JPH0627256U - Vehicle slide door step structure - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Abstract] [PROBLEMS] To provide a step structure of a slide door for a vehicle, in which an article storage section is formed in the step section with a simple structure and the step section is effectively used. [Structure] A guide rail 10 extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 1 is attached to the outer side surface of the vehicle body 1, and a slide door 2 for sliding the guide rail 10 to open and close a door opening is provided. A step portion structure of a vehicle slide door in which a step is formed by providing a step with the floor surface 3 of the vehicle interior is configured. In this case, the floor surface 3 and the respective end portions 3a and 7a of the step 7 are extended so as to be close to the inner surface 2a of the slide door 2, and the opening portion 8a which is directed to the side between the floor surface 3 and the step 7 is formed. Is formed, and the opening 8a is substantially closed by the inner surface 2a of the door 2 when the slide door 2 is closed.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a structure of a step portion of a slide door that opens and closes a side opening of a vehicle, and particularly to a step structure of a vehicle slide door that effectively uses the step portion.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 An example of a slide door that opens and closes a side opening of a one-box type van is disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 57-187218, which has a step portion structure shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. There is.

In the figure, reference numeral 21 is a vehicle body of a one-box type van, and 22 is a slide door attached to a side surface of the vehicle body 21 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. Reference numeral 23 is a floor forming the bottom of the vehicle body 21, and a step 24 is formed below the side end of the floor 23. A side sill 25 extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body is disposed below the step 24, and a guide rail 26 is formed above the side sill 25.

The guide rail 26 is composed of a straight portion extending in the front-rear direction along the outer side surface of the vehicle body 21 and a lead-in portion bent toward the inside of the vehicle, and is fixed to the side sill 25. The upper surface of the guide rail 26 is a rail surface on which a guide roller 29 described later rolls.

A support member 27 is provided on the inner surface of the slide door 22 so as to face the guide rail 26. The support member 27 is attached to the inner side surface via a bracket 28, and the tip of the support member 27 projects toward the indoor side. A guide roller 29 is rotatably attached to the support member 27 by a support member. As a result, when the sliding door 22 is moved, the guide roller 29 rolls on the rail surface so that the door 22 can be easily opened and closed.

[0006]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 By the way, generally, in automobiles, a storage unit for storing small articles such as rain umbrellas and shoes is desired. In particular, in the one-box type vehicle described in the above publication, since there is no trunk, a storage section for storing articles that the user does not want to bring into the passenger compartment is desired, but the cost is high if such a storage section is formed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above conventional circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a step portion structure of a vehicle slide door capable of forming an accommodating portion by effectively utilizing the step portion. .

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 According to the present invention, a guide rail extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body is attached to the outer side surface of the vehicle body, and a slide door for sliding the guide rail to open and close the door opening is provided. In a step structure of a vehicle slide door in which a step is formed by providing a step between the floor surface and the step, the vehicle width direction end portion of the step is extended so as to be close to the inner surface of the slide door, and the floor surface and the step are formed. It is characterized in that a storage space having an opening portion that is opened laterally and that is substantially closed by the inner surface of the lower portion of the closed slide door is formed.

[0009]

[Action]

 In this invention, the vehicle width direction ends of the step and the floor surface are extended so as to be close to the inner surface of the door. It is possible to form an accommodation space that is open. The opening between the housings is almost closed by the inner surface of the door when the sliding door is closed, and is opened when the door is opened by moving the door. Therefore, various long objects and the like can be stored in the storage space.

Then, when the sliding door is moved to close the door opening after accommodating the long object or the like, the inner surface of the lower portion of the sliding door acts as a lid of the opening of the accommodating space, and thus It can be prevented from falling.

[0011]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 and 2 are views for explaining a step structure of a vehicle sliding door according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a rear side perspective view of a one-box type van, and FIG. It is sectional drawing which followed the II-II line.

In the drawings, reference numeral 1 is a vehicle body of a one-box type van, and 2 is a slide door formed on a side surface of the vehicle body 1 for opening and closing a door opening. A floor 3 constitutes the bottom of the vehicle body 1, and under the floor 3, side rear reinforcements 4 and side sills 5 constituting a frame are arranged.

The side sill 5 has a U-shaped cross section having an upper side 6 and a lower side 7, and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 1 below the door opening. The upper side 6 of the side sill 5 is joined to the lower surface of the floor 3 having the edge 3a in close proximity to the inner surface 2a side of the slide door 2, and the lower side 7 is a step, and the edge 7a is a door. It is close to the inner surface 2a and extends slightly outward from the edge 3a.

As a result, the side sill 5 is formed with a storage space 8 having an opening 8a facing laterally in the vehicle width direction, and it is possible to store a long object or a small article in the storage space 8. ing. A plurality of L-shaped holding members 9 are arranged at step 7 which is the bottom surface of the accommodation space 8 at intervals such that the legs are not hindered. It is designed to prevent falling. A fall door may be prevented by attaching a sliding door instead of the holding member 9.

A guide rail 10 extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body 1 is arranged below the step 7. The guide rail 10 is composed of an upper frame 11 and a lower frame 12, and a joint portion between the two 11 and 12 has a concave cross section. Further, the upper frame 11 is fixed to the lower surface of the step 7, and the supporting frame 13 is fixed to the lower frame 12.

An attachment portion 14 a of a seal member 14 made of rubber or the like is fitted on the upper edge of the support frame 13. The upper surface of the mounting portion 14a and the upper surface of the lower frame 13 are substantially flush with each other, and the seal portion 14b is in pressure contact with the inner surface of the slide door 2. The upper surface 12a of the lower frame 12 is a rail surface on which a guide roller 20 described later rolls.

The slide door 2 is composed of an inner panel 16 and an outer panel 17, the lower portion 2 b has a length substantially equal to the lower end of the support panel 13, and the opening portion of the accommodation space 8 when the door opening is closed. The inner panel 16 closes 8a.

A support member 18 is provided on the inner surface of the inner panel 16 so as to face the guide rail 10. A guide roller 20 is rotatably attached to the support member 18 by a support member, and when the slide door 2 is moved back and forth, the guide roller 20 rolls on the rail surface 12a so that the door 2 moves. It is easy to open and close.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the edge portions 3a, 7a of the floor 3 and the step 7 are brought close to the inner surface 2a of the door so that the step portion between the floor 3 and the step 7 has a substantially U-shaped cross section. Since the accommodation space 8 extending in the front-rear direction of 1 is formed, when the sliding door 2 is moved to open the door opening, the function of stepping on and off the step 7 is maintained while maintaining the inside of the accommodation space 8. Various long objects such as umbrellas, bats, golf equipment, etc. can be accommodated.

When the slide door 2 is moved to close the door opening after accommodating these long objects, the lower part of the slide door 2 closes the opening 8a of the accommodation space 8, so The problem of falling from the vehicle body 1 is avoided. Further, since the holding member 9 is provided, if the stored article is tied to the holding member 9, it is possible to prevent the stored article from rattling and making abnormal noise.

[0021]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, since the edges of the step and the floor surface are brought close to the inner surface of the door, a storage space extending in the front-rear direction of the vehicle body can be formed at the step between the step and the floor surface. Various long objects and small objects can be accommodated in the space, and the step portion can be effectively used. Further, when the sliding door is closed, the accommodation space is closed by the door, so that it is possible to avoid the problem that the accommodated article falls from the vehicle body.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of a one-box type van having a step structure of a vehicle slide door according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a rear perspective view of a one-box type van having a step structure of a conventional vehicle slide door.

4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV of FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Car Body 2 Sliding Door 3 Floor 3a End 7 Step 7a End 8 Storage Space 8a Opening 10 Guide Rail

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A guide rail extending in the front-rear direction of a vehicle body is attached to an outer side surface of a vehicle body, and a slide door for sliding the guide rail to open and close a door opening is provided, and a floor surface of a vehicle compartment is below the door opening. In the step structure of the vehicle slide door in which a step is formed by providing a step between the floor surface and the step width direction end portion of the step so as to be close to the inner surface of the slide door, the floor surface and A step structure of a sliding door for a vehicle, characterized in that a storage space having an opening that opens laterally at the step and is substantially closed by a lower inner surface of the closed sliding door is formed.