JPS62194956A - Wheel arch moulding of automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To prevent the slip-off of an end cap by forming an engagement groove in the longitudinal direction on the undersurface of a body moulding part and installing an engaging hook onto the end cap body installation side and firmly engaging the engaging hook into the engaging groove, thus securing the installation of the end cap onto the body. CONSTITUTION:An engagement groove 27 is formed in the longitudinal direction on the undersurface of the garnish moulding part 23 of a body 21 arranged in the wheel arch part 4 of a chassis 1, and an engaging hook 30 for the engagement with the engagement groove 27 is installed onto the chassis installation side of an end cap 22. Therefore, when the engaging hook 30 of the end cap 22 is engaged with the engagement groove 27 of the moulding part 23, firm engagement is permitted, and the engagement state in the pulling direction of the end cap for the body 1 can be secured. Therefore, of course in the delivery transport of the moulding body 21, also in the case when the moulding body 21 is installed onto the wheel arch part, slip-off of the end cap 22 from the body 21 can be prevented.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION Field of the Invention This invention relates to wheel arch moldings for motor vehicles.

As is well known in the art, each part of an automobile is fitted with moldings used for protection or decoration in the event of a collision, one of which is the wheel arch that is attached to the edge of the wheel arch. There is molding.

That is, as shown in FIG. 4, the fender panel 2 and quarter panel 3 of the vehicle body 1 have an arch-shaped cutout wheel arch portion 4 formed in the vehicle body side members, and a wheel arch portion 4 is formed in this wheel arch portion 4. An arch molding 5 is provided.

As shown in FIG. 5, this wheel arch molding 5 consists of a main body 6 formed in an arch shape along the outer edge of the wheel arch portion 4, and end caps 7 attached to both ends of this main body 6. ing. The main body 6 made of synthetic wood halo has a straight cross-section shape, and includes a band-shaped molding part 8 disposed on the outside and an anchor part 9 integrally vertically provided along the outer edge of the lower surface 8a of the molding part 8. It is equipped with

On the other hand, the end cap 7 made of synthetic resin includes a base 10 having substantially the same shape as the end face of the molding portion 8, and a holding portion 11 erected along the outer periphery of the base 10.

To attach this wheel arch molding 5 to the wheel arch part 4, first attach the end caps 7 to both ends of the molding part 8 of the main body 6 through the holding parts 11, and fit the base part 10 therein. Glue with adhesive. After that, the molding 5 is attached by temporarily fixing screws to a plurality of fixing parts (not shown) formed on the main body 6, and then inserting the screws into the flange part of the wheel arch part 4 (for example, in actual use). (Refer to Japanese Patent No. 126750/1983).

Problems to be Solved by the Invention However, in the above-mentioned conventional wheel arch molding, the end cap 7 is simply attached by temporary fitting using the holding part 11 and adhesive using a sanitizing agent. Therefore, there is a problem in that the bonding force is weak and, for example, if the adhesive surface is exposed to cleaning water or mountain water, the adhesive surface will peel off and easily fall off from the main body 6.

Means for Solving the Problems The present invention has been devised in view of one point in the conventional wheel arch molding described above. It is characterized in that an engagement groove is provided, and a locking pawl that locks into the engagement groove is provided on the main body mounting side of the end cap.

According to the present invention having the above-mentioned structure, the locking pawl of the end cap engages with the engagement groove of the molding part and also engages with the corner surface, so that the pull of the end cap against the main body is prevented. The state of retention in the longitudinal direction is ensured.

Therefore, for example, there is no problem of the end cap falling off from the main body, not only during shipping and transportation of the molding, but also when the molding is attached to the upper wheel.

Example Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of the wheel arch molding according to the present invention. In the figure, 21 is a molding body made of synthetic resin and has a straight cross-shaped shape, and 22 is this main body 2.
An end cap attached to both ends of 1,
The above-mentioned main body 2] includes a band-shaped molding part 23 having a curved outer surface disposed outside a wheel arch part (not shown), and this molding part 2.
Anchor part 2 hung integrally along the outer edge of the tile surface of 3
4.

The molding portion 23 has a lower surface 2. (A retaining rib 25 having a rectangular cross section is integrally provided in the longitudinal direction approximately at the center of a, and a protruding piece 2h horizontally protruding inside the outer end of this retaining rib 2b.) It is set in the opposite direction.

Therefore, the lower surface 23a of the molding 11 and the protruding piece 2
6 and 2ti, two engagement ribs 27 are formed by means of an engaging rib 25.

- 10,000, the end cap 22c, a plate-shaped base 28 having approximately the same shape as the end face shape of the molding portion 23, and a holding portion 29 erected along the outer periphery of the main body attachment side of the base 28;
It has Furthermore, the base 28 is connected to the above-mentioned engagement m2'7
, 27, the engagement grooves 27, 27 are formed on the outer edge of the mate.
A pair of thick-walled rectangular locking claws 30, 30
These locking claws 30 and 3 (+) are formed so as to valve the central groove 3tJa and clamp the engagement rib 25.

However, according to this embodiment, when attaching the end cap 22 to the main body 21, the engagement groove 27 of the main body 21
, 27 # Locking claws 30 of end cap 22 , 30
If you apply the button and push it in, it will release the thread stopper 30.
, 30 are pressed between the lower surface 2:3a of the molding and the protruding piece 26, and at the same time, the end cap 22 is firmly and reliably engaged with the main body 211 in order to clamp the compression rib 25. Scrap.

In addition, as in the conventional case, since the holding portion 29 of the end cap 22 is attached to the end of the molding portion 23 of the main body 21, the above-mentioned interlocking force is further strengthened.

221 It is also possible to apply an adhesion agent and attach the layer.
Needless to say, the rowing force for one thread is improved by this tl.

2 shows a second embodiment of the present invention. In this embodiment, an engagement groove 37 having an elongated rectangular cross section is provided in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the molding fs (123) of the main body 21. Projecting pieces 3 extending horizontally inward on both sides of the lower edge of the
6 and 36 extend in the longitudinal direction.

On the other hand, the end cap 22 has an engagement groove 37! A locking pawl 40 having a thickness that is approximately the same as the height of this engaging groove 37 is provided on the corresponding outer end. A claw portion 40a that locks onto the edge.

40a, and a wedge-shaped groove 41 extending downward from the center of the tip.

Therefore, according to this embodiment, if the locking pawl 40 of the etching cap 22 is pressed against the one-strip groove 37 of the main body 21, the pawl portion = l(la, 40 a is inserted into the body via the split groove 41). Insert the thread while elastically deforming in the direction until it hits the position, and engage there (4 m of the back 37: 37 a, 37
ak, and the protruding piece 3 as in the first embodiment.
6, 36, etc., the end cap 22
is firmly attached to the main body 21. In this embodiment, there is only one locking pawl 40, and since the pawl portion loa 411a is elastically deformed, the end cap 22 can be attached with good precision.

FIG. 3 shows a third embodiment of the present invention, in which the engagement groove 47 on the main body z1 side is similar to that of the second embodiment of the upper strap, but the end portion of the molding portion 23 of the protruding piece 46.46 Nearby, rectangular notches 48, 48 are formed.

- 10,000, end cap 221LI11, locking claw 5
0 has a substantially rectangular shape that fits into the engagement groove 47, and a claw portion 50a that retains the notch portion 48.48G is integrally formed on the lower surface of the distal end thereof.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the catch @ groove 47ζ 1 system retaining pawl 5
0 carefully, the claw portion 50 a will release the protruding piece 46 ,
46 while deforming it downward, and then the notch 4
Automatically elastically locks at 8°48. For this reason, the locking claw 5
Coupled with the force exerted by the protruding pieces 46, 46, etc. against the angle, the end cap z2 is more firmly tilted against the main body 21 than in the first and second embodiments.

Note that the other configurations of this embodiment and the second embodiment described above are the same as those of the first embodiment.

Effects of the Invention As is clear from the above explanation (according to the wheel arch molding for an automobile according to the present invention), an engagement groove is provided in the longitudinal direction of the lower surface of the main body molding part, and the above-mentioned groove is provided on the main body mounting side of the end cap. Since the structure is provided with a locking pawl that locks into the engagement groove, the firm attachment of the stopper pawl to the engagement groove makes it possible to properly attach the end cap to the main body. As a result, not only during transportation of the Moldy Knob, but also after it has been attached to the wheel arch, if the end cap falls off from the main body, the problem will disappear at any time.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a main part showing a first embodiment of an automobile wheel arch molding according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a main part showing a second embodiment of the invention, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the main part showing the third embodiment, and FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the vehicle body to which the wheel arch molding is attached.
The figure shows a conventional wheel arch molding +1'
Part; I! 1 is a perspective view. ■...Vehicle body, 4...Wheel arch part, 21...Main body, 22...Engineer's wheel arch, 2:(...Mall part, 27, 37, 47...Before assembly, 3tl ,
40, 50...Latching claw. Figure 1? ? Figure 3 Figure 4

Claims (1)

[Claims] (1) In a wheel arch molding consisting of a main body disposed along the wheel arch portion of a vehicle body and having a band-shaped molding portion, and end caps fitted to both ends of the main body, the lower longitudinal direction of the molding portion is A wheel arch molding for an automobile, characterized in that an engaging groove is provided in the end cap, and a locking pawl that locks in the engaging groove is provided on the main body attachment side of the end cap.