JP2568127Y2 - Automotive curtain rail assembly - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a curtain rail assembly for mounting a curtain rail for slidably holding a lower portion of a curtain of an automobile to a vehicle body.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art An electric curtain for an automobile generally has a double structure including an outer curtain (7) and an inner curtain (8) as shown in FIG. Each curtain (7) (8) is installed inside the window (2) of the vehicle body (1).

The upper portions of the curtains (7) and (8) are held on the side of a garnish (9) with a built-in drive motor fixed to the vehicle body (1) above the window (2). The lower portions of the curtains (7) and (8) are held on the interior trim (3) side detachably attached to the vehicle body (1) below the window (2). On the upper part (3a) of the interior trim (3), curtain rails (10) and (11) are detachably fixed in two upper and lower stages.
The lower part of the outer curtain (7) is held by the upper curtain rail (10) via the curtain runner (12). The lower part of the inner curtain (8) is held by the lower curtain rail (11) via the curtain runner (13).

The lower part (3b) of the interior trim (3) has a locking claw (14) which is detachably attached to the vehicle body (1). The upper section (3a) of the interior trim (3) has a vertical cross section of approximately L
A trim reinforcing plate (15) made of sheet metal is attached to the rear surface of the upper portion (3a). A curtain rail (10) is inserted and fixed to a substantially horizontal upper end of the upper part (3a) as described later, and a curtain (16) formed on a substantially vertical outer wall surface of the upper part (3a) is provided with a curtain. The rail (11) is fitted and fixed.

A conventional example of a structure for attaching the curtain rail (10) to the upper end of the interior trim (3) will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0006] Curtain rail (10) for interior trim (3)
Are mounted via a pair of end caps (17) fitted to both ends of the curtain rail (10). The end cap (17) is inserted into the end of the curtain rail (10) and fixed to the interior trim (3) with a tapping screw (18).

The curtain rail (10) is an extruded product made of aluminum or the like, and as shown in FIG. 5, has a U-shaped mounting seat (10) inserted into the upper end of the interior trim (3).
a) and a rail portion (10b) into which the curtain runner (12) of the curtain (7) is slidably fitted.

The end cap (17) is a resin molded product, and includes a cap (17a) which is butt-joined to the end face of the rail (10b) of the curtain rail (10), and a rail (10
b) and a cylindrical boss (17b) formed inside the cap (17a).
c).

An insertion hole (19) for a self-tapping screw (18) is formed at a predetermined location on the upper end of the interior trim (3), and an end cap (17) is fixed to this location.

The curtain rail (10) is mounted as follows. The insertion projection (17b) of the end cap (17) is inserted into the end of the rail (10b) of the curtain rail (10). Attach the mounting seat (10a) of the curtain rail (10)
As shown in FIG. 8, it is inserted into the upper end of the interior trim (3) and temporarily fixed. At this time, the end cap (1
Align the boss (17c) of (7) with the insertion hole (19).

As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, a tapping screw (18) is inserted into the insertion hole (19) from below the upper end of the interior trim (3), and the boss (17) of the end cap (17) is formed.
c) and fix the end cap (17) to the interior trim (3). Attach a pair of end caps (17) to both ends of the curtain rail (10) and trim the interior (3)
, The curtain rail (10) is permanently fixed to the interior trim (3).

[0012]

The above-mentioned electric curtain is sometimes installed at an automobile factory, but is often installed at the request of an automobile dealer. In the case of such an optional installation, the interior trim (3) is used. To curtain rail (10)
The work efficiency of installing was very poor.

That is, after inserting the curtain rail (10) with the end cap (17) fitted in the end into the upper end of the interior trim (3), the end cap (17) is inserted from the back side of the interior trim (3). ) Needs to be removed by removing the interior trim (3) from the vehicle body (1). The interior trim (3) has a structure that can be easily attached to and detached from the vehicle body (1).

Further, since both ends of the curtain rail (10) are fixed to the interior trim (3) via the end caps (17), the interior trim (3) has a length equal to the length of the curtain rail (10). If the structure is divided in the direction, some of the divided interior trims may not be screwed to the curtain rail (10). Therefore, it is virtually impossible to attach the curtain rail (10) to the divided interior trim.

Further, since only the both ends of the curtain rail (10) are fixed to the interior trim (3), as the total length of the curtain rail (10) becomes longer, the supporting strength at the center thereof becomes weaker. , There was a problem of rattling back and forth.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a curtain rail assembly having improved workability of attaching a curtain rail to a vehicle body.

[0017]

According to the present invention, a curtain rail for holding a lower portion of a curtain mounted inside a window of an automobile is fixed to an upper end portion of an interior trim detachably fixed to a vehicle body. In the structure, a trim reinforcement plate superimposed on the upper end of the interior trim and the upper and lower surfaces of the interior trim,
A plurality of mounting brackets each having an elastic insertion portion that is engaged with and fitted to the retaining means provided on the trim reinforcing plate, and a rail fitting portion including opposing elastic fitting claws extending upward integrally from the insertion portion. Is attached to the upper end portions of the interior trim and the trim reinforcing plate at desired intervals, and the curtain rails are press-fitted from directly above the rail fitting portions of the plurality of mounting brackets to be mounted. Achieve the goal.

[0018]

[Function] A mounting bracket can be easily attached to the upper end of the interior trim attached to the vehicle body without removing the interior trim from the vehicle body. In addition, the curtain rail is pressed from just above the mounting bracket attached to the upper end of the interior trim. By combining them, the curtain rail can be fixed to the interior trim with one touch.

In the case where the interior trim is divided in the length direction of the curtain rail, by attaching a mounting bracket to each of the divided interior trims, it becomes possible to attach the curtain rail well to the divided interior trim. .

When the curtain rail is long, the entire length of the curtain rail can be mounted with stable strength by selecting the mounting positions and the number of mounting brackets at both ends and the center.

[0021]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS One embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. The same or corresponding parts as those in FIG. 4 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and different points will be described.

According to the present invention, a curtain rail (5) for holding a lower portion of an outer curtain (7) is provided on an upper end portion of an interior trim (3) detachably attached to a vehicle body (1), and a plurality of mounting brackets (5). 6) It is a structure to be attached via. The interior trim (3) may have the same structure as a conventional product, and the trim reinforcing plate (4) mounted on the back surface thereof and the shape of the curtain rail (5) correspond to the mounting bracket (6).

The mounting bracket (6) is an elastic sheet metal product, and has a U-shaped insertion portion (6a) inserted into an upper end portion where the interior trim (3) and the trim reinforcing plate (4) overlap, and an insertion portion ( 6a) and a rail fitting part (6b) integral with the rail fitting part.
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the insertion portion (6 a) has a locking claw (6 f) cut and raised at the center of the tip of a lower plate (6 d) inserted along the lower surface of the trim reinforcing plate (4). Having. The rail fitting portion (6b) is connected to the upper plate (6) of the insertion portion (6a).
e) Fitting claws (6c) bent upward on both sides.
The fitting claw (6c) has a pair of opposed upper and lower plates (6e).
Formed on both sides.

The trim reinforcing plate (4) has a retaining means for the mounting bracket (6), for example, a cut and raised locking projection (4a) at a plurality of places at desired intervals at the upper end thereof. The locking claws (6f) of the mounting bracket (6) are locked to the locking projections (4a) to prevent the mounting bracket (6) from coming off the interior trim (3).

The curtain rail (5) is an extruded product of aluminum or the like, and a rail portion (5a) into which a curtain runner (12) of the curtain (7) is slidably fitted.
Is pressed into the rail fitting portion (6b) of the mounting bracket (6). Hook protrusions (5b) are integrally formed on both sides of the bottom of the rail portion (5a), and the hook protrusions (5b) are hooked on fitting claws (6c) of the rail fitting portion (6b).

The curtain rail (5) is attached to the upper end of the interior trim (3) attached to the vehicle body (1) in the following order.

First, as shown in FIG. 3, the mounting bracket (6) is provided at the upper end of the interior trim (3) and the trim reinforcing plate (4) where the engaging projection (4a) of the trim reinforcing plate (4) is located. ). Locking claw (6) of mounting bracket (6)
Attachment of the mounting bracket (6) is completed when (f) gets over and engages with the locking projection (4a) of the trim reinforcing plate (4). The mounting of the mounting bracket (6) is performed in a one-touch manner with good workability while the interior trim (3) is mounted on the vehicle body (1).

After mounting brackets (6) are mounted at a plurality of predetermined positions on the upper end of the interior trim (3), the curtain rail (5) is pushed in from just above each mounting bracket (6). That is, the rail fitting portion (6) of the mounting bracket (6)
When the rail (5a) of the curtain rail (5) is pushed into the rail (b), the hooking projection (5b) of the rail (5a) elastically deforms the fitting claw (6c) of the rail fitting part (6b). hand,
Both are elastically fitted. Such fitting is performed simultaneously at a plurality of positions of the curtain rail (5), and the curtain rail (5) is attached in a one-touch manner on the upper end of the interior trim (3). This mounting operation can be performed while the interior trim (3) is mounted on the vehicle body (1).

The present invention is applicable not only to a curtain rail assembly structure for an electric curtain but also to a curtain rail assembly structure for a manual curtain of an automobile.

[0030]

According to the present invention, with the interior trim attached to the vehicle body, the mounting bracket can be inserted into the upper end of the interior trim, and the curtain rail can be pushed into the mounting bracket from above so that the curtain rail can be mounted. The mounting operation can be easily performed in a one-touch manner, which has an effect of further improving the curtain mounting workability of the automobile.

Further, even if the interior trim is divided in the length direction of the curtain rail, the curtain rail can be attached well to the divided interior trim by attaching the mounting bracket to each of the plurality of divided interior trims. be able to. Furthermore, even if the curtain rail is long,
By selecting the mounting position and the number of the mounting brackets, it becomes possible to mount the entire length of the curtain rail with stable strength. Therefore, there is an effect that a curtain rail assembly with excellent versatility applicable to interior trim of various automobiles can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a longitudinal sectional view showing an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a main part of the assembly structure of FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view for explaining a curtain structure of an automobile having a conventional curtain rail assembly structure.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of a part of FIG. 4;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the part shown in FIG. 5 when assembled.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along the line BB of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along the line CC of FIG. 6;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Body 2 Window 3 Interior trim 4 Trim reinforcing plate 4a Retaining means 5 Curtain rail 6 Mounting bracket 6a Insertion part 6b Rail fitting part 6c Fitting claw

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] An assembly structure for fixing a curtain rail holding a lower portion of a curtain mounted inside a window of a vehicle body to an upper end portion of an interior trim detachably fixed to the vehicle body, the upper end portion of the interior trim. And an elastic insertion portion which is inserted into the trim reinforcing plate superposed on the upper surface of the interior trim by being engaged with a retaining means provided on the trim reinforcing plate, and opposing elastic fittings integrally extending upward from the insertion portion. A plurality of mounting brackets each having a rail fitting portion formed of a claw; and a curtain rail from directly above the rail fitting portions of the plurality of mounting brackets mounted at desired intervals on the upper ends of the interior trim and the trim reinforcing plate. An automotive curtain rail assembly, wherein the assembly is mounted by press fitting.