JPS6229455A - Method of lining ceiling of compartment and roof head lining thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve the efficiency of operation while enabling a finished surface to be formed with good appearance by operatively forming an opening suited to a sun roof portion of a roof panel after attaching a roof panel of a roof head lining. CONSTITUTION:A roof head lining 20 consists of a front head lining 20a for covering about the front half of a roof panel provided with a plurality of sun roof portions from the inside and a rear head lining 20b for covering about the rear half of same. While these head linings 20a, 20b under the butt state form a lining member attached approximately to the whole back surface of the roof panel, hatching portions E of end frames 23, 24 for separating openings 9',9'' from each other are cut off after the attachment of the lining member. Thus, an opening portion 9', 9'' sized to coincide with a predetermined intermediate sun roof portion form a continuous opening and then projecting portions 11', 12' are connected to each other by a retainer.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION "Industrial Application Field" The present invention relates to a method for lining a vehicle ceiling and its roof headlining, and particularly to a pan-type vehicle ceiling equipped with a relatively large sunroof mechanism. The present invention relates to a method of lining the roof and a roof headlining that is optimally used in the method.

``Prior Art'' Traditionally, as a method of lining the ceiling of a vehicle interior (hereinafter referred to as a roof panel), typically, as shown in FIG. For example, a method is known in which the roof headlining 2, which is integrally molded from a foamable synthetic resin material such as polystyrene, is attached via frames 3, 4, or the like.

In such a lining method, the roof headlining 2, which becomes longer depending on the length of the vehicle, is divided into, for example, a front headlining 2□ and a rear headlining 2b at a portion A in the longitudinal direction. Then, when installing it on the roof panel 1, it is butt-jointed as appropriate, making the installation easy to handle.

On the other hand, some vehicle models have relatively large sunroofs installed at both corners of the upper side of the roof panel. FIG. 6 shows that by the above-mentioned lining method,
A roof headlining 2' is shown attached to a roof panel 1'. In this example, the roof headlining 2' has openings 8, 9.10 of corresponding shapes at positions facing each sunroof part 5.6.7 of the roof panel 1'.
is formed. In this case as well, the roof headlining 2', like the roof headlining 2 explained in FIG. , a front headlining 2a' and a rear headlining 2I,'.

``Problems to be Solved by the Invention'' However, in such a roof headlining 2', the opening 9 is divided into 7 front linings 2, and 7 rear head linings 2b'tll. become. Therefore, the respective abutting end surfaces 11 and 12 are formed at the ends of the protruding pieces 11' and 12' left on the periphery of the opening 9.

In this case, the head lining 2. ' and the rear head lining 2' cannot maintain the required rigidity at each abutting end surface 11, 12, and in the lining method using such a roof headlining 2', the roof panel 1' When it was installed, it was warped and bent, resulting in an unsightly finish. Furthermore, it has been pointed out that the protruding pieces 11' and 12', which extend relatively long by themselves, may be bent or damaged during transportation or installation work, resulting in problems with work efficiency during installation. .

``Object of the Invention'' Therefore, the main object of the present invention is to improve work efficiency during the installation of lining members, and to form a finished surface with a good appearance after installation on the vehicle interior ceiling. It is an object of the present invention to provide a roof headlining for a vehicle interior ceiling that can be suitably used in this lining method.

"Means for Solving the Problems" In order to achieve the above object, the main means adopted by the present invention is to provide at least a pair of front and rear pairs that are butted adjacent to each other and have openings formed on the sides. a step of manufacturing a roof head lining in which the abutting end surface side of the opening is closed by an end frame formed over the entire abutting end surface of each of the abutting end surfaces; The process of attaching the linings to the inside of the room ceiling with their respective end frame sides abutted against each other, and appropriately removing the end frames that were abutted against each other to form each roof head lining. and a step of making the openings continuous, and in the article used in this method, in rad running to at least a pair of front and rear roofs that are butted adjacent to each other and installed on the inside of the vehicle interior ceiling. , the #A section frame formed over the entire abutting end surfaces of the at least pair of front and rear roof headlinings, and the opening portion whose abutting end surface side is closed by the end frame are integrally molded. It is.

"Effects of the Invention" According to this invention, in terms of the method of lining the ceiling of a vehicle compartment,
After installation on the roof panel, an opening that fits the sunroof will be formed, so installing roof hem lining can improve work efficiency.
Moreover, after installation, a finished surface with good appearance can be formed.

Further, according to the present invention, in terms of the roof headlining of the vehicle interior ceiling, it is possible to maintain a certain required rigidity at the butting ends, which not only makes handling extremely convenient, but also makes it possible to It can be used for the growth effect in the above-mentioned predetermined lining method.

The above objects, other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of embodiments with reference to the drawings.

"Embodiment" Fig. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a roof headlining of a compartment ceiling according to an embodiment of the present invention, and Figs. 2 to 4 are an exploded perspective view of a roof headlining of a compartment ceiling according to an embodiment of the present invention. This is an explanation of the shape R of the roof head lining in each process diagram in the lining method. The following embodiment is only one specific example of the present invention, and the technical scope of the present invention is not limited by this embodiment. The same reference numerals will be used in the description of the elements.

In FIG. 1, the roof headlining 20 of the ceiling of the vehicle compartment is, for example, a sunroof portion 5. as shown in FIG.
6.7. The roof panel 1' includes a front head lining 208 for covering approximately the front half of the roof panel 1' from the inside thereof, and a rear head lining 20+ for covering approximately the rear half of the roof panel 1' from the inside thereof. 7 drying to the front of these 20. and rear hem lining 201, as can be seen in the assembled state shown in FIG. Form a lining member.

Of these, openings 8 and 9' are formed in the front headlining 201, for example, in alignment with the sunroof parts 5 and 6 of a predetermined roof panel 1' (see FIG. 6). In this case, the opening 9' is formed inside the end frame 23, at a position that abuts and faces an opening 9'', which will be described later. It is formed along the entire abutting end surface 21 facing the rear hem lining 20.

Therefore, the opening 9' is located in the front headlining 20.
．． The width of the end frame 23 is set to be smaller than the front half of the sunroof portion 6 (see FIG. 6).

Furthermore, openings 9'' and 10 are formed in the rear headlining 20h to match the sunroofs 6 and 7 of the roof panel 1' (see Fig. 6).In this case, the openings 9'' are similar to those described above. The end frame 24 is located at a position that abuts and faces the opening 9'', and is formed in the inner part of the end frame 24. Butt end face 22
It is formed along the entire length of the Therefore, this rear headlining 20. The opening 9'' is set to be smaller in size than the rear half of the sunroof part 6 by the width of the end member 24 of the 7-draining 20 to the rear. 20 and the rear headlining 20 are each made by integral molding of a foamable synthetic resin material, as in the case of conventional roof headlinings, and the material is selected from, for example, polystyrene. .

The end frames 23.24 formed on the entirety of each of the abutting end surfaces 21.22 as described above are molded from a relatively thin plate-like body, and are formed on the front and rear head linings 20□, 20
Give appropriate stiffness to h.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4, a method for lining the ceiling of a vehicle interior will be described.

(2) First, in FIG. 1, for example, for the roof panel 1' of FIG. 6, a pair of front headlining 20□ and rear headlining 20□, which are integrally molded as described above, are manufactured.

■ Next, the front head lining 20 (See Figure 2), No. 6
It is attached to the back side of the roof panel 1' shown in the figure. Incidentally, for attachment to such a roof panel 1', known attachment means are used.

After this installation, as shown in FIG. A part (hunting part E) that overlaps with part 6 and is an obstacle for this sunroof B6 when viewed from inside the vehicle interior.
to remove.

■ As a result, as shown in Fig. 4, the opening 9' and the opening 11FI19'#, which were divided into the front headlining 20m and the rear headlining 201°, are now large enough to match the sunroof part 6. It is continuous as a closed opening C. In this state, the protrusion 11'
and 12' (see FIG. 6) are joined by a retainer. This portion may be first joined with a retainer and then the above-mentioned cutting may be performed.

In the above embodiments, the case where the end frame formed on the abutting end surface side is formed simultaneously with the integral molding of the roof head lining has been described. However, in addition to this, it is also possible to use an end frame that is separate from the roof headlining and is attached to the butting end surfaces of the front and rear headlinings, respectively. , these roof headlinings are
Needless to say, a well-known facing material may be attached thereto as appropriate.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a roof headlining for a vehicle interior ceiling according to an embodiment of the present invention, and FIGS. 2 to 4 show various methods of lining a vehicle interior ceiling according to an embodiment of the present invention. Explanatory diagram of the state of the roof headlining in the process, 5th
6 and 6 are exploded perspective views of a roof headlining and different types of roof panels, which form the background of the present invention. (Explanation of symbols) 20... Roof head lining 20□... 7 drying to the front 20 To... Rear head lining 21.22... Butt end surface 23.24... End frame 9 ', 9''...opening. Figure 3

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. At least a pair of front and rear roof headlinings which are abutted adjacent to each other and have openings formed on the sides, the above-mentioned roof headlinings being provided with an end frame formed over the entire abutting end surface of each of the roof headlinings. a step of manufacturing a roof headlining whose abutting end surfaces of openings are closed; and at least a pair of front and rear roof headlinings,
A process of attaching the end frames to the inside of the vehicle interior ceiling with their end frames abutted against each other, and removing the end frames that are abutted against each other as appropriate to open the openings formed in each roof headlining. A method for lining a vehicle interior ceiling, which comprises a continuous process. 2. In at least a pair of front and rear roof head linings that are butted adjacent to each other and installed on the inside of the vehicle interior ceiling, an end frame formed over the entire abutting end surfaces of the at least one pair of front and rear roof headlinings; A roof headlining for a vehicle interior ceiling in which an opening whose abutted end face side is closed by an end frame is integrally molded.