JPH09175168A - Window structure and constituting member for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a window structure for a vehicle which can facilitate working while lightening weight, by decreasing a number of part kinds, facilitating mounting, decreasing finish man-hours of a window plate, and lessening a width of a lower molding. SOLUTION: A protruded part 20 is formed in a lower end part of a window plate 1, a plurality of retainers 21 of the same shape are mounted along an opening edge of a car body panel 2, the protruded part 20 of the window plate 1 is brought into contact with a window plate opposed part 23 of partly the retainer 21 to make positioning, to be secured by a bonding agent 5, also lock parts 31, 32 of a lower molding 11 are locked to a molding lock part 24 of the retainer 21, so as to be mounted.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a window structure used for a fixed window of a vehicle, and more particularly to a window structure used for a front window or a rear window of a vehicle and its constituent members.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art FIGS. 5 and 6 show a conventional window structure,
FIG. 5A is a perspective view showing the lower portion of the rear window,
(B) is the BB sectional drawing, FIG. 6 (a) is AA, C-
C, DD sectional drawing, (b) is EE sectional drawing.

In FIGS. 5 and 6, reference numeral 1 denotes a window plate which is formed in a shape slightly larger than the window opening 3 of the vehicle body panel 2. The opaque colored layer 4 formed on the outer periphery of the back surface and the flange portion of the vehicle body panel 2. Adhesive 5 between 2a
Is fixed. 6 is a dam rubber.

Along the lower edge of the window plate 1,
Mounting holes 7 are formed in the vehicle body panel 2, of which B
The grommet portion 25 of the spacer 8 is attached to two places on both sides corresponding to the -B portion, and the attaching member 9 having the grommet portion 25 at the other plural places corresponding to the AA, CC, and DD portions. Is attached and fixed by the tapping screw 10. A stopper portion 8a is formed at an upper end portion of the spacer 8 and abuts on a lower end portion of the window plate 1 to support the window plate 1 so as not to move downward.

A lower molding 11 is composed of a metal plate core 12 and a resin portion 13 covering the core 12, and a main body 14 located corresponding to the outer periphery of the lower portion of the window plate 1 and a connecting portion 15 interposed therebetween. The mounting seat portion 16 extends. A mounting hole 17 is formed in the mounting seat portion 16, and is mounted on the vehicle body panel 2 by the tapping screw 10 via the spacer 8 at the position BB in FIG. 5A and the mounting member 9 at other positions. Reference numeral 18 denotes a side window molding, which is attached along the upper portion and both side portions of the window plate 1, and the lower end portion thereof is inserted into the main body portion 14 of the lower molding 11. Reference numeral 19 is a trunk panel.

In the conventional window structure as described above, the grommet portion 25 of the spacer 8 is provided in the mounting hole 7 of the vehicle body panel 2.
After the grommet portion 25 of the attachment member 9 is inserted and attached, the window plate 1 to which the adhesive 5 is attached is positioned so that the lower end portion of the window plate 1 is brought into contact with the stopper portion 8a of the spacer 8 to be positioned. Attach to part 2a.
In this state, the lower molding 11 is placed so that the main body portion 14 is located along the lower end portion of the window plate 1, and the tapping screw 10 is passed through the mounting hole 17 of the mounting seat portion 16 of the lower molding 11 and the spacer 8 and the mounting portion. The member 9 is screwed and fixed.

On the other hand, the window molding 18 is attached along the upper portion and the side portion of the window plate 1, and then the end portion is inserted into the main body portion 14 of the lower molding 11. By curing the adhesive 5 in this state, the window plate 1 is fixed to the vehicle body panel 2 to complete the window.

In the conventional window structure as described above, two types of parts, the spacer 8 and the mounting member 9, are required for mounting, and there are many types of parts. Since it is necessary for the spacer 8 to support the window plate 1 without inserting the tapping screw 10, the grommet portion 25 does not rattle into the mounting hole 7, is fitted and fixed in a tight state, and is hard and strong. However, as a reaction to this, the grommet portion 25 is inserted into the mounting hole 7 tightly, resulting in poor workability. Further, since the spacer 8 and the attachment hole 7 for the attachment member 9 are formed in substantially the same shape, the spacer 8 and the attachment member 9 are formed.
There is a case that the position of is wrongly attached. Further, the lower end portion of the window plate 1 needs to be finished for positioning over the entire lower portion, resulting in a large number of finishing steps. Further, since the lower molding 11 is formed to have a wide width, there are problems that a large jig is required for many materials and processing thereof, and complicated forming and forming of mounting holes are also required.

[0009]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In order to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to loosen the outer shape of the grommet portion to the mounting hole before the tapping screw is inserted to facilitate the mounting, and for the window plate. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle window structure and a structural member that can reduce the number of finishing steps, reduce the number of parts, reduce the width of the lower molding to reduce the weight, and facilitate the processing.

[0010]

The present invention provides the following vehicle window structure and constituent members. (1) A window plate having a plurality of positioning protrusions protruding from its lower end in its extension direction and attached to an opening edge of a vehicle body panel with an adhesive via an opaque colored layer formed on the outer periphery of the back surface. A mounting portion that faces the lower end of the window plate and that is attached to the vehicle body panel at a plurality of positions including the facing position of the protruding portion while keeping a gap between them, and abutting against the protruding portion at a position facing the protruding portion. , A plurality of retainers of substantially the same shape having a window plate facing portion facing away from the lower end portion of the window plate at other positions, and a molding locking portion projecting outward of the window plate facing portion, and a window. A decorative portion that covers the outer peripheral portion of the plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer from outside the vehicle, and the molding locking Vehicle window structure and having a elongated lower molding having a securing portion secured to. (2) The vehicle window structure according to (1) above, in which two projecting portions of the window plate are formed. (3) The vehicle window structure according to (1) or (2), wherein the retainer molding locking portion is formed on one side or both sides of the window plate facing portion. (4) The projection shape of the molding locking portion of the retainer onto the extended surface of the window plate is a shape that does not overlap with the shape of the window plate at the mounting position, according to any one of the above (1) to (3). Vehicle window structure. (5) The vehicle window structure according to any one of the above (1) to (4), wherein the lower molding has a long cover extending to the vehicle body panel side on the side opposite to the window plate. (6) A plurality of positioning projections attached to the opening edge of the vehicle body panel and projecting in the extension direction at the lower end portion are provided, and these projection portions are spaced from each other along the circumferential direction of the lower end portion. The window plate for a vehicle window structure according to (1) above, which is provided. (7) Facing the lower end of the window plate, being attached to the vehicle body panel at a plurality of positions including the facing position of the projecting part with a space therebetween, and contacting the projecting part at a position facing the projecting part, The retainer for a vehicle window structure according to (1) above, which has a window plate facing portion that is separated from the lower end portion of the window plate at other positions, and a molding locking portion that projects to the outside of the vehicle. (8) The vehicle according to (1) above, which has a decorative portion that covers the outer peripheral portion of the window plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer from the outside of the vehicle, and a locking portion that is locked by the molding locking portion. Lower molding for window structure.

The vehicle window structure of the present invention is applied to the structure of the lower portion of the fixed window of the vehicle, and is particularly suitable as the structure of the lower portion of the front window or the rear window.

In the vehicle window structure of the present invention, it is preferable that a plurality of mounting holes are formed in the vehicle body panel so as to face the lower end portion of the window plate, and the mounting portions of the retainer are mounted in the mounting holes. The retainer mounting part has a grommet structure and can be mounted on the vehicle body panel with a tapping screw.

The window plate has a shape substantially corresponding to the window opening of the vehicle body panel, has a size slightly larger than the inner peripheral edge of the window opening, forms an opaque print layer on the outer peripheral portion on the back surface side, and adheres via this opaque print layer. It is preferably attached to the opening edge of the vehicle body panel with an agent. It is preferable that one positioning protrusion is formed on the lower end portion of the window plate so as to project in the extension direction, and the positioning protrusions are distributed to both sides with respect to the center in the vehicle width direction, but may be three or more. .

In the retainer, the window plate facing portion and the molding locking portion extend from the mounting portion to the window plate side, and the window plate facing portion abuts the protruding portion of the window plate at a position facing the protruding portion of the window plate. At the position, the molding locking portion is formed so as to face away from the lower end portion of the window plate, and to project toward the vehicle outer side than the window plate facing portion.
It is preferable that the molding locking portion is formed on one or both sides of the window plate facing portion in a shape that locks with the lower molding so that the projection shape of the window plate on the extended surface does not overlap with the window plate.

The lower molding has a structure in which the decorative portion and the locking portion are integrated, and it is preferable that the lower molding is formed so as to be locked to the molding locking portion of the retainer by utilizing elastic deformation. Further, the lower molding preferably includes a cover extending from the opposite side of the window plate to the vehicle body panel side of the main body that covers the outer peripheral portion of the window plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer from the vehicle exterior side.

In the above vehicle window structure, first, a plurality of retainers are attached by inserting the grommet portions into the attachment holes formed at intervals along the opening edge of the vehicle body panel, and fixed by tapping screws or the like. The plate facing portion is arranged toward the window opening side. On the other hand, the window plate with the adhesive attached to the opaque colored layer is attached to the opening edge of the vehicle body panel, and the adhesive is cured with the protruding part abutting against the window plate facing part of the retainer facing this and being positioned. And sticks. When mounting the lower molding, the decorative part is attached so as to cover the outer peripheral edge of the window plate and the molding locking part of the retainer by locking the locking part to the molding locking part of the retainer. Complete.

In the above vehicle window structure, since the retainer having the same structure (same shape) can be used,
Since the number of parts is reduced and the retainer can support the window plate in a state where it is firmly fixed with the tapping screw, the retainer's mounting part does not require the conventional strong toughness and firmness, which makes installation work easier. It will be easier. Since only the protruding portion of the window plate needs to be finished for positioning with a grinder or the like, the number of finishing steps is reduced. Since the lower molding has a structure that covers the outer peripheral portion of the window plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer, the width is smaller than the conventional one, and the weight is reduced and the amount of material used is also reduced.

[0018]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 4 show a window structure of an embodiment, FIG. 1 (a) is a perspective view showing a state in which a trunk lid of a lower portion of a rear window is removed, (b) is a front view of a window plate, and FIG. 1A is a plan view showing a mounting state in which a lower molding is omitted in a BB portion of FIG. 1, FIG. 3B is a BB sectional view of FIGS. 1 and 2, and FIG.
2A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FB in FIG. 2, and FIG.
C-C and DD sectional drawing, FIG.4 (a) is EE of FIG.
Sectional drawing, (b) is a BB sectional view of FIG. 1 showing a state during mounting, (c) is a partial sectional view showing a modified example, and the same reference numerals as in FIGS. 5 and 6 are the same or equivalent. Shows the part.

The window plate 1 has a shape substantially corresponding to the window opening 3 of the vehicle body panel 2, is formed in a shape slightly larger than the window opening 3, and the opaque colored layer 4 is formed on the outer peripheral portion of the back surface. Same as, but 2 on both sides of the bottom edge
Positioning protrusions 20 are provided at points (corresponding positions B-B), and the lower end portion thereof has a positioning finish.

The vehicle body panel 2 is formed in substantially the same manner as the conventional one, and is formed along the lower end of the window plate 1 along the lines A--A and B.
A plurality of mounting holes 7 are formed at positions -B, C-C, and D-D, and the window plate 1 is bonded to the flange portion 2a formed at the opening edge with the adhesive 5.

The retainer 21 includes a mounting portion 22 mounted on the vehicle body panel 2, a window plate facing portion 23 facing the lower end portion of the window plate 1, and the window plate facing portion 2 on both sides of the window plate facing portion 23.
The molding engaging portion 24 projecting to the outside of the vehicle than 3 is integrally formed of a hard resin having high elasticity such as polyacetal resin or nylon resin, and the plurality of retainers 21 are all formed in the same shape. .

The mounting portion 22 of the retainer 21 has a grommet portion 25 which is inserted into the mounting hole 7, and after being inserted into the mounting hole 7, the tapping screw 10 expands the outer shape of the grommet portion 25 and is mounted on the vehicle body panel 2. It is like this. The tip end portion of the window plate facing portion 23 is shown in FIG. 2 in a state in which the tip end portion of the facing portion 23 is attached to the position BB in FIG. 1 where the protrusion portion 20 exists. The window plate 1 is positioned and supported by making contact with the tip. The other A-A, C-C, and D-D positions, which correspond to B-B in FIG. 2 (a), are separated from the lower end of the window plate 1 as shown in FIG. 3 (b). Are configured to face each other.

The molding engaging portion 24 has A-A and B-
All of the B, CC and DD positions are shown in FIG.
The portion corresponding to FB in (a) has the cross-sectional shape of FIG. 3 (a), and the engaging portions 27 and 28 project to the window plate 1 side of the rising portion 26 and the opposite side thereof. The amount of protrusion of the engaging portion 27 toward the window plate 1 is such that the projected shape of the extended portion of the window plate 1 does not overlap the shape of the window plate 1.

The lower molding 11 is formed by bending a core material 12 made of an elastic metal plate into a C-shaped cross section and folding back both side edges to form locking portions 31 and 32. It is configured to engage the stop portion 24. The main body portion 14 is formed by forming the coating resin portion 13 made of a resin having weather resistance so as to cover the outside of the core material 12 as described above. And main body 1
4, soft resin lips 33, 34 extend to the window plate 1 side and the opposite trunk lid 19 side, and a cover 35 made of soft resin extends from the lower end portion of the locking portion 32 side to the vehicle body panel 2 side. Is formed integrally with the. The exterior side of the lower molding 10 is the decorative portion 36.
Therefore, it is configured to cover the outer peripheral portion of the window plate 1 and the molding locking portion 24 of the retainer 21.

In the above-mentioned vehicle window structure, first, the grommet portion 25 of the retainer 21 is inserted into the mounting hole 7 formed along the opening edge of the vehicle body panel 2 and fixed by the tapping slew 10 to make a plurality of members. The retainers 21 are firmly attached to the vehicle body panel 2 at intervals, and the window plate facing portion 23 is arranged so as to face the window opening 3 side.

On the other hand, the liquid adhesive 5 is discharged in a string shape along the dam rubber 6 and adhered onto the opaque colored layer 4 on the outer periphery of the back surface of the window plate 1, and the adhesive 5 is applied to the flange portion of the vehicle body panel 2. The window plate 1 is attached to the opening edge of the vehicle body panel 2 so as to be fixed to the protruding portion 2a.
0 is brought into contact with the window plate facing portion 23 of the retainer 21 at the BB position for positioning.

At this time, the window plate 1 is attached to the window opening 3
The mounting shape of the molding locking portion 24 of the retainer 21 onto the window plate 1 does not overlap the shape of the window plate 1 at the mounting position. 1 is mounted without interfering with the molding locking portion 24, and the protruding portion 20 can be brought into contact with the window plate facing portion at the BB position.

At the above mounting position, the window plate 1
Is the two retainers 2 at the BB position where they abut the protrusion 20.
1, the retainer 21 at the position BB is firmly fixed so that the tapping screw 10 expands the outer shape of the grommet portion 25 and bites it into the edge of the mounting hole 7. Therefore, the outer shape of the grommet portion 25 of the retainer 21 is formed to be slightly smaller than the edge shape of the mounting hole 7 so that the grommet portion 25 can be easily inserted into the mounting hole 7. Securely and stably installed with the tapping screw.

Other positions (A-A, C-C, D-D positions)
Since the window plate facing portion 23 of the retainer 21 is kept away from the window plate 1, only the protrusion 20 is involved in the positioning of the window plate 1. Therefore, the window plate 1 does not need to be finished for positioning over the entire lower edge portion, and only the protruding portion 20 needs to be finished, which reduces the number of finishing steps.

With the window plate 1 attached and positioned as described above, the window plate 1 is temporarily fixed. Next, the molding locking portion 2 of the retainer 21
Attach the lower molding 11 to 4. As shown in FIG. 4B, the lower molding 11 is mounted with the lower lid 11 opened with the trunk lid 19 open.
One (window plate 1 side) locking part 31 is engaged with one (window plate 1 side) engaging part 27 of the molding locking part 24 of the retainer 23, and the opposite side locking part 32 is indicated by arrow a. By pushing in the direction, the elastic deformation is utilized to engage the engaging portion 28.

The spring back of the locking portion 32 causes the locking portions 31 and 32 to engage with the engaging portions 27 and 28, so that the lower molding 11 is locked to the molding locking portion 24. As a result, the lip 33 contacts the window plate 1 and shields it. Although the tip of the cover 35 is curved and abuts the retainer 21 as shown in FIG. 4C, it does not have to be shielded. The cover 35 is previously shown in FIG.
You may form in a curved shape like this. Also, by closing the trunk lid 19 in the direction of arrow b, the lip 3
4 comes into contact with the trunk lid 19 and shields it.

When the above-mentioned attached state is maintained, the adhesive 5 is cured and the window plate 1 is completely fixed, and the window structure is completed. The lower molding 11 is attached with the adhesive 5
You may carry out after hardening of.

In the vehicle window structure thus constructed, the outer surface side of the lower molding 11 becomes the decorative portion 36, and the window plate facing portion 23 of the retainer 21, the molding locking portion 24, the adhesive 5, etc. are cluttered. The composition is cut off to keep the beauty. When the trunk lid 19 is opened, the cover 35 also shields and keeps a beautiful appearance.

In the above vehicle window structure, since the retainer 21 having the same structure can be used, the number of types of parts is reduced, and the grommet portion 25 of the retainer 21 is loosely formed with respect to the mounting hole 7. Also, since the window plate 1 can be supported in a state of being fixed by the tapping screw 10, the retainer 21 can be easily mounted when it is mounted on the vehicle body panel. Since the window plate 1 only needs to have a positioning finish for the protrusions 20, the number of finishing steps is reduced. Further, since the lower molding 11 has a structure that covers the outer peripheral portion of the window plate 1 and the molding locking portion 24 of the retainer 21, the width is smaller than the conventional one, and the weight is reduced and the amount of material used is also reduced.

In the above embodiment, the window plate 1
Has two protrusions 20, but may have three or more protrusions.
Further, although the retainer 21 is formed by separating the mounting portion 22, the window plate facing portion 23, and the molding locking portion 24, the window plate facing portion 23 and the molding locking portion 24 may be formed above the mounting portion 22. . The retainer 21 is preferably integrally formed of a hard and elastic resin such as a polyacetal resin or a polyamide (nylon) resin.

As the core material 12 of the lower molding 11, a roll-formed product of stainless steel, an extruded product of aluminum, an extruded product of hard resin or the like can be used. As the main body portion 14, those obtained by forming the coating resin portion 13 on the core material 12 by extrusion molding can be used. When the hard resin is used, the core material can be formed by the hard resin.

As the resin portion 13, a hard resin such as hard PVC, a gloss resin, or a black resin can be used. Lips 33, 34 and cover 35 are made of soft PVC, EPDM
It is possible to use a soft resin (including rubber) such as, and it is particularly preferable to use a material having lubricity such as silicon rubber.

[0038]

In the vehicle window structure of the present invention, the window plate is provided with the positioning projection, and the window plate is supported by the retainer of the same shape having the window plate facing portion that abuts against the projection. Since the long lower molding is locked to the molding locking part of the retainer, the number of parts is reduced,
A vehicular window structure that can reduce the number of finishing steps of the window plate, reduce the width of the lower molding to reduce the weight, and facilitate the processing can be obtained.

When two projecting portions of the window plate are formed, the number of finishing steps for the outer peripheral edge of the window plate can be minimized and the window plate can be positioned efficiently.

Further, by forming the molding locking portion of the retainer on one side or both sides of the window plate facing portion, the retainer can have a small and simple structure.

The projection shape of the molding locking portion of the retainer on the extended surface of the window plate does not overlap with the shape of the window plate, so that the window plate can be easily attached after the retainer is attached.

Further, if a cover is provided on the side opposite to the window plate of the lower molding, it is possible to shield the cluttered structure when the trunk lid is opened and maintain a beautiful appearance.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing a lower portion of a rear window having a window structure according to an embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a front view of a window plate.

2A is a plan view showing a mounting state in which a lower molding is omitted in BB of FIG. 1, and FIG. 2B is a sectional view taken along BB of FIGS. 1 and 2.

3A is a sectional view taken along line FB in FIG. 2, and FIG. 3B is a sectional view taken along lines AA, CC, and DD in FIG.

4A is a sectional view taken along line EE of FIG. 1, FIG. 4B is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG. 1 showing a state during mounting, and FIG. 4C is a partial sectional view showing a modified example. is there.

5A is a perspective view showing a lower portion of a conventional rear window, and FIG. 5B is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

FIG. 6 (a) is AA, CC, DD of FIG. 1 (a).
Sectional drawing, (b) is an EE sectional view.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Window plate 2 Body panel 3 Window opening 4 Opaque colored layer 5 Adhesive 6 Dam rubber 7, 17 Mounting hole 8 Spacer 9 Mounting member 10 Tapping screw 11 Lower molding 12 Core material 13 Coating resin part 14 Main body part 15 Connecting part 16 Mounting seat Part 18 Window molding 19 Trunk lid 20 Projection part 21 Retainer 22 Mounting part 23 Window plate facing part 24 Molding locking part 25 Grommet part 26 Standing part 27, 28 Engaging part 31, 32 Engaging part 33, 34 Lip 35 Cover 36 Decoration

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A lower end portion having a plurality of positioning protrusions protruding in its extension direction, and is attached to an opening edge of a vehicle body panel with an adhesive via an opaque colored layer formed on the outer periphery of the back surface. The window plate, a mounting portion that faces the lower end portion of the window plate, and is attached to the vehicle body panel at a plurality of positions including the facing position of the projecting portion with a space therebetween, and at the position facing the projecting portion A plurality of retainers having substantially the same shape, each of which has a window plate facing part that abuts and faces the other end apart from the lower end part of the window plate, and a molding locking part projecting outward from the window plate facing part. A decorative portion that covers the outer peripheral portion of the window plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer from the outside of the vehicle; Vehicle window structure; and a lower molding elongated having a securing portion secured to grayed locking portion. 2. The vehicle window structure according to claim 1, wherein two projecting portions of the window plate are formed. 3. The window structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the molding locking portion of the retainer is formed on one side or both sides of the window plate facing portion. 4. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a projection shape of the molding locking portion of the retainer onto the extension surface of the window plate does not overlap the shape of the window plate at the mounting position. Window structure. 5. The vehicle window structure according to claim 1, wherein the lower molding has an elongated cover extending to the vehicle body panel side on the side opposite to the window plate. 6. A plurality of positioning projections attached to the opening edge of the vehicle body panel and projecting in the extension direction at the lower end, the projections being spaced apart along the circumferential direction of the lower end. The device is provided so as to be kept.
A window plate for the vehicle window structure described. 7. A window plate facing a lower end portion of the window plate,
A window that is attached to the vehicle body panel at a plurality of positions including the facing position of the protruding portion at a distance from each other, abuts the protruding portion at a position facing the protruding portion, and separates from the lower end portion of the window plate at other positions. The retainer for a vehicle window structure according to claim 1, further comprising a plate facing portion and a molding locking portion that protrudes to the outside of the vehicle. 8. A decorative portion for covering the outer peripheral portion of the window plate and the molding locking portion of the retainer from the outside of the vehicle,
The lower molding for a vehicle window structure according to claim 1, further comprising a locking portion that is locked to the molding locking portion.