JPH0710517U - clip - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To improve workability and reduce costs. [Structure] In a clip C in which a base 5 that can be inserted into a mounting hole 3 of a dash silencer 1 and pressing pieces 4a and 4b that sandwich the periphery of the mounting hole 3 are arranged above and below the clip 5, the entire clip C is inserted via a hinge 6. To divide. Then, the clip C is inserted into the mounting hole 3 in a bent state, and then the whole is deformed into an aligned state, so that the clip C is assembled to the dash silencer 1 in a sandwiched state.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 This device relates to a clip.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 For example, when fixing an automobile dash silencer to a body panel, a clip is fitted into a mounting hole that penetrates the dash silencer at an appropriate position, and this clip is engaged with a stud bolt or the like that is erected from the body panel side. It was designed to fix the dash silencer. As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, many of the clips used here are of a split type that sandwiches the dash silencer 30 from above and below. In this type, both the upper one (upper holder 31) and the lower one (lower holder 32) have flange portions 31a and 32a having a diameter larger than that of the mounting hole 33, and they are fitted to each other in a retaining state. It has a structure in which large and small cylindrical portions 31b and 32b that fit together are erected, and a pair of claw pieces 34 face each other on the inner wall surface of the cylindrical portion 32b on the small diameter side that fits inward, and are erected from the body panel. The stud bolt 35 is engaged with the stud bolt 35.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 However, since the clip having the above-mentioned configuration has the upper and lower holders 31 and 32, it is not preferable in terms of handling or cost. Further, since the work is performed on both front and back surfaces of the dash silencer 30, workability is poor. In particular, not only the dash silencer 30 but also a work environment in which the work on one surface is restricted by another member to be attached, such a type requiring double-sided work may be extremely inconvenient. is there.

The present invention has been devised and devised in view of the above problems, and an object thereof is to provide a clip which is excellent in workability and can be expected to reduce cost.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 To achieve the above object, the structure of the present invention is such that a base portion that can be inserted into a mounting hole penetrating in a proper position of a member to be mounted and a base portion that is protruded above and below the base portion and that extends around the mounting hole from above and below. A clip comprising a pair of holding parts to be sandwiched, the whole of which is divided by a dividing surface parallel to the axis of the base, and the divided portions are connected by a hinge piece so that they can be bent and aligned. Then, it is formed so that it can be assembled to the member to be attached by deforming the bent state from the bent state to the aligned state in the attachment hole.

[0006]

[Action]

 Normally, the above-mentioned clip is bent around the hinge piece and can be inserted into the mounting hole of the mounted member in this state. When the clip is deformed to the aligned state in this inserted state, the base part is housed in the mounting hole and both pressing parts are pressed down around the mounting hole from above and below and the whole assembly is assembled.

[0007]

[Effect of device]

 The effects of the present invention are as follows. Since the entire clip is bendably connected and aligned in the mounting hole, work can be performed on one surface side of the mounted member, resulting in excellent workability. Since the clip is composed of a single part, it is advantageous in handling and cost.

[0008]

【Example】

 Embodiments embodying the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the entire clip. In this example, a clip C of a type in which a dash silencer 1 of an automobile is fixed by using a stud bolt 2 is shown and described.

The entire clip C is integrally molded of a synthetic resin material, and the entire structure is such that a base 5 that can be inserted into a mounting hole 3 formed in a proper position of the dash silencer 1 and a periphery of the mounting hole 3 from above and below. It is composed of a holding portion 4 which is held, and is opened in both upper and lower directions so that the stud bolt 2 can be inserted therethrough. Further, as shown in the figure, although the entire clip C is vertically divided along the center of the base portion 5, a thin hinge 6 is provided on one end side so that the clip C can be bent and connected.

The base portion 5 is formed to have a cylindrical shape that can be substantially adhered to the inner surface of the mounting hole 3, and the stud bolt 2 can be inserted therein. Further, on the side surface of the base portion 5, a plurality of openings for lightening are provided in order to reduce the material.

The holding portion 4 is composed of a first holding piece 4 a and a second holding piece 4 b arranged above and below the base portion 5 in the figure. The thin hinge 6 described above is formed along the surface that divides the clip C in the central portion of the first pressing piece 4a. The first pressing pieces 4a are symmetrically projected on both sides of the thin hinge 6 in the form of long pieces, and both are formed to have an approximately same width as the diameter of the mounting hole 3 and a projection length longer than the hole diameter. Further, a through hole 7 is formed in the center of the first pressing piece 4a so as to pass through the thin hinge 6 and the tip side of the stud bolt 2 is loosely inserted.

The second pressing piece 4b extends around the lower end edge of the base 5 in a brim shape, and has a diameter larger than the mounting hole 3 and smaller than the first pressing piece 4a when the clip C is aligned. Is formed into a disc shape. In addition, a pair of holding means for holding the clip C in an aligned state is provided at symmetrical positions at both opposing portions of the divided second pressing piece 4b. That is, the elastically deformable locking claws 8 project diagonally from the opposite edges of the divided second pressing piece 4b, and the locking claws 8 can be engaged on the opposite sides. The engaging recess 9 is provided as a recess. Further, a pair of claw pieces 10 which can be engaged with the stud bolt 2 are formed so as to face each other at the boundary edge between the second pressing piece 4b and the base portion 5.

Next, the operation and effect of the first embodiment configured as described above will be described. When the clip C is attached to the dash silencer 1, first, the dash silencer 1 is attached to the body as shown in FIG. Along the panel, and in this case, the mounting hole 3 and the recess 11 arranged at the corresponding position on the body panel side are fitted together.

After that, with the entire clip C in the bent state, the tip side of the first pressing piece 4a is thrust into the mounting hole 3 and abutted against the surface of the concave portion 11, while the tip side of the second pressing piece 4b. To the front side of the dash silencer 1. Then, when the clip C is pressed toward the mounting hole 3 side as shown in FIG. 4, the clip C is gradually deformed in a direction in which it is aligned. During this time, the tip of the first pressing piece 4a slips between the dash silencer 1 and the body panel while sliding on the surface of the concave portion 11 and shifts to the aligned state. It is pinched. Further, when the clip C is brought into the aligned state, the stud bolt 2 is pinched through the base portion 5 and the through hole 7 and engages with both the claw pieces 10. Further, as the clip C enters the aligned state, the locking claw 8 automatically engages with the engaging recessed portion 9, so that the aligned state of the clip C is maintained. Thus, the clip C is attached to the dash silencer 1. After that, the protruding stud bolts 2 may be used as needed to mount other components.

FIGS. 5 and 6 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which a clip C is integrally provided with a leg portion 12 as a fixing means for fixing to the body panel side. . The leg portion 12 hangs on the lower surface of the second pressing piece 4b and is symmetrically divided. The leg portion 12 is composed of a substrate 13 and elastic leg pieces 14 protruding from both lower end edges of the substrate 13 in an anchor shape. Both elastic leg pieces 14 can be flexibly deformed in the recess direction, and are fitted into a mounting hole (not shown) provided in a member which is symmetrical to the mounting in a state of preventing slippage.

The other structure is the same as that of the second embodiment, and the same operational effect can be exhibited.

FIG. 7 shows a third embodiment of the present invention. In this example, the clip C is formed by dividing the clip C into three parts, and a base portion 5 formed into a substantially U-shaped table and a pair of holding portions 4 on both sides thereof are bent by hinges 6 and Connected to be compatible. The configuration is the same as in the first and second embodiments except that the attachment hole 3 of the attached member is a square hole, and the same effects can be achieved.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiment, and various modifications can be made. For example, the holding means can be omitted, and the means for fixing to the fixing portion such as the body panel can be variously modified and can be further omitted.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a clip

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the clip in alignment.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing the clip in a bent state.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a partially broken state of an assembled state.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a bent state of the clip according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the clip in the aligned state.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a clip according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a conventional clip assembling work.

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after assembly.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 ... Dash silencer 3 ... Mounting hole 4 ... Holding part 5 ... Base part 6 ... Hinge

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A base portion that can be inserted into a mounting hole that is formed at a proper position in a member to be mounted, and a pair of pressing portions that are vertically opposed to the base portion and that sandwich the periphery of the mounting hole from above and below. The entire clip is divided by a dividing surface parallel to the axis of the base, and the divided portions are bent and aligned by hinge pieces so that they can be aligned with each other. A clip which is formed so that it can be attached to a member to be attached by deforming it from the to the aligned state.