JP2019217983A - Steering member structure - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a steering member structure which can absorb an impact at a desired position during a front collision of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A steering member structure has a support member 20 which is attached to a member body 3 extending in a vehicle width direction X and supports a steering column 5. The support member 20 includes: a first support member 31 which is attached to a front side of the member body 3 in a vehicle anteroposterior direction Y and supports the steering column 5; a second support member 32 which connects a tip portion of the first support member 31 as seen in the vehicle anteroposterior direction Y with a dash panel 2; and a third support member 33 which connects a tip portion of the first support member 31 as seen in the vehicle anteroposterior direction Y with a rear end portion of the second support member 32 as seen in the vehicle anteroposterior direction Y.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a steering member structure having a support member for supporting a steering column.

  Conventionally, a support member for supporting a steering column is attached to a steering member (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  Patent Document 1 discloses a front steering support member and a rear steering support member that support a steering column via a column mounting bracket. Patent Literature 1 discloses a reinforcement that linearly extends from a rear steering support member to a dash panel on a front surface of a vehicle body over a front steering support member.

JP 2013-23045 A

  However, the configuration described in Patent Literature 1 has a problem in that, at the time of a frontal collision, the impact cannot be absorbed by bending the reinforcement at a desired position.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a steering member structure capable of absorbing a shock at a desired position at the time of a frontal collision of a vehicle.

  In order to achieve the above object, a steering member structure according to the present invention is a steering member structure having a support member mounted on a member body extending in a vehicle width direction and supporting a steering column, wherein the support member is a vehicle. A first support member attached to the front side of the member main body in the front-rear direction and supporting the steering column, a second end connecting the front end portion of the first support member in the vehicle front-rear direction, and a dash panel; And a third support member that connects between a front end portion of the first support member in the vehicle front-rear direction and a rear end portion of the second support member in the vehicle front-rear direction. And

  According to the steering member structure of the present invention configured as described above, it is possible to absorb an impact at a desired position at the time of a frontal collision of the vehicle.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a steering member to which the steering member structure according to the first embodiment is applied. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a rear support member of the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating a configuration of a support member according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a first support member according to the first exemplary embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a bracket provided on the steering column according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a second support member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a third support member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view illustrating attachment between a first support member, a second support member, and a third support member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation of the steering member structure according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an operation of the steering member structure according to the first embodiment. FIG. 10 is a side view illustrating a configuration of a steering member according to a second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a third support member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the steering member structure according to the second embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment for realizing a steering member structure according to the present invention will be described based on Example 1 and Example 2 shown in the drawings.

[Configuration of steering member]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a steering member to which the steering member structure according to the first embodiment is applied. Hereinafter, the configuration of the steering member according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  2. Description of the Related Art In a vehicle such as an automobile, an instrument panel is installed at a front portion in a vehicle interior. Inside the instrument panel, a steering member for connecting the left and right vehicle body panels is provided as a strength member.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the steering member 1 includes a member body 3 extending straight in the vehicle width direction X, a side bracket 6 attached to the member body 3, a stay 10 attached to the member body 3, and a member body. 3 and a post bracket 40 attached to the member body 3.

  The member main body 3 can be, for example, a cylindrical metal member. The member main body 3 includes a driver seat side pipe 3a arranged on the driver seat side and a passenger seat side pipe 3b arranged on the passenger seat side. The diameter of the driver side pipe 3a is formed larger than the diameter of the passenger side pipe 3b.

  The side bracket 6 can be a metal member. The side brackets 6 are installed at both ends of the member main body 3 in the vehicle width direction X. The member main body 3 is attached to left and right vehicle body panels (not shown) by side brackets 6.

  The support member 20 can be a metal member. The support member 20 is attached to the driver's seat side pipe 3a. The steering column 5 is attached to the driver side pipe 3a via the support member 20.

  The post bracket 40 can be a metal member having a groove shape in cross section. The post bracket 40 is attached to the front of the driver seat side pipe 3a in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The post bracket 40 is attached to the dash panel 2, and fixedly supports the member main body 3 with respect to the dash panel 2.

  The post bracket 40 has a first post bracket 41 and a second post bracket 42. The first post bracket 41 is arranged outside the support member 20 (outside the vehicle compartment) in the vehicle width direction X. The second post bracket 42 is disposed inside the support member 20 (inside the vehicle compartment) in the vehicle width direction X.

  The stay 10 can be a metal member having a concave cross section. The stay 10 is attached to the driver side pipe 3a. The stay 10 extends substantially in the vehicle vertical direction Z, is attached to the floor panel 4, and fixedly supports the member main body 3 with respect to the floor panel 4.

[Configuration of support member]
FIG. 2 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of the rear support member of the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a side view illustrating the configuration of the support member 20 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the first support member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the bracket provided on the steering column 5 according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the second support member according to the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the third support member according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the support member 20 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the support member 20 includes a first rear bracket 22 as a rear support member, a second rear bracket 23 as a rear support member, and a front support member 30.

(Rear support member)
As shown in FIG. 2, the first rear bracket 22 is attached to the rear side of the driver seat side pipe 3a in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The first rear bracket 22 is disposed outside (inside of the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5 in the vehicle width direction X.

  The first rear bracket 22 includes a first web portion 22a as a web portion, a first flange portion 22b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 22c as a flange portion.

  The first web portion 22a has a through hole 22d for mounting the steering column 5. The first flange portion 22b extends upward from one end of the first web portion 22a in the vehicle width direction X in the vehicle vertical direction Z, and is attached to the driver seat side pipe 3a by welding or the like.

  The second flange portion 22c extends upward in the vehicle width direction X from the other end of the first web portion 22a in the vehicle vertical direction Z, and is attached to the driver side pipe 3a by welding or the like. The second flange portion 22c is arranged closer to the steering column 5 than the first flange portion 22b.

  The second rear bracket 23 is attached to the rear side of the driver seat side pipe 3a in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The second rear bracket 23 is arranged inside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5 in the vehicle width direction X.

  The second rear bracket 23 is formed similarly to the first rear bracket 22. The second rear bracket 23 includes a second web portion 23a as a web portion, a first flange portion 23b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 23c as a flange portion.

  The second web portion 23a has a through hole 23d for attaching the steering column 5. The first flange portion 23b extends upward from one end of the second web portion 23a in the vehicle width direction X and in the vehicle vertical direction Z, and is attached to the driver seat side pipe 3a by welding or the like.

  The second flange portion 23c extends upward in the vehicle width direction X from the other end of the second web portion 23a in the vehicle vertical direction Z, and is attached to the driver side pipe 3a by welding or the like. The second flange portion 23c is arranged closer to the steering column 5 than the first flange portion 23b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the front support member 30 is attached to the front side of the driver seat side pipe 3a in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The front support member 30 is attached to the dash panel 2 and fixedly supports the member body 3 with respect to the dash panel 2.

(Front support member)
The front support member 30 includes a first support member 31, a second support member 32, and a third support member 33.

<First support member>
As shown in FIG. 3, the first support member 31 extends obliquely downward from the driver's seat side pipe 3a toward the front in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the first support member 31 is formed in a concave groove shape in cross section, and has a web portion 31a, a first flange portion 31b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 31c as a flange portion. And

  The web portion 31a has a width in the vehicle width direction X and is formed in a strip shape. On the front side of the web portion 31a in the vehicle longitudinal direction, there is provided an extending portion 31f extending forward in the vehicle longitudinal direction. The web portion 31a may have a bead shape or a hole.

  The first flange portion 31b extends downward in the vehicle vertical direction Z from one end of the web portion 31a in the vehicle width direction X. The first flange portion 31b is disposed outside (outside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5. The first flange portion 31b has a through hole 31d for mounting the steering column 5.

  The second flange portion 31c extends downward from the other end of the web portion 31a in the vehicle vertical direction Z in the vehicle width direction X. The second flange portion 31c is disposed inside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5. The second flange portion 31c has a through hole 31e for mounting the steering column 5.

  The steering column 5 includes a first mounting bracket 7 and a second mounting bracket 8, as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the first mounting bracket 7 is formed in a concave groove shape in cross section, and includes a web 7a, a first flange 7b, and a second flange 7c.

  The first flange 7b has an elongated hole 7d formed in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y. The second flange 7c has an elongated hole 7e formed in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y.

  The second mounting bracket 8 includes a second mounting bracket body 8a, a first seat surface 8b, and a second seat surface 8c.

  The first seat surface 8b has an elongated hole-shaped notch 8d whose rear end in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y is open. The second seating surface 8c has an elongated hole-shaped notch 8e whose rear end in the vehicle front-rear direction Y is open.

  The steering column 5 has an elongated hole 7d of the first flange 7b of the first mounting bracket 7, an elongated hole 7e of the second flange 7c of the first mounting bracket 7, and a first flange portion 31b of the first support member 31. The bolt B is inserted into the hole 31d and the through hole 31e of the second flange portion 31c of the first support member 31, and is fixed to the first support member 31.

  Further, the steering column 5 is fixed by inserting the bolt B into the notch 8d of the first seat surface 8b of the second mounting bracket 8 and the through hole 22d of the first web portion 22a of the first rear bracket 22. By doing so, it is attached to the first rear bracket 22.

  Further, the steering column 5 is fixed by inserting bolts B into the notch 8e of the second seating surface 8c of the second mounting bracket 8 and the through hole 23d of the second web portion 23a of the second rear bracket 23. By doing so, it is attached to the second rear bracket 23.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a steering wheel 51 and an airbag 52 are attached to the steering column 5.

  With such a configuration, due to a secondary collision at the time of a frontal collision of the vehicle, the steering column 5 has a long hole 7d of the first flange 7b, a long hole 7e of the second flange 7c, and a cutout of the first seat surface 8b. It moves forward in the vehicle front-rear direction Y along the portion 8d and the notch 8e of the second seat surface 8c.

  The steering column 5 that has moved forward falls down from the opening of the cutout 8d of the first seating surface 8b and the opening of the cutout 8e of the second seating surface 8c. That is, in a secondary collision at the time of a frontal collision of the vehicle, the steering column 5 is supported by the front support member 30 while the steering column 5 is moved from the first rear bracket 22 and the second rear bracket 23 as rear support members. It is coming off.

<Second support member>
As shown in FIG. 3, the second support member 32 extends obliquely upward from the front end of the web portion 31 a of the first support member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y in the vehicle front-rear direction Y.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the second support member 32 is formed in a concave groove shape in cross section, and includes a web portion 32a, a first flange portion 32b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 32c as a flange portion. Prepare.

  The web portion 32a has a width in the vehicle width direction X and is formed in a strip shape. The web portion 32a may have a bead shape or a hole.

  The first flange portion 32b extends upward from one end of the web portion 32a in the vehicle vertical direction Z in the vehicle width direction X. The first flange portion 32b is disposed outside (inside of the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5. The first flange portion 32b has a notch portion 32d having a low height in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the web portion 32a.

  The second flange portion 32c extends upward in the vehicle width direction X from the other end of the web portion 32a in the vehicle vertical direction Z. The second flange portion 32c is disposed inside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5. The second flange portion 32c has a notch portion 32e having a low height in a direction perpendicular to the surface of the web portion 32a.

<Third support member>
As shown in FIG. 3, the third support member 33 connects the front end portion of the first support member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y and the rear end portion of the second support member 32 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. It is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the third support member 33 is formed in a groove shape in cross section, and includes a web portion 33a, a first flange portion 33b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 33c as a flange portion. Prepare.

  The web portion 33a is formed in a band shape with a width in the vehicle width direction X. The web part 33a has a rectangular notch 33e at the lower end in the vehicle vertical direction. The steering column 5 is arranged in a space formed by the notch 33e.

  The first flange portion 33b extends forward from one end of the web portion 33a in the vehicle width direction X and in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The first flange portion 33b is disposed outside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5.

  The second flange portion 33c extends forward in the vehicle front-rear direction Y from the other end of the web portion 33a in the vehicle width direction X. The second flange portion 33c is arranged inside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5.

[Mounting between support members]
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view illustrating attachment between the first support member, the second support member, and the third support member according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the attachment between the support members according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the tip of the first flange portion 31b of the first support member 31 in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y, the tip of the second flange portion 31c of the first support member 31 in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y, and the first support The distal end of the extending portion 31f of the member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y is fixed by welding or the like in a state of being in contact with the web portion 33a of the third support member 33.

  The rear end of the web portion 32a of the second support member 32 in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y, the rear end of the first flange portion 32b of the second support member 32 in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y, and the second flange portion of the second support member 32 The rear end 32c of the vehicle in the front-rear direction Y is fixed by welding or the like in a state of contacting the web portion 31a of the first support member 31.

  The upper end portion of the web portion 33a of the third support member 33 in the vehicle up-down direction Z is fixed by welding or the like in a state of being in contact with the web portion 32a of the second support member 32.

[Operation of steering member structure]
9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams illustrating the operation of the steering member structure according to the first embodiment. Hereinafter, the operation of the steering member structure according to the first embodiment will be described.

  The steering member structure according to the first embodiment is a steering member structure having a support member 20 attached to a member main body 3 extending in the vehicle width direction X and supporting the steering column 5. A first support member 31 attached to the front side of the member body 3 at Y to support the steering column 5; a front end portion of the first support member 31 in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y; A second support member 32 for connecting the first support member 31 and a front end portion of the first support member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y and a rear end portion of the second support member 32 for the rear end portion of the vehicle front-rear direction Y. 3 support member 33 (FIG. 3).

  Thereby, the rigidity between the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can be increased. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the deformation between the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 is suppressed, and The second support member 32 can be bent.

  As a result, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the impact can be absorbed by the second support member 32, and the steering column 5 moves rearward in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. Retreat can be suppressed.

  In the steering member structure of the first embodiment, the first support member 31 extends obliquely downward from the member main body 3 toward the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y, and the second support member 32 The first support member 31 extends obliquely upward from the front end portion in the vehicle front-rear direction Y in the vehicle front-rear direction Y toward the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. The front end portion in the front-rear direction Y is connected to the rear end portion of the second support member 32 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y (FIG. 3).

  As a result, the first support member 31 supports the steering column 5 disposed below the member body 3, and the second support member 32 applies the load F from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle. When it is bent. Therefore, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the impact can be absorbed by the second support member without retreating the steering column 5 backward in the vehicle front-rear direction. .

  In the steering member structure according to the first embodiment, the first support member 31 extends downward from both ends of the web portion 31a of the first support member 31 in the vehicle width direction X. A flange portion (first flange portion 31b, second flange portion 31c) to which the column 5 is attached, and the flange portion (first flange portion 31b, second flange portion 31c) of the first support member 31 is It is fixed to the third support member 33 (FIG. 8).

  Thereby, the rigidity of the flange portions (the first flange portion 31b and the second flange portion 31c) of the first support member 31 can be increased. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 10, the vertical vibration of the steering column 5 causes the flange portions (the first flange portion 31b and the second flange portion 31c) of the first support member 31 to be deformed so as to open outward. To prevent that. As a result, the first support member 31 can increase the support rigidity for supporting the steering column 5.

  In the steering member structure according to the first embodiment, the second support member 32 includes a web portion 32a and a flange portion extending upward from an end of the web portion 32a in the vehicle width direction X (the first flange portion 32b, A second flange portion 32c), and the web portion 32a of the second support member 32 and the flange portions (first flange portion 32b, second flange portion 32c) of the second support member 32 The third support member 33 is fixed to the web portion 31a of the first support member 31, and the third support member 33 includes a flange portion (a first flange portion 31b, a second flange portion 31c) of the first support member 31 and the second support portion 31c. The web part 32a of the support member 32 is connected (FIG. 8).

  Thereby, rigidity between the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 can be increased with a simple configuration. Therefore, with a simple configuration, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the deformation between the first support member 31 and the second support member 32 is suppressed, and 2 The support member 32 can be bent. As a result, with a simple configuration, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the impact can be absorbed by the second support member 32, and the steering column 5 Retreating backward in the direction Y can be suppressed.

  Further, the rigidity of the flange portions (the first flange portion 32b and the second flange portion 32c) of the second support member 32 can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the flanges (the first flange 32b and the second flange 32c) of the second support member 32 from being deformed so as to open outward due to the vertical vibration of the steering column 5. As a result, the support rigidity of the second support member 32 for supporting the steering column 5 can be increased.

  FIG. 11 is a side view illustrating the configuration of the steering member according to the second embodiment. FIG. 12 is a perspective view illustrating the configuration of the third support member according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the configuration of the steering member according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. The same or equivalent parts as those described in the first embodiment will be described using the same terms or the same reference numerals.

  The steering member 101 of the second embodiment differs from the steering member of the first embodiment in that the configuration of the flange portion of the second support member and the configuration of the third support member are different.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the first flange portion 132b and the second flange portion 132c of the second support member 132 do not have the notches 32d and 32e of the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the third support member 133 connects the front end portion of the first support member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y and the rear end portion of the second support member 32 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y. It is formed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the third support member 133 is formed in a concave groove shape in cross section, and includes a web portion 133a, a first flange portion 133b as a flange portion, and a second flange portion 133c as a flange portion. Prepare.

  The web portion 133a has a width in the vehicle width direction X and is formed in a strip shape. The web part 133a has a rectangular notch 33e at the lower end in the vehicle vertical direction. The steering column 5 is arranged in a space formed by the notch 33e. The upper portion of the web portion 133a in the vehicle vertical direction Z extends along the web portion 32a of the second support member 132.

  The portion of the web portion 133a of the third support member 133 extending along the web portion 32a of the second support member 132 is fixed by welding or the like in a state in which the portion is in contact with the web portion 32a of the second support member 132. It is configured as a contact part.

  The first flange portion 133b extends forward from one end of the web portion 133a in the vehicle width direction X and in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y. The first flange portion 133b is arranged outside the steering column 5 (outside the vehicle compartment).

  The second flange portion 133c extends forward in the vehicle width direction X from the other end of the web portion 133a in the vehicle longitudinal direction Y. The second flange portion 32c is disposed inside (inside the vehicle compartment) of the steering column 5.

  FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the operation of the steering member structure according to the second embodiment. Hereinafter, the operation of the steering member structure according to the second embodiment will be described.

  In the steering member structure according to the second embodiment, the third support member 133 extends along the second support member 132 and is fixed in a state in which the third support member 133 is in contact with the second support member 132 (web). (Part of the part 133a) (FIGS. 11 and 12).

  Thereby, the rigidity of the second support member 132 at the portion where the contact portion (a part of the web portion 133a) contacts can be increased. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, when the load F is input from the front in the vehicle front-rear direction Y due to the frontal collision of the vehicle, the vicinity of the tip of the contact portion of the third support member 133 (a part of the web portion 133a). Starting from, the second support member 132 can be bent. As a result, the second support member 132 can be bent at a target position to absorb the impact.

  In addition, even if notches are not provided in the flange portions (the first flange portion 133b and the second flange portion 133c) of the second support member 132, the contact portion of the third support member 133 (a part of the web portion 133a). Can be used as a starting point of the bending of the second support member 132. Therefore, the second support member 132 can have a simple configuration. The other configuration and operation and effect of the second embodiment are substantially the same as those of the first embodiment, and thus description thereof will be omitted.

  The steering member structure of the present invention has been described based on the first and second embodiments. However, the specific configuration and operation are not limited to these embodiments, and combinations of the embodiments, design changes, and changes in the design and operation are possible without departing from the gist of the invention according to each claim of the claims. Additions are allowed.

  In the first and second embodiments, the distal end of the extending portion 31f of the first support member 31 in the vehicle front-rear direction Y is fixed by welding or the like in a state of being in contact with the web portion 33a of the third support member 33. Examples have been given. However, the web portion 31a of the first support member 31 may be fixed by welding or the like in a state in which the web portion 31a is in contact with the web portion 33a of the third support member 33.

  In the first and second embodiments, an example has been described in which the member main body 3 is cylindrical. However, the member main body is not limited to this aspect, and may be, for example, a cylindrical member having a polygonal cross section. Further, the member main body is not limited to a form formed in a straight line, and may have a bent portion.

  Embodiments 1 and 2 show an example in which the steering member structure of the present invention is applied to a left-hand drive vehicle. However, the invention can also be applied to right-hand drive vehicles.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Steering member 2 Dash panel 3 Member main body 5 Steering column 20 Support member 31 First support member 31a Web part (Web part of the first support member)
31b 1st flange part (1st flange part of 1st support member)
31c 2nd flange part (2nd flange part of 1st support member)
32 second support member 32a web portion (web portion of second support member)
32b 1st flange part (1st flange part of 2nd support member)
32b 2nd flange part (2nd flange part of 2nd support member)
33 Third support member X Vehicle width direction Y Vehicle front-back direction

Claims (5)

A steering member structure having a support member attached to a member body extending in a vehicle width direction and supporting a steering column,
The support member,
A first support member attached to a front side of the member main body in a vehicle front-rear direction and supporting the steering column;
A second support member that connects between a front end portion of the first support member in the vehicle front-rear direction and a dash panel;
A steering member, comprising: a third support member that connects a front end portion of the first support member in the vehicle front-rear direction and a rear end portion of the second support member in the vehicle front-rear direction. Construction. The first support member extends obliquely downward from the member body toward the front in the vehicle front-rear direction,
The second support member extends diagonally upward toward the front in the vehicle front-rear direction from the front end portion of the first support member in the vehicle front-rear direction,
The said 3rd support member connects the said front-end | tip part of the said 1st support member in the vehicle front-back direction, and the rear-end part of the said 2nd support member in the said vehicle front-back direction, The characterized by the above-mentioned. 2. The steering member structure according to 1. The first support member includes a web portion, and a flange portion to which the steering column is attached, extending downward from both ends in the vehicle width direction of the web portion of the first support member,
The steering member structure according to claim 1, wherein the flange portion of the first support member is fixed to the third support member. The second support member includes a web portion, and a flange portion extending upward from an end of the web portion of the second support member in the vehicle width direction,
The web portion of the second support member and the flange portion of the second support member are attached to the web portion of the first support member,
The steering member structure according to claim 3, wherein the third support member connects a flange portion of the first support member and the web portion of the second support member. The said 3rd support member has the contact part extended along the said 2nd support member, and it is fixed in the state contact | abutted to the said 2nd support member. The steering member structure according to claim 1.