JP2014201259A - Vehicular rear part structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a vehicular rear part structure in which a vehicle rear part that is excellent in design performance can be formed while securing operability of operation means for releasing a lock of an opening-and-closing body and operability in opening operation of the opening-and-closing body.SOLUTION: An upper end part 9a of a rear bumper fascia 9 and a rear surface lower end part 3b of a trunk lid 3 are arranged at almost one plane in a vehicular width direction central part and include accommodation notch parts 3f, 9d at vehicular width edge direction parts respectively, and the accommodation notch parts 3f, 9d constitute lamp accommodation rear parts 36. In rear combination lamps 20, the rear combination lenses 21 are arranged at a more vehicular front side than the accommodation notch parts 3f, 9d, a handhold part 32 is arranged so as to conceal a gap between the accommodation notch part 3f of the trunk lid 3 side and the rear combination lens 21, and a switch 37 is arranged at the handhold part 32.

Description

  The present invention relates to a rear part of an automobile provided with a rear bumper fascia that constitutes a vehicle rear surface part, an opening / closing body that covers a luggage compartment disposed at the rear of the vehicle so as to be openable and closable, and a lock means that locks the opening / closing body in a closed state Concerning structure.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in an apparatus having an opening / closing body that covers a luggage compartment at the rear of a vehicle so as to be freely opened and closed, a locking means (locking device, striker) for locking the opening / closing body in a closed state, and an operating means (switch) ) Are known (see Patent Documents 1 and 2 below).

  In Patent Documents 1 and 2 below, a plate mounting portion for a license plate is disposed at a substantially central portion in the vehicle width direction of the rear surface portion of the vehicle, and the operation means described above is disposed in a collar portion that covers the license plate from above. Has been.

  By the way, in recent years, from the viewpoint of design, it is desired to form a vehicle rear surface portion with a sense of unity by eliminating the step between the lower end portion of the rear surface of the opening and closing body and the upper end portion of the rear bumper fascia, and forming both substantially flush. There is a need.

  Here, in order to give the vehicle rear surface portion a sense of unity, it is conceivable to arrange the above-described plate mounting portion below the vehicle rear surface portion (rear bumper fascia). As described above, when the operating means is arranged on the heel part, the operating means is arranged at the lower part of the vehicle rear surface part together with the plate mounting part and the heel part. In this case, the position of the operation means is set to a very low position, and as a result, the operability may be deteriorated or the operation means may not be reached.

  Further, after the lock is released by operating the operating means, it is necessary to perform an opening operation to push up the opening / closing body and rotate it upward. Therefore, the opening / closing body generally performs the opening operation. A clue is provided. However, when the clue part is disposed, it is necessary to provide a recess for accessing the clue part in the rear bumper fascia together with the lower end part of the rear surface of the opening / closing body and the upper end part of the rear bumper fascia as described above. Even if an attempt is made to form a vehicle rear surface portion having a sense of unity, the sense of unity is impaired by the recess.

  Therefore, conventionally, it is provided with an urging means for urging the opening / closing body upward after releasing the lock, and after releasing the lock, the urging means urges the lower rear surface of the opening / closing body and the upper part of the rear bumper fascia. There has been proposed one that forms a predetermined gap therebetween.

  In this case, it is possible to perform a predetermined opening operation without the above-described recess by securing a clearance enough to allow the operator to insert a hand, but it is necessary to bias the opening / closing body upward. Since a separate means is required, there is a problem in that the cost increases.

JP 2006-59764 A JP 2009-70602 A

  The present invention relates to a rear structure of an automobile capable of forming a vehicle rear portion excellent in design while ensuring operability of an operating means for unlocking the opening and closing body and operability when opening and closing the opening and closing body. The purpose is to provide.

  The rear structure of the automobile according to the present invention includes a rear bumper fascia that constitutes a rear surface portion of the vehicle, an opening / closing body that opens and closes a luggage compartment disposed at the rear of the vehicle, and a lock unit that locks the opening / closing body in a closed state. The rear structure of the automobile is provided with an upper end portion of the rear bumper fascia and a rear lower end portion of the opening / closing body arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other at a vehicle width direction central portion, Each of which has a housing cutout portion, and the housing cutout portion is arranged so as to sandwich the rear combination lamp vertically, thereby constituting a lamp housing portion for housing the rear combination lamp, The rear combination lamp has a design surface disposed in front of the vehicle from the housing notch, and a clue when opening the opening / closing member to open the Operating means for concealing a gap between the side housing notch and the design surface of the rear combination lamp, and for releasing the lock of the opening / closing body by the locking means. Is arranged.

  According to this configuration, the design surface of the rear combination lamp is disposed in front of the vehicle from the housing notch, so that a layout in which the rear combination lamp is recessed in the front of the vehicle with respect to the rear surface of the vehicle can be realized. Then, by using the upper accommodation notch formed on the opening / closing body side, and arranging the clue portion there, the opening operation of the opening / closing body can be performed without providing the recess for accessing the clue portion on the rear bumper facer side. Operability at the time can be ensured.

  Thus, the rear lower end portion of the opening / closing body and the upper end portion of the rear bumper fascia can be arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other in the vehicle width direction central portion, and as a result, a vehicle rear surface portion with a sense of unity can be formed. Can do. Thus, by forming the vehicle rear surface portion having a sense of unity, it is possible to form a vehicle rear portion that is excellent in design in combination with the layout in which the rear combination lamp is recessed in front of the vehicle.

  Furthermore, by arranging the operating means in the clue part, even if the rear lower end part of the opening and closing body and the upper end part of the rear bumper fascia are arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other in the center in the vehicle width direction, The operating means can be arranged at substantially the same height as the contour line, thereby ensuring the operability of the operating means.

  In one embodiment of the present invention, the accommodation notch portion on the opening / closing body side and the accommodation notch portion on the rear bumper fascia side have a shape that matches a peripheral edge portion of the rear combination lamp when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, and the clue portion Has a shape that matches the peripheral edge of the rear combination lamp when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, together with the accommodation notch on the opening / closing body side, and the clue part and the accommodation notch on the rear bumper fascia side are substantially flush with each other. The lamp housing portion is formed in a cylindrical shape at the rear of the rear combination lamp by the cooperation of the housing notch portion on the opening / closing body side, the housing notch portion on the rear bumper facia side, and the clue portion. Is formed.

  According to this structure, the accommodation notch and the clue can be arranged along the peripheral edge of the rear combination lamp. Thereby, the external appearance from the vehicle rear can be improved.

  According to the present invention, a vehicle rear portion having excellent design can be formed while ensuring the operability of the operating means for unlocking the opening / closing body and the operability during the opening operation of the opening / closing body. A rear structure can be provided.

The rear perspective view which shows the rear part structure of the motor vehicle based on embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 1. The principal part enlarged view which looked at the rear combination lamp and its periphery from the vehicle rear. The perspective view which looked at the trunk lid from the downward direction and the vehicle exterior. The disassembled perspective view which shows a clue part and a switch. 5A is a view corresponding to the cross section taken along line BB in FIG. 5, FIG. 5B is a view corresponding to the cross section taken along line CC in FIG. 5, and FIG. FIG. The disassembled perspective view which shows the clue part and switch which concern on other embodiment of this invention.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view showing a rear structure of an automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, a rear window 1 is disposed at the rear of the vehicle, and a trunk lid 3 is disposed behind the vehicle so as to cover the luggage compartment 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. The front portion of the trunk lid 3 is rotatably supported on the vehicle body via a hinge (not shown), and can be opened and closed by rotating the trunk lid 3.

  A striker 4 having a substantially U shape is attached to the rear end portion of the trunk lid 3, while an engagement claw (not shown) that can be engaged with the striker 4 when the trunk lid 3 is closed is provided on the vehicle body side. Is provided. The striker 4 and the latch 5 constitute a locking means 6, and the trunk lid 3 can be locked in the closed state by engaging the striker 4 with the engaging claw of the latch 5 described above.

  In the rear part of the vehicle, a pair of left and right rear pillars 7 and 7 are disposed on both sides of the rear window 1 in the vehicle width direction, and a pair of left and right rear fenders 8 and 8 are disposed on both sides of the trunk lid 3 in the vehicle width direction. The rear pillar 7 and the rear fender 8 constitute a side portion at the rear of the vehicle.

  In the rear part of the vehicle, both end portions 3a in the vehicle width direction of the trunk lid 3 and the upper end portion 8a of the rear fender 8 are arranged substantially flush with each other, and a parting line L1 extending in the vehicle front-rear direction therebetween. Is formed.

  In addition, a rear bumper fascia 9 constituting a vehicle rear surface portion is disposed behind the rear fenders 8 and 8. The rear lower end 3b of the trunk lid 3 and the upper end 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9 are arranged substantially flush with each other at the center in the vehicle width direction, and extend in the vehicle width direction between them. A parting line L2 is formed.

  A plate mounting portion 9b that is recessed toward the front of the vehicle relative to other parts is integrally formed at the center lower portion of the rear bumper fascia 9 in the vehicle width direction, and the license plate 10 is mounted on the plate mounting portion 9b. On the upper part of the plate attaching part 9b, a flange part 9c is formed which protrudes toward the rear of the vehicle relative to the plate attaching part 9b, and the upper part of the license plate 10 is covered by the flange part 9c. In the present embodiment, in order to arrange the rear lower end portion 3b of the trunk lid 3 and the upper end portion 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9 substantially in the vehicle width direction center portion without any step, the plate mounting portion 9b (license plate 10) is arranged at the lower center of the rear bumper fascia 9 in the vehicle width direction.

  FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. As shown in FIG. 2, rear side frames 12 that form a closed section with the floor panel 11 extend in the vehicle front-rear direction at both ends in the vehicle width direction at the rear of the vehicle, and a rear end panel 13 is joined to the rear end. Has been. A bumper reinforcement 14 having a closed cross-sectional structure extends in the vehicle width direction behind the rear end panel 13. The bumper reinforcement 14 has an EA material 15 as a cushioning material interposed therebetween. The bumper fascia 9 described above is attached.

  Further, a rear combination lamp 20 as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is disposed above the rear end of the rear side frame 12. The rear combination lamp 20 is provided in a pair of left and right at the rear of the vehicle as shown in FIG. 1, and includes a rear combination lens 21, a lens body 22, a lamp 23 and the like as shown in FIG. In the rear combination lamp 20, the rear combination lens 21 has a substantially elliptic shape when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, and this constitutes the design surface of the rear combination lamp 20.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a lamp housing recess 30 that is recessed toward the front of the vehicle is disposed at a position corresponding to the above-described rear combination lamp 20, and the rear combination lamp 20 is disposed in the recess space of the lamp housing recess 30. Is housed.

  By the way, in the trunk lid 3 described above, a closed cross section 3e is formed by the inner panel 3c and the outer panel 3d. When the trunk lid 3 is closed, the inner panel 3c is pressed against the weather strip 31 on the vehicle body side to seal between the vehicle body and the trunk lid 3.

  Further, as described above, the rear lower end 3b of the trunk lid 3 is disposed so that the center in the vehicle width direction is substantially flush with the upper end 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9, while the both ends in the vehicle width direction are 1 to 3, the rear combination lamp 20 is disposed above. In the trunk lid 3, a pair of left and right accommodation cutouts 3f are formed at both ends of the rear lower end 3b in the vehicle width direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the housing notch 3 f has a substantially arc shape so as to match the peripheral edge of the rear combination lamp 20 (rear combination lens 21) when viewed from the rear of the vehicle.

  Further, as described above, the upper end portion 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9 is disposed so that the center portion in the vehicle width direction is substantially flush with the lower end portion 3b of the rear surface of the trunk lid 3, while both end portions in the vehicle width direction are 1 to 3, the rear combination lamp 20 is disposed below. In the rear bumper fascia 9, a pair of left and right accommodation cutouts 9d are formed at both ends of the upper end 9a in the vehicle width direction.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, the housing notch 9 d extends from the rear surface of the rear bumper fascia 9 toward the front of the vehicle, and at the periphery of the rear combination lamp 20 (rear combination lens 21) when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. Is substantially arc-shaped to match

  In the present embodiment, the housing notches 3f and 9d are arranged so as to sandwich the rear combination lamp 20 vertically, and the rear combination lens 21 constituting the design surface of the rear combination lamp 20 is housed in the housing notches 3f and 9d. It is arranged in front of the vehicle.

  Further, on one side (right side in the figure) of the pair of left and right housing cutout portions 3f and 3f, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the space between the housing cutout portion 3f and the rear combination lens 21 of the rear combination lamp 20 is provided. The clue part 32 is disposed so as to conceal the gap.

  The clue part 32 functions as a clue part when the trunk lid 3 is pushed up to perform an opening operation. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the bottom surface of the clue part 32 together with the housing notch part 3f is rear as viewed from the rear of the vehicle. It is formed so as to form a substantially arc shape when viewed from the rear of the vehicle so as to coincide with the peripheral edge of the combination lamp 20. In addition, as the clue part 32, for example, a resin-made one is adopted in consideration of a touch feeling when the grip part 32 is grasped.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 2, 5, and 6 (a), the clue part 32 has a box shape with an open top, and forms a closed cross-section 33 with the inner panel 3 c of the trunk lid 3. ing. Further, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 and FIG. 6B, the trunk lid 3 (at the vehicle width direction both ends (specifically, the vehicle width direction outer upper portion and the vehicle width direction inner lower portion) of the clue portion 32 is provided. Fixed portions 32a, 32a to the inner panel 3c) are integrally formed.

  The fixing portion 32a is configured by a cylindrical portion formed so as to protrude upward from the bottom surface (operation surface) of the clue portion 32. As shown in FIG. 6B, the upper surface of the fixing portion 32a and Bolts 34 are inserted into the inner panel 3c of the trunk lid 3 from below and screwed into the nuts 35 disposed in the closed cross section 3e of the trunk lid 3, whereby the clue portion 32 becomes the trunk lid 3 (inner panel). It is fastened and fixed to 3c).

  Thus, in the state where the clue part 32 is fastened and fixed to the trunk lid 3, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the clue part 32 is substantially flush with the accommodation notch part 9d on the rear bumper fascia 9 side. Placed in.

  Then, by cooperation of the housing cutout portions 3f and 9d and the clue portion 32, a substantially cylindrical lamp housing rear portion 36 is formed at the rear of the rear combination lamp 20, and the lamp housing rear portion 36 is described above. It arrange | positions so that it may continue substantially from the lamp | ramp accommodation recessed part 30 to vehicle rear. As a result, the housing portion of the rear combination lamp 20 is divided into two in the vehicle front-rear direction by the above-described lamp housing recess 30 on the vehicle front side and the lamp housing rear portion 36 on the vehicle rear side. The combination lamp 20 has a layout that is recessed in front of the vehicle with respect to the rear surface portion of the vehicle.

  Moreover, in the clue part 32, as shown to FIGS. 1-5, FIG.6 (c), the switch 37 is arrange | positioned in the intermediate part between fixing | fixed part 32a, 32a. Here, the latch 5 of the locking means 6 described above is a so-called electromagnetic latch provided with a solenoid for operating the engaging claw, and operates the push button 37a of the switch 37 disposed in the clue part 32. As a result, the solenoid is energized, and as a result, the engagement between the engagement claw and the striker 4, that is, the lock of the trunk lid 3 by the lock means 6 can be released.

  In the clue part 32, a fitting hole 32b for fitting the switch 37 is formed, and the base part 37b of the switch 37 is fitted into the fitting hole 32b, so that this is fixed to a predetermined position of the clue part 32. Yes. 2 and 6C, other parts of the switch 37 except for the push button 37a are accommodated in the closed section 33, and the harness 38 connected to the switch 37 is connected to the closed section 33. Is routed to the vehicle body side through the closed cross section 3e.

  When opening the trunk lid 3 in this embodiment, first, as shown in FIG. 2, the hand H is inserted into the lamp housing rear part 36 to access the clue part 32, and the push button 37a of the switch 37 is operated. . Since the trunk lid 3 is unlocked by the operation of the push button 37a, the hand H can be continuously held by grasping the clue 32 with the hand H inserted into the lamp housing rear portion 36 and pushing up the trunk lid 3. The trunk lid 3 can be opened smoothly without moving the position.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the design surface (rear combination lens 21) of the rear combination lamp 20 is disposed in front of the vehicle from the housing notches 3f and 9d, so that the rear combination lamp 20 is disposed on the rear surface of the vehicle. On the other hand, a layout recessed in front of the vehicle can be realized. A concave portion for accessing the clue portion as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 1 is provided by using the upper accommodation notch portion 3f formed on the trunk lid 3 side and disposing the clue portion 32 there. Even if the 9e is not provided on the rear bumper facer 9 side, the operability when the trunk lid 3 is opened can be ensured.

  Accordingly, the rear lower end 3b of the trunk lid 3 and the upper end 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9 can be arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other in the center in the vehicle width direction. Can be formed. Thus, by forming the vehicle rear surface portion having a sense of unity, the vehicle rear portion having excellent design can be formed in combination with the layout in which the rear combination lamp 20 is recessed in the front of the vehicle. In particular, in the present embodiment, the design surface (rear combination lens 21) of the rear combination lamp 20 which is a particularly eye-catching element in the appearance of the rear part of the vehicle due to the layout in which the rear combination lamp 20 is recessed in the front of the vehicle. Since it is located largely in front of the vehicle from the outer surface of the rear part, a sense of depth can be obtained even with a limited overall length.

  Furthermore, even if the switch 37 is disposed in the clue part 32, the rear lower end 3b of the trunk lid 3 and the upper end 9a of the rear bumper fascia 9 are arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other at the center in the vehicle width direction. The switch 37 can be disposed at substantially the same height as the parting line L2 between them. Thereby, the operability of the switch 37 can be ensured.

  That is, as in Patent Documents 1 and 2, when the switch 37 is disposed on the flange 9c formed on the upper part of the plate mounting portion 9b for the license plate 10, as shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. The position is arranged below the rear bumper fascia 9 (rear surface of the vehicle). By arranging the switch 37 in the clue part 32 as described above, this is an upper position that does not affect the operability. It can be arranged at the position, that is, at the substantially same height as the parting line L2. For this reason, the operability of the switch 37 can be ensured.

  In addition, the housing notches 3f and 9d are formed so as to match the peripheral edge of the rear combination lamp 20 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle, and the clue 32 is formed together with the housing notch 3f of the rear combination lamp 20 when viewed from the rear of the vehicle. It is formed so as to match the peripheral edge, and the clue part 32 and the accommodation notch part 9d are arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other, and by cooperation of the accommodation notch parts 3f, 9d and the clue part 32, By forming the substantially cylindrical lamp housing rear portion 36 on the rear side of the rear combination lamp 20, the housing cutout portions 3 f and 9 d and the clue portion 32 can be arranged along the peripheral edge portion of the rear combination lamp 20. . Thereby, the external appearance from the vehicle rear can be improved.

  FIG. 7 shows another embodiment of the rear structure of an automobile according to the present invention. In FIG. 7, the same components as those in the previous embodiment shown in FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, a horizontal portion 32c that extends in a plane along a substantially horizontal direction is formed on the upper portion of the clue portion 52 in the vehicle width direction, and a switch 37 is disposed on the horizontal portion 32c. In the clue part 52, a fitting hole 32b for fitting the switch 37 is formed in the upper part on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and fixed parts 32a and 32a are formed in the central part and the lower part on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. .

In the case of the present embodiment, by providing the horizontal portion 32c in the clue portion 52, it is possible to improve the operation stability when the push button 37a is operated or when the trunk lid 3 is gripped.
Other functions and effects are the same as those of the previous embodiment.

  By the way, in the above-described embodiment, the clue part 32 and the switch 37 are arranged on the right side in the vehicle width direction, but actually they are arranged on the same side as the side where the driver's seat is arranged. Is preferred. In this case, when the occupant (driver) opens the trunk lid 3, it is possible to eliminate the trouble of going around to the opposite side in the vehicle width direction.

  In the above-described embodiment, the clues 32 and 52 are fixed by fastening the bolts 34 and the nuts 35. However, the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto, and may be fixed by clips or adhesives. .

In correspondence between the configuration of the present invention and the above-described embodiment,
The opening / closing body of the present invention corresponds to the trunk lid 3,
Similarly,
The lamp housing portion corresponds to the lamp housing rear portion 36,
The design surface corresponds to the rear combination lens 21,
The operating means corresponds to the switch 37,
The present invention is not limited only to the configuration of the above-described embodiment, and many embodiments can be obtained.
For example, the opening / closing body is not necessarily limited to the trunk lid 3 employed in a sports car or a sedan type vehicle, but may be a tailgate employed in a wagon, a minivan, or the like. Further, the operation means is not necessarily limited to the switch 37 having the push button 37a described above, and may be a switch having a touch sensor.

2 ... luggage compartment 3 ... trunk lid 3b ... rear lower end 3f ... accommodation notch 6 ... locking means 9 ... rear bumper fascia 9a ... upper end 9d ... accommodation notch 20 ... rear combination lamp 21 ... rear combination lenses 32, 52 ... clues Part 36 ... Lamp housing rear part 37 ... Switch

Claims (2)

A rear bumper fascia that forms the rear of the vehicle,
An opening / closing body for freely opening and closing a luggage compartment disposed at the rear of the vehicle;
A rear structure of an automobile provided with locking means for locking the opening and closing body in a closed state;
While the upper end portion of the rear bumper fascia and the lower end portion of the rear surface of the opening / closing body are disposed so as to be substantially flush with each other in the vehicle width direction center portion,
At the end in the vehicle width direction, each has an accommodation notch,
The housing cutout portion is arranged so as to sandwich the rear combination lamp vertically, thereby constituting a lamp housing portion for housing the rear combination lamp,
The design surface of the rear combination lamp is disposed in front of the vehicle from the accommodation notch,
A clue when lifting and opening the opening / closing body is disposed so as to conceal the gap between the accommodation notch on the opening / closing body side and the design surface of the rear combination lamp,
The rear structure of the automobile, wherein the clue part is provided with operation means for unlocking the opening / closing body by the locking means. The accommodation notch on the opening and closing body side and the accommodation notch on the rear bumper fascia side have a shape that matches the peripheral edge of the rear combination lamp in the vehicle rear view,
The clue part, together with the accommodation notch part on the opening and closing body side, has a shape that matches the peripheral part of the rear combination lamp in the vehicle rear view,
The clue part and the rear bumper facer-side accommodation cutout part are arranged so as to be substantially flush with each other,
The lamp housing portion is formed in a cylindrical shape at the rear of the rear combination lamp in cooperation with the housing notch portion on the opening / closing body side, the housing notch portion on the rear bumper facer side, and the clue portion. Item 1. The rear structure of an automobile according to Item 1.

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