JP7345767B2 - Exterior inspection equipment - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to an exterior inspection device for temporarily assembling vehicle exterior materials to a dummy vehicle body and inspecting the relative positional relationship between each part.

For example, in Patent Document 1, interior materials such as instrument panels, air conditioners, door trims, seats, etc., and exterior materials such as door mirrors, windshields, and rear glasses are temporarily assembled to a dummy vehicle body, and the assembly between them is disclosed. A jig for inspecting interior and exterior materials of automobiles for inspecting dimensional accuracy, etc. is disclosed.

Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2000-142511

However, for example, even if the vehicle type is the same, right-hand drive vehicles and left-hand drive vehicles have different shapes in their cowl panels and the cowl louvers attached thereto. Therefore, even if you try to attach the cowl louver to a part of the dummy car body that imitates the cowl panel (hereinafter referred to as the cowl model), if the dummy car body remains the same, the cowl louver for a right-hand drive car and the cowl louver for a left-hand drive car cannot be attached. It is not possible to attach any of the louvers.

In this case, it is necessary to prepare two types of dummy vehicle bodies with different cowl model shapes. In other words, a common dummy vehicle body cannot be used, which is not efficient. Therefore, there is a need for an exterior inspection device that can easily and smoothly inspect the relative positional relationships of multiple types of cowl louvers with different shapes with respect to other parts.

The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and provides an exterior inspection device that can easily and smoothly inspect the relative positional relationship with other parts of multiple types of cowl louvers with different shapes. This is what I am trying to do.

One aspect of the present invention is to temporarily assemble a vehicle exterior material to a dummy vehicle body (2), and determine the relative positional relationship between each part of the exterior material and each part of the dummy vehicle body, and the plurality of exterior materials. An exterior inspection device (1) for inspecting at least one of the relative positional relationships between each part of the
The dummy vehicle body has a cowl model (3) imitating a cowl panel,
A part of the cowl model is constituted by a detachable model (4) that can be attached and detached from the main body model (30), which is another part of the cowl model,
The removable model has a first mounting surface (41) and a second mounting surface (42) configured to be able to mount at least a portion of two types of cowl louvers (5) having mutually different shapes,
When combining the removable model with the main body model, a first state (31) in which the detachable model is combined so that the first mounting surface is the top surface, and a second state (32) in which the detachable model is combined so that the second mounting surface is the top surface. ) and can be selectively formed,
In each of the first state and the second state, one of the two types of cowl louvers is attached to the cowl model, and the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver and each part of the other exterior material is determined. and an exterior inspection device configured to be able to inspect the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver and each part of the dummy vehicle body .

In the above-mentioned exterior inspection device, a part of the cowl model is constituted by the above-mentioned removable model. Thereby, when temporarily assembling a plurality of types of cowl louvers having different shapes to the cowl model, it is only necessary to change the way the models are attached to and removed from the main body model. Therefore, the relative positional relationship with other parts can be easily and smoothly inspected for multiple types of cowl louvers.

In addition, since the removable model has a first mounting surface and a second mounting surface, multiple types of cowl louvers with different shapes can be temporarily attached to the cowl model by simply changing the combination posture of the removable model to the main body model. Can be assembled. From this point of view, it is possible to easily and smoothly inspect the relative positional relationships of multiple types of cowl louvers with different shapes with respect to other parts.

As described above, according to the above aspect, it is possible to provide an exterior inspection device that can easily and smoothly inspect the relative positional relationship with other parts of multiple types of cowl louvers having different shapes. .
Note that the numerals in parentheses described in the claims and means for solving the problem indicate correspondence with specific means described in the embodiments described later, and do not limit the technical scope of the present invention. It's not a thing.

1 is a perspective explanatory diagram of an exterior inspection device in Embodiment 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective explanatory view of the detachable model in Embodiment 1, with the first mounting surface facing upward. FIG. 3 is a perspective explanatory view of the detachable model in Embodiment 1, with the second mounting surface facing upward. FIG. 3 is an explanatory plan view of a main body model and a removable model in Embodiment 1. FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view of a cowl model in a first state in Embodiment 1; FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view of a cowl louver for a right-hand drive vehicle in Embodiment 1. FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view showing a state before a cowl louver is temporarily assembled to a cowl model in a first state in Embodiment 1; FIG. 3 is a front explanatory view showing a state in which a cowl louver is temporarily assembled to a cowl model in a first state in Embodiment 1; FIG. 3 is an explanatory plan view of the cowl model in a second state in Embodiment 1; FIG. 2 is an explanatory plan view of a cowl louver for a left-hand drive vehicle in Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a front explanatory view showing a state before the cowl louver is temporarily assembled to the cowl model in the second state in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is an explanatory front view showing a state in which a cowl louver is temporarily assembled to a cowl model in a second state in Embodiment 1; FIG. 7 is an explanatory front view of the exterior inspection device in Embodiment 2. FIG. 7 is an explanatory side view of the cowl model in a first state in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is an explanatory side view of a state in which the removable model is separated forward from the main body model in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is a side explanatory diagram of a state in which the detachable model is rotated in Embodiment 2; FIG. 7 is an explanatory side view of the removable model in the second embodiment when it is inverted; FIG. 7 is an explanatory side view of the cowl model in a second state in Embodiment 2;

The above exterior inspection device can be used, for example, to measure the relative positional relationship between a cowl louver and a windshield, front wiper, hood, fender, etc. temporarily assembled on a dummy vehicle body. Note that the cowl model may be configured integrally with other parts of the dummy vehicle body, or may be configured as a separate component.

The removable model is connected to the main body model via a link mechanism, and the link mechanism allows movement of the removable model in the direction of attachment to and removal from the main body model and rotation of the removable model. is configured such that it can be used. In this case, the attachment/detachment model can be more easily and smoothly recombined with the main body model.

(Embodiment 1)
An embodiment of the exterior inspection device will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 12.
As shown in FIG. 1, the exterior inspection device 1 of this embodiment temporarily assembles vehicle exterior materials to a dummy vehicle body 2, and determines the relative positional relationship between each part of the exterior material and each part of the dummy vehicle body 2, and This is a device for inspecting at least one of the relative positional relationships between parts of a plurality of exterior materials.

The dummy vehicle body 2 has a cowl model 3 imitating a cowl panel. A part of the cowl model 3 is constituted by a detachable model 4. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the detachable model 4 is detachable from the main body model 30, which is another part of the cowl model 3. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the detachable model 4 has a first mounting surface 41 and a second mounting surface 42. As shown in FIGS. The first mounting surface 41 and the second mounting surface 42 are surfaces configured so that at least a portion of two types of cowl louvers 5 (5R, 5L) having mutually different shapes can be mounted.

Note that "imitating a cowl panel" means that at least part of the shape of the cowl panel of an actual vehicle is reproduced, and in particular, the part where the exterior material is attached and the relative position to the exterior material are reproduced. This means that it is a reproduction of the parts necessary for testing the relationship. The same applies to other expressions of "imitation."

The exterior inspection device 1 is configured to be able to selectively form a first state 31 and a second state 32 when combining the detachable model 4 with the main body model 30. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 7, the first state 31 is a state in which the detachable model 4 is combined with the main body model 30 so that the first mounting surface 41 is the upper surface. The second state 32 is a state in which the detachable model 4 is combined with the main body model 30, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, with the second mounting surface 42 facing upward.

The exterior inspection device 1 of this embodiment can be used to inspect the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver 5 temporarily assembled to the cowl model 3 of the dummy vehicle body 2 and each part of the surrounding members. Can be done. For example, a cowl louver 5 and a windshield (not shown) are assembled on the dummy vehicle body 2, and the relative positional relationship between each part of the two is measured using a measuring device such as a caliper. Alternatively, the relative positional relationship between the front wiper (not shown) temporarily assembled on the dummy vehicle body 2 and the cowl louver 5 (for example, the relative position between the rotation axis of the front wiper and the insertion hole 52 of the cowl louver 5) relationships, etc.). Thereby, it is inspected whether these dimensions are as designed or within the allowable range from the designed values.

The cowl model 3 has a mounting surface on its upper surface on which the cowl louver 5 is mounted. As shown in FIGS. 1, 5, and 9, the mounting surface of the cowl model 3 is divided into two parts in the front-rear direction of the dummy vehicle body 2. The cowl louver 5 is temporarily assembled so as to straddle these two divided mounting surfaces. Then, the detachable model 4 is detachably combined with the main body model 30 of the cowl model 3 so as to constitute a part of the front mounting surface.

Two types of cowl louvers 5 having different shapes include a cowl louver 5R for right-hand drive vehicles (see FIG. 6) and a cowl louver 5L for left-hand drive vehicles (see FIG. 10). These cowl louvers 5 are different for right-hand drive vehicles and for left-hand drive vehicles, for example, in the position of the insertion hole 52 through which the rotating shaft of the front wiper is inserted. Further, the positions of various parts disposed in the cowl are different between right-hand drive cars and left-hand drive cars, so the shape of the cowl panel is also different. Accordingly, the shape of the portion of the cowl louver 5 attached to the cowl panel is partially different between right-hand drive vehicles and left-hand drive vehicles.

In order to cope with this, it is necessary to make a part of the mounting surface of the cowl model 3, on which the cowl louver 5 is temporarily assembled, different for right-hand drive vehicles and for left-hand drive vehicles. In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the positions of the plurality of convex portions 51 provided on the lower surface of the cowl louvers 5 (5R, 5L) are different for right-hand drive vehicles and for left-hand drive vehicles. An example will be explained below.

As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the detachable model 4 has the above-described first mounting surface 41 and second mounting surface 42 on opposite sides of each other. 2 and 3 are simplified schematic diagrams for convenience of explanation. The same applies to other figures. Here, for example, a plurality of recesses 44 are formed in each of the first mounting surface 41 and the second mounting surface 42. The arrangement of these recesses 44 is different between the first mounting surface 41 and the second mounting surface 42. This shape corresponds to the shape of the cowl louver 5. That is, the first mounting surface 41 and the second mounting surface are arranged so as to correspond to the arrangement of the protrusion 51 of the cowl louver 5R for a right-hand drive vehicle and the arrangement of the protrusion 51 of the cowl louver 5L for a left-hand drive vehicle, respectively. A recess 44 is formed in each of the surfaces 42 (see FIGS. 7 and 11).

Next, an example of how to use the exterior inspection apparatus 1 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 12. Note that in FIGS. 4, 5, and 9, the part indicated by the reference numeral 21 is the A-pillar part of the dummy vehicle body 2.

When inspecting the relative positional relationship of the cowl louver 5R for right-hand drive vehicles with other exterior materials, etc., as shown in Figs. 4, 5, and 7, it should be , the detachable model 4 is combined with the main body model 30. As a result, the cowl model 3 in the first state 31 is configured. A cowl louver 5R is temporarily assembled to this cowl model 3, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. In this state, the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver 5R and other exterior materials (for example, a windshield, etc.) is measured. Alternatively, the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver 5R and each part of the dummy vehicle body 2 (for example, a fender part, etc.) is measured.

When inspecting the relative positional relationship of the cowl louver 5L for left-hand drive vehicles with other exterior materials, etc., as shown in FIGS. 9 and 11, the detachable model is 4 to the main body model 30. That is, when inspecting the cowl louver 5L for a left-hand drive vehicle after inspecting the cowl louver 5R for a right-hand drive vehicle, the removable model 4 is turned upside down and reattached to the main body model 30 (FIGS. 7 and 11). reference).

As a result, the cowl model 3 is rearranged from the first state 31 to the second state 32. The cowl louver 5L is temporarily assembled to the cowl model 3 in the second state 32, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12. In this state, the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver 5L and other exterior materials etc. is measured.

In this way, by changing the orientation of the removable model 4 and combining it with the main body model 30, the inspection of the cowl louver 5R for right-hand drive vehicles and the inspection of the cowl louver 5L for left-hand drive vehicles can be performed in a common manner. This can be done in the dummy vehicle body 2.

Next, the effects of this embodiment will be explained.
In the exterior inspection device 1 described above, a part of the cowl model 3 is constituted by a detachable model 4. Thereby, when temporarily assembling a plurality of types of cowl louvers 5 (5R, 5L) having different shapes to the cowl model 3, it is only necessary to change the way the attachment/detachment model 4 is assembled to the main body model 30. Therefore, the relative positional relationship with other parts can be easily and smoothly inspected for the plurality of types of cowl louvers 5 (5R, 5L).

Furthermore, since the removable model 4 includes a first mounting surface 41 and a second mounting surface 42, simply by changing the combination posture of the removable model to the main body model 30, multiple types of cowl louvers 5 (with different shapes) can be installed. 5R, 5L) can be temporarily assembled to cowl model 3. From this point of view as well, the relative positional relationship with other parts can be easily and smoothly inspected for multiple types of cowl louvers 5 (5R, 5L) having different shapes.

As described above, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide an exterior inspection device that can easily and smoothly inspect the relative positional relationship with other parts of multiple types of cowl louvers having different shapes. .

(Embodiment 2)
In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 13 to 18, the removable model 4 is connected to the main body model 30 via a link mechanism 6.
The link mechanism 6 is configured to allow movement of the removable model 4 in the direction of attachment/detachment to the main body model 30 and rotation of the removable model 4.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the link mechanism 6 has a pair of left and right arms 61. One end of each arm 61 is rotatably supported by a shaft support 33 provided in a part of the main body model 30. Note that the pivot support 33 may be provided on the main body model 30 itself, or may be provided at a portion fixed to the main body model 30. That is, the link mechanism 6 may be directly connected to the main body model 30 or may be connected indirectly.

Furthermore, the detachable model 4 is rotatably supported at the other end of each arm 61 . The arm 61 and the pivot support 62 of the detachable model 4 are provided at both ends of the detachable model 4 in the longitudinal direction. The rotation axes of the shaft support 33 and the shaft support 62 are parallel to each other. Moreover, these rotation axes are in the left-right direction of the dummy vehicle body 2.

Note that a shaft support hole 45 into which the shaft support 62 is inserted and a positioning hole 46 into which a positioning pin (not shown) is inserted are bored on both end surfaces in the longitudinal direction of the removable model 4 (FIGS. 2 and 3). reference). The positioning hole 46 is a hole for positioning the detachable model 4 to the main body model 30 when the cowl model 3 is formed in the first state 31 or the second state 32 by combining the detachable model 4 with the main body model 30. be.

FIG. 14 shows a state in which the detachable model 4 is combined with the main body model 30 in a first state 31. In the first state 31, the first mounting surface 41 of the detachable model 4 faces upward. From this first state 31, the detachable model 4 is moved forward as shown in FIG. At this time, the arm 61 of the link mechanism 6 tilts forward.

In this state, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the detachable model 4 is rotated around the shaft support 62 of the link mechanism 6. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 17, the second mounting surface 42 of the detachable model 4 is directed upward. Next, as shown in FIG. 18, the detachable model 4 is combined with the main body model 30 by returning the arm 61 along the vertical direction. As a result, the cowl model 3 in the second state 32 is formed.

In this way, the first state 31 and the second state 32 can be recombined using the link mechanism 6.
The rest is the same as in the first embodiment.

In the case of this embodiment, the attachment/detachment model 4 can be recombined with the main body model 30 more easily and smoothly.
Other than that, it has the same effects as Embodiment 1.

Although the above embodiment has been described as inspecting the relative positional relationship between the cowl louvers and other exterior materials, the exterior inspection device can also be used to inspect various vehicle interior materials, including the interior materials. It can also be used to inspect the relative positional relationship of interior and exterior materials. In this case, the exterior inspection device will be used as a so-called "interior/exterior inspection device."

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, but can be applied to various embodiments without departing from the gist thereof.

1 Exterior inspection device 2 Dummy vehicle body 3 Cowl model 30 Main body model 31 First state 32 Second state 4 Detachable model 41 First mounting surface 42 Second mounting surface 5 Cowl louver

Claims (2)

Temporarily assemble the exterior material of the vehicle to the dummy vehicle body (2), and determine the relative positional relationship between each part of the exterior material and each part of the dummy vehicle body, and the relative position between each part of the plurality of exterior materials. An exterior inspection device (1) for inspecting at least one of the relationships,
The dummy vehicle body has a cowl model (3) imitating a cowl panel,
A part of the cowl model is constituted by a detachable model (4) that can be attached and detached from the main body model (30), which is another part of the cowl model,
The removable model has a first mounting surface (41) and a second mounting surface (42) configured to be able to mount at least a portion of two types of cowl louvers (5) having mutually different shapes,
When combining the removable model with the main body model, a first state (31) in which the detachable model is combined so that the first mounting surface is the top surface, and a second state (32) in which the detachable model is combined so that the second mounting surface is the top surface. ) and can be selectively formed,
In each of the first state and the second state, one of the two types of cowl louvers is attached to the cowl model, and the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver and each part of the other exterior material is determined. and an exterior inspection device configured to be able to inspect the relative positional relationship between each part of the cowl louver and each part of the dummy vehicle body . The removable model is connected to the main body model via a link mechanism (6), and the link mechanism controls the movement of the removable model in the direction in which it is attached to and removed from the main body model, and the rotation of the detachable model. The exterior inspection device according to claim 1, wherein the exterior inspection device is configured to allow.

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