JPH0326040Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] <<Field of the invention>> This invention relates to an automobile tonneau cover device,
In particular, the present invention relates to an improvement in the operating member provided at the pull-out end of the tonneau cover.

<Prior art and its problems> Conventionally, in this type of tonneau cover device, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3,
A roll-up storage box 4 is provided at one end of the luggage compartment 3 formed between the storage box 4 and the back panel 2, and a tonneau cover 5 that is rolled up around a wind-up shaft is provided inside the storage box 4. The top opening of the luggage compartment 3 is covered by locking the pulled-out end of the tonneau cover 5 pulled out through the opening 4a with a locking portion (not shown) formed on the opposite side of the storage box 4.

In addition, when opening the top surface of the luggage compartment 3 from this state, the tonneau cover 5 is automatically moved into the storage box 4 by the spring pressure of a spring device (not shown) by hooking and removing the pull-out end of the tonneau cover 5 from the locking portion. It will be rolled up and stored.

In a tonneau cover device having such a structure, an operating member 6 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 is usually provided at the pull-out edge of the tonneau cover 5. As shown in FIG.

The conventional structure of this operating member 6 is a wire frame 7 in order to provide appropriate shape retention and cushioning properties.
The pad materials 8, 8 are laminated on the upper and lower surfaces of the pads, and after their outer peripheries are covered with a skin material 9, their outer peripheries are subjected to high-frequency welding.
Further, the operating member 6 is provided with irregularities along its outer periphery in order to match the inner shape of the back panel 2 when the tonneau cover 5 is used.

However, in the tonneau cover device having the above structure, since the outer peripheral edge 6a of the operating member 6 is uneven, wrinkles are likely to occur, and furthermore, the main body of the operating member 6 is wrinkled due to deterioration of the pad material 8, etc. It has been pointed out that the problem is that sagging occurs, which impairs the aesthetic appearance, leading to a decrease in product value.

Furthermore, when the operating member 6 is pulled out or stored, etc., when the operating member 6 is touched with the hand, the pad material 8 provides a soft feeling, but it is difficult to grasp due to the weak waist, and this tendency is due to changes over time. This became noticeable, and a decline in operability was inevitable.

<<Purpose of the invention>> This invention was made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a tonneau cover device for an automobile that has an improved exterior design and is improved in operability.

<Structure and Effects of the Invention> In order to achieve the above object, the present invention includes a tonneau cover that covers the upper surface of the luggage compartment of an automobile, a storage box that is provided on the front side of the luggage compartment and stores the tonneau cover rolled up, and a draw-out end of the tonneau cover. An automobile tonneau cover device comprising: an operating member which is fixed to a housing box and pulls out the tonneau cover from an opening of a storage box; By fixing a reinforcing plate having shape-retaining properties and having an uneven rear edge to either the upper or lower surface of the wire frame, the rear end of the operating member is It is characterized by its edges matching the shape of the vehicle body panel.

That is, according to the above structure, in addition to the conventional structure of the wire frame, pad material, and skin material, as the operating member fixed to the drawer edge of the tonneau cover, a suitable shape-retaining member is provided on either the upper or lower surface of the wire frame. A reinforcing plate having a desired shape and having a desired shape is fixed, and the peripheral end of the skin material is also processed along the peripheral edge shape of this reinforcing plate. By providing this, it solves the conventional problem of wrinkles, and also prevents wrinkles and sagging in the operating member due to deterioration of the pad material, etc.
Even if desired unevenness is provided on the outer peripheral edge of the operating member in accordance with the inner surface shape of the back panel, no wrinkles will occur, and an improvement in design can be expected.

Furthermore, a shape-retaining reinforcing plate is fixed to either the top or bottom of the wire frame.
Wrinkling and loosening due to deterioration of the pad material can be prevented, and the design can be improved as mentioned above. At the same time, during operation, the rigidity of the reinforcing plate allows the tonneau cover to be easily gripped, improving operability. It also makes a contribution.

<<Description of Embodiment>> Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Regarding the configuration other than the main parts of this idea,
Since this is the same as before, explanation of that part will be omitted.

In FIG. 1, an operating member 10 according to this invention is shown.
This includes a wire frame 11 arranged along the vehicle width direction, a reinforcing plate 12 fixed to the upper surface of the wire frame 11, and a pair of pad materials laminated on the upper and lower sides of the wire frame 11 and the reinforcing plate 12. 13, 13, and a skin material 14 enveloping their outer peripheries, and by performing high-frequency welding processing along the outer periphery of the operating member 10, the wire frame 11 and the reinforcing plate 1 are formed by the skin material 14.
2. The pad material 13 is integrally encapsulated.

Note that, in consideration of design, the shape of the outer peripheral edge 10a of the operating member 10 is set to almost match the inner shape of the back panel, but the outer peripheral edge 12a of the reinforcing plate 12 has desired irregularities 15, 15. ... is formed, and the skin material 14 is high-frequency welded along the shape of the outer peripheral edge 12a of the reinforcing plate 12, so even if the outer peripheral edge 10a of the operating member 10 is set to an arbitrary shape, wrinkles etc. The occurrence of this can be reliably prevented, and the appearance design can be guaranteed for a long time.

The reinforcing plate 12 is bonded to the upper pad material 13a with an adhesive tape (not shown), and the reinforcing plate 12, wire frame 11, and lower pad material 13b are bonded together with a hot melt adhesive 16. . This reinforcing plate 12 holds the upper and lower pad materials 13 on one side, so even if the pad materials 13 deteriorate due to long-term use,
The reinforcing plate 12 holds the operating member 10 beautifully without wrinkles or sagging, and provides rigidity during operation, and can be expected to improve usability compared to conventional structures.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a tonneau cover device according to this invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory view showing the configuration of a luggage compartment of a passenger car with a tonneau cover, and Fig. 3 is a partially cutaway perspective view showing a conventional tonneau cover device. It is. 3...Luggage room, 4...Accommodation box, 4a...
Opening, 5... Tonneau cover, 10... Operation member, 1
1... Wire frame, 12... Reinforcement plate, 13...
...Pad material, 14...Skin material, 15...Irregularities.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] A tonneau cover that covers the top surface of the luggage compartment of an automobile, a storage box provided on the front side of the luggage compartment that winds up and stores the tonneau cover, and a storage box that is fixed to the drawer end of the tonneau cover and that opens from the opening of the storage box. An automobile tonneau cover device comprising an operating member for pulling out a tonneau cover, the operating member being constructed by laminating pad materials on the upper and lower sides of a wire frame and further covering their outer peripheries with a skin material. A reinforcing plate having shape-retaining properties and having an uneven rear edge is fixed to one of the upper and lower surfaces of the wire frame, so that the rear edge of the operating member matches the shape of the vehicle body panel. An automobile tonneau cover device characterized by: