JPH10315879A - Roof molding clip - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Problem] To enable a roof molding M to be securely fixed even when the position of a flange wall surface F varies. SOLUTION: Flange wall surface F and side member panel S
When the roof molding M is attached to the mounting groove 5 between the first and second opposed walls 4 via the clip C2, the width of the mounting groove 5 may vary. The clip C2 is a retaining claw 2
The first and second locking claws formed on both sides of the base 21 engage with the flange edges of the roof molding M. Further, a pair of adjusting wing pieces 16 extend from the base 21 so as to be able to expand, and when they come into elastic contact with the flange wall surface F, the clip C2 is moved toward the opposing wall 4 together with the molding. Thereby, even if the groove width of the mounting groove 5 fluctuates, the roof molding M can always be mounted in a fixed positional relationship with the opposing wall 4.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

The present invention relates to a clip for a roof molding.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, both ends of a ceiling surface of an automobile have a structure in which a roof panel and a side member panel are joined together, and a joint portion is formed as a groove along the length of the ceiling surface. I was Since the appearance is impaired as it is, a decorative member called a roof molding has been attached so as to cover the joint. The structure of the attachment, the flange wall is formed upright at the seam part,
Here, a resin molding clip (holding tool) is engaged,
The mall was fixed via the clip.

[0003]

However, since the roof panel and the side member panel are joined by welding as described above, it is well known that the position of the flange wall and the like vary from the regular position.

On the other hand, in the molding, the gap (groove) between the flange wall and the side member panel becomes a mounting space for the clip. If the position of the flange wall varies, the size of the clearance in the mounting space varies. Will be. For example,
If the gap size is more scattered on the amplification side than the regular size, the edge of the molding is separated from the side member panel to create a space, and if it is scattered on the narrow side, it is difficult or impossible to insert the clip. There was a problem of becoming.

The present invention has been devised in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a clip which can absorb a variation in panels and securely mount a roof molding. It is to be.

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a flange wall formed by bending a side end of a roof panel, and a side wall provided along the flange wall. A roof molding clip for mounting the roof molding covering the groove between the opposing wall of the member panel and the roof molding, the roof molding clip having a base portion which is locked to the flange wall surface to prevent the roof molding from coming off; The base portion is formed with a molding mounting portion on which the molding can be mounted, and extends flexibly and deformably toward the flange wall surface side so as to abut against the flange wall surface with an elastic force to thereby attach the roof molding to the side member panel. And an adjusting wing part for urging toward the opposite wall side.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, a groove between a flange wall formed by bending a side end of a roof panel and an opposing wall of a side member panel provided along the flange wall is covered. A roof molding clip for attaching a roof molding to a roof panel, comprising: a base portion that locks to the flange wall surface to prevent the molding from being removed; and an upper side of the base portion facing both flange edges of the roof molding. A pair of first and second molding mounting wings, each of which is extended to be able to bend and deform in the expanding direction and elastically engageable with these flange edges; An elastic contact portion capable of being pressed against the opposing wall surface of the side member panel is integrally formed on the first molding mounting wing piece that engages with the first molding mounting wing piece so as to be flexibly deformable in conjunction with the first molding mounting wing piece. Said 1 Mall mounting wing is characterized in that it is set higher rigidity than the second molding attached wings.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a roof molding is mounted on the ceiling of an automobile, the molding is attached to, for example, a molding mounting portion, and these are integrated. Next, the base is locked to the flange wall surface. As a result, the clip and thus the molding are prevented from falling off. Further, since the adjusting wing portion is pressed against the flange wall surface with elastic force, the molding is pressed against the side member panel together with the clip.

Therefore, even if the width of the groove varies due to the variation of the flange wall surface, the dimensions of the clip may be set so that the clip can be attached to the expected minimum width in the groove. Even if it spreads more on the amplification side, the adjusting wings urge the bending molding so as to always press the molding against the side member panel in response to this. Mounted in position.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the roof molding is mounted on the ceiling surface of the automobile, for example, first, the first and second molding mounting wings are elastically engaged with both flange edges of the roof molding. Keep it. Thereafter, the base is inserted into the groove and engaged with the flange wall surface, thereby preventing the whole from slipping off. At the same time, the elastic contact portion presses the opposing wall surface of the side member panel with elastic force.

When the width of the groove portion varies due to the variation in the position of the flange wall surface, the elastic force corresponding to the variation acts on the elastic contact portion to expand the wing piece attached to the first molding. However, since the rigidity of the wing piece with the second molding is lower than this, the wing piece with the second molding is relatively expanded and deformed. That is, even if the width dimension of the groove portion varies, the first molding mounting wing piece is always held at a fixed position with respect to the side member panel, and therefore the molding does not always leave the side member panel, It is attached to a predetermined position.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. <First Embodiment> FIGS. 1 to 4 show a first embodiment of the present invention. First, the structure around the roof molding M to be mounted according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the roof panel R and the side member panel S are welded to both ends of the ceiling surface of the automobile. , And not shown in this figure, the whole is a groove having a channel cross section,
The roof molding M is mounted here.

On both side edges of the roof panel R, flange wall surfaces F are formed upright at substantially right angles along the length direction (the front-rear direction of the vehicle), and the front end of the flange wall surface F further faces the roof panel R side. The hooking edges 1 and 2 are formed by being bent at substantially right angles. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, only the portion of the flange wall F to which the clip C1 is attached has two cutouts 3 opened at a predetermined interval, and the portion sandwiched by both cutouts 3 is formed. A central hooking edge 1 is formed, and a portion outside each notch 3 is a side hooking edge 2. On the other hand, side member panel S
Is attached to the lower surface of the roof panel R, the other end is exposed outward, and then stands diagonally upward and slightly higher than the flange wall F to face the flange wall F. Opposing wall 4. Thereby, the clip C is provided between the flange wall surface F and the opposing wall 4 surface.
One mounting groove (corresponding to the groove of the present invention) is formed along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

The roof molding M is composed of a metal core and a soft resin portion 6 coated on the surface thereof, and has first and second flange edges f1 and f2 formed inside. On the side of the soft resin portion facing the opposing wall 4 and on the side opposite thereto, lip pieces 7 having good flexibility are respectively formed along the length direction.

Next, the structure of the clip C1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The clip C1 is integrally formed of a synthetic resin material, and a base 8 formed in a square frame shape is provided at the center thereof. Is provided. The base 8 is opened vertically, and the lower edge of the outer surface of one of the two long sides is partially cut out, and the tongue piece is continuous in a stepwise manner. A portion (this portion is referred to as an insertion edge 10) is formed by both cutouts 3 of the flange wall surface F.
, The clip C1 is positioned. The tongue piece 9 is formed so as to cover the center hooking edge 1 from above, and the lower edge thereof is bent toward the surface side of the roof panel R to form a supporting edge 11, and the roof molding M is When trying to rotate in the direction of arrow Q shown in FIG. 4, it is possible to abut against and resist the roof panel R. The upper surface of the tongue piece 9 is a roof molding M
Of the second flange edge f2 of the roof molding M
However, when a force is applied to rotate the roof molding M in the direction opposite to the direction of arrow Q shown in FIG. 4, interference with the second flange edge f2 prevents the roof molding M from coming off.

The upper side of the base 8 functions as a molding mounting portion for mounting the roof molding M. That is, the first and the first are located at the center of the outer surface on the long side of the base 8 respectively.
The second locking claws 13 and 14 protrude. These can be elastically engaged with the first and second flange edges f1 and f2 of the roof molding M, respectively, since the wall surface on which the locking claws are provided can be bent inward. Become.

A pair of retaining pieces 15 extend obliquely and independently from the inside of the base 8 from both short sides toward the center so as to bend and deform independently. A retaining claw 15a is formed at the tip of each of the retaining pieces 15, and can be locked below the central hooking edge 1 of the flange wall F.

Further, a pair of adjusting blade pieces 16 (corresponding to the adjusting blade portion of the present invention) are provided on the side edges of both short sides of the base portion 8.
Are provided in a divergent shape toward the tongue piece 9 side. The two adjusting wing pieces 16 are formed so as to gradually become narrower toward the tip side, and are formed so as to be able to bend and deform in a direction in which they are mutually expanded. Further, a guide edge 16a is formed such that the lower edge of each of the adjusting blade pieces 16 is inclined upward toward the tip. This is to ensure that when the clip C1 is rubbed against the side hooking edge 2 when being inserted into the mounting groove 5, the expanding operation is performed smoothly. Further, when the clip C1 is mounted on the roof side, the two adjustment wing pieces 16 are pressed against the inside of the flange wall surface F with elastic force, and the entire clip C1 together with the roof molding M can be moved to the side member panel S side. I can do it. Further, a retaining projection 17 is provided at a lower portion of the tip of each of the adjusting wing pieces 16.
Project from each other, and when the clip C1 is mounted, they are locked to the corresponding side hooking edges 2, respectively.
Together with the retaining piece 15 described above, it plays a role of retaining the clip C1.

On the other hand, a pair of stopper projections 1 are provided at the lower ends on both sides of the surface of the base 8 on which the first locking claws 13 are provided.
8 are arranged. A contact surface 18a is formed on the front surface of both stopper projections 18 so as to be adaptable to the inclination of the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S. These contact surfaces 18a serve as the elastic force of the adjusting blade pieces 16. Thereby, it is always pressed along the opposing wall 4.

Next, the operation and effect of the first embodiment configured as described above will be specifically described. When the roof molding M is mounted on the roof, first, the roof molding M is mounted on the clip C1. That is, one of the first and second locking claws is locked to the corresponding flange edge of the roof molding M, and the other locking claw is provided in this state. The wall surface is elastically locked to the opposite flange edge while being deformed. Thus, the first
The locking claw 13 is provided on the first flange edge f1 of the roof molding M,
The clip C <b> 1 is attached to the roof molding M by engaging the second locking claws 14 with the second flange edge f <b> 2.

Then, when the base 8 is pressed into the mounting groove 5 while the insertion edges 10 are being fitted to the corresponding notches 3 of the flange wall F, the tongue 9 covers the central hooking edge 1 and When the retaining claw 15a of the retaining piece 15 comes into sliding contact with the upper edge of the central hooking edge 1, they mutually bend and deform in the closing direction. To lock. At the same time, since the guide edges 16a of the two adjusting wing pieces 16 are in sliding contact with the upper edge of the side hooking edge 2, the two adjusting wing pieces 16 are expanded and deformed in accordance with the pushing operation of the clip C1. By returning at the time of passing the hooking edge 2, both retaining projections 17 are locked below the corresponding side hooking edge 2. Thus, the clip C1 is provided with the both retaining projections 17 and the retaining claws 15a.
However, by locking to the side hooking edge 2 or the center hooking edge 1, respectively, the detachment to the roof side is restricted.

By the way, as described above, the clip C1
Is installed, both adjusting wing pieces 16 are mounted on the flange wall F
Is pressed against the stopper member 18 by an elastic force, and the elastic force at this time acts to move the clip C1 together with the molding to the side member panel S side.
Is pressed against the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S. As described above, the position of the flange wall surface F varies, and the groove width of the mounting groove 5 may vary. Even in that case, the amount of deflection of the two adjusting blade pieces 16 is set in consideration of the expected fluctuation width, and the stopper protrusion 1 is always set.
If the abutment surface 18a of the mounting member 8 is made to contact the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S, the mounting position of the roof molding M can always be the fixed position regardless of the width of the mounting groove 5. Therefore, it is possible to eliminate the situation in which the roof molding M is detached from the side member panel S and the mounting of the clip C1 becomes impossible, and the mounting of the roof molding M can always be performed in a favorable state. That is, in the first embodiment, even when the width of the mounting groove 5 is changed, the two adjustment wing pieces 16 press the clip C1 against the side member panel S, thereby forming the roof molding M integrated with the clip C1. The mounting position on the first flange edge f1 side is always the reference wall 4 of the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S. <Second Embodiment> FIGS. 5 to 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention. Also in the second embodiment, the structure of the roof side and the roof molding M is the same as that of the second embodiment, and therefore, the description is omitted, and only the structure of the clip C2 will be described in detail.

The clip C2 in the present embodiment is also made of resin, and has a square frame-like base 21 which is opened vertically at the center.
Is provided. As in the first embodiment, the base 21 is also provided with a tongue piece 22, and a connecting edge with the base 21 is formed with an insertion edge 23 in the same manner as the corresponding notch 3 of the flange wall surface F. It is possible. Also, a receiving projection 24 is projected from the upper center of the tongue piece 22,
A second part of the roof molding M between the second locking claw 34 described later.
The flange edge f2 can be sandwiched, and similarly to the first embodiment, regulates a situation in which the roof molding M comes off the clip C2 due to the counterclockwise rotation in FIG.

Further, one short side of the base 21 is formed by bridging a locking flexible piece 25 which is formed narrower than the longer side. The locking bending piece 25 is capable of bending and deforming outward, and a retaining claw 26 is projected from the center of the locking bending piece 25 so as to be locked below the center hooking edge 1 of the flange wall surface F. Further, a guide inclined surface 27 is formed on the lower surface of the retaining claw 26, and when the clip C2 is pressed into the mounting groove 5, it comes into sliding contact with the center hooking edge 1 of the flange wall surface F and is outward of the locking bending piece 25. The retreat operation is smoothly performed.

The molding mounting portions in the second embodiment include a pair of first and second molding mounting wings 28, 2 respectively.
9. Both first mall wearing wings 28
Extends from the edge of the base 21 near the locking bending piece 25 so as to be divergent and deformable in the expanding direction. The width of the root portion of each of the first molding mounting wing pieces 28 is the same as the width of the base portion 21, and is gradually narrowed toward the tip from here. In addition, both first
A first locking claw 30 is provided at the center of the outer surface side of the molding mounting wing piece 28.
Is formed and can be elastically engaged with the first flange edge f1 of the roof molding M. Further, the first flange edge f1 of the roof molding M
A recess 31 for avoiding interference with the side member panel S is formed, and a front end surface thereof is an elastic contact portion 32 which is in pressure contact with the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S. However, the two contact portions 32 are formed as inclined surfaces 33 along the slope of the opposing wall 4.

On the other hand, the second molding mounting wing piece 29 is
The first flange edge f1 extends from the end opposite to the first flange edge f1 to the opposite side so as to be divergent and deformable in a direction in which they mutually expand. The widths of both the second molding mounting wing pieces 29 are gradually narrowed toward the ends, and the width of the root portion of both the second molding mounting wing pieces 29 is about half the width of the first molding mounting wing pieces 28. , So that the wing piece 29 attached to the second molding is attached to the wing piece 2 attached to the first molding.
8 has a lower rigidity and is more easily bent. In addition, a second locking claw 34 protrudes from the top of the tip of each of the second molding mounting wing pieces 29, and the second flange edge f2 of the roof molding M
It can be elastically locked with respect to.

However, the first and second molding mounting wings 28,
29 have substantially the same length, but in the natural state, the distance between the tip of the first molding-installed wing piece 28 and the tip of the second molding-installed wing piece 29 (the dimension W shown in FIG. Is set to be larger than the width inside.

Since other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment, the same components are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings.
Description is omitted.

The clip C2 of the second embodiment is configured as described above. When the roof molding M is mounted on the roof, the clip C2 is first mounted on the roof C. That is, one of the first and second locking claws is locked to the corresponding flange edge of the roof molding M, and the other locking claw is provided in this state. The wing piece attached to the molding is elastically locked to the flange edge on the opposite side while being bent. Thus, while each molding attachment wing is bent in the expanding direction, both first locking claws 30
Are on the first flange edge f1 of the roof molding M,
The clip C2 is pre-attached to the roof molding M by the engagement of the locking claws 34 with the second flange edge f2.

Thereafter, the base 21 and the first molding mounting wing piece 28 are pushed into the mounting groove 5 while the insertion edges 23 are being fitted to the corresponding notches 3 of the flange wall surface F. Edge 1 is covered. Further, at this time, since the guide inclined surface 27 of the retaining claw 26 is in sliding contact with the central hooking edge 1, the locking flexure 25 is smoothly expanded outward, and the retaining claw 26 passes through the central hooking edge 1. Lock here when returning. Thereby, the clip C
2 is secured to the roof side.

When the clip C2 is mounted in the mounting groove 5, the elastic contact portions 32 of the first molding mounting wing pieces 28 are provided.
Are pushed in while slidingly contacting the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S. During this time, a reaction force corresponding to the width of the mounting groove 5 is applied from the opposing wall 4 of the side member panel S to the first molding mounting wing. Acts on the piece 28. In other words, the force for moving the clip C2 together with the roof molding M toward the flange wall surface F acts on the first molding mounting wing piece 28, but as described above, the first molding mounting wing piece 28 is Since the rigidity is higher than that of the mounting wing piece 29, the second molding mounting wing piece 29, not the first molding mounting wing piece 28, expands and deforms based on the above-described reaction force. Therefore, even if the groove width of the mounting groove 5 varies, the second molding mounting wing piece 29 is absorbed by being elastically deformed, and the first flange edge f1 side of the roof molding M is always in a fixed positional relationship with the facing wall 4. To hold.

As described above, even in the second embodiment, even when the width of the mounting groove 5 fluctuates within the expected range, the elastic contact portion 32 always comes into contact with the opposing wall 4 with elastic force. By setting the relationship, even if the groove width of the mounting groove 5 varies, the situation where the roof molding M separates from the side member panel S can be avoided, and a proper assembling relationship can be obtained. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a clip according to a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of a clip.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the clip.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a mounted state of the mall.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a clip according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a plan view of a clip.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the clip.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing a mounted state of the mall.

[Explanation of symbols]

 8, 21 ... base 13, 30 ... first locking claw (mould mounting part) 14, 34 ... second locking claw (mall mounting part) 16 ... adjusting wing piece 28 ... first molding mounting wing piece 29 ... second Molding wing piece 32 ... Elastic contact part C1, C2 ... Clip F ... Flange wall M ... Roof molding R ... Roof panel S ... Side member panel

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A roof molding for covering a groove between a flange wall surface formed by bending a side end of a roof panel and an opposing wall of a side member panel provided along the flange wall surface. A roof molding clip for mounting, the base having a base that locks to the flange wall surface to prevent it from falling off, and the base has a molding mounting portion on which the molding can be mounted and a flange mounting surface. And an adjusting wing portion for biasing the roof molding toward the opposite wall side of the side member panel by elastically abutting against the extending flange wall surface so as to bendable and deformable. Roof molding clip. 2. A roof molding for covering a groove between a flange wall surface formed by bending a side end portion of a roof panel and an opposing wall of a side member panel provided along the flange wall surface. A roof molding clip for mounting, the base being locked to the flange wall surface to prevent it from coming off, and being bent from the upper side of the base toward both flange edges of the roof molding in an expanding direction. A pair of first and second molding mounting wings that extend as much as possible and can elastically engage with these flange edges, and a pair of first and second molding mounting wings that engage with the side of the flange edge on the side member panel side. An elastic contact portion capable of being pressed against an opposing wall surface of the side member panel is formed integrally with the one molding mounting wing piece so as to be flexibly deformable in conjunction with the first molding mounting wing piece. Is the Clip roof molding, wherein the rigid than the mall attached wings is set high.