JP2001294105A - Opening part cover structure for exterior component for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cover mounting structure allowing easy dismounting of a cover mounted to an opening part formed on the side of a bumper skin (body) without damaging the cover body. SOLUTION: In this cover mounting structure, the opening part can be closed by mounting the cover 3 to the opening part 2 formed in the body 1. This opening part cover structure for a bumper for an automobile is characterized in that flanges 1a and 1b erected along the inner edge of the opening part are formed on the opening part 2 of the body, engagement parts 4 engaging with the flanges are formed on the cover 3, the engagement parts are protrudedly formed on the cover in the circumferential direction from the cover, and the engagement parts engaging with the flanges are composed of a leg part having a catching part 5 engageable with a spatulate member.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mounting structure of a cover for closing an opening formed in, for example, a bumper beam skin, an exterior part, and the like. Further, the present invention relates to a structure in which an opening is formed at a position where a traction hook is located. The present invention relates to an opening cover structure of an automobile bumper suitable for a cover provided to cover the opening.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Tow hooks are indispensable for vehicles, and especially in passenger cars, in order to improve the appearance from the viewpoint of design, an opening is provided at a portion of the bumper skin where the tow hook is located, and this opening is covered. Has a cover attached to it. The mounting structure of this cover is disclosed in
No. 329629 has been proposed.

[0003] Briefly describing the cover mounting structure described in this publication, FIG. 9 is an explanatory view for mounting a cover for closing an opening formed in a bumper skin 23. In FIG. A hook H attached to the side is a hole formed in the hook, and a bumper skin 23 is attached to the outside of the hook H as conventionally known. An opening 25 for inserting a tow rope is formed in the bumper skin 23 to hook the tow rope on the hook.
A resin cover 20 is detachably attached to the opening 25.

As shown in FIG. 10, a support piece 21 and a locking piece 22 are formed at the upper and lower ends of the cover 20, and the support piece 21 and the locking piece 22 are engaged with the bumper skin 23 side. Holes 24 and 26 are formed. As shown in FIG. 9, the cover 20 moves to the dotted line in the figure with the support piece 21 at the upper end inserted into the hole 24 on the bumper side, and engages the locking piece 22 with the hole 26 on the pumper side. Can be installed by To remove this cover, insert a tool 27 such as a screwdriver into the gap between the cover formed on the lower side and the opening of the bumper, pry the locking piece 22 out of the hole 26 and remove the cover 20. Can be.

[0005]

However, in the cover mounting structure as described above, when the cover is removed, the tool 27 is inserted into the gap between the cover and the opening. May be scratched, and the scratches thus formed are not preferable in appearance. Therefore, it is necessary to apply a paint (touch-up) to the portion. In addition, when the bumper skin is painted, it is preferable to paint simultaneously to match the color of the bumper skin body and the cover,
If there is almost no gap between the bumper skin body and the cover as in the past, it is difficult to reliably paint the gap between the body and the cover, and conversely, the paint may accumulate in the gap and stick. And made the painting work difficult. Further, since such a cover is generally relatively large in size, the bumper skin body and the cover may be separately coated. In such a case, the color tone problem is somewhat reduced, but it is still preferable. There was a need for a solution rather than a solution. Separately, the cover was removed and the hook was attached, and the removed cover was lost during indexing.
Further, as a mechanism capable of opening and closing a cover without using a tool, there is a mechanism described in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 5-559. In this type, the cover is provided so as to be horizontally movable with respect to the opening of the bumper skin body, and when the tow rope is used, the cover is moved horizontally to open the opening. Although there is provided a means for holding the negative electrode, another problem such as a complicated mounting structure between the cover and the bumper skin body arises.

Therefore, according to the present invention, a slit or a concave portion into which a tool can be inserted is formed in the locking portion (leg portion) of the cover itself, and the cover is easily removed without prying the cover with the tool. It is an object of the present invention to provide a cover mounting structure that can solve the above problems. It is another object of the present invention to provide a cover mounting structure capable of preventing the cover from being lost during towing work. It is another object of the present invention to provide a cover mounting structure in which the periphery of the paint at the boundary between the bumper skin body and the cover is improved. According to the present invention, a slit or a recess is formed in a leg portion of a cover attached to an opening formed in a bumper skin and an exterior component (main body) side, and when it is necessary to remove the cover, a tool is inserted into the gap between the cover and the main body. Into the slit and pull it as it is,
The cover can be easily removed from the main body without prying the tool, and since the tool is not prying, the main body and the cover are not damaged, and the touch-up is not required. Further, by locking the locking member provided integrally with the cover to the locked portion provided on the bumper skin main body side, separation of the cover and the bumper skin main body can be prevented. Loss can be prevented. Further, by providing a scent such that the front side is smaller than the back side on the outer peripheral end surface of the cover, even if the coating is performed in a state where the cover and the bumper skin body are combined, the bumper skin body and the cover are not covered. The periphery of the paint at the boundary between them becomes good, and the paint can be prevented from getting on or collecting without taking any special measures during the painting operation.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a cover mounting structure which can close the opening by attaching a cover to an opening formed in the main body. An opening is formed with a flange standing upright along the inner edge of the opening, while the cover is formed with an engaging portion that engages with the flange, and the cover is formed with the same engaging portion. An exterior for an automobile, wherein the exterior part is formed so as to protrude in an outer peripheral direction from the cover, and the engaging part engaging with the flange has a leg part having a catch part with which a spatula-shaped member can be engaged. It is an opening cover structure of a part. Further, the hook portion is a slit that opens to the outside of the leg portion, and is an opening cover structure for an exterior component for an automobile. The hook portion is a concave portion that opens to the outside of the leg portion, and is an opening cover structure for an automobile exterior component. Further, the cover has an opening cover structure for an exterior part for an automobile, wherein the cover is integrally formed of resin. In a cover mounting structure capable of closing the opening by attaching a cover to an opening formed in the main body, an engaged portion is provided on the back surface of the opening of the main body, and the cover has the engaged portion. A cover member for engaging the engaged portion and the engaging member to prevent the cover from being lost when the cover is removed. Is a cover structure. Further, in a cover mounting structure capable of closing the opening by attaching a cover to an opening formed in the main body, a flange is formed on the opening of the main body along the inner edge of the opening, On the other hand, even if the cover is formed with an engaging portion that engages with the flange, and at least one of the cover and the main body opening is coated with the main body and the cover joined, A cover structure for an opening of an exterior part for an automobile, wherein a gradient is formed so that the periphery of the paint at a boundary portion between the main body and the cover becomes good. The odor is formed so as to be larger than the resin-type odor. The opening of the main body is formed with a flange standing upright along the inner edge of the opening, while the cover is formed with an engaging portion that engages with the flange,
The engaging portion formed on the cover is formed by a leg portion which is formed so as to protrude in an outer peripheral direction from the cover, and has a catching portion with which a spatula-shaped member can be engaged with the engaging portion engaging with the flange. An opening cover structure for an exterior part for an automobile, characterized in that: Further, the hook portion is a slit that opens to the outside of the leg portion.
Further, the hook portion is a concave portion that opens outward of the leg portion, and is an opening cover structure for an exterior component for an automobile. Further, the exterior component is an automobile bumper, wherein the exterior component is an automobile bumper.

[0008]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle body according to a first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a cover provided on a bumper skin body as viewed from the back side. FIG. 3 and FIG. 3 are explanatory views of the work of removing the cover from the bumper skin.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a bumper skin (main body) attached to a front portion of a vehicle body. The main body 1 has an opening 2 at a portion corresponding to a towing hook.
As shown in FIG. 3, flanges 1a and 1b are formed to stand along the inner edge of the opening. In this opening 2,
A cover 3 having the shape shown in FIG. 2 is detachably provided to cover the opening.

The cover 3 has an overall shape conforming to the opening 2 of the main body 1 and is formed by integral molding with a resin. As shown in FIG. An appropriate number of legs 4 are formed on the upper, lower, left, and right sides of the engaging portion 1b. In the present embodiment, a slit (a hook portion) 5 into which a tool can be inserted is formed outside (outside) the lower leg portion 4 in the figure among the leg portions.

The cover 3 is attached to the opening by engaging the leg portion 4 with the flanges 1a and 1b on the main body side. When the cover 3 needs to be removed, the tool 6 is mounted as shown in FIG. When the cover 3 is inserted into the slit 5 from the gap between the cover 3 and the main body and pulled as it is, the cover 3 can be easily removed from the main body 1 without prying a tool. Further, since the tool 6 is not prying, the body 1 and the cover 3
And no touch-up is required. Further, instead of the slit, the hook formed on the leg of the cover may be a recess 5A into which the tip of a tool can be inserted as in the second embodiment shown in FIG.

Next, a description will be given of a third embodiment. FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the cover of the third embodiment viewed from the back, FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of the cover end face, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view showing a state in which the cover is attached to the main body, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the relationship between the cover and the main body in a state where the cover is removed in the third embodiment. ing. In the third embodiment, the cover itself is provided with a locking member for locking to the main body in order to prevent the cover from being lost, and the cover side is provided on the cover side in order to facilitate coating of a gap between the cover and the main body. The feature is that a gradient is provided. As shown in FIG. 5, the cover 3 is formed by integral molding with resin in a shape conforming to the opening 2 on the side of the main body 1 as in the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. An odor 3a is provided such that the cover surface is smaller than the cover back surface side in the thickness direction from the corner. As shown in FIG. 5, at least one locking member 3b is provided on the rear surface of the cover to engage with the engaged portion 1c (see FIG. 7) formed on the body 1 side and prevent the cover from falling off. The above is formed. The cover 3 is made of a material having elasticity, so that the locking member 3b can be attached with the cover attached.
Are arranged in an open space avoiding the hard urethane E and the like arranged inside the main body 1 as shown by a broken line in FIG. The locking member is formed with a locking piece 3c protruding left and right at the distal end. When the cover is removed, the locking piece 3c locks with the engaged portion as shown in FIG. The cover is prevented from falling off. Note that the length of the locking member is set to such a length that does not hinder the towing work with the cover removed. Further, the mounting position of the locking member 3b may be an appropriate position of the cover as shown in FIG. The gradient may be formed not on the end face of the cover but on the side of the main body opening or on both sides. Further, as in the first embodiment, a cover mounting leg 4 is formed on the cover 3, and a tool is inserted into the outside (outside) of the lower leg 4 in FIG. A slit (a hook portion) 5 that can be formed is formed. In the above cover structure, the cover itself is provided with a locking member for locking to the main body, and a slope is provided on the cover side to facilitate coating of a gap between the cover and the main body, thereby preventing loss of the cover. In addition, even if the coating is performed with the bumper skin body and the cover joined, the paint around the boundary between the bumper skin and the cover becomes better, and no special measures are taken during the painting work. The paint can be prevented from getting on or accumulating.

Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the above embodiment has described the structure in which the cover is attached to the opening formed in the bumper skin (main body). However, the cover attachment structure is not limited to the bumper. The present invention can be applied to a cover mounting structure that needs to close openings of various exterior parts. In addition, the cover is not limited to resin, and can be formed of various materials such as a metal insert and a metal insert. Further, in the above embodiment, the slit is formed in the lower leg portion of the cover, but the slit can be provided in the upper nail or the left and right nails of the cover, and in consideration of the strength of the nail and the like. However, it can be formed on all nails. Further, as the locking structure between the locking member provided on the cover and the engaged portion on the main body side, another locking structure may be used as long as the cover can be prevented from falling off. Furthermore, it is natural that the features of each embodiment can be selected and appropriately combined, and applied to cover configurations other than the cover shape described above. For example, it is also possible to adopt a cover structure in which only a locking member for preventing falling off is provided on a cover having a conventional structure. Also, the present invention may be embodied in any other form without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. Therefore, the above-described embodiment is merely an example in all aspects and should not be interpreted in a limited manner.

[0014]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, since the hooks for tool insertion are formed on the legs formed on the cover, when it is necessary to remove the cover, the tool is attached to the cover and the main body. The cover can be easily removed simply by pulling it into the hooking section through the gap and pulling it. As a result, there is no need to squeeze the tool and damage the body and cover,
No need for touch-up, etc.
A small-diameter locking member provided with a locking piece at its tip is provided, and the cover is separated from the main body even when the cover is being removed by locking the locking member to a locked portion provided on the main body side. Can be prevented, and loss of the cover can be prevented. In addition, by providing an odor such that the front side is smaller than the back side on the outer peripheral end surface of the cover, even if the coating is performed in a state where the main body and the cover are combined, a gap between the main body and the cover is obtained. It is possible to obtain excellent effects such as that the periphery of the paint at the boundary portion becomes good, and that the paint can be prevented from getting on or collecting without taking any special measures during the painting operation.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a front portion of a vehicle body as a first embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view seen from the back surface of a cover provided on a bumper as a main body.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of an operation of removing a cover from a main body.

FIG. 4 is a mounting structure diagram of a cover and a main body according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a cover as a third embodiment.

FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of a main part of a cover end face.

FIG. 7 is a sectional view showing a state in which a cover as a third embodiment is attached to a bumper skin body.

FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between a cover and a main body of the third embodiment with a cover removed.

FIG. 9 is a sectional view of a conventional cover mounting structure.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a conventional cover.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body (Bumper skin main body) 1a, 1b Flange 1c Engaged part 2 Opening 3 Cover 3a Slope 3b Locking member 3c Locking piece 4 Leg 5 Hook (slit) 5A Hook (recess) 6 Tool

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A cover mounting structure in which a cover is attached to an opening formed in a main body so as to close the opening, wherein a flange is provided on the opening of the main body along an inner edge of the opening. On the other hand, the cover has an engaging portion that engages with the flange, and the engaging portion that is formed on the cover is formed so as to protrude in the outer peripheral direction from the cover, and engages with the flange. An opening cover structure for an exterior part for an automobile, wherein the engaging portion is formed by a leg portion having a catch portion with which a spatula-shaped member can be engaged. 2. An opening cover structure for an exterior part for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein said hook portion is a slit which opens to the outside of the leg portion. 3. The structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said hook portion is a concave portion which is open to the outside of the leg portion. 4. The structure as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cover is formed by integral molding of a resin. 5. A cover mounting structure capable of closing the opening by attaching a cover to an opening formed in the main body, wherein the cover has an engaged portion on the back surface of the opening, and the cover has A locking member for engaging with the engaged portion, wherein the cover is prevented from being lost when the cover is removed by engaging the engaged portion with the engaging member. Covering the opening of exterior parts
Construction. 6. A cover mounting structure capable of closing the opening by attaching a cover to an opening formed in the main body, wherein the opening of the main body has a flange standing upright along an inner edge of the opening. While the cover has
An engaging portion for engaging the flange is formed, and at least one of the cover and the body opening has a body and a cover.
Even if painting is performed with the
Characterized in that a gradient is formed such that the area around the paint at the boundary between the openings is good.
Construction. 7. The cover structure of an opening of an exterior part for an automobile according to claim 6, wherein the odor is formed to be larger than a resin-type odor. 8. An opening of the main body is formed with a flange standing upright along an inner edge of the opening, while an engaging portion for engaging with the flange is formed on the cover, and formed on the cover. The engaging portion is formed so as to protrude in the outer peripheral direction from the cover, and the engaging portion engaging with the flange is constituted by a leg having a hook portion with which a spatula-shaped member can be engaged. An opening cover structure for an exterior part for an automobile according to any one of claims 5 to 7, characterized in that: 9. The cover structure for an exterior part of an automobile according to claim 8, wherein said hook portion is a slit opening outward of a leg portion. 10. The structure of claim 8, wherein the hook portion is a concave portion that opens to the outside of the leg portion. 11. The cover structure for an automotive exterior component according to claim 1, wherein said exterior component is an automobile bumper.