JP3070857U - Automotive side frame reinforcement parts - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a reinforcing part for reinforcing a front side frame of an automobile, in addition to which a reinforcing method can be easily and speedily performed. SOLUTION: A side tower bar 1 as a reinforcing component is made of a metal material having high steel properties. First, a reinforcing bar 2 having a certain length has one end having a depth of about 8 mm on one side of a round bar. A female anchor 5 having a shallow fitting concave portion 3 and having a shaft hole 4 penetrated in the center is welded in a T-shape to the reinforcing rod 2 with a fastening bolt 6. Further, at the other end, a fixing plate 8 provided with two bolt holes 7 is welded and fixed to the end of the reinforcing rod 2 to form the side tower bar 1. Next, as a stop member for fixing the side tower bar 1 to the rain hose plate (A) of the vehicle body, a fitting projection having a diameter slightly smaller than the fitting recess 3 of the female anchor 5 of the side tower bar 1 is provided. Screw hole 11 in the center with the part 9
An automobile reinforcing component, which is a combination of an engagement metal fitting 14 in which an extension plate 13 with a locking projection 12 is welded and fixed to a back portion of a male anchor 10 provided with the above, and the side tower bar 1.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a part for reinforcing a vehicle body, particularly a front side frame, and to a reinforcing part that can be easily and speedily reinforced.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Conventionally, it has been generally observed that automobiles are appropriately reinforced by users. Particularly in automobiles used for circuit driving or racing competitions for the purpose of enjoying sports driving, the methods and means of each user are different. Is used to reinforce the vehicle body. A commonly used reinforcement method is to replace the soft springs used in ordinary vehicles with hard springs to reduce the vertical movement of the vehicle during speed running and prevent the vehicle from bending. In addition, when reinforcing the frame at the front and side of the vehicle body, point-welding the backing plate by sheet metal processing, reinforcing the vehicle body frame and doors using multiple parts and bolts, Since the technique of hard urethane foam filling, which has been widely adopted recently, has been adopted in the world of tuning, more users are increasingly interested in body reinforcement, and more people are implementing it.

[0003] Furthermore, various techniques have been provided for publicly disclosed vehicle body reinforcing means. One example thereof is a technique of a vehicle body reinforcing structure as shown in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open Publication No. 7-40369. There are technologies for reinforcing the front part of the vehicle body that can secure stress concentration while maintaining the function as a crushable zone and improve the steel properties of the mounting part of the steering gear box.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 There are various methods and means in the conventional body reinforcement techniques and structures, and each has a certain reinforcement effect. However, since it requires a certain level of skill and reinforcement techniques, such as hard urethane foam filling, point welding of the backing plate by sheet metal processing, combined use of numerous reinforcing parts and bolts, etc. Reinforcement technology that can be performed easily and speedily because it is difficult to do so without having to rely on specialists, and there are drawbacks and inconveniences, such as cost and time, which make it difficult for anyone to consider it. It was not something I could say.

[0005] In addition, the technology disclosed in the art is an effective reinforcing structure that can improve the steel properties of the steering gear box while maintaining the function as a crushable zone. This is a reinforcement technique that must be performed with skill and certain conditions, and is not a means of reinforcing a vehicle body that can be easily performed by anyone, as described above. Therefore, while more and more sports are being sought, there is a demand for simple, effective, and low-cost reinforcement parts and technologies that can meet the expectations of a wide range of users. There were very few reinforcement parts that could meet the requirements.

[0006]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 As described above, there are various methods for reinforcing structures and technologies for automobiles, but the present invention eliminates the disadvantages and high costs of these conventional reinforcing technologies and aims to reinforce them without requiring special technologies. Provide parts that can be Above all, the body reinforcement around the front is easy and speedy and low cost is possible.As a means of this, the reinforcement of the front side frame and the door hinge are fixed with a single side tower bar. To provide a reinforcing component that secures the steel properties before the bulkhead and enables body reinforcement comparable to welding.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 The reinforcement component of the vehicle according to the present invention is a reinforcement member which only connects the rain hose plate (A) and the door hinge portion (B) with a very simple reinforcing rod 2 made of a single side tower bar 1 having steel properties. In spite of this, it has a reinforcing effect with high steel properties not inferior to the welding method. The feature is that the fitting 14 is combined with the fitting recess 3 of the side tower bar 1 to which the rain hose plate (A) is sandwiched and attached. As shown in FIGS. The fitting concave portion 3 of the female anchor 5 provided at one end and the fitting convex portion 9 of the male anchor 10 of the engaging metal fitting 14 facing each other by sandwiching the rain hose plate (A) are fastened by a fastening bolt 6. As the screws are tightened, the female anchor 5 and the male anchor 10 having irregularities perform a pressing action, so that the edge of the opening hole (E) of the rain hose (A) rises, as shown in FIG. The side tower 1 and the rain hose plate (A) can be firmly fixed by forming such a so-called burring hole (F). It is not reinforced fixing means be subjected to vibration caused by traveling loosened easily reach with play. In addition, the other end of the side tower bar 1 obtains a synergistic action by a braced connection which is connected and fixed to the lower part of the door hinge (B) in an inclined state, thereby further facilitating the reinforcing effect around the front more easily. It is a reinforced component that can be performed quickly.

[0008]

【Example】

 FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an example of a combination of a pair of reinforcing parts according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of a mounting state of the reinforcing parts shown in FIG. 2. FIG. FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a component mounted state, an enlarged perspective view of a main part of a reinforcing rod serving as a main member in FIG. 4, and a cross-sectional view before and after the reinforcing component is fastened and fixed to the rain hose plate shown in FIGS. This will be described with reference to the operation diagram. The side tower bar 1, which is the main material of the reinforcing component of the present invention, is made of a highly steel-like metal material such as stainless steel or steel (iron). A female anchor 5 having a fitting recess 3 having a shallow depth of about 8 mm on one side of a round bar of about 30 mm and having a shaft hole 4 penetrated at the center is attached to the reinforcing rod 2. On the other hand, the fastening bolt 6 is combined with the one welded in a T-shape. Further, at the other end, a fixing plate 8 provided with two bolt holes 7 is welded and fixed to the end of the reinforcing rod 2 so as to be positioned on the fitting recess 3 side of the welded and fixed female anchor 5. To form the side tower bar 1. Next, as a stop member for fixing the side tower bar 1 to the rain hose plate (A) of the vehicle body, a height of about 5 mm shallower than the fitting recess 3 of the female anchor 5 of the side tower bar 1 and fitting is performed. On the back of a male anchor 10 having a threaded hole 11 in the center and having a trapezoidal fitting projection 9 having a diameter slightly smaller than the diameter of the recess 3, a locking projection formed by folding a strip plate end. An automobile reinforcing component according to the present invention is formed by combining an engagement fitting 14 formed by welding and fixing an extension plate 13 with a piece 12 and the side tower bar 1.

[0009] When the present reinforcing component composed of a combination of the above parts is attached to the vehicle body, first, the reinforcement component is installed on the rain hose plate (A) located on the front side frame portion (C) constituting the vehicle body. When the male anchor 10 of the engaging metal fitting 14 is inserted through the opening hole (D), and the male anchor 10 is further placed on the back surface of the opening hole (E) at the front, the end of the extension plate 12 The locking protruding piece 11 provided at the center is hooked in the middle opening hole (D). Then, the fitting recess 3 of the side tower bar 1 is sanded from the front side of the rail hose plate (A), and is fixed to the male anchor 10 with the tightening bolt 6. The other end of the bar 1 is attached to the door hinge part (B) located diagonally below with the two bolts 15 on both sides of the vehicle body, thereby facilitating the object of the present invention. To reinforce the body around the steel front.

[0010] The reinforcing component of the present invention has the above-described configuration. However, as long as the material of the side tower bar 1 as a main material is formed of a steel material having a certain degree or more, other metal is used. Generic material or other material may be used. In addition, the length and thickness are not limited. In addition, the engagement fittings 14 combined with the side tower bar 1 also include the fitting recess 3 of the female anchor 5 and the fitting projection 9 of the male anchor 10 of the side tower bar 1, respectively. As long as the fittings are properly fitted and screwed, a type of stopper which does not necessarily have the extension plate 13 with the locking projection 12 or the like may be employed.

[0011]

[Effect of the invention]

 Since the automobile reinforcing component in the present invention has the above-described configuration, it can provide the following effects and advantages not seen in the past. First of all, the reinforcement equipment is a very simple side tower bar with a female steel rod equipped with a female anchor with a recess at one end and a fixing plate with bolt holes at the other end. A reinforcing member in which a main member is combined with a tightening bolt for screwing an engagement fitting having an male anchor capable of being screwed into the concave portion and screwed together. Since the parts are simply bolted together and connected, not only can simple components be configured, but also costs can be greatly reduced due to ease of installation, and the cost of parts can be reduced significantly. It takes about 10 minutes compared to full reinforcement. Has a remarkable effect of about 1. In addition, it is a reinforced part that facilitates the reinforcement around the front and enables speedy operation even for users who do not require special skills in handling and mounting and fixing.

Further, the means for fixing the side tower bar to the rain hose plate of the vehicle body is as follows. The rain hose plate sandwiched between the female anchor of the side tower bar and the male anchor of the engagement fitting is firmly tightened with a tightening bolt. The edge of the opening hole forms a so-called burring hole that rises due to the press pressure and is firmly bolted and fixed as if it were a single piece with the side power bar. This prevents the occurrence of rattling and maintains the connection with the opening hole to provide a reinforcing effect that is as strong as welding. Therefore, it is possible to provide unprecedented automobile reinforcement parts that can be provided at low cost and can provide not only a simple configuration but also a simple mounting and reinforcement method and a steel reinforcement as inferior to welding. .

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a combination example showing one set of reinforcing parts of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a mounting state of a reinforcing component.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a state in which reinforcing components are attached to a rain hose plate.

FIG. 4 is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of a reinforcing rod.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a state before a reinforcing component is fixed to the rain hose plate.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after the reinforcing component is fixed to the rain hose plate.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a main part of an opening hole of a rain hose plate after being fixed with a fastening bolt.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Side tower bar, 2. Reinforcement rod, 3. Fitting recess, 4. Shaft hole, 5. Female anchor, 6, Tightening bolt, 7, Bolt hole, 8, Fixing plate, 9 fitting protrusion, 10 male anchor, 11 screw hole, 12
Locking protruding pieces, 13 ··· extension plates, 14 ··· engagement fittings, 15 ·
・ Bolt, A ・ ・ Rain hose plate, B ・ ・ Door hinge, C ・ ・ Side frame, D ・ ・ Opening hole, E ・ ・ Opening hole, F ・ ・ Balling hole

Claims (1)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A component for reinforcing a vehicle body, comprising:
The side tower bar, which is the main material of the reinforcing parts, forms a reinforcing rod of a certain length made of a metal material with high steel properties, and has a shaft hole at one end in the center of a concave part having an appropriate depth and diameter. Is attached to the reinforcing rod in a T-shape, and a side tower bar having a fixing plate having a bolt hole attached to the other end is formed. Further, the present invention is characterized in that an engaging metal fitting having a female anchor comprising a fitting convex portion with a screw hole that fits into the concave portion of the side tower bar and a tightening bolt capable of screwing the male anchor of the side tower bar are provided as a set. Car side frame reinforcement parts.