JP2582948Y2 - Mall mounting clips - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a clip for attaching a decorative molding such as a window molding or a drip molding of an automobile to a body side.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Various types of clips for attaching a front window molding of an automobile to a body have been developed in the past, and three typical types are shown in FIGS. These will be described below in order with reference to the drawings. In each case, a molding attachment portion MS that is engaged with the molding side and a molding attachment portion M
And a glass engaging portion GK which is disposed below S and engages with the glass side. However, each of the glass engaging portions GK has a pair of pressing wing pieces 30 that are in pressure contact with the edge of the glass, and a locking projection 31 that engages with the lower surface of the glass is formed at the front end thereof. .

[0005] Now, the molding mounting portion MS of the clip C1 shown in FIG. 5 includes an engaging projection 32 engaging with one flange edge f1 of the molding M and a pair of locking pieces 33 engaging with the other flange edge f2. And The work of attaching to the molding M is performed by pressing the both locking pieces 33 against the inside of one flange edge f2 to bend, and pushing the engaging projection 32 into the other flange edge f1 on the opposite side.

The molding mounting portion MS of the clip C2 shown in FIG. 7 is formed in a hollow box shape that opens upward as a whole, and has engagement projections 32 formed on both opposing outer surfaces. However, on the wall surface on which these engagement projections 32 are formed, both engagement projections 32
In order to be able to resiliently engage with the corresponding flange edges f1 and f2, a lightening 35 is provided below these to allow appropriate bending. Therefore, the work of attaching to the molding M can be performed by simply pushing the molding attaching portion MS into the opening of the molding M from below and forcibly bending the wall surface on which the engaging projection 32 is provided. Rim f
1, f2.

[0005] A pair of locking claws 34 are provided upright at the molding mounting portion MS of the clip C3 shown in FIG. By simply pushing in, it is bent in the approaching direction, and can be elastically engaged with the corresponding flange edges f1 and f2.

[0006]

However, each of the above three types has the following problems to be solved. In the case of the type shown in FIG. 7, when mounting on the molding M, the locking piece 33 side is first inserted into the flange edge f2 (see FIG. 6). In other words, especially when the opening width of the molding M is narrow, the entirety of the clip C1 is obliquely inserted as shown in the figure, so that the glass engaging portion GK interferes with the molding M and the clip C1 is assembled. Was sometimes difficult.

In this respect, in the case of FIG. 7, since the clip C2 is inserted from directly below the molding M, there is no problem of interference with the molding M, but the entire wall surface on which the engaging projections 32 are provided is provided. Is bent, and it is difficult in design to secure a sufficient bending allowance especially in a case where the opening width of the molding M is narrow. Therefore, the width of the entire molding attachment portion MS is
Must be set to be smaller in advance than the opening width. As a result, as shown in FIG. 8, a gap S of a predetermined size is generated between the flange edges f1 and f2 of the molding M and the wall surface of the clip C2 in a state where the molding M is assembled. It was the cause of the backlash. In addition, since it is difficult to remove this type once it is assembled, if it becomes necessary to remove it, the molding mounting portion MS is often damaged, and it cannot be reused. Was.

The type shown in FIG. 9 is easy to assemble into the molding M, has a higher flexibility than that of FIG. 7, and is effective in preventing rattling. This is an effective format for this kind of clip. But, conversely,
Due to the high flexibility, the holding force on the molding M becomes weak, and there is a concern that the clip C3 may come off.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to easily assemble the mall and to hold the mall without play. Is to provide a clip.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the present invention is directed to a clip for fixing a molding having bent flanges at both ends to a body side. And a molding engaging portion having an engaging means on the molding side, and the molding engaging portion has a bifurcated locking piece that can be bent and deformed in the narrowing direction. And these base sides are connected to the body engaging part by hinge edges and connected to be tiltable in a direction approaching or separating from the body engaging part,
At the tip of both locking pieces, locking claws elastically engageable with both flange edges of the molding are formed, while at the body engaging portion, the molding engaging portion falls down and the body engaging portion is lowered. When approaching to the side, a breaking piece is inserted between the two locking pieces, and a restraining piece for restraining the bending deformation of the two locking pieces in the narrowing direction is provided upright. It is characterized in that a holding claw is formed which engages with the stop piece and regulates the tilting of the locking piece in the separating direction.

[0011]

[Function] When assembling to a molding, the engaging claws of the engaging pieces are elastically engaged with the corresponding flange edges while the clip engaging portion of the clip is separated from the body engaging portion. In a temporary attachment state. Thereafter, both locking pieces are tilted so that the entire mall engaging portion approaches the body engaging portion. As a result, the restricting piece breaks into the space between the locking pieces, and the bending of the locking pieces in the narrowing direction is restricted. That is, the engagement state between both the locking claws and the corresponding flange edge is maintained. At the same time, the pressing claw is engaged with the locking piece, so that the approaching state between the molding engaging portion and the body engaging portion is maintained.

[0012]

[Effects of the Invention] The effects of the present invention are as follows. At the time of temporary attachment to the molding, since the locking pieces are in a state of exhibiting good flexibility, the temporary attachment operation can be performed easily and smoothly. Further, since the restricting piece restricts the bending of both the locking pieces, the engagement state between the locking claw and the flange edge is maintained, and at the same time, the play between the clip and the molding is effectively eliminated.

[0013]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 1 shows the entirety of the clip of this embodiment. The clip used in this embodiment is a window molding (simply referred to as a molding M) mounted around a front windshield (simply referred to as a glass G) of an automobile. ) Will be described as being for fixing.

In FIG. 1, the clip 1 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, and is provided with a molding engaging portion 2 for mounting a molding M and a body side (specifically, a glass G).
Side) and a body engaging portion 3 to be locked to the side.

First, a description will be given of the body engaging portion 3. A pair of pressing wing pieces 5 project from the left and right sides of the central base 4 and bend in the expanding direction so as to elastically contact the end face of the glass G. Deformation is allowed. A locking projection 6 protrudes in a flange shape from the lower end of the tip of each of the pressing wing pieces 5, and both are hooked on the lower surface of the glass G. further,
A twist preventing piece 7 protrudes upward near the tip of the upper edge of both pressing wing pieces 5. The two torsion preventing pieces 7 play a role of stretching on the inner surface of the molding M and correcting to a normal deformation state in order to prevent the pressing wing piece 5 from being twisted. Furthermore, a concave portion 8 is formed at the center of the upper edge of the base 4, and a hinge 9 for tilting the molding engaging portion 2 is provided at one end of the upper edge of the base 4. As will be described later in detail, restricting pieces 11 for restricting the bending deformation of both locking pieces 10 are formed at the other end, respectively.

The molding engaging portion 2 is entirely formed in a substantially U-shape by a pair of locking pieces 10, and its base (returned portion) side is connected to the upper portion of the hinge 9 by a thin hinge edge 9 a. In addition, the entire mall engaging portion 2 can be tilted around the hinge edge 9a in a direction approaching or separating from the body engaging portion 3 side. In addition, both locking pieces 10
The locking pawls which are allowed to be flexibly deformed in the direction to narrow the opening on the tip side and which can be elastically and loosely engaged with the corresponding flange edges f1 and f2 of the molding M at their tip ends. 12 are formed. Double locking claw 12
Is formed with a guide surface 13 that is inclined downward and outward so as to be able to engage with the flange edges f1 and f2 by an operation of being pressed onto the molding M from directly below.

The restricting piece 11 is designed to be able to be inserted between both locking pieces 10 at a position near the tip of the locking pieces 10 (a position corresponding to the locking claw 12).
To the corresponding flange edges f1 and f2,
Regulate zero deflection. A holding claw 14 is formed at the upper end of the regulating piece 11, and is engaged with the upper surfaces of both locking pieces 10 to bring the molding engaging portion 2 closer to the body engaging portion 3 to a horizontal posture. Can be held.

The clip 1 of this embodiment is configured as described above, and the clip 1 is first attached to the molding M. That is, in a state where the molding engaging portion 2 is separated from the body engaging portion 3, the free end sides (the engaging claws 12 side) of both the locking pieces 10 are adapted to the both flange edges f1 and f2 of the molding M. When pushed, both locking pieces 10 are narrowed and deformed, and both locking claws 12 are elastically and loosely engaged with the corresponding flange edges f1 and f2 (state in FIG. 2). In this case, the clip 1 can be pushed in from almost directly below the molding M, and since the both locking pieces 10 are given high flexibility, the engagement between the both locking claws 12 and the flange edges f1 and f2 is achieved. The operation is performed smoothly.

When the temporary attachment of the clip 1 to the molding M is completed as described above, the body engaging portion 3 is tilted toward the molding engaging portion 2, and the restricting piece 11 is pushed between the locking pieces 10. At this time, the pressing claws 14 pass through the both locking pieces 10 while slightly expanding and deforming the locking pieces 10 to engage with the upper surface side.
As a result, the clip 1 is in a state of being completely stopped with respect to the molding M. Then, in the fully stopped state, the expanding operation of the locking pieces 10 is restricted by the restricting pieces 11, that is, the locking claws 12 are fixed to the flange edges f1 and f2.
The clip 1 is attached to the molding M in a state without play. That is, since the clip 1 is completely attached to the molding M by a simple series of pushing operations from the temporary fixing to the final fixing, the advantage of extremely excellent operability is obtained.

When the attachment of the clip 1 to the molding M is completed as described above, the body engaging portion 3 is fitted to the gap between the edge of the glass G and the side wall surface of the window frame portion, and is press-fitted. Then, both the pressing blade pieces 5 bend in the expanding direction and press against the edge of the glass G, and the both locking projections 6 engage with the lower surface of the glass G. Thus, the molding M is attached along the outer periphery of the glass G (FIG. 1).

FIG. 4 shows a modified example of the mall engaging portion 2. In this example, a pair of mall attaching portions 2 are arranged on the left and right. A pair of hinge edges 9a are formed at the center of the upper edge of the body engaging portion 3, and the two molding engaging portions 2 are connected so as to be tiltable.

The other structure is the same as that of the above-described embodiment, except that the clip 1
Are arranged at two positions, so that in addition to the effects of the above-described embodiment, there is obtained an advantage that the clip 1 can be attached more stably.

In any of the embodiments, the clip having the body engaging portion 3 is shown and described. However, the clip 1 of the present invention is not limited to a window glass molding, but is widely applicable to moldings in general. It is of a nature that can be changed to various fixed types according to use conditions, such as a type of elastically engaging using a hole formed in the body panel.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clip.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a temporarily fixed state.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state of attachment to glass.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the mall mounting portion.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a conventional clip.

FIG. 6 is a side view showing a problem of the conventional clip.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a conventional clip.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing a problem of the conventional clip.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a conventional clip.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view showing a problem of the conventional clip.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Clip 2 ... Mall mounting part 3 ... Body engaging part 9a ... Hinge edge 10 ... Locking piece 11 ... Restriction piece 12 ... Locking claw 14 ... Holding claw

Claims (1)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A clip for fixing, to a body side, a molding in which flange edges are formed by bending at both end edges, respectively, a body engaging portion having a fixing means to the body side, and an engaging means to the molding side. The mall engaging portion has a bifurcated locking piece that can be bent and deformed in the narrowing direction, and the base side thereof is hinged to the body engaging portion. It is connected so that it can be tilted in the direction of approaching or moving away from the body engaging portion side, and locking claw that can elastically engage with both flange edges of the molding is formed at the tip of both locking pieces. On the other hand, when the molding engaging portion falls down on the body engaging portion and approaches the body engaging portion side, it is split between the two engaging pieces and the two engaging pieces bend in the narrowing direction. A regulating piece that regulates deformation is erected, and at least the regulating piece Clip molding attachment, wherein the presser pawls engage in a square locking piece of restricting the tilting of the separating direction of the locking piece is formed.