JPH0533366Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Industrial Application Field] The present invention relates to a clip for supporting a windshield of an automobile, and more particularly to an adjustable clip that can position the glass while supporting the lower edge of the glass.

[Prior art and its problems]

In the past, various types of clips have been proposed for attaching automobile windshields, but none have a function that allows the position of the windshield to be adjusted after attachment. For example, the clip disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 60-192917 aims to reduce the number of installation steps and eliminate the need for a protrusion for supporting a spacer, but it has problems that may occur on automobile assembly and production lines. In other words, it does not have functions such as correcting the tilt angle of the glass or adjusting the gap between the upper edge of the glass and the vehicle body. Others, Jikko 61-
No. 42961, No. 139616, No. 139616, No. 139616, No. 60-
No. 110185, No. 177507, No. 177507, No. 177507, No. 58-
No. 135310, No. 122911, No. 122911, No. 61-
No. 78013, Utility Model No. 60-81119, Utility Model No. 59-155309
No. 57-11615 and Japanese Utility Model Application No. 56-44914 disclose this type of clip, but none of them have the above-mentioned adjustment function.

Japanese Utility Model Application No. 60-137615 discloses a clip that allows adjustment of the mounting position of the glass. However, this clip has the disadvantage of having many parts, including a member that fixes it to the vehicle body, an arm member that presses the edge of the glass, and a screw member that connects the fixing member and the arm members. Furthermore, since a screw member is used, there is also the drawback that loosening of the screw must be prevented.

[Purpose of invention]

The purpose of this invention is to be able to adjust the gap between the upper edge of the windshield and the vehicle body when installing the windshield, and to correct the tilt of the glass due to variations in the mounting holes in the vehicle body, and to make these operations easy and reliable without the need for special tools. To provide a clip for installing a window glass with a small number of parts, which can be easily installed.

[Structure of the idea]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention comprises a combination of first and second spacer elements, the first spacer element having a fixing means for fixing it to the fixing part to which the window glass is attached; a ratchet pawl formed on one end of the body opposite the fixing means; a resilient glass receiving means formed on the body at an end opposite the ratchet pawl; a through hole provided between the means and having a latching shoulder on which the second element can be latched in a rotatable but axially immovable manner; a body portion having ratchet teeth in part; a camming means integral with the body portion adapted to engage the edge of the glass to be attached; and a second spacer element extending axially from the body portion. a shaft extending and having latching means insertable into the through hole of the first spacer element body and engaging the latching shoulder when fully inserted to latching the second spacer element as described above; Department and
tool engagement means provided concentrically with the shaft on the opposite surface of the second spacer element main body;
When the second spacer element is assembled, the ratchet claws of the first spacer element and the ratchet teeth of the second spacer element engage, allowing rotation of the second spacer element in one direction but preventing rotation in the opposite direction. To provide a clip for attaching a window glass, characterized in that the clip is adapted to do the following.

A preferred embodiment of the invention is characterized in that the camming means are resilient.

According to another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a positioning groove extending in the axial direction is formed on the wall surface of the through hole of the first spacer element, and the positioning groove is formed on the outer surface of the shaft portion of the second spacer element. engaging locating pawls are formed, and when these locating grooves and pawls are engaged, the camming means of the second spacer element is positioned to engage the edge of the glass at the adjustment start position; It is characterized by

According to yet another preferred embodiment of the invention, the camming means of the second spacer element is located above the body and when rotated therewith cams in one direction over 360 degrees. It is characterized by being able to rotate.

〔Example〕

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

10 to 18, there is shown a first spacer element 10 of a windshield mounting clip according to the present invention, which first spacer element has a body portion 12. An arcuate raised portion 14 is formed at one end (the right end in FIG. 10) of the main body portion 12, and a plurality of inward ratchet claws 16 are formed on the inner surface of this raised portion 14. . A resilient glass receiving means 20 projects from the opposite end of the body portion 12 via a bridge portion 18. The glass receiving means 20 has a top surface 22 above the upper surface of the main body 12, and consists of two wings 24 extending in opposite directions, when the edge of the glass is placed thereon as will be explained later. They are now able to accept it flexibly.

A spacer support part 26 is provided on the lower surface of the main body part 12 adjacent to the bridge part 18, and as will be explained later, this spacer support part 26 is attached to the spacer support part 26 when the clip is inserted into a hole drilled in a panel of the vehicle body. A support 26 engages the panel surface to securely support the clip on the panel. In addition, the main body 1
Sleeve part 2 with a rectangular cross section at right angles from the bottom surface of 2.
8 protrudes, and this sleeve portion 28 has a through hole 30 extending in the axial direction. This through hole 30
is a first portion 32 that opens on the top surface of the main body portion 12;
, a tapered second portion 34 following the first portion 32 , and a third portion 38 continuing from the second portion 34 and having a larger diameter and forming a shoulder 36 . It consists of Diametrically opposed positioning grooves 40 are formed through the first and second portions 32, 34 of the through hole 30, the function of which will be explained later.

A radially expanding, generally frustoconical suction cup 42 is formed at the end of the sleeve portion 28 adjacent to the body portion 12, and the positioning groove 40 is formed in the wall surface of the sleeve portion 28 immediately below the suction cup 42. A pair of diametrically opposed slits 44 are formed in alignment with the slits 44. A hook 46 extends diagonally upward from the lower end of each slit 44, and the purpose of this will be explained later.

The lower end 28A of the sleeve portion 28 is tapered to facilitate insertion into a hole in a vehicle body panel, as will be explained later.

19 through 26, there is shown a second spacer element 50 of the windshield mounting clip of the present invention, which includes a plurality of circumferentially arranged spacer elements 50 on a portion of the outer periphery. ratchet tooth 52
It includes a circular main body portion 54 having a shape. A cam action means 56 in the shape of a deformed ring having a center concentric with the axis of the main body 54 is integrally formed on the upper surface of the main body 54 . The camming means 56 extends on the opposite side of the ratchet teeth 52. A cross groove 58 is formed in the common center of the main body portion 54 and the cam action means 56, with which a positive screwdriver can engage and apply torque. Further, it is preferable to provide slotted grooves 60 facing each other in the diametrical direction so that a minus screwdriver can also be used.

A shaft portion 62 extends perpendicularly from the lower surface of the main body portion 54 , and this shaft portion 62 extends through the through hole 3 of the first spacer element 10 formed adjacent to the lower surface of the main body portion 54 .
A first part 64 having the same diameter as the first part 32 of 0, and a second part 6 with a reduced diameter following this first part.
6, and an enlarged end portion 70 that continues from this second portion 66 and forms a shoulder portion 68. The reason why the second portion 66 is reduced in diameter is to ensure a space for escape when the locking pawl 46 swings inward. Further, the enlarged end portion 70 is tapered so as to be easily inserted into the through hole 30 of the first spacer element 10, and a longitudinal positioning pawl 72 is formed on the diametrically opposed side surface thereof. A longitudinal slit 74 is also formed across the second portion 66 and the enlarged end 70.

The first and second spacer elements 1 explained above
When using 0.50, please refer to Figures 1 to 9.
As can be seen, the shaft portion 62 of the second spacer element 50 is inserted into the through hole 30 of the first spacer element 10 . At this time, the positioning claw 7 is inserted into the positioning groove 40.
Insert 2 together. As best seen in FIG. 9, upon completion of insertion, the enlarged end 70 of the shank 62 of the second spacer element 50 is located in the third enlarged portion 38 of the through hole 30 of the first spacer element 10, and the enlarged end 70 of the shank 62 of the second spacer element 50 is The shoulders 36 and 38 engage each other to form the first and second
spacer elements 10, 50 are held tightly together. At this time, the ratchet teeth 52 of the main body portion 54 of the second spacer element 50 are aligned with the first spacer element 1.
The cam actuating means 56 is positioned as shown in FIG. Note that during insertion, the shaft portion 62 can easily move within the through hole 30 with the help of the slit 74 formed therein. With the clip assembly in this state as shown in FIG. 2, the sleeve portion 28 of the first spacer element 10 is inserted into a rectangular hole 82 formed in a panel 80 of the vehicle body. At this time, the latching pawl 46 is bent inward, allowing the sleeve portion 28 to pass through the hole 82, and after passing, the latching pawl 46 is bent inward.
6 returns outwards and engages the opposite side of panel 80, and suction cup 42 engages the side of panel 80, clamping the clip in place. At the same time, the spacer support portion 26 engages the surface of the panel 80 and supports the main body portion 12 in a stable state.

Next, the lower edge of the window glass 84 is placed on the glass receiving means 20 and installed. At this time, at least two clips are used, and in the following explanation, only one clip will be explained. In this position, the glass 8
The lower edge surface 86 of 4 engages the camming means 56.
Next, when the Phillips screwdriver 88 is engaged with the cross groove 58 and rotated in the direction of the arrow,
As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the cam action means 56
rotates and pushes the glass 84 to the left as seen in the figure, causing it to move. Further rotation will cause further displacement of the camming means 56 and further movement of the glass 84. In this way, the position of the glass 84 can be adjusted. At this time, the second spacer element 50 is prevented from rotating in the opposite direction due to the engagement between the ratchet pawl 16 and the ratchet tooth 52, so that the position of the cam action means 56 will not change unintentionally. If the cam action means 56 rotates past the desired position,
Although it cannot be returned to its original position, if it continues to rotate, the cam action means 56 can be moved to the desired position again.

Figures 27-29 show another embodiment of the clip of the present invention. This embodiment is substantially the same as the previous embodiment, except that the means of securing the body portion 92 of the first spacer element 90 to the panel 80 is different. Therefore, the means for fixing the body portion 92 of the first spacer element 90 to the panel 80 will be described, and for the description of other parts, please refer to the previous embodiments.

Securing of the body portion 92 of the first spacer element 90 to the panel 80 is accomplished via a T-stud 94 secured to the panel 80, as shown. That is, the main body portion 92, as shown in FIG.
Holes 96 and 96 are formed in the extended portion 98 to receive two T-studs 94, respectively. Holes 96 in extensions 98 of body portion 92 receive each T-stud 94, thereby securing first spacer element 90 to panel 80 via T-stud 94, thereby securing second spacer element 50' to first and second spacer elements 50'. Connected to spacer element 90, window glass 84 is attached.
It should be noted that as long as the first spacer element is connected to panel 80, there may be more than two T-studs 94, or there may be only one T-stud 94.

In this embodiment, since no holes are formed in the panel 80, there is no chance of water leaking from this area or causing rust.

[Effect of idea]

According to the above configuration, the first spacer element and the second spacer element
by securing the two-part assembly of spacer elements to the vehicle body and then receiving the lower edge of the windshield in the glass receiving means of the first spacer element and engaging this lower edge with the camming means. After temporarily positioning the window glass, if it is necessary to adjust the position of the window glass, simply rotate the main body with ratchet teeth of the second spacer element using a simple tool such as a screwdriver, and the cam action means will be able to adjust the position of the window glass. can be moved up and down. In actual work, at least two
Set this clip in one position. Therefore, the window glass can be adjusted in the vertical direction and its inclination. Furthermore, in the case of embodiments in which the camming means is resilient, no damage is caused to the window glass.

Furthermore, a positioning groove extending in the axial direction is formed on the wall surface of the through hole of the first spacer element, and a positioning pawl that engages with the positioning groove is formed on the outer surface of the shaft portion of the second spacer element. In some embodiments, even an unskilled worker can set the camming means in the correct position when installing the clip on the vehicle body, thereby increasing work efficiency.

It is also characterized in that the camming means of the second spacer element is located above the body and is adapted to rotate through 360 degrees in one direction when rotated with the body. In this embodiment, the cam action means cannot be rotated in the opposite direction due to the engagement between the ratchet pawl and the ratchet teeth, but if the cam action means is rotated as it is, it can be brought back to its original position. It can also be easily and easily redone.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a plan view showing the clip of the present invention in the initial attachment position, Fig. 2 is a side view of the clip shown in Fig. 1,
Figure 3 is a plan view showing the clip slightly rotated from the position shown in Figure 1, Figure 4 is a side view of the clip in the position shown in Figure 3, and Figure 5 shows the clip in the second position.
6 is a side view of the clip in the position shown in FIG. 5; FIG. 7 is a side view of the clip as seen from the direction of arrow 7 in FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 1, FIG. 9 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 1, and FIG. Plan view, Figure 11 is 11-11 in Figure 10
12 is a front view of the first spacer element of FIG. 10; FIG. 13 is a front view of the first spacer element of FIG.
FIG. 14 is a side view of the first spacer element; FIG. 15 is a side view of the first spacer element in another direction;
Figure 6 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 16-16 in Figure 12, Figure 17 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 17-17 in Figure 15, and Figure 18 is a vertical sectional view taken along line 18-18 in Figure 12. 19 is a plan view of the second spacer element of the present invention, FIG. 20 is a front view of the second spacer element of FIG.
22 is a side view of the second spacer element of FIG. 20, FIG. 23 is a side view of the second spacer element of FIG. 24 is a sectional view taken along line 24-24 in FIG. 19, FIG. 25 is a sectional view taken along line 25-25 in FIG. 19, and FIG. 26 is a sectional view taken along line 26-26 in FIG.
27 is a plan view showing a clip according to another embodiment of the present invention in an initial attachment position; FIG.
28 is a sectional view taken in the direction of line 28-28 in FIG. 27, and FIG. 29 is a sectional view taken in the direction of line 29-29 in FIG. 27. Explanation of symbols, 10...First spacer element, 12
. . . Main body portion, 14 . . . Raised portion, 16 .
28... Sleeve portion, 30... Through hole, 40...
Positioning groove, 42... Suction cup, 46... Latching claw, 5
0... Second spacer element, 52... Ratchet tooth, 54... Main body, 56... Cam action means, 5
8... Cross groove, 62... Shaft portion, 72... Positioning claw, 90... First spacer element, 92... Main body of first spacer element, 94... T stud, 98
...extension part.

Claims (1)

[Claims for Utility Model Registration] (1) A main body portion comprising a combination of first and second spacer elements, the first spacer element having a fixing means for fixing the window glass to a fixing portion to which the window glass is to be attached; A ratchet pawl formed on one end of the main body on the side opposite to the fixing means, a resilient glass receiving means formed on the main body on the opposite end of the ratchet pawl, and a resilient glass receiving means provided between the ratchet pawl and the glass receiving means. a through hole having a latching shoulder on which the second spacer element can be rotatably but not axially moved; a body portion having ratchet teeth; camming means integrally disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage the edge of the glass to be attached; and a second spacer element extending axially from the body portion and having said a shaft portion that can be inserted into the through hole of the first spacer element main body portion, and has a latching means that engages the latching shoulder portion when fully inserted, and that allows the second spacer element to be latched; and a second spacer element; tool engaging means provided concentrically with the shaft on a surface opposite to the shaft of the main body; A window glass mounting clip characterized in that the ratchet teeth of the two spacer elements mesh to permit rotation of the second spacer element in one direction but prevent rotation in the opposite direction. (2) The clip for attaching a window glass according to claim 1, wherein the cam action means has elasticity. (3) In the window glass mounting clip described in claim 1 of the utility model registration, a positioning groove extending in the axial direction is formed on the wall surface of the through hole of the first spacer element, and the positioning groove extends in the axial direction of the second spacer element. A positioning pawl that engages with the positioning groove is formed on the outer surface of the part, and when the positioning groove and the pawl engage, the cam action means of the second spacer element moves the edge of the glass at the adjustment start position. A clip placed in a position to engage with the clip. (4) In the clip for attaching a window glass according to claim 1 of the utility model registration, the camming means of the second spacer element is located above the main body, and when rotating together with the main body,
A clip that is characterized by its ability to rotate 360 degrees in one direction. (5) In the window glass mounting clip described in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, the fixing means for the main body portion of the first spacer element is a sleeve portion of a certain length that is inserted and latched into the hole of the fixing portion. A clip characterized by this. (6) In the window glass mounting clip described in claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, the fixing means of the main body of the first spacer element is provided with a hole for receiving a T stud fixed to the fixing part, and the T stud is fixed to the fixing part. The clip is fixed to the fixing part by receiving the clip.