JP4003497B2 - Electronic device mounting structure for vehicles - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a vehicle electronic device mounting structure in a ceiling portion of an automobile.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In recent years, an overhead console 100 as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 has a tendency to increase in size by incorporating ECUs such as an ETC 102, an intrusion sensor 104, a rain sensor 106, and a garage door opener 108 in addition to a lamp.
[0003]
However, as shown in FIG. 10, when the overhead console 100 is enlarged and the cover 100A protrudes into the vehicle interior, a feeling of pressure is given to the occupant, and when the driver checks the rear with the vehicle interior mirror 110, There is a risk that the field of view may be obstructed, so there is a limit to enlargement.
[0004]
On the other hand, after the overhead console 100 is provided on the ceiling 112, in order to add or replace the ECU or the like of the dealer option, it is necessary to work with the cover 100A of the overhead console 100 removed. In this case, in the vicinity of the opening from which the cover 100A is removed, the wiring, switches, ECUs already arranged, and the like are accommodated in a complicated manner, so that the operation is not easy.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In consideration of the above-described facts, the present invention prevents the enlargement of the overhead console by distributing the ECUs on the ceiling back, ensures the field of view of the vehicle interior mirror, and facilitates repair, replacement, and retrofitting of the ECU. It is an object of the present invention to provide a vehicular electronic device mounting structure that can be performed easily.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a ceiling base material attached to a roof panel, a first opening formed on the ceiling base material and covered with a cover of an overhead console, An electronic device that is offset from the first opening and attached to the roof panel side, a mounting plate that is attached to the roof panel and to which the electronic device is attached, and a sun of the ceiling base material that houses a sun visor A second opening that is provided in the visor housing and communicates with the mounting plate; a lid that is detachably provided in the second opening; and covers the second opening when attached; and the sun visor A clip that attaches the sun visor to the ceiling base material, and is formed on the ceiling base material corresponding to the clip, and the sun visor is attached to the ceiling base material. A third attachment hole into which the clip is inserted when attached to the lid, and an end portion of the lid corresponding to the third attachment hole, and when the lid is attached to the ceiling base material, A fourth mounting hole into which the clip is inserted, a second fitting portion formed at an edge of the lid, and a back surface of the ceiling base material corresponding to the second fitting portion. And a second fitted portion to which the second fitting portion is fitted .
[0007]
According to the vehicle electronic device mounting structure of the present invention described in claim 1, the ceiling base material is mounted on the roof panel. A first opening is formed in the ceiling base material and is covered with an overhead console cover. The electronic device is attached to a mounting plate (attached to the roof panel) on the roof panel side by being offset from the first opening, and controls a predetermined device mounted on the vehicle.
[0008]
As described above, the electronic device is distributed and arranged in the space on the back of the ceiling provided between the roof panel and the ceiling base material so as to be shifted from the first opening, thereby reducing the accommodation space covered by the cover of the first opening. it can. For this reason, it is not necessary to project the overhead console cover to the vehicle interior side in order to save the accommodation space, so that the view of the vehicle interior mirror can be secured.
[0011]
Moreover, since the load concerning a ceiling base material can be made small by mounting | wearing the roof panel with the attachment plate for attaching an electronic apparatus, it does not need to give special rigidity and leads also to a cost reduction.
[0013]
When the lid is attached, the second opening is covered with the lid. On the other hand, when the lid is removed, the second opening communicates with the mounting plate.
[0014]
Since the electronic device can be detached from the mounting plate from the second opening, the electronic device can be easily repaired, replaced, and retrofitted as compared to the operation mode accessed from the first opening. Further, the clip is inserted into the third attachment hole and the fourth attachment hole, the sun visor and the lid are attached to the ceiling base material, and the second fitting portion of the lid body is the second cover of the ceiling base material. It is fitted to the fitting part. By attaching both the sun visor and the lid to the ceiling base material at once with the clip, the number of fixed parts can be reduced. In addition to fixing with the clip, the second fitting part of the lid body The entire lid is securely fixed to the ceiling base material by being fitted to the second fitted portion of the material.
[0015]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic device mounting structure for a vehicle according to the first aspect , wherein a utility is mounted on the lid body on the side facing the vehicle interior of the lid body. And
[0016]
According to the vehicle electronic device mounting structure of the present invention described in claim 2 , the utility is mounted on the lid surface.
[0017]
By attaching the utility to the surface of the lid, the lid can be effectively used.
[0018]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided the electronic device mounting structure for a vehicle according to the present invention, wherein the structure according to the first or second aspect includes a guide rail that is formed on the mounting plate and guides the electronic device. And
[0019]
According to the vehicle electronic device mounting structure of the present invention described in claim 3 , the guide rail is formed on the mounting plate to guide the electronic device.
[0020]
By guiding the electronic device, the electronic device can be easily attached to a predetermined position other than the vicinity of the opening.
[0033]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
A first embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. The first embodiment is an embodiment of a vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the present invention.
[0034]
As shown in FIG. 4, in the vehicle electronic device mounting structure 10, a ceiling base material 14 is attached to the roof panel 12, and a ceiling back space is formed between the roof panel 12 and the ceiling base material 14.
[0035]
A console opening 16 as a first opening is formed at the center of the ceiling base material 14. The console opening 16 is covered with a cover 18 </ b> A of the overhead console 18. Inside the cover 18A of the overhead console 18, a wiring 18B and a switch 18C are accommodated.
[0036]
Here, in general, the ceiling base material 14 is formed by recessing a portion corresponding to a location where the overhead console 18 is accommodated (not shown), and the console opening 16 is entered into the recess from the vehicle interior side. An overhead console 18 is attached. Accordingly, the ceiling base material 14 may have such a shape.
[0037]
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, the roof panel 12 is provided with a lean hose 20 that runs to the left and right. A mounting plate 22 is fixed to the lean hose 20 with screws 21. As shown in FIG. 5, an anti-vibration sponge 23 is attached between the mounting plate 22 and the roof panel 12 as a countermeasure against vibration. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of a pair of guide rails 24 extending in the vehicle front-rear direction and the vehicle left-right direction are formed on the surface of the mounting plate 22. The guide rail 24 is at a position shifted from the facing portion of the console opening 16, and the pair of guide rails 24 face each other in parallel. Guided by the guide rail 24, an ECU 26 as an electronic device, an amplifier, and the like are attached. A stopper 27 is provided at a position corresponding to the tip of the guide rail 24. The stopper 27 is formed substantially perpendicular to the guide rail 24. The ECU 26 and the like guided by the stopper 27 are arranged at predetermined positions.
[0038]
As shown in FIG. 3, the ceiling base material 14 is provided with a working opening 28 as a second opening for facilitating repair, replacement, and retrofitting of the ECU 26. The working opening 28 is formed in a sun visor housing portion 32 in which the sun visor 30 is housed.
[0039]
A panel 34 as a detachable lid is attached to the working opening 28. The panel 34 covers the work opening 28 when mounted. On the surface of the panel 34, a lamp lens 34C, a card holder 34D as a utility, and a photo holder 34E are mounted. The utility refers to the card holder 34D, the photo holder 34E, etc., but is not limited to these two types.
[0040]
A claw body 34A as a second fitting portion protrudes outward from the edge of the panel 34 near the vehicle center. Corresponding to the claw body 34A, the ceiling base material 14 is formed with a recess 36 as a second fitted portion. The claw body 34A of the panel 34 is inserted into the concave portion 36 of the ceiling base material 14 from the work opening 28, and the claw body 34A is pushed in until the front end portion comes into contact with the concave portion 36.
[0041]
A shaft 37 bent at about 90 degrees is attached to the end of the sun visor 30. A collar 39 and a clip 38 are provided on the distal end side of the shaft 37.
[0042]
The clip 38 includes a shaft body 38 </ b> A extending from the center of the collar 39. Two legs 38B are formed from the head side of the shaft body 38A. The leg body 38B is made of a member that can be expanded and contracted, a tapered guide part 38C that extends in the insertion direction is formed at the tip part, a locking part 38D that is depressed in the middle part, and a terminal part, A knob portion 38E that is substantially parallel to the collar 39 and extends outward as viewed from the shaft 38A is formed.
[0043]
The ceiling base material 14 is formed with a ceiling mounting hole 32A as a third mounting hole. The panel 34 is provided with a panel mounting hole 34B as a fourth mounting hole at a position coaxial with the ceiling mounting hole 32A when the work opening 28 is closed by the panel 34. The leg body 38B of the clip 38 is inserted into the panel mounting hole 34B and the ceiling mounting hole 32A.
[0044]
When the leg body 38B of the clip 38 is inserted, the guide portion 38C is pressed against the two inner peripheral wall portions of the panel mounting hole 34B and the ceiling mounting hole 32A, and the leg body 38B is elastically deformed inward. When the guide portion 38C is inserted to the back and the guide portion 38C moves away from the two inner peripheral wall portions of the panel attachment hole 34B and the ceiling attachment hole 32A, the pressing state to the guide portion 38C is released, and the guide portion 38C is elastically restored to return to the panel attachment hole 34B. The locking portion 38D is locked to the two inner peripheral wall portions of the ceiling mounting hole 32A, and the locking portion 38D and the flange 39 sandwich the ceiling base material 14.
[0045]
Thus, since the clip 38 is locked to the panel mounting hole 34B and the ceiling mounting hole 32A by the locking portion 38D, the knob portion 38E still protrudes from the panel mounting hole 34B toward the vehicle interior side. The clip 38 can be inserted and removed by gripping and pressing the knob portion 38E. Here, the knob portion 38E is secured by a collar 39 that can move along the shaft body 38A, thereby ensuring design.
[0046]
The panel 34 and the sun visor 30 are integrally fixed to the ceiling base material 14 by the fixing by the clip 38 and the fitting of the claw body 34A of the panel 34 and the recess 36 of the ceiling base material 14 (see FIG. 1). ).
[0047]
When removing the panel 34 and the sun visor 30, the knob 38 </ b> E is gripped and the leg 38 </ b> B of the clip 38 is pressed inward, so that the two inner peripheral wall portions of the panel attachment hole 34 </ b> B and the ceiling attachment hole 32 </ b> A are obtained. And the locking portion 38D are released from the locked state, and are pulled out in this state.
[0048]
In the present embodiment , the panel 34 and the sun visor 30 are separately molded and assembled. However, as a modification, as shown in FIG. 6, the mounting portion 40 of the sun visor 30 and the panel 34 are assembled. They may be integrally formed and attached to the ceiling base material 14. This modified example (modified example shown in FIG. 6) is a disclosed example.
[0049]
Next, in the first embodiment, an operation procedure will be described taking as an example a case where the ECU 26 is retrofitted.
[0050]
First, as shown in FIG. 2, the four corners of the mounting plate 22 are fixed to the lean hose 20 with screws 21 in advance. Moreover, the ceiling base material 14 is attached to the lean hose 20 (not shown).
[0051]
Next, as shown in FIG. 4, the wiring 18 </ b> B and the switch 18 </ b> C are attached from the console opening 16 of the ceiling base material 14 and covered with the cover 18 </ b> A of the overhead console 18. 3, the claws 34A of the panel 34 are fitted into the recesses 36 of the ceiling base material 14, and the clip 38 is inserted into the ceiling mounting hole 32A and the panel mounting hole 34B to insert the sun visor 30 and the panel 34. Is attached to the ceiling base material 14. As a result, the work opening 28 is covered with the panel 34.
[0052]
Here, when there is an instruction to mount the ECU 26 from the dealer, the sun visor 30 and the panel 34 are removed, and the cover 18A of the overhead console 18 is removed. Since the working opening 28 communicates with the mounting plate 22, the ECU 26 is mounted while being guided by the guide rail 24 of the mounting plate 22.
[0053]
Next, the connector 25 extending from the ECU 26 is connected to a connection terminal provided on the overhead console 18 side, and the wiring work is completed.
[0054]
As described above, the ECUs 26 are dispersedly arranged in the space on the back of the ceiling provided between the roof panel 12 (see FIG. 5) and the ceiling base material 14 so as to be shifted from the console opening 16. The accommodation space covered with the cover 18A can be reduced. For this reason, since it is not necessary to project the cover 18A of the overhead console 18 into the vehicle interior in order to save the accommodation space, the field of view of the vehicle interior mirror can be secured.
[0055]
In addition, by attaching the mounting plate 22 for mounting the ECU 26 to the roof panel 12 (see FIG. 5), the load applied to the ceiling base material 14 can be reduced. Is also connected.
[0056]
Here, since the ECU 26 can be detached from the work opening 28 with respect to the mounting plate 22, the ECU 26 can be easily repaired, replaced, and retrofitted as compared with the work mode accessed from the console opening 16. By being guided, the ECU 26 can be easily attached to a predetermined position other than the vicinity of the work opening 28.
[0057]
Furthermore, by attaching both the sun visor 30 and the panel 34 to the ceiling base material 14 at once with the clip 38, the number of fixed parts can be reduced. In addition to fixing by the clip 38, the entire panel 34 is fixed to the ceiling base material 14 by fitting the claw body 34 </ b> A of the panel 34 to the recess 36 of the ceiling base material 14.
[0058]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. The second embodiment is a disclosure example.
[0059]
The second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment in terms of the distributed arrangement structure of the ECU 26, etc., but as shown in FIGS. The difference is that a panel-equipped console cover 50 is provided as an integrally formed console cover with a lid.
[0060]
According to the panel-equipped console cover 50, the console opening 16 as the first opening and the work opening 28 as the second opening can be covered simultaneously.
[0061]
A claw body 50A as the first fitting portion protrudes outward at the edge of the portion of the console cover with panel 50 that covers the console opening 16. A recess 52 as a first fitted portion is formed in the ceiling base material 14 corresponding to the claw body 50A. The claw body 50A of the console cover 50 with a panel is inserted into the concave portion 52 of the ceiling base material 14 from the console opening 16, and the claw body 50A is pushed in until the tip end of the claw body 50A comes into contact with the concave portion 52. .
[0062]
The ceiling base material 14 is formed with a ceiling mounting hole 32B as a first mounting hole. The console cover 50 with a panel has a panel as a second mounting hole at a position coaxial with the ceiling mounting hole 32B when the console opening 16 and the work opening 28 are closed by the console cover 50 with a panel. An attached console cover mounting hole 50B is formed. The clip 38 is inserted into the panel-equipped console cover attachment hole 50B and the ceiling attachment hole 32B.
[0063]
The console cover 50 with the panel and the sun visor 30 are integrally fixed to the ceiling base material 14 by fixing with the clip 38 and fitting the claw body 50A of the console cover 50 with the panel and the recess 52 of the ceiling base material 14. Is done.
[0064]
Next, an operation when the console cover with panel 50 is attached in the second embodiment will be described.
[0065]
The claws 50A of the console cover with panel 50 are fitted into the recesses 52 of the ceiling base material 14, and the clip 38 is inserted into the console cover mounting hole 50B with the panel and the ceiling mounting hole 32B to insert the sun visor 30 and the console cover 50 with the panel. Is attached to the ceiling base material 14.
[0066]
By attaching both the sun visor 30 and the panel-equipped console cover 50 to the ceiling base material 14 at once with the clip 38, the number of fixed parts can be reduced. Further, in addition to fixing by the clip 38, the entire claw body 50A of the console cover with panel 50 is fitted into the recess 52 of the ceiling base material 14, so that the entire console cover with panel 50 is securely fixed to the ceiling base material 14. .
[0067]
Further, the console cover 50 with a panel covers the console opening 16 and the work opening 28 at the same time, so that it is not necessary to attach the panel portion and the cover portion of the overhead console 18 separately.
[0068]
In the embodiment described above, secure the four corners of the mounting plate with screws to the reinforcement, if example embodiment, may be fixed by, for example welding the mounting plate to the reinforcement.
[0069]
In the above, the concave portion is provided on the ceiling substrate, but the pawl on the cover or lid console with cover body mounting side is fitted is provided, if example embodiment, the recess and the pawl member may be reversed .
[0070]
Further, in the above, it is taking a case where two of the legs as the clip is formed as an example, but the form of implementation has been specifically described, without regard even those four legs body is formed, The clip is not limited to this.
[0072]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the vehicle electronic device mounting structure of the present invention, the ECU is dispersedly arranged on the back of the ceiling, so that the overhead console is prevented from being enlarged and the view of the vehicle interior mirror is secured. It has an excellent effect that it can be easily repaired, replaced and retrofitted.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a state in which a vehicle is viewed obliquely from above in a vehicle compartment in a vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an assembling procedure of the vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an assembling procedure of the vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state cut along the vehicle front-rear direction at the center of the overhead console in the vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of the main part showing a state cut along the vehicle front-rear direction by the sun visor housing in the vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
6 is a diagram showing an example disclosed vehicle dual electronic device mounting structure.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a state in which the upper oblique front of the vehicle is viewed from inside the vehicle compartment in the vehicle electronic device mounting structure according to the second embodiment.
8 is an exploded view of an electronic device mounting structure for a vehicle according to the second embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing an overhead console according to a conventional technique.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing a state of being cut along the vehicle front-rear direction at the center of an overhead console according to a conventional technique.
[Explanation of symbols]
12 Roof panel 14 Ceiling base material 16 Opening for console (first opening)
18A Overhead console cover 22 Mounting plate 24 Guide rail 26 ECU (electronic device)
28 Work opening (second opening)
30 Sun visor 32 Sun visor housing 32A Ceiling mounting hole (third mounting hole)
34 Panel (lid)
34A Claw body (second fitting part)
34B Panel mounting hole (fourth mounting hole)
34D card holder (utility)
34E Photo Insertion (Utility)
36 Concave portion (second mating portion)
38 clips

Claims (3)

A ceiling base material to be attached to the roof panel;
A first opening formed in the ceiling substrate and covered with a cover of an overhead console;
An electronic device offset from the first opening and attached to the roof panel side;
A mounting plate mounted on the roof panel to which the electronic device is mounted;
A second opening that is provided in the sun visor housing portion of the ceiling base material in which the sun visor is housed and communicates with the mounting plate;
A lid that is detachably provided in the second opening, and covers the second opening when mounted;
A clip that is formed at an end of the sun visor and attaches the sun visor to the ceiling substrate;
A third mounting hole that is formed in the ceiling base material corresponding to the clip and into which the clip is inserted when the sun visor is attached to the ceiling base;
A fourth mounting hole that is formed at an end of the lid corresponding to the third mounting hole, and into which the clip is inserted when the lid is attached to the ceiling substrate;
A second fitting portion formed at an edge of the lid,
A second fitted portion formed on the back surface of the ceiling base material corresponding to the second fitting portion, the second fitting portion being fitted,
A vehicle electronic device mounting structure characterized by comprising: Wherein the lid, the vehicular electronic device mounting structure according to claim 1, wherein the utility side facing the vehicle interior of the lid member is mounted. Wherein formed on the mounting plate, the vehicular electronic device mounting structure according to claim 1 or claim 2 characterized in that it has a guide rail for guiding the electronic device.

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