JP3946435B2 - Vehicle door structure - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a door module type vehicle door structure.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a door structure for a vehicle, an opening is provided in an inner panel of a door body composed of an outer panel and an inner panel, and a cable-type window regulator for raising and lowering a window panel (window glass) and other doors A window base and a window panel installed inside the door body using a work hole opened in the module base after the module base with the assembly parts pre-attached is attached to the inner panel and the opening is closed. A door module type door structure is known (for example, see German Published Patent No. 19622310).
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the vehicle door structure as described above, the work hole is provided in the vicinity of the portion of the module base where the guide rail of the window regulator is fixed, and the space for performing the fastening operation is secured, and the fastening portion Since the diameter is large enough to absorb position confirmation and displacement, a large load is applied to the module base via the guide rail when the window panel is fully closed or fully opened, and the module base is elastically deformed. There is a risk that cracks may occur due to the concentration of stress around the surface.
[0004]
Also, when attaching the module base to the inner panel, the operator should hold the module base by placing his / her finger on the edge of the work hole so as not to damage the waterproof seal previously attached to the outer periphery of the module base. However, the module base has a problem in that it is difficult to hold the module base because the window regulator and other components installed in the door are assembled in advance and the weight is increased.
[0005]
In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention aims to improve the strength and rigidity of the module base and to improve the assembly work in the module base so that the module base can be easily held. It aims at providing the door structure for vehicles which aimed at.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A door body having an opening in the inner panel and a window regulator for raising and lowering the window panel, and a module fixed to the inner panel with a fastening member so as to close the opening and a base, through the work hole formed in the module base, the vehicle door structure which is adapted to connect the window regulator and the window panel, the periphery of the module base of said working hole, a flange the provided Rutotomoni, at least the lower portion of the flange, extending to close to the fastening portion connecting the window regulator and the window panel.
[0007]
(2) A module in which a door body having an opening in the inner panel and a window regulator for raising and lowering the window panel are assembled and fixed to the inner panel with a fastening member so as to close the opening A vehicle door structure in which the window panel and the window regulator are connected via a work hole provided in the module base, and a flange is provided at a periphery of the work hole of the module base. And a cylindrical body extended at least at a lower portion so as to approach a fastening portion that connects the window panel and the window regulator .
[0008]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, the left side in FIGS. 1 and 2 is “front” of the vehicle, the right side is “rear”, the left side in FIG. 3 is “inside”, and the right side is “outside”.
[0009]
1 is an exploded perspective view of a door to which the present invention is applied, FIG. 2 is a front view of a module base, and FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of the door.
[0010]
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the door (D) of the present embodiment is a front door of an automobile having a pair of upper and lower door hinges (not shown) and whose front end is pivotally attached to the vehicle body so as to be openable and closable. The inner panel (3) in the door body (4) formed by hemming and spot welding the periphery of the outer panel (1) made of steel and the inner panel (3) made of steel plate provided with an opening (2) in the center. ), A module base (7) pre-assembled with a window regulator (6) for raising and lowering a window panel (window glass) (5), and a door trim (8) covering the module base (7) were attached. Is.
[0011]
The module base (7) is obtained by drawing a steel plate with a press molding machine, and has a plurality of fastening portions (9) and (9a) provided along the outer peripheral edge around the opening (2) in the inner panel (3). The module base (7) is fixed to the inner panel (3) and the opening (2) is closed by fastening the bolt (10) to the fixing portion (3a) provided on the inner panel (3). The window regulator (6) is disposed inside the door body (4) through the opening (2).
[0012]
A handle (8a) such as an armrest or a grip handle, which is provided on the door trim (8) side and is gripped when the door (D) is opened / closed from the indoor side, is fixed to a substantially central portion of the module base (7). A mounting portion (12) before and after the bolt (11) is screwed.
[0013]
The module base (7) has a mounting hole (14) for mounting the speaker (13) as an assembly part in the door at the front lower part, and a circular working hole (17) at the lower rear part. It has been. A seal material (7a) is attached to the entire circumference of the module base (7) to achieve water tightness and sound insulation between the inner panel (3) and the module base (7).
[0014]
The work hole (17) has a bolt (16) for fastening a rear holder (5a) fixed to the lower end of the window panel (5) and a clamp (15) described later in the window regulator (6). This is used to confirm the fastening operation and the fastening position.
[0015]
(18) is a cover piece made of synthetic leather that closes the work hole (17) to ensure watertightness, and the outer periphery is stuck around the work hole (17) with an adhesive or a double-sided tape. The mounting hole (14) is closed by the speaker (13).
[0016]
As shown mainly in FIG. 5, a flange (17a) that protrudes in a cylindrical shape toward the outdoor side (inside the door) is formed at the inner peripheral edge of the working hole (17). A similar flange (14a) is also formed on the inner periphery of the mounting hole (14).
[0017]
The flanges (14a) and (17a) increase strength and rigidity around the mounting hole (14) and the working hole (17) in the module base (7), and hang a finger when transporting the module base (7). Used as part.
[0018]
On the line connecting the mounting portion (12) in the module base (7) and the fastening portions (9a) located above and below the reinforcing base (19), (19a) (19b) (19b) 19c) is provided.
[0019]
The reinforcing beads (19) to (19c) increase the strength and rigidity of the module base (7) in the vertical direction, particularly between the mounting portion (12) and the upper and lower fastening portions (9a). The amount of displacement in the plate thickness direction is suppressed. As a result, when the door (D) is closed, the load input from the handle (8a) to the module base (7) is applied to the upper and lower fastening portions via the reinforcing beads (19) to (19c). (9a) is evenly distributed, and the rigidity of the module base (7) is enhanced, and a satisfactory closing operation is obtained.
[0020]
The window regulator (6) is a cable type window regulator, and a pair of front and rear guide rails (20) fixed to the module base (7) along the up-and-down trajectory of the window panel (5), Front and rear carrier plates (21) fitted to the front and rear guide rails (20) so as to be slidable in the vertical direction, a drive part (22) mounted almost at the center of the module base (7), and a drive part ( 22) is wound around a drum (22b) rotated by a motor (22a), wound so as to be able to be fed out, routed between the front and rear guide rails (20), and slid in the front and rear carrier plates ( 21) and a cable (23) connected to 21).
[0021]
On the front and rear carrier plates (21), a clamp (15) extends forward so that the side of the front and rear guide rails (20) can be moved up and down.
[0022]
The cable (23) is wound around the drum (22b) by the rotation of the drum (22b), and the front and rear carrier plates (21) are vertically moved along the front and rear guide rails (20) via the cable (23). The window panel (5) can be moved up and down.
[0023]
Cable (23) spanning between the guide portion (20a) provided at the upper end of the front guide rail (20) and the guide portion (20b) provided at the lower end of the rear guide rail (20) The tension portion (23a) is guided along the recesses of the reinforcing beads (19) and (19a), and the guide portion (20c) provided at the lower end portion of the front guide rail (20) and the drive portion The stretched portion (23b) of the cable (23) straddling the cable (22) is guided along the recess of the reinforcing bead (19b).
[0024]
As a result, as shown in FIG. 4, there is a sufficient gap between the stretched portions (23a) and (23b) of the cable (23) and the reinforcing beads (19), (19a) and (19b). Even if the tension part (23a) (23b) of the cable (23) swings in the indoor / outdoor direction due to the inertia force of the door closing operation, the cable (23) makes contact with the module base (7) and hits the sound. Will not occur.
[0025]
When the front and rear carrier plates (21) are in a predetermined position as shown by phantom lines in FIGS. 1 to 3, the front clamp (15) is inserted into the mounting hole (14) and the rear clamp ( 15) is superposed on the working hole (17), and the positions of the front and rear clamps (15) can be confirmed from the mounting hole (14) and the working hole (17). That is, the mounting hole (14) is provided on the moving path of the front clamp (15), and the working hole (17) is provided on the moving path of the rear clamp (15).
[0026]
After the module base (7) is fixed to the inner panel (3), the window panel (5) is inserted into the door body (4) through the waist opening (4a) of the door body (4), and the front and rear holders Insert the bolt (16) into the door body (4) using the tool from the mounting hole (14) and the work hole (17) in the temporary holding state where the positions of (5a) and the clamp (15) are aligned. The holder (5a) and the clamp (15) are fastened with the bolt (16). Thereby, the window panel (5) is connected to the carrier plate (21) of the window regulator (6).
[0027]
After the fastening operation of the holder (5a) of the window panel (5) and the clamp (15), the working hole (17) is closed with the lid piece (18), and the mounting hole (14) is closed with the speaker (13 ) Is blocked.
[0028]
FIG. 6 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a recess step (24) facing the inside of the door body (4) is provided around the work hole (17) in the module base (7), and the recess step (24) is flat. The work hole (17) is closed by adhering the cover piece (18) to the surface with a double-sided tape or an adhesive.
[0029]
A cylindrical flange (17a) facing the outdoor side (inside the door) is connected to the inner end of the recessed step (24).
[0030]
According to this embodiment, the strength and rigidity around the work hole (17) can be further increased, and the outer peripheral edge of the lid piece (18) is matched to the recessed shape of the recessed step portion (24), so that the work hole is Since it can be attached around (17), it can be attached easily and reliably at an accurate position, and watertightness can be improved.
[0031]
FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a projecting step portion (25) facing the indoor side is provided around the work hole (17) in the module base (7), and a cover piece (18) is formed on the flat surface of the projecting step portion (25). ) Is closed to close the work hole (17).
[0032]
A cylindrical flange (17a) facing the outdoor side (inside the door) is connected to the inner end of the protruding step portion (25).
[0033]
According to this embodiment, the outer periphery of the lid piece (18) can be attached to the periphery of the work hole (17) in accordance with the protruding shape of the protruding step portion (25), similar to the second embodiment described above. The effect of.
[0034]
FIG. 8 shows a fourth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, the entire flange (26) provided in the working hole (17) is further extended toward the inside of the door body (4), and the tip of the flange (26) is connected to the window regulator (6). Close to clamp (15).
[0035]
According to this embodiment, during the operation of fastening the holder (5a) and the clamp (15), even if the bolt (16) is detached from the tool due to an operation mistake, the bolt (16) is extended from the flange (26). It is received by the lower part and does not fall into the door body (4).
[0036]
FIG. 9 shows a fifth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, only the lower side of the flange (27) provided in the working hole (17) is extended toward the inside of the door body (4), and the tip of the extended lower portion is extended to the window regulator ( It is close to the clamp (15) of 6). According to this embodiment, there exists an effect similar to the above-mentioned 4th Embodiment.
[0037]
FIG. 10 shows a sixth embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, a cylindrical body (29) formed of a separate member from the module base (7) is fitted into a flange (28) provided in the work hole (17). According to this embodiment, as in the fourth embodiment, the bolt (16) can be prevented from falling into the door body (4), and the flange (28) can be easily formed.
Further, the module base (7) can be held more easily by making the cylindrical body (29) made of rubber or synthetic resin. In addition, the cylindrical body (29) may be made to approach only the lower part to the clamp (15) as in the fifth embodiment.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(a) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the flange and the periphery of the work hole of the module base are provided with the flange, so that the strength and rigidity around the work hole in the module base can be increased. Therefore, the plate thickness of the module base can be reduced, and the weight of the entire door can be reduced.
[0039]
In addition, when the module base is assembled to the inner panel, the operator can easily hold the module base by placing his / her finger on the flange of the work hole, thereby improving workability. Furthermore, even if the fastening member is detached from the tool due to an error in fastening the window panel and the window regulator, the fastening member can be received by the extended flange, so that the fastening member falls into the door body. Can be prevented and workability can be improved.
[0040]
(b) According to the invention described in claim 2 , in addition to the effect of claim 1 , the flange can be easily formed, and the module base can be made of rubber or synthetic resin, so that the module base can be held more easily. Can do.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a door showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is also a front view of the module base.
FIG. 3 is also a longitudinal side view of the door taken along line III-III in FIG. 2;
4 is a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG.
FIG. 5 is an enlarged longitudinal sectional view of the main part, similarly.
6 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the same part as FIG. 5 showing a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG.
FIG. 7 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the same part as FIG. 5 showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the same part as FIG. 5 showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the same part as FIG. 5 showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an enlarged vertical sectional view of the same part as FIG. 5 showing a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
(D) Door
(1) Outer panel
(2) Opening
(3) Inner panel
(3a) Fixed part
(4) Door body
(4a) West opening
(5) Window panel
(5a) Holder
(6) Window regulator
(7) Module base
(7a) Seal material
(8) Door trim
(8a) Handle (armrest or grip handle)
(9) (9a) Fastening part
(10) (11) Bolt
(12) Mounting part
(13) Speaker
(14) Mounting hole
(14a) Flange
(15) Clamp
(16) Bolt
(17) Working hole
(17a) Flange
(18) Lid
(19) (19a) (19b) (19c) Reinforcing beads
(20) Guide rail
(20a) (20b) (20c) Guide part
(21) Carrier plate
(22) Drive unit
(22a) Motor
(22b) Drum
(23) Cable
(23a) (23b) Routing section
(24) Recessed step (protrusion)
(25) Protruding step (protruding part)
(26) (27) (28) Flange
(29) Cylindrical body (tubular body)

Claims (2)

A door body having an opening in the inner panel, and a module base that is assembled with a window regulator for raising and lowering the window panel and fixed to the inner panel with a fastening member so as to close the opening. provided, through the work hole formed in the module base, the vehicle door structure which is adapted to connect the window regulator and the window panel,
The periphery of the module base of said working hole, Rutotomoni provided a flange, at least the lower portion of the flange, characterized in that extending to close to the fastening portion for connecting the said window panel and said window regulator Vehicle door structure. A door body having an opening in the inner panel, and a module base that is assembled with a window regulator for raising and lowering the window panel and fixed to the inner panel with a fastening member so as to close the opening. A vehicle door structure that connects the window panel and the window regulator via a work hole provided in the module base,
A cylindrical body provided with a flange at the periphery of the working hole of the module base and extended at least at a lower portion of the flange so as to approach a fastening portion that connects the window panel and the window regulator. A vehicle door structure characterized by being fitted .

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