Panel strip for vehicle

Abstract

The present invention provides a panel strip for a vehicle, wherein, the installation property is excellent when an end cap is inserted and assembled to the end of the panel strip. No clearance exists between the end cap and the end of the panel strip. The buckling force is high. The panel strip for the vehicle comprises a panel strip body and the end cap which is equipped to the end of the panelstrip body. The invention is characterized in that: the panel strip body is of a C groove shape with an inner surface side opening; turning-back parts in the inward direction are provided at both sides in the width direction; the end cap comprises an insertion part inserted to the bottom of the insertion strip body and an appearance part which covers the end surface of the insertion strip body; the insertion part is provided with a rod part which projects along the outer part and extends from the front end of the insertion through the inner side opening of the panel strip body when inserted into the panel strip body; the rod part is provided with fixing paws at two sides of the width direction; after the insertion part of the end cap is inserted into the end of the panel strip body, the front end of the rod part is rotated to the main body side of the panel strip, and the fixing paws are buckled to the turning-back parts of the panel strip body.

Description

technical field [0001] The invention relates to moldings for automobiles, in particular to an end cover installation structure at the end of the moldings. Background technique [0002] Roof moldings, side moldings, etc. of automobiles are equipped with end caps for the purpose of improving the appearance of the molding ends and preventing rust. [0003] Conventionally, the method of inserting the end cap into the end of the molding and adhesively fixing it is known, but there is a risk of contamination of the exterior surface due to exposure and whitening of the adhesive. [0004] In addition, before the adhesive is hardened, the end cap may fall off or the installation position may be misaligned, creating a gap between the molding and the molding. In addition, it is difficult to judge whether the bonding state is good from the outside, so there is a risk of sticking. The danger of accepting defective products. [0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2007-1431 d...

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[0003] In the past, although the method of inserting the end cap into the end of the molding is known, there is a risk of contamination of the exterior surface due to exposure and whitening of the adhesive.

[0004] In addition, before the adhesive is hardened, the end cap may fall off or the installation position may be misaligned, creating a gap between the molding and the molding. In addition, it is difficult to judge whether the bonding state is good from the outside, so there is a risk of sticking. The danger of defective products

[0005] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No.

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