JP3465332B2 - Attachment structure of automobile suspension tower reinforcement - Google Patents

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to mounting structure of the suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile to reinforce these rear suspension tower between the left and right rear suspension towers are interconnected to support the upper portion of the rear suspension devices respectively.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a suspension tower reinforcing member (so-called strut bar) for interconnecting and reinforcing left and right suspension towers that respectively support an upper portion of a suspension device in order to enhance strength and rigidity of a vehicle body during traveling.
It is generally well known to provide. For example, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 63-12479 discloses a vehicle body structure in which a reinforcing member is provided between front suspension towers at the front of the vehicle body. By providing such a suspension tower reinforcing member, it is possible to improve the rigidity of the suspension tower, particularly in the vehicle width direction, which may occur when a thrust load is input to the suspension device via the wheels while the vehicle is running, that is, a so-called suspension tower. It is possible to effectively control inward leaning and twisting of the vehicle body.

[0003]

By the way, when the suspension tower reinforcing member is provided between the suspension towers on the rear side, it is generally located in the luggage space behind the rear seat. Therefore, for example, when loading and unloading luggage, it is convenient if it can be easily attached and detached without using a specific tool or the like. Further, even when it is provided between the suspension towers on the front side, it is convenient if it can be easily removed and reattached when performing maintenance in the engine room. However, conventionally, the above-mentioned suspension tower reinforcing member is usually fixed at its both ends to the left and right suspension towers by using bolt members or the like, and a specific tool or the like (spanner or It was necessary to prepare a wrench, etc., and the work required a certain amount of work and was troublesome.

Further, for example, when the suspension tower reinforcing member is removed in order to load more luggage in the luggage space behind the rear seat, it is necessary to store the reinforcing member in the vehicle, but the vehicle width is almost the same. In order to store long-length members close to the full length in a certain place so that they will not move even if they are subject to vibrations during traveling, some kind of fixing tool is required, It was not easy from a layout point of view to secure a dedicated storage place for such a member and to provide a fixture for storing the member. Further, a trim member (so-called package trim) that covers the upper side of the luggage compartment space behind the rear seat is generally arranged in the horizontal direction behind the rear seat, but it is required to secure a wider luggage compartment space. However, it is necessary to remove not only the suspension tower reinforcing member but also the package trim from the rear of the rear seat, and it is troublesome to separately perform these removing operations.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and can be easily attached to and detached from a suspension tower, and when detached from between suspension towers, it can be easily stored without providing a specific fixture or the like. A basic object is to provide a mounting structure for a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile.

[0006]

Means for Solving the Problems] Therefore, the first aspect of the present invention, the reinforcing these rear suspension tower connecting the top of the rear suspension system of both mutually disposed between the left and right rear suspension tower for supporting respectively A structure for mounting a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, wherein the suspension tower reinforcing member is horizontally arranged behind the rear seat.
While being connected to the trim member, and the left and right end portions attached between the two rear suspension tower via a detachable mechanism for respectively removably engaging against the respective rear suspension tower, the above-mentioned detaching mechanism, the suspension tower reinforcement At the end of the member
Switching means for switching between a disengaged state to the engaged state with respect to the rear suspension tower in which is so provided.

Further, automobiles second aspect of the present invention, to reinforce the rear suspend <br/> Deployment these rear suspension tower by connecting both disposed between the right and left rear suspension towers to each other the upper and respectively supporting the device a mounting structure of the suspension tower reinforcing member, said suspension tower reinforcing member, after the rear seat
Connected to a trim member arranged horizontally in
Rutotomoni, integrally attached to the rotating member which may be rotated in the longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle body, when the connection between the respective rear suspension tower is released, the rotation of said rotating member It can be stored in a predetermined storage position in conjunction with each other.

Furthermore, automobile third invention of the present application is to reinforce these rear suspension tower connecting the top of the rear suspend <br/> Deployment apparatus both mutually disposed between the left and right rear suspension tower for supporting respectively a mounting structure of the suspension tower reinforcing member, said suspension tower reinforcing member, after the rear seat
Connected to a trim member arranged horizontally in
Rutotomoni, both Li via a detachable mechanism for respectively removably engaging the left and right end portions with respect to each of the rear suspension towers
Mounted between ya suspension tower, the above-mentioned detaching mechanism, and switching means is provided for switching the disengaged state to the engaged state with respect to the rear suspension tower end of the suspension tower reinforcing member, and the suspension tower reinforcing member, the vehicle body integrally attached to the rotating member which may be rotated in the longitudinal direction with respect to, when the connection between the respective rear suspension tower is released, a predetermined in accordance with the rotation operation of the rotating member It can be stored in the storage position.

[0009]

Furthermore, a fourth invention of the present application is the rear support.
Left and right rear supporting the upper part of the suspension device
These are installed between the suspension towers to connect them to each other.
For the suspension tower reinforcement members of automobiles that reinforce Yasasu Tower
The suspension structure is a mounting structure,
It is connected to a trim member arranged horizontally in the rear of the boot.
As it is tied up, it is attached to the retractable seat back of the rear seat.
The rear seats are physically attached to each other, and the rear seats are divided into a plurality of parts in the vehicle width direction, and the suspension tower reinforcing members are also formed into a plurality of parts in the vehicle width direction according to the divided widths. The suspension tower reinforcing members are coupled to each other through a detaching mechanism that detachably engages the adjacent ends of the two, and the attaching / detaching mechanism is in the engagement state of the adjacent ends of the two. A switching means is provided to switch between the detachable state and the detachable state .
It is obtained by sea urchin.

[0011]

Further, a fifth invention of the present application is the rear support.
Left and right rear supporting the upper part of the suspension device
These are installed between the suspension towers to connect them to each other.
For the suspension tower reinforcement members of automobiles that reinforce Yasasu Tower
It is a mounting structure, and the suspension tower reinforcing member is on the left
Attach both right and left ends to each of the above rear suspension towers
Between both rear suspension towers via a detachable mechanism that locks as much as possible
Attached to the attachment / detachment mechanism, the suspension tower reinforcement member
State of the end of the rail to the rear suspension tower and the detachable state
Switching means for switching between the
Serial suspension tower reinforcing member is integrally attached to the back-and-forth rotation type lift gate for opening and closing the passenger compartment rear end, upper
When the connection with each rear suspension tower is released, the above
Stored in a predetermined storage position as the lift gate rotates.
It is something that can be done .

Furthermore, a sixth invention of the present application is the above-mentioned first invention .
In the invention of claim 5 , the switching mechanism of the attachment / detachment mechanism provided between the suspension tower reinforcing member and each of the left and right rear suspension towers releases the lock mechanism of the lift gate with respect to the vehicle body when the lift gate is opened. while switching so that the ends of the previously said suspension tower reinforcing member is removably state with respect to the rear suspension tower than is, when the lift gate is closed, the locking mechanism relative to the vehicle body of the lift gate is activated end of the suspension tower reinforcing member is obtained by said switching so that the locking state with respect to the rear suspension towers after.

[0014] Further, a seventh invention of the present application, the reinforcing these rear suspension tower by connecting between the left and right rear <br/> suspension tower for supporting the upper portion of the rear support <br/> scan pension system are mutually In the mounting structure of a suspension tower reinforcing member for a vehicle, the suspension tower reinforcing member is constituted by a front-rear turning lift gate itself that opens and closes a rear end side of a vehicle compartment.

[0015]

According to a first aspect of the present invention according to the present invention, the suspension tower reinforcing member, its left and right end portions respectively attached to each rear suspension towers of the right and left via the detaching mechanism, the switching means in the detaching mechanism since is provided, it is possible to switch between the disengaged state to the engaged state with respect to the rear suspension tower end of the suspension tower reinforcing member by operating said changeover switching means. Ie, in a conventional manner, without having to use a particular tool or the like, and a simple operation, can be performed mounting and removal of the suspension tower reinforcing member, it is possible to enhance the convenience greatly. And especially,
The above-mentioned suspension tower reinforcement member is between the left and right rear suspension towers.
The trim member that is disposed and is behind the rear seat
Since it is connected to the rear seat,
If tension is required, remove the suspension tower reinforcement members.
And removing the trim member from the rear of the rear seat
Can be performed at the same time, which increases convenience.
Wear.

Further, according to the second aspect of the invention, the suspension tower reinforcing member is integrally attached to the rotating member, when the connection between the rear suspension towers is released, the rotating member since in conjunction with the rotating operation and to be stored in a predetermined storage position, even when the removal of the suspension tower reinforcing member from between the rear suspension tower, without having to provide a specific fixture, the above rotating member integrally It can be stored in a pivoted position . Ie, without particularly causing problems on the layout, it is possible to store the suspension tower reinforcing member removed from between the rear suspension tower in a predetermined storage position, and by rotating operation of the rotating member, simply and easily , it is possible to perform again distribution設作industry to between dismounting and rear suspension tower from between the rear suspension towers of the suspension towers reinforcing member. In particular, the suspension tower reinforcement section
The material is placed between the left and right rear suspension towers,
Is connected to the trim member behind the rear seat
When it is necessary to expand the luggage space behind the rear seat
For example, remove the suspension tower reinforcement and trim above.
It is possible to retract the members from the rear seat at the same time.
It is possible to improve convenience.

Furthermore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the suspension tower reinforcing member, its left and right end portions respectively attached to each rear suspension towers of the right and left via the detaching mechanism, the switching means in the detaching mechanism since is provided, it is possible to switch between the disengaged state to the engaged state with respect to the rear suspension tower end of the suspension tower reinforcing member by operating said changeover switching means. That is, unlike the conventional case, the suspension tower reinforcing member can be attached / detached without requiring the use of a specific tool and the like, and the convenience can be greatly improved . Even teeth or <br/>, suspension tower reinforcing member is integrally attached to the rotating member, when the connection between the rear suspension towers is released, in interlock with the rotation of the rotating member Since it can be stored in the specified storage position, the suspension tower reinforcement member can be
Even when removed from between the rear suspension tower can be stored without having to provide particular fixture, in its rotational position integrally with the rotating member. That is, without particularly causing problems on the layout, it is possible to store the suspension tower reinforcing member removed from between the rear suspension tower in a predetermined storage position, and by rotating operation of the rotating member, simply and easily, it is possible to perform the removal operation and again distribution設作industry to between the rear suspension towers from between the rear suspension towers of the suspension towers reinforcing member. Also, in particular,
-When the reinforcing member is installed between the left and right rear suspension towers
Both are connected to the trim member behind the rear seat.
Therefore, expansion of the luggage space behind the rear seat is required.
When removing the suspension tower reinforcement member,
Simultaneously withdrawing the trim member from the rear of the rear seat
It is possible to improve convenience.

[0018]

Further, according to the fourth invention of the present application,
The suspension tower reinforcement member is a retractable rear seat.
Since it is attached to the back integrally, this sheet
From the rear suspension tower by tilting the back forward
Fold the seat back with the removed suspension tower reinforcement member
Can be stored only in the storage position.
The pivoting movement of the lock makes the suspension tower supplementary easy and easy.
Removing and re-installing strong parts from between the rear suspension towers
It is possible to perform the installation work again between the Yasasu towers.
It In particular, in the case where the rear seat is formed by being divided into a plurality in the vehicle width direction, the suspension tower reinforcing member is also formed by being divided into a plurality in the vehicle width direction in accordance with the division width, and adjacent suspension tower reinforcing members are formed. Are connected to each other through the attachment / detachment mechanism, and the attachment / detachment mechanism is provided with the switching means. Therefore, the suspension tower reinforcement member is secured after the suspension tower is reinforced, and the suspension tower reinforcement member is divided. Individual movements of each seat part can be accommodated. In particular, the suspension tower reinforcing member
Is installed between the left and right rear suspension towers, and
Since it is connected to the trim member behind the seat,
When it is necessary to expand the luggage compartment space behind the rear seats, etc.
The suspension tower reinforcement member and the trim member
It is possible to evacuate the rear seat from the rear at the same time.
Therefore, convenience can be further improved.

[0020]

Further, according to the fifth invention of the present application,
The left and right ends of the suspension tower reinforcing member are respectively
Attached to the left and right rear suspension towers via the attachment / detachment mechanism
The attachment / detachment mechanism is provided with the switching means.
The suspension tower by operating the switching means.
When the end of the reinforcing member is locked and released from the rear suspension tower.
The removable state can be switched. That is, subordinate
There is no need to use a specific tool, etc. as in the past, and it is easy
Attaching / removing the suspension tower reinforcement members with a single operation
The convenience can be greatly enhanced. In particular, the suspension tower reinforcing member, while being disposed between the right and left rear suspension towers, a back-and-forth rotation type lift gate for opening and closing the passenger compartment rear end integrally attached, each Riyasa
When the connection with the tower is released,
It can be stored in a predetermined storage position in conjunction with the rotation of the
So, I installed the suspension tower reinforcement between the rear suspension towers.
No need to provide specific fasteners when removed from
And the lift gate is integrally stored in its rotating position.
be able to. That is, it causes a layout problem.
Without Jill, you can store the suspension tower reinforcing member removed from between the rear suspension towers to the rotational position of the lift gate, and by opening and closing of the liftgate, simply and easily, between the rear suspension towers of the suspension towers reinforcing member again distribution設作industry to between dismounting and rear suspension tower from can be carried out.

Further, according to the sixth invention of the present application,
Basically, the same effect as the fifth aspect of the invention can be obtained. Moreover, the switching means of the attachment / detachment mechanism provided between the suspension tower reinforcing member and each of the left and right rear suspension towers, when the lift gate is opened,
Because switched so that the ends of the previously said suspension tower reinforcing member than the locking mechanism relative to the vehicle body of the lift gate is released is removably state with respect to the rear suspension tower can be opening operation without trouble liftgate . Further, when the lift gate is closed, since the end portion of the suspension tower reinforcing member after the lock mechanism relative to the vehicle body of the lift gate is activated is switched so that the locked state with respect to the rear suspension tower, liftgate Can be securely locked.

Furthermore, according to the seventh invention of the present application,
Since the suspension tower reinforcing member is composed of the lift gate itself that rotates forward and backward to open and close the rear end side of the passenger compartment, it is not necessary to separately install a special suspension tower reinforcing member.
It is possible to reinforce the rear suspension towers. Therefore, it is possible to solve the trouble of removing and reattaching the suspension tower reinforcing member as in the case where the suspension tower reinforcing member is separately provided, and the storage problem when the suspension tower reinforcing member is removed.

[0024]

Embodiments of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. First, the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a layout of a suspension tower (rear suspension tower) provided at a rear portion of a vehicle body of an automobile according to the first embodiment and a rear seat. As shown in FIG.
In this embodiment, left and right rear suspension devices (not shown)
A rear seat 2 is disposed between the left and right rear suspension towers 1 that respectively support the upper portions of the rear seats 2. The rear seat 2 is a so-called retractable type in which the seat back 2a is rotatable in the front-rear direction with respect to the seat cushion 2b, and the left and right rear suspension towers 1 in the standing state of the seat back 2a.
The center line connecting the centers of the vehicle body in the front-rear direction is set to substantially match the center of the seat back 2a in the thickness direction. Since the folding mechanism of the seat back 2a is the same as that well known in the related art, illustration and detailed description of its structure are omitted.

In the present embodiment, the strut bar 10 as a suspension tower reinforcing member for connecting the left and right rear suspension towers 1 to each other to reinforce these suspension towers 1, 1 is shown in FIG.
As is clear from the above, it is embedded in the seat back 2a of the rear seat 2. The strut bar 10 is extended in the vehicle width direction inside the seat back 2a, and both ends thereof are attached to the left and right mounting brackets 3 fixed to the upper surfaces of the left and right rear suspension towers 1, respectively. By providing the strut bar 10 between the rear suspension towers 1, the suspension towers 1,
In particular, the rigidity of the vehicle 1 in the vehicle width direction can be improved, and the rear suspension device via the rear wheels (not shown) while the vehicle is traveling.
It is possible to effectively control the so-called inward tilt of the suspension towers 1, 1 and the twisting of the vehicle body that may occur when a thrust load is input to (not shown).

Further, in this embodiment, the strut bar 10 is mounted between the rear suspension towers 1 through the attaching / detaching mechanism which detachably engages the left and right ends of the strut bar 10 with the rear suspension towers 1, respectively. The attachment / detachment mechanism is provided with switching means for switching between an end state of the strut bar 10 with respect to the rear suspension tower 1 and a detachable state. The strut bar 10 will be described below. As shown in detail in FIG. 3, the strut bar 10 includes a pipe-shaped main body 11, and at both ends of the main body 11, engaging protrusions 12 capable of engaging with the engaging holes 3a of the mounting bracket 3 are provided. Each of them is housed so that it can be moved back and forth while being biased outward by a spring 13.
A wire 14L or 14R connected to the operation base 16 is coupled to the back side of the engaging projection piece 12.
For either one of the left and right engaging projection pieces 12 (the right engaging projection piece 12 in the example of FIG. 3), the wire 14 (see FIG.
In the example, the right wire 14R) is connected to the operation base 16 via the pulley 15.

The operation base 15 is urged to the left in FIG. 3 by a spring 18, and a long hole 11a formed in the main body 11 and extending in the longitudinal axis direction is formed on the upper surface side of the operation base 15.
An operation rod 17 protruding from the main body 11 to the outside is fixed. As shown by the solid line in FIG. 3, the operation rod 17 has left and right engaging projection pieces 12 respectively engaged with the mounting bracket 3. In the state of being engaged with the hole 3a, one end portion of the elongated hole 11a is urged by the urging force of the spring 18.
It is located at the left end. Although not specifically shown, an extension member projecting to the back surface side of the seat back 2a is connected to the operation rod 17, and this operation member connects the operation rod from the back surface side of the seat back 2a. 17 can be operated. In addition, a long groove 12a is formed on the side surface of each of the engaging projection pieces 12 so as to slidably accommodate a stopper 19 that is attached to the inner surface of the main body 11 in the longitudinal axis direction. In the state where the projecting pieces 12 are engaged with the engaging holes 3a of the mounting bracket 3 (see the solid line in FIG. 3), the stopper 19 is located at the inner end of the long groove 12a.

Locking mechanisms 21 for locking the engaging protrusions 12 in the retracted position are provided at both left and right ends of the strut bar 10. The lock mechanism 21 includes a vertical pin 23 vertically slidably housed in a vertically elongated hole 22a formed in a lock body 22, and a lock body 22.
And a horizontal pin 25 that is slidably housed in a horizontal elongated hole 22b formed in the horizontal direction. The horizontal pin 25 is biased outward by a spring 26, while the vertical pin 23 is The spring 24 urges the strut bar 10 toward the main body 11 side. In addition, a lock hole 12b that engages with the vertical pin 23 when locked is formed on the side surface of the engaging projection piece 12.

The vertical pin 23 and the horizontal pin 25 are assembled so as to be orthogonal to each other, as can be seen from FIG. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the horizontal pin 25 has a sloped portion 25 at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal axis direction.
a is formed, and on the other hand, the vertical pin 23 is also shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 9, an inclined surface portion 25a is formed at an intermediate portion in the longitudinal axis direction. Then, when the vertical pin 23 moves forward in the upward direction in FIG. 4, the horizontal pin 25 is moved by the action of the inclined surface portions 23a and 25a assembled together.
Moves to the left in FIG. On the contrary, when the horizontal pin 25 is pushed rightward in FIG. 4, the vertical pin 23 moves to the position shown in FIG.
It is designed to be retracted downwards at.

In the above structure, the strut bar 10
From the locked state (refer to the solid line display in FIG. 3) to each rear suspension tower 1 (that is, to the left and right mounting brackets 3), the operation rod 17 is inserted into the elongated hole 11a of the strut bar main body 11 against the biasing force of the spring 18. Sliding along the unlocking direction (to the right in FIG. 3), both the left and right wires 13L and 13R are pulled inward, and the left and right engaging projection pieces 12 are moved inwardly of the strut bar main body 11. Be retreated. Then, the engagement projection piece 12 is retracted to a predetermined position, and the position of the lock hole 12b formed on the side surface of the engagement projection piece 12 and the lock mechanism 21.
When the position of the vertical pin 23 coincides with that of the vertical pin 23, the vertical pin 23 projects into the lock hole 12b and the engaging projection piece 12 is locked. At this time, the dimensions and positional relationship of each part are set so that the tip of the engaging projection piece 12 is located inside the end of the strut bar body 11.

As a result, the end portion of the strut bar 10 is switched from the locked state to the rear suspension tower 1 to the detachable state. That is, the operation rod 17 is
The strut bar 10 constitutes a switching means for switching the end portion of the strut bar 10 from the locked state to the rear suspension tower 1 to the detachable state. In this way, the strut bar 10
When it is required to expand the luggage compartment space at the rear of the vehicle by making the end portions of the rear seats detachable from the rear suspension towers 1, 1, the seat back 2a of the rear seat 2 is pivoted forward. Then, it can be folded by folding it on the seat cushion 2b. At this time, the strut bar 10 is stored in the folding position of the seat back 2a in association with the pivotal movement of the seat back 2a.

On the other hand, when the strut bar 10 stored as described above is to be mounted again between the left and right rear suspension towers 1, the seat back 2a is returned to the original position and is erected, so that the mounting bracket 3 and the end portion of the strut bar 10 are separated from each other. By aligning, the horizontal pin 25 of the lock mechanism 21 is pushed inward by the inner end surface 3b of the mounting bracket 3, and accordingly, the vertical pin 23 retracts downward in FIG. The engagement state with the lock hole 12b is released, and the lock state of the engagement projection piece 12 is released. As a result, the left and right engaging projection pieces 12 project into and engage with the engaging holes 3a of the mounting bracket 3, and the strut bar 10 is locked between the left and right mounting brackets 3 (that is, between the left and right rear suspension towers 1). It has become so. That is, the lock mechanism 21 constitutes a switching means for switching the end portion of the strut bar 10 from the detachable state to the rear suspension tower 1 to the locked state.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, the left and right ends of the strut bar 10 are respectively attached to the mounting bracket 3 (the rear suspension tower 1).
On the other hand, the operation rod 17 and the lock mechanism 21 are provided so as to be detachable, and the locking state and the detachable state of the end portion of the strut bar 10 with respect to the rear suspension tower 1, 1 can be switched. That is,
The strut bar 10 can be attached and detached by a simple operation without the need for using a specific tool or the like as in the conventional case, and the convenience can be greatly improved.

The strut bar 10 is embedded in the seat back 2a of a so-called retractable rear seat 2 having a seat back 2a rotatable in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body, and is attached to each rear suspension tower 1. When the connection is released, the seat back 2a can be stored in the folded position of the seat back 2a in conjunction with the pivotal movement of the seat back 2a. Therefore, even when the strut bar 10 is removed from between the rear suspension towers 1, 1. The seat back 2a can be stored in the folded position integrally with the seat back 2a without the need to provide a specific fixing tool. That is, the strut bar 10 removed from the space between the rear suspension towers 1 and 1 can be stored in a predetermined storage position without causing any particular layout problem, and the seat back 2a can be rotated easily and easily. In addition, the work of removing the strut bar 10 from the space between the rear suspension towers 1 and the work of disposing the strut bar 10 between the suspension towers 1 and 1 again can be performed.

In the above embodiment, the strut bar 10
The left and right ends thereof are detachably attached to the mounting bracket 3 (to the rear suspension tower 1), but when mounting to the left and right rear suspension towers, the bolt members are used as in the conventional case. You may make it fasten and fix. In this case, it is not possible to enhance the convenience in attaching and detaching the strut bar, but it is possible to obtain the above merit by integrally attaching the strut bar to the seat back of the retractable rear seat.

Further, the strut bar attaching / detaching mechanism is not limited to the one described in the above embodiment, but various structures are conceivable. Hereinafter, modified examples of the attachment / detachment mechanism will be described. As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, in this modification, an engagement pin 32 protruding upward is fixed to the upper surface 31a of the rear suspension tower 31. On the other hand, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a circular groove 34a into which the head portion 32a of the engaging pin 32 is inserted and a long groove 34b into which the shaft portion 32b of the engaging pin 32 is engaged are continuous to the end portion of the strut bar 30. A base portion 35 having the formed groove portion 34, and the base portion 3
5, a mounting member 37 including a lid 36 that is mounted so as to be rotatable about a pivot 36s in the horizontal plane is provided. The lid 36 is provided with a notch 36a capable of accommodating the head 32a of the engagement pin 32. A spring (not shown) is provided at the corner of the base 35.
A locking ball member 38, which is biased upward by the spring force of, is embedded, and a corresponding recess 3 is formed on the lid 36 side.
6b is formed.

When the end portion of the strut bar 30 is attached to the rear suspension tower 31 by using the attaching member 37, first, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the head portion 32a of the engaging pin 32 is set at the base portion 35. Through the circular groove 34a, and then, as shown in FIG. 15 and FIG.
5 in the horizontal plane by sliding the shaft portion 32 of the engagement pin 32
b is located in the long groove 34b. Then, the lid 36 is rotated about the pivot shaft 36s to be superposed on the base portion 35, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18. As a result, the engagement state between the engagement pin 32 and the long groove 34b is fixed. Further, the lid 36 is attached to the base portion 35 by the ball member 38.
It is designed to be locked in a polymerization state with respect to. Then, as shown in FIG. 19, the end portion of the strut bar 30 is attached to the rear suspension tower 31. In this case, the lid 36 constitutes the switching means in the present application.

As another modified example of the strut bar attaching / detaching mechanism, it is possible to use a damper in which a fluid such as oil is enclosed in the strut bar, particularly a so-called dynamic damper. For example, as shown in FIG. 20, on the upper surfaces of the left and right rear suspension towers 41 (only one side is shown in FIG. 20),
For example, a mounting bracket 43 having a cone-shaped engaging recess 43a
Is fixed, and the engaging recess 43a of the mounting bracket 43 is fixed.
Then, both ends of the strut bar 40 formed of an oil damper (only one side is shown in FIG. 20) are engaged. As is well known, the oil damper 40 operates at high speed due to the action of the orifice provided inside and the viscosity of the enclosed oil.
High resistance when compressed (dynamically) (eg 100
.About.150 kgf or more), and has a characteristic that the resistance becomes small (for example, 3 to 5 kgf) when compressed at a low speed (statically).

Therefore, when the vehicle is running, the suspension device is used.
For example, when a thrust load is input via (not shown) and a force that causes so-called inward tilt is applied to the rear suspension tower 41, this force is shocked (that is, at high speed).
The strut bar 40 acts as a compressive load, while the strut bar 40 (oil damper) exhibits a large resistance. This prevents the rear suspension tower 41 from falling inward. On the other hand, when a person applies a force to compress the strut bar 40 to remove it, the force acts statically, so the resistance is small and the strut bar 40 can be compressed relatively easily. In other words, it exhibits high rigidity when there is a dynamic load input through the vehicle body, such as when the vehicle is running, while it is relatively easy to compress when removing or re-installing the strut bar. 40 is obtained. In this case, the damper characteristic is strut bar 40.
The switching means is configured to switch between the locked state and the disengageable state of the end portion of the rear suspension tower 41.

Although the above-mentioned embodiment and each of the modifications are related to the strut bars 10, 30, 40 on the rear side for connecting the left and right rear suspension towers 1, 31, 41 to each other, Used strut bar 1
The attachment / detachment mechanism for the rear suspension towers 1, 31, 41 at the end portions of 0, 30, 40, and the switching means for switching between the locked state and the detachable state of both are not limited to the rear side, but are usually arranged in the engine room. It can be effectively applied to the strut bar on the front side that will be installed, and the convenience in performing service and maintenance in the engine room can be improved.

FIG. 21 shows a modification in which the rear seat is divided into a plurality (two) in the vehicle width direction. In this case, the strut bar 45 is also divided into two left and right portions 45A and 45B in the vehicle width direction according to the divided width of the left and right portions 47A and 47B of the divided rear seat 47. Adjacent ends may be connected to each other via, for example, the attaching / detaching mechanism shown in FIG. As described above, this attachment / detachment mechanism can be provided with a switching means for switching the end portion of the strut bar 10 between the locked state and the detachable state with respect to the rear suspension tower 1. The right and left parts 4 of the strut bar 45 are provided in the attachment / detachment mechanism provided between the right strut bar 45B.
It is possible to switch between the locked state and the detachable state of the adjacent ends of 5A and 45B.

By adopting such a structure, the rigidity of the strut bar 45 in the normal state is ensured, and when the divided seat portions 47A, 47B are individually reclined or folded, the strut bar 45 is left and right. The adjacent ends of the portions 45A and 45B are switched from the locked state to the releasable state to release the coupling between the left and right portions 47A and 47B of the rear seat 47, and the left and right seat portions 47A and 47B are individually separated. You will be able to respond to movements.

FIG. 22 shows a modification in which the strut bar is integrally attached to the rear seat. In this modified example, a plurality of brackets 49d are fixed to the back support plate 49c of the seat back 49a of the rear seat 49 along a straight line extending in the vehicle width direction, and the strut bar 48 is attached.
Is integrally supported by the seat back 49a of the rear seat 49 through the bracket 49d.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIGS. 23 and 24, in this embodiment,
The rear seat 52 is provided behind the rear seat 52 in which the seat back 52a is retractable with respect to the seat cushion 52b.
A trim member 54 (package trim) is provided to cover an upper portion of the rear space of the seat back 52a when the seat back 52a is upright.
It is laid out horizontally behind. Further, in the present embodiment, the strut bar 50 for connecting the left and right rear suspension towers 51 to each other to reinforce the suspension towers 51, 51 is provided by being embedded in the seat back 52a of the rear seat 52. The strut bar 50 is extended in the vehicle width direction inside the seat back 52a, and both ends thereof are attached to left and right mounting brackets 53 fixed to the upper surfaces of the left and right rear suspension towers 51, respectively.

Further, in this embodiment, the package trim 54 has a plurality of hinge fittings 5 (two left and right) on the front end side thereof.
It is connected to the strut bar 50 via 5. still,
More preferably, both ends of the strut bar 50 are detachably locked to the left and right rear suspension towers 51 via the attaching / detaching mechanism having the same structure as that described in FIG. Is provided with a switching mechanism having a configuration similar to that described in FIG. Further, the rear portion of the package trim 54 has left and right support plates 56 attached to a vehicle body side member (for example, the rear suspension tower 51).
The lower surface side is supported by. And the rear seat 5
When the strut bar 50 is removed from between the rear suspension towers 51 and 51 and the seat back 52a is folded on the seat cushion 52b in order to expand the luggage compartment space at the rear of the seat cushion 52b, the package trim 54 is removed. It can be removed from the space behind the rear seat 52. The package trim 54 can be folded and stored on the back side of the seat back 52a by the hinge fittings 55, 55.

As described above, according to this embodiment, the package trim 54 is connected to the strut bar 50. Therefore, when expansion of the luggage compartment space behind the rear seat 52 is required, the strut bar 50 is required. Can be removed and the package trim 54 can be removed from the rear of the rear seat 52 at the same time, which further enhances the convenience. In this embodiment, both ends of the strut bar 50 are detachably engaged with the rear suspension towers 51, 51, but they may be fastened and fixed with bolt members or the like as in the conventional case.

25 and 26 show a modification of the second embodiment. In this modification, the strut bar 60 connecting the left and right rear suspension towers 61 is located behind the seat back 62a of the rear seat 62. The package trim 64 is attached to the strut bar 60 via a plurality of brackets 65. In this case, although there is no interlocking with the folding operation of the seat back 62a of the rear seat 62, the strut bar 60 can be removed and the package trim 64 can be removed from the rear of the rear seat 62 at the same time.

Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 27, in this embodiment, the strut bar 70 that reinforces the space between the left and right rear suspension towers 71 is a front and rear (up and down) rotary lift gate 72 that opens and closes the rear end side of the vehicle compartment.
Is integrally attached to the frame 73. Pin-shaped strikers 74 (first strikers 74) protruding outward are fixed to the mounting portions at the left and right ends of the strut bar 70. The second striker 74 locks and unlocks the lift gate 72 with respect to the vehicle body. Separately from the latch 77 (second latch) provided on the rear end side of the vehicle body for switching the state, it is possible to engage with the latch 75 (first latch) provided on the upper portions of the left and right rear suspension towers 71, respectively. It has become. The second latch 77 and the left and right first latches 75 are connected to each other by a wire 78 as shown in FIG. 28, and the wire 78 is connected to the opener lever 81 (FIG. (See)).

The locked / unlocked state of the strut bar 70 with respect to the rear suspension towers 71, 71 is switched according to the locked / unlocked state of the lift gate 72 with respect to the vehicle body. Hereinafter, an outline of the operation of the locking mechanism of the strut bar 70 and the lift gate 72 will be described with reference to FIGS. 29 to 33. In these figures, the solid arrow indicates the action direction of the force in the unlocking direction, the dashed-dotted arrow indicates the action direction of the force in the lock direction, and the broken arrow indicates the urging force of the spring acting on each member. Each direction is shown. As shown in FIG. 29, when the opener lever 81 is pulled in the unlocking direction, the opener lever 81 pivots around its pivot shaft 81S, and the claw lever 82 accordingly moves to the pivot shaft 82S. Rotate around. And the opener lever 81
The wire connecting point 81B and the wire connecting point 82C of the claw lever 82 move in the directions of solid arrows in FIG.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 30, in the first latch 75, the wire connecting point 83B of the fork 83 is pulled in the unlocking direction, and the fork 83 and the claw lever 84 are respectively moved to the pivot shafts 83S and 83S. It rotates in the unlocking direction around 84S. Then, as shown in FIG. 31, the first striker 74 is released from the fork 83, and the lock of the first latch 75 is released. That is, the strut bar 70 is replaced by the rear suspension towers 71 and 7.
It becomes possible to leave from 1.

On the other hand, in the second latch 77, as the opener lever 81 is unlocked, as shown in FIG. 32, the wire connecting point 89C of the claw lever 89 is pulled in the unlocking direction, and the claw lever 89 and The fork 88 rotates in the unlocking direction about the respective pivot shafts 89S and 88S. Then, as shown in FIG. 33, the second striker 76 is released from the fork 88, and the lock of the second latch 77 is released. That is,
The lift gate 72 is brought into a state in which it can be opened with respect to the vehicle body by rotating it upward (to the rear).

During this unlocking operation, the input to the wire connecting point 81B of the opener lever 81 is performed before the input to the wire connecting point 82C of the claw lever 82, so that the first latch 75 is the first. The lock is released before the 2-latch 77. That is, the strut bar 70
Is ready to be detached from the rear suspension towers 71, 71 before the lock state of the lift gate 72 with respect to the vehicle body is released, so that the lock release operation of the lift gate 72 is not hindered.

On the other hand, when the lift gate 72 is closed from the open state, the second striker 76 descends and meshes with the fork 88, whereby the fork 88 rotates, and its wire connecting point 88A moves in the direction of the one-dot chain line arrow. Move to.
Then, the second latch 77 is locked (see FIGS. 32 and 33). The wire connection point 84A of the claw lever 84 of the first latch 75 is connected to the wire connection point 88A by the wire 78, and this wire connection point 88A.
It is pulled in the lock direction as it moves. Then, the first latch 75 becomes lockable. That is, when locked, the second latch 77 is locked before the first latch 75, so that the lift gate 72 is reliably locked. The claw lever 84 of the first latch 75 is configured by combining two levers 85 and 86, and a pin 8 attached to the other lever 86 is provided in a long groove 85h formed in one lever 85.
6p is slidably engaged. A certain "play" is set for the sliding operation of the pin 86p in the long groove 85h, whereby the both wire connecting points 84A,
The smooth operation of the wire connecting 88A is guaranteed.

As described above, according to this embodiment, basically the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained, and the strut bar 70 opens and closes the rear end side of the vehicle compartment. Since it is integrally attached to the lift gate 72, the strut bar 70 removed from between the rear suspension towers 71, 71 is stored in the open position of the lift gate 72 by rotating the lift gate 72 backward (upward). be able to. Further, by opening and closing the lift gate 72, the work of removing the strut bar 70 from between the rear suspension towers 71, 71 and the work of re-disposing between the suspension towers 71, 71 can be performed easily and easily.

Moreover, when the lift gate 72 is opened, the rear suspension tower of the strut bar 70 is provided before the lock mechanism (second latch 77) of the lift gate 72 with respect to the vehicle body is unlocked. 71,7
The lock mechanism for one (first latch 75) is Ru unlocked, thereby opening operation without any trouble liftgate. When the lift gate 72 is closed, the lock mechanism (second latch 77) for locking the lift gate 72 with respect to the vehicle body is locked, and then the second latch 77 is locked so that the end portion of the strut bar 70 is locked. Since the rear suspension towers 71, 71 are locked, the lift gate 72 can be reliably locked.

Next, a fourth embodiment in which the strut bar and the lock mechanism for the lift gate are electrically driven will be described. In this embodiment, the same parts as those in the third embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals and further description will be omitted. FIG. 34 is an electric circuit configuration diagram of the electric lock mechanism of the strut bar and the lift gate according to the present embodiment. The electric circuit includes an opener switch 91.
The electric motor 92 and the actuator 93 are installed in parallel. A delay circuit 94 described later in detail is provided between the actuator 93 and the power supply 95.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35, the locking mechanism for the strut bar 70 (first latch 101).
The fork 102 of the fork 102 is provided with a gear portion 102a, and the fork 102 meshes with the gear portion 102a.
A gear 103 for driving the motor is provided. The gear 103 is driven by the electric motor 92. A first limit switch 97 for keeping the ON state when the fork 102 and the first striker 104 mesh with each other and the strut bar 70 is in the locked state is attached to the side of the fork 102. Further, as shown in FIG. 36, the claw lever 108 of the lock mechanism (second latch 106) for the lift gate 72 is adapted to be driven by the actuator 93, and a second claw lever 108 is provided near the claw lever 108. Latch 1
The second limit switch 98 that keeps the OFF state when the fork 107 of 06 and the second striker 109 mesh with each other and the lift gate 72 is locked with respect to the vehicle body.
Is attached.

When the opener switch 91 is turned on while the lift gate 72 and the strut bar 70 are closed and locked, power is supplied from the power source 95 to the electric motor 92 and the actuator 93. Since the delay circuit 94 is interposed between the power source 95 and the power source 95, the actuator 93
Will be delayed from the drive of the electric motor 92. That is, the second latch 106 is the first latch 101.
Will be unlocked later than. Therefore, when the lift gate 72 is unlocked, the lock mechanism of the strut bar 70 is released first, and the opening operation of the lift gate 72 is not hindered.

On the other hand, when the lift gate 72 in the open state is closed, the direction of power supply to the electric motor 92 is reversed, and the electric motor 92 rotates in the direction opposite to that in the opening operation. At this time, the electric motor 92 is driven only after the second limit switch 98 is turned off, that is, the first latch 101 (and thus the lift gate 72) is locked. That is, when the lift gate 72 is closed, the lock mechanism of the lift gate 72 (second latch 1
06) is locked first, then strut bar 70
The lock mechanism (first latch 101) is locked.

Instead of using the delay circuit 94 as described above, for example, as shown in FIG.
In the vicinity of the lever tip 111a of 11, the opener lever 1
Two limit switches 112 and 113 are arranged along the rotation direction of the lever tip 111a when the lever 11 is operated, and the upper limit switch 112 is attached to the strut bar 7.
0 may be connected to the electric motor 92 which drives the lock mechanism (first latch 101), and the lower limit switch 113 may be connected to the actuator 93 which drives the lock mechanism (second latch 106) of the lift gate 72. .

The drive control of the locking mechanisms 101 and 106 for the strut bar 70 and the lift gate 72 will be described with reference to the attached flowchart (see FIGS. 38 and 39). When it is released and opened, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 38, first, when the opener switch (opener SW) 91 is opened in step # 1, the step #
In step 2, the first latch 101 (that is, the locking mechanism of the strut bar 70) is released, and then in step # 3,
The latch 106 (that is, the lock mechanism of the lift gate 72) is released and the lift gate 72 is opened (step #
4). When the lift gate 72 in the open state is closed and locked with respect to the vehicle body, first, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 39, when the lift gate 72 is closed in step # 6, The second latch 106 is locked in step # 7, and then the first latch 101 is locked in step # 8 to complete the closing operation of the lift gate 72 (step # 9).

The locking mechanism of the strut bar 70
The (first latch 101) may be drive-controlled according to the state of the vehicle or the like. Hereinafter, a modified example of the drive control of the lock mechanisms 101 and 106 of the strut bar 70 and the lift gate 72 will be described. In this modification, when the lift gate 72 is closed and in the locked state,
As shown in the flowchart of FIG. 40, first, at step # 11, it is determined whether or not to release the first latch 101. This cancellation determination is performed based on, for example, the vehicle speed, and it is determined that the cancellation should be performed when the vehicle is stopped and the vehicle speed is 0 (zero). In addition, this cancellation determination is, for example,
When the shift lever of the transmission is in the neutral position and the parking lever is pulled, when the vehicle speed is 0 and the side door is opened, or when the key is inserted into the key cylinder of the lift gate 72, the release is released. You may set so that it may be judged. Then, when the determination result in step # 11 is YES, the first latch 101 is released (step # 12). After that, when the opener switch (opener SW) 91 is opened in step # 13, the second latch 106 (that is, the lock mechanism of the lift gate 72) is released and the lift gate 72 is opened in step # 14 (step # 15).

On the other hand, when the lift gate 72 in the open state is closed and locked with respect to the vehicle body, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 41, first, the lift gate 72 is closed in step # 16. Step # 1
In step 7, the second latch 106 is locked, and then in step # 18, it is determined whether to lock the first latch 101. This permission / prohibition determination is performed based on, for example, the vehicle speed, and it is determined that the vehicle should be locked when the vehicle starts traveling from a stopped state and the vehicle speed is no longer 0 (zero). It should be noted that this permission / prohibition determination may be set to determine that locking should be performed, for example, when the shift lever of the transmission is shifted from the neutral position or when the engine is turned on. And step # 18
If the result of the determination in step 1 is YES, then the first latch 101
Are locked (step # 19).

By providing such a determination function, when the lift gate 72 is opened, the lock mechanism 101 of the strut bar 70 is unlocked in advance according to the specific state of the vehicle, so that safety is not impaired. It is possible to reduce the waiting time when the lift gate is opened. In addition, when the lift gate 72 is repeatedly opened and closed in a stopped state or the like, it is possible to prevent the lock / unlock operation of the lock mechanism 101 of the strut bar 70 from being frequently repeated in response to the opening and closing. Can contribute to the improvement of its durability.

Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. As shown in FIG. 42, in the present embodiment, a strut bar for reinforcing these is not provided between the left and right rear suspension towers 121, and before and after opening and closing the rear end side of the vehicle compartment.
As shown in detail in FIG. 43, hooks 124 are attached to predetermined positions on the inner side surfaces of the left and right portions of the frame 123 of the (up and down) rotary lift gate 122. A rear window glass 126 is supported inside the frame 123. On the other hand, latches 125 that can engage with the hooks 124 are attached to the upper portions of the left and right rear suspension towers 121, respectively. When the lift gate 122 is closed, the left and right hooks 124 attached to the frame 123 of the lift gate 122 are attached to the latches 125 provided on the upper portions of the rear suspension towers 121.
Is set so as to mesh with and engage with. The latch 125 is locked / unlocked by the same mechanism as in the fourth embodiment.

That is, in the present embodiment, the lift gate 122 itself can serve as a strut bar for connecting the left and right rear suspension towers 121 to each other and reinforcing the suspension towers 121, 121. By adopting this configuration, a special suspension tower reinforcement member
The left and right rear suspension towers 121 can be reinforced without the need to separately provide a (strut bar). Therefore, it is possible to solve the trouble of removing and re-installing the strut bar and the problem of storage when the strut bar is removed as in the case where the strut bar is separately provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a layout of a rear suspension tower and a rear seat of an automobile according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view of a strut bar according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a vertical pin and a horizontal pin incorporated in the locking mechanism of the strut bar.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the horizontal pin.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of the horizontal pin.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the vertical pin.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the vertical pin.

FIG. 9 is a plan view of the vertical pin.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a rear suspension tower according to a modified example of the strut bar attaching / detaching mechanism.

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of an engagement pin fixed to an upper surface of a rear suspension tower according to the modified example.

FIG. 12 is a perspective view of a mounting member of a strut bar according to the modified example.

FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing an engagement state between the engagement pin and the attachment member.

FIG. 14 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view taken along the line BB of FIG.

FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing an engagement state between the engagement pin and the attachment member.

16 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view taken along the line CC of FIG.

FIG. 17 is a perspective view showing an engagement state between the engagement pin and the attachment member.

FIG. 18 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view taken along the line DD of FIG.

FIG. 19 is a perspective view of a rear suspension tower showing a mounted state of a strut bar according to the modified example.

FIG. 20 is a vertical cross-sectional explanatory view of a strut bar attachment portion for explaining a modified example in which a damper is used for the strut bar.

FIG. 21 is a rear seat perspective view for explaining a modification applied to the left and right divided rear seats.

FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional explanatory view of a rear seat showing another modified example in which the strut bar is integrally attached to the rear seat.

FIG. 23 is a perspective view showing a layout of a strut bar and a package trim according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

24 is a cross-sectional explanatory view taken along the line EE of FIG.

FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing a layout of a strut bar and a package trim according to a modified example of the second embodiment.

FIG. 26 is an explanatory cross-sectional view taken along the line FF of FIG.

FIG. 27 is a perspective view of the rear portion of the vehicle body showing the strut bar and the lift gate according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of the rear portion of the luggage compartment showing the layout of each latch according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 29 is an operation explanatory view of the opener lever according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 30 is an operation explanatory view of the first latch according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 31 is an operation explanatory view of the first latch according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 32 is an operation explanatory view of the second latch according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 33 is an operation explanatory view of the second latch according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 34 is an electric circuit configuration diagram of an electric lock mechanism of a strut bar and a lift gate according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 35 is an operation explanatory view of the first latch according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 36 is a view for explaining the operation of the second latch according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 37 is an operation explanatory view of the opener lever according to the modification of the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 38 is a flowchart for explaining drive control of the lock mechanism for the strut bar and the lift gate according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart for explaining drive control of the lock mechanism for the strut bar and the lift gate according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 40 is a flow chart for explaining a modified example of drive control of the strut bar and lift gate lock mechanism according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 41 is a flowchart for explaining a modified example of the drive control of the strut bar and lift gate locking mechanism according to the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 42 is a perspective view of the rear portion of the vehicle body showing the lift gate according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.

43 is a cross-sectional explanatory view taken along the line GG in FIG. 42.

[Explanation of symbols]

1, 31, 41, 46, 51, 61, 71, 121 ... Rear suspension towers 2, 47, 49, 52, 62 ... Rear seats 2a, 49a, 52a, 62a ... Seat cushion 3 of rear seats ... Mounting brackets 10, 30, 40 , 45, 48, 50, 60, 70 ... Strut bar 12 ... Engaging projection piece 17 ... Operating rod 21 ... Lock mechanism 25 ... Horizontal pin 32 ... Engaging pin 34 ... Groove 36 ... Lid 43 ... Mounting bracket 53 ... Mounting bracket 54 , 64 ... Package trim 72, 122 ... Lift gate 74, 104 ... First striker 75, 101 ... First latch 76, 109 ... Second striker 77, 106 ... Second latch 81, 111 ... Opener lever 91 ... Opener switch 92 Electric motor 93 Actuator 124 Hook 125 Latch

─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of the front page (72) Inventor Toshimitsu Kakuya, 3-1, Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture Mazda Co., Ltd. (72) Ikuhisa Okuda, 3-1, Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Mazda Co., Ltd. (56) References Actual development Sho 63-95977 (JP, U) Actual development Sho 64-26582 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B62D 25/08

Claims (7)

(57) [Claims] 1. A mounting structure of a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile to reinforce these rear suspension tower both disposed between the right and left rear suspension towers are interconnected together top the supporting respective rear suspension device, said suspension towers the reinforcing member, the water in the rear seat rear
While being connected to the trim member disposed horizontal direction, it is attached between the two rear suspension tower via a detaching mechanism for detachably engaging respectively the left and right end portions of the respective rear suspension tower, above the detaching mechanism, the mounting structure of the suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, wherein a switching means for switching between a disengaged state to the engaged state is provided for a rear suspension tower end of the suspension tower reinforcing member. 2. A mounting structure of a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile to reinforce these rear suspension tower both disposed between the right and left rear suspension towers are interconnected together top the supporting respective rear suspension device, said suspension towers the reinforcing member, the water in the rear seat rear
While being connected to the trim member disposed on a flat direction, integrally attached to the rotating member which may be rotated in the longitudinal direction relative to the vehicle body, when the connection between the respective rear suspension tower is released The mounting structure for a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, characterized in that the mounting structure can be stored in a predetermined storage position in association with the rotating operation of the rotating member. 3. A mounting structure of a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile to reinforce these rear suspension tower both disposed between the right and left rear suspension towers are interconnected together top the supporting respective rear suspension device, said suspension towers the reinforcing member, the water in the rear seat rear
While being connected to the trim member disposed horizontal direction, fitted with its left and right end portions between both the rear suspension tower via a detachable mechanism for respectively removably engaging against the respective rear suspension tower, said detaching mechanism the is provided with switching means for switching between a disengaged state to the engaged state with respect to the rear suspension tower end of the suspension tower reinforcing member, and the suspension tower reinforcing member may rotate back-and-forth direction relative to the vehicle body It is integrally attached to the rotating member,
When connecting between the respective rear suspension tower is released, the attachment structure of the suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, characterized in that that may be stored in a predetermined storage location in accordance with the rotation operation of the rotating member. 4. Each of the upper parts of the rear suspension devices
It is installed between the left and right rear suspension towers that support the
A structure for mounting a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, which is connected to each other to reinforce these rear suspension towers, wherein the suspension tower reinforcing member is installed at the rear of the rear seat.
It is connected to the trim member arranged in the horizontal direction and
Attached integrally to the retractable seat back of the yaseat
And, together with the rear seat is formed in a plurality for a vehicle width direction, the suspension tower reinforcing member in accordance with the divided width is formed in a plurality for a vehicle width direction, adjacent suspension towers reinforcement member to each other is , The adjacent ends of the two are connected to each other via an attaching / detaching mechanism that detachably engages each other, and the attaching / detaching mechanism includes a locking state and a detachable state of the adjacent ends of the both. A structure for mounting a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, characterized in that a switching means for switching between is provided. 5. Each of the upper parts of the rear suspension devices
It is installed between the left and right rear suspension towers that support the
A structure for mounting a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, which is connected to each other to reinforce these rear suspension towers , wherein the left and right end portions of the suspension tower reinforcing member are connected to the respective rear
Attaching / detaching that detachably locks to the Yasasu Tower
Installed between both rear suspension towers via a mechanism,
The attachment / detachment mechanism includes a rear sustainer at the end of the suspension tower reinforcement member.
Switch to switch between locked and disengageable state
And a suspension tower reinforcement section.
The material is integrally attached to the front- reverse rotary lift gate that opens and closes the rear end side of the passenger compartment.
When the connection with the
A structure for mounting a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, which can be stored in a predetermined storage position according to an operation . 6. The mounting structure for a vehicle suspension tower reinforcing member according to claim 5 , wherein the switching means of the attachment / detachment mechanism provided between the suspension tower reinforcing member and the left and right rear suspension towers is the lift gate. when is opened, while switches so that the ends of the previously said suspension tower reinforcing member than the locking mechanism relative to the vehicle body of the lift gate is released is removably state with respect to the rear suspension tower, the lift gate when closed, the motor vehicle, characterized in that switching so that the end portion of the suspension tower reinforcing member after the lock mechanism relative to the vehicle body of the lift gate is operated becomes locked state with respect to the rear support <br/> Sutawa Suspension tower reinforcement member mounting structure. 7. A mounting structure of the left and right rear suspension tower between and interconnecting the suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile to reinforce these rear suspension tower of the upper supporting respective rear suspension device, said suspension tower reinforcing member, car An attachment structure for a suspension tower reinforcing member of an automobile, which is configured by a front-back rotation type lift gate itself that opens and closes a rear end side of a room.