JP2601393Y2 - Spacer clip - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a spacer clip.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, when an air conditioner component of an automobile is fixed to a floor panel P, one end of a mounting bracket BR extends to the floor panel P, and this is erected from the body panel P. A method of using a stud bolt B to tighten and fix with a nut 50 has been adopted (see FIG. 9). On the other hand, since the soft sheet material S such as a dash silencer or a carpet is laid on the floor of the automobile, the bracket BR is fastened together with the soft sheet material S. That is, since the fastening is performed with the soft sheet material S having cushioning property interposed therebetween, the fastening state is hardly stabilized, and there is a concern about a problem of loosening. Therefore, conventionally, a clip made of resin is attached to the soft sheet material S in advance, and the clip serves as a spacer.

As shown in FIG. 8, a conventional clip is generally of a type in which a soft sheet material S is fitted from the front and back, and the clips 51 and 52 are a pair of split types. Both clips 51 and 52 are provided with bases 51a and 52a which are larger than the mounting holes 53 provided through the flexible sheet material S, and cylindrical portions 51b and 52b which are inserted into the mounting holes 53 and can be fitted to each other. In addition, locking claws 51c, 52c are formed on the two tubular portions 51b, 52b, respectively, so that the clips 51, 52 are fixed to the soft sheet material S by engaging with each other. I was

However, the conventional clip has the following problems to be solved. First,
Since the conventional clip has a two-member configuration, it can be said that there is room for cost reduction by using a single member. Before the soft sheet material S is laid on the floor panel P, the clip 51,
The attachment of the clip 52 is performed.
2 are engaged with each other in the mounting hole 53, it is difficult for the operator to see the situation of the clips 51 and 52 on the side inserted first, and it is difficult to match the clips 51 and 52 on the side inserted later.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a spacer clip capable of reducing costs and improving workability in assembling.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a spacer clip mounted on a flexible sheet material having a mounting hole, wherein the spacer clip is provided on one surface of the flexible sheet material. It consists of a base that is larger than the abutment hole and an anchoring band that stands up in a loop shape that can be folded and deformed from this base. The soft sheet material is formed so as to be insertable and held by the holding means for holding the folded state when the whole is folded, together with the base.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a through hole is formed in the top surface of the base and the anchoring band to allow a mounting shaft projecting from a body surface covered with a soft sheet material to pass therethrough. At the same time, a temporary fixing claw that can be engaged with the mounting shaft is formed at a hole edge of the through hole on the base side.

[0007]

When attaching the spacer clip to the soft sheet material, first, the mooring band is inserted through the mounting hole, and the mooring band is projected to the opposite surface. Thereafter, the fastening band is crushed to be folded and deformed, and the deformed state is held by the holding means. As a result, the spacer clip is attached to the flexible sheet material while being held between the fastening band and the base.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, if a mounting clip is inserted through a through hole after a spacer clip is mounted on a soft sheet material, the temporary fixing claw engages with the mounting shaft. Temporarily attached to the surface.

[0009]

[Effects of the Invention] The effects of the present invention are as follows. Since the spacer clip is formed as a single member, cost reduction and easy handling can be achieved. Further, the fastening work is performed in a state where the fastening band is projected from the soft sheet material, and there is no need to perform the fitting in the mounting hole as in the related art,
Work can be performed smoothly.

[0010]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention; In the present example, a dash silencer of an automobile will be described as an example of the soft sheet material S. The mounting hole 1 for mounting the spacer clip C is penetrated at a plurality of locations in the soft sheet material S as in the related art.

FIG. 1 shows the entire spacer clip C of the present embodiment, which is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material. The spacer clip C has a circular base 2 at the lower end, and the base 2 is formed to be larger in diameter than each mounting hole 1 of the soft sheet material S. A base 3 is formed at the center of the upper surface of the base 2, and a lower through hole 4 passes through the base 2 concentrically with the base 2. The lower through-holes 4 are formed so as to be able to penetrate stud bolts B erected from the floor panel P of the automobile, and the upper opening edge of the lower through-holes 4 is provided at a total of three places at equal angles, temporarily. The detent claws 5 project toward the center, and can engage with the shafts of the stud bolts B, respectively. As shown in FIG. 1, each of the temporary fixing claws protrudes horizontally in a natural state, but when inserted into the stud bolt B, it is bent obliquely upward and elastically engaged with the stud bolt B. (See FIG. 4).

[0012] Both ends of the fastening band 6 are connected from positions opposing left and right on the upper surface of the base 3. The mooring band 6 is erected in a left-right symmetrical loop in a pantograph shape, and is composed of five divided pieces 7 and a hinge edge 8 connecting the connecting portions with the base 2. Thereby, the mooring band 6 can be deformed into an upright state and a crushed folded state (see FIG. 5B). The attachment band 6 can be inserted through each mounting hole 1 of the soft sheet material S in the upright state, but is set such that the left and right overhangs become almost the same as the outer edge of the base 2 in the folded state. Accordingly, the soft sheet material S can be sandwiched together with the base 2 with an overhang width larger than the mounting hole 1. Further, among the divided pieces 7 constituting the fastening band 6, the divided piece 7 located at the top is provided with the lower through hole 4.
The upper through-hole 10 penetrates concentrically. Further, claw pieces 11 for holding the fastening band 6 in a folded state are hung down on both edges of the divided piece 7 located on the top side on a side orthogonal to the connecting direction of the fastening band 6. However, both nail pieces 11 are shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, they are arranged at point symmetric positions slightly deviated from the center.

On the other hand, at the position corresponding to the two pawls 11 at the side edge on the side of the base 3, that is, at the position symmetrical with respect to the point, the engaging band 6 is elastically engaged with the two pawls 11 to fold the tie band 6. A pair of locking edges 12 for holding in a state are formed. In addition, a concave portion 13 for preventing so-called “sink” is formed in a portion adjacent to both the locking edges 12.

Further, in this embodiment, a pair of regulating projections 14 are projected from the upper surface of the base 2 at a position near the base end of the mooring band 6, and when the mooring band 6 is folded, the mooring band 6 is folded. The height between the mooring band 6 and the base 2 is ensured by abutting on the side. However, both regulating projections 14 are also provided in the mounting holes 1.
In addition, these side surfaces are in close contact with the inner peripheral surface of the mounting hole 1 together with the side surfaces of the pedestal portion 3 to prevent slippage.

Next, the operation and effect of this embodiment configured as described above will be specifically described. First, the spacer clip C is attached to each mounting hole 1 of the soft sheet material S. In this case, the fastening band 6 is picked up from both sides and is passed through the mounting hole 1 while being extended and deformed in the height direction. Then, while pressing the base 2 side, the divided piece 7 located on the top of the fastening band 6 is pressed to symmetrically bend and deform the whole. Then, the fastening band 6 is flattened and widened and crushed. At the same time, since both claw pieces 11 respectively engage with the corresponding locking edges 12,
The mooring band 6 is held in a folded state, and the soft sheet material S is sandwiched between the mooring band 6 and the base 2.

When the attachment of the clip C to the soft sheet material S is completed as described above, the soft sheet material S is put on the floor panel P, and as shown in FIG. Face the floor panel P. When the soft sheet material S is pressed against the floor panel P in a state where the stud bolt B is fitted to the upper through hole 10 of the spacer clip C, the tip of the stud bolt B passes through the lower through hole 4 and passes through the soft sheet. Projecting above the material S (FIG. 5D)
Status). In the case where the fixing bracket BR for the air conditioner component of the vehicle is extended for fixing to the floor panel P side as in this example, the tip of the stud bolt B is inserted into the bracket BR and the nut is inserted. Is tightened and fixed. In this tightening operation, the soft sheet material S has a predetermined thickness secured by the spacer clips C, so that a stable tightened state can be obtained.

In this embodiment, since the spacer clip C is constituted by a single component, cost reduction and convenience in handling can be achieved. In addition, when the spacer clip C is attached to the soft sheet material S, the folding work is performed with the engaging band 6 protruding,
Work can be performed more smoothly than in the past.

FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention, which is a modification of the means for holding the mooring band 6 in a folded state. That is, an upwardly protruding bar-shaped locking projection 15 is formed on a part of the base 3, and a pair of locking claws 16 are opposed to the divided piece 7 corresponding to the locking projection 15 at the top of the fastening band 6. When the attachment band 6 is folded, the locking claws 16 can be engaged with the locking projections 15 respectively.

The other configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, and the same operation and effect can be exhibited.

FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, locking projections 17 are formed on both side surfaces of the base 3, and correspondingly, the locking projections 17 are formed on the top of the fastening band 6. A pair of holding pieces 18 hang down on both side edges of the divided piece 7 located,
Locking holes 19 are opened in both holding pieces 18. When the fastening band 6 is folded, the locking projections 17 are engaged with the locking holes 19, and the entire fastening band 6 is held in a folded state.

Other configurations are the same as those of the first and second embodiments, and substantially the same functions and effects can be obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a spacer clip according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the same.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing an engagement state between a stud bolt and a temporary fixing claw.

FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an assembling procedure using a spacer clip.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a spacer clip according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a spacer clip according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a conventional spacer clip.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting state using a conventional spacer clip.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Mounting hole 5 ... Temporary fixing claw 6 ... Engagement band 4, 10 ... Through-hole 11 ... Claw piece (holding means) 12 ... Locking edge (holding means) S ... Soft sheet material

Claims (2)

(57) [Scope of request for utility model registration] 1. A spacer clip mounted on a soft sheet material having a mounting hole, comprising: a base which is in contact with one surface of the soft sheet material and is formed to be larger than the mounting hole; A holding band which is formed in a loop shape and which can be inserted into the mounting hole in a natural state, and which holds the folded state when the whole is folded. A spacer clip, characterized in that a soft sheet material is sandwiched between the base sheet and the base material. 2. A through hole for penetrating a mounting shaft protruding from a body surface covered with a soft sheet material is opened in a top surface of the base and the binding band, and a through hole on the base side. 2. The spacer clip according to claim 1, wherein a temporary fixing claw engageable with the mounting shaft is formed at the edge of the hole.