JPS5855079Y2 - car protector structure - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] This invention relates to a protector provided on the side of the vehicle body, bumper, etc. of an automobile.

This protector is made of flexible plastic or synthetic rubber, and is designed to temporarily deform during contact or collision while driving, but always returns to its original shape.

In order to support and attach this protector, a steel core metal is embedded or fitted, as shown in, for example, Japanese Utility Model Application No. 52-157142.

If the core metal is not inserted, the protector 1 is supported by the mounting bolts 2 as shown in FIG. 1, but the protector 1 will sag at the intermediate portion 1a, spoiling the appearance.

In addition, when inserting a core metal, if the core metal 4 is provided in a shape that is inscribed and connected to the protector 3 as shown in the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. B
When this occurs, the core metal 4 undergoes permanent deformation, and the shape of the protector 3 together with the core metal 4 does not recover even after the collision, which also impairs the appearance.

FIG. 4 shows the structure of a bumper with protectors attached. Side bumpers 12 and 13 are connected to both ends of the bumper body 11, and a protector 14.14 is attached to the front of the bumper body 11.

FIG. 5 shows a conventional support and mounting structure for the protector 14, in which mounting edges 14a, 14a are formed on both edges in the longitudinal direction of the protector 14, and a mounting pole is formed on both longitudinal edges of the protector 14.
An engagement bracket 16 to which is fixed is provided over the entire length of the protector 14, and engagement edges 1 formed on both edges thereof
6 a and 16 a to the mounting edge 14 a of the protector 14
, 14a are fitted and locked.

In this way, the protector 14 is secured by the mounting bolts 15.15.
is attached to the bumper body 11 via a retaining bracket 16.

The protector 1 is normally connected by the engagement bracket 16.
4 maintains its shape, and when there is contact or collision with an external object, the protector 14 bends to buffer the contact or collision and then returns to its original shape. However, if the engagement bracket 16 is deformed by a strong impact, this As a result of permanent deformation, the locking protector 14 also remains deformed, resulting in a loss of appearance.

The present invention was devised to solve these problems, and its structure will now be explained with reference to the embodiments shown in FIGS. 6 and 7.

Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional perspective view of the structure, and Fig. 7 is Fig. 4 A-A.
FIG.

□In the figure, mounting edges 21a, 21a are formed on both edges of the protector 21 in the longitudinal direction, and steel wires 2 are inserted into the mounting edges 21a, 21a, respectively.
2.22 is molded and buried.

For each of the mounting poles 15.15, an engagement bracket 23.23 is provided to which the mounting brackets 15.15 are individually fixed.

Engagement edges 23a, 23a formed on both edges of the retaining brackets I-23, 23 are fitted and locked into mounting edges 21a, 21a of the protector 21, respectively.

These mounting bolts and retaining brackets can be
or more.

In this way, the mounting pole 15.15 is inserted into the bumper body 11 and attached with a nut 24.

Since the protector 21 is intercepted in this way, it will bend when there is contact or collision from the outside, but the mounting edge 21a
, 21a, the steel wires 22, 22 are buried, so the buffering force is strong and the restoration is carried out quickly. Shape is reliably retained.

Also, the engagement bracket) 23. 23 is the mounting port h 15.
15, and the protector 21 is simply attached to the protector 21. Therefore, the protector 14 is permanently deformed like the conventional retaining bracket 16 shown in FIG.
There is no need to leave the shape as it is,
Furthermore, since it is not a continuous shape, it has various advantages such as reduced weight and easier manufacture.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figures 1 to 3 show the structure of a general protector. Figure 1 is an explanatory diagram of a protector without a cored metal, Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of one with a cored metal, and Figure 3 is a cross-sectional view of a protector with a cored metal inserted. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of a permanent deformation caused by an object. Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a bumper with a protector attached, Fig. 5 is a sectional perspective view of a conventional example of a protector provided with a retaining bracket, and Figs. 6 and 7 are a perspective view of a protector provided with retaining brackets 1-- An embodiment of the present invention is shown, FIG. 6 is a sectional perspective view thereof, and FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line A--A in FIG. 4. 1... Protector, 1a... Middle part, 2... Mounting bolt, 3... Protector, 4... Core metal, 11. ...Bumper body, 12.13...Side bumper, 14...
...Protector, 14a...Mounting edge, 15.
...Mounting bolt, 16... Retaining bracket, 16a... Engaging edge, 21... Protector, 21a... Mounting edge , 22...
...Steel wire, 23...Engagement bracket, 23a.
...Engaging edge, 24...Nut, B...
····impact.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] In a protector made of a flexible material that is installed on the side of a car body, a bumper, etc., a steel wire is embedded along the entire length of the mounting edge formed in the longitudinal direction of the protector, and individual retaining brackets are fixed with respective mounting bolts. A protector structure for an automobile, which is formed by fitting the above-mentioned mounting edge into the mounting edge.