JPH0362565B2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a locking fitting attachment member for an automobile side visor.

In general, side visors that are attached to the window frame of a car have ears formed on the inner edge of the eaves that are inserted into the glass grooves of the window frame, and locking metal fittings of well-known shapes are installed at various places on these ears. It is configured to be attached to a window frame by locking and holding these locking metal fittings to felt or the like in the glass groove.

By the way, conventionally, when the side visor is made of synthetic resin, the locking fittings b are attached to the ears a using metal rivets or eyelets c, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. .

For this reason, the head c' of the rivet or eyelet c protrudes beyond the back surface of the ear a of the side visor d (the sliding surface with the window glass), and when the window is closed, the upper edge of the window glass When it hits the head c', an abnormal noise is produced, the window glass is scratched, and the window glass cannot be raised smoothly. In particular, when the power window was weak, the window glass sometimes stopped at the head position and could not be closed. In addition, if a counterbore is formed on the back surface of the ear part a into which the rivet or the head c' of the eyelet c fits, not only will the number of manufacturing steps increase, but the plate thickness at the counterbore will become thinner, making it difficult to sew during crimping. It is easily damaged.

Also, the driver put one hand out of the car window.
When the side visor rotates downward relative to the window frame by, for example, placing your fingertips on the eaves of the side visor, and the mounting position of the side visor is tilted as shown in Figure 15, the ears located at the rear of the side visor Since the lower end of a is displaced inward (toward the center of the glass groove), when closing the window, the upper edge of the window glass e hits the lower edge of the ear a, preventing the window glass e from rising smoothly. This is particularly problematic in the case of power windows of the type that automatically cut off the driving force for opening and closing the window glass when it reaches its fully closed position (the upper limit position).

Therefore, at present, as shown in Figs. 13 and 14, the ear part a at the rear of the side visor is
The lower edge of the back surface was shaved off diagonally to form the sloped portion a', which resulted in an increase in manufacturing steps and an extremely low manufacturing efficiency.

The present inventor has already proposed effective means for solving these problems in U.S. Pat.
It is proposed as No. 143259 (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 58-46618).

The above method involves gluing a guide tool (synthetic resin molded product) for guiding the window glass on the back side of the ear and in a position overlapping the recess or eyelet using double-sided tape, etc., and when closing the window, This prevents the upper edge of the window glass from colliding with the lower edge of the ear, the rivet, or the head of the eyelet.

Therefore, although this method is effective in preventing abnormal noises, scratches on window glass, and power window failures, it increases the number of parts, making it troublesome to manage them. In addition to the eyelet caulking work, gluing of the guide tool is required.
A decline in manufacturing efficiency cannot be avoided.

Therefore, the present invention further improves and develops the above-mentioned guide tool, and combines functions such as rivets and eyelets for attaching the locking metal fittings to the ears of the side visor and the function of guiding the window glass into one member. By combining these features, it is possible to prevent the above-mentioned abnormal noises and scratches on the window glass, and to omit the process of scraping off the edges, while at the same time reducing the number of parts, facilitating parts management, and improving manufacturing efficiency. etc.

That is, the locking fitting attachment member for an automobile side visor according to the present invention has a sliding plate portion for guiding a window glass, which has a vertical surface portion that runs along the back surface of an ear portion of an automobile side visor, and a sloped portion that is connected to one end of the vertical surface portion. A feature of the present invention is that a protrusion is integrally provided on the back surface of the vertical surface portion to penetrate the ear portion and the locking metal fitting to connect the two.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIGS. 1 and 2 show an example of a side visor 2 made of synthetic resin and used by being attached to a window frame 1 of an automobile.
2a is an eaves portion, and 2b is an ear portion that is inserted into the glass groove of the window frame 1, and is integrally molded on the inner edge of the eaves portion 2a. The ear portion 2b is placed at an appropriate position (eave portion 2a
A locking metal fitting 3 of a well-known shape, which is held in place by felt or the like in the glass groove, is attached by a locking metal fitting mounting member A at positions corresponding to the front, rear, and upper portions of the glass glass groove.

As shown in FIGS. 2 to 6 and 8, this locking fitting mounting member A is connected to a vertical surface portion 4a that runs along the back surface (window glass sliding surface) of the ear portion 2b and its lower end. The required number of sliding plate parts 4 for guiding a window glass, which has a sloped part 4b, and the ear parts 2b and locking metal fittings 3, which are integrally provided on the back surface of the vertical part 4a, are connected to each other. It is a synthetic resin molded product having a protrusion 5, and a plurality of continuous ribs 4c are provided on the surface of the sliding plate 4 for guiding the window glass, extending across the vertical surface portion 4a and the slope portion 4b. ing.
Then, as shown in FIG. 7A, the base portion 3' of the locking metal fitting 3 is placed on the surface side of the ear portion 2b so that the small holes formed in advance are aligned with each other, and these small holes are inserted. , insert the protrusion 5 of the locking fitting mounting member A from the back side of the ear part 2b, and as shown in FIG. It is configured to be prevented from falling out by being pressed and deformed to expand its diameter.

In addition, when the locking fitting mounting member A is made of thermoplastic resin such as vinyl chloride, the ear part 2b and the locking fitting 3
It is possible to expand the diameter (flange attachment) by pressing the distal end of the protrusion 5 inserted through the protrusion 5 in a heated and softened state. In addition, the material of the locking fitting mounting member A is polyacetal resin (product name: Tenatsuku).
In the case of ABS resin, as shown in FIG. By hitting and pressing the distal end of the inserted protrusion 5 in the axial direction at room temperature, it is possible to expand the diameter (flange attachment).

According to the above configuration, even if there is some deviation in the mounting position (vertical position) of the side visor 2, when closing the window (when the window glass rises), the upper edge of the window glass will guide the window glass. The mounting position of the side visor is automatically corrected by the cam action (guiding action) of the slope portion 4b of the sliding plate portion 4, which occurs as the window glass rises.

Therefore, even if the lower edge of the rear surface of the ear portion 2b is not cut off diagonally, the upper edge of the window glass will not hit the lower edge of the ear portion 2b and prevent the window glass from rising smoothly. Since no rivets or eyelets are used, there is no risk of the upper edge of the window glass hitting their heads and causing abnormal noise or scratches on the window glass.

Moreover, since a plurality of continuous ribs 4c are formed on the surface of the window glass guiding sliding plate part 4, spanning the vertical surface part 4a and the slope part 4b,
The window glass and the plate portion 4 of the mounting member A are almost in line contact, and the window can be opened and closed smoothly without experiencing large frictional resistance.

Note that if the locking fitting mounting member A is made of a low-friction material such as nylon, the rib 4c may not be formed. In addition, the locking fitting mounting member A
It is also possible to manufacture it from metal such as aluminum alloy.

9 to 11 show modified examples of the mounting member A used for the front and rear ears 2b of the eaves section 2a.
In the figure, reference numeral 4d denotes a locking piece that is hooked to the lower edge of the ear portion 2b to prevent the slope portion 4b from unexpectedly deforming toward the center of the glass groove.

As is clear from the embodiments described above, the shape of the sliding plate 4 for guiding the window glass and the number of protrusions 5 can be arbitrarily set as necessary.

FIG. 12 shows another embodiment of the invention. In this embodiment, the tip of the protrusion 5 is formed to have a large diameter,
The ear portion 2 resists the elastic restoring force of the large diameter tip portion 5a.
b and the locking metal fitting 3, that is, the large diameter tip portion 5 is inserted into the ear portion 2b and the locking metal fitting 3.
It is characterized in that a small hole with a diameter slightly smaller than a is formed and the protrusion 5 is forcefully fitted into the hole so that it is prevented from coming out at the large diameter tip 5a. The other configurations and operations are the same as in each of the previous embodiments.

The mounting member A in each of the above embodiments can be used particularly effectively for a side visor made of synthetic resin, but it can also be used for a side visor made of metal, and may be embossed or attached to a large number of parts along the longitudinal direction. If used on a metal side visor with uneven stripes formed thereon, it is effective in preventing abnormal noises from occurring when window glass is opened and closed.

The locking bracket mounting member for a side visor for an automobile according to the present invention has the above-described structure, and serves to attach the locking bracket to the ear of the side visor, and to prevent the upper edge of the window glass from hitting the ear when closing the window. By using this mounting member, the upper edge of the window glass may hit the rivets or the head or ears of the eyelet, causing abnormal noises or scratches on the window glass. This not only eliminates the inconveniences such as sticking to the windows or not being able to raise the window glass smoothly, but also reduces the number of parts and manufacturing steps, making it easier to manage parts and improve manufacturing efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1 to 8 show an embodiment of the present invention,
Fig. 1 is a side view of a side visor using the locking fitting mounting member according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the main part, Figs. 3 and 4 are sectional views of the main part, and Figs. 5 and 6.
The figures are a front view and a side view of the locking fitting mounting member, FIGS. 7A and 7B are explanatory views of the mounting method, and FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the locking fitting mounting member. FIGS. 9 to 12 are sectional views of main parts showing other embodiments of the present invention.
13 to 15 show a conventional example, in which FIG. 13 is a perspective view, FIG. 14 is a sectional view, and FIG. 15 is a sectional view in a state where it is attached to a window frame. A...Lock fitting mounting member, 4...Window glass guide sliding plate part, 4a...Vertical surface portion, 4b...Slope portion, 4c
...Rib, 5...Protrusion.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A member for attaching a locking fitting for a glass groove of a window frame to an ear of an automobile side visor, the member being connected to a vertical portion along the back surface of the ear and one end thereof. On the back surface of the vertical surface portion of the sliding plate portion for guiding a window glass,
A locking fitting attachment member for a side visor for an automobile, characterized in that a protrusion is integrally provided to extend through the ear portion and the locking fitting to connect the two. 2. According to claim 1, a plurality of continuous ribs are formed on the surface of the sliding plate portion for guiding the window glass, extending over the vertical surface portion and the slope portion. The locking metal fitting mounting member for the automobile side visor described above. 3. The protrusion has a large diameter tip, and is inserted through the ear and the locking fitting against the elastic restoring force of the large diameter tip, so that the large diameter tip can be pulled out. The locking fitting mounting member for a side visor for an automobile according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that it is configured to be stopped. 4. A patent claim characterized in that, after the protrusion is inserted into the ear and the locking fitting, the tip is pressed at room temperature to expand and deform the diameter, thereby preventing the protrusion from coming out. A locking fitting mounting member for an automobile side visor according to item 1 or 2. 5. A patent characterized in that the protrusion is configured to be prevented from coming out by inserting the protrusion into the ear and the locking metal fitting, and then pressing the tip in a heated and softened state to expand the diameter and deform the protrusion. A locking fitting mounting member for an automobile side visor according to claim 1 or 2.