JPH1134769A - Bumper cover for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bumper cover for an automobile obtaining good attractive external appearance, and further obtaining correspondence to a plurality of specifications by reducing a cost. SOLUTION: This constitution is formed such that a lamp mounting part is provided in a prescribed location of a laterally long opening part 2, and shape of the lamp mounting part can be changed so that a plurality of kinds of lamps can be mounted. A rib material 4 partitioning a first lamp mounting part 3 for mounting a first lamp and a cross bar material 5 connected to the rib material 4 are provided, and to each of an upper/lower rib in a peripheral edge of the opening part 2, a mounting hole 8 for retainer mounting is formed for mounting a second lamp. By cutting off partly the rib material 4 and the cross bar material 5, a second lamp mounting part 7 for mounting the second lamp is partitioned. Through the mounting hole 8, a retainer is mounted, and the cross bar material 5 is supported by this retainer.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a front bumper cover for a vehicle such as a passenger car.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a passenger car or the like, a front bumper cover is attached to a predetermined portion at a front end portion of a body via a bumper reinforcement. In recent years, the front bumper cover is often formed by resin molding, and various lamps or the like are mounted according to a vehicle type or the like.

In this type of front bumper, a lamp mounting portion is set at a predetermined portion of the front bumper cover. In this case, the shape of the lamp mounting portion can be changed so that a plurality of types of lamps can be mounted. There is one that is configured. That is, it is intended to cope with lamps of a plurality of specifications having different design outer shapes without increasing the number of molding dies at the time of molding.

FIGS. 7 and 8 show an example of a configuration of a main part of such a conventional front bumper cover. In the figure, a horizontally long opening 2 is opened near a lower portion of a front bumper cover 1, and a predetermined portion of the opening 2 has a lamp mounting portion (first lamp mounting portion) 3. A rib member 4 is provided to define the first lamp mounting portion 3, and a horizontal bar member 5 is connected to the rib member 4. The first lamp 10 is mounted on the first lamp mounting section 3 (see FIG. 8A). In this example, a wall material 6 necessary for mounting the second lamp 20 is provided as described later.

FIGS. 9 and 10 show a second specification of the front bumper cover 1 in which a second lamp 20 having a design outer shape different from that of the first lamp 10 is mounted. In this example, a second lamp mounting portion 7 for mounting the second lamp 20 is defined by cutting off a part of the rib member 4 and the horizontal bar member 5. That is, in this case, the second lamp mounting portion 7 as shown in FIG. 9 is set by cutting the cutout area C indicated by oblique lines while leaving the wall material 6 as it is as shown in FIG. .

After the second lamp 20 is mounted on the second lamp mounting portion 7, a hole cover 21 is attached to the outside thereof.
The hole cover 21 is fixed to the wall material 6 by fastening means such as a clip 22. As in this example, by cutting off a predetermined portion of the front bumper cover 1, two types of lamps 10 and 20 can be mounted.

[0007]

In the conventional front bumper cover 1, the wall material 6 is particularly required for securing rigidity around the opening 2 or for fixing the hole cover 21. However, when the wall member 6 is provided, the wall member 6 becomes fully visible at the opening 2 as can be seen from FIG. 7, particularly when the first lamp 10 is mounted, and a good appearance cannot always be obtained. Also,
When appropriate mask coating or the like is applied as a countermeasure, there is a problem that the cost is rather high.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In view of the foregoing, it is an object of the present invention to provide a bumper cover for an automobile which can provide a good appearance and can cope with a plurality of specifications at low cost.

[0009]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a bumper cover for a vehicle having a lamp mounting portion at a predetermined portion of a horizontally long opening, wherein the lamp is mounted so that a plurality of types of lamps can be mounted. An automobile bumper cover configured to be capable of changing a shape of a mounting portion, the rib material defining a first lamp mounting portion for mounting a first lamp, and a lateral member coupled to the rib material. A mounting hole for mounting a second lamp is formed in each of the upper and lower ribs on the periphery of the opening.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a bumper cover for an automobile is formed by cutting a part of a rib material and a horizontal bar material to define a second lamp mounting portion for mounting a second lamp. I have to. According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided an automobile bumper cover, wherein a retainer is mounted through a mounting hole for mounting the retainer, and the horizontal bar is supported by the retainer. Claim 4
In the bumper cover for an automobile described in (1), the hole cover is attached to the outside of the second lamp mounted on the second lamp mounting portion, and the claw portion of the hole cover engages the terminal portion of the upper and lower ribs. It is characterized by: Further, in the bumper cover for an automobile according to a fifth aspect, the hole cover is attached so as to sandwich an end of the horizontal bar material.

According to the present invention, there is provided a rib material defining a first lamp mounting portion for mounting a first lamp and a horizontal bar material coupled to the rib material. The lamp is properly mounted on the first lamp mounting part. Further, a second lamp mounting portion for mounting the second lamp is defined by cutting off a part of the rib material and the horizontal bar material. At this time, only the mounting holes for mounting the second lamp are formed in the upper and lower ribs on the periphery of the opening, and the configuration is extremely simple. The second lamp is properly mounted on the second lamp mounting portion via the retainer. By providing the retainer, it is possible to secure necessary and sufficient rigidity around the opening while having a simple configuration.

[0012]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a conventional bumper cover according to the present invention; FIG. explain.

FIG. 1 shows an example of a configuration of a main part of a front bumper cover 1 according to the present invention. In this embodiment, a horizontally long opening 2 is formed near the lower portion of the front bumper cover 1, and a predetermined portion of the opening 2 has a first lamp mounting portion 3. A rib member 4 is provided to define the first lamp mounting portion 3, and a horizontal bar member 5 is connected to the rib member 4. The first lamp 10 is mounted on the first lamp mounting section 3.

Further, a part of the rib member 4 and the horizontal bar member 5,
In other words, the second lamp mounting portion 7 for mounting the second lamp 20 is set by cutting off a region substantially the same as the cutting region C already shown in FIG. 7 (FIG. 3).

In this example, as shown in FIG. 2, a mounting hole 8 for mounting a retainer 9 to be described later for mounting the second lamp 20 on each of the upper and lower ribs 2a on the periphery of the opening 2.
Is formed. Here, the position where the mounting hole 8 is formed substantially corresponds to the position of the wall material 6 (see FIGS. 7 and 9). As shown in FIG. 3, this position is near the end of the horizontal bar 5 cut to set the second lamp mounting portion 7.

As shown in FIG. 4, the retainer 9 is made of a thin plate (a thin steel plate or a plastic plate) and is elastically deformable. The retainer 9 also has engaging portions 9a at both upper and lower ends for fitting into the mounting holes 8, and the central portion is formed substantially flat. The flat portion of the retainer 9 can support the vicinity of the end of the horizontal bar 5 as described later.

The basic structure of the hole cover 21 is substantially the same as the conventional one. The second lamp 20 is mounted on the second lamp mounting portion 7 and then attached to the outside thereof. In particular, in this example, as shown in FIG.
have. These claws 21a are arranged and configured to engage with the ends of the upper and lower ribs 2a.

In the above configuration, the first lamp mounting section 3
, A first lamp 10 is mounted. When the lamp 10 of the first specification is mounted, the wall member 6 is not provided in the opening 2 as is apparent from FIG. Thereby, the periphery of the opening 2 has a very neat appearance, and a good appearance can be ensured.

As a second specification, the first lamp 1
When the second lamp 20 having a design outer shape different from 0 is mounted, the second lamp 20 is mounted on the second lamp mounting portion 7 (FIG. 3). In this case, it is attached to the inside of the opening 2 using the retainer 9. First, the upper engaging portion 9 a is fitted into the upper mounting hole 8 as shown in FIG. Next, the lower engaging portion 9a is fitted into the lower mounting hole 8 as shown in FIG. At this time, the lower rib 2a of the opening 2
The retainer 9 is resiliently engaged by fitting the lower engaging portion 9a while appropriately bending (see the arrow in FIG. 6B).

After the second lamp 20 is mounted on the second lamp mounting portion 7, a hole cover 21 is attached to the outside thereof. At this time, the upper and lower claws 21a of the hole cover 21
Engages with the ends of the upper and lower ribs 2a as shown in FIG. In addition, by attaching the hole cover 21 so as to sandwich the cut end of the horizontal bar 5, the vertical bar 5 can be firmly fixed, particularly in the vertical direction, without wobbling the horizontal bar 5. The flat portion of the retainer 9 supports the vicinity of the end of the horizontal bar 5, and the rigidity around the horizontal bar 5 and the opening 2 is secured, and the lamp unit including the second lamp 20 is properly and accurately mounted. Can be attached to

[0021]

As described above, according to the present invention, in this kind of front bumper, a plurality of types of lamps having different design outer shapes can be mounted properly and accurately, and in this case, a good appearance is ensured. In addition, high rigidity around the opening is maintained. Also, in particular, the first specification is compared with the second specification.
When the ratio of the specifications is large, it is extremely advantageous in terms of cost for masks and the like while improving the appearance.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of an embodiment of an automobile bumper cover according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line DD of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a view showing the vicinity of a second lamp mounting portion in the embodiment of the automobile bumper cover according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a front view and a side view of a retainer according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a front view and a side view of the hole cover according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view sequentially showing a process at the time of mounting a second lamp in the embodiment of the bumper cover for an automobile according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a conventional bumper cover.

8 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA of FIG. 7 and a cross-sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a periphery of a second lamp mounting portion in a conventional bumper cover.

FIG. 10 is a sectional view taken along line A′-A ′ of FIG. 9;

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Front bumper cover 2 Opening 3 First lamp mounting part 4 Rib material 5 Side bar material 7 Second lamp mounting part 8 Mounting hole 9 Retainer 10 First lamp 20 Second lamp

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. An automobile bumper cover having a lamp mounting portion at a predetermined portion of a horizontally long opening, wherein the shape of the lamp mounting portion can be changed so that a plurality of types of lamps can be mounted. A rib material defining a first lamp mounting portion for mounting the first lamp, and a horizontal bar material coupled to the rib material; 2. A bumper cover for an automobile, wherein a mounting hole for mounting a retainer for mounting the second lamp is formed. 2. The bumper cover for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein a second lamp mounting portion for mounting a second lamp is formed by cutting off a part of the rib material and the horizontal bar material. An automobile bumper cover characterized by being defined. 3. The bumper cover for an automobile according to claim 2, wherein a retainer is mounted through a mounting hole for mounting the retainer, and the lateral bar member is supported by the retainer. Automotive bumper cover. 4. A hole cover is attached to the outside of the second lamp mounted on the second lamp mounting portion, and a claw portion of the hole cover is engaged with a terminal portion of the upper and lower ribs. The automobile bumper cover according to claim 2 or 3, wherein 5. The automobile bumper cover according to claim 4, wherein the hole cover is attached so as to sandwich an end of the horizontal bar material.