JPH0722334Y2 - Mounting structure of switch unit in door trim - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial field of application> The present invention relates to an improvement of a mounting structure of a switch unit mounted on a side surface of an armrest of a door trim.

<Prior Art> FIG. 5 is an external view of an automobile door trim 1 as seen from the interior side. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the door trim 1 is formed into a required shape and has a shape-retaining property. In addition, it is composed of a core material 2 having rigidity for mounting on a vehicle body panel, and a skin material 3 attached to the surface side of the core material 2 to give decorativeness, so that an occupant can rest on his elbow. The armrest portion 4 is formed in a substantially bulged shape toward the vehicle compartment side at a substantially central portion thereof.

Further, various switch units such as a power window switch and a power seat switch are normally attached to the door trim 1. In this conventional example, the power seat switch unit 5 is attached to the door trim 1.

The power sheet switch unit 5 includes a front panel 6 and a unit portion 7 provided on the back side of the front panel 6.
The rear surface of the unit portion 7 is fixed to the bracket 8 fixed to the door trim 1 by means of screws 9.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> As described above, in the power seat switch unit 5 attached to the door trim 1, the unit portion 7 is attached to the bracket 8
The front panel 6 is in a free state, especially on the lower edge 6a side.

Therefore, when the power seat switch unit 5 is mounted, there are many cases in which the lower end edge 6a of the front panel 6 projects more toward the inside of the trim a than the surface of the trim 1 in the figure due to a mounting error or the like. It's very bad.

Further, when the lower end edge 6a of the front panel 6 projects toward the room in this way, there is a risk that clothes or the like may be caught when the switch is operated, and the front panel 6 may be damaged or the clothes may be torn.

Also, the lower edge 6a of the front panel 6 is the trim 1 at the time of mounting.
Even if it is located on the back side of the surface, it tends to be deformed in the direction of protruding toward the indoor side due to its own weight or deformation.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a trim unit opening error and a switch unit mounting structure in a switch unit mounting structure mounted on a side surface of an armrest portion of a door trim. The present invention is to provide a switch unit mounting structure in which the switch unit can always be mounted in an appropriate position even if the mounting error occurs, and the appearance is improved and good switch operability is guaranteed.

<Means for Solving the Problems> In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a switch unit mounting structure that is inserted into an opening formed in a side surface of an armrest of a door trim, and has a support provided on a rear surface of a front panel of the switch unit. It is characterized in that the lower end edge of the front panel is held at an appropriate position by forming a projecting rib for projecting and bringing this supporting rib into contact with the lower edge of the opening.

<Operation> As is apparent from the above configuration, when the switch unit is inserted into the opening on the side surface of the armrest, the supporting rib projectingly formed on the back surface of the front panel comes into contact with the lower edge of the opening. As a result, it becomes possible to locate the lower edge of the front panel at an appropriate position with respect to the door trim side.

<Embodiment> An embodiment of a mounting structure for a switch unit according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the switch unit used in the present invention seen from the back side, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing the state before the unit is mounted on the door trim side, and FIG. 3 is the unit mounted on the door trim side. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing another embodiment of the switch unit according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the power seat switch unit 10
Is a front panel 11, a unit portion 12 provided on the rear surface side of the front panel 11 and incorporating a switch mechanism, and is located below the unit portion 12, and is similarly formed to project on the rear surface side of the front panel 11. And a supporting rib 13 for supporting.

The support ribs 13 are provided on both sides and the center of the support portion that abuts on the door trim side.
Are provided integrally.

Next, referring to FIG. 2, a structure for attaching the power seat switch unit 10 to the door trim 20 will be described. First, the door trim 20 includes a core material 21 such as a fiber board or a composite resin board molded into a required shape. A skin material 23 is attached to the surface side of the core material 21 via a pad material 22 on the surface side thereof, and an armrest portion 24 is provided in the center so that an occupant can rest on his elbow. Is formed in a bulge shape on the indoor side, and an opening 25 is formed in the side surface of the armrest portion 24, and the power seat switch unit 10 described above is formed in the opening 25.
Will be inserted.

3 shows a state in which the power seat switch unit 10 is attached to the door trim 20, the power seat switch unit 10 is inserted into the opening 25, and the bracket 26, which is fixed in advance on the door trim 20 side, is screwed. The unit portion 12 is fixed via 27, and the supporting ribs 13 projectingly formed on the back surface of the front panel 11 are provided with the lower edge 25 of the opening 25.
The lower end edge 11a of the front panel 11 is lifted upward due to the abutting action of the supporting ribs 13 and is a little buried in the back side of the surface of the door trim 20, resulting in a very beautiful appearance. As it becomes better,
When operating the switch, hands and clothes are not caught on the protrusion, which is preferable for safety.

Therefore, the power seat switch unit 10 is attached in a good appearance and can be operated safely, so that the operability is improved.

Next, what is shown in FIG. 4 is an embodiment in which the lower surface of the supporting rib 13 is set to be inclined, and by doing so, the front panel 11 itself can be installed at the same time as the power seat switch unit 10 is assembled. It is lifted up, and the combination of the door trim 20 and the power seat switch unit 10 is further improved.

As described above, the mounting structure of the power seat switch unit 10 has been described in the present embodiment, but the resin panel can be widely applied as long as the terminal side is in a free state, and the application range of the present invention is wide and its practical value is high. Is.

<Advantages of Device> As described above, according to the present invention, the support ribs are formed on the back surface of the switch unit in a protruding manner, and the support ribs are brought into contact with the edges of the trim opening, thereby freeing the front panel. The terminal can be located at an appropriate position and can be attached so as to be slightly buried in the trim surface, which has the effect of providing an excellent appearance.

Therefore, the aesthetic appearance is improved, and the terminal portion does not protrude outward from the trim, so that it is possible to prevent damage to the switch unit, breakage of clothes, and the like as much as possible.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a power seat switch unit used in the present invention seen from the back side, FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing a state before the power seat switch unit is attached to a door trim side, and FIG. FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a state in which the power seat switch unit is attached to a door trim, FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a main part of another embodiment of the power seat switch unit used in the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a conventional door trim. The front view shown in FIG. 6 is a sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. 10 …… Switch unit for power seat 11 …… Surface panel 12 …… Unit part 13 …… Support rib 14 …… Reinforcement rib 20 …… Automotive door trim 21 …… Core material 22 …… Pad material 23 …… Surface material 24 …… Armrest part 25 …… Opening 26 …… Bracket

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. The armrest portion (24) of the door trim (20).
In the mounting structure of the switch unit (10) fitted into the opening (25) formed on the side surface, a support rib (13) is formed by projecting on the rear surface of the front panel (11) of the switch unit (10). A switch unit mounting structure for a door trim, characterized in that a lower end edge of a surface panel (11) is held at an appropriate position by bringing a support rib (13) into contact with a lower edge of the opening (25).