JPH0443617Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] (Industrial Field of Application) This invention relates to an improvement of a mounting clip for an automobile molding that utilizes the elasticity of plastic.

(Prior art) When attaching a long and narrow string-like molding to the car body, a plastic clip is attached to the back side (inside) of the molding, and a T-stud etc. protruding from the car body is secured through this clip. The molding is attached to the member.

Conventional clips used in this type of attachment structure include a slide type clip 50 shown in FIG. 7 of the accompanying drawings and a so-called blind type clip 60 shown in FIG. 8 of the accompanying drawings.

As is well known, the sliding clip 50 has a T.
By inserting the head of the stud S into the guide hole 51 and sliding the clip body, the legs of the T stud are introduced into the locking grooves 52 that are continuous with the guide hole 51, and the T stud is S and the clip 50 are engaged and fixed. However, with this structure, the molding to which the clip 50 is attached must be moved and fixed by sliding, so if the article is long or large, the attachment becomes extremely complicated, and it is difficult to position the attachment. There was a fatal problem. Incidentally, the reference numeral 55 in the figure represents a mounting leg that is secured to the inside of the molding.

In addition, the so-called blind type clip 60 shown in FIG.
In the case of
It is press-fitted into the gap 62, but when the T-stud S is press-fitted, the clip main body deforms and expands greatly in the left-right and front-back directions, so it is necessary to allow for the expansion. Therefore, it has the disadvantage that it cannot be used in cases where there is no extra space for expansion. Note that reference numeral 65 in FIG. 8 is a leg portion for attachment to the molding.

(Problems to be solved by the invention) This invention was proposed to solve the above problems. By press-fitting the locking member from above, it can be engaged in one shot, and the lateral spreading deformation during press-fitting is small, so it can be used easily even when there is only a narrow space. It is an object of the present invention to provide a structure for a mounting clip for an automobile molding.

(Means for Solving the Problems) That is, the mounting clip for the automotive molding according to this invention is fixed to the inside of the molding and press-fitted into a T stud protruding from a predetermined position on the vehicle body. The clip is a frame member comprising a side wall piece having connecting portions to the molding at both ends and a lateral protrusion in the center, and at least the inside of the protrusion of the side wall piece. is characterized in that a plurality of engaging tongue pieces that engage with the T-stud are integrally formed with the side wall piece via slit portions.

(Example) An example of this invention will be described below with reference to the attached drawings. Figure 1 of the accompanying drawings is an overall perspective view showing an example of the mounting clip for an automobile molding of this invention, Figure 2 is a perspective view of another example, and Figure 3 is a molding of the clip shown in Figure 1. A perspective view showing how the clip is attached to the terminal piece of the molding and attached to the T-stud on the vehicle body side. Figure 4 is a sectional view of the clip shown in Figure 2 attached to the molding. Figure 5 shows the clip of this invention. FIG. 6 is an end view of the main part of the clip showing the deformed state when press-fitting into the T-stud, and FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the clip showing the state after press-fitting is completed.

The clip 10 shown in FIG. 1 is made of a plastic molded product, and as shown in the figure, engaging tongues 31, 32, 33, and 34 are integrally arranged inside a frame member 11.

The frame member 11 has an outwardly projecting portion 14 in the central portion.
15, two side wall pieces 12 and 13 are joined at both ends. Reference numerals 21 and 22 represent joints.

These joint parts 21 and 22 are attachment parts for molding. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, common recessed holes 23 and 24 are formed, but other well-known methods such as adhesion and thermal bonding can be applied as appropriate.

The clip 10A shown in FIG.
Claw portions 25, 25, . The engaging claw portion 25 may be formed before and after the connecting portions 21 and 22, as shown by broken lines in the figure, in relation to the molding attachment portion. Incidentally, a cross section of the attachment of the clip 10A shown in FIG. 2 to the molding M is shown in FIG. 4.

The engaging tongues 31, 32, 33, and 34 engage with the above-mentioned T stud S, which is a locking member, to fix the clip side and the stud side. At least the overhanging parts 14, 15
It is formed integrally with the side wall piece through slit portions 40, 40 on the inside. Tongue pieces 31, 3 of the embodiment
2, 33, and 34 are shown extending from the projecting portions 14 and 15 to both ends. Also, slit 4
0 can be formed as appropriate depending on conditions such as the flexibility or strength of the tongue piece or the shape or engagement state of the locking member. Further, the center portion of the tongue piece is provided with a circular cutout portion 45 for accommodating the leg portion of the locking member.

(Function) The clip 10 configured as above is fixed to the terminal piece P of the molding M as shown in FIG. 3 or to the inside of the main body of the molding M as shown in FIG. It is press-fitted into the T-stud S protruding from the top.

The press-fitting state at this time is illustrated in FIG. That is, when the molding side, in other words, the clip is pressed against the T-stud S, the engaging tongues 31 and 33 open upward (arrow a) by the head S1 of the stud, and at the same time, the tongues open together. The side wall pieces 12, 13 formed in the same direction also open outward (arrow b). If you apply more force and press down on the clip,
The head S1 of the stud passes over the tongues 31 and 33 and enters the upper surface of the stud, and as shown in FIG.
0 and stud S engage with each other with a snap.

(Effects) As mentioned above, in this invention, when the clip is press-fitted and locked, the clip itself is deformed both upward and sideways, so the deformation is greater than when the clip is deformed only in the upward or lateral direction. As a result, its spread in any direction can now reduce deformation. Therefore, even if there is only a narrow space, this clip can be used for installation.

In addition, as described above, this invention allows the clip to be engaged in one shot by press-fitting it from the top of the locking member without sliding the attachment piece on the product side. Since it is highly efficient and positioning can be performed easily and reliably, it can have extremely great advantages particularly in the attachment of interior and exterior parts for automobiles as in the embodiment.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is an overall perspective view showing an example of a mounting clip for an automobile molding of this invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view showing another example, and Fig. 3 shows the clip shown in Fig. 1 being attached to the end of the molding. A perspective view showing how it is attached to a piece and attached to a T-stud on the vehicle body side, Figure 4 is a sectional view of the same device shown in Figure 2 attached to a molding, and Figure 5 is a clip of this invention attached to a T-stud. FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the clip showing the state after press-fitting is completed; FIG. 7 is a plan view of a conventionally used slide-type clip; FIG. The figure is also a plan view of a conventional blind-type clip. 10, 10A...Clip, 11...Frame member,
12, 12... side wall piece, 14, 15... overhanging part,
21, 22... joint portion, 31, 32, 33, 34
...Engaging tongue piece, 40...Slit portion, 45...Notch, S...T stud.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] A clip that is fixed to the inside of the molding and press-fitted into a T-stud protruding from a predetermined position on the vehicle body side, which has connecting portions 21 and 2 to the molding at both ends.
2, and a lateral protrusion 14, 1 in the center.
Frame member 11 consisting of side wall pieces 12 and 13 having 5
, and a plurality of engaging tongue pieces 3 that engage with the T-stud are provided inside at least the projecting portion of the side wall piece.
1, 32, 33, and 34 are integrally formed with the side wall piece through a slit portion 40.