JPH11227541A - Pillar trim for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the smooth sliding controllability of a slide plate by preventing the opening deformation of a pillar trim on both side parts as far as possible so as to prevent uncomfortable noise from occurring in the pillar trim installed inside a pillar panel of a vehicle. SOLUTION: In a pillar trim of a vehicle, a locking claw 14 which buts to each other the both side end edge parts 31 of a rib-shaped reinforcement body 30 installed along the internal surface of a pillar trim upper 10 is provided on both internal surface sides of the center pillar trim upper 10. A stopper rib 15 extending in the center direction of a vehicle is provided projectedly at the top end part of the locking claw 14. The both side end edge parts 31 of the rib-shaped reinforcement body 30 are held by the stopper rib 15 so as to prevent the opening deformation of the center pillar trim upper 10 from occurring.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pillar trim for a vehicle, which is provided inside a pillar panel of a vehicle.
In particular, the present invention relates to a vehicle pillar trim that effectively prevents opening deformation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, as shown in FIG. 8, a center pillar of a passenger car or the like is provided with a center pillar trim lower 1 at a lower portion thereof and a center pillar trim upper 2 at an upper portion thereof.
The center pillar trim upper 2 is composed of an injection molded body of a synthetic resin such as a PP resin.

The webbing 3 of the seat belt pulled out from the seat belt retractor 1a provided below the center pillar trim lower 1 is composed of a center pillar trim lower 1 and a center pillar trim upper 2.
The webbing 3 is drawn out to the indoor side through a drawer opening 1b between the seat and the seat through an anchor through 3a fixed to a slide plate 4 which is vertically movable inside an adjustment slot 2a of a center pillar trim upper 2. The webbing 3 of the belt is drawn out to the indoor side.

Further, since the center pillar trim upper 2 has a thickness (2.5) mm and is liable to induce deformation, as shown in FIG. The rib-shaped reinforcing member 5 has its edge 5a fixedly engaged with locking claws 6 formed on both sides of the inner surface of the center pillar trim upper 2 so that the center pillar trim upper 2
With the two-layer structure of the rib-like reinforcement 5 and the rib-like reinforcement 5, the initial shape can be maintained for a long time.

[0005]

As described above, the center pillar trim upper 2 has a double structure having the rib-like reinforcing members 5 inside. In particular, the edge 5a of the rib-like reinforcing members 5 has the center 5a. The movement in the X direction in the figure is restricted due to the collision with the locking claw 6 of the pillar trim upper 2.
In addition, since the center pillar trim upper 2 and the rib-shaped reinforcement 5 are not engaged with each other in the Y direction in FIG. 9, the rib-shaped reinforcement 5 and the center pillar trim upper 2 are connected along the Y direction in the figure. As a result, a gap is generated between the two, and there is a problem that rattling noise is generated due to vibrations during traveling or a desired rigidity cannot be obtained. In particular, when the slide plate 4 is moved up and down, It is pointed out that when the center pillar trim upper 2 is deformed in the opening direction, the sliding resistance of the slide plate 4 changes and the operability becomes extremely poor.

[0006] The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and by reliably preventing the center pillar trim from being opened and deformed on both sides, uncomfortable noise is not generated due to vibration or the like during traveling. Moreover, it is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicle pillar trim that can be expected to smoothly move up and down the slide plate of the seat belt.

[0007]

According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a vehicle pillar trim made of a synthetic resin injection-molded article and provided on the interior surface of a vehicle pillar panel. A rib-shaped reinforcing member is provided along the inner surface of the pillar trim, and both side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing member are brought into contact with and held by locking claws provided on both sides of the inner surface of the pillar trim. A stopper rib extending toward the center of the vehicle is formed, and the stopper rib is engaged with both side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing body, and the opening deformation of both sides of the pillar trim is regulated by the stopper rib. I do.

Further, in the invention according to claim 2, the stopper rib provided at the tip end portion of the locking claw is set as an inclined surface for providing a guide property when the rib-like reinforcing body is inserted into the inner surface of the pillar trim. It is characterized by being.

[0009] Here, the pillar trim is a pillar trim installed in a pillar panel on the side wall of a vehicle, and particularly a center pillar trim upper installed above a center pillar panel of a passenger car is suitable. The pillar trim is made of an injection-molded body of a general-purpose synthetic resin such as a PP resin, and is mounted on the pillar panel through mounting means such as a resin clip or a metal clip based on a plurality of mounting points. I have.

In addition, the inner surface of the pillar trim also has P
A rib-shaped reinforcement made of an injection-molded synthetic resin of a general-purpose resin such as P resin is provided. This rib-shaped reinforcement is lightweight and has a skeleton structure to obtain a desired reinforcing effect. It is formed into a shape that matches the inner surface shape. Further, in order to fix the rib-like reinforcement to the inner surface of the pillar trim, the rib-like reinforcement is fitted into the inner surface of the pillar trim, and the edges of the rib-like reinforcement are engaged with the locking claws provided on both sides of the inner surface of the pillar trim. As a result, the rib-shaped reinforcing member is internally fixed to a predetermined portion of the inner surface of the pillar trim.

A stopper rib extending upward is formed at the tip of the locking claw, and the edge of the rib-shaped reinforcing member is engaged with the stopper rib of the locking claw to engage. At the place where the pawl is installed, the terminal portion of the rib-shaped reinforcement is regulated along both the width direction of the vehicle and the front-back direction of the vehicle.

Further, if the inner surface of the stopper rib of the locking claw is set to an inclined surface, the edge of the rib-like reinforcing member is guided by the inclined surface, and the rib-like reinforcing member can be easily inserted into the inner surface of the pillar trim. .

Further, the invention according to a third aspect of the present invention is directed to a vehicle pillar trim made of a synthetic resin injection-molded article and installed on the interior surface of a pillar panel of a vehicle, wherein a product rear surface is provided on an upper inner surface side of the pillar trim. The reinforcing ribs extending in the vertical direction are integrally formed, thereby restricting the opening deformation of the upper part of the pillar trim.

Here, the reinforcing ribs are intensively provided at locations where the pillar trim is likely to be opened and deformed, and are preferably horizontal ribs extending vertically from the rear surface of the product of the pillar trim.

In order to integrate the reinforcing rib into the pillar trim, a slide core may be set in the die for injection molding of the pillar trim. By changing the shape of the reinforcing rib, a shock such as a side collision or the like may be applied to the vehicle. It becomes possible to adjust the energy absorption performance when added.

As is apparent from the above configuration, claim 1
According to the described invention, a rib-shaped reinforcement is provided on the inner surface of the pillar trim, and both side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcement are engaged with locking claws formed on the inner surface of the pillar trim. Since stopper ribs extending upward are formed at the tips of the locking claws, the stopper ribs engage both side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing member, thereby expanding both sides of the pillar trim outward. Even if an external force is applied in the opening direction, the rib-shaped reinforcing body suppresses the opening deformation of the pillar trim.

Further, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the inner surface of the stopper rib provided at the tip of the locking claw is set to an inclined surface having a guide function, the rib-like reinforcement is provided on the inner surface of the pillar trim. When inserting the body, the rib-shaped reinforcing body can be attached while sliding the edge of the rib-shaped reinforcing body along the inclined surface of the stopper rib.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the reinforcing ribs extending vertically from the rear surface of the product along the inner surface of the pillar trim are integrally formed, both sides of the pillar trim are opened at the location where the reinforcing ribs are set. Even when an external force deforming in the direction is generated, the opening deformation of the pillar trim can be reliably prevented.

[0019]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of a vehicle pillar trim according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is an external view showing a center pillar trim,
FIG. 2 is a sectional view of a main part of a center pillar trim upper in the center pillar trim, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a shape of a locking claw installed on a center pillar trim lower in the center pillar trim, and FIG. 4 shows a modified form of the locking claw. It is principal part sectional drawing.

FIGS. 5 to 7 show a vehicle pillar trim according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a front view showing a center pillar trim upper, and FIG. 6 is a sectional view of a main part of the center pillar trim upper. FIG. 7 and FIG. 7 are cross-sectional views of the center pillar trim upper.

In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the center pillar trim is composed of an upper and lower divided body including a center pillar trim upper 10 on the upper side and a center pillar trim lower 20 on the lower side.
The 0 and center pillar trim lowers 20 are each formed into a substantially C-shaped cross section by injection molding of polypropylene resin.

An adjusting slot 11 is provided at the center of the center pillar trim upper 10, and a slide plate 12 is provided in the adjusting slot 11 so as to be movable up and down, and a lower inner surface of the center pillar trim lower 20. The seat belt webbing 22 is pulled out from the seat belt retractor 21 installed on the side of the vehicle, and the center pillar trim upper 10 and the center pillar trim lower 20 are pulled out.
And pull out the webbing 22 of the seat belt to the indoor side through the outlet 23 provided between
Anchor through 13 installed on slide plate 12
The webbing 22 is pulled out to the occupant through the webbing.

The present invention is characterized by the configuration of the center pillar upper 10 in the center pillar trim. In particular, the opening pillar can be effectively restrained from being deformed in the opening direction, so that rattling noise is generated and the slide plate 12 moves up and down smoothly. The feature of the structure of the enabled center pillar trim upper 10 is characteristic.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, a rib-shaped reinforcing member 30 based on a skeleton of polypropylene resin is additionally provided on the inner surface side of the center pillar trim upper 10, and this rib-shaped reinforcing member 30 is The edge portions 31 of the both sides abut against the locking claws 14 provided on both sides of the inner surface of the center pillar trim upper 10 to prevent the rib-shaped reinforcement 30 from shifting in the vehicle width direction (X direction in the drawing). In addition, stopper ribs 15 extending toward the center of the vehicle (upward in FIG. 2) are integrally formed at the distal end portion of the locking claw 14, and both side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing member 30 are formed. Since the portion 31 is engaged with the stopper rib 15, the stopper rib 15 effectively prevents the center pillar trim upper 10 from opening and deforming in the front-rear direction (Y direction in the drawing) of the vehicle. It can be obtained.

The locking claw 14 provided with the stopper rib 15 is set in the shape shown in FIG. 3, and when the center pillar trim upper 10 is injection-molded, the slide core is removed in the direction of the arrow in FIG. If the configuration is adopted, it can be easily formed integrally with the center pillar trim upper 10.

Therefore, according to the center pillar trim upper 10 of the present invention, since the rib-like reinforcement 30 is additionally provided on the inner surface, a desired rigidity can be obtained, and particularly, both side edge portions of the rib-like reinforcement 30 are provided. 31 is a locking claw 1 provided on both sides of the inner surface of the center pillar trim upper 10.
4 and is engaged with the stopper rib 15, the deformation in the vehicle width direction along the longitudinal direction of the vehicle, that is, the deformation of the center pillar trim upper 10 in the opening direction is prevented by the stopper rib 15. Thus, the initial shape of the center pillar trim upper 10 can be favorably maintained for a long period of time.

Therefore, the center pillar trim upper 1
0, the rib-like reinforcing member 30 does not have a glitch, does not generate rattling noise due to vibrations during running, and the sliding resistance does not change when the slide plate 12 slides. There is an advantage that a smooth sliding operation of the plate 13 can be expected, and the opening deformation of the center pillar trim upper 10 can be prevented beforehand.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, if the inner surface of the stopper rib 15 is set as the inclined surface 16, the workability at the time of inserting the rib-like reinforcement 30 into the inner surface of the center pillar trim upper 10 is good. Becomes

Next, FIGS. 5 to 7 show a second embodiment of a vehicle pillar trim according to the present invention, and show an embodiment applied to a center pillar trim upper 10 as in the first embodiment.

That is, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, on the inner surface on the upper side of the center pillar trim upper 10, a reinforcing rib 17 extending vertically from the product back surface extends on a horizontal plane. The center pillar trim upper 10 can be effectively prevented from opening and deforming to the left and right sides, and the rib-shaped reinforcing body 30 does not have a glitch in the center pillar trim upper 10, generating a low-grade sound, and the slide plate 12 can be smoothly moved. The problem that the lifting operation cannot be expected can be effectively solved.

As shown in FIG. 7, an opening 18 having a required shape is formed above the reinforcing rib 17 to promote the breakage of the reinforcing rib 17 at the time of a side collision or the like.
There is an advantage that the shock absorption can be reduced, and the shock load can be effectively controlled by appropriately setting the opening 18.

The embodiment described above is an embodiment applied to the center pillar trim upper 10, but is not limited to the center pillar trim upper 10.
Application to various pillar trims does not depart from the spirit of the present invention.

[0034]

As described above, the vehicle pillar trim according to the present invention has the following special effects.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the rib-like reinforcement is provided on the inner surface of the pillar trim, and both side edges of the rib-like reinforcement are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the pillar trim. In addition, a stopper rib extending toward the center of the vehicle is provided at the tip of the locking claw, and the side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing body are engaged with the stopper rib to allow the pillar trim to be opened and deformed. Because the rib-like reinforcement on the inner surface of the pillar trim does not have any glare, no unpleasant noise such as rattling noise is generated by the vibration during running of the vehicle, and quiet running can be expected. It has the effect of.

(2) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the rib-shaped reinforcement is provided on the inner surface of the pillar trim, and the both ends of the rib-shaped reinforcement are provided on both sides of the inner surface of the pillar trim. In addition, a stopper rib extending toward the center of the vehicle is provided at the tip of the locking claw, and the side edges of the rib-shaped reinforcing body are engaged with the stopper rib to allow the pillar trim to be opened and deformed. Since the sliding resistance of the slide plate does not change, the slide plate can be smoothly moved up and down for adjusting the anchor position of the webbing, and the operation of the slide plate can be performed. This has the effect of improving the performance.

(3) According to the second aspect of the present invention, by providing the inclined portion on the inner surface side of the stopper rib, it is possible to enhance the guide property when inserting the rib-like reinforcing member into the inner surface of the pillar trim, and the pillar trim can be improved. Has the effect that the workability of assembling can be improved.

(4) According to the third aspect of the present invention, since the reinforcing rib extending vertically from the product surface is integrally formed on the inner surface of the portion where the pillar trim is likely to be opened and deformed, the initial shape of the pillar trim is formed. Can be maintained satisfactorily over a long period of time, and good workability of the slide plate can be expected without changing the slide resistance of the slide plate.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a center pillar trim to which a vehicle pillar trim according to the present invention is applied.

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

FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a first embodiment of a vehicle pillar trim according to the present invention and showing a locking claw provided on a center pillar trim lower.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a modified form of the locking claw used in the first embodiment of the pillar trim according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the pillar trim according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 5;

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a modified example of the pillar trim according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a front view showing a conventional center pillar trim.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along line IX-IX in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Center pillar trim upper 11 Adjustment slot 12 Slide plate 14 Engagement claw 15 Stopper rib 16 Guide inclined surface 17 Reinforcement rib 18 Opening 20 Center pillar trim lower 22 Webbing of seat belt 30 Rib-shaped reinforcement body 31 Both side edges

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A vehicle pillar trim (10) comprising a synthetic resin injection-molded body and installed inside a pillar panel of a vehicle, wherein a rib-like reinforcement (30) is provided along an inner surface of the pillar trim (10). Are provided, and both side edges (31) of the rib-shaped reinforcement body (30) are abutted and held on locking claws (14) provided on both sides of the inner surface of the pillar trim (10). ), A stopper rib (15) extending toward the center of the vehicle is formed, and this stopper rib (15) is attached to both side edges (31) of the rib-like reinforcing body (30).
A pillar trim for a vehicle, wherein opening deformation of both sides of the pillar trim (10) is restricted by a stopper rib (15). 2. A stopper rib (15) provided at a tip end of the locking claw (14) has an inclined surface for providing a guide property when a rib-like reinforcing body (30) is inserted into the inner surface of the pillar trim (10). The vehicle pillar trim according to claim 1, wherein the vehicle pillar trim is set as (16). 3. A vehicle pillar trim (10), which is made of a synthetic resin injection-molded body and is provided inside a vehicle pillar panel interior surface, on the upper inner surface side of the pillar trim (10) and vertically from the product back surface. A pillar trim for a vehicle, wherein an extended deformation of an upper side of the pillar trim (10) is regulated by integrally forming an extending reinforcing rib (17).