JPH0341973Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Purpose of the Invention] (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to a steering column cover for automobiles, etc.

(Prior Art) As a steering column cover, for example, there is one shown in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 60-31962.
This has a structure in which a column cover made of synthetic resin is divided into two parts (upper and lower), which surround the steering column and are integrated, and one of the lower column covers has a part that is attached to the steering column. A substantially C-shaped holder that fits around the outer circumference of the steering column is integrally provided for temporary fixation or fixation at times.

(Problem that the invention aims to solve) In the conventional steering column cover as described above, the holder that fits on the outer periphery of the steering column is made of synthetic resin and is integrated with the lower column cover, so it deforms due to heat. This tends to occur, causing rattles between the holder and the steering column, causing the steering column cover to move and vibrations to produce abnormal noises.

The present invention was developed in view of the above-mentioned problems, and provides a steering column cover that can prevent the holder from rattling against the steering column and can securely fix the column cover to the steering column. The purpose is to provide

[Structure of the idea]

(Means for Solving the Problems) The present invention provides a hollow steering column cover in which a pair of column covers 3 and 4 divided into two are integrated so as to surround the steering column 2. A holder 10 made of synthetic resin that fits on the outer circumference of the steering column 2 is provided inside the steering column 2, and a holder 10 made of synthetic resin is provided inside the other column cover 3.
A presser portion 17 is provided to press the holder 10 against the steering column 2.

(Function) In the present invention, when the column covers 3 and 4 are integrated,
The holder 10 of one column cover 4 fits into the outer circumferential part of the steering column 2, and the holding part 17 of the other column cover 3 fits into the holder 1.
0 against the steering column 2.

(Embodiment) Hereinafter, the configuration of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In Figures 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a steering column cover that surrounds a steering column 2 into which a steering shaft is rotatably inserted. The column covers 3 and 4 are made of aluminum, and are assembled into a hollow frame by bringing the edges of the column covers 3 and 4 into contact with each other. The steering column cover 1 is formed with an opening 5 on the rear surface through which the steering column 2 passes, and a circular opening (not shown) on the front surface through which the tip end of the steering column 2 passes. In addition, openings 6 for turn signals, ignition switch key mechanisms, wiper switches, etc. are formed on the sides.

A hollow mounting frame 7 that opens downward is integrally formed on the inner surface of the lower column cover 4 facing the opening 5. A mounting space 8 is formed at the center of the upper part of the mounting frame 7, and the steering column 2 is attached to the front and rear walls facing this mounting space 8.
A support portion 9 for supporting the lower surface of the steering column 2 is formed, and a pair of holders 10 for supporting the upper surface of the steering column 2 are formed on both sides of the mounting space 8 so as to protrude diagonally upward from each other. Also, on both ends of the upper surface of the mounting frame base 7, through holes 11 that penetrate vertically are provided.
A cylindrical mounting boss 13 having a boss receiving hole 12 and a boss receiving hole 12 is formed protrudingly.

The upper column cover 3 is formed with a recess 14 on the rear side that is aligned with the edge of an instrument panel (not shown), and the inner surface of the recess 14 faces each mounting boss 13 of the lower column cover 4. Cylindrical mounting bosses 16 each having a boss hole 15 are formed to protrude, and ribs 17 and 18 are formed on both sides of each mounting boss 16, respectively.
One of the ribs 17 is connected to the holder 1.
It is configured as a presser portion having a presser surface 19 that comes into contact with zero.

Then, when attaching and integrating the column covers 3 and 4 to the steering column 2, first,
Each holder 10 of the lower column cover 4 is fitted to the outer periphery of the steering column 2, and the steering column 2 is inserted between each holder 10 and the support part 9.
, and temporarily fix the lower column cover 4 to the steering column 2.

Next, cover the upper surface of the lower column cover 4 with the upper column cover 3, and insert the lower end of each mounting boss 16 of the upper column cover 3 into the boss receiving hole 12 of each mounting boss 13 of the lower column cover 4. Fit together. Then, insert the mounting screws 21 from below each of the through holes 11 of the lower column cover 4 and screw them into the boss holes 15 of each of the mounting bosses 16 of the upper column cover 3. By tightening and fixing, the column covers 3 and 4 are integrated, and a steering column cover surrounding the steering column 2 is assembled.

In the assembled state of the column covers 3 and 4, the pressing surface 19 of each rib 17 of the upper column cover 3 presses each holder 10 against the steering column 2, ensuring that each holder 10 is held against the steering column 2. I'm making it a thing.

Note that FIG. 3 shows another embodiment, and in this embodiment, a protruding piece 10a is provided on the outer surface of the plate-shaped holder 10.
The holder 10 can be held down by vertically disposing the ribs 17 of the mounting boss 16, and by sandwiching the protruding piece 10a between the ribs 17 when the column covers 3 and 4 are integrated. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the column covers 3 and 4 from shifting laterally.

FIG. 4 shows still another embodiment, in which a holder 1 is provided protruding inside the lower column cover 4.
Even when the shape of the holder 10 is approximately C-shaped, the rib 17 of the mounting boss 16 of the upper column cover 3
can be pressed against the steering column 2.

Note that the holder 10 is attached to the lower column cover 4.
In addition, it may also be formed on the upper column cover 3 (a holding part is also formed corresponding to the holder 10), and by providing it on both column covers 3 and 4, it is possible to eliminate the use of the mounting screws 21. Column covers 3 and 4 can be fixed to the steering column 2.

[Effects of the invention] According to the invention, the holder of one column cover fitted to the steering column is held down by the holding part of the other column cover, so even if the holder is made of synthetic resin and easily deforms due to heat, It is possible to prevent rattling between the holder and the steering column, and to securely fix the column cover to the steering column.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of the steering column cover of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a sectional view thereof, and FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a partial sectional view showing still another embodiment of the present invention. 2... Steering column, 3, 4... Column cover, 10... Holder, 17... Rib as a holding part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] In a hollow steering column cover in which a pair of two-part column covers are integrated to surround a steering column, the inside of one of the column covers and the outer periphery of the steering column include: A steering column cover characterized in that a holder made of synthetic resin that fits is provided, and a presser portion is provided inside the other column cover to press the holder of the one column cover against the steering column.