JP2022145308A - Bracket and bracket fitting structure - Google Patents

Abstract

To ensure the rigidity of a bracket when two leg parts cannot be provided on both sides of a member support part.SOLUTION: A bracket 10 includes: a panel support part 12; a first leg part 13 extending downward from the panel support part 12; and a second leg part 14 extending outward in a vehicle width direction from the panel support part 12. The panel support part 12 has a first bolt insertion hole 15. A front end part of the first leg part 13 is fixed to a dash panel 4 in a lower region 18 thereof. A front end part of the second leg part 14 is fixed to the dash panel 4 in an outside region 27 thereof. Beads 21, 28 extend along the panel support part 12 and the first leg part 13 toward the front end side of the first leg part 13 from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support part 12. Beads 24, 29 extend along the panel support part 12 and the second leg part 14 toward the front end side of the second leg part 14 from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support part 12.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

The present disclosure relates to brackets and bracket mounting structures.

Patent Literature 1 describes a vehicle body front structure. The vehicle body front structure consists of a dash panel located in front of the engine room and dividing the passenger space including the front seats, a front panel facing the front of the dash panel, and a front panel fixing to the body. With front panel bracket. The bracket body of the front panel bracket is formed by bending a predetermined position of a rectangular metal plate into a substantially V shape. a mounting portion, a pair of leg portions continuous with both ends of the first mounting portion, and a pair of second mounting portions continuous with each leg portion and provided facing the dash panel and fixed to the dash panel. It has The duck front panel is secured to the dash panel via the front panel bracket by securing the front panel to the first mounting portion of the front panel bracket.

JP 2019-38271 A

A front panel bracket (bracket) described in Patent Document 1 is formed by being bent into a substantially V shape, and has a pair of legs or the like on both ends of a first mounting portion (member supporting portion) that supports the front panel (mounting member). (including a second mounting portion) is provided to fix the mounting member to the dash panel (mounted member). However, depending on the shape of the attached member, it may not be possible to provide two legs on both sides of the member supporting portion. For example, when the member to be attached is provided with an opening and the member supporting portion is arranged at a position facing the opening, one first leg extends from the member supporting portion to one side in the first direction to extend the attached member. The member is fixed to a region on one side of the opening in the first direction, and the other second leg portion is extended from the member support portion to one side in the second direction intersecting the first direction to attach the member to be attached. Among them, it may be fixed to a region on one side of the opening in the second direction. In this case, when a load is input from the mounting member to the member supporting portion of the bracket, the bracket may not be able to receive the load, and the bracket may be deformed.

Accordingly, an object of the present disclosure is to provide a bracket and a bracket mounting structure that can ensure rigidity even when two legs cannot be provided on both sides of a member support.

In order to solve the above problems, a first aspect of the present invention is a bracket for attaching at least one attachment member to a member to be attached, comprising a plate-like member support portion and a plate-like first leg portion. and a plate-like second leg. The member supporting portion has a member attaching portion to which the attaching member is attached, and is arranged at a position spaced apart from the attached member to one side in a predetermined direction to support the attaching member. The first leg extends from one end of the member supporting portion in the first direction intersecting the predetermined direction to the other side in the predetermined direction, and the tip side is fixed to the attached member. The second leg extends from one end of the member supporting portion in a second direction that intersects both the predetermined direction and the first direction to the other side in the predetermined direction, and the tip side is fixed to the attached member. be done. In the member support portion and the first leg portion, a wire is provided along the member support portion and the first leg portion in a state of protruding in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the tip side of the first leg portion. A first bead is formed extending along the length of the bead. In the member support portion and the second leg portion, a wire is provided along the member support portion and the second leg portion in a state of protruding in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the second leg portion. A second bead is formed extending along the length of the bead.

In the above configuration, the member supporting portion and the first leg project from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the distal end side of the first leg in the predetermined direction. A first bead is formed extending along the leg. That is, since the first bead extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion of the bracket toward the attached member on the first leg side, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member attachment portion of the member support portion, can ensure the section modulus of the bracket. Further, the member support portion and the second leg portion are provided with the member support portion and the second leg portion projecting in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the second leg portion. A second bead is formed extending along the . That is, since the second bead extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion of the bracket toward the attached member on the second leg side, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member attachment portion of the member support portion, can ensure the section modulus of the bracket.

In this way, since there are both a bead extending toward the distal end of the first leg and a bead extending toward the distal end of the second leg from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion, the two legs Even if the portions (the first leg portion and the second leg portion) cannot be provided on both sides of the member supporting portion, the rigidity of the bracket can be ensured.

The first bead may be a single bead continuous from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion to the tip side of the first leg portion, or may be a series of beads composed of a plurality of beads. There may be. Also, the second bead may be one continuous bead, or may be a series of beads composed of a plurality of beads, similarly to the first bead.

A second aspect of the present invention is the bracket according to the first aspect, wherein the member supporting portion has another member attaching portion different from the member attaching portion. The other member attachment portion is arranged at a position where the distance to either one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion is shorter than the distance from the member attachment portion to the one leg portion. Of the first bead and the second bead, one of the beads extending from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the distal end side of the one leg portion extends from the vicinity of the member mounting portion to the other member mounting portion. A bead between member attachment portions extending to the vicinity thereof, and a leg side bead extending from the vicinity of the other member attachment portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion.

In the above configuration, the other member mounting portion is positioned such that the distance to either one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion is shorter than the distance from the member mounting portion to the one leg portion. placed. That is, the other member attachment portion is arranged at a position closer to the one leg portion than the member attachment portion. One bead extending from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion is a leg portion extending from the vicinity of the other member mounting portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion. Including side beads. That is, since the leg-side bead extends from the vicinity of the other member attachment portion toward the attached member on the one leg side, the load in the predetermined direction is applied to the other member attachment portion of the member support portion. It is possible to secure the section modulus of the bracket when inputting.

Further, the one bead includes a bead between member attachment portions extending from the vicinity of the member attachment portion to the vicinity of the other member attachment portion. Therefore, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion, both the inter-member mounting portion bead extending from the member mounting portion toward the other member mounting portion and the leg side bead extend. The section modulus of the bracket can be secured.

Further, for example, when the area of the member supporting portion is small, a single bead is formed that continuously extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion farther from the one leg toward the tip side of the one leg. To ensure the section modulus of the bracket when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion by both the bead between the member mounting portions and the bead on the leg side, even if it is not possible to can be done.

A third aspect of the present invention is a bracket mounting structure comprising a mounting member and a bracket fixed to the mounting member to mount at least one mounting member to the mounting member. The bracket includes a plate-like member supporting portion arranged at a position spaced apart from the member to be attached to one side in a predetermined direction and supporting the mounting member, and one side of the member supporting portion in the first direction crossing the predetermined direction. A plate-like first leg portion extending from the end portion in the other side of the predetermined direction and having a tip side fixed to the member to be attached, and a second direction crossing both the predetermined direction and the first direction of the member support portion and a plate-shaped second leg extending from one end of the to the other side in the predetermined direction and having a tip end fixed to the member to be attached. The member support portion of the bracket has a member attachment portion to which the attachment member is attached. The member support portion and the first leg portion of the bracket are provided with the member support portion and the first leg portion protruding in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the first leg portion. A first bead is formed extending along the . The member supporting portion and the second leg portion of the bracket are provided with the member supporting portion and the second leg portion protruding in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the distal end side of the second leg portion. A second bead is formed extending along the .

In the above configuration, the member support portion and the first leg portion of the bracket are provided with the member support portion and the first leg portion projecting in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the first leg portion. A first bead is formed extending along the first leg. That is, since the first bead extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion of the bracket toward the attached member on the first leg side, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member attachment portion of the member support portion, can ensure the section modulus of the bracket. Further, the member support portion and the second leg portion are provided with the member support portion and the second leg portion projecting in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the second leg portion. A second bead is formed extending along the . That is, since the second bead extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion of the bracket toward the attached member on the second leg side, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member attachment portion of the member support portion, can ensure the section modulus of the bracket.

Thus, the bracket has both a bead extending toward the distal end of the first leg and a bead extending toward the distal end of the second leg from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion. Even if two legs (the first leg and the second leg) cannot be provided on both sides of the member supporting portion, the rigidity of the bracket can be ensured.

The first bead of the bracket may be a single bead that continues from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion to the distal end side of the first leg portion, or a series of beads that are formed by a plurality of beads. It may be a bead. Also, the second bead may be one continuous bead, or may be a series of beads composed of a plurality of beads, similarly to the first bead.

A fourth aspect of the present invention is the bracket mounting structure according to the third aspect, wherein the member supporting portion of the bracket has another member mounting portion different from the member mounting portion. The other member attachment portion of the bracket is arranged at a position where the distance to either one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion is shorter than the distance from the member attachment portion to the one leg portion. be. Of the first bead and the second bead of the bracket, one of the beads extending from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion toward the tip end side of the one leg portion is used to attach the other member from the vicinity of the member attachment portion. and a bead between member mounting portions extending to the vicinity of the other member mounting portion, and a leg portion side bead extending from the vicinity of the other member mounting portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion.

In the above configuration, the other member attachment portion of the bracket has a distance to either one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion that is shorter than the distance from the member attachment portion to the one leg portion. placed in position. That is, the other member attachment portion is arranged at a position closer to the one leg portion than the member attachment portion. One bead extending from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion is a leg portion extending from the vicinity of the other member mounting portion toward the tip side of the one leg portion. Including side beads. That is, since the leg-side bead extends from the vicinity of the other member attachment portion toward the attached member on the one leg side, the load in the predetermined direction is applied to the other member attachment portion of the member support portion. It is possible to secure the section modulus of the bracket when inputting.

Further, the one bead includes a bead between member attachment portions extending from the vicinity of the member attachment portion to the vicinity of the other member attachment portion. Therefore, when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion, both the inter-member mounting portion bead extending from the member mounting portion toward the other member mounting portion and the leg side bead extend. The section modulus of the bracket can be secured.

Further, for example, when the area of the member supporting portion is small, a single bead is formed that continuously extends from the vicinity of the member attachment portion farther from the one leg toward the tip side of the one leg. To ensure the section modulus of the bracket when the load in the predetermined direction is input to the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion by both the bead between the member mounting portions and the bead on the leg side, even if it is not possible to can be done.

According to the present disclosure, the rigidity of the bracket can be ensured even when the two legs of the bracket cannot be provided on both sides of the member support.

1 is a front view from the front of a vehicle to which a bracket and a bracket mounting structure according to an embodiment of the invention are applied; FIG. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of part II of FIG. 1; It is a front view from the front of a bracket. FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each figure, FR indicates the front of the vehicle, UP indicates the upper side, and IN indicates the inner side in the vehicle width direction. Further, in the following description, the front-rear direction means the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and the left-right direction means the left-right direction when the vehicle faces forward.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the bracket mounting structure according to this embodiment is applied to a vehicle 1 in which a plurality of panels (mounting members) 3 are provided on the front surface of a cab 2, and the bracket 10 according to this embodiment is , a bracket 10 for attaching a plurality of panels 3 to a dash panel (attached member) 4, which will be described later.

The dash panel 4 is a panel that defines the front of the passenger compartment 11 and stands up in front of the passenger compartment 11 along the vehicle width direction. An opening 4a is formed in the lower portion of one side (the left side in the present embodiment) of the dash panel 4 in the vehicle width direction according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, on the front surface of the cab 2 are an upper panel 6 arranged below the front window opening 5, a lower panel 7 arranged below the upper panel 6, and a A grill panel 8 is provided, and left and right front side panels 9 are provided on both sides of the lower panel 7 in the vehicle width direction. The plurality of panels 3 attached to the dash panel 4 side by the bracket 10 according to this embodiment are a lower panel 7, a grille panel 8, and a front side panel 9 on one side (left side in this embodiment). A plurality of panels 3 are arranged at positions spaced forward from the dash panel 4 .

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the bracket 10 is an integrally formed plate-like member and is fixed to the periphery of the opening 4a of the dash panel 4. As shown in FIGS. The bracket 10 includes a panel support portion (member support portion) 12 that supports the plurality of panels 3, a first leg portion 13 that extends downward from the panel support portion 12, and a second leg portion that extends outward in the vehicle width direction from the panel support portion 12. legs 14; In addition, the bracket 10 includes a large convex portion 20 provided substantially over the entire area of the panel support portion 12, the first leg portion 13, and the second leg portion 14, and a plurality of (in this embodiment, 5) beads 21-25.

The panel support portion 12 is formed in a plate shape that intersects with the front-rear direction, and is arranged in front of the lower left end portion of the opening 4a of the dash panel 4 (one side in the predetermined direction). That is, the panel support portion 12 is arranged at a position spaced apart from the dash panel 4 to one side (forward in this embodiment) in a predetermined direction. The panel support portion 12 includes a first bolt insertion hole (member attachment portion) 15 for attaching the lower panel 7, a second bolt insertion hole (another member attachment portion) 16 for attaching the grill panel 8, and a front side panel. 9 and a third bolt insertion hole (another member mounting portion) 17 for mounting. The first bolt insertion hole 15 is formed in the upper portion of the panel support portion 12 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. The second bolt insertion hole 16 is formed in the lower portion of the panel support portion 12 and arranged at a position closer than the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the first leg portion 13 which will be described later. That is, the distance from the second bolt insertion hole 16 to the first leg 13 is shorter than the distance from the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the first leg 13 . The third bolt insertion hole 17 is formed in the upper portion of the panel support portion 12 on the outer side in the vehicle width direction, and is arranged at a position closer to the second leg portion 14 (to be described later) than the first bolt insertion hole 15 is. That is, the distance from the third bolt insertion hole 17 to the second leg portion 14 is shorter than the distance from the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the second leg portion 14 .

The first leg portion 13 is a leg portion that supports the panel support portion 12 from the dash panel 4 side. A direction inclined with respect to the vehicle width direction and the vertical direction, i.e., the direction along the arrow 19 in FIG. The first leg portion 13 extends substantially linearly from the end portion 12a of the panel support portion 12 on the one side in the first direction to the one side and rearward in the first direction (the other side in the predetermined direction). It has a main body 13a and a first leg fixing portion 13b extending substantially linearly from the rear end of the first leg main body 13a to the one side in the first direction. The first leg main body 13a extends obliquely with respect to the front-rear direction. The first leg fixing portion 13b is a distal end portion of the first leg portion 13 and extends along the front surface of a region 18 below the opening 4a of the dash panel 4 (hereinafter referred to as "lower region 18"). It extends and is fixed to the lower region 18 of the dash panel 4 (in this embodiment, it is fixed by spot welding at the position indicated by the cross (x) in FIG. 3). The first direction is a direction orthogonal to the end portion 12a of the panel support portion 12. As shown in FIG.

The second leg portion 14 is a leg portion that supports the panel support portion 12 from the dash panel 4 side. It extends rearward from the end portion 12b on one side (the vehicle width direction outer side in this embodiment) in the vehicle width direction (the direction along the arrow 26 in FIG. 3). The second leg portion 14 extends substantially linearly outward and rearward in the vehicle width direction from the end portion 12b (outer end portion 12b in the vehicle width direction) of the panel support portion 12 on the one side in the second direction. 14a, and a second leg fixing portion 14b extending substantially linearly outward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end of the second leg main body 14a. The second leg main body 14a extends obliquely with respect to the front-rear direction. The second leg fixing portion 14b is the tip portion of the second leg portion 14, and is the front surface of a region 27 outside the opening 4a of the dash panel 4 in the vehicle width direction (hereinafter referred to as "external region 27"). and is fixed to the outer region 27 of the dash panel 4 (in this embodiment, fixed by spot welding at the position indicated by the cross (x) in FIG. 3). The second direction is a direction orthogonal to the end portion 12b of the panel support portion 12. As shown in FIG.

The large protrusion 20 is a region of the bracket 10 that protrudes forward, and is provided over substantially the entire region of the plate-shaped bracket 10 excluding the outer peripheral edge. That is, the bracket 10 is formed in a convex shape that protrudes forward over substantially the entire area (large convex portion 20) except for the outer peripheral edge portion. The large convex portion 20 is continuously provided from the panel support portion 12 to the first leg fixing portion 13b of the first leg portion 13, and is provided continuously from the panel support portion 12 to the second leg fixing portion of the second leg portion 14. 14b are continuously provided. The first to third bolt insertion holes 15 , 16 , 17 of the panel support portion 12 are formed on the large convex portion 20 . A region of the first leg fixing portion 13 b of the first leg portion 13 below the large projection 20 is fixed to the lower region 18 of the dash panel 4 . A region of the second leg fixing portion 14 b of the second leg portion 14 that is outside the large convex portion 20 in the vehicle width direction is fixed to an external region 27 of the dash panel 4 . A plurality of beads 21 to 25 are formed on the large convex portion 20 so as to protrude rearward (to the other side in the predetermined direction).

One bead (first bead) 21 out of the plurality of beads 21 to 25 extends downward along the panel support portion 12 from near the lower portion of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 and passes through the second bolt. It extends continuously along the first leg 13 to the rear end of the first leg main body 13 a of the first leg 13 through the inside of the hole 16 in the vehicle width direction. That is, the bead 21 extends along the panel support portion 12 and the first leg portion 13 while protruding rearward from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the distal end side of the first leg portion 13 . function as a first bead extending The bead 21 is arranged near the inner edge in the vehicle width direction of the bracket 10 (the inner edge in the vehicle width direction of the panel support portion 12 and the first leg main body 13a).

One of the plurality of beads 21 to 25 (a bead between member attachment portions) 22 is arranged outside the bead 21 in the vehicle width direction, and is positioned outside the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 in the vehicle width direction. , and then bends downward to extend continuously along the panel support portion 12 to the vicinity of the upper portion of the second bolt insertion hole 16 . That is, the bead 22 functions as a bead between member mounting portions extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 .

One bead (leg-side bead) 23 among the plurality of beads 21 to 25 extends along the first leg 13 from the vicinity of the lower portion of the second bolt insertion hole 16 to the first leg main body of the first leg 13 . It extends linearly continuously to the rear end of 13a. That is, the bead 23 functions as a leg-side bead extending from the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 toward the distal end side of the first leg 13 . As a result, a series of beads (first bead) 28 composed of the two beads 22 and 23 are formed from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the tip side of the first leg portion 13, It functions as one first bead extending along the panel support portion 12 and the first leg portion 13 in a state of protruding rearward.

One bead (second bead) 24 among the plurality of beads 21 to 25 extends along the panel support portion 12 from the vicinity of the vehicle width direction outside of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the vehicle width direction outside. , and extends below the third bolt insertion hole 17 along the second leg 14 to the rear end of the second leg main body 14 a of the second leg 14 . That is, the bead 24 protrudes rearward from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the distal end side of the second leg portion 14 along the panel support portion 12 and the second leg portion 14 . function as a second bead extending The bead 24 extends from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 on the outside in the vehicle width direction along the panel support portion 12 to the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17 on the outside in the vehicle width direction on the inside in the vehicle width direction. A first region (a bead between member mounting portions) 24a, a second region 24b extending downward in the vehicle width direction from the outer end of the first region 24a, and and a third region 24c extending widthwise outward to the outer end of the second leg body 14a of the second leg 14 in the vehicle width direction. The first region 24a of the bead 24 is arranged near the upper edge of the bracket 10 (the upper edge of the panel support portion 12) above the bead 22 and extends along the panel support portion 12 in the vehicle width direction. A second region 24b of the bead 24 extends along the panel support portion 12 while being inclined with respect to the vehicle width direction. The third region 24c of the bead 24 extends linearly from the panel support portion 12 side along the second leg portion 14 to the rear end of the second leg main body 14a of the second leg portion 14 . The third region 24c of the bead 24 is arranged near the lower edge of the second leg main body 14a of the second leg 14 . The first region 24a of the bead 24 functions as a bead between member mounting portions extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17, as will be described later.

One bead (leg portion side bead) 25 among the plurality of beads 21 to 25 extends along the second leg portion main body 14a of the second leg portion 14 from the vicinity of the vehicle width direction outer side of the third bolt insertion hole 17. It extends continuously to the rear end of the second leg main body 14a. The bead 25 is arranged near the upper edge of the second leg main body 14a above the third region 24c of the bead 24. As shown in FIG. The bead 25 functions as a leg-side bead extending from the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17 toward the distal end side of the second leg 14 . As a result, a series of beads (second beads) 29 formed by the first region 24 a of the beads 24 and the beads 25 extend from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion holes 15 of the panel support portion 12 to the tip of the second leg portion 14 . It functions as one second bead extending along the panel support 12 and the second leg 14 in a laterally projecting rearward direction. That is, the first region 24a of the bead 24 is a partial region of the bead 24 functioning as the second bead, and is included in a series of beads 29 together with the bead 25 functioning as the leg-side bead. function as

In the above configuration, the bead 21 of the bracket 10 and the series of beads 28 (two beads 22 and 23) extend from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the distal end side of the first leg portion 13. , extending along the panel support portion 12 and the first leg portion 13 in a state of protruding rearward. That is, the bead 21 and the series of beads 28 extend from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the lower region 18 of the dash panel 4 on the first leg portion 13 side. It is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load in the front-rear direction is input to the first bolt insertion hole 15 of .

Also, the bead 24 and the series of beads 29 (the first region 24a of the bead 24 and the bead 25) extend from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the tip side of the second leg portion 14, It extends along the panel support portion 12 and the second leg portion 14 while protruding rearward. That is, since the bead 24 and the series of beads 29 extend from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the external region 27 of the dash panel 4 on the second leg portion 14 side, the panel support portion 12 It is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load in the front-rear direction is input to the first bolt insertion hole 15 of .

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the beads 21 and 28 extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the distal end side of the first leg portion 13 and the distal end side of the second leg portion 14 are formed. Since the dash panel 4 is provided with the opening 4a, the two legs (the first leg 13 and the second leg 14) can be positioned on both sides of the panel support 12 because both the beads 24 and 29 extend toward the panel support 12. Even if it cannot be provided on both sides in the first direction or both sides in the second direction, the rigidity of the bracket 10 can be ensured.

Also, the bead 23 included in the series of beads 28 extends from the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 toward the distal end side of the first leg portion 13 . That is, since the bead 23 extends from the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 toward the lower region 18 of the dash panel 4 on the side of the first leg portion 13, the second bolt insertion hole 16 of the panel support portion 12 extends in the longitudinal direction. It is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load is applied.

A bead 25 included in the series of beads 29 extends from the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17 toward the distal end side of the second leg portion 14 . That is, since the bead 25 extends from the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17 toward the external region 27 of the dash panel 4 on the side of the second leg 14, the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 extends in the longitudinal direction. It is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load is applied.

A series of beads 28 are composed of a bead 22 extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 and a bead 22 extending from the vicinity of the second bolt insertion hole 16 toward the tip side of the first leg portion 13 . and a bead 23 extending from the Therefore, the series of beads 28 formed by the beads 22 and 23 can secure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load in the longitudinal direction is input to the first bolt insertion holes 15 of the panel support portion 12 . can.

Also, if the area of the panel support portion 12 is small, the bead 21 extending continuously from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 toward the distal end side of the first leg portion 13 may be placed in the second bolt insertion hole 16 . Even if it cannot be formed at an avoidable position, the series of beads 28 formed by the beads 22 and 23 input the load in the front-rear direction to the first bolt insertion holes 15 of the panel support portion 12 . The section modulus of the bracket 10 at the time can be ensured.

Further, the series of beads 29 includes a first region 24a of the bead 24 extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 to the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17, and the second leg portion 14 from the vicinity of the third bolt insertion hole 17. and a bead 25 extending toward the distal side of the . Therefore, the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a longitudinal load is input to the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 is reduced by the series of beads 29 formed by the first region 24 a of the bead 24 and the bead 25 . can be ensured.

Also, if the area of the panel support portion 12 is small, the second region 24b and the third region of the bead 24 continuously extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 toward the tip side of the second leg portion 14 may be formed. 24c cannot be formed at a position that avoids the third bolt insertion hole 17, the series of beads 29 formed by the first region 24a of the bead 24 and the bead 25 will maintain the panel support portion 12. It is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load in the front-rear direction is input to the first bolt insertion hole 15 of .

In addition, the bracket 10 is provided with a large projection 20 that protrudes forward over substantially the entire area except for the outer peripheral edge. Formed on top. Therefore, it is possible to ensure the section modulus of the bracket 10 when a load in the front-rear direction is input to the first to third bolt insertion holes 15, 16, 17 of the panel support portion 12. FIG.

In this embodiment, the bead 21 and the series of beads 28 are used as the bead (first bead) extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the tip side of the first leg portion 13. Although provided, this is not a limitation, and only one of the bead 21 and the series of beads 28 may be provided, or more than two first beads may be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, the bead 24 and a series of beads 29 are used as the bead (second bead) extending from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 toward the distal end side of the second leg portion 14. Although provided, this is not a limitation and either only one of bead 24 and series of beads 29 may be provided, or more than two secondary beads may be provided.

In this embodiment, the panel support portion 12 of the bracket 10 is provided with the second bolt insertion hole 16 and the third bolt insertion hole 17 in addition to the first bolt insertion hole (member mounting portion) 15. , and at least the first bolt insertion hole 15 may be provided. For example, when the panel support portion 12 is not provided with the second bolt insertion holes 16, instead of the series of beads 28, a single bead in which the beads 22 and 23 are connected may be provided. Further, when the panel support portion 12 is not provided with the third bolt insertion hole 17 , instead of the series of beads 29 , from the vicinity of the first bolt insertion hole 15 of the panel support portion 12 to the tip of the second leg portion 14 . There may be one bead running continuously to the side.

Further, in the present embodiment, the plurality of beads 21 to 25 protrude rearward (the other side in the predetermined direction), but they may protrude forward (one side in the predetermined direction).

In addition, in the present embodiment, the large protrusion 20 projecting forward is provided over substantially the entire area of the bracket 10 except for the outer peripheral edge, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the large protrusion 20 may not be provided. .

Further, in this embodiment, different panels 3 (in this embodiment, the lower panel 7, the grille panel 8, and the front side panel 9) are attached to the first to third bolt insertion holes 15 to 17 of the panel support portion 12. However, it is not limited to this, and for example, one panel 3 may be attached to the first to third bolt insertion holes 15-17.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the member mounting portions of the panel support portion 12 for mounting the panel 3 are the bolt insertion holes 15 to 17, but the member mounting portions are not limited to this. A stud bolt, a weld nut, or the like fixed to the support portion 12 may be used.

In the present embodiment, the first leg portion 13 is provided at the lower end portion 12a of the panel support portion 12 on the inner side in the vehicle width direction, but the position at which the first leg portion 13 is provided is not limited to this. do not have. That is, the first direction is not limited to a direction that is inclined with respect to both the vehicle width direction and the vertical direction. Further, in the present embodiment, the second leg portion 14 is provided at the outer end portion 12b of the panel support portion 12 in the vehicle width direction, but the position at which the second leg portion 14 is provided is not limited to this. That is, the second direction is not limited to the vehicle width direction.

Although the present invention has been described above based on the above embodiments, the present invention is not limited to the contents of the above embodiments, and can be appropriately modified without departing from the scope of the present invention. In other words, all other embodiments, examples, operation techniques, etc. made by those skilled in the art based on this embodiment are naturally included in the scope of the present invention.

For example, in the present embodiment, the bracket 10 according to the present disclosure is applied to the bracket 10 for attaching the panel (mounting member) 3 to the dash panel (mounting member) 4, but the present invention is limited to this. Instead, it can be applied to various brackets for attaching the attachment member to the attached member.

Further, the predetermined direction in which the member supporting portion of the bracket is separated from the attached member is not limited to the front-rear direction.

The bracket and bracket mounting structure according to the present disclosure can be widely applied to brackets and bracket mounting structures that support a mounting member from the mounted member side.

3: Panel (mounting member)
4: Dash panel (attached member)
10: Bracket 12: Panel support portion (member support portion)
12a: one end of the panel support in the first direction 12b: one end of the panel support in the second direction 13: first leg 14: second leg 15: first bolt insertion hole ( mounting part)
16: 2nd bolt insertion hole (other member mounting portion)
17: 3rd bolt insertion hole (other member mounting portion)
21: Bead (first bead)
22: Bead (bead between member mounting parts)
23: Bead (leg side bead)
24: Bead (second bead)
24a: first region of bead (bead between member mounting portions)
25: Bead (leg side bead)
28: Bead (first bead)
29: Bead (second bead)

Claims (4)

A bracket for attaching at least one attachment member to a member to be attached,
a plate-shaped member supporting portion having a member mounting portion to which the mounting member is mounted, and which is arranged at a position spaced apart from the mounted member toward one side in a predetermined direction and supports the mounting member;
a plate-shaped first leg extending from one end of the member supporting portion in a first direction intersecting the predetermined direction to the other side of the predetermined direction and having a tip end fixed to the mounted member;
A plate extending from one end of the member supporting portion in a second direction intersecting both the predetermined direction and the first direction to the other side in the predetermined direction and having a tip end fixed to the member to be attached. a shaped second leg,
The member support portion and the first leg portion project in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the first leg portion. and a first bead extending along the first leg,
The member support portion and the second leg portion project in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion toward the distal end side of the second leg portion. and a second bead extending along the second leg. A bracket according to claim 1, comprising:
The member support portion has another member attachment portion different from the member attachment portion,
The other member mounting portion is arranged at a position where the distance to one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion is shorter than the distance from the member mounting portion to the one leg portion. is,
Of the first bead and the second bead, one of the beads extending from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the tip side of the one leg extends from the vicinity of the member mounting portion to the A bead between member mounting portions extending to the vicinity of another member mounting portion, and a leg side bead extending from the vicinity of the other member mounting portion toward the tip side of the one leg. bracket. a member to be attached;
a bracket fixed to the attached member to attach at least one attachment member to the attached member;
The bracket includes a plate-like member supporting portion arranged at a position spaced apart from the member to be attached to one side in a predetermined direction to support the mounting member, and a first direction crossing the predetermined direction of the member supporting portion. a plate-shaped first leg portion extending from one end portion to the other side in the predetermined direction and having a tip side fixed to the member to be attached; a plate-shaped second leg extending from one end in a second direction intersecting both sides to the other side in the predetermined direction and having a tip end fixed to the member to be attached;
The member support portion of the bracket has a member attachment portion to which the attachment member is attached,
The member supporting portion and the first leg portion of the bracket project from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the distal end side of the first leg portion in the predetermined direction. forming a first bead extending along the member support and the first leg;
The member support portion and the second leg portion of the bracket are provided with the above-described bracket projecting in the predetermined direction from the vicinity of the member attachment portion of the member support portion toward the tip side of the second leg portion. A bracket mounting structure, wherein a second bead extending along the member supporting portion and the second leg portion is formed. The bracket mounting structure according to claim 3,
The member support portion of the bracket has another member attachment portion different from the member attachment portion,
The other member mounting portion of the bracket has a distance to one of the first leg portion and the second leg portion shorter than a distance from the member mounting portion to the one leg portion. placed in the position
Of the first bead and the second bead of the bracket, one of the beads extending from the vicinity of the member mounting portion of the member supporting portion toward the distal end side of the one leg portion is located near the member mounting portion. a bead between member attachment portions extending from the vicinity to the vicinity of the other member attachment portion; and a leg portion side bead extending from the vicinity of the other member attachment portion toward the tip side of the one leg. Characterized bracket mounting structure.

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