JPH0640029Y2 - Locking member for outfitting parts - Google Patents

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a locking member for an outfitting component used in an automobile or the like.

2. Description of the Related Art For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a garnish 1 as an outfitting component for an automobile may be attached to a vehicle body by a clip 2.

That is, the mounting portion 4 having the inverted T-shaped groove 3 is integrally formed on the back surface of the resin garnish 1, and the base portion 5 of the metal clip 2 is inserted and fixed therein, and the elastic head of the clip 2 is formed. The head portion 6 of the clip 2 is fitted to the pillar inner panel (not shown) by the portion 6 to fix the garnish 1 to the vehicle body.
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Problems to be Solved by the Invention The crop 2 is advantageous in that it can be easily attached without using bolts, but the garnish 1 and the clip 2 are advantageous.
However, there is a problem in that the cost is high because each is manufactured separately.

Further, compared with the case of fixing with bolts or the like, it can be attached by a simple work, but it is necessary to fix the clip 2 to the mounting portion 4 of the garnish 1 in advance, and in this respect, there is also a problem that it takes a lot of work steps. is there.

In view of this, the present invention provides a locking member for an outfitting component that can be easily attached to the outfitting component and can sufficiently cope with breakage and damage of the component, especially the attachment portion.

Means for Solving the Problems A clip part for attaching the main body of the outfitting component to a vehicle body is integrally formed on the back surface of the outfitting component body made of resin, and at the base side of the clip part, the clip portion is damaged due to breakage and damage. An engagement portion of the repair clip that enables the attachment of the repair clip is provided.

Action The clip part that is integrally formed on the back surface of the outfitting component body is locked to the vehicle body to perform the mounting work of the outfitting component.

In addition, when the clip portion is broken or damaged, it is dealt with by fixing the repair clip to the engaging portion provided on the base side of the clip portion.

Embodiment Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1, reference numeral 7 denotes a resin garnish body (equipment component body) attached to a rear pillar of an automobile.

On the back surface of the garnish body 7, a clip portion 8 for attaching the garnish body 7 to the rear pillar is integrally formed.

The clip portion 8 has a pair of legs 10 which are reinforced by ribs 9 and spread to both sides. The legs 10 are adjacent to each other and extend upwardly as a body portion 11 and are bent outward at the top. On the contrary, an elastic head 12 is formed.

Further, notches 13 are formed on both side walls on the base side of the body 11 extending from the above-mentioned leg portion 10 so that the shape of the damaged end face can be specified when the clip part 8 is damaged by an excessive load. .

Then, a repair clip 14 to be described later is provided between each of the legs 10.
A square-shaped engaging portion 15 into which the base portion of is fitted is formed.

The repair clip 14 is for avoiding replacing the entire garnish body 7 by fitting it into the engaging portion 15 when the clip portion 8 is broken or damaged at the notch portion 13 due to an excessive input load or the like. .

The repair clip 14 is a member made of resin and has a rectangular base portion 16 which is aligned with the engaging portion 15 and a body portion 17 which rises up from the base portion 17, and the tip of the body portion 17 is folded in two. An elastic head 18 is formed.

The body portion 17 is located between the body portions 11 of the clip portion 8.

According to the structure of the above-described embodiment, since the clip portion 8 is already integrally formed with the garnish body 7 at the manufacturing stage, it is necessary to attach the clip prior to attaching the garnish body 7. In comparison, the mounting work is speeded up, the number of parts is reduced, and the cost is reduced.

Further, if the clip portion 8 is integrally formed in this way, if the clip portion 8 is broken and damaged, there is a problem that the entire garnish body 7 is normally replaced. However, in this embodiment, the base portion of the repair clip 14 is replaced. There is no problem in that the garnish main body 7 can be attached by fitting 16 into the engaging portion 15 of the clip portion 8 which is broken or damaged.

When the clip portion 8 is broken at a certain place by the notch portion 13, or when the head portion 12 is damaged, the body portion 11 is broken from the notch portion 13 to obtain a constant fracture end face shape. Therefore, unnecessary damage to the garnish body 7 can be avoided, and when the repair clip 14 is attached, interference with the remaining portion of the break is prevented.

Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the following description, the same components as those in the first embodiment are designated by the same reference numerals.

The clip portion 8 integrally formed on the back surface of the resin garnish main body 7 forms the locking pieces 20 reinforced by the ribs 19 so as to extend in the horizontal direction, and the left and right base parts of the locking pieces 20 are formed. The forming portion 15 is formed.

The engaging portion 15 mainly engages with the clip portion 8 and the locking piece 20.
The base of the repair clip 21 made of metal that enables the garnish body 7 to be attached to the vehicle body when the garnish is broken or damaged.
The bases 22 and 22 are provided with bent portions 23 that give elastic force when they are attached to the engaging portions 15.

Therefore, also in this embodiment, since the clip portion 8 is integrally formed with the garnish body 7, the number of parts and the number of working steps can be reduced, and the locking piece 20 is broken.
Even when it is damaged, the repair clip 21 allows the garnish body 7 to be attached to the vehicle body.

Next, a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

The clip portion 8 on the back surface of the resin garnish main body 7 in this embodiment is formed by integrally forming a locking piece 25 which rises from behind and extends substantially horizontally on a leg portion 24 having a substantially H-shaped cross section. A rib 26 is provided on the vertical wall of the leg portion 24, and two ribs 27 are also provided in the longitudinal direction of the locking piece 25 for reinforcement.

The horizontal wall of the leg 24 is a rear clip 27 described later.
Is configured as the engaging portion 28 of the.

The repair clip portion 27 is made of a steel plate material, and the engaging portion
It is a substantially S-shaped member that extends in a substantially horizontal direction a locking portion 30 corresponding to the locking piece 25 in a holding portion 29 that sandwiches 28, and retains on the upper surface and the lower surface of the holding portion 29. Return section for
Are provided respectively.

Also in this embodiment, since the clip portion 8 is integrally formed on the garnish main body 7, the number of parts and the number of assembling steps can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and when the clip portion 8 is damaged or the like. However, it becomes possible to attach the repair clip 27 easily and surely and attach the garnish body 7 to the vehicle body.

Next, a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. This embodiment is applied to a kicking plate as an outfitting component. The clip portion 8 on the back surface of the kicking plate body 70 has a cross-section arrow shape and a periphery of the locking portion 33 (the clip portion 8).
The engaging portions 34, 34 are integrally formed in the kicking plate body 70 in a J-shape and an inverted J-shape so as to sandwich the base part) from both sides.

Specifically, the engaging portions 34, 34 are provided with an inward flange portion 34b at the upper edge of the vertical wall portion 34a.

Here, the base of the locking portion 33 has a cutout portion on one side wall.
13 are provided. The cutout portion 13 has a dimension d in the height direction up to the lower surface of the flange portion 34b, and the base portion of the locking portion 33 that remains when the locking portion 33 should be damaged. A base portion 36 (thickness d ') of a repair clip 35 described later is inserted between 33a and the flange 34b (d' is the same value as d but a slightly larger value).

If necessary, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the vertical wall portion 34
The shelf 34c may be provided inside the base of a.

The repair clip 35 includes a locking head portion 37 corresponding to the locking portion 33 and a horizontal plate-shaped base portion 36, and is inserted into the locking portion 34 of the clip portion 8.

A hole 39 is formed in the side sill 38 to which the kicking plate body 70 is attached, and a grommet is formed in this hole 39.
40 is fitted and the kicking plate body 7 is attached by inserting and locking the locking 33 of the clip portion 8 or the locking head 37 of the repair clip 35 into the insertion hole 41 of the gutmet 40.

Therefore, also in this embodiment, since the clip portion 8 is integrally formed on the kicking plate body 70, the number of parts and the number of assembling steps can be reduced, and the cost can be reduced.

If the locking portion 33 of the clip portion 8 is unexpectedly subjected to a large load and the locking portion 33 is damaged in the cutout 13, the base portion 33a of the locking portion 33 remaining under the cutout portion 13 is damaged.
And the engaging portion 34 of the clip portion 8 between the repair clip
If the base 36 of 35 is inserted, the base 33a of the locking portion 33 will surely repair the clip to the kicking plate body 70.
35 can be attached and the kicking plate body 70 can be reused.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, but can be applied to the equipment parts other than the garnish and the kicking plate.

Effects of the Invention As described above, according to the present invention, since the clip portion is integrally formed on the outfitting component body, the number of parts and the number of assembling steps can be reduced as compared with the case where the clips are separately used. There is an effect that low cost becomes possible.

Further, by providing the engagement portion of the repair clip on the base side of the clip portion, the problem that the entire outfitting component cannot be used if the clip portion is damaged, etc. is solved, and if the repair clip is used, it is possible to attach the repairing component to the vehicle body. There is an effect that can be attached.

[Brief description of drawings]

1 to 11 show an embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the second embodiment, and FIGS.
FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment, FIG. 3 is a perspective view, and FIG.
Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line IV-IV in Fig. 5, Fig. 5 is a plan view of the clip portion, Fig. 6 is a side view when the repair clip is attached, Fig. 7 is a bottom view of the repair clip, and Figs. 4 shows an embodiment, FIG. 8 is a perspective view, FIG. 9 is an assembly perspective view on the vehicle body side, and FIG. 10 (a) is a sectional view taken along line XX of FIG.
Fig. 10 (b) is Fig. 8 X- with the repair clip inserted.
FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line X, FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. 9, and FIG. 12 is a perspective view of the prior art. 7 …… Garnish main body (outfitting parts main body), 8 …… Clip part, 14,21,27,35 …… Repair clip.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A clip part for attaching the fitting part body to a vehicle body is integrally formed on the back surface of the resinous fitting part body, and at the base side of the clip part, when the clip part breaks and breaks, the fitting part body is attached to the vehicle body. A locking member for an outfitting component, which is provided with an engaging portion of a repair clip that enables attachment.