JPH04121510U - Molding mounting clip - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] The appearance of a molding member fixed in a groove formed in a panel can be well maintained without being affected by dimensional errors in the mounting position of the fixing pin or the shape of the groove. [Structure] The enlarged head of the T-stud 13 fixed in an upright state on the bottom surface of the groove 4 is received in the elongated hole 11 of the clip 7,
Install the clip 7 into the groove 4. Even if the mounting position of the T-stud 13 is shifted, the clip 7 can be attached to the left and right tongue pieces 14.
Due to the elastic force, the groove 4 is positioned on the center line of the groove 4. The locking pawl 8a of the molding member 5 is engaged with the ratchet pawls 16a and 17a of the large and small leg pieces 16 and 17 of the clip 7, and the molding member 5 is attached to the groove 4 via the clip 7. Even if there is a dimensional error in the shape of the groove 4, the displacement in the height direction can be tolerated because the ratchet claws 16a and 17a are arranged at different positions in the height direction. [Effect] Misalignment of the molding member 5 with respect to the groove 4 in the horizontal and vertical directions can be tolerated, and the appearance of the attached state can be improved.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

This invention is a molding installation for fixing a molding member in a groove formed in a panel. Regarding the clip for use.

0002

[Conventional technology]

For example, in the roof structure of a car, the central part in the width direction of the car is formed separately from each other. The part and the side part are welded together along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, and a groove is formed in the joint part. The welded part is hidden by fitting the molding member inside. (See Utility Model Application Publication No. 59-163567, etc.). This mall part The material is easy and secure to attach to the car body, and it also protects the car from aging. It is necessary to ensure that it does not float up from the external surface of the body. For example, the groove Metal T-studs as T-shaped pins with enlarged heads are set up at key points on the bottom. and attach the molding member to this T-stud via a synthetic resin clip. One is known that is designed to be attached.

0003 According to the above structure, there is no possibility of misalignment of the T-stud mounting position or dimensional error of the groove shape. There is a possibility that the molding member will not fit properly in the groove. better fit In order to improve the appearance, it is better to increase the mounting accuracy of the T stud accordingly, but There was a problem of rising costs.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

In view of the problems of the prior art, the main purpose of the present invention is to The tolerance range for the mounting position of the T-shaped pin etc. installed on the bottom of the groove is somewhat large. Our goal is to provide an improved molding mounting clip that can be used even if Ru.

[0005]

[Means to solve the problem] According to the present invention, this purpose is achieved by placing a molding member in the groove formed in the panel. A molding attachment clip for fixing the molding member, the clip for holding the molding member. and the enlarged head of the T-shaped pin standing upright on the bottom of the groove. an elongated pin engagement portion that can be displaceably engaged in the width direction of the groove; and both inner wall surfaces of the groove. and at least one pair of resiliently biasing portions that can come into resilient contact with the By providing molding mounting clips and within the grooves formed in the panel A molding mounting clip for fixing a molding member, the clip being fixed in the groove. and the molding member is engaged with a locking claw provided on the lower surface side of the molding member. and a holding portion that pushes the molding member into the groove. diagonally toward the pushing direction so that it can be engaged with the locking pawl by pushing in. It has a plurality of elastic leg pieces each having a claw portion facing toward the surface, and each claw portion of the plurality of elastic leg pieces has a It is characterized by being provided at a plurality of different positions with respect to the pushing direction. This is accomplished by providing a molding attachment clip.

[0006]

[Effect]

In this way, if the mounting position of the T-shaped pin is shifted in the width direction of the groove, , the deviation can be tolerated by the long hole, and deviation in the height direction due to dimensional errors in the groove shape etc. If this has occurred, the engagement positions between the multiple claws and the locking claws on the molding member may be wide. Since this is possible over the entire range, a deviation in the height direction can be tolerated.

[0007]

【Example】

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to specific embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0008] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the entire body 1 of an automobile to which the present invention is applied. car body 1 The roof consists of a main roof panel 2 that occupies most of the roof at the center in the vehicle width direction. , and side roof panels 3 forming parts adjacent to the window frames on both sides thereof. There is. These panels 2 and 3 are attached along the joining line extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body, as shown in FIG. As shown in the imaginary line, both end edges 2a and 2a of both parts 2 and 3 are overlapped with each other. 3a are integrally joined by welding them together. Also, both panels 2. A groove 4 extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body is formed in the joint portion 3.

[0009] The groove 4 is narrow at the opening side and wide at the bottom, and has a shallow step 2b at the edge of the opening. ・3b is formed. The molding member 5 made of synthetic resin has stepped portions 2 at both side edges thereof. By fitting until it contacts b and 3b, the joint of both roof panels 2 and 3 will be It is hidden in a good manner. The molding member 5 is attached to both end edges 2a and 3a. It has a T-shaped cross section with a downward protrusion 6 facing the bottom surface of the groove 4 formed by and can be installed in the groove 4 via a clip 7, which will be explained next. There is. The molding member 5 has a metal retainer 8 having a C-shaped cross section at its open end. The retainer 8 is integrally installed inside with the retainer 8 facing downward, and both free ends of the retainer 8 is extended from the protrusion 6 in the protruding direction, and both free ends have a A locking pawl 8a is formed which is symmetrically bent inward and in the opposite direction. ing.

0010 As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the clip 7 is made of a synthetic resin material and is made of a long plate. It has a body 9 of the shape. Between the center of the body 9 and one end in the longitudinal direction, A long hole 11 in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is provided so as to pass through the plate in the thickness direction. There is. Further, the intermediate portion of the edge along the longitudinal direction of the elongated hole 11 on one end side of the body 9 is divided. one end of the body 9 so that the free end of the divided portion can be bent in the thickness direction. A tongue-like piece extends to the edge of the elongated hole 11 while being supported like a cantilever near the side. A locking piece 12 is formed.

[0011] An inward step portion 11a extending in the circumferential direction is provided at the middle portion in the height direction of the inner circumferential wall of the elongated hole 11. is formed. Further, one end edge 2a, which is the bottom surface of the groove 4 described above, is provided with a T-shape. A T-stud 13 serving as a shaped pin is fixed in an upright position by, for example, welding. The T-stud 13 extends from the lower part of the locking piece 12 of the body 9 to the stepped portion 11a. so that the enlarged head 13a can be guided from the locking piece 12 side toward the upper surface of the stepped portion 11a. It is formed. Note that the free end of the locking piece 12 has a T-stall received in the elongated hole 11. In order to prevent the enlarged head 13a of the pad 13 from coming off, the upper surface and outer peripheral surface of the enlarged head 13a are A convex portion is formed on a portion of the lower surface so as to be able to abut the corresponding portion.

0012 To attach the clip 7 to the groove 4, enlarge the head of the T-stud 13 as described above. 13a is relatively guided into the elongated hole 11 from the lower side of the locking piece 12, and then inserted into the elongated hole 11. When the expanded head 13a is received, as shown in FIG. The enlarged head 13a is held between the lower surface of the free end of the piece 12 to prevent vertical displacement. The protrusion formed on the lower surface of the free end of the locking piece 12 and the opposing inner wall surface of the elongated hole 11 The enlarged head 13a is accommodated between the clip 7 and the clip 7, thereby restricting displacement of the clip 7 in the longitudinal direction. However, the longitudinal direction of the elongated hole 11 is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the clip 7. Since the enlarged head 13a is relatively movable, the T-stack can be moved in the width direction of the groove 4. Even if the mounting position of the pad 13 is misaligned, the center of the clip 7 can be aligned with the center line of the groove 4. can be set.

[0013] In addition, the body 9 also has a symmetrical structure extending diagonally upward from the left and right edges of the body 9. The tongue pieces 14 as spring biasing parts are spaced apart from each other at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction of the body 9. Two pairs are provided. These left and right tongue pieces 14 elastically impact the left and right inner wall surfaces of the groove 4. As a result, the clip 7 is properly placed on the center line of the groove 4.

[0014] From the center of the body 9 to the other end in the longitudinal direction on the side opposite to the locking piece 12 side The top wall spans between two walls that are spaced apart from each other in the longitudinal direction. A convex portion 15 is provided, and a convex portion 15 is provided on the left and right opening side surfaces of the convex portion 15. Leg pieces 16 and 17, two large and one small, hanging from both side edges of the top wall 15 are on the left and right. There are two of each. These leg pieces 16 and 17 are elastic in the left and right direction, respectively. It is flexible and has a triangular shape that protrudes in the left-right direction. Each leg piece 16 ・The downward slope from the protruding part of No. 17 to the lower free end has a step-like claw part. Ratchet claw portions 16a and 17a are formed. In addition, when removing the long molding member 5, In order to improve attachment stability, the large and small leg pieces 16 and 17 are attached to the left and right sides and the clip 7. They are arranged alternately in the longitudinal direction.

[0015] As clearly shown in FIG. 5, the protrusion of the large leg piece 16 has a small protrusion The ratchet of the small leg piece 17 is made to protrude to some extent than the small leg piece 17. A part of the ratchet claw portion 17a is closer to the molding member than the ratchet claw portion 16a of the large leg piece 16. It is arranged to be located above, which is a different position with respect to the pushing direction of No. 5. When pushing the molding member 5 into the groove 4 from above and attaching it to the clip 7, The large leg piece 16 is now pushed inward by both locking claws 8a of the retainer 8, If the pushing amount is shallow, a locking pawl is provided on the upper part of the ratchet pawl portion 17a of the small leg piece 17. 8a engages, and when the pushing amount is increased, the ratchet claw portion 16a of the large leg piece 16 The locking pawl 8a can now be engaged (see FIG. 2).

[0016] The molding member 5 is installed in the groove 4 via the clip 7 configured in this way. Therefore, the mounting position of the T stud 13 is in the width direction of the groove 4 as shown in FIG. Even if there is some deviation to the left and right, the elongated hole 11 allows for the deviation, and the left and right Since the tongue pieces 14 abut against both inner wall surfaces of the groove 4 with approximately the same elastic force on the left and right sides, the clip The tip 7 can be easily positioned on the center line of the groove 4. The molding member 5 Both side edges of the T-shape contact the stepped portions 2b and 3b, and the ratchets of each leg piece 16 and 17 The locking claw 8a engages with either of the claw portions 16a and 17a and is fixed in the groove 4. . Therefore, dimensional errors may occur in the shape of the groove 4 due to processing or assembly, and the depth of the groove 4 may change. Even if 16a and 17a can be engaged over a wide range in the height direction as described above. , the upper surface of the molding member 5 does not rise up from the surface of each panel 2 and 3, It does not spoil the appearance.

[0017]

[Effect of the idea]

As described above, according to the present invention, the attachment position of the clip in the width direction and depth direction of the groove can be adjusted. The positioning is relatively free, and the mounting accuracy of the T-shaped pin for fixing the clip and the shape of the groove can be adjusted. Since dimensional errors can be tolerated to a certain extent, there is no need for high-precision processing and assembly. The installation condition of the molding member can be maintained in good condition, and the molding member of the panel can be installed easily. The appearance of the painted parts can be improved.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the roof of a vehicle body to which the present invention is applied.

[Fig. 2] The installation state of the molding member based on the present invention is shown in Fig. 1.
It is a sectional view taken along the II-II line.

FIG. 3 is a sectional side view of a main part of the clip.

FIG. 4 is a plan view of the clip taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3;

FIG. 5 is a front view of the clip taken along line V-V in FIG. 3;

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Vehicle body 2 Main roof panel 3 Side roof panel 2a/3a Edge 2b/3b Stepped section 4 Groove 5 Molding parts 6 Convex stripes 7 Clip 8 Retainer 8a Locking claw 9 body 11 long hole 11a Stepped section 12 Locking piece 13 T stud 13a Head expansion 14 Tongue piece 15 Convex portion 16 Large leg piece 17 Small leg piece 16a/17a Ratchet pawl part

Claims (2)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A molding attachment clip for fixing a molding member in a groove formed in a panel, the clip comprising: a holding part for holding the molding member; and a T-shape erected on the bottom of the groove. an elongated hole-shaped pin engagement part that can be engaged with the enlarged head of the shaped pin so as to be displaceable in the width direction of the groove while being prevented from coming off;
A clip for attaching a molding, characterized in that the clip has at least one pair of resiliently biasing portions capable of resiliently abutting both inner wall surfaces of the groove. 2. A molding attachment clip for fixing a molding member in a groove formed in a panel, the clip comprising a portion fixed in the groove and a clip provided on the lower surface of the molding member. a portion that is held by engaging with the locking pawl, and the holding portion is oriented in the pushing direction so that the molding member can be engaged with the locking pawl by pushing the molding member into the groove. A mold comprising a plurality of elastic leg pieces each having a claw portion facing diagonally, and each claw portion of the plurality of elastic leg pieces being provided at a plurality of different positions with respect to the pushing direction. Mounting clip.