JPH04132876U - roof reinforcement - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Structure] The roof reinforcement body 7 is formed from synthetic resin. Mounting metal fittings 8 for fixing to the roof side rails are attached to both ends of the roof reinforcement body 7. An electric wire 12a is embedded inside the roof reinforcement body 7, and a connector 11 for connecting the electric wire 12a to an electric wire on the body side of the automobile is provided on at least one end side of the roof reinforcement body 7. [Effect] It is possible to reduce the weight of the automobile, and it is also possible to eliminate the need for assembling the electric wire 12a to the roof reinforcement.

Description

[Detailed explanation of the idea]

0001

[Industrial application field]

The present invention relates to roof reinforcement for automobiles.

0002

[Conventional technology]

As shown in FIG. 7, conventionally, the lower surface of a roof panel 2 forming the roof of an automobile 1 In this case, both ends are fixed to the roof side rail 3 and the required number of rails are passed in the width direction. A roof reinforcement 4 is provided, and the roof reinforcement 4 The roof panel 2 was reinforced.

0003 In addition, for supplying power to the electric wires 5 and the room lamps 6 extending from left to right in the width direction of the automobile 1, The electric wire 5' is connected to the roof reinforcement 4 through a fixing clip (not shown) or the like. It was supposed to be fixed and assembled.

0004

[Problem that the idea aims to solve]

However, the conventional roof reinforcement 4 described above has both ends connected to the roof reinforcement 4. Metal is attached to the side rail 3 so that it can be securely attached by bolting or welding. Because it was formed by pressing metal plates, the weight of Roof Reinforce 4 was increased. This has the drawback of increasing the weight of the automobile 1.

[0005] Moreover, it takes time and effort to assemble the electric wires 5, 5' to the roof reinforcement 4. There were also problems.

[0006] This invention was created in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and it is possible to reduce the weight of automobiles. We also provide roof reinforcement that eliminates the need to assemble electric wires. It is intended to.

[0007]

[Means to solve the problem] The present invention consists of a roof reinforcement body made of synthetic resin and a roof reinforcement body made of synthetic resin. Both ends of the inforce body can be fixed to the roof side rails. Mounting brackets buried and fixed and electric wires buried in the roof reinforcement body and the roof leaf information so that the electric wire routed on the body side can be connected to the electric wire. A roof comprising a connector disposed on at least one end of the base. It depends on reinforcement.

[0008]

[Effect]

Therefore, in this invention, the roof reinforcement body is made of synthetic resin. This makes it possible to reduce the weight of the roof reinforcement body. The electric wire is buried in the roof reinforcement body, and the electric wire is buried in at least one end of the roof reinforcement body. By installing a connector, it is possible to eliminate the need for assembling wires. Become.

[0009]

【Example】

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below based on the drawings.

0010 Figures 1 to 4 show an example of the roof reinforcement of the present invention, and are similar to Figure 7 in the figures. Parts marked with 1 represent the same thing.

[0011] 7 in the figure indicates the front and back sides in the longitudinal direction so that the specified rigidity can be exerted against loads in the vertical direction. It has a required number of reinforcing convex portions 7a (see FIG. 2) and has a width dimension approximately equal to that of the roof panel 2. The roof reinforcement body is made of synthetic resin and has a new length. At both longitudinal ends of the force main body 7, there are roof side rails as shown in Fig. 1. A weldable plate-shaped mounting bracket 8 is buried and fixed in the mounting bracket 3, as shown in FIG. By welding the fitting 8 to the inner surface of the roof side rail 3, the roof roof The reinforcement body 7 can be attached across the width direction of the automobile 1.

0012 Further, electric wires 12a are buried in the longitudinal direction of the roof reinforcement main body 7. In addition, near both ends of the roof reinforcement main body 7, the coils of the electric wires 5 are provided. Connectors 11, 11 are provided.

[0013] On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, electric wires routed on the body side of the vehicle 1 (see FIG. At the end of 12b, the connector 11 of the roof reinforcement body 7 described above is attached and detached. A connector 13 that can be used is provided.

[0014] In addition, 14 in the figure is between the bottom surface of the roof panel 2 and the top surface of the roof reinforcement body 7. This shows the cushioning material interposed in the .

[0015] Then, the connector 13 of the electric wire 12b routed on the body side of the automobile 1 is connected to the front. Connect to the connector 11 provided near the end of the roof reinforcement body 7. and automatically via the electric wire 12a buried inside the roof reinforcement main body 7. The left and right electric wires 12b in the width direction of the vehicle are connected.

[0016] Therefore, according to the above, the roof reinforcement body 7 is formed of synthetic resin. This makes it significantly lighter than conventional metal roof reinforcements. Therefore, the weight of the automobile 1 can be reduced.

[0017] Further, an electric wire 12a is buried in the roof reinforcement body 7 and the electric wire 1 2a is arranged at the end of the roof reinforcement main body 7. Therefore, the connector of the electric wire 12b routed to the connector 11 on the body side You can connect the electrical system extremely easily just by connecting 13. It is possible to eliminate the need for assembling electric wires to the roof reinforcement.

[0018] Figures 5 and 6 show another embodiment of the present invention, in which a roof liner made of synthetic resin is used. A mounting bracket 8 having bolt holes 8a as shown in FIG. 5 is installed at both ends of the force body 7. The structure is substantially the same as the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 4 described above, except that the There is.

[0019] In this case, nuts 9 are installed inside the roof side rail 3 in advance as shown in FIG. What is necessary is to weld it in advance and fasten it using the bolt 10.

[0020] In addition, the roof reinforcement is placed so as to pass through the center of the lower surface of the roof panel 2. In the case of the main body 7, the lower part of the roof panel 2 is provided in the roof reinforcement main body 7. An electric wire 12a for supplying power to the room lamp 6 (see Fig. 7) located in the center of the surface is connected. It is preferable to bury it in half of one side of the roof reinforcement body 7 in the longitudinal direction. In this case, the connector 11 of the electric wire 12a for the room lamp 6 is connected to the It is only necessary to arrange it at one end of the free reinforcement body 7 in the longitudinal direction.

[0021] Moreover, as mentioned above, the roof panel 2 is arranged so as to pass through the center of the lower surface of the roof panel 2. In the case of the roof reinforcement body 7, the longitudinal center portion of the roof reinforcement body 7 It is convenient to mold the base of the room lamp 6 in one piece in advance. Ru.

[0022] Note that the roof reinforcement of the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments. It goes without saying that various changes may be made without departing from the gist of the invention. It is a theory.

[0023]

[Effect of the idea]

As explained above, according to the roof reinforcement of the present invention, the following various types of It can produce excellent effects.

[0024] (I) The roof reinforcement body is made of synthetic resin, so it Compared to metal roof reinforcements, the weight can be significantly reduced and the This makes it possible to reduce the weight of automobiles.

[0025] (II) By burying electric wires in the roof reinforcement body and Since the connector for the electric wire is provided on at least one end side of the main body, the connector The electrical system can be easily connected by simply connecting the connector of the electric wire routed on the body side to the It is possible to connect the electric wires to the roof reinforcement as in the conventional method. This makes it possible to eliminate the need for time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view taken along arrow II-II in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the roof reinforcement main body of FIG. 1 is attached.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a connector at the end of the roof reinforcement main body and a connector for electric wires routed to the vehicle body side.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the roof reinforcement main body of FIG. 5 is attached.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional example.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 Roof side rail 4 Roof reinforcement 7 Roof reinforcement body 8,8' Mounting bracket 11 Connector 12a Electric wire

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A roof reinforcement body formed of synthetic resin, mounting metal fittings embedded and fixed in both ends of the roof reinforcement body so as to fix both ends of the roof reinforcement body to the roof side rails, and a roof reinforcement body in which the roof reinforcement body is mounted. A roof reinforcement comprising: a connector disposed on at least one end side of the roof reinforcement so as to connect a buried electric wire and an electric wire routed to the body side to the buried electric wire.