JP2000168459A - Rear pillar trim bonding structure - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To securely prevent the generation of deformation due to the deflection without lowering the appearance performance in the structure for bonding a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim to each other. SOLUTION: A flange 13 provided in a lower edge of a rear pillar trim 10 is provided with fitting holes 14 with the predetermined pitch and a support piece 23 to be housed in the fitting hole 14 is provided in an outside edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20, and deformation of the rear pillar trim 10 due to the deflection is prevented by a stopper function of the support piece 23. A protector rib 15 for securing a large contact area with the support piece 23 is provided in a back surface side of the rear pillar trim 10. Furthermore, insertion piece 16 are provided in a lower edge of the flange 13, which is provided in the lower edge of the rear pillar trim 10, with an appropriate pitch, and the parcel side trim 20 is provided with a fitting hole 24 for insertion of the insert piece 16.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a joint structure of a rear pillar trim in which the joint structure of both a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim installed adjacently along the lower edge of the rear pillar trim is improved.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Normally, as shown in FIG. 7, a rear pillar trim (not shown) is provided in a luggage room behind a rear seat, and a parcel side trim 2 is provided along a lower edge of the rear pillar trim. Is installed. The rear pillar trim 1 is provided with a webbing insertion hole 4 for inserting a webbing 3 of a seat belt for a rear passenger, and a guide slit 4 a for inserting the webbing 3 into the webbing insertion hole 4. Are formed continuously from the webbing insertion hole 4 toward the lower terminal side.

As shown in FIG. 8, the structure of the joint between the rear pillar trim 1 and the parcel side trim 2 is such that the lower edge of the rear pillar trim 1 extends substantially horizontally outward and the tip extends downward. The outer edge 2a of the parcel side trim 2 is inserted into the space formed by the flange 5 so that the butted portion is not exposed to the vehicle interior to form the joint portion. And, as shown in FIG.
A panel contact boss 7 is formed on the rear surface of the rear pillar trim 1, and even if the rear pillar trim 1 is pressed by the stopper action of the panel contact boss 7, bending and deformation are restricted.

[0004]

As described above, in the conventional rear pillar trim 1, the panel contact boss 7 for restricting the bending deformation to the panel 6 side is installed, but the rear pillar trim 1 and the rear pillar panel 6 are not provided. , The dimensions of the panel contact boss 7 become longer,
It has been pointed out that the surface of the rear pillar trim 1 is liable to cause sink marks and is likely to cause poor appearance.

[0005] The rear pillar trim 1 is provided with a webbing insertion hole 4 for inserting the webbing 3 of the seat belt and a slit 4a for guiding.
It is preferable to set the panel contact boss 7 near the webbing insertion hole 4 because the rigidity of this portion is reduced. However, since the retractor of the seat belt is located on the back side of the webbing insertion hole 4, interference with the retractor is provided. Therefore, it is a fact that the panel boss 7 cannot be installed in this part,
It has been urgently required to particularly restrict the bending deformation of the reduced rigidity portion.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances, and relates to a joint structure of a rear pillar trim, such as a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim, in which an interior component is installed adjacent to a lower edge side of the rear pillar trim. It is an object of the present invention to provide a joint structure of a rear pillar trim that does not bend and deform even when the rear pillar trim is pressed toward a panel side, has excellent mounting stability, and can reinforce the rigidity of a portion near a webbing insertion hole of a seat belt.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the present invention, a rear pillar trim installed in a pillar panel of a vehicle and a parcel side trim are provided along a lower edge of the rear pillar trim. In the joint structure of the rear pillar trim installed adjacently, a flange is formed along the lower edge of the rear pillar trim, mounting holes are opened at appropriate intervals in this flange, and the outer edge of the parcel side trim is A support piece extending upward is formed corresponding to the mounting hole, and the support piece is inserted into the mounting hole to support the flange of the rear pillar trim and restrict the bending of the rear pillar trim toward the panel. It is characterized by the following.

The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that a contact rib for securing a contact area of the parcel side trim with the support piece is formed near the mounting hole of the rear pillar trim.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a joint structure of a rear pillar trim installed in a pillar panel of a vehicle and a rear pillar trim in which a parcel side trim is provided adjacently along a lower edge of the rear pillar trim. At the same time, mounting holes are opened at appropriate intervals along the inner side of the outer edge, and insertion pieces corresponding to the mounting holes are formed on the lower edge of the flange of the rear pillar trim. The corner portion of the flange is supported by the support piece of the parcel side trim in a state where the insertion piece of the rear pillar trim is inserted into the mounting hole of (1).

Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, at the joint portion between the rear pillar trim and the parcel side trim, the mounting hole formed in the flange of the rear pillar trim is directed upward to the side edge of the parcel side trim. Since the extended support piece is inserted into the mounting hole from below, when the rear pillar trim is pressed toward the panel side, the edge of the mounting hole abuts the support piece provided on the outer edge of the parcel side, Since it acts as a stopper, the rear pillar trim does not bend and deform toward the panel.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, a contact rib is formed in the vicinity of the mounting hole of the rear pillar trim, and the rear edge of the contact rib comes into contact with the support piece,
A large contact area can be secured between the two, and the bending deformation of the rear pillar trim can be more effectively prevented, and the rigidity of the lower edge side of the rear pillar trim can be enhanced by the contact rib.

Further, according to the third aspect of the present invention, a mounting hole is formed on the parcel side trim side, and an insertion piece is provided on the lower edge of the flange of the rear pillar trim corresponding to the mounting hole, and the insertion piece is provided. Since the corner of the flange is supported by the support piece of the parcel side trim when inserted into the mounting hole, the support piece is set to be inclined, and in addition to the stopper function, the rear pillar trim is placed on the lower side. , It is possible to eliminate the occurrence of a gap between the rear pillar trim and the parcel side trim.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Hereinafter, a joint structure of a rear pillar trim according to the present invention will be described by exemplifying a relationship between a rear pillar trim installed in a luggage room and a parcel side trim.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim showing a first embodiment of a joint structure of a rear pillar trim according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a first embodiment of a joint structure of a rear pillar trim according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing a joint portion between a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim for explaining a first embodiment of a joint structure of a rear pillar trim according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a second embodiment of the joint structure of the rear pillar trim according to the present invention, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing a third embodiment of the joint structure of the rear pillar trim according to the present invention.

First, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

In the drawings, the rear pillar trim 10
Purcell side trims 20 are installed on rear pillar panels (not shown) corresponding to both side walls in the luggage room behind the rear seat, and support the both side edges of the rear parcel shelf in the luggage room along the lower edge of the rear pillar trim 10. is set up.

Further, the rear pillar trim 10 is provided with a seat belt retractor 30 for a rear occupant on the rear side thereof, and the webbing 31 of the seat belt pulled out from the retractor 30 is opened on the rear pillar trim 10. Through the substantially arc-shaped webbing insertion hole 11.

In order to pass the webbing 31 through the webbing insertion hole 11, a guide slit 12 is formed between the webbing insertion hole 11 provided in the rear pillar trim 10 and a lower terminal. Reference numeral 21 denotes a speaker grill provided on the parcel side trim 20.

The rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20 are formed by injection molding of polypropylene (PP) resin. To attach the rear pillar trim to the rear pillar panel, not shown, the rear side of the rear pillar trim 10 is not shown. A resin clip or a metal clip is mounted on the clip mounting seat, and the clip mounting seat is fitted to a mounting hole of the vehicle body panel.
Similarly, the parcel side trim 20 is also attached to the vehicle body panel via similar attachment means.

The feature of the present invention is that, even when the rear pillar trim 10 is pressed from the indoor side, the rear pillar trim does not bend and deform to the panel side, and secures good mounting stability.
An object of the present invention is to achieve a joint structure of the rear pillar trim 10 which is excellent in appearance performance in which sink marks or the like do not occur on a product surface.

That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the structure of the lower edge portion of the rear pillar trim 10 will be described. The lower edge of the rear pillar trim 10 extends substantially horizontally to the panel side, and the tip side is bent downward. Flange 1 with substantially L-shaped cross section
3 are formed integrally, and the flange 13 has an outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20 in its internal space.
In order to make the outer edge of the parcel side trim 20 inconspicuous outside.

A mounting hole 14 is formed at an appropriate interval on the flange 13, and a support extending upward at a position corresponding to the mounting hole 14 is formed on an outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20. A piece 23 is formed to project.

Therefore, as shown in FIG. 3, when the rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20 are mounted on the vehicle body side, the outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20 is housed in the flange 13 of the rear pillar trim 10. The abutting portion is made inconspicuous to enhance the appearance performance, and as shown, the support piece 23 provided on the outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20 is inserted and inserted into the mounting hole 14 of the rear pillar trim 10. When the rear pillar trim 10 is pressed from the indoor side to the panel side, the edge 14a of the mounting hole 14 abuts against the support piece 23, and the support piece 23 functions as a stopper, so that the rear pillar trim 10 bends and deforms toward the panel side. And excellent mounting stability is obtained.

Therefore, as compared with the conventional configuration in which the panel contact boss is protruded, there is an advantage that the product appearance of the rear pillar trim 10 can be maintained beautifully without sink marks on the product surface. In particular, the present invention can be effectively applied to a portion where a boss for panel contact cannot be conventionally installed, such as a portion where rigidity is reduced, such as a webbing insertion hole 11 for inserting a webbing 31 of a seat belt and a slit 12 for a guide. In addition, the bending deformation of the rear pillar trim 10 can be prevented.

Next, FIG. 4 shows a second embodiment of the joint structure of the rear pillar trim according to the present invention. Similarly, the relationship between the rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20 will be described.

In the second embodiment, a contact rib 15 is formed on the rear side of the rear pillar trim 10 so as to extend from the rear edge of the mounting hole 14 in the up-down direction. When the side trim 20 is attached to the panel, the support pieces 2
When 3 is inserted into the mounting hole 14 of the rear pillar trim 10, the rear edge 15a of the abutment rib 15 comes into contact with the support piece 23, so that a large contact area between them can be secured.

Therefore, when the rear pillar trim 10 is pressed from the indoor side to the panel side, the contact rib 15 is provided, so that the contact area between them is increased, the supporting strength is increased, and the bending deformation of the rear pillar trim 10 is more effectively prevented. can do.

In particular, since the abutment rib 15 extends in the vertical direction, the configuration in which the edge portion 14a of the mounting hole 14 of the rear pillar trim 10 abuts on the support piece 23 as in the first embodiment does not provide a lever. According to the principle, bending may be considered with the edge portion 14a as a fulcrum. However, by providing the contact rib 15 as in the second embodiment, the principle of leverage does not work, and bending deformation can be reliably prevented. , Reliance rib 15
Has the additional effect that it can act as a reinforcing rib and increase the rigidity.

Next, a third embodiment of the joint structure of the rear pillar trim according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Also in the third embodiment, the relationship between the rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20 will be described as an example.

That is, in the third embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 5, the flange 13 formed on the lower edge of the rear pillar trim 10 is set so that the horizontal portion 13a is inclined slightly upward. Are formed to protrude.

On the other hand, the outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20 is dimensioned to be accommodated in the flange 13 of the rear pillar trim 10 in the first and second embodiments, but in the third embodiment, The parcel side trim 20 is further extended outward, and the support piece 23 extending upward along the outer edge 22 is set not to be vertically upward but to be inclined about 20 ° toward the room side. Therefore,
As shown in FIG. 6, the rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20 are attached to each panel, and the insertion piece 16 provided on the lower edge of the flange 13 of the rear pillar trim 10 is inserted into the mounting hole 24 of the parcel side trim 20. The outer edge 22 of the parcel side trim 20
Since the support pieces 23 projecting inclining slightly inward from the abutment come into contact with the corners A of the flanges 13 of the rear pillar trim 10, when the rear pillar trim 10 is pressed from the indoor side to the panel side, the flanges 13 Since the corner portion A hits the support piece 23 and acts as a stopper, the rear pillar trim 10 does not bend and deform to the indoor side.

Therefore, the bending deformation in the vehicle width direction can be prevented,
In addition to the effect of the first embodiment that the appearance performance can be enhanced without causing sink marks on the product surface, in particular, in the present embodiment, the urging force acts in the direction indicated by the arrow in FIG. 6. Since the lower portion B of the flange 13 of the rear pillar trim 10 and the surface of the parcel side trim 20 are urged in the direction of close contact, there is no gap between the rear pillar trim 10 and the parcel side trim 20, and the two are sharp. Since the joining line can be formed, the appearance of the joining portion can be further improved.

[0033]

As described above, the present invention has the following special functions and effects.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the support piece extending upward to the outer edge of the parcel side trim is inserted into the mounting hole provided at an appropriate interval on the flange of the rear pillar trim. However, when the rear pillar trim is pressed from the room side to the panel side, the edge of the mounting hole abuts against the support piece of the parcel side trim, and the support piece performs a stopper function, so that the rear pillar trim does not bend and deform, and mounting is stable. This has the effect of improving the performance.

(2) According to the first aspect of the present invention, the support piece extending upward to the outer edge of the parcel side trim is inserted into the mounting hole provided at an appropriate interval on the flange of the rear pillar trim. However, when the rear pillar trim is pressed from the indoor side to the panel side, the edge of the mounting hole abuts against the support piece of the parcel side trim, and the support piece performs a stopper function, so the conventional panel contact boss can be eliminated. In addition, there is no occurrence of sink marks on the product surface when the boss for panel contact is formed, the appearance performance is not deteriorated, and the interference with the seat belt retractor is not taken into consideration. It has the effect of being able to.

(3) According to the second aspect of the invention, the contact rib extending upward from the rear edge of the mounting hole is integrally formed,
Since the rear end of the abutment rib is configured to abut against the support piece, the rear pillar trim is prevented from being deformed when pressed from the room side, and the mounting stability is improved,
In addition to the effect of not deteriorating the appearance performance, the contact area can be expanded in the vertical direction by the contact rib, and the lever principle that the rear edge of the mounting hole becomes a fulcrum does not work,
It is possible to reliably prevent the rear pillar trim from being flexed and deformed, and to provide the effect that the abutment rib has a reinforcing rib function and can enhance the rigidity of the lower edge side of the rear pillar trim.

(4) According to the third aspect of the present invention, the horizontal portion of the flange of the rear pillar trim is installed inclined upward.
And, at the lower edge of the flange, insert pieces are arranged at appropriate intervals to protrude, and the parcel side trim is provided with a mounting hole for inserting the insert piece slightly inside the outer edge, and upward from the outer edge. The support piece that extends toward the inside is configured to be inclined slightly inward, so the flange of the rear pillar trim is pressed by the support piece of the parcel side trim, and bending deformation when the rear pillar trim is pressed from the indoor side to the panel side In particular, since the pressing force applied to the flange from the support piece acts on the rear pillar trim flange toward the lower side of the room, an urging force acts in a direction in which the rear pillar trim comes into close contact with the parcel side trim surface, There is no gap between the rear pillar trim and the parcel side trim, and a beautiful joint line between the two It can formed, an effect that the appearance performance can be further improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim to which a first embodiment of a rear pillar trim joining structure according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing a mounting structure of a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line III-III in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a joining portion between a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim to which a second embodiment of the joining structure of a rear pillar trim according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing an attached state of a rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim to which a third embodiment of the rear pillar trim joining structure according to the present invention is applied.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state where the rear pillar trim and the parcel side trim shown in FIG. 5 are attached.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a conventional rear pillar trim and a parcel side trim.

FIG. 8 is a sectional view taken along line VIII-VIII in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a conventional measure for preventing deformation of a rear pillar trim.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 10 rear pillar trim 11 webbing insertion hole 12 guide slit 13 flange 14 mounting hole 15 contact rib 16 insertion piece 20 parcel side trim 21 speaker grill 22 outer edge 23 support piece 24 mounting hole 30 retractor 31 webbing

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A joint between a rear pillar trim (10) installed in a pillar panel of a vehicle and a rear pillar trim (10) having a parcel side trim (20) installed adjacent to a lower edge of the rear pillar trim (10). In the structure, a flange (13) is formed along a lower edge of the rear pillar trim (10), and the flange (13) is formed.
Attachment holes (14) are opened at appropriate intervals, and support pieces (23) extending upward corresponding to the attachment holes (14) are formed on the outer edge (22) of the parcel side trim (20). This support piece (23) is inserted into the mounting hole (14) to support the flange (13) of the rear pillar trim (10) and restrict the bending of the rear pillar trim (10) toward the panel. And a rear pillar trim joint structure. 2. A mounting hole (1) for a rear pillar trim (10).
4) An abutment rib (15) near the support piece (23) of the parcel side trim (20) in the vicinity.
2. The joint structure for a rear pillar trim according to claim 1, wherein 3. A joint between a rear pillar trim (10) installed in a pillar panel of a vehicle and a rear pillar trim (10) having a parcel side trim (20) installed adjacent to a lower edge of the rear pillar trim (10). In the structure, the parcel side trim (20) is provided with mounting holes (24) at appropriate intervals along the inner side of the outer edge (22), and the flange (13) of the rear pillar trim (10). An insertion piece (16) is formed at the lower edge of the lower part, corresponding to the mounting hole (24).
With the insertion piece (16) of the rear pillar trim (10) inserted into the mounting hole (24) of (0), the corner portion (A) of the flange (13) is supported by the support piece (23) of the parcel side trim (20). A rear pillar trim joint structure, which is supported in contact with the rear pillar trim.