JPH0345877Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] "Industrial application field" This invention relates to roof head lining.
In particular, the present invention relates to a roof head lining provided in a vehicle equipped with a window such as a sunroof on the side wall of the vehicle interior.

``Prior Art'' Conventionally, this type of roof head lining has typically been installed (lined) in a manner that corresponds to the vehicle interior side wall 3 that extends downward, as shown in FIG. A trapezoidal one is known. With such a shape, the roof head lining 1 is smoothly fitted into the vehicle interior 2 formed by the vehicle interior ceiling portion 4 and the vehicle interior side wall portion 3 (arrow A).

Therefore, in the assembly work to the vehicle interior 2 when such a roof head lining 1 is used,
There is no need to force the roof head lining 1 into the vehicle interior 2. The roof head lining 1 is made of a foamable synthetic resin material such as polystyrene, and is formed as an integral or divided molded product having appropriate elasticity.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, in some types of vehicles, the inside of the passenger compartment 5 expands downward, and constricts further toward the passenger compartment along the expanding direction. View B). Therefore, in the roof head lining 1' attached to the vehicle interior 5 having such a shape, a constriction portion 7 of approximately the same shape is formed corresponding to the inward constriction portion 6 formed on the vehicle interior 5 side. will be done.

``Problems to be solved by the invention'' However, in the assembly work using such a roof head lining 1', the constrictions 6 and 7 formed on each side prevent the roof head from connecting to the passenger compartment 5. When installing the lining 1' (arrow C), the lining 1' must be forcibly bent and cannot be assembled smoothly as explained in the example of FIG. 3.

Therefore, in such a case of fitting, it is necessary to push the roof head lining 1' into the vehicle interior 5 with a relatively strong force and to make it fit in a so-called resilient manner. In particular, for example, facing the sunroof part provided on the side wall of the vehicle compartment, etc.
If an opening is formed on the roof head lining side, the side wall portion (particularly the constriction) at the bottom of the opening, which has become relatively narrow due to the formation of this opening, may be damaged due to the above-mentioned elastic fitting. or cause deformation.

This reduces work efficiency during the installation of the roof head lining, and also causes wrinkles in the roof head lining and the skin material adhered to its surface, causing problems in terms of appearance.

``Purpose of the invention'' Therefore, the main purpose of this invention is to increase the strength of the relatively narrow constricted side wall by forming an opening, and to improve work efficiency during installation. To prevent kinks and wrinkles and provide a roof hem lining with good appearance.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In order to achieve the above object, the main means adopted by this invention is to attach the device to the vehicle interior, which has a body side constriction formed on the body side wall and bent toward the vehicle interior. The roof head lining is provided with a lining-side constriction portion that faces the body-side constriction portion when installed in the vehicle interior, and reinforcing means applied to the lining-side constriction portion.

"Effect of the invention" According to this invention, the strength of the relatively narrow constricted side wall can be strengthened.
It is possible to improve workability when installing the lining and to prevent bending, wrinkles, etc. that occur in the lining portion.

In particular, when the constriction is narrowed by forming an opening corresponding to the car window in the constriction, such an effect becomes remarkable.

The above objects, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become clearer from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

``Example'' Figure 1 is a perspective view of the main parts of a roof head lining according to an embodiment of this invention, and Figure 2 shows the roof head lining shown in Figure 1 when installed in a vehicle interior with a sunroof section. FIG. Note that the following example is only one specific example of this invention, and the technical scope of this invention is not limited by this example.

In FIG. 1, roof headlining 10
For example, the lining side wall 12 expanding downward
(The other opposing lining side wall is omitted for convenience). This lining side wall 12
As can be seen from FIG. 2, this is a portion that is fitted along the compartment side wall portion 26 that also extends downward. That is, by completely fitting the lining side wall 12 into the compartment side wall 26,
The entire roof head lining 10 is installed (inner lining) from the cabin ceiling 24 to the cabin side wall 26.
It means that it was done.

In FIG. 2, such a lining side wall 1
2 is integrally formed with an opening 14 (see FIG. 1) and a constricted portion 16 that continues below the opening 14 and bends toward the interior of the vehicle. Opening 14
is formed opposite to the sunroof section 28 provided from the interior ceiling section 24 to the interior side wall section 26 when the roof head lining 10 is installed in the vehicle interior 5'. It extends from the upper surface portion 10a of the lining 10.

Further, the constriction portion 16 is formed in the vehicle interior when the roof head lining 10 is pushed into the vehicle interior 5' in the direction of arrow D and is installed, similar to the conventional vehicle interior 5 shown in FIG. 4 described above. It is formed to correspond to the constricted portion 6' formed in the side wall portion 26. In order to suitably join the lower end 14a of the opening 14 to the side wall 26 of the vehicle interior, the lower end 14a of the opening 14 may be projected toward the outside of the vehicle interior at a predetermined angle and a predetermined length.
In such a case, the degree of constriction of the constricted portion 16 increases.

With such a constriction 16, the opening 14
A reinforcing plate 18 (see FIG. 1), which is a characteristic component of this embodiment, is provided at the bottom of the holder. This reinforcing plate 18 is made of, for example, a separate relatively hard synthetic resin material or other hard material, and is provided along the longitudinal direction of the roof headlining 10, and has an opening 14 formed therein. This increases the rigidity of the lining side wall 12, which has become thinner and weaker.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 2, when the roof head lining 10 is attached to the vehicle interior 5', the constriction 16 of the roof head liner 10 is attached to the vehicle interior 5' in the fitting direction (direction of arrow D). When it is temporarily blocked by the constricted portion 6' on the lining side wall 12, a relatively strong force is applied to the lining side wall 12 to further fit it. Therefore, the lower part of the opening 14 will not bend.

In addition, in the above embodiment, the reinforcing plate was explained as being made of a separate body. However, it goes without saying that, in addition to this, when the roof head lining is molded, the lower part of the opening is integrally molded with a thick wall, thereby serving as a reinforcing means.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of essential parts of a roof head lining according to an embodiment of the invention, and FIG. 2 is a schematic explanatory diagram when the roof head lining shown in FIG. 1 is installed in a vehicle interior provided with a sunroof portion.
FIGS. 3 and 4 are schematic explanatory views of different types of conventional roof head linings, which form the background of this invention, when installed in accordance with suitably shaped vehicle interiors. Explanation of symbols, 5'... Vehicle interior, 10... Roof head lining, 12... Lining side wall, 14
... opening, 16 ... constriction, 18 ... reinforcing plate, 6' ... constriction-shaped portion, 24 ... cabin ceiling,
26...Interior side wall part, 28...Sunroof part.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] A roof head lining installed in a vehicle interior having a body side constriction formed on a body side wall and bent toward the vehicle interior, the roof head lining being attached to the vehicle interior, A roof head lining comprising: a lining-side constriction facing the constriction; and reinforcing means applied to the lining-side constriction.