed of a hard synthetic resin such as polypropylene or polyamide.

The second height regulating member 12 is an L-shaped member provided at the base end portion of the belt 2. The second height regulating member 12 includes a flat plate-like height regulating portion 12a provided at the base end portion of the belt 2 and one end portion of the height regulating portion 12a on the bending direction side of the belt 2. , And a locked portion 12b formed by bending at a right angle. This locked portion 12 b is locked to the first height regulating member 11.
Thus, since the 2nd dimension control member is formed in the L-shaped member, the swelling of a to-be-bundled member etc. can be suppressed and exact dimension control can be made.

On the upper surface of the height restricting portion 12a, a reinforcing portion 12a1 that is integrally formed with the height restricting portion 12a and that suppresses bending is provided. The reinforcing member 12a1 has a semicircular arc-shaped cross section, and extends from the locked portion 12b end side to the belt 2 end side.
Further, a stepped groove portion 12b1 into which the columnar portion 11a of the height regulating member 11 and the locking portion 11b are inserted is formed in the locked portion 12b. The stepped groove portion 12b1 extends in a direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the belt 2, and an insertion port into which the columnar portion 11a and the locking portion 11b are inserted is provided on one end side and the bottom surface side of the stepped groove portion 12b1. It is open.

  The second height regulating member 12 and the belt 2 are formed of the same material as the first height regulating member 11, the buckle 3, the locking leg 4, and the stabilizer 5, for example, polypropylene and polyamide.

In order to attach the second height regulating member 12 configured in this way to the first height regulating member 11, the locking portion 11b is inserted into the locked portion 12b from the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. As a result, the stepped groove 12b1 (the locked portion 12b) is locked to the locking portion 11b.
As a result, the first height regulating member 11 and the second height regulating member 12 are integrated to form the vehicle belt clamp 1 having the height regulating member 10.
In addition, when the latching | locking part 11b is inserted in the to-be-latched part 12b, the 2nd height control member 12 contact | abuts to the retaining part 11c. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the second dimension regulating member from dropping from the first dimension regulating member.

And when bundling the to-be-bundled member W using the belt clamp 1 for vehicles comprised in this way, first, the interference with components etc. is considered and the height of the belt clamp 50 permitted is investigated.
As a result of this investigation, when it is necessary to make the height of the belt clamp 50 the lowest (height h1), as shown in FIG. 4, the second height regulating member 12 is attached at the lowest position. .
That is, the locking portion 11b is inserted and integrated into the locked portion 12b so that all the stepped groove portions 12b1 of the second height regulating member 12 are locked to the locking portion 11b.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the outer periphery of the binding member W placed on the upper surface 3 a of the buckle 3 is wound around the belt 2, and the tip of the belt 2 is inserted into the introduction path 3 b of the buckle 3. A locking piece (not shown) is formed in the introduction path 3b, and a locking tooth 2a formed on the surface of the belt 2 is locked to the locking piece, whereby the member to be bound W is bound. Kept in a state.

  After the predetermined portion of the member to be bound W is bound by the belt clamp 1 in this way, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, each belt clamp 1 opens the locking leg 4 in a body panel such as a vehicle in advance. The belt clamp 1 is attached to a body panel of a vehicle or the like by being inserted into attachment holes (both not shown). As a result, the to-be-bound member W is fixed to the vehicle body in a state of being restrained by the belt.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 7, the distance H between the body panel P1 and the body panel P2 is larger than the sum of the height H1 of the part X and the height h1 of the belt clamp 1.
Therefore, it is possible to perform wiring for routing the member to be bound W below the part X, and it is possible to perform wiring in a straight line as shown in FIG. In addition, the space below the part X can be effectively used.

Further, when the belt clamp 1 is used in different places, the allowable height of the belt clamp 1 is also different.
For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, when the stepped groove portion 12b1 is formed with a gap Δh (the plate portion of the locking portion 11b is spaced Δh) and the height of the belt clamp 1 is the lowest (high If the height h1) can be increased by 2Δh, the engaging portion 11b of the first height regulating member 11 is inserted into the second step or lower from the stepped groove 12b1 of the second height regulating member 12, They are stopped and integrated (in FIG. 8, the locking portion 11b is indicated by hatching for easy understanding).
Thereby, the height of the belt clamp 1 can be set to h2 (h1 + 2Δh).

  Thus, the height of the first height regulating member 11 can be adjusted by adjusting the insertion position of the locking portion 11b into the stepped groove 12b1 of the second height regulating member 12. It is possible to achieve an optimum height corresponding to the height of the space in which the belt clamp 1 is disposed.

In the above embodiment, the stepped groove 12b1 is shown as the locked portion 12b. However, the shape of the stepped groove 12b1 may be changed to a sawtooth shape.
That is, as shown in FIG. 10, the shape of the locking portion composed of a plurality of convex plate portions is a serrated locking portion 11 d having an inclined surface 11 e that tapers upward, and the locked portion The shape of the groove portion may be a sawtooth-shaped groove portion 12b2 corresponding to the locking portion 11d.
Thus, when the latching | locking part 11d and the groove part 12b2 are formed, it can integrate by inserting (pushing in) the 2nd height control member 12 from the 1st height control member 11 upper direction.

Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it demonstrated that it could be made the optimal height according to the height of the space which arrange | positions the belt clamp 1, depending on how to use, the space of the space which arrange | positions the belt clamp 1 is demonstrated. It is possible to make the optimum width according to the width.
That is, in the belt clamp 1, the length dimension in one direction can be adjusted to an optimum length dimension, and the length dimension in the height direction or the width direction can be regulated to a predetermined length dimension.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Belt clamp 2 Belt 3 Buckle 4 Locking leg 5 Stabilizer 10 Height control member (dimension control member)
11 First height regulating member (first dimension regulating member)
11a Columnar part 11b Locking part 11c Stopping plate 11d Locking part 11e Slope part 12 Second height regulating member (second dimension regulating member)
12a Height regulating part (dimension regulating member)
12a1 Reinforcement part 12b Locked part 12b1 Stepped groove part 12b2 Sawtooth groove part

Claims (3)

A belt that binds a predetermined portion of the members to be bound;
A buckle that holds the member to be bound in a bundled state by locking the locking teeth of the belt;
A locking leg for attaching the buckle to the solid member;
A first dimension regulating member provided on the upper surface of the buckle;
A second dimension regulating member provided on the base end side of the belt, the length dimension of which is locked to the first dimension regulating member in an adjustable manner;
A belt clamp for a vehicle, comprising: The first dimension regulating member includes a columnar portion provided in a direction orthogonal to the introduction path formed in the buckle, and a locking portion formed in the columnar portion,
The second dimension restricting member is an L-shaped member provided at the base end portion of the belt, and is provided with a flat plate size restricting portion provided at the base end portion of the belt and one end portion of the dimension restricting portion. A bent portion formed at a right angle on the bending direction side of the belt,
The vehicle belt clamp according to claim 1, wherein the locked portion is locked to a locking portion of the first dimension regulating member.   The plate-shaped retaining portion with which the second dimension regulating member abuts is formed on one end of the columnar part of the first dimension regulating member in a direction orthogonal to the introduction path. The belt clamp for vehicles described in 2.

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