JPH05561U - Vehicle instrument panel structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [Purpose] Prevent the assist grip from interfering with the deployment operation of the air bag grid when deploying the airbag device, simplify the assist grip mounting structure, and simultaneously install the knee protector in parallel during a vehicle collision. Transform. [Configuration] An airbag device 3 for a passenger seat, and in the airbag device 3, the airbag devices 3 are arranged in a vehicle width direction and each front end 1
2a and 12a are fixed to a vehicle body member (steering support member) 4, and a pair of substantially U-shaped knee protectors 12 and 12 each having rear ends 12b and 12b as free ends are arranged. In the instrument panel structure, at the rear end portion 12b of each of the knee protectors 12,
Assist grip 15 that the occupant grips to support the body
Are attached in a state in which they are positioned outside the deployment locus L of the air bag grid 5.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

  The present invention is an instrument panel for a vehicle equipped with a passenger airbag device. For more details on the structure of the parts, see The present invention relates to a lip arrangement structure.

[0002]

[Prior art]

  Generally, a passenger other than the driver grips the vehicle in an appropriate place inside the vehicle to support the body. It is supposed to be provided with an assist grip, for example, Assist grips on the roof side rails as disclosed in Japanese Patent No. 035 Attach the assist grip to the attached one or the instrument panel. Those attached are well known.

[0003]   On the other hand, from the perspective of protecting passengers in the event of a car collision, not only the driver's seat but also the passenger seat An airbag device is also provided on the side. This passenger airbag The device is located inside the opening formed on the passenger side of the instrument panel. And a structure in which the opening is covered with an air bag grid that can be opened and closed. It is common that

[0004]   Place the airbag device on the passenger side of the instrument panel as described above. The assist grip is attached to the instrument panel of the car However, due to layout restrictions, the mounting position of the assist grip is limited. Will be decided.

[0005]   That is, in order to make the deployment operation of the airbag device smooth, There is a demand that it is preferable not to place any obstacles on the deployment path of the lid. From under the air bag grid on the instrument panel. It may be possible to attach an assist grip to one side, but in that case, A bracket or the like is required to connect the grip to the vehicle body side member. The layout of the air-conditioning duct, glove box, etc. installed in the It is not preferable because it is subject to restrictions.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

  In recent years, collisions have been made with the instrument panel in the front part of the vehicle interior. A knee protector was provided to alleviate the knee load of passengers Cars are being developed. The knee protector alleviates the knee load of the occupant. In order to fulfill the function of the airbag, it is positioned below the airbag device. It is customary to

[0007]   Therefore, the inventors of the present application have installed a knee protector on a block for mounting the assist grip. By using it as a racket as well, the above problems (that is, special Layout restrictions due to the provision of a grip mounting bracket) The inventors have come to the present invention focusing on the fact that they can.

[0008]   The invention of the present application is such that the assist grip is an airbag when the airbag device is deployed. Assist grip is installed while not hindering the operation of the lid deployment Diagram of simplification of structure and simultaneous parallel deformation of knee protector at the time of car collision The purpose is to

[0009]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

  In the invention of claim 1, as a means for solving the above problems, an instrument The airbag device for the passenger seat is installed inside the opening formed on the passenger seat side of the front panel. Arranged with the airbag deployment direction oriented toward the passenger seat and the opening can be opened It is covered with an air bag grid that is capable of Lined down in the vehicle width direction, each front end is fixed to the vehicle body side member, A vehicle provided with a pair of substantially U-shaped knee protectors, the rear ends of which are free ends. In the instrument panel structure of, the rear end of each knee protector , An assist grip that the occupant holds to support the body is provided on the air bag grid. It is attached so that it is located outside the deployment track.

[0010]   According to a second aspect of the present invention, as a means for solving the above-mentioned problems, the first aspect is described. In the structure of the instrument panel part of the mounted vehicle, , The extension of the behavior control member installed between the front and rear ends of each knee protector. It is attached to the top.

[0011]   In the invention of claim 3, as a means for solving the above problems, an instrument The airbag device for the passenger seat is installed inside the opening formed on the passenger seat side of the front panel. Arranged with the airbag deployment direction oriented toward the passenger seat and the opening can be opened It is covered with an air bag grid that is capable of Lined down in the vehicle width direction, each front end is fixed to the vehicle body side member, A vehicle provided with a pair of substantially U-shaped knee protectors, the rear ends of which are free ends. In the instrument panel structure of, the rear end of each knee protector , The assist grip that the occupant holds to support the body is Installed in a state where it is positioned in the deployment track, The behavior control member installed between the front and rear ends of the The assist grip can be moved out of the deployment track of the air bag grid. -A bending control means for guiding and deforming the protector is attached.

[0012]

[Action]

  According to the invention of claim 1 or 2, the following effects can be obtained by the above means. .

[0013]   That is, when the passenger seat grips the assist grip and the load is input, The load is transmitted to the vehicle body side through the knee protector and used as an assist grip. While all functions are fulfilled, in the event of a car collision, the assist grip The knee protectors, which are held at intervals, are simultaneously deformed in parallel. In addition, The deployment of the air bag grid when the airbag is deployed is an obstacle to the assist grip. Done without being done.

[0014]   According to the second aspect of the invention, the following effects can be obtained by the above means.

[0015]   That is, when the passenger seat grips the assist grip and the load is input, The load is transmitted to the vehicle body side via the knee protector and the behavior control member. As a result, the function as the assist grip is more effectively fulfilled.

[0016]   In the device of the third aspect, the following actions can be obtained by the above means.

[0017]   That is, when the passenger seat grips the assist grip and the load is input, The load is transmitted to the vehicle body side through the knee protector and used as an assist grip. While the function of the air bag is fulfilled, it is attached to the behavior control member when the airbag is deployed. Due to the bending action of the bending control means, the assist grip is The exhibition of the air bag grid will be carried out because it will be moved outside the deployment trajectory of the grid. The opening will be performed without being disturbed by the assist grip.

[0018]

[Effect of device]

  According to the invention of claim 1 or 2, the shape is formed on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Inside the formed opening, an airbag device for the passenger seat is supported in the airbag deployment direction. An airbag bag which is arranged so as to face the passenger seat and is capable of opening the opening. The lid is covered by a lid, and it is arranged below the airbag device in the vehicle width direction. , Each front end is fixed to the vehicle body side member, and each rear end is a free end. An instrument panel for an automobile having a pair of U-shaped knee protectors In order to support the body of an occupant at the rear end of each knee protector, Position the assist grip to be gripped on the outside of the deployment track of the air bag grid. Installed in a fixed state, the passenger occupant grips the assist grip and inputs the load. If the load is applied, the load is transmitted to the vehicle body side via the knee protector and is assisted. While it functions as a grip, it also assists in the event of a car collision. Make sure that the knee protectors, which are held apart by the lip, are simultaneously deformed in parallel. Therefore, the knee protector has a bracket for attaching the assist grip. And the assist grip connects the knee protectors to each other. Since it also serves as the bracket, the structure is extremely simplified and the support Practical that the functions of the Strip grip and knee protector can be normally secured. effective.

[0019]   According to the invention of claim 1 or 2, the knee protector is an airbag. Since it is located outside the deployment track of the lid, it can be used during air bag deployment. The deployment of the abac grid can be performed without being disturbed by the assist grip. Therefore, there is an effect that the normal operation of the airbag device can be ensured.

[0020]   According to the invention of claim 2, the instrument panel portion of the automobile according to claim 1. In the structure, the assist grip is installed between the front and rear ends of each knee protector. Installed on the extension of the behavior control member If a load is input by gripping the probe, the load is applied to the knee protector and the lifter. Since it is transmitted to the vehicle body side via the motion control member, There is a practical effect that the function as a backup can be exhibited more effectively.

[0021]   According to the invention of claim 3, the opening formed on the passenger side of the instrument panel. Inside the mouth, the passenger airbag device is oriented with the airbag deployment direction toward the passenger seat The air bag grid which is placed in the opened state and is capable of opening the opening. And cover them underneath, and line up in the vehicle width direction below the airbag device. The front end of each is fixed to the vehicle body side member, and the rear end of each is a substantially U-shaped one For the instrument panel structure of automobiles with a pair of knee protectors At the rear end of each knee protector, the occupant holds the body to support it. The state in which the assist grip is positioned within the deployment trajectory of the air bag grid When the load is input with the passenger seat passenger holding the assist grip. The load is transmitted to the vehicle body side via the knee protector, and the assist grip The function as a car is fulfilled, but in the case of a car collision, it is used as an assist grip. Therefore, the knee protectors held at intervals are designed to be deformed simultaneously in parallel. Not only is the assist grip in a position where it is easy for the occupant to grasp, but also the knee protection Is also used as a bracket for attaching the assist grip, The assist grip also serves as a bracket for connecting the knee protectors to each other. Therefore, the structure is extremely simplified and the assist grip and the -It has a practical effect that the function of the protector can be normally secured.

[0022]   According to the invention of claim 3, the knee protector is installed between the front and rear ends of the knee protector. The above-mentioned assist grip at the time of a car collision The knee protector is guided so that it can be moved outside the deployment track of the air bag grid. -Shaped bending control means is attached so that the behavior control The bending action of the bending control means attached to the tool Of the air bag so that it can be moved outside the deployment path of the air bag grid. The deployment of the bag grid should be performed without being disturbed by the assist grip. Therefore, there is an effect that the normal operation of the airbag device can be ensured.

[0023]

【Example】

  Hereinafter, some preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0024]   Example 1   1 to 4 show a vehicle instrument according to a first embodiment of the present invention. The panel structure is shown. This embodiment corresponds to the inventions of claims 1 and 2. Of.

[0025]   The upper part of the instrument panel 1 of the present embodiment on the passenger side has a predetermined size. A rectangular opening 2 is formed. An air bag device is provided inside the opening 2. 3 is arranged in a state of being supported by a steering support member 4 which is installed in the vehicle width direction. Has been done. The opening 2 is covered with an air bag grid 5. It

[0026]   The airbag device 3 includes an airbag case 6 having an open rear end and an airbag. An inflator 7 for generating gas contained in the bag case 6 and the airbag case. The gas is generated by the inflator 7, which is housed in the space 6 and is expanded. And the airbag 8 that is It is placed so that it faces the passenger seat. Also, the bottom of the airbag case 6 Part is fixedly supported to the steering support member 4 via a bracket 9. Has been done.

[0027]   In the airbag device 3, when a car collides, a collision safety In response to a signal from a sensor (not shown), the inflator 7 operates to generate gas. As a result, the airbag 8 moves from the opening of the airbag case 6 toward the passenger seat. Unfold and restrain the passenger in the unfolded state (that is, the state indicated by reference numeral 8'in FIG. 2). To ensure safety.

[0028]   The upper and lower ends of the air bag grid 5 are the front end of the upper surface of the airbag case 6. Part and the front end of the bottom surface via mounting brackets 10 and 11, respectively. ing. In the mounting bracket 10, the deployment force of the airbag device 3 is an airbag. The mounting bracket 1 has rigidity enough to be deformed when acting on the lid 5. 1 is broken when the deployment force of the airbag device 3 acts on the airbag bag 5. It has enough rigidity to be broken. That is, when the airbag is deployed, the airbag The hook grid 5 can be expanded upward as shown in FIG.

[0029]   Also, below the airbag device 3, the knee load of the occupant is eased in the event of a car collision. A pair of knee protectors 12, 12 are provided side by side in the radial direction of the vehicle. (See FIG. 3).

[0030]   Each knee protector 12 is substantially U-shaped, and its front end 12a has a vehicle body. The side member is fixed to the steering support member 4 by welding, while the rear end 12b is a free end. In other words, the knee protector 12 is , The rear end 12b, which is a free end, approaches the front end side under the knee load of the occupant. The knee load is absorbed and relaxed by the deformation.

[0031]   Then, between the front and rear ends 12a and 12b of the knee protector 12, there is a vehicle impact. By controlling the deformation behavior of the knee protector 12 at the time of impact Acts as a behavior control member to effectively absorb and relax the occupant's knee load A connecting plate 13 is installed. The connecting plate 13 is mounted on the knee protector 12. It has such a rigidity that it can be easily deformed when a knee load of a member is applied. In addition, In this embodiment, the glove box 14 is provided between the knee protectors 12 and 12. Are arranged.

[0032]   At the rear ends 12b and 12b of the knee protectors 12 and 12, the passenger seat is installed. An assist grip 15 is attached so that the member holds the body to support it. The The assist grip 15 has a U-shaped gripping portion 15a and both ends of the gripping portion 15a. It is composed of the mounting shafts 15b, 15b provided, and these mounting shafts 15b, 15b are Air bag grid 5 and glove box 14 in the instrument panel 1 Through the through-holes 16 formed between the knee protector and the rear end 1 of the knee protector. It is attached by forcibly fitting to 2b and 12b. In addition, the actual In the case of the embodiment, the assist grip 15 is the connecting plate 1 of the knee protector 12. It is supposed to be installed on the extension of 3.

[0033]   In the drawings, reference numeral 17 is a dash upper panel, 18 is a windshield, Reference numeral 19 is a defroster outlet, 20 is an air conditioner, and 21 is an air conditioning duct.

[0034]   The structure of the instrument panel of the automobile constructed as described above is as follows. The following action can be obtained.

[0035]   While the vehicle is running, use the Assist Grip 15 to support the body of the passenger in the passenger seat. When gripped, the load acting on the assist grip 15 at that time is the knee protector. Steering support member, which is a vehicle body-side member, via the connector 12 and the connecting plate 13. -4 will be transmitted. Therefore, it is the original function of the assist grip 15. Therefore, the occupant support performance is ensured.

[0036]   By the way, in the event of a car collision, the knee protectors 12, 12 are not able to apply the knee load of the occupant. In the case of this embodiment, the knee protectors 12, 12 have their rear ends 12b, The assist grip 15 attached to 12b is provided between the knee protectors 12 and 12. The knee protectors 12 and 12 are parallel Shaped to absorb and relax the occupant's knee load evenly.

[0037]   That is, in the case of this embodiment, the knee protectors 12 and 12 are the assist grips 1. 5 also serves as a bracket for attaching 5, and the assist grip 15 Also serving as a bracket for connecting the knee protectors 12, 12 to each other The structure is extremely simplified, and the assist grip 15 and The functions of the knee protectors 12, 12 can be normally ensured. In addition, assis Since it is not necessary to use a special bracket to attach the togrip 15, There is also no restriction on the component layout in the instrument panel section.

[0038]   In addition, in the event of a car collision, the airbag 8 in the airbag device 3 may be expanded. The air bag grid 5 is unfolded, but the assist grip 15 The air bag grid is located outside the deployment locus L of the grid grid 5. It does not hinder the development of 5.

[0039]   Example 2   5 and 6 show a vehicle instrument according to a second embodiment of the present invention. The panel structure is shown. This embodiment corresponds to the invention of claim 3. It

[0040]   In the case of this embodiment, the mounting shaft portions 15b, 15b of the assist grip 15 are directed upward. The grip portion 15a of the assist grip 15 is bent, and the airbag 15 is normally used. It is supposed to be positioned within the deployment locus L of the lid 5. Also, each neap The connecting plate 13 acting as the behavior control member in the protector 12 includes By bending and deforming the connecting plate 13 upward in the event of an automobile collision, A folding controller for moving the lip 15 to the outside of the development locus L of the air bag grid 5. A notch 22 is provided which acts as a trawl means. Other configurations implemented The description is omitted because it is the same as in Example 1.

[0041]   With the above configuration, the grip portion 15 of the assist grip 15 is formed. The position a is convenient for the passenger to grip, and the passenger support function is good. Will be improved.

[0042]   In addition, in the event of an automobile collision, the kneading that is guided by the upward bending of the connecting plate 13 Due to the deformation of the protectors 12, 12, the assist grip 15 can be Since it is supposed to be moved outside the deployment locus L of the door 5, There is also no risk of disturbing the deployment of the air bag grid 5 during operation of the device 3. Other functions and effects are similar to those of the first embodiment.

[0043]   The invention of the present application is not limited to the configuration of each of the above-described embodiments, and the gist of the invention is omitted. It goes without saying that the design can be changed as appropriate within the range where it is not removed.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a structure of an instrument panel portion of an automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention (that is, I- in FIG. 4).
(I enlarged cross-sectional view).

FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state of the vehicle instrument panel structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention at the time of a collision.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing a main part of the vehicle instrument panel structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an instrument panel structure of an automobile according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional view of the vehicle instrument panel structure according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a vertical cross-sectional view showing a state of a vehicle instrument panel structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention at the time of a collision.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 is an instrument panel, 2 is an opening, 3 is an airbag device, 4 is a vehicle body side member (steering support member), 5 is an air bag grid, 12 is a knee protector, 12a is a front end, 12b is a rear end, and 13 is a behavior. Control member (connecting plate), 15 is an assist grip, 22 is a bending control means (notch), and L is a deployment locus.

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Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. An airbag device for a passenger seat is arranged inside an opening formed on a passenger seat side of an instrument panel in a state in which an airbag deployment direction is directed toward the passenger seat, and the opening is provided. Are covered by an air bag grid that can be opened, and are arranged below the air bag device in the vehicle width direction, each front end is fixed to a vehicle body side member, and each rear end is a substantially free end. An instrument panel structure of an automobile, in which a pair of character-shaped knee protectors are arranged, wherein an assist grip that an occupant grips to support a body is provided at a rear end portion of each knee protector. The instrument panel structure of a vehicle, which is mounted in a state in which it is located outside the deployment trajectory of the vehicle. 2. The vehicle instrument panel according to claim 1, wherein the assist grip is mounted on an extension of a behavior control member provided between front and rear end portions of each knee protector. Part structure. 3. An airbag device for a passenger seat is arranged inside an opening formed on the passenger seat side of an instrument panel with the airbag deployment direction being directed toward the passenger seat, and the opening is provided. Are covered by an air bag grid that can be opened, and are arranged below the air bag device in the vehicle width direction, each front end is fixed to a vehicle body side member, and each rear end is a substantially free end. An instrument panel structure of an automobile, in which a pair of character-shaped knee protectors are arranged, wherein an assist grip that an occupant grips to support a body is provided at a rear end portion of each knee protector. It is attached in a state of being positioned within the deployment trajectory of the vehicle, and the behavior control member installed between the front and rear ends of each knee protector has a vehicle impact. A vehicle instrument panel structure, characterized in that bending control means for guiding and deforming a knee protector is attached so that the assist grip can be moved to the outside of the deployment path of the air bag grid at the time of a collision.