JPH0717648Y2 - Scuff plate - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial field of application] The present invention relates to a structure of a scuff plate attached to an upper surface of a rocker panel of a vehicle.

(Prior Art) Generally, a scuff plate is used to wipe dirt such as sand and mud adhering to the soles of shoes when getting on a vehicle, to prevent slipping when getting on and off, and to protect the rocker panel of the body. In addition, it is attached to the upper surface of the rocker panel at the entrance / exit, and usually has a structure as shown in FIG.

In the figure, a scuff plate 1 is formed in a long plate shape with synthetic resin or the like, and is fixed with a screw or the like so as to cover the upper surface of a rocker panel 2 located under the entrance / exit of an automobile.

In this manner, the scuff plate 1 protects the rocker panel 2 from being damaged by the sole hitting the rocker panel 2 when getting on or off the vehicle. Further, the scuff plate 1 is provided on one side edge of the passenger compartment such as a carpet. It is used to fix interior parts.

[Problems to be solved by the device]

By the way, even if dirt such as sand and mud adhered to the sole of the shoe when riding is rubbed against the scuff plate 1 as described above, the dirt cannot be easily removed and the interior of the vehicle is often soiled.

In addition, the scuff plate 1 generally plays only the above-mentioned role in the vehicle compartment, which is a limited space, and is necessarily an advantageous structure in view of a vehicle design request to make maximum use of the limited space. I couldn't say that.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above points, and is mounted on the top surface of a rocker panel of a vehicle body,
An object of the present invention is to provide a scuff plate with a high added price, which protects the rocker panel and prevents dirt such as sand and mud adhering to the soles of the shoes when riding on the vehicle from being scattered inside the vehicle.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a scuff plate attached from above a rocker panel of a vehicle is provided with a substantially long plate-shaped main body, a storage portion for a brush provided in the main body, and the storage portion. It is composed of a brush that is detachably stored in the.

[Action]

According to the present invention, the brass is normally held integrally with the scuff plate, and when the brush is used, the brush stored in the storage portion provided in the main body is taken out and attached to the shoe when riding. It can wipe off dirt such as sand and mud.

Further, since this brush can be stored in the storage portion formed on the scuff plate when not in use, it is not necessary for a person getting in and out of the vehicle to carry such a shoe brush at all times in order to keep the vehicle interior clean. .

〔Example〕

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

FIG. 1 shows a scuff plate according to the present invention.
(A) is a perspective view and (B) is a schematic sectional view.

In the figure, the scuff plate 10 has a main body formed of synthetic resin or the like into a substantially long plate shape, and is fixed to a rocker panel 12 at the lower portion of the vehicle body by means such as screws (not shown).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1 (A), the scuff plate 10 is attached to the upper surface 12a of the rocker panel 12 that is exposed to the outside when the door 13 for getting in and out is opened so as to cover the upper surface 12a, When an impact or the like is applied to the upper surface 12a of the rocker panel 12 from above, the rocker panel 12 is protected so as not to be deformed or the like by the impact to the rocker panel 12 formed in the hollow body. There is.

The scuff plate 10 has a leg piece 10a protruding downward, and the rocker plate 1 is provided by the leg piece 10a.
A space portion 10b is defined between the upper surface and the upper surface of 2. Also, as shown in FIG. 1 (B), the side portion 10c of the scuff plate 10 on the passenger compartment side rises along the longitudinal direction to form a step portion and then further extends to the side portion. The edge is slightly bent downward, and the interior carpet 14 is pressed and fixed by the edge bent downward.

The scuff plate 10 according to the present invention further includes a brush 15 to be described later and a storage portion for storing the brush 15.

Referring again to FIG. 1 (A), the body of the scuff plate 10 has a storage opening formed in an elongated hole along the longitudinal direction.
16 is provided, and the storage opening 16 is
A brush 15 having a shape substantially matching the circumference of 16 is accommodated.

The brush 15 is formed in a thin plate shape so that the main body thereof can be housed in the housing port 16 by a resin having a certain degree of flexibility, and a large number of bristles 15a are planted on one surface. Further, near both ends of the main body, engaging claws 15b, 15b that engage with an inner edge portion (not shown) of the storage opening 16 are formed so as to integrally project with the brush main body. In addition, this brush 15
A notch 15c for hooking a finger is provided at one end of the.

As shown in FIG. 1 (B), the brush 15 thus formed is housed in the housing opening 16 of the scuff plate 10 with the surface on which the bristles 15a of the brush are planted facing down. It will be housed in the space 10b between the rocker panel 12. At that time, the storage port 16 is formed with a brush receiving portion 16a that extends once downward and projects to the inner circumference so that the back surface of the brush 15 does not protrude from the upper surface of the scuff plate 10, and is flush with the upper surface of the scuff plate 10. There is.

As a result, when the brush 15 is accommodated, the scuff plate 10 is integrated with the scuff plate 10 to protect the rocker panel 12 similarly to the conventional scuff plate.

Here, in order to use the brush 15 from the state shown in FIG. 1 (B), a finger is inserted into the notch 15c of the brush 15 and one of the engaging claws 15b is bent inward to make the engaging claw 15b. The brush 15 is taken out by releasing the engagement between the storage port 16 and the storage port 16. Then
For example, after wiping off dirt such as mud attached to shoes using the brush 15, the bristles 15a are again placed on the lower side and the brush 15 is stored in the storage port 1
By being pushed into 6, the engaging claw 15b engages with the inner edge of the storage opening 16, and the brush 15 can be stored in the space 10b of the scuff plate 10. Therefore, when not in use, the brush 15 is stored integrally with the scuff plate 10, so that the space between the rocker panel 12 and the scuff plate 10 can be effectively used for storage without disturbing, for example, getting on and off the vehicle. Will be done.

It should be noted that the storage portion of the brush does not necessarily have to be formed by cutting out the scuff plate in the form of pores as shown in this embodiment, and the storage portion has a shape and position suitable for storing the brush as appropriate. Can be selected.

FIG. 2 shows another embodiment of the scuff plate according to the present invention.

In the figure, the scuff plate 20 has a main body formed of synthetic resin or the like into a substantially long plate shape, and has a pocket portion 26 described later and a lid body 24 that closes an opening portion of the pocket portion 26 as a storage portion of the brush. Further, the brush 25 is housed in the pocket 26 while being held by the lid 24.

The scuff plate 20 is fixed to the rocker panel 12 at the lower part of the vehicle body by means such as screws (not shown), and when an impact or the like is applied to the upper surface 12a of the rocker panel 12 from above, The rocker panel 12 formed in the hollow body is protected so as not to be deformed.

The main body of the scuff plate 20 of this embodiment is formed with a brush storage portion for storing the brush 25. This storage portion has a bottom portion reaching near the upper surface 12a of the rocker panel 12, and the side wall 21 is erected upward so as to surround the bottom portion, so that the upper portion is formed as a pocket portion 26. There is.

The inside of the pocket portion 26 is partitioned by the partition plate 22 to a predetermined height so that shoe cream, a wipe cloth and the like (not shown) used together with the brush 25 can be stored in an organized manner.

As shown in FIG. 2 (B), the side portion 23 of the scuff plate 20 on the passenger compartment side rises in the longitudinal direction to form a step portion, and then extends further to the side portion. It is bent slightly downward, and the interior carpet 14 is pressed and fixed by this edge, and these roles play the above-mentioned first role.
It is common to the embodiment.

The brush 25 is composed of a main body formed of resin or the like in a thin plate shape so as to be accommodated in an accommodation groove of a lid body described later, and a large number of bristles 25a implanted on one surface of the main body, Its end 2
5b is formed as a handle portion.

Reference numeral 24 denotes a plate-like lid body formed in a shape substantially matching the opening of the pocket portion 26, and the brush 25 is provided on one surface of the lid body 24.
Is provided with a guide groove 24a formed in such a shape that both sides of the brush 25 can be sandwiched, and the brush 25 is inserted into the guide groove 24a. Is able to hold.

The lid 24 has an opening end of the pocket portion 26 so that its upper surface does not protrude from the upper surface of the scuff plate 20.
It is flush with the upper surface of the scuff plate 20 by lowering it by the thickness. Furthermore, this lid
If, for example, engaging claws are provided at both ends in the longitudinal direction of 24 and engaging holes (not shown) are provided at predetermined locations on the side wall of the pocket 26, the lid 24 can be securely attached to the pocket 26. It is possible and easy to attach and detach.

The scuff plate 20 of the present embodiment is configured as described above, and it is possible to wipe off dirt such as mud on shoes by using the brush 25 when getting on the vehicle, and at that time, the shoe cream and the wipe on the pocket portion 26. It is convenient to store the items.

When storing the brush 25, in the guide groove 24a of the lid 24,
As shown in FIG. 2 (A), the brush 25 is inserted in the direction of the arrow, and then the lid 24 is placed with the bristles 25a of the brush 25 on the lower side as shown in FIG. 2 (B). The lid body 24 is put over the opening of the pocket portion 26. Thereby, the brush 25 can be completely housed in the scuff plate 20, so that when the brush 25 is not used, for example, without interfering with getting on and off the vehicle, between the rocker panel 12 and the scuff plate 20. Space can be used effectively.

Further, since the brush 25 is configured separately from the scuff plate 20, even if the brush 25 is used for a long period of time and the portion of the brush or the like is damaged, only the brush 25 can be easily replaced. , Is highly practical.

[Effect of device]

As described above, the scuff plate of the present invention is attached to the upper surface of the rocker panel of the automobile body to protect the rocker panel, and the brush which is detachably accommodated in the brush accommodating portion provided in the scuff plate body. Because it is equipped with,
By using this brush as necessary, dirt such as sand and mud on shoes can be wiped off.

Therefore, according to the present invention, it is useful for keeping the inside of the vehicle clean, and it is possible to effectively use the space between the upper surface of the rocker panel to which the present scuff plate is attached and the door for getting on and off, which has a high added value. An excellent scuff plate will be provided.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 shows an embodiment of a scuff plate according to the present invention, (A) is a perspective view of a main part, and (B) is a schematic sectional view. 2A and 2B show another embodiment of the scuff plate according to the present invention. FIG. 2A is a perspective view of a main part and FIG. 2B is a schematic sectional view. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state in which a conventional scuff plate is attached to a rocker panel. 10, 20… Scuff plate; 12… Rocker panel; 10b… Space; 15,25… Brush; 21… Side wall; 24… Lid; 26… Pocket part.

Claims (3)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A body having a substantially elongated plate shape attached to the upper surface of a rocker panel of a vehicle body, a brush storage portion provided in the main body, and a brush detachably stored in the storage portion. A scuff plate that is characterized by 2. A substantially elongated plate-shaped main body having leg portions attached to the upper surface of a rocker panel of a vehicle body, a brush accommodating port formed in the upper surface of the main body, and a lower surface of the main body by the leg portions. A space portion formed between the rocker panel upper surface and
And a brush having a brush portion on one surface and a lid on the other surface, the brush portion having a shape substantially corresponding to the brush storage port, and the brush portion is stored in the space when the brush is stored. At the same time, the scuff plate is characterized in that the brush can be detachably accommodated in the main body by closing the storage opening of the main body by the lid of the brush. 3. A substantially elongated plate-shaped main body attached to the upper surface of a rocker panel of a vehicle body, an opening formed in the upper surface of the main body, a pocket portion having a side wall extending downward from the opening and a bottom portion. A lid that covers the opening; and a brush that is detachably attached via a holding portion formed on the back surface of the lid, and the lid is held on the back surface of the lid. The scuff plate is characterized in that the brush is stored in the pocket portion of the main body by closing the opening of the main body.