JPH0361118A - Defroster nozzle - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To securely perform engagement of respective parts to favorably maintain the function of a guide fin by connecting plural parts to each other to form a defroster nozzle, and engaging respective parts with each other through a claw of the guide fin attached to either of these parts. CONSTITUTION:A defroster nozzle consists of respective fron and rear no-zzles 3, 1. In this case, a guide fin 2 is formed integrally with the in-side wall of the rear side nozzle 1 with resin. Further, the guide fin 2 is adapted to project in various directions in response to the direction of wind delivered from an opening 90, and a hook-like claw 21 is formed on the tip of the guide fin 2. On the other hand, a hole 31 engaging the claw 21 is drilled in the front side nozzle 3. Further, respective flange parts 10, 30 are formed to the heads of the front and rear nozzles 3, 1 res-pectively to confine the above opening 90. The claw 21 is engaged with the hole 31 to connect the respective front and rear nozzles 3, 1 firmly, and thereby the function of the guide fin 2 can be favorably maintained.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Field of Industrial Application] The present invention relates to a defroster nozzle for blowing air that is attached to the front part of an automobile.

[Prior art]

As shown in FIG. 7, the defroster nozzle has several openings 90, which are wind outlets, protruding from the main body 9 toward the rear. Further, the main body 9 has a duct portion 91 on the lower side, and has fittings 9292 on both sides.

Further, the two-part main body 9 is divided into a front nozzle C and a rear nozzle D along a central dividing line AB extending in the longitudinal direction. The opening 90 is
They are formed only on three sides of the front nozzle C (Fig. 8).

Therefore, the above-mentioned Freon 1-side nozzle C and rear side nozzle D
As shown in FIG. 8, in the vicinity of the opening 90, the claw 93 and the claw locking hole 940 engage with each other.

That is, the claw 93 is connected to the opening 9 of the front nozzle C.
It is provided approximately at the center of the collar portion 901 at 0.

Further, the above-mentioned claw locking hole 940 is provided approximately at the center of the collar contact portion 94 of the rear nozzle D.

Therefore, when integrating the front nozzle C and the rear nozzle D, it is necessary to insert the two above-mentioned claws 93 into the claw locking holes 94.
Fits into 0.

[Problem to be solved]

However, the conventional defroster nozzle described above has the fifth problem.

That is, the claw 93 and the claw locking hole 940 engage in the vicinity of the collar 901, as shown in FIG. 9, so that the front nozzle C and the rear nozzle D are integrated.

As a result, a gap t is created between the guide fin 95 provided on the inner wall of the front nozzle C and the inner wall 96 of the rear nozzle D, and the engagement between the front nozzle C and the rear nozzle D is prevented. Not done enough. Therefore, the guide fins 95 cannot sufficiently perform the wind direction/wind speed adjustment function.

Moreover, the claw 93 and the claw locking hole 940 are as follows.

Since the mounting position is limited, the front nozzle C and the rear nozzle D cannot be engaged at any arbitrary position.

The present invention has been made in view of such conventional problems, and aims to provide a defroster nozzle that is securely fitted and does not impair the wind direction and wind speed adjustment functions of the guide fins.

[Means for solving problems]

The present invention provides a defroster nozzle having guide fins near an opening, in which the defroster nozzle is constructed by connecting a plurality of components to each other, and the guide fins provided on any of the components are A defroster nozzle is characterized in that an engaging claw is integrally formed at the tip, and the constituent parts are connected to each other by the claw.

The most noteworthy feature of the present invention is that the guide fins are integrally formed with engagement claws, thereby integrally connecting the components.

Some of the above components are divided into two or more parts, such as a front nozzle and a rear nozzle.

Further, the engagement claw is a locking tool for integrally engaging the front nozzle and the rear nozzle.

Further, the two-part claw is integrally formed at the tip of the guide fin by resin molding or the like.

Further, the guide fins are formed integrally with the main body of the defroster nozzle on the inner wall of the main body. This is a blade that has the function of adjusting wind direction and wind speed.

A claw locking hole for engaging the claw is provided in a component of the portion facing the engagement claw provided on the guide fin.

Further, the opening refers to a wind outlet formed above the main body, and has a brim portion on the peripheral edge thereof.

[For production]

In the defroster nozzle according to the present invention, since the engaging claw is integrally formed on the guide fin, for example, the front nozzle and the rear nozzle, which are divided into two, can be integrated into one body by engaging the claw. to form.

Therefore, when integrally forming the defroster nozzle, the engaging claw is engaged with a corresponding claw locking hole formed in the mating component. Therefore, the component parts are connected to each other by the above-mentioned claws,
There is no gap between the fin tip and the inner wall. Furthermore, the components are tightly connected.

(Effects) According to the present invention, by engaging the claws with the claw locking holes of the mating component, the defroster is firmly and securely secured and does not reduce the wind direction and wind speed adjustment functions of the guide fins. A nozzle can be provided and can be engaged at any position provided with guide fins.

〔Example〕

First Embodiment The defroster nozzle according to this example is shown in Figs. 1 and 2.
This will be explained using figures.

That is, in the defroster nozzle of this example, as shown in FIG. 1, the guide fin 2 provided in the vicinity of the opening 90 has five engaging claws 21 integrally formed therein.

That is, the defroster nozzle consists of a rear nozzle and a front nozzle 3, and is divided into two components approximately at the center of the main body 1 in the longitudinal direction.

The guide fins 2 are formed integrally with the inner wall of the rear nozzle 1 by resin molding.

Further, the guide fins 2 are provided to protrude in various directions depending on the direction of the wind discharged from the opening 90.

A hook-shaped claw 21 is provided at the tip of the guide fin 2.
integrally molded with resin.

Further, the rear nozzle l has a collar portion 10 at one head.

On the other hand, the front nozzle 3 is provided with a claw locking hole 31 into which the guide fin 2 is inserted.

Further, the front nozzle 3 has collar portions 30 at two heads. The flange 10 of the rear nozzle I and the flange 30 of the front nozzle 3 form an opening 90.

Next, the effects of the nine defroster nozzles will be explained.

That is, when forming the defroster nozzle integrally, the claw 21 of the rear (!t11 nozzle 1) is connected to the corresponding claw locking hole 31 of the front nozzle 3.
to engage. This allows the claw 21 to be inserted into the claw locking hole 31.
The rear nozzle 1 and the front nozzle 3, which are divided into two, are engaged integrally.

As a result, the rear nozzle 1 and the front nozzle 3 are firmly connected to each other, and no gap is created between the guide fin 2 and the front nozzle 3. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a defroster nozzle that ensures engagement between the two nozzles and does not reduce the wind direction/wind speed adjustment function of the guide fins 2. Furthermore, the guide fins 2 can be engaged at any position where they are provided.

Second Embodiment A defroster nozzle according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG.

That is, in the defroster nozzle of this example, the hook-shaped pawl 21 in the first embodiment is replaced with a wedge-shaped pawl 22. The claw 22 is provided at the tip of the guide fin 2. In addition, the claw locking hole 3 provided in the rear nozzle I2
21 is formed to correspond to the shape of the claw 22 described above. The other configurations were the same as those of the first embodiment.

Note that a collar portion 120 is formed at the head of the rear nozzle 12, and a collar portion 320 is formed at the head of the front nozzle 32.

However, in the two examples of defroster nozzles, the first
In addition to the effects of the embodiment, the rear nozzle 12 and the front nozzle 32 can be engaged more reliably.

Third Embodiment The defroster nozzle according to this example is shown in Figs. 4 and 5.
This will be explained using figures.

That is, in the defroster nozzles of the two examples, the hook-shaped pawl 21 in the first embodiment is replaced with a pin-locking pawl 23.

That is, a pin locking hole 232 is formed in the claw 23 as shown in FIG. Then, the claw 23 is engaged with the claw locking hole 331 in the front nozzle 33. Also,
As shown in FIG. 5, a locking pin 234 is locked in the pin locking hole 232. Thereby, the rear nozzle 13 and the front nozzle 33 can be integrally formed.

The other configurations were the same as those of the first embodiment.

The opening 90 is formed by forming a flange 130 on the head of the rear nozzle 13 and a flange 330 on the head of the front nozzle 33.

However, in the two examples of defroster nozzles, the first
In addition to the effects of the embodiment, the shape of the claw 23 can be simplified.

Fourth Embodiment A defroster nozzle according to this embodiment will be explained with reference to FIG.

That is, in the defroster nozzle of this example, the hook-shaped pawl 21 of the first embodiment is replaced with a tabular pawl 241 that is fixed by heat caulking.

That is, after a flat tab 241 provided on the guide fin 2 of the rear nozzle 14 is engaged in a tab locking hole 341 provided in the front nozzle 34, heat is applied to melt the joint portion 242. The two are joined by.

The other tank bottoms were the same as in the first example. In addition.

A collar portion 140 is formed on the head of the rear nozzle 14, and a collar portion 340 is formed on the head of the front nozzle 34.
An opening 90 was formed.

However, in the nine defroster nozzles, the first
In addition to the effects of the embodiment, the stability of the claw 241 is further ensured.

Incidentally, in 9 and above, an example in which a tab is provided on the rear side nozzle has been described, but even if a tab is provided on the front side nozzle, the operation and effect are the same as those in the first to fourth embodiments.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 and 2 show the defroster nozzle according to the first embodiment, 2. FIG. 1 is a perspective view thereof, and FIG. 2 is a Y--
3 is a perspective view of a defroster nozzle according to the second embodiment, FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are a perspective view of a defroster nozzle according to a third embodiment, and FIG. 5
9 is a perspective view showing the locked state, FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a defroster nozzle according to the fourth embodiment, and FIGS. 7 to 9 show a conventional defroster nozzle. 9 FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the whole Figure, 8th
The figure is an explanatory view of the relationship between the Freon I side nozzle and the rear side nozzle, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the defroster nozzle. 1 12 13 1 2... Guide fee 21 22 231 3 32 33 34 90... Opening 4... Rear side nozzle. 241...Tlaw...Front side nozzle Applicant Toyoda Automatic Loom Works Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Claims] A defroster nozzle having a guide fin near the opening, wherein the defroster nozzle is constructed by connecting a plurality of components to each other, and the guide fin provided on any of the components is A defroster nozzle characterized in that an engaging claw is integrally formed at the tip thereof, and the constituent parts are connected to each other by the claw.