JP2016104597A - Mating part structure between instrument panel and opening trim - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an inside from being seen through a gap between an instrument panel and an opening trim, to make a design surface of the instrument panel look as wide as possible, and to improve freedom of design of the instrument panel and spread feeling of a vehicle interior.SOLUTION: In a mating part structure between an instrument panel 1 arranged on the side of vehicle interior and an opening trim 8 which is arranged from the vehicle interior side to an exterior side and is fitted to a peripheral edge of a door opening, a side part in a vehicle width direction of a design surface 2a facing above an upper instrument panel 2 forming an upper part of the instrument panel 1 is formed into a shape protruding to the door opening toward the vehicle exterior side, and a protrusion part D of the instrument panel 1 protrudes to and is arranged at a position overlapping a U-shaped engaging part 81 of the opening trim 8 covering a peripheral edge flange part of the door opening.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

  The present invention relates to a mating structure of an instrument panel on the vehicle interior side and an opening trim on the vehicle interior side.

In a conventional instrument panel mating portion structure, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, an instrument panel disposed on the vehicle interior side, and disposed on the vehicle interior outside, on the periphery of the door opening. A gap between the side wall of the instrument panel and the flange of the front pillar is provided by providing a side wall on the instrument panel at the joint with the opening trim to be attached, and always contacting the side wall with the lip of the opening trim. Describes a technique for preventing the inside of the instrument panel from being visible.
In addition, as disclosed in Patent Document 2, the instrument panel and the opening trim are provided with a flange portion that always abuts the lip portion of the opening trim at the joint portion of the instrument panel and the opening trim. A technique for preventing the inside of the instrument panel from being seen through the gap between the trimmed portions is described.

Japanese Patent No. 3427942 JP 2005-145085 A

  However, in the conventional mating portion structure described above, it is necessary to always bring the opening trim lip portion into contact with the side wall or the flange portion of the instrument panel in a fixed relationship. There was a problem that occurred. In addition, since the side edge of the design surface of the instrument panel is located within the vehicle interior side of the opening trim, it is difficult to produce the instrument panel in the vehicle width direction. was there.

Since the side of the instrument panel in the vehicle width direction is usually located closer to the interior of the vehicle than the opening trim, the soft lip of the opening trim abuts the end surface of the side along the vertical direction of the vehicle. Are sealed. However, if the side of the instrument panel in the vehicle width direction extends beyond the opening trim to the outside of the vehicle compartment, the instrument panel is assembled to the body by detaching from the lip located on the vehicle interior side of the opening trim. At this time, the lip portion is twisted, and the sealing performance may be impaired.
Also, if the direction of the alignment part between the instrument panel and the opening trim changes in a curvilinear manner, linear marks (parting lines) and an opening trim that always remain in the mold alignment part that occur in resin molded products such as instrument panels. On the other hand, if the gap is enlarged to avoid the contact, the appearance may be deteriorated and the appearance quality may be deteriorated.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to show the design surface of the instrument panel as widely as possible while preventing the inside from being seen through the gap between the instrument panel and the opening trim. Thus, an object of the present invention is to provide an instrument panel and an opening trim mating portion structure that can improve the degree of freedom of design of the instrument panel and the feeling of spreading in the vehicle interior.

  In order to solve the above-described problems of the prior art, the present invention includes an instrument panel disposed on the vehicle interior side, and an opening trim disposed from the vehicle interior side to the outdoor side and attached to the periphery of the door opening. In the mating portion structure, the side portion in the vehicle width direction of the design surface facing the upper portion of the upper instrument panel that forms the upper portion of the instrument panel is formed in a shape that protrudes toward the door opening toward the outside of the vehicle compartment And the overhang | projection part of the said instrument panel protrudes and arrange | positions to the position which overlaps with the U-shaped fitting part of the said opening trim which covers the peripheral flange part of the said door opening part.

  Further, in the present invention, the overhanging portion is disposed at a mating portion between the upper instrument panel and a lower instrument panel forming a lower portion of the instrument panel, and the overhanging portion of the upper instrument panel is the design. The side end in the vehicle width direction of the surface is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section bent downward in the vehicle so as to have a draft angle that can be punched, and the projecting portion of the lower instrument panel is the fitting of the opening trim It is formed in an inclined shape that gradually goes to the vehicle interior side toward the vehicle lower side so as to cross the upper surface of the section diagonally.

  In the present invention, the edge of the opening trim extends from the portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion of the opening trim to the lip portion on the vehicle interior side of the opening trim as the vehicle moves downward in the vehicle. It is formed in an inclined shape that inclines indoors.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the distance of the gap between the fitting portion having the rigidity of the opening trim and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion is X, and is positioned below the gap. When the distance of the gap between the lip portion having flexibility of the opening trim and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the lip portion is defined as Y, the gap satisfies Y <X. Is set.

  In the present invention, the lower instrument panel is formed in a curved shape that is recessed toward the vehicle interior side, with the mating portion with the upper instrument panel as a boundary.

  Further, in the present invention, the projecting portion of the instrument panel in a state of being attached to the vehicle body is disposed adjacent to the door trim that is an interior material of the door, and the door trim facing the projecting portion. Is configured such that a recess is formed, and the protruding side portion of the protruding portion is accommodated in the recess of the door trim.

  As described above, the present invention provides an instrument panel having an instrument panel disposed on the vehicle interior side and an opening trim disposed from the vehicle interior side to the outdoor side and attached to the periphery of the door opening. The side in the vehicle width direction of the design surface facing the upper side of the upper instrument panel that forms the upper part of the panel is formed in a shape that projects toward the door opening toward the outside of the vehicle compartment, and the projecting of the instrument panel Since the portion protrudes to a position overlapping the U-shaped fitting portion of the opening trim that covers the peripheral flange portion of the door opening, a gap formed between the instrument panel and the opening trim It is possible to prevent the inside from being seen through the gap and improve the appearance quality. Rukoto can. Moreover, according to the mating portion structure of the present invention, the design surface of the instrument panel can be shown more widely than the conventional structure, so that the degree of freedom of the design of the instrument panel can be increased, and the vehicle The feeling of spaciousness in the room can be improved, and a wide sense of freedom can be given to the passengers.

  Further, in the present invention, the overhanging portion is disposed at a mating portion between the upper instrument panel and a lower instrument panel forming a lower portion of the instrument panel, and the overhanging portion of the upper instrument panel is the design. The side end in the vehicle width direction of the surface is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross section bent downward in the vehicle so as to have a draft angle that can be punched, and the projecting portion of the lower instrument panel is the fitting of the opening trim The uppermost projecting apex is the mating part of the instrument panel, and the upper instrument panel and lower instrument Both side edges of the instrument panel are not undercut. It is possible to form a mold by mating the upper mold and the lower mold, without using a complicated mold structure, it is possible to provide a instrument panel having a high design at a low cost.

  Furthermore, in the present invention, the edge of the opening trim extends from the portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion of the opening trim to the lip portion on the vehicle interior side of the opening trim as the vehicle moves downward in the vehicle. Since it is formed in an inclined shape that inclines indoors, it is not in contact with the overhanging part that overlaps the fitting part of the opening trim, but from the lip part located inside the overhanging part, the instrument panel below the overhanging part The lip portion can be smoothly pressed toward the vehicle interior side over the lip portion at the position where the side portion abuts, and the vicinity of the overhanging portion of the instrument panel when the instrument panel is attached to the vehicle body The twist of the lip portion can be prevented. As a result, according to the mating portion structure of the present invention, it is possible to prevent a gap from being generated between the instrument panel and the opening trim, and the inside cannot be seen from between the instrument panel and the opening trim. The appearance quality can be improved, and engine noise and the like can be prevented from entering the vehicle compartment.

  In the present invention, the gap distance between the fitting portion having the rigidity of the opening trim and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion is X, and the gap is located below the gap. When the distance of the gap between the lip portion having flexibility of the opening trim and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the lip portion is defined as Y, the gap satisfies Y <X. Since it is set, it becomes possible to form a small gap while inclining as it goes downward, and the lip part is not twisted to the side of the instrument panel at the position that fits inside the vehicle compartment below the overhanging part. It can connect in the state which contact | abutted, and generation | occurrence | production of the clearance gap between an instrument panel and an opening trim can be prevented reliably. In addition, the parting line formed at the edge of the instrument panel has a rigid fit with the rigidity of the opening trim by reducing the distance from the edge of the instrument panel with a soft lip that has flexibility. It is possible to prevent the parts from touching and scratching or interfering with each other.

  Further, in the present invention, the lower instrument panel is formed in a curved shape that is recessed toward the vehicle interior with the mating portion with the upper instrument panel as a boundary, so that the instrument panel that contacts and the opening trim Can be arranged in a state of entering the inner side of the side portion in the vehicle width direction of the design surface of the upper instrument panel. Therefore, according to the mating portion structure of the present invention, when viewed from the occupant side, the gap is covered with the design surface of the overhanging portion of the upper instrument panel, thereby further improving the appearance quality. Can do.

  Further, in the present invention, the projecting portion of the instrument panel in a state of being attached to the vehicle body is disposed adjacent to the door trim that is an interior material of the door, and the door trim facing the projecting portion. Is formed so that the protruding side of the protruding portion is accommodated in the recessed portion of the door trim, so that even if the protruding portion of the instrument panel protrudes toward the door trim, Interference can be prevented.

It is the perspective view which looked at the arrangement | positioning relationship of the overhang | projection part of an instrument panel to which the mating part structure of embodiment of this invention is applied, and an opening trim from the vehicle rear on the vehicle interior side. It is the perspective view which looked at the arrangement | positioning relationship of the overhang | projection part of the instrument panel which concerns on embodiment of this invention, and an opening trim from the vehicle back of a vehicle interior at another angle. It is the perspective view which looked at the overhang | projection part of the instrument panel which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the vehicle back of a vehicle interior side at another angle. FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state before the upper instrument panel and the lower instrument panel forming the upper and lower parts of the instrument panel are assembled in the structure of the instrument panel and the opening trim according to the embodiment of the present invention. . FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state before the instrument panel in FIG. 1 is attached to a dash side panel on the vehicle body side via a steering support member. It is a perspective view which shows the state before the opening trim which concerns on embodiment of this invention is attached to a door opening part. It is sectional drawing which shows the state by which the opening trim which concerns on embodiment of this invention was attached to the flange part of the door opening part. It is a perspective view which shows the door trim arrange | positioned adjacent to the overhang | projection part of the instrument panel which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is an expansion perspective view of the Z section in FIG. It is the sectional view on the AA line in FIG. It is the BB sectional view taken on the line in FIG. It is CC sectional view taken on the line in FIG.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail based on illustrated embodiments.
FIGS. 1-12 shows the structure of the fitting part of an instrument panel and an opening trim according to an embodiment of the present invention. In the figure, the arrow I direction indicates the direction toward the vehicle interior side, and the arrow O direction indicates the direction toward the vehicle interior side.

  As shown in FIGS. 1-6, the instrument panel 1 to which the mating part structure of embodiment of this invention is applied is arrange | positioned over the full width of a vehicle width direction in the front side of a vehicle interior, and the whole is divided | segmented up and down. The upper instrument panel 2 that forms the upper side and the lower instrument panel 3 that forms the lower side of the surface facing the occupant are mainly formed. After these two resin parts are combined, the instrument panel 1 is further assembled with parts for improving design such as garnish and ornaments (not shown), and a variety of design variations can be given. It has become.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, a steering support member 4 extending along the vehicle width direction is built in the instrument panel 1, and the instrument panel 1 is a steering support member. 4 is fastened to the body 5 by being fastened to the dash side panel 51 on the side of the body (vehicle body) 5 with bolts or the like via the coupling brackets 41 at the left and right ends of the body 4.
The upper instrument panel 2 and the lower instrument panel 3 are fastened to each other by a screw 6 or the like. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, a boss 20 having a screw hole protrudes from the inner wall surface of the upper instrument panel 2, and the lower instrument panel 3 has an insertion hole 30 through which the screw 6 is inserted. It is installed. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the lower instrument panel 3 is fixed to the steering support member 4 by a screw 6 and a fixing bracket 42.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 8, peripheral portions 52 a and 53 a of the outer body panel 52 and the inner body panel 53 are overlapped on the vehicle side portion of the body 5 outside the vehicle compartment, and flanges of the peripheral portions 52 a and 53 a are overlapped. A door opening 5A formed by fixing the overlapping surface of the portion 54 by spot welding or the like is provided, and the door opening 5A is opened and closed by the side door 7.
An annular open trim 8 fitted to the flange portion 54 as a sealing material is attached to the vehicle side door opening 5A over the entire circumference. Depending on the vehicle model, the open trim 8 may be fitted not only on the entire periphery of the door opening 5A but only on the upper half or only on the upper part. However, in the configuration applicable to the mating structure of the embodiment of the present invention, An opening trim 8 is fitted and attached to at least the door opening 5A on the side of the instrument panel 1 in the vehicle width direction.

As shown in FIG. 7, the open trim 8 of the present embodiment is formed on a fitting portion 81 having a U-shaped cross section that is fitted so as to sandwich the flange portion 54, and on the vehicle compartment outer side of the fitting portion 81. A seal part 82 having a hollow circular cross section for maintaining airtightness by being compressed by the door 7, and a fin-like lip part 83 formed on the vehicle interior side of the fitting part 81 and extending toward the vehicle interior. ing. The fitting portion 81 is a hard portion that is mainly made of a rubber material and includes a cored bar 84 and has rigidity. The lip part 83 is made of a soft rubber material having flexibility, abuts against the instrument panel 1 and the interior material in the vehicle interior, and has a role of covering or pressing the edge of the interior material. .
In addition, the linear part of the open trim 8 is formed by a general manufacturing method or the like in which the cross section has a constant shape such as extrusion molding, and the portion fitted to the corner of the door opening 5A or the like is extrusion molded. The open trim 8 is formed in an annular shape corresponding to the door opening 5A by setting the straight part in a mold and molding the corner part by an injection mold molding method or the like and connecting it to the straight part. Become.

  In the mating portion structure of the present embodiment, the side portion in the vehicle width direction of the design surface 2a facing upward of the upper instrument panel 2 is located outside the vehicle compartment as shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, 9 and 10. It is formed in a shape protruding toward the door opening 5A (in the direction of arrow O). Moreover, the side part of the lower instrument panel 3 in the vehicle width direction is also formed in a shape that protrudes toward the outside of the vehicle compartment (in the direction of arrow O) and toward the door opening 5A. And the overhang | projection part D of the instrument panel 1 protrudes and arrange | positions to the position which overlaps with the fitting part 81 of the opening trim 8 which covers the flange part 54 of the periphery of the door opening part 5A.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the overhanging portion D is arranged at the mating portions 21 and 31 of the upper instrument panel 2 and the lower instrument panel 3, and the edge portion 3 a of the lower instrument panel 3 is an opening. The trim 7 is arranged behind the vehicle (in the direction of the arrow R). The overhanging portion 22 of the upper instrument panel 2 is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross-section that is bent downward in the vehicle so that the side edge of the design surface 2a in the vehicle width direction has a draft angle that allows die cutting. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 9, the projecting portion 32 of the lower instrument panel 3 gradually moves toward the vehicle interior side toward the vehicle lower side so as to obliquely cross the upper surface of the fitting portion 81 of the opening trim 8. It is formed on an inclined surface 32a having an inclined shape. As a result, the apex that protrudes most in the vehicle width direction becomes the mating portions 21 and 31 (the mating portion of the instrument panel 1) between the upper instrument panel 2 and the lower instrument panel 3, and the upper instrument panel 2 and the lower instrument. Both side edges of the panel 3 are not undercut. Therefore, the instrument panel 1 with high design performance can be realized by forming a mold by combining the normal upper mold and the lower mold.

  Further, in the mating portion structure of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, from the portion overlapping the fitting portion 81 of the opening trim 8 of the instrument panel 1 to the lip portion 83 on the vehicle interior side of the opening trim 81. The edge of the opening trim 8 is formed in an inclined shape that inclines toward the vehicle interior as it goes down the vehicle. Accordingly, the lower instrument below the projecting portion D is not contacted by the projecting portion D of the instrument panel 1 that overlaps the fitting portion 81 of the opening trim 8, and the lip portion 83 located inside the projecting portion D. It is possible to smoothly press the lip portion 83 toward the vehicle interior side over the lip portion 83 at the position where the side portion of the instrument panel 3 abuts, and when the instrument panel 1 is attached to the body 5 Torsion of the lip portion 83 in the vicinity of the overhanging portion D of the instrument panel 1 is prevented, no gap is generated between the instrument panel 1 and the opening trim 8, and the interior from between the instrument panel 1 and the opening trim 8 Cannot be seen.

Furthermore, in the mating portion structure of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the fitting portion 81 of the opening trim 8 and the edge portion 3 a of the lower instrument panel 3 overlapping the fitting portion 81 are provided. The clearance distance is X, and the clearance distance between the lip portion 83 of the opening trim 8 and the edge portion 3a of the lower instrument panel 3 that overlaps the lip portion 83 is Y. The gaps X and Y are set so that Y <X. Moreover, the edge part 3a of the lower instrument panel 3 shown in FIG. 12 is arrange | positioned in the vehicle interior side of the opening trim 8 in the downward position rather than the position shown in FIG.10 and FIG.11. Moreover, the lower instrument panel 3 is formed with a side wall portion 3b extending from the edge portion 3a in parallel with the opening trim 8, and this side wall portion 3b can interfere with the lip portion 83 of the opening trim 8. It is arranged in the position.
This makes it possible to form a small gap while inclining as it goes downward, and the lip 83 is twisted to the side wall 3b of the lower instrument panel 3 at a position that fits inside the vehicle compartment below the overhang D. It is connected without being in contact, and no gap is generated between the instrument panel 1 and the opening trim 8. In addition, since the distance from the edge portion 3a of the lower instrument panel 3 can be reduced by the flexible lip portion 83 having flexibility, the parting line formed at the edge portion 3a of the lower instrument panel 3 is opened. Not only does it not happen that the hard fitting part 81 having the rigidity of the trim 8 is in contact with the hard fitting part 81 but is damaged, the side part of the instrument panel 1 in the vehicle width direction is against the opening trim 8. Thus, the degree of freedom of the design of the instrument panel 1 is improved by going in and out of the vehicle interior.

  Further, the overhanging portion 32 of the lower instrument panel 3 according to the present embodiment is, as shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, a vehicle compartment with the mating portions 21 and 31 with the overhanging portion 22 of the upper instrument panel 2 as a boundary. It is formed in a curved surface shape that is recessed toward the inside. As a result, the mating portion of the instrument panel 1 and the opening trim 8 that come into contact with each other is disposed inside the side portion of the design surface 2a of the upper instrument panel 2 in the vehicle width direction. Even when a gap is formed when viewed from the occupant's side seated on an indoor seat, the gap is covered by the design surface 2a of the overhanging portion 22 of the upper instrument panel 2. .

  Furthermore, in the mating portion structure of this embodiment, the overhanging portion D of the instrument panel 1 attached to the body 5 is an interior material that covers the vehicle interior side of the side door 7 as shown in FIGS. 3 and 8. Are arranged adjacent to each other so as to face the door trim 71. Moreover, the door trim 71 facing the overhanging portion D is formed with a recess 72 having a shape and size corresponding to the side of the protruding overhanging portion D, and the side of the protruding overhanging portion D is the door trim. 71 is configured to be received in the recess 72. Thereby, even if the overhang | projection part D of the instrument panel 1 protrudes and arrange | positions toward the door trim 71 side of the side door 6, the interference to the door trim 71 is prevented.

  As described above, in the mating portion structure of the embodiment of the present invention, the side portion in the vehicle width direction of the design surface 2a facing the upper portion of the upper instrument panel 2 that forms the upper portion of the instrument panel 1 faces the outside of the vehicle compartment. The projecting portion D of the instrument panel 1 protrudes to a position overlapping the fitting portion 81 of the opening trim 8 that covers the peripheral flange portion 54 of the door opening 5A. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a gap that allows the inside to be seen between the instrument panel 1 and the opening trim 8, and improve the appearance quality of the instrument panel 1. Further, in the mating portion structure of the present embodiment, the overall design of the instrument panel 1 seems to be widely felt by the overhanging portion D that protrudes outside the vehicle compartment as compared with the conventional mating portion structure. Can improve the comfort of the passengers and give them a sense of freedom.

  While the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and changes can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Instrument panel 2 Upper instrument panel 2a Design surface 3 Lower instrument panel 3a Edge part 3b Side wall part 5 Body (vehicle body)
5A Door opening 7 Side door 8 Opening trim 21 Upper instrument panel mating part 22 Upper instrument panel overhanging part 31 Lower instrument panel mating part 32 Lower instrument panel overhanging part 32a Inclined surface 54 Flange part 71 Door trim 72 Concave part 81 Fitting part 82 Seal part 83 Lip part 84 Core metal D Overhang part of instrument panel

Claims (6)

In the mating part structure of the instrument panel arranged on the vehicle interior side and the opening trim that is arranged from the vehicle interior side to the outdoor side and is attached to the periphery of the door opening,
The side portion in the vehicle width direction of the design surface facing the upper portion of the upper instrument panel that forms the upper portion of the instrument panel is formed in a shape that protrudes toward the door opening toward the outside of the vehicle compartment,
The overhanging portion of the instrument panel is disposed so as to protrude to a position overlapping the U-shaped fitting portion of the opening trim that covers the peripheral flange portion of the door opening. Trim fitting structure.   The overhanging portion is disposed at a mating portion of the upper instrument panel and a lower instrument panel forming a lower portion of the instrument panel, and the overhanging portion of the upper instrument panel is arranged in the vehicle width direction of the design surface. The side end is formed in a substantially L-shaped cross-section bent downward so that the die can be drawn, and the projecting portion of the lower instrument panel is oblique to the upper surface of the fitting portion of the opening trim The instrument panel and opening trim mating portion structure according to claim 1, wherein the instrument panel and the opening trim are formed in an inclined shape so as to cross the vehicle gradually toward the vehicle interior side.   An inclined shape in which the edge of the opening trim is inclined toward the vehicle interior as it goes downward from the vehicle interior side lip portion of the opening trim from the portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion of the opening trim. The instrument panel and opening trim mating portion structure according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the instrument panel and the opening trim are combined.   The clearance distance between the fitting portion having the rigidity of the opening trim and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the fitting portion is X, and is positioned below the gap so that the opening trim can be used. When the distance between the lip portion having flexibility and the edge portion of the instrument panel that overlaps the lip portion is Y, the gap is set so that Y <X. The instrument panel and opening trim mating portion structure according to claim 3.   5. The instrument according to claim 2, wherein the lower instrument panel is formed in a curved shape that is recessed toward the vehicle interior side, with a joint portion with the upper instrument panel as a boundary. Mention panel and opening trim joint structure.   The overhanging portion of the instrument panel in a state of being attached to the vehicle body is disposed adjacent to face the door trim as an interior material of the door, and a recess is formed in the door trim facing the overhanging portion, The instrument panel and opening trim mating portion structure according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a side portion of the projecting protruding portion is accommodated in the concave portion of the door trim. .

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