JP2018079794A - Vehicle body structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve support rigidity of a rail cover.SOLUTION: A vehicle body structure includes: a side panel to which a rail for guiding a slide door is attached and which forms a vehicle body side part; a rail cover covering the rail; a bumper spacer attached to the side panel; a rear bumper face supported by the bumper spacer and covering the rear panel; and a support member which is connected with the bumper spacer and supports the rail cover. The rail cover includes: a first extension part extending in a vehicle body fore and aft direction; and a second extension part extending from the first extension part to the inner side in a vehicle width direction. The rail cover is attached to the side panel in the first extension part and is attached to the support member in the second extension part. The support member includes a fixing part which fixes the support member to the rear panel.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a vehicle body structure.

  In a vehicle in which a slide door is adopted, a vehicle provided with a rail cover that covers a rail that guides the slide door is known in terms of improving the design of the side portion of the vehicle. Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a rail cover is supported by a support member. The support member is attached to the vehicle body by a screw connected to a bumper holder that holds the rear bumper.

JP 2009-78642 A

  In the configuration of Patent Document 1, since the rail cover is configured to be attached to the vehicle body via the support member and the bumper holder, there is room for improvement in terms of support rigidity.

  An object of the present invention is to improve the support rigidity of the rail cover.

According to the present invention,
Rails that guide the sliding doors are attached, side panels that form the side of the vehicle body,
A rear panel forming the rear of the vehicle body,
A rail cover covering the rail;
A bumper spacer attached to the side panel;
A rear bumper face supported by the bumper spacer and covering the rear panel;
A support member connected to the bumper spacer and supporting the rail cover;
A vehicle body structure with
The rail cover is
A first extending portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body on the side panel;
A second extending portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end portion of the first extending portion, and
The rail cover is attached to the side panel at the first extending portion, and is attached to the support member at the second extending portion,
The support member includes a fixing portion that fixes the support member to the rear panel.
A vehicle body structure is provided.

  According to the present invention, the support rigidity of the rail cover can be improved.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle 1 to which a vehicle body structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. The enlarged view around a rail cover. The exploded perspective view around a rail cover. The perspective view which shows arrangement | positioning of a bumper spacer and a supporting member. (A) And (B) is a perspective view of a rail cover. (A) And (B) is a perspective view of a bumper spacer. (A) And (B) is a perspective view of a supporting member, (C) is the elements on larger scale of a supporting member. (A) And (B) is a perspective view which shows arrangement | positioning of a bumper spacer and a supporting member. (A) is explanatory drawing of the positioning structure of a bumper spacer and a supporting member, (B) is explanatory drawing of the positioning structure of a rail carver and a bumper spacer. (A) is a perspective view which shows arrangement | positioning of a rail cover, (B) is explanatory drawing of the positioning structure of a rail cover.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle 1 to which a vehicle body structure according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. The vehicle 1 is a 5-door hatchback passenger vehicle including a tailgate 2 and a slide door 4. A tail lamp unit 8 is provided on the left and right of the tailgate 2, and a rear bumper face 5 is provided on the lower side of the tailgate 2. The sliding door 4 is configured to be slidable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body by guidance of a rail 6 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. The rail 6 is attached to a side panel 3 that forms the side of the vehicle body, and is covered with a rail cover 7. A space between the rail cover 7 and the side panel 3 opens downward, and the rail 6 and the slide door 4 are connected through this opening.

  2 shows the vehicle body structure around the rail cover 7, and FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view thereof. In FIG. 3, the rail 6 is omitted. 4 is a perspective view in which the rear bumper face 5 and the rail cover 7 are removed from FIG. The side panel 3 constitutes a vehicle body side portion around the rear wheel and has a recess 3a to which the rail 6 is attached. The recess 3a extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a plurality of fixing portions 3b for attaching the rail 6 are provided in the recess 3a. Further, a plurality of engaging portions 3 c for attaching the rail cover 7 to the side panel 3 are provided adjacent to the recess 3 a.

  A rear panel 9 is joined to the side panel 3. The rear panel 9 forms a rear part of the vehicle body, and in particular extends in the vehicle width direction and defines a lower part of a rear opening that is opened and closed by the tailgate 2. The rear bumper face 5 extends in the vehicle width direction and is disposed so as to cover the rear panel 9. A bumper spacer 10 is attached to the rear end of the side panel 3, and a support member 11 is connected to the bumper spacer 10. The bumper spacer 10 supports the end of the rear bumper face 5 in the vehicle width direction. The support member 11 supports the end portion of the rail cover 7.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the rail cover 7, the bumper spacer 10, and the support member 11 will be described. In the following description, when a direction or a part is indicated, the direction or part after the vehicle body is attached is used as a reference.

  FIGS. 5A and 5B are perspective views of the rail cover 7. The rail cover 7 includes an extending portion 71 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body and an extending portion 72 extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end portion of the extending portion 71. An end portion 72a of the extending portion 72 extends forward in the vehicle body front-rear direction, and the rail cover 7 has a J-shape as a whole. The rail cover 7 is made of, for example, a resin material.

  The rail cover 7 has an outer surface exposed to the outside and an inner surface on the vehicle body side, and the extending portion 71 is provided with a plurality of engaging portions 73. The engaging portion 73 is a portion that is detachably engaged with the engaging portion 3c of the side panel 3, and is, for example, a clip. An engaging portion 74 is provided at the end 72 a of the extending portion 72. The engaging portion 74 is a portion supported by the support member 11, and in the case of this embodiment, includes two engaging holes 74 a that are vertically spaced apart and a positioning portion 74 b that is positioned between them. In the case of this embodiment, the positioning part 74b is a groove that extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body and is open on the front side.

  FIG. 6A and FIG. 6B are perspective views of the bumper spacer 10. The bumper spacer 10 has a generally square shape. The bumper spacer 10 is made of, for example, a resin material. The bumper spacer 10 has a plurality of engaging claws 101 that engage with the side panel 3 or the bumper face 5. A fixed portion 103 is provided at the lower portion of the bumper spacer 10, and an engaging portion 104 is provided at the middle portion. The fixing portion 103 is a portion for fixing the bumper spacer 10 to the side panel 3, and in the case of this embodiment, a hole through which a tapping screw that engages with the side panel 3 is inserted may be a clip. . The engaging portion 104 is, for example, a clip that engages with the side panel 3. A connection part 102 connected to the support member 11 is provided on the bumper spacer 10, and a positioning part 102 a is formed on the connection part 102. In the present embodiment, the positioning portion 102a constitutes a rectangular opening into which a part of the support member 11 is inserted. A positioning rib 103 on which the extended portion 71 of the rail cover 7 is placed is formed on the upper outer side of the bumper spacer 10 so that the height of the extended portion 71 can be adjusted.

  7A and 7B are perspective views of the support member 11, and FIG. 7C is an enlarged view of a part of the support member 11 (engagement portion 114). The support member 11 has a fixed portion 111 and a fixed portion 112 at both ends in the vehicle width direction. The fixing portion 111 is a portion that fixes the support member 11 to the rear panel 9. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 111 is a hole through which a tapping screw that engages with the rear panel 9 is inserted, and has a structure that fastens the support member 11 to the rear panel 9. However, it may be a clip. By fixing the support member 11 to the rear panel 9, the support rigidity can be improved. The fixing portion 112 is a portion that fixes the support member 11 to the side panel 3. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 112 is a hole through which a tapping screw that engages with the side panel 3 is inserted, and fastens the support member 11 to the side panel 3. Although it is a structure, it may be a clip. By fixing the support member 11 across the rear panel 9 and the side panel 3, the support rigidity can be further improved.

  The support member 11 includes a protrusion 113 protruding forward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body. The protrusion 113 includes a root portion 13a and a tip portion 13b. The base portion 13 a is a portion connected to the main body portion of the support member 11, and is at a position spaced rearward in the vehicle body front-rear direction with respect to the rear panel 9. The tip portion 13b is a portion that contacts the rear panel 9 at a position below 111. The protrusion 113 serves as a stick-shaped leg and comes into contact with the rear panel 9 below the fixed portion 111, whereby the support rigidity in the gravity direction of the support member 11 can be increased. Since the protrusion 113 only abuts on the rear panel 9, it is possible to increase the support rigidity in the direction of gravity without increasing the number of steps for attaching the support member 11 and reducing the number of attachment work parts.

  The support member 11 includes a placement portion 116 on which the rear bumper face 5 is placed. The mounting portion 116 protrudes rearward in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and its upper surface is substantially horizontal. The rear bumper face 5 is provided with a portion (not shown) mounted on the mounting portion 116, and a load in the gravity direction of the rear bumper face 5 acts by the mounting portion 116. The protrusion 113 described above is located below the end of the mounting portion 116 in the vehicle width direction, and the load on the rear bumper face 5 acting on the mounting portion 116 is applied to the protrusion 113 under the backup of the rear panel 3. Thus, the support rigidity in the gravity direction of the rear bumper face 5 can be increased. In addition, by placing the rear bumper face 5 on the support member 11 that supports the rail cover 7, the positional accuracy between the rail cover 7 and the rear bumper face 5 can be improved.

  The support member 11 includes a connecting portion 115 that is connected to the connecting portion 102. The connecting portion 115 is a rectangular block-like portion that is inserted into the positioning portion 102a from the rear side in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and adjusts the relative position between the bumper spacer 10 and the support member 11 in cooperation with the positioning portion 102a. It also functions as a positioning part. In the present embodiment, the connecting portion 102 is an opening and the connecting portion 115 is inserted into the opening. However, the structure may be reversed, and the opening may be A connection structure other than the structure of the insertion part inserted into the opening may be used.

  The support member 11 includes an engagement portion 114 that supports the rail cover 7. The engaging portion 114 supports the rail cover 7 by engaging with the engaging portion 74 of the rail cover 7. The engaging portion 114 includes two engaging claws 114a that are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The engaging claw 114 a engages with the engaging hole 74 a of the rail cover 7. The engaging part 114 also includes a positioning part 114b. The positioning portion 114b forms a convex portion protruding from the periphery thereof, is inserted into the positioning portion 74b of the rail cover 7, and adjusts the relative position between the rail cover 7 and the support member 11. In the case of the present embodiment, in particular, the support member 11 and the extended portion 72 side of the rail cover 7 are positioned in the vertical direction by the positioning portion 74b and the positioning portion 114b.

  With reference to FIG. 8 (A)-FIG. 10 (B), the attachment aspect and positioning of the rail cover 7, the bumper spacer 10, and the support member 11 are demonstrated. 8A and 8B show how the bumper spacer 10 and the support member 11 are attached. FIG. 8A is a view of these from the rear of the vehicle body, and FIG. 8B is the rear of the vehicle body. It is the figure seen from the lower side. From FIG. 8 (B), the abutment mode between the protrusion 113 and the rear panel 9 can be visually understood.

  In the case of the present embodiment, the side panel 3 includes an outer panel 31 and an inner panel 32. At the stage of assembling the vehicle body, first, the rear panel 9 and the inner panel 32 are joined to produce a sub-comp product, and then the outer panel. 31 is joined to the inner panel 32.

  The bumper spacer 10 is fixed to the outer panel 31 by the fixing portion 103 and the engaging portion 104, and the support member 11 is fixed to the rear panel 9 and the inner panel 32 by the fixing portions 111 and 112. Therefore, it is preferable that position adjustment (grinding) is possible between the rear bumper face 9 and the outer panel 31 or between the rear bumper face 9 and the rail cover 7. In the case of the present embodiment, the position adjustment between the support member 11 and the bumper spacer 10 and the position adjustment between the support member 11 and the rail cover 7 are possible, and the position adjustment between the above components is possible. Yes.

  FIG. 9A shows the connecting portion 102 and the connecting portion 115 in a connected state, and is a view of these seen from the front side in the vehicle body front-rear direction. A connecting portion 115 is inserted into the positioning portion 102 a of the connecting portion 102. On the upper surface of the connecting portion 115, position adjusting ribs 115a that come into contact with the upper inner wall of the positioning portion 102a are integrally formed at two locations separated in the vehicle width direction. Position adjusting ribs 115b that contact the lower inner wall of the positioning portion 102a are integrally formed on the lower surface of the connecting portion 115 at two locations apart from each other in the vehicle width direction. Position adjustment ribs 115c that come into contact with the outer inner wall of the positioning portion 102a are integrally formed at two locations on the outer side surface of the connecting portion 115 so as to be spaced apart in the vertical direction.

  In the prototype stage, while checking the deviation between the components, the appropriate height of the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c is determined, the height of the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c is adjusted by mold adjustment, and the final specification is determined. be able to. Depending on the height of these position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c, the relative position of the support member 11 and the bumper spacer 10 can be adjusted in the vertical direction, the vehicle width direction, and the inclination. As a result, the rear bumper face 9 and the outer panel 31 and the like Position adjustment is possible.

  FIG. 9B shows a state in which the rear end portion of the extending portion 71 of the rail cover 7 is placed on the position adjustment rib 103 of the bumper spacer 10 (a state in which the rear bumper face 5 is removed). It is the figure which looked at these from the side. The top portion of the position adjusting rib 103 is brought into contact with the lower edge of the extending portion 71, whereby the extending portion 71 is positioned in the vertical direction. In this case as well, in the prototype stage, while checking the deviation between the components, the appropriate height of the position adjustment rib 103 is determined, the height of the position adjustment rib 103 is adjusted by mold adjustment, and the final specification is determined. be able to.

  FIG. 10A shows a manner of supporting the rail cover 7 by the support member 11, and FIG. 10B is an enlarged view of the positioning portion 74 b of the rail cover 74. On the upper inner wall of the positioning portion 74b, a position adjusting rib 74c that comes into contact with the positioning portion 114b of the support member 11 is integrally formed. The position adjusting ribs 74c are formed at two positions apart from each other in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body. In this case as well, in the prototype stage, while checking the deviation between the components, the appropriate height of the position adjustment rib 74c is determined, the height of the position adjustment rib 74c is adjusted by mold adjustment, and the final specification is determined. be able to. Depending on the height of the two position adjustment ribs 74c, the relative position between the support member 11 and the rail cover 7 can be adjusted in the vertical direction and the inclination. As a result, the relative position adjustment between the rail cover 7 and the rear bumper face 9 can be performed. It becomes possible.

  The members forming the above-described position adjusting ribs 74c, 103 and 115a to 115c are an example. For example, the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c may be formed not on the support member 11 side but on the bumper spacer 10 side. However, in the configuration in which the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c are formed on the support member 11 side and the position adjustment rib 74c is formed on the rail cover 7 side as in this embodiment, the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c are supported by the position adjustment ribs 115a to 115c. It can be said that the position adjustment between the member 11 and the bumper spacer 10 and the position adjustment between the support member 11 and the rail cover 7 by the position adjustment rib 74c can be sequentially performed, and it is easy to determine the final specifications of each component in order.

<Summary of Embodiment>
1. The vehicle body structure of the above embodiment is
A rail (e.g., 6) for guiding a sliding door (e.g., 4) is attached, and a side panel (e.g., 3) that forms the side of the vehicle body,
A rear panel (for example, 9) that forms the rear of the vehicle body,
A rail cover (e.g. 7) covering the rail;
A bumper spacer (for example, 10) attached to the side panel;
A rear bumper face (for example, 5) supported by the bumper spacer and covering the rear panel;
A support member (for example, 11) connected to the bumper spacer and supporting the rail cover;
A vehicle body structure with
The rail cover is
A first extending portion (e.g. 71) extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction on the side panel;
A second extending portion (e.g., 72) extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end portion of the first extending portion,
The rail cover is attached to the side panel in the first extending portion (e.g., 73), and is attached to the support member in the second extending portion (e.g., 74),
The support member includes a fixing portion (for example, 111) that fixes the support member to the rear panel.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, since the support member is directly fixed to the rear panel, the support rigidity of the rail cover can be improved.

2. The vehicle body structure of the above embodiment is
The support member includes a protrusion (e.g., 113) protruding forward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body,
The protrusion is a base portion (for example, 113a) spaced from the rear panel in the rear direction of the vehicle body, and
A tip portion (e.g., 113b) that contacts the rear panel at a position below the fixed portion,
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, it is possible to increase the support rigidity in the direction of gravity while reducing the number of attachment work sites for the support member.

3. The vehicle body structure of the above embodiment is
The support member includes a placement portion (for example, 116) on which the rear bumper face is placed.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the support rigidity of the rear bumper face and the positional accuracy with the rail cover can be improved.

4). The vehicle body structure of the above embodiment is
A first positioning means (e.g., 102a, 115) that is provided at a connection portion (e.g., 102, 115) between the bumper spacer and the support member, and adjusts the relative positions thereof;
A second positioning means (e.g., 74b, 114b) that is provided at a support portion (e.g., 74, 114) between the rail cover and the support member and adjusts the relative positions thereof;
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the relative position of the bumper spacer, the support member, and the rail cover can be adjusted in accordance with the prototype result between the side panel and the rear panel, and the positional accuracy can be improved.

5. The vehicle body structure of the above embodiment is
The first positioning means includes a first position adjustment rib (for example, 115a-115c) provided on the support member and abutting against the bumper spacer,
The second positioning means includes a second position adjustment rib (e.g., 74c) that is provided on the rail cover and contacts the support member.
It is characterized by that.

  According to this configuration, the position adjustment can be handled by mold adjustment, and the position adjustment can be sequentially performed. Therefore, it is easy to determine the final specifications of each part in order, and the work efficiency can be improved.

3 side panel, 4 slide door, 5 rear bumper face, 6 rail, 7 rail cover, 9 rear panel, 11 support member, 111 fixing part

Claims (5)

Rails that guide the sliding doors are attached, side panels that form the side of the vehicle body,
A rear panel forming the rear of the vehicle body,
A rail cover covering the rail;
A bumper spacer attached to the side panel;
A rear bumper face supported by the bumper spacer and covering the rear panel;
A support member connected to the bumper spacer and supporting the rail cover;
A vehicle body structure with
The rail cover is
A first extending portion extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body on the side panel;
A second extending portion extending inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end portion of the first extending portion, and
The rail cover is attached to the side panel at the first extending portion, and is attached to the support member at the second extending portion,
The support member includes a fixing portion that fixes the support member to the rear panel.
Body structure characterized by that. The vehicle body structure according to claim 1,
The support member includes a protrusion that protrudes forward in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body,
The protruding portion is a root portion that is spaced rearward in the vehicle longitudinal direction with respect to the rear panel;
A tip portion that contacts the rear panel at a position below the fixed portion,
Body structure characterized by that. The vehicle body structure according to claim 2,
The support member includes a placement portion on which the rear bumper face is placed.
Body structure characterized by that. The vehicle body structure according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A first positioning means provided at a connection portion between the bumper spacer and the support member, and adjusting a relative position thereof;
A second positioning means that is provided at a support portion between the rail cover and the support member and adjusts the relative positions thereof;
Body structure characterized by that. The vehicle body structure according to claim 4,
The first positioning means includes a first position adjustment rib provided on the support member and in contact with the bumper spacer,
The second positioning means includes a second position adjustment rib provided on the rail cover and in contact with the support member.
Body structure characterized by that.

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