WO2013099745A1

WO2013099745A1 - Vehicle component

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Publication number: WO2013099745A1
Application number: PCT/JP2012/083011
Authority: WO
Inventors: 敦司山口; 武史多田; 雅司谷山; 佑介小嶋; 敦司 ▲葛▼山; 木本　典夫
Original assignee: アイシン精機株式会社
Priority date: 2011-12-28
Filing date: 2012-12-20
Publication date: 2013-07-04
Also published as: CN203961531U

Abstract

[Problem] The objective is to provide a vehicle component capable of improving vehicle quietness. [Solution] This vehicle component comprises a lateral surface component secured by a fastening member to a second lateral surface adjacent to the first lateral surface of a first component, and a lateral section of the lateral surface component joined to one lateral section of a second component, the first and second lateral surfaces being parts of the first component, when the second component is secured to the first lateral surface of the first component. The joint between the second component and the lateral surface component is provided with an abutting shaft protruding from one side toward the other side and extending in the axial direction of the fastening member for securing the lateral surface component, a distal end abutment portion provided on the distal end of the abutting shaft, and an abutting recessed portion having an interior surface for abutting the distal end abutment portion to perform positioning from the side and formed on the other side of the joint.

Description

Vehicle parts

The present invention relates to a vehicle component mounted on a vehicle.

Conventionally, as a vehicle component of this type, one that is attached to the inside of a corner between a door end wall in which a striker insertion hole is formed and an inner wall of a door disposed inside the vehicle is known. In this vehicle component, the side cover disposed opposite to the inner wall of the door is fixed to the first side surface of the main body, and the latch module disposed opposite to the door end wall is adjacent to the first side surface of the main body. It was being fixed to the 2nd side (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2011-132694 (FIG. 4)

By the way, in the conventional vehicle parts described above, the latch module is fastened to the second side surface of the main body by a bolt, and one side portion of the latch module that is separated from the fastening portion by the bolt and one side portion of the side cover are joined. However, since the fixing force by the bolt is difficult to reach to the joint portion, there is a problem that rubbing is caused by vibration of the vehicle and a squeaking sound (stick-slip sound) is generated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle component capable of improving the quietness of a vehicle.

In order to achieve the above object, a vehicle part according to the invention of claim 1 is the first part of the first part adjacent to the first side face with the second part fixed to the first side face of the first part. The side part is fixed to the two side surfaces with a fastening member, one side part of the side part is joined to one side part of the second part, and protrudes from one of the joining parts of the second part and the side part toward the other side. The abutting shaft body extending in the axial direction of the fastening member for fixing the side part, the tip abutting portion provided at the tip of the abutting shaft body and having a tapered or spherical shape, and the other of the joint portions And a contact recess having an inner surface that contacts the tip contact portion and is positioned from the side.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the first aspect, when the door is closed to the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the door of the vehicle, the door is closed. A side part having a latch mechanism adapted to engage with a striker of a vehicle and hold the door in a closed state, and a first part adapted to be disposed opposite to an inner wall of the door disposed inside the vehicle. It is characterized by having two parts.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the first aspect, when the door is closed to the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the door of the vehicle, the door is closed. A side part having a latch mechanism adapted to engage with a striker of a vehicle and hold the door in a closed state, and a first part adapted to be disposed opposite to an inner wall of the door disposed inside the vehicle. It is characterized by having one part.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to any one of the first to third aspects, a flat portion perpendicular to the axial direction of the abutting shaft body is provided at the forefront of the abutting shaft body. Have

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the second aspect, the first component is a first support base adapted to be along the inner wall of the door and a second support base adapted to be along the door end wall. The second part is a cover that is disposed to face the first support base and forms a part accommodating space together with the first support base. 1 It has the characteristics in the place located in the width | variety of the opposing direction of a support base and a cover.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the fifth aspect, the side part includes a striker receiving groove and a latch mechanism adapted to engage with the striker that has entered the striker receiving groove, One component made it impossible to transmit the operating force by separating the power transmission path in the power transmission mechanism and the power transmission mechanism adapted to transmit the operating force of the operation part provided on the door to the latch mechanism. It has a lock switching mechanism adapted to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state that enables transmission of operating force, and the abutting shaft body and the contact recess are provided at the side positions of the striker receiving groove. It has the characteristics in the place.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the seventh aspect, in the state where the second component is fixed to the first side surface of the first component, the side component is a fastening member on the second side surface adjacent to the first side surface of the first component. Of the fastening member that fixes one side part of the side part to one side part of the second part, protrudes from one of the joining parts of the second part and the side part toward the other, and fixes the side part. An abutting shaft body extending in the axial direction and a to-be-abutted surface that is formed on the other of the joining portions and that abuts against the tip surface of the abutting shaft body. It is characterized in that either one is a grease holding surface having unevenness for holding the grease.

The invention according to claim 8 is the vehicle component according to claim 7, wherein the vehicle part is adapted to be opposed to the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the door of the vehicle, and when the door is closed. A side part having a latch mechanism adapted to engage with a striker of a vehicle and hold the door in a closed state, and a first part adapted to be disposed opposite to an inner wall of the door disposed inside the vehicle. It is characterized by having two parts.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle component according to the seventh aspect, when the door is closed to the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the vehicle door, the door is closed. A side part having a latch mechanism adapted to engage with a striker of a vehicle and hold the door in a closed state, and a first part adapted to be disposed opposite to an inner wall of the door disposed inside the vehicle. It is characterized by having one part.

The invention of claim 10 is characterized in that, in the vehicle component according to any one of claims 7 to 9, the grease holding surface is a textured surface or a knurled surface.

The invention according to claim 11 is the vehicle part according to claim 8, wherein the first part is a first support base adapted to be along the inner wall of the door and a second support base adapted to be along the door end wall. The second part is a cover that is disposed to face the first support base and forms a part accommodating space together with the first support base. The abutting shaft body and the abutting surface are 1 It has the characteristics in the place located in the width | variety of the opposing direction of a support base and a cover.

According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the vehicle part according to the eleventh aspect, the side part includes a striker receiving groove and a latch mechanism adapted to engage with the striker that has entered the striker receiving groove. One component made it impossible to transmit the operating force by separating the power transmission path in the power transmission mechanism and the power transmission mechanism adapted to transmit the operating force of the operation part provided on the door to the latch mechanism. It has a lock switching mechanism that is adapted to switch between a locked state and an unlocked state that enables transmission of operating force, and the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface are provided at lateral positions of the striker receiving groove. It has the characteristics in the place.

According to the vehicle part of the first aspect of the invention, the side part is fixed to the first part by the fastening member, while the one side part of the second part and the one side part of the side part separated from the fastening part. The joint portion is provided with an abutting shaft body extending in the axial direction of the fastening member and an abutting recess, and the tip abutting portion of the abutting shaft body abuts on the inner surface of the abutting recess. Since the portion is positioned from the side, it is possible to prevent rubbing between one side portion of the second part and one side portion of the side part separated from the fastening portion by the fastening member, and suppress the generation of squeaking noise. be able to. Thereby, the quietness of the vehicle can be improved.

Here, the vehicle parts are arranged to face the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the vehicle door from the inside, and engage the vehicle striker when the door is closed to hold the door in a closed state. What is necessary is just to comprise from the side part which has the latch mechanism which performs, and the 2nd part or 1st part which is arrange | positioned facing the door inner wall arrange | positioned among the doors among the doors (structure of Claim 2 and 3).

According to the invention of claim 4, since the flat portion is provided at the forefront of the abutting shaft body, the axial length of the abutting shaft body can be accurately measured.

According to the invention of claim 5, the abutting shaft body and the contact recess are brought into contact with each other within the width in the facing direction between the first support base and the cover, which is difficult to be fixed by the fastening member, and the cover Deviation of the joint portion between the side portion and one side portion of the side part can be restricted, and generation of stagnation noise can be suppressed.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the closing of the door by the latch mechanism can be released by the operation of the operation portion provided on the door, and the operation force is applied to the latch mechanism by connecting and disconnecting the transmission path of the operation force. It is possible to switch between a locked state that does not transmit (maintains the door in the closed state) and an unlocked state that transmits the operation force (can cancel the closed state of the door).

According to the vehicle part of the seventh aspect of the invention, the side part is fixed to the first part by the fastening member, while the one side part of the second part and the one side part of the side part that are separated from the fastening part. In the joining portion, a tip end surface of the abutting shaft body that protrudes from one of them toward the other and extends in the axial direction of the fastening member that fixes the side part, and a to-be-abutted surface provided on the other of the joining portions, Therefore, even if the tip surface of the abutting shaft body and the abutted surface are rubbed with each other, it is possible to prevent the generation of a squeaking noise by the grease. In addition, since either one of the front end surface of the abutting shaft body and the abutted surface is a grease retaining surface having unevenness for retaining the grease, the grease can be retained for a long period of time. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to suppress the generation of the squeaking noise over a long period of time simply by interposing the grease between the front end surface of the abutting shaft body and the abutted surface, and the quietness of the vehicle. Can be improved. Here, the grease holding surface is preferably a textured surface or a knurled surface (invention of claim 10).

Here, the vehicle parts are arranged to face the door end wall formed with the striker insertion hole in the vehicle door from the inside, and engage the vehicle striker when the door is closed to hold the door in a closed state. What is necessary is just to comprise from the side part which has the latch mechanism to perform, and the 2nd part or 1st part arrange | positioned facing the door inner side wall arrange | positioned among the doors among the doors (structure of Claims 8 and 9).

According to the invention of claim 11, the one side part of the second part and the one side part of the side part are fixed by a fastening member such as a bolt within the width in the opposing direction of the first support base and the cover. Although it is difficult, the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface are brought into contact with each other via grease within the width in the facing direction of the first support base and the cover, so that one side portion of the second component It is possible to prevent the generation of squeaking noise caused by rubbing between the side part and one side part of the side part.

According to the twelfth aspect of the present invention, it is possible to release the closed holding of the door by the latch mechanism by operating the operating portion provided on the door, and the operating force is transferred to the latch mechanism by connecting and disconnecting the operating force transmission path. It is possible to switch between a locked state that does not transmit (maintains the door in the closed state) and an unlocked state that transmits the operation force (can cancel the closed state of the door).

The top view in the state where the door lock device concerning one embodiment of the present invention was assembled to the door Front perspective view of door lock device Front view of door lock device Side view of door lock device Perspective view of the back side of the door lock device Side view of door lock device in unlatched state Side view of latched door lock device Front view of the door lock device with the side cover removed The perspective view of the state which removed the support body of the door lock device Front view of a part of the locked door lock device Front view of an enlarged part of the unlocked door lock device Exploded plan view of door lock device Front view of door lock device with latch module removed The perspective view which expanded some door lock devices in the state where the latch module was removed The perspective view which expanded some door lock devices in the state where the latch module was united Sectional view taken along the line GG in FIG. Perspective view of side cover Rear view of the resin case of the latch module Sectional drawing in the GG cut surface of FIG. 3 of the door lock apparatus which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. Enlarged view of the contact area between the abutting shaft and the abutted surface Perspective view of side cover Sectional drawing in the GG section of Drawing 3 of a door lock device concerning a modification Sectional drawing of the junction part of the side cover and latch module of the door lock apparatus which concerns on a modification Sectional drawing of the junction part of the side cover and latch module of the door lock apparatus which concerns on a modification Sectional drawing in the GG section of Drawing 3 of a door lock device concerning a modification The enlarged view of the contact | abutting part of the abutting shaft body of the door lock apparatus which concerns on a modification, and a to-be-abutted surface

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 1, the door 90 of the vehicle 200 includes an outer shell wall 91 (an inner panel and an outer panel) made of sheet metal pressed parts, an inner door wall 91 A disposed inside the door 90, and the door 90. A door lock device 100 as a “vehicle component” according to the present invention is fixed inside the corner of the door end wall 91 B opposite to the center of rotation.

The door lock device 100 is bent at a substantially right angle so as to be along the inner corners of the door inner wall 91A and the door end wall 91B, and the first outer surface 100A on one side of the bent portion is the outer surface. The door inner wall 91A is addressed from the inner surface, and the second outer surface 100B opposite to the first outer surface 100A across the bent portion is addressed to the door end wall 91B from the inner surface. The belt-shaped waterproof seal member 80 is sandwiched between the door lock device 100 and the door inner wall 91A and the door end wall 91B of the door 90 (not shown in FIG. 2). .

The door lock device 100 includes a latch mechanism 110 of the present invention that holds the door 90 in a closed state by engaging with a striker 93 provided on the door frame 92 of the vehicle 200, and a vehicle inner surface and a vehicle outer surface of the door 90. The power transmission mechanism 120 for transmitting the operation force of the inside door handle 96 and the outside door handle 97 to the latch mechanism 110 and the power transmission path in the power transmission mechanism 120 are cut off halfway, and the operation force is transferred to the latch mechanism 110. There is provided a lock switching mechanism 130 for switching between a “locked state” that is not transmitted and an “unlocked state” that allows the operating force to be transmitted to the latch mechanism 110.

The basic structure of the latch mechanism 110 is the same as that provided in the conventional door lock device. The latch mechanism 110 is shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, and is composed of a latch 13, a ratchet 14 (sometimes called a “pole”), and the like. The latch 13 rotates in a plane parallel to the second outer surface 100B around the latch rotation shaft 13J disposed above the striker receiving groove 64 opened on the second outer surface 100B of the door lock device 100. . The latch 13 is positioned at the unlatched position shown in FIG. 6 with the door 90 opened. When the door 90 is closed, as shown in the change from FIG. 6 to FIG. 7, the latch 13 is pushed by the striker 93 that has entered the striker receiving groove 64, and rotates the striker 93 while rotating. It is received by the receiving portion 13C and reaches the latch position shown in FIG. As a result, the latch 13 is in a latched state in which the rotation in the latch releasing direction is restricted, and the door 90 is held in the fully closed state.

As shown in FIG. 7, the ratchet 14 is for holding the latch 13 in the latch position (position engaged with the striker 93), and is centered on the ratchet rotating shaft 14J disposed below the striker receiving groove 64. Then, it rotates in the same plane as the latch 13 (in a plane parallel to the second outer side surface 100B). Usually, the ratchet 14 is positioned at the origin position (position shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) pressed against the stopper 11 by the urging force of the torsion coil spring 14S disposed obliquely below. At this origin position, the engagement portion 14A protruding to the latch 13 side of the ratchet 14 and the latch 13 can interfere with each other, and when the latch 13 is disposed at the latch position, the ratchet 14 (engagement portion 14A) and the latch 13 are arranged. And the latch 13 is held in the latch position.

On the other hand, when the ratchet 14 rotates clockwise from the origin position in FIG. 7 and reaches the release position, the ratchet 14 (engaging portion 14A) and the latch 13 do not interfere with each other. Therefore, when the ratchet 14 reaches the release position from the state in which the latch 13 is held at the latch position, the latch 13 rotates from the latch position toward the unlatch position, and the latch 13 enters an unlatched state in which the striker 93 is released (released). Become. As a result, the meshing with the striker 93 is released and the door 90 can be opened.

The basic structure of the power transmission mechanism 120 is the same as that provided in the conventional door lock device. The power transmission mechanism 120 is shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, and is rotated by operating an inside door handle 96 (see FIG. 3, which corresponds to the “operation unit” of the present invention) provided on the inner surface of the door 90. The inside open lever 20 that moves, the outside open lever 17 that rotates by the operation of the outside door handle 97 (see FIG. 4, which corresponds to the “operation unit” of the present invention) provided on the outer surface of the door 90, An open link 19 that moves up and down by the rotation of the side open lever 17, a lift lever 16 that is disposed above the open link 19 and rotates together with the ratchet 14, and the like are provided. Among these, the lift lever 16 is arranged on the back side of the ratchet 14 and is supported by the ratchet rotating shaft 14J like the ratchet 14, and a convex piece (not shown) bent toward the ratchet 14 is provided. The lift lever 16 and the ratchet 14 can be rotated together by fitting into a recess 14 B formed in the ratchet 14.

As shown in FIG. 8, the inside open lever 20 rotates in a plane parallel to the first outer side surface 100 A around the inside open lever rotation shaft 20 J disposed near the lower end of the door lock device 100. . The inside open lever 20 and the inside door handle 96 are connected by a wire W1 (see FIG. 3). As shown in FIG. 4, the outside open lever 17 rotates in a plane parallel to the second outer side surface 100 B around the outside open lever rotation shaft 17 J disposed at a lower position of the door lock device 100. Move. The outside open lever 17 and the outside door handle 97 are connected by a rod (not shown). The open link 19 can be tilted between a “lock position” and an “unlock position” in a plane parallel to the second outer surface 100 B with the lower end connected to the outside open lever 17 as the center. Yes. When the open link 19 moves upward in the unlock position, the lift lever 16 and the ratchet 14 are integrally rotated by coming into contact with the lift lever 16. On the other hand, even if the open link 19 moves upward in the locked position, it does not contact the lift lever 16 and the lift lever 16 and the ratchet 14 do not rotate.

The basic structure of the lock switching mechanism 130 is the same as that provided in the conventional door lock device. The lock switching mechanism 130 is shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, and the active lever 25 that rotates by the operation of a door lock knob 95 (see FIG. 3) and a key cylinder (not shown) provided in the door 90, the interior of the vehicle And a motor 22 for rotating the active lever 25 by operating a central lock or a wireless key (not shown).

The active lever 25 rotates in a plane parallel to the first outer side surface 100A around the active lever rotating shaft 25J disposed near the lower end of the door lock device 100, and the “lock position” shown in FIG. And the “unlock position” shown in FIG. One end of the active lever 25 is connected to the door lock knob 95 by a wire W2.

As shown in FIG. 8, the motor 22 is disposed above the active lever 25, and a worm gear 23 is fixed to a rotary output shaft extending obliquely downward from the motor 22. Further, the worm wheel 24 meshing with the worm gear 23 rotates in a plane parallel to the first outer side surface 100A around the wheel rotation shaft 24J. The active lever 25 is rotated in accordance with the rotation of the worm wheel 24.

That is, when the central lock or the wireless key is unlocked, the worm wheel 24 rotates 180 degrees in the clockwise direction in FIG. During the rotation of the worm wheel 24, the rotation pressing protrusion 24A of the worm wheel 24 and the engagement groove 25M of the active lever 25 are engaged, and the active lever 25 rotates clockwise, as shown in FIG. The lock position is switched to the unlock position shown in FIG. As the active lever 25 rotates, the open link 19 also switches from the locked position to the unlocked position.

On the other hand, when the central lock or the wireless key is locked, the worm wheel 24 rotates 180 degrees counterclockwise in FIG. During the rotation of the worm wheel 24, the rotation pressing projection 24A and the engagement groove 25M are engaged, and the active lever 25 is rotated counterclockwise, and is shown in FIG. 10 from the unlock position shown in FIG. Switch to the locked position. As the active lever 25 rotates, the open link 19 is also switched from the unlock position to the lock position.

When the inside door handle 96 is operated when the active lever 25 and the open link 19 are in the unlocked position as shown in FIG. 11, the operation force is as follows: the inside open lever 20, the outside open lever 17, the open link 19, The ratchet 14 is transmitted from the origin position to the release position (see FIG. 7) in the order of the lift lever 16. That is, when the inside door handle 96 is operated with the door 90 closed, the engagement between the latch 13 and the ratchet 14 is released, and the door 90 can be opened.

Further, when the outside door handle 97 is operated when the active lever 25 and the open link 19 are in the unlocked position, the operating force is transmitted in the order of the outside open lever 17, the open link 19, and the lift lever 16 in order. As in the case of operating the handle 96, the closed door 90 can be opened.

On the other hand, when the active lever 25 moves from the unlocked position to the locked position shown in FIG. 10, the open link 19 also moves to the locked position, and the open link 19 and the lift lever 16 are disconnected so that they cannot be linked. Accordingly, even if the inside door handle 96 or the outside door handle 97 is operated with the door 90 closed, the ratchet 14 does not move from the origin position, and the engagement between the latch 13 and the ratchet 14 is maintained. The door 90 cannot be opened.

The door lock device 100 includes a detection switch 26, a motor 22 and a motor 22 for detecting the position of the connector 28 for electrical connection and the active lever 25 in addition to the latch mechanism 110, the power transmission mechanism 120 and the lock switching mechanism 130 described above. The bus bar circuit 21 etc. which electrically connected between the detection switch 26 and the connector 28 are provided. The power supply to the motor 22 and communication between the detection switch 26 and the vehicle-mounted control device (not shown) are performed by an electric cable (not shown) connected to the connector 28.

As shown in FIG. 12, the door lock device 100 described above includes the device main body 10, a side cover 70 fixed to the device main body 10 and disposed to face the door inner wall 91 A, and fixed to the device main body 10. The latch module 60 is disposed opposite to the door end wall 91B.

The apparatus main body 10 includes components (active lever 25, active lever 25, and the like) that are formed on the support body 50 bent in a substantially L shape along the door inner wall 91A and the door end wall 91B. The inside open lever 20 or the like) is assembled (see FIG. 8). The support body 50 is a resin molded product, and is a flat container-shaped first support base 51 opened to the door inner wall 91A side, and a flat container-shaped second support base 55 opened to the door end wall 91B side. Consists of. The side cover 70 is fixed to the first side face 10A side of the first support base 51 facing the door inner side wall 91A, and the latch module is placed on the second side face 10B side of the second support base 55 facing the door end wall 91B. 60 is fixed.

The first support base 51 of the support body 50 includes a first main plate wall 52 facing the door inner wall 91 A of the door 90, and the inside of the door from its upper edge and one side edge away from the second support base 55. A first surrounding wall 53 projects toward the wall 91A.

On the other hand, the second support base 55 of the support body 50 includes a second main plate wall 56 facing the door end wall 91 B of the door 90, and an upper edge portion thereof and a side edge portion separated from the first support base 51. The second surrounding wall 57 projects from the door end wall 91B. The first main plate wall 52 and the second main plate wall 56 and the first surrounding wall 53 and the second surrounding wall 57 are integrated and continuous.

The latch module 60 includes a substantially flat container-shaped resin base 61 incorporating the above-described latch mechanism 110, and a sheet metal outer plate 62 and an inner plate addressed to both flat surfaces (front and rear surfaces) of the resin base 61. 63 (see FIGS. 9 and 12). The outer plate 62 addressed to the front surface of the resin base 61 constitutes the second outer surface 100B of the door lock device 100, and is addressed to the door end wall 91B (see FIG. 2).

The latch module 60 is fitted inside the second support base 55 in the support body 50, and the second main plate wall 56 and the second surrounding wall of the second support base 55 are located at the rear, upper, and one side of the latch module 60. 57. The rear surface of the latch module 60 is addressed to the inner surface of the second main plate wall 56. Then, a plurality of

bolts

56B, 56B (see FIGS. 5 and 12, which correspond to the “fastening member” of the present invention) penetrating the second main plate wall 56 are placed on the rear surface of the latch module 60 (specifically, the inner plate 63). The latch module 60 is fixed to the apparatus main body 10 (support body 50) by screwing into a screw hole formed on the rear surface of the resin base 61 (see FIG. 9). The latch module 60 may be fixed to the apparatus main body 10 (support body 50) by using a rivet instead of the bolt 56B.

The outer plate 62 of the latch module 60 includes, for example, three bolt fixing portions 62B as shown in FIG. The outer plate 62 (second outer surface 100B of the door lock device 100) is placed on the inner surface of the door end wall 91B, and a plurality of bolts (not shown) penetrating the door end wall 91B from the outside are bolted. The entire door lock device 100 is fixed to the door 90 by being screwed into the portion 62B.

As shown in FIG. 2, the latch module 60 is addressed to the door inner wall 91 A and the door end wall 91 B, and is addressed to the door end wall 91 B (second outer surface 100 B of the door lock device 100). The striker receiving groove 64 is formed in the portion). The striker receiving groove 64 extends in a substantially horizontal direction corresponding to the striker insertion hole 94 formed in the door 90, and a striker receiving port 64 K at one end of the striker receiving groove 64 is located inside the door of the latch module 60. An opening is made in a portion (constituting the first outer side surface 100A of the door lock device 100) addressed to the wall 91A. The striker receiving groove 64 is exposed to the outside of the door 90 through the striker insertion hole 94, and when the door 90 is closed, the striker 93 enters the striker receiving groove 64 from the striker receiving port 64K. .

An overhang wall 61A (see FIGS. 12 and 13) that is bent at a substantially right angle from the second outer surface 100B and constitutes the first outer surface 100A of the door lock device 100 is integrally formed on the resin base 61 of the latch module 60. ing. The overhanging wall 61A protrudes toward the top and bottom and one side of the striker receiving port 64K, and a horizontally elongated locking hole 65 is formed in a position near the lower end of the overhanging wall 61A. A locking claw 75 described later formed integrally with the side cover 70 can be engaged with the locking hole 65.

The first support base 51 of the support body 50 is assembled with the components constituting the lock switching mechanism 130 such as the motor 22 and the active lever 25 described above. Specifically, the motor 22 is assembled to the upper end portion of the first main plate wall 52 in the first support base 51. Further, a wheel rotation shaft 24J standing toward the side cover 70 is provided at a substantially central portion of the first main plate wall 52, and the wheel rotation shaft 24J stands up toward the side cover 70 obliquely below the wheel rotation shaft 24J. An active lever rotation shaft 25J is provided.

Further, a detection switch 26 is provided adjacent to the motor 22 at a position near the second support base 55 in the first main plate wall 52, and the upper end portion of the first main plate wall 52 is more than the motor 22. A connector 28 is provided at a side end away from the second support base 55. A bus bar circuit 21 is laid between the connector 28 and the motor 22 and the detection switch 26.

As shown in FIG. 8, the first surrounding wall 53 of the first support base 51 continues along the entire upper edge portion of the first main plate wall 52 and the entire one side edge portion away from the second support base 55. It extends. Further, a flange portion 53F (see FIG. 12) projecting outward is formed at the distal end portion of the first surrounding wall 53. The flange portion 53 F is provided continuously over the entire portion excluding the portion near the lower end of the first surrounding wall 53. In a portion near the lower end of the first surrounding wall 53, substantially

U-shaped cutout portions

53A and 53A are formed for passing the wires W1 and W2.

The side cover 70 is a resin molded product and is fixed to the apparatus main body 10 and covers almost the entire lock switching mechanism 130. As shown in FIG. 12, the side cover 70 includes a cover main plate wall 71 that faces the first main plate wall 52 and a cover surrounding wall 72 that projects from the outer edge portion toward the first support base 51. By combining with the support base 51, a component housing space S for housing the lock switching mechanism 130 and the like is formed (see FIG. 15). The cover main plate wall 71 constitutes the first outer side surface 100 A of the door lock device 100 and is addressed to the door inner side wall 91 A of the door 90. The upper edge of the cover main plate wall 71 and the one side edge away from the second support base 55 have the same contour as the upper edge and one side edge of the first main plate wall 52 (see FIG. 9). The cover surrounding wall 72 projects from the upper edge and one side edge. A flange portion 72 F projecting outward is formed at the tip of the cover surrounding wall 72. The flange portion 72F is continuously provided over the entire cover surrounding wall 72, and the flange portion 72F and the flange portion 53F of the first surrounding wall 53 are overlapped and fixed by, for example, laser welding ( (See FIG. 1).

A connector insertion port 73 is formed through the cover main plate wall 71 at a position facing the connector 28 (see FIGS. 2 and 3). The open end of the connector 28 faces the connector insertion port 73. From the opening edge of the connector insertion opening 73, a cylindrical wall 74 stands up toward the door inner wall 91 A of the door 90. The cylindrical wall 74 penetrates the inside of the through hole 91C formed in the door inner wall 91A in a state where the door lock device 100 is assembled to the door 90 (see FIG. 1).

As shown in FIG. 15, in the state where the side cover 70 and the latch module 60 are fixed to the apparatus main body 10, one side portion 70 A disposed on the second outer side surface 100 B side of the side cover 70, and the latch module 60. Among them, the one side portion 60A disposed on the first outer surface 100A side (the overhanging wall 61A side) is joined as follows. That is, a locking claw 75 is formed on one side portion 70A of the side cover 70, and the locking claw 75 and the locking hole 65 provided in the latch module 60 (the overhanging wall 61A) engage with each other. (See FIG. 2). The locking claw 75 has a rectangular flat plate shape that is slightly smaller than the locking hole 65, and a locking surface 75 A that locks the inner edge of the locking hole 65 on the side away from the second outer surface 100 B. And an inclined surface 75B is provided on the side close to the second outer surface 100B (see FIG. 16). The inclined surface 75B is inclined upward toward the locking surface 75A, and the plane between the locking surface 75A and the inclined surface 75B is substantially perpendicular to the locking surface 75A. When the latch module 60 is combined with the apparatus main body 10 and the side cover 70 in the combined state, the overhanging wall 61A rides on the inclined surface 75B of the locking claw 75 in the process. When the overhanging wall 61A gets over the locking claw 75, the locking claw 75 is fitted into the locking hole 65, and the locking surface 75A of the locking claw 75 and the inner edge of the locking hole 65 are locked.

Further, at the joint portion between the one side portion 60A of the latch module 60 (resin base 61) and the one side portion 70A of the side cover 70, the abutting

shaft bodies

77, 77 and the contact

concave portions

66, 66 according to the present invention are provided. The abutting

shaft bodies

77 and 77 and the contact recesses 66 and 66 abut in the axial direction of the

bolts

56B and 56B by tightening the

bolts

56B and 56B that fix the latch module 60 to the apparatus main body 10. It has been. This abutting state is maintained by the locking of the locking claw 75 and the locking hole 65. Here, between the one side portion 70 A of the side cover 70 and the one side portion 60 A of the latch module 60 (resin base 61), other than the abutting portion of the abutting shaft body 77 and the engaging portion of the engaging claw 75. A gap (clearance) is provided so that these portions are separated in the joining direction (the axial direction of the abutting shaft body 77).

The abutting

shaft bodies

77, 77 project from one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 toward one side portion 60A of the latch module 60, and the bolts 56B, which fix the latch module 60 to the apparatus main body 10 (support body 50), It extends parallel to 56B. The abutting

shaft bodies

77 and 77 have a columnar shape, and

tip contact portions

77T and 77T having a tapered shape (conical shape) are provided at the tip portions. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 16, the abutting

shaft bodies

77, 77 are provided at two locations of the one side portion 70 A of the side cover 70, an intermediate position in the vertical direction and a position closer to the lower end. Of these two abutting shaft bodies 77, the upper abutting shaft body 77 is longer than the lower abutting shaft body 77. As shown in FIG. 13, the upper abutting shaft body 77 is disposed at a side position of the striker receiving groove 64. Further, as shown in FIG. 16, one side portion 70 A of the side cover 70 is provided with a cantilever-like projecting piece 78 projecting inward substantially at right angles to the cover main plate wall 71. An upper abutting shaft body 77 protrudes from a position near the tip of the piece 78. The upper and lower two abutting

shaft bodies

77, 77 are both provided within the width W in the opposing direction of the first support base 51 and the side cover 70 (FIG. 15 shows the upper abutting shaft body. Only 77 is shown).

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 17, in one side portion 60A of the latch module 60, two locations on the coaxial line with the abutting shaft bodies 77 and 77 (FIG. 14A, FIG. 14B and FIG. The contact recesses 66 and 66 are provided in the contact recess 66 only). The contact recesses 66, 66 are formed to be recessed in the front end surfaces of the

solid boss portions

67, 67 provided adjacent to the back side of the overhanging wall 61A in the resin base 61. For example, the contact recesses 66, 66 have a mortar shape (conical shape). It has an inner surface. The

tip contact portions

77T and 77T of the abutting

shaft bodies

77 and 77 are received by the contact recesses 66 and 66, and the

tip contact portions

77T and 77T abut on the inner side surfaces of the contact recesses 66 and 66. Thus, the abutting

shaft bodies

77 and 77 are positioned from the side.

The configuration of the present embodiment is as described above. Here, the apparatus main body 10 in the present embodiment corresponds to the “first part” in the inventions of claims 1 and 2, and the latch module 60 fixed to the apparatus main body 10 with the bolt 56 B is defined in the first and second aspects. The side cover 70 corresponding to the “side part” in the present invention and joined to the one side part 60A of the latch module 60 via the abutting shaft body 77 and the abutting recess 66 is provided in

claims

1, 2, 5, and 11. This corresponds to the “second part” and the “cover” in the present invention.

By the way, the door lock device 100 of the present embodiment has a side surface on the first support base 51 of the device main body 10 which is completed by assembling the components constituting the lock switching mechanism 130 and the power transmission mechanism 120 to the support body 50. The cover 70 is assembled, and then the latch module 60 is assembled to the second support base 55 of the apparatus main body 10.

Specifically, first, the apparatus body 10 and the side cover 70 are fixed by laser welding the flange portion 72F of the side cover 70 to the flange portion 53F of the first support base 51, and then the latch module 60 is attached to the second module. The plurality of bolts 56 B and 56 B passing through the second main plate wall 56 of the second support base 55 are tightened and fixed to the latch module 60. Then, one side part 70A of the side cover 70 separated from the fastening part by the bolt 56B and the one side part 60A of the latch module 60 are joined in a pressed state. At this time, the

tip contact portions

77T and 77T of the abutting

shaft bodies

77 and 77 are pressed against the inner side surfaces of the contact recesses 66 and 66 and positioned from the side, and the engagement claw 75 and the engagement hole 65 Separation between the one

side portions

60A and 70A is regulated by the uneven engagement. The door lock device 100 assembled in this way is used by being fixed inside the door 90 as shown in FIG.

Incidentally, while the vehicle 200 is traveling, vibrations of the vehicle 200 (road surface irregularities and engine vibrations) are transmitted to the door lock device 100 via the door 90. Further, when the outside door handle 97 or the inside door handle 96 provided in the door 90 is opened, a relative shift occurs between the apparatus main body 10 and the side cover 70 and the latch module 60 due to the operating force. Sometimes.

On the other hand, according to the door lock device 100 of the present embodiment, the latch module 60 is fixed to the device main body 10 with the

bolts

56B and 56B, while the side cover 70 separated from the fastening portion by the

bolts

56B and 56B. An abutting shaft body 77 and an abutting recess 66 extending in the axial direction of the

bolts

56B and 56B are provided at a joint portion between the one side portion 70A and the one side portion 60A of the latch module 60. Since the tip end abutting portion 77T of 77 abuts on the inner side surface of the abutting recess 66, the joining portion is positioned from the side. As a result, it is possible to prevent rubbing between the one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 and the one side portion 60A of the latch module 60 which are separated from the fastening portion by the

bolts

56B and 56B, and to generate a squeaking noise (stick-slip noise) Can be suppressed. Thereby, the quietness of the vehicle 200 can be improved.

Further, the joint portion between one side portion 60A of the latch module 60 and one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 is fixed by a fastening member such as a bolt within the width W in the opposing direction of the first support base 51 and the side cover 70. Although it is difficult to do in terms of structure and work, according to the present embodiment, the width of the first support base 51 and the side cover 70 in the opposing direction is difficult to be fixed by such a fastening member. Thus, the abutting shaft body 77 and the abutting recess 66 are brought into contact with each other, and the displacement of the joining portion between the one side portion 60A of the latch module 60 and the one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 is regulated, and the generation of the squeaking noise Can be suppressed.

Further, due to the abutment of the abutting shaft body 77 and the abutting recess 66, the one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 and the one side portion 60A of the latch module 60 (resin base 61) are connected in the joining direction (projection). Since a gap (clearance) that is separated in the axial direction of the shaft body 77 is provided, the number of portions that can be rubbed is reduced, and the generation of squeaking noise can be further prevented.

[Second Embodiment]
A door lock device 100V according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The door lock device 100V of the present embodiment is different from the first embodiment in the abutting shaft body 77V and the abutting face 66V. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the abutting

shaft bodies

77, 77 of the first embodiment have a tip abutting shape in which the tip portion of the cylindrical abutting shaft body 77 has a tapered shape (conical shape). The contact portion 77T is configured such that the tip contact portion 77T is received in the contact recess 66 formed in the solid boss portion 67 provided on one side surface 60A of the latch module 60. . On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, the abutting

shaft bodies

77V and 77V of the present embodiment have a columnar shape with a constant cross-sectional shape in the axial direction. As shown in FIG. 5, the

grease holding surfaces

77G and 77G have unevenness for holding the grease. These grease holding surfaces 77G are, for example, a textured surface or a knurled surface. Then, as shown in FIG. 18, the

grease holding surfaces

77G and 77G are greased to the contact surfaces 66V and 66V formed coaxially with the abutting

shaft bodies

77V and 77V on one side surface 60A of the latch module 60. It is configured to abut via G (FIGS. 18 and 19 show only the upper abutting shaft body 77V and the abutting surface 66V). Since other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, a duplicate description is omitted.

With such a configuration, an appropriate gap (clearance) is formed between the one

side portions

60A and 70A in the joining direction, and temporarily, the tip surfaces of the abutting

shaft bodies

77V and 77V and the bumps Even if 66V and 66V rub against each other for the time being, it is possible to prevent the generation of the squeaking noise by the grease G. In addition, since the tip surfaces of the abutting

shaft bodies

77V and 77V are a grease holding surface 77G having unevenness for holding the grease, the grease can be held for a long period of time. That is, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a squeaking sound (stick-slip sound) for a long time simply by interposing the grease G between the tip surfaces of the abutting

shaft bodies

77V and 77V and the abutting

surfaces

66V and 66V. Thus, the silence of the vehicle 200 can be improved.

[Other Embodiments]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, the embodiments described below are also included in the technical scope of the present invention, and various other than the following are within the scope not departing from the gist. It can be changed and implemented.

(1) In the above embodiment, the

door lock devices

100 and 100V are illustrated as an example of the “vehicle component” according to the present invention, but other components mounted on the vehicle 200, such as a door closer device, a car navigation device, and an automobile. The present invention may be applied to interior parts, bumpers and the like.

(2) In the first embodiment, the abutting shaft body 77 is provided on the side cover 70 and the contact recess 66 is provided on the latch module 60. However, as shown in FIG. A solid boss portion 67W having 66W may be provided, and the abutting shaft body 77W may be provided on the latch module 60.

(3) In the first embodiment, the tip contact portion 77T of the abutting shaft body 77 has a tapered shape, but may have a spherical shape as shown in FIG. 22A. The inner surface of the contact recess 66 has a mortar shape (conical shape), but may have a pyramid shape. Furthermore, the contact recess 66 may not have a bottom, and may penetrate as shown in FIG. 22B.

(4) In the first embodiment, in order to accurately measure the dimension (axial length) of the abutting shaft body 77, a plane perpendicular to the axial direction as shown in FIG. It is preferable to provide the portion 77H. The same applies to the abutting shaft body 77W shown in FIG.

(5) In the second embodiment, the abutting shaft body 77V is provided on the side cover 70 and the abutting face 66V is provided on the latch module 60. However, as shown in FIG. 66X may be provided, and the latch module 60 may be provided with the abutting shaft body 77X.

(6) In the second embodiment, the grease holding surface 77G is formed by providing the grease holding surface unevenness on the tip surface of the abutting shaft body 77V. However, as shown in FIG. 24, the tip surface of the abutting shaft body 77Y is provided. It is also possible to provide the grease holding surface 77G by providing the holding surface 66Y with which the bumps come into contact with unevenness for holding grease.

(7) In the second embodiment, the grease holding surface 77G is a textured surface or a knurled surface. However, it may be any shape having irregularities capable of holding grease, and surface roughening with a file or the like. It may be formed by.

(8) In the embodiment described above, the engaging claw 75 provided in the side cover 70 and the engaging hole 65 provided in the latch module 60 are engaged with each other, but the side cover 70 and the latch module 60 are You may fix with the volt | bolt etc. which penetrated 100 A of 1st outer surface.

(9) In the above embodiment, the components (the active lever 25, the inside open lever 20, etc.) constituting the lock switching mechanism 130 and the power transmission mechanism 120 are assembled to the support body 50, but the lock switching mechanism 130 is attached to the side cover 70. Alternatively, the components of the power transmission mechanism 120 may be assembled, or the components may be assembled to both the support body 50 and the side cover 70. That is, the component parts of the lock switching mechanism 130 and the power transmission mechanism 120 may be included in either the “first part” or the “second part” in the present invention.

(10) In the

door lock devices

100 and 100V, the latch module 60 is fixed to the device main body 10 with the bolt 56B (fastening member) in a state where the device main body 10 and the side cover 70 are fixed, and separated from the fastening portion. The abutting shaft body and the abutting recess (or the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface) are in contact between one side portion 70A of the side cover 70 and one side portion 60A of the latch module 60. However, a configuration in which the arrangement of the abutting shaft body and the contact recess (or the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface) and the fastening member is reversed may be employed. That is, in a state where the apparatus main body 10 and the side cover 70 are fixed, the latch module 60 is fixed to the side cover 70 with a fastening member such as a bolt, and one side portion of the latch module 60 and the apparatus main body separated from the fastening portion. The abutting shaft body and the abutting recess (or the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface) may be provided so as to be capable of abutting with each other 10 (support body 50). In this configuration, the side cover 70 corresponds to the “first part” in the inventions of claims 1 and 3, and the latch module 60 fixed to the side cover 70 with a fastening member is in the inventions of claims 1 and 3. The apparatus main body 10 corresponding to a “side part” and joined to one side portion of the latch module 60 via the abutting shaft body and the abutting recess (or the abutting shaft body and the abutting surface) is claimed in claim 1. This corresponds to the “second part” in the inventions of 3 and 3. The side surface of the side cover 70 to which the apparatus main body 10 is fixed (facing the opposite side of the first outer surface 100A) corresponds to the “first side surface” in claims 1 and 3, and the latch module 60 is fixed. The side surface (facing the second outer surface 100B side) corresponds to the “second side surface” in claims 1 and 3.

10 Device body (first part)
10A First side surface 10B Second side surface 50 Support body 51 First support base 55 Second support base 56B Bolt (fastening member)
60 Latch module (side parts)
64

striker receiving groove

66,

66W abutting recess

66V, 66X, 66Y bumped surface 70 side cover (second part, cover)
77, 77V to 77Y Abutting shaft body 77G Grease holding surface 77H Flat portion 77T Tip contact portion 90 Door 91A Door inner wall 91B Door end wall 93 Strike 94 Strike insertion hole 96 Inside door handle (operation portion)
97 Outside door handle (control unit)
100,100V door lock device (vehicle parts)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 110 Latch mechanism 120 Power transmission mechanism 130 Lock switching mechanism 200 Vehicle S Component accommodation space

Claims

In a state where the second part is fixed to the first side surface of the first part, the side part is fixed to the second side surface adjacent to the first side surface of the first part by a fastening member, and the side part One side is joined to one side of the second component;
An abutting shaft body that protrudes from one of the joining portions of the second part and the side part toward the other and extends in the axial direction of the fastening member that fixes the side part;
Provided at the tip of the abutting shaft body, a tip contact portion having a tapered shape or a spherical shape,
A vehicle component comprising an abutting recess formed on the other of the joined portions and having an inner surface that abuts against the tip abutting portion and is positioned from the side.
It is adapted to be placed opposite to the door end wall where the striker insertion hole is formed in the door of the vehicle, and engages with the striker of the vehicle when the door is closed to keep the door closed. Said side piece having a latching mechanism adapted to:
The vehicle component according to claim 1, further comprising: the second component adapted to be disposed so as to be opposed to an inner wall of the door disposed on the vehicle inner side of the door.
It is adapted to be opposed to the inner wall of the door end of the vehicle where the striker insertion hole is formed, and engages with the vehicle striker when the door is closed to keep the door closed. Said side piece having a latching mechanism adapted to:
The vehicle component according to claim 1, further comprising: the first component adapted to be disposed so as to be opposed to an inner wall of the door disposed on a vehicle inner side of the door.
The vehicle part according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a flat portion perpendicular to the axial direction of the abutting shaft body is provided at the forefront of the abutting shaft body.
The first part has a support body having a first support base adapted to follow the door inner wall and a second support base adapted to follow the door end wall;
The second component is a cover that is disposed to face the first support base and forms a component accommodation space together with the first support base.
The vehicle part according to claim 2, wherein the abutting shaft body and the contact recess are positioned within a width in a direction in which the first support base and the cover are opposed to each other.
The side piece includes a striker receiving groove and the latch mechanism adapted to engage the striker that has entered the striker receiving groove;
The first component includes a power transmission mechanism adapted to transmit an operation force of an operation unit provided on the door to the latch mechanism, and a power transmission path in the power transmission mechanism is cut off in the middle of the operation force. A lock switching mechanism adapted to switch between a locked state in which transmission is disabled and an unlocked state in which transmission of the operating force is enabled;
The vehicle component according to claim 5, wherein the abutting shaft body and the abutting recess are provided at a lateral position of the striker receiving groove.
In a state where the second part is fixed to the first side surface of the first part, the side part is fixed to the second side surface adjacent to the first side surface of the first part by a fastening member, and the side part One side is joined to one side of the second component;
An abutting shaft body that protrudes from one of the joining portions of the second part and the side part toward the other and extends in the axial direction of the fastening member that fixes the side part;
A to-be-abutted surface that is formed on the other of the joined parts and that abuts against the tip surface of the abutting shaft body;
A vehicle component in which any one of a front end surface of the abutting shaft body and the abutted surface is a grease retaining surface having unevenness for retaining grease.
It is adapted to be placed opposite to the door end wall where the striker insertion hole is formed in the door of the vehicle, and engages with the striker of the vehicle when the door is closed to keep the door closed. Said side piece having a latching mechanism adapted to:
The vehicle component according to claim 7, further comprising: the second component adapted to be disposed so as to be opposed to an inner wall of the door disposed on the vehicle inner side of the door.
It is adapted to be placed opposite to the door end wall where the striker insertion hole is formed in the door of the vehicle, and engages with the striker of the vehicle when the door is closed to keep the door closed. Said side piece having a latching mechanism adapted to:
The vehicle component according to claim 7, further comprising: the first component adapted to be disposed so as to be opposed to an inner wall of the door disposed on the vehicle inner side of the door.
The vehicle component according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein the grease holding surface is a textured surface or a knurled surface.
The first part has a support body having a first support base adapted to follow the door inner wall and a second support base adapted to follow the door end wall;
The second component is a cover that is disposed to face the first support base and forms a component accommodation space together with the first support base.
The vehicle component according to claim 8, wherein the abutting shaft body and the abutted surface are located within a width in a direction in which the first support base and the cover are opposed to each other.
The side piece includes a striker receiving groove and the latch mechanism adapted to engage the striker that has entered the striker receiving groove;
The first component includes a power transmission mechanism adapted to transmit an operation force of an operation unit provided on the door to the latch mechanism, and a power transmission path in the power transmission mechanism in the middle to disconnect the operation force. A lock switching mechanism adapted to switch between a locked state in which transmission is disabled and an unlocked state in which transmission of the operating force is enabled;
The vehicle component according to claim 11, wherein the abutting shaft body and the abutted abutting surface are provided at lateral positions of the striker receiving groove.