JPH0413238Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Application Field) The present invention relates to the structure of a fuel inlet cover portion for an automobile.

(Prior art and its problems) As shown in Japanese Utility Model Application No. 76526/1983, a fuel lid box made of a steel plate is generally used for a conventional fuel inlet cover. However, recently fuel lid boxes made of synthetic resin, which are advantageous in terms of rust prevention, have come into use.

FIGS. 3 and 4 show a conventional structure of a fuel inlet cover portion including a fuel lid box a made of synthetic resin.

In this conventional example, the flange portion e of the fuel lid box a is attached to the box attachment seat c of the vehicle body side panel b such as a quarter panel using screws d, and the cover attachment seat formed on the fuel lid box a is attached using screws d. f, fuel lid cover g
It has a structure in which a hinge h that pivots is attached using a screw i.

However, according to this conventional example, since the cover mounting seat f is diagonal to the panel surface of the vehicle body side panel b, it is difficult to align the fuel lid cover g. There was a problem in that the installation errors in the two directions shown by are combined, and the accuracy of the installation position of the fuel lid cover g deteriorates.

Also, in this conventional example, the fuel lid box a
Due to the structure in which the fuel lid cover g is attached to the vehicle body side panel b via the There was a problem that the accuracy deteriorated.

Further, in the above conventional example, the step of attaching the fuel lid box a to the vehicle body side panel b;
There was a problem in that two installation steps were required, including the step of installing the fuel lid cover g to the fuel lid box a.

(Means for Solving the Problems) In order to solve the above problems, the present invention attaches the flange portion of a synthetic resin fuel lid box to the box mounting seat on the vehicle body side panel, and In a fuel inlet cover structure in which a hinge for pivotally supporting the fuel lid cover is attached to a box, the hinge is fixed by a fastener screwed in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the vehicle body side panel. It is characterized in that the hinge is directly attached to the box mounting seat by being fastened together with the flange portion to the box mounting seat.

(Function) According to the above configuration, the hinge of the fuel lid cover is directly attached to the box mounting seat of the vehicle body side panel by a fastener that is screwed in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the vehicle body side panel. This makes it easier to align the fuel lid cover, reducing installation errors, and eliminating the effects of molding and installation errors on the fuel lid box, improving the accuracy of the fuel lid cover installation position. can be improved.

In addition, the fastener allows the hinge to be fastened together with the flange of the fuel lid box to the box mounting seat, so that the fuel lid box and fuel lid cover can be attached to the vehicle body in one installation process. Can be mounted on the side panel.

(Embodiment) The embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 relates to the structure of a fuel inlet cover portion formed on a quarter panel (vehicle body side panel) 1.

A flange portion 4 of a fuel lid box 3, which is an integrally molded synthetic resin product, is attached to a box mounting seat 2 recessed in the quarter panel 1, and a hinge 6 for pivotally supporting a fuel lid cover 5 is attached. installed. The box mounting seat 2, the flange portion 4, and the mounting portion 7 of the hinge 6 are formed so as to be parallel to the panel surface of the quarter panel 1.

Hook-shaped grommets 8 protruding from the back surface are integrally formed at two locations on each of the left and right sides of the flange portion 4,
The hook portion 9 is configured to be removably engaged with an engagement hole 10 provided in the box mounting seat 2. These hook-shaped grommets 8 are provided with a screw hole 11 passing through their centers. Further, a pair of upper and lower screw insertion holes 12 corresponding to the engagement hole 10 and the screw hole 11 are formed in the attachment portion 7 of the hinge 6.

The flange portion 4 of the fuel lid box 3 can be temporarily fixed to the box mounting seat 2 by forcibly fitting the hook-shaped grommet 8 into the engagement hole 10. During this forced fitting, the diameter of the hook-shaped grommet 8 is slightly reduced due to its elasticity, and the hook portion 9 passes through the engagement hole 10. After the forced fitting, the hook portion 9 expands in diameter to its original state. It engages with the engagement hole 10.

And a pair of upper and lower screws 13 located on the right side of the figure
The right portion of the flange portion 4 is permanently fixed to the box mounting seat 2 using a screw. At this time, screw 1
3 is fastened to the screw hole 11, and a hook-shaped grommet 8
By supporting the hook portion 9 from inside thereof, the engagement between the hook portion 9 and the engagement hole 10 is strengthened.

On the other hand, a pair of upper and lower screws 13 located on the left side of the figure
The left portion of the flange portion 4 and the attachment portion 7 of the hinge 6 are jointly fastened to the box attachment seat 2 using a screw. In this case as well, the flange portion 4
The left part of is permanently fixed to the box mounting seat 2. Further, the hinge 6 is directly attached to the box mounting seat 2.

The present invention can be configured in various ways other than those shown in the above embodiments. For example, in the above embodiment, a combination of a screw 13 and a hook-shaped grommet 8 is used as the fastener 14 that is screwed in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the quarter panel 1. It may also be composed of a combination of these. Further, the present invention can also be applied to a vehicle body side panel other than the quarter panel 1 in which a fuel inlet cover portion is formed.

(Effects of the invention) Since the present invention has the above-described structure and function, it is possible to improve the accuracy of the mounting position of the fuel lid cover, and to streamline the installation work of the fuel lid box and fuel lid cover. It is possible to provide a structure of a fuel lid cover part that can be well-performed.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a longitudinal sectional plan view of an embodiment of the present invention, Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of its constituent parts, Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional plan view of a conventional example, and Fig. 4 is an exploded perspective view of its constituent parts. FIG. 1...Quarter panel (body side panel), 2...
...Box mounting seat, 3... Fuel lid box, 4... Flange portion, 5... Fuel lid cover, 6... Hinge, 14... Fastener.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A fuel inlet cover in which the flange of a synthetic resin fuel lid box is attached to the box mounting seat on the vehicle body side panel, and a hinge that pivots the fuel lid cover is attached to the fuel lid box. In this structure, the hinge is fastened together with the flange portion to the box mounting seat by a fastener screwed in a direction perpendicular to the panel surface of the vehicle body side panel, and the hinge is fastened to the box mounting seat together with the flange portion. The structure of the fuel inlet cover is characterized by being directly attached to the fuel inlet cover.