JP2600944Y2 - Headlamp mounting structure - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a headlamp mounting structure for a passenger car or the like.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIG. 5 shows an example of a conventional headlamp mounting structure. In the drawing, reference numeral 1 denotes a front bumper, and 2 denotes a rear side of a front bumper 1.
And 3 is a headlamp body. In this structure, the front bumper 1 includes the reinforce 4, but the headlamp main body 3
The protruding piece 3a is fixed to the retainer 2 by bolting the protruding piece 3a to the retainer 2. In this case, when bolting the protruding piece 3a, as shown in FIG. 6, fixing is performed via a metal collar 5 for preventing buckling.

[0003] In such a headlamp mounting structure, when the bumper impacts, the reinforce 4 buffers the impact and prevents the deformation of the retainer 2, thereby attaching the headlamp main body 3 to the upgrade retainer 2 as described above. I'm trying to get.

FIG. 7 shows another example of a conventional headlamp mounting structure. In this example, the above-described reinforce is not provided. For this reason, when the headlamp fixing method by bolting as described above is adopted, it is conceivable that the optical axis of the headlamp will be deviated when the applicator 2 is deformed by an impact load or the like.

Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 8, a bracket 8 is provided at a joint portion between the side member 6 and the stay portion 7 of the appendage retainer 2 where there is no danger of deformation at the time of bumper impact. The clip of the headlamp body 3 is turned ON. By using the side members 6 as described above, the rigidity is enhanced.

[0006]

However, in the conventional headlamp mounting structure, particularly in the structure shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the fixing position by the bracket 8 is located below the headlamp body 3. For this reason, there is a problem in the fastening workability, and it has been difficult to improve serviceability. In addition, it is difficult to secure the mounting accuracy because it is assembled through a plurality of parts including the bracket 8 and the like. Further, since the W span (width) is reduced, the mounting accuracy is also secured in this respect. It was difficult to do.

In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a headlamp mounting structure which is less affected by a bumper impact and can improve the mounting accuracy.

[0008]

Means for Solving the Problems] headlamp mounting structure according to this invention includes an upper retainer arranged on the rear side of the front bumper, and a resin clip which is bolted in place of the upper retainer, the headlamp body An attachment portion provided at an end portion, and the headlamp body is connected to the upper portion by tightening and engaging the clip and the attachment portion.
It is fixed to the retainer .

Further, the mounting portion has a fitting portion for the clip , and a cutout portion is formed on the rear side of the fitting portion.

[0010]

According to the present invention, the fastening of the clip and the mounting portion
The engagement fixes the headlamp main body to the retainer. However, the headlamp main body can be fastened at the same position as in the case of the mounting structure having the reinforce on the front bumper. Thereby, the mounting accuracy and the like can be improved, and by fixing through the clip and the mounting portion, a predetermined positional accuracy can be secured, and even if an impact load or the like is applied, the notch portion can be secured. Can release the impact.

[0011]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a headlamp mounting structure according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows the overall schematic structure of a headlamp mounting structure according to the present invention, wherein 1 is a front bumper, 2 is an ap-retainer, 3 is a headlamp body, 6 is a side member, and 9 is a body. The headlamp body 3 includes a clip 10 made of resin such as nylon, which is bolted to the retainer 2, and a mounting portion 11 provided at an end of the headlamp body 3.

FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 show examples of the configuration of the clip 10 and the mounting portion 11. The attachment portion 11 has a fitting portion 11a for the clip 10, and a cutout portion 11b is formed on the rear side of the fitting portion 11a. The clip 10 has an insertion hole 10 a for a bolt 12, and has a step 10 b which engages with a step 11 c of the mounting section 11. Further, the end face 10c of the clip 10 comes into contact with the convex face 11d of the mounting portion 11. In the figure, reference numeral 13 denotes a nut screwed with the bolt 12.

In the headlamp mounting structure according to the present invention,
The fitting part 11a of the mounting part 11 of the headlamp main body 3 is fitted to the clip 10 and the bolt 12 is tightened, so that the headlamp main body 3 is at its end as shown in FIG. It is attached to the upper predetermined position. The clip 10 is formed of a relatively hard resin, and can exhibit a function as a collar, thereby securely fixing the headlamp body 3.

Further, by fitting the clip 10 and the mounting portion 11, the reference of the mounting position can be secured, and high mounting accuracy can be obtained. On the other hand, a notch portion 11b is provided continuously with the fitting portion 11a of the attachment portion 11, and even if an impact load F (see FIG. 4) is applied at the time of a bumper impact, the clip 10 can be connected to the fitting portion 11a. From the notch 11
It can escape to the b side. By releasing the impact by the notch 11b in this way, the influence of the bumper impact can be significantly reduced.

When the clip 10 and the mounting portion 11 are fitted, the end face 10c of the clip 10 is
1 comes into contact with the convex surface 11d of the
Can be prevented from rotating carelessly, and damage to the housing of the headlamp body 3 can be effectively prevented.

[0016]

As described above, according to the present invention, the headlamp body can be fastened at the same position as in the case of the mounting structure in which the conventional front bumper is provided with the reinforcement, and therefore, the headlamp body can be tightened more than the conventional one. It is possible to remarkably improve the mounting accuracy and the like. Further, since the headlamp is attached at the end, the visibility is improved, the fastening workability can be improved, and the generation of scratches at the time of clip attachment / detachment can be avoided. Thereby, serviceability can be improved. In addition, the mounting bracket as in the conventional case can be eliminated, and with the simplification of the structure,
Cost can be reduced.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view around a front bumper according to an embodiment of a headlamp mounting structure of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of a clip and a mounting portion according to the headlamp mounting structure.

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

FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of the headlamp mounting structure.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a main part showing an example of a conventional headlamp mounting structure.

6 is an enlarged exploded perspective view of a portion A in FIG. 5 showing a mounting portion according to a conventional headlamp mounting structure example.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a main part showing another example of a conventional headlamp mounting structure.

FIG. 8 is a longitudinal sectional view of the conventional headlamp mounting structure.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Front bumper 2 Applicator 3 Headlamp main body 6 Side member 9 Body 10 Clip 10a Insertion hole 10b Step 11 Mounting part 11a Fitting part 11b Notch part 11c Step part 12 Bolt

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] Comprising an upper retainer according to claim 1 was disposed on the rear side of the front bumper, and a resin clip which is bolted in place of the upper retainer, and a mounting portion provided on an end portion of the head lamp body, the clip and by clamping and engaging the mounting portion, the said headlamp body Appari
A headlamp mounting structure that is fixed to the tena . 2. The headlamp mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the mounting portion has a fitting portion for the clip, and a cutout portion is formed on a rear side of the fitting portion.