JPH0571379U - Door lock cable connection structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To enable a cable end member to be connected to a lever easily and securely. [Structure] After fitting the shaft portion (12b) of the end member (12) into the connecting portion (3a) of the lever (3), the connecting portion (3a) of the lever (3)
A cover member (13) having a side wall portion (13a) extending over the range of movement of the end member (12a) and attached to the cover plate (2). As a result, even if the shaft portion (12b) tries to move in the axial direction so as to be disengaged from the connecting portion (3a), the flange portion (12a) comes into contact with the side wall portion (13a), and the end member (12) moves. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the shaft portion (12b) from coming off the connecting portion (3a).

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a door lock cable connection structure for connecting a lever pivotally mounted on a cover plate and an end member of a cable.

[0002]

[Prior Art]

 Conventionally, as a cable connecting structure as described above, for example, there is one disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 59-192566. That is, the L-shaped cable end members are respectively fixed to both ends of the flexible cable, and the inside lever of the door lock device and the connection hole of the inside handle arranged inside the door are provided. By rotatably fitting the synthetic resin holders and engaging the cable end member with the holders of the inside lever and the inside handle, the inside lever and the inside handle are connected by the cable. The handle release operation can be transmitted to the inside lever via a cable.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, in the above-mentioned conventional configuration, a holder must be prepared in order to connect the cable end member to the inside lever and the like, so that the number of parts is increased and the cost is increased, and the assembling work is troublesome. There are problems such as

In view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, the present invention provides a door lock cable connection structure capable of connecting a cable end member to a lever easily and reliably. The purpose is to

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 To achieve the above object, the device of the present invention provides a cable connecting structure for a door lock, which connects a connecting part of a lever pivotally attached to a cover plate fixed to a lock body and an end member of the cable, to a cable connecting structure of a door lock. The end member is formed of a collar portion and a shaft portion fitted in a connecting hole formed in the connecting portion, and at least the end member is in a state where the shaft portion of the end member is fitted in the connecting hole. The cover member is characterized in that it is attached to the cover plate, the cover member being close to the flange portion and having a side wall surface extending over the moving range of the end member.

[0006]

[Action]

 After the shaft portion of the end member is fitted into the connecting portion of the lever, it has a side wall portion extending over the moving range of the connecting portion of the lever and arranged close to the flange portion of the end member. By attaching the cover member to the cover plate, even if the shaft portion tries to move in the axial direction to separate from the connecting portion, the flange portion comes into contact with the side wall portion, which prevents the movement of the end member and ensures Further, it is possible to prevent the shaft part from coming off the connecting part.

[0007]

【Example】

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (1) is a locking device that is attached to the door of a vehicle and that engages with a latch that can be engaged and disengaged with a striker that is fixed to the vehicle body side when the door is opened or closed, and that locks rotation of the latch in the releasing direction. A door lock device is configured by fixing a cover plate (2) made of synthetic resin to the side surface of the lock body (1) in a lock body that houses a meshing mechanism such as a plate.

As shown in FIG. 4, the cover plate (2) stands up from the flat surface (2a) facing the lock body and one end of the flat surface (2a), and the upright plate (1) of the lock body (1). 1a) and a standing portion (2b) facing each other are formed in a substantially L shape, and the standing portion (2b) between the standing portion (2b) and the standing plate (1a) has a recessed portion as shown in FIG. Further, an inside lever (3), a lock lever (4) and a child lever (5) are rotatably supported by shaft portions (3d) (4d) (5d).

Reference numeral (6) is an electric actuator that is mounted on the upright portion (2b) of the cover plate (2) and can be driven by a locking / unlocking operation switch provided in the driver's seat or the like, and is of the case (6a). It is composed of a motor (not shown) capable of rotating in the normal and reverse directions provided inside, a deceleration mechanism (not shown) for reducing the rotation of the motor, and the like.

(7) is an output lever connected to the output shaft of the reduction mechanism of the actuator (6) and pivotally attached to the outside of the case (6 a). It is possible to move to the locked position shown in 1 and the unlocked position rotated clockwise from the locked position. One end (7a) of the output lever (7) is connected via a cable (8) to a locking / unlocking operation knob (not shown) for manual operation, which is arranged inside the door, and the other end (7b). Is connected to one end (4a) of the lock lever (4).

The actuator (6) is driven by the operation of an operation switch provided at an appropriate position of the automobile, and the output lever (7) is moved to a locking and unlocking position, so that the door locking device is moved to the door vehicle. The outside handle and the inside handle (not shown) arranged inside and outside can be operated in an unlocked state that enables the door releasing operation and a locked state that disables the door releasing operation.

The other end (4b) of the lock lever (4) is connected to a locking / unlocking lever (9) provided on a flat surface portion (2a) of the cover plate (2), and further, an operating end (4c) of the lock lever (4). By operating the lock / unlock operation knob or the actuator (6) by contacting the check part (10a) of the mountain-shaped spring (10) locked to the rising part (2b) of the cover plate (2). Thus, it can be moved to the unlocked position and the locked position via the output lever (7) like the output lever (7).

A connecting portion (3 a) having a circular connecting hole (3 b) is formed at one end of the inside lever (3). By fitting the end member (12) of the cable (11), the other end of which is connected to the inside handle, into the connecting hole (3b), the inside lever (3) is released by releasing the inside handle. Through the inner cable (11a) of the cable (11), it is possible to move from the non-actuated position shown by the solid line in FIG. 1 to the actuated position shown by the chain double-dashed line. As shown in FIG. 2, the end member (12) includes a flange portion (12a) having an expanded diameter and a shrunk portion (12b) protruding from the flange portion (12a) and fitted into the connecting hole (3b). ) And are formed in a convex shape in the vertical cross section.

The cover plate (2) is formed of a synthetic resin material as a separate body from the cover plate (2) and covers the connecting portion (3a) of the inside lever (3). ) Is a cover member that is attached to the attachment portion (2c) of the inside plate (2c) and is attached to the attachment portion (2c) of the cover plate (2). A bridge portion (13b) that connects the portions (13a) (13a) and both side surfaces (13a) (13a) across the upper portion of the connecting portion (3a) and closes the upper portion of the connecting portion (3a) of the inside lever (3). ) And a fixing portion (13c) for fixing the outer tube (11b) of the cable (11).

The side wall portions (13a) (13a) of the cover member (13) of the inside lever (3) are in a state where the shaft portion (12b) of the end member (12) is engaged with the connecting hole (3b). The connecting portion (3a) is extended over the range of movement between the non-actuated position and the actuated position, and one side wall portion (13a) is disposed close to the flange portion (12a) of the end member (12). There is. When the shaft part (12b) of the end member (12) moves in the connecting hole (3b) in the direction of the arrow shown in FIG. 2, the collar part (12a) should contact one side wall part (13a). As a result, the movement of the end member (12) is prevented, and it is possible to reliably prevent the shaft portion (12b) from coming off the connecting hole (3b). The space between the side wall portions (13a) (13a) is formed to be slightly larger than the thickness of the end member (12) so that the movement of the inside lever (3) is not hindered. Has a width.

The child lever (5) is an elastically deformable mountain-shaped check in which a pin (5a) fixed to one end and protruding to the outside to form an operating portion is integrally formed with the cover plate (2). By contacting the portion (2d), the child lock position and the child unlock position can be moved, and the other end is slidably connected to the sub-lever (14).

The sub-lever (14) is slidable with respect to the shaft (3d) and rotatably supported integrally with the inside lever (3), and the child lever (5) is unlocked by a child. When in the position, the tip (14a) is in a position where it can engage with the outside lever (15) pivotally attached to the flat surface (2a) of the cover plate (2), and the child lever (5) is When in the child lock position, the tip end (14a) is moved into a position where it cannot contact the open lever (15).

As shown in FIG. 1, when the child lever (5) is in the child unlocking position, the inside handle is released, so that the inside lever (3) is unlocked via the cable (11). By moving from the operating position to the operating position, the tip portion (14a) of the sub-lever (14) engages with the open lever (15) to release the engagement between the locking plate and the latch and open the door. be able to. Also, when the child lever (5) is in the child locked position, the movement of the inside lever (3) to the actuated position is disabled and the door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

Next, the work sequence of connecting the cable end (12) of the cable (11) to the connecting portion (3a) of the inside lever (3) will be described. In the previous process, which is different from the assembly line process in which the door lock device is assembled, fix the outer tube (11b) of the cable (11) to the fixing part (13c) of the cover member (13) to fix the cover member (13). ) And the cable (11) are temporarily assembled.

With the cover member (13) not attached to the attaching portion (2c) of the cover plate (2), the connecting portion (3a) of the inside lever (3) pivotally attached to the cover plate (2) is After fitting the shaft portion (12b) of the end member (12) fixed to the inner cable (11a) into the connecting hole (3b) from the side, attach the cover member (13) to the cover plate (2). The flange portion (12a) of the end member (12) is fitted to the portion (2c) and fixed to the cover plate (2) with the screw (16), so that one side wall portion of the cover member (13) is formed. The end member (12) is prevented from moving in the axial direction in the vicinity of (13a), and the shaft portion (12b) is easily and surely connected so as not to separate from the connecting hole (3b). ..

[0021]

[Effect of the device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, when the shaft portion of the end member is fitted in the connecting portion, the end portion is provided so as to be close to the flange portion of the end member and extend over the moving range of the connecting portion of the lever. By attaching the cover member having the side wall portion to the cover plate, the end member can be easily connected to the lever, and the end member can be reliably prevented from coming off.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a cover plate of a door lock device to which the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line AA in FIG.

FIG. 3 is a side view of the door lock device.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a door lock device.

[Explanation of symbols]

(1) Lock body (2) Cover plate (2c) Mounting part (3) Inside lever (4) Lock lever (5) Child lever (6) Actuator (7) Output lever (8) Cable (11) Cable (12) End member (12a) Collar part (12b) Shaft part (13) Cover member (13a) Side wall part

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A cable connecting structure for a door lock, which connects a connecting portion of a lever pivotally attached to a cover plate fixed to a lock body and an end member of a cable,
The end member of the cable is formed of a flange portion and a shaft portion fitted in a connecting hole formed in the connecting portion, and at least in a state where the shaft portion of the end member is fitted in the connecting hole, A cable connecting structure for a door lock, characterized in that a cover member is attached to a cover plate, the cover member having a side wall surface extending over a moving range of the end member and being close to the flange portion of the end member.