Access hole cover and wiring module for vehicle door
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Patents(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- AUTONETWORKS TECH LTD
- Filing Date
- 2021-10-05
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-05
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This disclosure relates to access panel covers and wiring modules for vehicle doors. Background Technology
[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a wiring module for a vehicle door, comprising: a functional planar member for a vehicle door installed between a door panel and an exterior trim piece; a wiring member held by the functional planar member; and an external member that holds a portion of the wiring member extending outward from the functional planar member and being installed into the door. Patent Document 1 illustrates a case where the functional planar member for the door is a component that closes an opening formed in an inner panel within the door panel.
[0003] Prior art literature
[0004] Patent documents
[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2020-083075 Summary of the Invention
[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve
[0007] The openings formed in the inner panel are sometimes used as access holes for work inside the door panel. Work inside the door panel can be envisioned, for example, wiring of wiring components into the door panel, and connecting the connectors at the ends of the wiring components to connectors inside the door panel.
[0008] Additionally, wiring components are sometimes assembled to the door panel through an access hole. In this case, it is conceivable that the wiring components are held by an access hole cover that covers the access hole, or that the wiring components are installed by passing through a through hole or recess formed in the access hole cover.
[0009] In such a situation, in order to facilitate the assembly of wiring components to the door panel, it is desirable to ensure the working area in the access hole and to temporarily keep the access hole cover near the access hole.
[0010] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to ensure the working area in the access hole and to temporarily keep the access hole cover near the access hole.
[0011] Solution for solving the problem
[0012] The access cover disclosed herein covers an access hole formed in an inner panel of a vehicle door panel, comprising: a cover body portion that covers the access hole; and a latching portion that protrudes from the cover body portion toward the inner panel side, wherein the latching portion is latched onto the inner panel in a state in which at least a portion of the access hole is open.
[0013] Invention Effects
[0014] According to this disclosure, it is possible to ensure the working area in the access hole and to temporarily keep the access hole cover near the access hole. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic side view of a vehicle door in which the access cover and door wiring module of Embodiment 1 are installed.
[0016] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view at line II-II.
[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic side view showing the wiring module for the car door.
[0018] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A rough cross-sectional view at line IV-IV.
[0019] Figure 5 It is a schematic cross-sectional view representing a temporarily maintained state.
[0020] Figure 6 This is a schematic side view of a vehicle door in which the access cover and door wiring module of Embodiment 2 are installed.
[0021] Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A rough cross-sectional view at line VII-VII.
[0022] Figure 8 This is a rough side view showing the state where the access cover is temporarily in place.
[0023] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A sectional view along the IX-IX line. Detailed Implementation
[0024] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]
[0025] First, embodiments of this disclosure will be listed and described.
[0026] The wiring module for access cover or door disclosed herein is as follows.
[0027] (1) An inspection hole cover for covering an inspection hole formed in an inner panel of a vehicle door panel, comprising: a cover body portion for covering the inspection hole; and a latching portion configured to protrude from the cover body portion toward the inner panel side, the latching portion being latched onto the inner panel in a state in which at least a portion of the inspection hole is open.
[0028] According to this access cover, the access cover is temporarily held near the access hole by engaging the latching part against the inner plate. Furthermore, with the latching part engaged against the inner plate, at least a portion of the access hole is open, allowing this open area to be designated as a working area within the access hole. Therefore, a working area within the access hole can be secured, and the access cover can be temporarily held near the access hole.
[0029] (2) In the access cover of (1), a wiring passage portion is formed in the cover body to allow the wiring member to pass between the two sides of the cover body, and the wiring passage portion is formed next to the latching portion. It is conceivable that by holding the portion of the cover body with the latching portion near the inner plate and separating the portion of the cover body away from the latching portion from the access cover, at least a portion of the access cover is opened. Therefore, if the wiring passage portion is provided next to the latching portion, the difference in path length of the wiring member passing through the wiring passage portion can be reduced between the temporary holding state of the access cover and the assembled state of the access cover towards the inner plate. Thus, the excess length of the wiring member can be minimized.
[0030] (3) In the access cover of (1) or (2), the latching portion may include: a base protruding from the cover body toward the interior of the vehicle door panel; and a front latching portion protruding from the base toward the outer periphery of the cover body at a position separated from the cover body. With the base in contact with the edge of the access hole, the front latching portion latches onto the inner panel from the inside of the vehicle door panel. In this case, the latching portion latches onto the edge of the access hole, thereby easily holding the access cover temporarily on the inner panel.
[0031] (4) In the access cover of (3), the front-end latching portion may be positioned detached from the inner surface of the inner plate when the access cover is installed on the inner plate. In this case, when the access cover is installed on the inner plate, a gap can be provided between the inner plate and the access cover according to the size of the detachment of the front-end latching portion from the inner surface of the inner plate. Through this gap, at least a portion of the access hole can be opened.
[0032] (5) In any of the access coveres in (2) to (4), a plurality of the aforementioned latching parts may be provided, such that at least a portion of the access cover is open when the plurality of latching parts are latched onto the edge of the access cover. In this case, the temporary holding state of the access cover is stable.
[0033] (6) In the access cover of (1) or (2), the latching portion may include: a shaft portion protruding from the cover body portion toward the interior of the vehicle door panel; and an anti-detachment portion protruding toward the outer periphery of the shaft portion at a position separated from the cover body portion. With the shaft portion rotatably passing through a hole formed in the inner panel, the anti-detachment portion latches onto the inner panel from the inside of the vehicle door panel. In this case, the latching portion is inserted into the hole in the inner panel and latched in an anti-detachment state, thereby temporarily holding the access cover on the inner panel. In this case, the access cover rotates about the shaft portion, thereby enabling at least a portion of the access hole to be open.
[0034] (7) In the access cover of (6), the anti-detachment part may be positioned separate from the inner surface of the inner plate when the access cover is installed on the inner plate. In this case, when the access cover is installed on the inner plate, a gap can be provided between the inner plate and the access cover according to the size of the separation of the anti-detachment part from the inner surface of the inner plate. Through this gap, the access cover can be easily rotated about the axis, thereby allowing at least a portion of the access hole to be opened.
[0035] (8) In the access cover of (6) or (7), the cover body may include: a first cover body covering a first access hole; a second cover body covering a second access hole; and a connecting portion connecting the first cover body and the second cover body, wherein a shaft portion is disposed at the connecting portion and is rotatably inserted into the hole formed between the first access hole and the second access hole in the inner plate. In this case, the cover body can rotate about the shaft portion between the first cover body and the second cover body. Therefore, the portion of the first access hole away from the shaft portion and the portion of the second access hole away from the shaft portion can be easily opened.
[0036] (9) In any of the access cover options (6) to (8), the access cover may further include a rotation-limiting protrusion that engages with the edge of the access cover when the cover body has rotated about the axis from its mounting position covering the access cover. This allows for easy and stable maintenance of a state where at least a portion of the access cover is open when the cover body is rotated from its mounting position.
[0037] (10) can be configured as a wiring module for a vehicle door, comprising: any of the access cover (1) to (9); and a wiring component held in the access cover. Thus, while the access cover is temporarily held near the access hole, it is easy to install the wiring component held in the access cover to the vehicle door panel using the access hole.
[0038] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure]
[0039] The following describes specific examples of the access cover and wiring module for vehicle doors according to the present disclosure, with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that this disclosure is not limited to these examples, but is disclosed by the scope of the claims and is intended to include all modifications within the scope of the claims.
[0040] [Implementation Method 1]
[0041] The following describes the inspection hole cover and door wiring module of Embodiment 1. Figure 1 This is a schematic side view of a door 10 in which the access cover 40 of Embodiment 1 and the door wiring module 30 are installed. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view at line II-II. Figure 3 This is a schematic side view of the wiring module 30 for the car door. Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic cross-sectional view at line IV-IV. It should be noted that... Figures 1-3 In the above, a wiring component represented by a single line can be a single wiring component or multiple wiring components.
[0042] First, let's describe the general outline of the vehicle door 10. The door 10 is formed as a single unit with a flat shape and is a component in the vehicle designed to separate the interior from the exterior, allowing it to be opened and closed. The door 10 can be conceived as a driver's side door, a passenger side door, a rear seat door, etc. The door 10 includes a vehicle door panel 20, exterior trim pieces 16, and a door wiring module 30.
[0043] The vehicle door panel 20 includes an outer panel 21 and an inner panel 22. The outer panel 21 is located in the door 10 and faces outwards from the vehicle. The outer panel 21, together with the vehicle body, constitutes the exterior appearance of the vehicle. The inner panel 22 is located on the passenger compartment side relative to the outer panel 21. The inner panel 22 has a side panel portion 23 and a main panel portion 25. The side panel portion 23 is a portion that protrudes from the outer panel 21 toward the passenger compartment. The main panel portion 25 is a portion connected to the side panel portion 23, spaced apart from the outer panel 21, and extending along the outer panel 21. A space is formed between the outer panel 21, the main panel portion 25, and the side panel portion 23. A door device provided in the door 10 or a window is housed in this space. The main panel portion 25 of the inner panel 22 has a first access hole 26 and a second access hole 27. The first access hole 26 and the second access hole 27 open on both sides of the inner panel 22. Therefore, the operator can access the space inside the vehicle door panel 20 through the first access hole 26 or the second access hole 27. By utilizing the first access hole 26 or the second access hole 27, the operator can easily perform work within the space inside the vehicle door panel 20, such as handling wiring components or connecting wiring components to door equipment.
[0044] The first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 are formed separately from each other. In this embodiment, the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 are formed separately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.
[0045] More specifically, the first access hole 26 and the second access hole 27 are sized to allow an operator's hand to pass through; for example, the minimum opening width is 10 cm, and preferably 15 cm or more. Figure 1 In the example shown, the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 are square in shape. The vertical dimension of the first inspection hole 26 is smaller than that of the second inspection hole 27. The lower edges of the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 extend rearward and downward. At least a portion of the lower edge of the second inspection hole 27 lies on the extension line of at least a portion of the lower edge of the first inspection hole 26. The shapes of the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 can be circular, triangular, or other polygonal shapes. The first inspection hole 26 may be larger than the second inspection hole 27, or the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 may have the same size opening.
[0046] The first inspection hole 26 is formed in the inner panel 22 at a forward position. The second inspection hole 27 is formed in the inner panel 22 at a rearward position. The second inspection hole 27 is located rearward in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, with a gap relative to the first inspection hole 26.
[0047] The portion of the inner panel 22 located between the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 is formed in the clamping portion 25p. The clamping portion 25p is a plate-shaped portion extending in the vertical direction. The clamping portion 25p can protrude outward (towards the passenger compartment) of the inner panel 22. For example, the clamping portion 25p can be formed by bending it into a protrusion on the opposite side of the outer panel 21, for example, using a stamping process. In this case, when the clamping portion 25p is viewed from inside the vehicle door panel 20, a groove extending in the vertical direction is observed. A track can be provided along this groove to support the flow channel for moving the window in a way that allows it to move up and down. The clamping portion 25p can be formed flat or recessed when viewed from the passenger compartment side.
[0048] The exterior trim piece 16 is located on the interior side of the door 10 and constitutes part of the vehicle's interior. Examples of interior trim pieces 16 that include interior handles and controls for in-vehicle equipment are mounted on the exterior trim piece 16.
[0049] The access cover 40 covers the access holes 26 and 27 formed in the inner panel 22 of the vehicle door panel 20. The door wiring module 30 is integrated with the wiring component 60 by holding the wiring component 60 in the access cover 40.
[0050] The access cover 40 includes a cover body 42 and a latching portion 50. The cover body 42 covers the access holes 26 and 27 and is shaped to extend relative to the inner panel 22 on the opposite side (cabin side) of the outer panel 21. The latching portion 50 is a portion that protrudes from the cover body 42 toward the inner panel 22, and more specifically toward the interior of the vehicle door panel 20. Such an access cover 40 is a component molded from, for example, a resin such as polypropylene (PP). The access cover 40 can be an injection-molded component by injecting molten resin into a mold, or it can be a component that is fixed by heating and pressurizing non-woven fabric or the like using a simple mold. The access cover 40 can be a component composed of a molded cover body 42 and a separately formed latching portion 50. In this case, the latching portion 50 can be embedded and fixed to the cover body 42. The cover body 42 can be molded with the latching portion 50 as the embedding component. Furthermore, before the access cover 40 is assembled onto the inner plate 22, the latching part 50 can latch onto the inner plate 22. In this state, the access cover 40 is held near the access holes 26 and 27 with at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 open.
[0051] The cover body portion 42 is shaped to cover the inspection holes 26 and 27 formed in the inner plate 22. In this embodiment, the cover body portion 42 includes a first cover body portion 44, a second cover body portion 46, and a connecting portion 48.
[0052] The first cover body 44 is shaped to cover the first access hole 26. More specifically, the first cover body 44 is a flat resin portion that is the same as or significantly larger than the first access hole 26. The first cover body 44 may be shaped to extend in a shape similar to the opening shape of the first access hole 26. The first cover body 44 is installed in a manner that closes the first access hole 26. Thus, the access hole cover 40 can separate the inner and outer sides of the vehicle.
[0053] The second cover body 46 is shaped to cover the second access hole 27. The second cover body 46 is a flat resin component that is the same as or significantly larger than the second access hole 27. The second cover body 46 may be shaped to extend in a shape similar to the opening shape of the second access hole 27. The function and installation structure of the second cover body 46 for the second access hole 27 are the same as the function and installation structure of the first cover body 44 for the first access hole 26 described above.
[0054] With the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 installed in the access holes 26 and 27 of the inner plate 22, this installation state is maintained by means of threaded fastening, snap-fit construction, or bonding. For example, if the portion of the peripheral edge of the first cover body 44 that overlaps with the inner plate 22 is bonded to the inner plate 22, the gap between them can be sealed as much as possible. Similarly, if the portion of the peripheral edge of the second cover body 46 that overlaps with the inner plate 22 is bonded to the inner plate 22, the gap between them can be sealed as much as possible.
[0055] As described above, the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 are installed in the access holes 26 and 27, thereby separating the interior side of the space between the outer panel 21 and the inner panel 22. This space accommodates a window exposed to rain, and a slit-like opening for the window is formed above this space. Therefore, this space is a space where water may seep in. Furthermore, this space may connect to the outside space, and thus is also a space where external noise such as wind noise may intrude. Therefore, the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 can be provided as components that, together with the inner panel 22, further and completely separate the interior space from the exterior space.
[0056] More specifically, the first cover body 44 includes a main cover 44a, a frame 44b, and a flange 44c.
[0057] The main cover portion 44a is a plate-shaped portion that is the same size as or slightly smaller than the first access hole 26. The frame portion 44b is formed to protrude from the outer edge of the main cover portion 44a toward one of the main surfaces (interior side) of the main cover portion 44a. The flange portion 44c is formed to protrude from the outer edge of the frame portion 44b toward the outer periphery. The frame portion 44b is formed to extend outward from the main cover portion 44a toward the flange portion 44c. When the first cover body portion 44 is installed in the inner panel 22 where the first access hole 26 is formed, the main cover portion 44a is disposed inside the first access hole 26 (toward the outer panel 21 side of the main panel portion 25), the flange portion 44c is disposed outside the first access hole 26 (toward the interior side of the main panel portion 25), and the frame portion 44b connects the two. Thus, the edge of the main cover 44a and the inner edge of the first inspection hole 26 are closed by the frame 44b and the flange 44c.
[0058] The second cover body 46 includes a main cover 46a, a frame 46b, and a flange 46c. The main cover 46a, frame 46b, and flange 46c have the same structure as the main cover 44a, frame 44b, and flange 44c, except that they are provided with points corresponding to the structure of the second inspection hole 27.
[0059] The connecting portion 48 is the part that connects the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46. Here, the connecting portion 48 connects the rear edge portion (the edge on the side of the second cover body portion 46) of the first cover body portion 44 to the front edge portion (the edge on the side of the first cover body portion 44) of the second cover body portion 46. The connecting portion 48 may be a portion extending outward from the aforementioned flange portions 44c and 46c. The connecting portion 48 may be, for example, a portion integrally formed with the aforementioned first cover body portion 44 and second cover body portion 46. Alternatively, the connecting portion 48 may be formed separately from the first cover body portion 44 and second cover body portion, and joined to the first cover body portion 44 and second cover body portion 46 by adhesive, welding, or the like.
[0060] The dimensions between the front and rear ends of the connecting portion 48 are set to correspond to the spacing between the access holes 26 and 27. Therefore, the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46, held by the connecting portion 48, can be easily arranged together in the two access holes 26 and 27. Furthermore, the vertical dimension of the connecting portion 48 is set smaller than the vertical dimension of the rear edge of the first cover body 44 and the vertical dimension of the front edge of the second cover body 46. This allows the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 to be connected using a lightweight and minimal material.
[0061] The connecting portion 48 may be, for example, integrally formed with the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46. Alternatively, the connecting portion 48 may be separately formed with the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion, and joined to the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46 by means of adhesive, welding, or the like.
[0062] It should be noted that it is not necessary for the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 to be integrated by connecting part 48. The connecting part 48 can be omitted, and the first cover body 44 and the second cover body 46 can be constructed separately. Furthermore, it is not necessary to provide both the first inspection hole 26 and the second inspection hole 27 on the inner plate 22. Other inspection holes can be provided on the inner plate 22. Alternatively, only one inspection hole can be provided on the inner plate 22.
[0063] Wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be formed in the cover body portion 42, allowing the wiring member 60 to pass through between the two sides of the cover body portion 42. The wiring member 60 passes through the wiring passage portions 44h and 46h, thereby enabling the wiring member 60 to be disposed in the two spaces separated by the inner plate 22 and the access cover 40. The wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be holes penetrating both sides of the first cover body portion 44 or the second cover body portion 46. The wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be recesses formed inwardly from the edge of the first cover body portion 44 or the second cover body portion 46. The wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be formed in the main cover portions 44a and 46a or the frame portions 44b and 46b in the cover body portions 44 and 46. Here, the wiring passage portions 44h and 46h are formed in the frame portions 44b and 46b.
[0064] Figure 5 Showing in with Figure 4 In the corresponding schematic cross-section, with the latching part 50 latched onto the inner plate 22, at least a portion of the inspection holes 26 and 27 are open. For example... Figures 1-5 As shown, the latching part 50 is the portion that latches onto the inner panel 22 with at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 open. Here, "at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 open" means that at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 are open enough to allow an operator's hand or robotic arm to be inserted from the outside of the vehicle door panel 20. Therefore, even if the access holes 26 and 27 are obscured by the access hole cover 40 when viewed from the passenger compartment side, as long as the access hole cover 40 can be separated from the access holes 26 and 27 and an operator's hand or other hand can be inserted into the access holes 26 and 27 through the gap between the inner panel 22 and the access hole cover 40, it is considered that at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 are open.
[0065] In this embodiment, multiple latching portions 50 are provided. More specifically, latching portions 50 are provided on both the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46. The latching portions 50 can be formed at a lower position (lower than the center in the vertical direction) in the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46. Furthermore, when multiple latching portions 50 are latched onto the edges (in this case, the lower edges) of the access holes 26 and 27, at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 are open. It should be noted that there can be one latching portion 50 or more. The access hole cover 40 tilts towards the center near the location where the latching portions 50 are latched onto the inner plate 22, thereby opening at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27. Therefore, when three or more latching portions 50 are provided, the three or more latching portions 50 can be arranged in a straight line.
[0066] The latching portion 50 includes a base 52 and a front latching portion 54. The base 52 protrudes from the cover body portion 42 toward the vehicle door panel 20. The base 52 is located on the surface of the first cover body portion 44 (or the second cover body portion 46) toward the vehicle door panel 20 and is positioned inward of the middle portion of the lower edge of the first cover body portion 44 (or the second cover body portion 46). The front latching portion 54 is formed at a position separated from the cover body portion 42 (first cover body portion 44 or second cover body portion 46) by a distance D1, and is shaped to protrude from the base 52 toward the outer peripheral side (i.e., the flange portion 44c, 46c side) of the cover body portion 42 (first cover body portion 44 or second cover body portion 46).
[0067] Furthermore, with the base 52 in contact with the edges (in this case, the lower edges) of the access holes 26 and 27 due to its own weight, the front latching portion 54 latches onto the inner panel 22 from the inside of the vehicle door panel 20. More specifically, with the latching portion 50 latched onto the inner panel 22, the access hole cover 40 tilts towards the area where the latching portion 50 latches onto the inner panel 22. And, before the portion of the access hole cover 40 lower than the latching portion 50 (e.g., the lower edge) contacts the inner panel 22, the upper portion of the access hole cover 40 separates from the inner panel 22. Thus, at least a portion (particularly the upper portion) of the access holes 26 and 27 opens outwards (to the passenger compartment side), forming a working area E1 for inserting a worker's hands, etc., resulting in the access holes 26 and 27 being open approximately as a whole (W1).
[0068] In the final assembled state, where the access cover 40 is assembled to the inner panel 22 to close the access holes 26 and 27, the aforementioned latching part 50 is not latched to the inner panel 22. Therefore, in the final assembled state, the aforementioned front latching part 54 is positioned at a position separating from the inner surface of the inner panel 22 (the inward surface of the vehicle door panel 20) (see reference). Figure 4 Thus, the access cover 40 can be temporarily held in a position separated from the inner plate 22 by the latching part 50 relative to the inner plate 22. The above structure helps to make the access holes 26 and 27 more open. Moreover, in the final assembled state, the base 52 can also be provided in a position separated from the edge of the access holes 26 and 27.
[0069] The aforementioned front-end latching portion 54 can be tilted relative to the base portion 52 towards the base end of the base portion 52. That is, as described above, when the latching portion 50 is latched onto the edges of the access holes 26 and 27, the base portion 52 is oriented outward from the edges of the access holes 26 and 27 and downward at an angle. When the aforementioned front-end latching portion 54 is tilted towards the base end of the base portion 52, even in this posture, it is easy to maintain the parallel posture of the front-end latching portion 54 relative to the inner surface of the inner plate 22 or to keep the front end in contact with the inner surface of the inner plate 22, making it difficult for it to slide off the inner plate 22 and fall off.
[0070] At least one of the aforementioned wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be formed next to the mounting portion 50. Preferably, at least one of the wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be formed next to the mounting portion 50 at any straight or arc-shaped edge around the access cover 40. At least one of the wiring passage portions 44h and 46h can be provided at a distance of 20cm or less relative to the mounting portion 50, preferably at a distance of 10cm or less relative to the mounting portion 50, and more preferably at a distance of 5cm or less relative to the mounting portion 50.
[0071] As described above, the access cover 40 is tilted with respect to the vicinity of the latching portion 50, thereby opening at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27. Here, if the difference in the wiring path of the wiring member 60 passing through the wiring passages 44h and 46h is minimized between the temporary holding state and the final assembly state, the required work length can be minimized as much as possible when performing wiring operations on the wiring member 60. If at least one of the wiring passages 44h and 46h is formed next to the latching portion 50, the required work length of the wiring member 60 can be minimized as much as possible.
[0072] Multiple wiring components 60 connect the door equipment to the body equipment 14 installed on the vehicle body to supply power to the door equipment or to transmit signals between the door equipment and the body equipment 14. The wiring components 60 may be wires 60. As wires 60, covered wires (see reference) may be used, where a sheathing layer 62 is formed around a core wire 61 composed of conductors. Figure 4 The core wire 61 can be a single-core wire or a twisted wire. The type of wire 60 is not particularly limited and can include single-wire, composite wire, etc. A single-wire wire is a wire with only one conductive path. A composite wire is a wire with multiple conductive paths. As a composite wire, for example, it can be a structure formed by combining multiple single wires, such as stranded wire or composite cable. The wiring component 60 can include fiber optic cables, etc.
[0073] More specifically, one end of multiple wiring components 60 is bundled together and passes through a portion of the door 10 (in Figure 1In the example shown, the side panel 23 on the hinge side of the door extends from the door 10 and is guided into the vehicle body. It is conceivable that one end of one of the multiple wiring components 60 is connected to the body equipment 14 via a body-side connector 70 or the like, or to a relay connector provided at the end of the wiring component extending from the body equipment. The aforementioned body equipment 14 is not particularly limited, and can be, for example, an electronic control unit (ECU) or a battery. A cable sleeve 78 can be installed on the portion of the multiple wiring components 60 extending between the door 10 and the vehicle body. Figure 1 In the example shown, the cable sheath 78 is a so-called through-hole cable sheath, which is held in place by being inserted into the through hole formed in the side plate portion 23. This prevents water from seeping in through the through hole. Adhesive tape or similar materials can be wound around one end of the plurality of wiring components 60. External components such as corrugated pipes can be fitted to one end of the plurality of wiring components 60.
[0074] In this embodiment, an example is shown where the wiring component 60 is guided from the vehicle body through a through-hole into the vehicle door panel 20, and then, depending on the location of the door device to which it is connected, extends out of the vehicle door panel 20 through a first access hole 26 or a second access hole 27. Alternatively, unlike this example, the wiring component could be arranged along the passenger compartment side of the inner panel 22, and then guided into the vehicle door panel 20 through a first access hole 26 or a second access hole 27, depending on the location of the door device to which it is connected.
[0075] It should be noted that when the door 10 is supported on the vehicle body and can be opened and closed via a hinge, the aforementioned through hole is provided on the hinge side of the door 10. However, the door 10 may also be supported on the vehicle body and can be opened and closed by sliding relative to the vehicle body.
[0076] Multiple wiring components 60 extend from the cable sleeve 78 midway from one end to the other, branching out and extending toward the door devices that become the respective connection targets. At each branch target end of the multiple wiring components 60, a connector 72a, 72b, 72c, 72d, 72e corresponding to the door device that becomes the connection target is provided. Connectors 72a, 72b, 72c, 72d, 72e connect to connectors provided on door devices 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, 76e. It should be noted that the branches of the multiple wiring components 60 can be directly connected to door devices 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, 76e.
[0077] The door device 76a is, for example, a speaker device 76a assembled in the door 10. The speaker device 76a is located in the inner panel 22 at a position lower than the first access hole 26. For example, the connector on the side of the speaker device 76a is located in the interior space of the vehicle door panel 20. Hereinafter, the portion of the wiring component 60 connected to the speaker device 76a via this connector or the like will sometimes be referred to as wiring component 60a. As described above, the wiring component 60a can be envisioned as a wire for transmitting sound signals.
[0078] The door device 76b is, for example, a device installed in the door 10 at a position slightly forward of the center in the front-rear direction. The door device 76b is, for example, a power door rearview mirror 76b. The power door rearview mirror 76b is located at the front of the door, more specifically, at a position slightly forward of the closed window. An actuator for changing the orientation of the rearview mirror and an actuator for retracting and unfolding the power door are installed in the power door rearview mirror 76b. A connector on the actuator side is located inside the vehicle door panel 20. Hereinafter, the door rearview mirror wiring component in the wiring component 60 connected to the power door rearview mirror 76b via this connector, etc., will sometimes be referred to as wiring component 60b. As the wiring component 60b, a wire supplying power to the actuator can be envisioned.
[0079] The door device 76c is, for example, a device installed in the door 10 at a position slightly rearward than the center in the front-rear direction. The door device 76c is, for example, a door handle device 76c. That is, a handle 76C for opening and closing the door 10 is provided on the door 10. The handle 76C is installed such that it protrudes outward relative to the outer panel 21. The door handle device 76c includes a sensor for detecting the opening and closing of buttons, a sensor for detecting the operation of the outer handle, an antenna device for transmitting and receiving signals between the button-side antenna device and at least one of these, and a switch provided on the handle 76C (e.g., a switch for unlocking the door based on the authentication result with the wireless communication button). The connector on the door handle device 76c side is provided on the inner part of the outer panel 21. Hereinafter, the door handle wiring component 60 connected to the door handle device 76c via this connector will sometimes be referred to as wiring component 60c. As the aforementioned wiring component 60c, it is conceivable that a wire is used to supply power or transmit signals to the door handle device 76c.
[0080] The door device 76d is, for example, a device installed in the door 10 at a position slightly rearward than the center in the front-rear direction. The door device 76d is, for example, a door locking actuator 76d. That is, a door locking device for locking and unlocking the door 10 against the vehicle body is installed in the door 10, and a door locking actuator 76d is installed in this door locking device. The connector on the side of the door locking actuator 76d can be provided on the outer side (interior side) of the inner panel 22. Hereinafter, the door locking wiring member in the wiring member 60 connected to the door locking actuator 76d via this connector will sometimes be referred to as wiring member 60d. As the aforementioned wiring member 60d, a wire supplying power to the door locking actuator 76d can be envisioned.
[0081] The door device 76e is, for example, a device installed in the door 10 at a position slightly rearward than the center in the front-rear direction. The door device 76e is, for example, a footlight 76e that illuminates the floor when the door 10 is opened. The connector on the footlight 76e side can be located on the outer side (interior side) of the inner panel 22. Hereinafter, the structure in the wiring member 60 connected to the footlight 76e will sometimes be described as wiring member 60e. As the aforementioned wiring member 60e, a wire supplying power to the footlight 76e can be envisioned.
[0082] In this way, the wiring component 60 is connected to door equipment disposed on the inner side of the vehicle door panel 20 relative to the inner panel 22, or to door equipment disposed on the outer side of the vehicle door panel 20. Therefore, the wiring component 60 is processed both inside and outside the inner panel 22 through the access holes 26 and 27. Furthermore, at least a portion of the wiring component 60 is disposed within the vehicle door panel 20, and is connected to the door equipment via a connector within it. Therefore, when installing the wiring component 60 into the vehicle door panel 20, operations such as passing the wiring component 60 through the access holes 26 and 27, processing the wiring component 60 within the vehicle door panel 20 and fixing it to the vehicle door panel 20 as needed, and connecting the connector within the vehicle door panel 20 are performed.
[0083] It should be noted that not all of the aforementioned door devices 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, and 76e are required; some can be omitted. Furthermore, the positions of door devices 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, and 76e can be changed based on functional or design considerations. For example, speaker device 76a can be located towards the rear of door 10. Additionally, other door devices can be installed, such as various switching devices (window opening and closing switches, door locking and opening switches, etc.), antennas for receiving power from in-vehicle equipment without contact, communication devices for wireless communication with in-vehicle equipment, and in-vehicle door handle devices, etc.
[0084] Multiple wiring components 60 include wiring components corresponding to door devices disposed on the door 10. The wiring components 60 may not be connected to the body equipment but may include structures for connecting the door devices to each other.
[0085] Multiple wiring components 60 branch off midway from one end to the other, according to the aforementioned door devices 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, and 76e. In this embodiment, wiring component 60a branches off from other wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e at a portion extending from the cable sleeve 78 within the vehicle door panel 20. Wiring component 60a is connected to a connector on the speaker device 76a side within the vehicle door panel 20, below the first access hole 26.
[0086] The wiring component 60b is held in the first cover body portion 44 toward the power door rearview mirror 76b. That is, the wiring component 60b is guided from the vehicle body equipment 14 via the first cover body portion 44 toward the power door rearview mirror 76b. It should be noted that the cover body portion 42 only needs to be guided toward the vicinity of the door equipment to which the wiring component 60 is connected; therefore, the wiring component 60 can be bent between the cover body portion 42 and the door equipment to which it is connected. The wiring component 60b can also be bent between the cover body portion 42 and the power door rearview mirror 76b.
[0087] Wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e are held in the second cover body 46 toward the door handle device 76c, the door locking actuator 76d, and the footlight 76e. More specifically, wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e are guided from the body equipment 14 through the first cover body 44, the connecting portion 48, and the second cover body 46 toward the door handle device 76c, the door locking actuator 76d, and the footlight 76e. It should be noted that wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e do not necessarily all have to pass through the first cover body 44. It is permissible for some or all of the wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e to be guided from the body equipment 14 through the second cover body 46 without passing through the first cover body 44.
[0088] More specifically, wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e extend outward (interior side) from the vehicle door panel 20 via a wiring passage 44h formed on the lower side of the first cover body 44. Here, the wiring passage 44h is formed at the lower part of the frame portion 44b of the first cover body 44. Inside the vehicle door panel 20, wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e, extending from the cable sleeve 78, branch upward relative to wiring component 60a and are guided to the outer surface (interior side) of the first cover body 44 via the aforementioned wiring passage 44h. The wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e are held in the first cover body 44 at least by this passage. The wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e can be held in the first cover body 44 along a certain path. For example, on the first cover body 44, the wiring member 60b branches relative to the wiring members 60c, 60d, and 60e, and is held such that the wiring member 60b faces upward and the wiring members 60c, 60d, and 60e face the second cover body 46 (rear).
[0089] The path-holding structure of wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e relative to the first cover body 44 is not particularly limited as long as it can hold at least a portion of the wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e along a certain path to the first cover body 44. The holding form of the wiring components 60b, 60c, 60d, and 60e relative to the first cover body 44 can be, for example, a contact portion fixing form or a non-contact portion fixing form.
[0090] Here, the contact fixing method refers to a state in which the wiring component 60 and the fixed counterpart are held in place by adhesive and do not separate. The contact fixing method can be either indirect or direct. Indirect contact fixing refers to the situation where the wiring component 60 and the fixed counterpart are indirectly bonded and fixed via a clamping member such as an adhesive, glue, or double-sided adhesive tape. Direct contact fixing refers to the situation where the wiring component 60 and the fixed counterpart are directly bonded and fixed without the use of a separate adhesive. In direct contact fixing, it is conceivable that, for example, the resin contained in at least one of the wiring component 60 and the fixed counterpart melts and adheres to the other side of the component, thus fixing it in place.
[0091] Non-contact fixation refers to a fixation method that does not involve contact. For example, the wiring component 60 is pressed into the fixing object by stitches, other sheets, adhesive tape, etc., or the stitches, other sheets, adhesive tape, etc. surround the wiring component 60 and the fixing object, thus clamping the wiring component 60 and the fixing object in a fixed state.
[0092] Here, as a fixing method for the wiring member 60 to the first cover body 44, a non-contact fixing method can be used. More specifically, with the wiring member 60 disposed on one side of the first cover body 44, a sheet-like clamping member 90 is installed across the wiring member 60 on one side of the first cover body 44. The clamping member 90 can be installed on the first cover body 44 using an adhesive layer (or adhesive), adhesive, fusion, etc. If the clamping member 90 is adhesive tape, the adhesive tape is pasted to the access cover 40 along the wiring member 60, thereby easily holding the wiring member 60 to the access cover 40. A groove can be formed in the access cover 40 along the path of the wiring member 60. In this case, with the wiring member 60 accommodated in the groove, the clamping member 90 only needs to be pasted across the groove to the access cover 40. This can suppress the positional deviation of the wiring member 60.
[0093] The wiring component 60b is held along a path from bottom to top on one side of the main cover portion 44a in the first cover body portion 44, and is guided into the vehicle door panel 20 through the wiring passage portion 44h formed in the upper part of the frame portion 44b. Furthermore, the connector 72b at the end of the wiring component 60b is connected to the connector on the side of the electric door rearview mirror 76b.
[0094] Wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e extend from bottom to top, branching off from wiring component 60b midway and remaining along a rearward path on one side of the main cover portion 44a in the first cover body portion 44, passing over the frame portion 44b and the flange portion 44c, and passing over the connecting portion 48 and continuing rearward. Wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e are held in the second cover body portion 46. The holding structure of wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e relative to the second cover body portion 46 can be the same as the holding structure of the first cover body portion 44 described above. It should be noted that wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e can be held in the connecting portion 48 using the same structure as in the first cover body portion 44 described above.
[0095] Wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e pass over the frame portion 46b and flange portion 46c at the front of the second cover body portion 46 and are held on one surface of the main cover portion 46a along a certain path. Here, wiring components 60c, 60d, and 60e move from front to rear along a common path. Midway along this path, wiring component 60e branches off relative to wiring components 60c and 60d and faces downwards. Further rearward than this branching point, wiring component 60c branches off relative to wiring component 60d and faces upwards. Wiring component 60d remains facing rearward as before.
[0096] The wiring component 60c is guided into the vehicle door panel 20 by the wiring passage 46h formed on the upper part of the frame portion 46b in the second cover body portion 46. Furthermore, the connector 72c at the end of the wiring component 60c is connected to the connector on the side of the door handle device 76c inside the vehicle door panel 20.
[0097] The wiring component 60d passes over the rear frame portion 46b and flange portion 46c and faces rearward, connecting to the connector on the side of the door locking actuator 76d outside the vehicle door panel 20.
[0098] The wiring component 60e passes over the lower frame portion 46b and flange portion 46c and faces downwards, connecting to the connector on the side of the footlight 76e outside the vehicle door panel 20.
[0099] When the aforementioned wiring component 60 is assembled to the vehicle door panel 20, the access cover 40 is held in place on the inner panel 22 by the latching part 50 (see reference). Figure 5 More specifically, the latching part 50 latches onto the edges of the access holes 26 and 27 in the inner panel 22, and the access hole cover 40 is temporarily held in an inclined position relative to the inner panel 22. In this position, the lower part of the access hole cover 40 contacts the outward (cabin-facing) side of the inner panel 22, and the web of the access hole cover 40 is separated from the inner panel 22.
[0100] In this state, with at least the upper part of the access holes 26 and 27 open, an operator's hand or robotic arm can pass through the openings of the access holes 26 and 27 to perform wiring operations on the wiring component 60. Wiring operations can include passing the wiring component 60 through the access holes 26 and 27, placing the wiring component 60 within the space of the vehicle door panel 20 and fixing it within that space as needed, and connecting the connector to the door equipment within that space. At this time, when the wiring component 60 is held in the access hole cover 40, it is easy to assemble the wiring component 60, held near the access holes 26 and 27 by the access hole cover 40, into the vehicle door panel 20. Then, the latching part 50 is released from the inner panel 22, and the access hole cover 40 is installed onto the inner panel 22 by closing the access holes 26 and 27 through the first cover body part 44 and the second cover body part 46. Thus, the installation operation of the door wiring module 30 is completed.
[0101] With the access cover 40 and door wiring module 30 configured as described above, the latching part 50 is latched onto the inner panel 22, thereby temporarily holding the access cover 40 near the access holes 26 and 27. Furthermore, with the latching part 50 latched onto the inner panel 22, at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 is open, allowing this open area to be designated as the working area for the access holes 26 and 27. Therefore, the working area for the access holes 26 and 27 can be secured, and the access cover 40 can be temporarily held near the access holes 26 and 27. In this state, the assembly of the wiring component 60 onto the vehicle door panel 20 can be easily performed.
[0102] Furthermore, when at least one of the wiring passages 44h and 46h is provided next to the latching part 50, the difference in path length of the wiring member 60 passing through the wiring passages 44h and 46h can be reduced between the temporary holding state of the access cover 40 and the final assembly state of the access cover 40 towards the inner plate 22. This minimizes the excess length of the wiring member 60.
[0103] Furthermore, by providing a structure in which the latching part 50 latches onto the edge of the access holes 26 and 27, the access hole cover 40 can be easily held in the inner plate 22 even if no special holes for latching are provided in the inner plate 22.
[0104] Furthermore, in the final installed state, the front-end latching part 54 separates from the inner surface of the inner plate 22. Based on the separation dimension D1, a gap is formed between the inner plate 22 and the access cover 40, and the latching part 50 is latched onto the inner plate 22. This gap allows the access cover 40 to be tilted significantly relative to the inner plate 22, thereby maximizing the opening of at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27.
[0105] In addition, when the inspection hole cover 40 is provided with multiple latching parts 50 and the multiple latching parts 50 are latched onto the edges of the inspection holes 26 and 27, at least a part of the inspection holes 26 and 27 are open, and the temporary holding state of the inspection hole cover 40 is stable.
[0106] Furthermore, since the wiring component 60 is held in the access cover 40, it is easy to perform operations such as assembling the wiring component 60 into the vehicle door panel 20 while holding a portion of the wiring component 60 near the access holes 26 and 27.
[0107] It should be noted that in this embodiment, the latching part 50 does not need to be latched onto the edges of the inspection holes 26 and 27. A hole for temporary holding or a U-shaped rod-shaped support part can be formed in the inner plate 22, and the latching part 50 is latched onto the support part.
[0108] [Implementation Method 2]
[0109] This describes the inspection hole cover and wiring module for the vehicle door in Embodiment 2. Figure 6 This is a schematic side view of a door 110 in which the access cover 140 of Embodiment 2 and the door wiring module 130 are installed. Figure 7 yes Figure 6 A rough cross-sectional view at line VII-VII. Figure 8 This is a simplified side view showing the state where the access cover 140 is temporarily in place. Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A sectional view along line IX-IX. It should be noted that in the description of this Embodiment 2, the same reference numerals are used for the same constituent elements as those described in Embodiment 1, and their descriptions are omitted. The description focuses on the differences from Embodiment 1.
[0110] In this second embodiment, a latching part 150 is provided instead of the latching part 50 in embodiment 1. The latching part 150 includes a shaft part 152 and an anti-detachment part 154. The shaft part 152 is formed to protrude from the cover body part 42 in the access cover 140 toward the vehicle door panel 20. The shaft part 152 can be cylindrical or polygonal. The anti-detachment part 154 protrudes toward the outer periphery of the shaft part 152 at a position separated from the cover body part 42. Furthermore, with the shaft part 152 passing through the hole 22h formed in the inner panel 22, the anti-detachment part 154 latches onto the inner panel 22 from the inside of the vehicle door panel 20. The anti-detachment part 154 can be, for example, a structure including a pair of elastic pieces 154a that are inclined outward from the front end of the shaft part 152 toward the base end of the shaft part 152. In this case, if the latching part 150 is inserted into the hole 22h of the inner plate 22, the pair of elastic pieces 154a will come into contact with the edge of the hole 22h and can easily deform elastically toward the shaft 152. Furthermore, if the latching part 150 is inserted further into the hole 22h and the pair of elastic pieces 154a pass over the hole 22h, the pair of elastic pieces 154a will elastically return to their original shape. Thus, the front ends of the pair of elastic pieces 154a can be latched onto the inner plate 22 in an anti-detachment manner at the periphery of the hole 22h. The structure of the anti-detachment part 154 is not limited to the above example. For example, the anti-detachment part can be formed into an annular shape slightly larger than the inner diameter of the hole 22h, and can be dislodged from the hole 22h and latched onto the hole 22h in an anti-detachment manner by the elastic deformation of at least one of the anti-detachment part and the inner plate 22.
[0111] Similar to the latching part 50, the latching part 150 may be a part integrally molded with the cover body part 42, or it may be a component formed by combining a component separately formed with the cover body part 42 with the cover body part 42.
[0112] With the access cover 140 finally installed on the inner panel 22, the anti-detachment part 154 can be positioned at a distance D2 from the inner surface of the inner panel 22 (the surface on the side of the outer panel 21). That is, like the anti-detachment part 50, the latching part 150 can be in the final assembled state not latched onto the inner panel 22 and not used for fixing. In this case, with the anti-detachment part 154 in contact with the inner surface of the inner panel 22, the access cover 140 separates from the inner panel 22. Therefore, it becomes easier for the access cover 140 to separate from the inner panel 22 and rotate.
[0113] The shaft portion 152 can be disposed at any position within the cover body portion 42. The shaft portion 152 can also be disposed at the connecting portion 48. In this case, the shaft portion 152 can be rotatably inserted into the hole portion 22h formed between the first access hole 26 and the second access hole 27 in the inner plate 22. In this case, the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46 can rotate around the shaft portion 152 on both sides of the shaft portion 152. Therefore, the portions of each access hole 26, 27 that are separated from the shaft portion 152 can be easily opened.
[0114] Additionally, a rotation-limiting protrusion 160 may be provided on the access cover 140 (see reference). Figure 8 and Figure 9 The rotation-limiting protrusion 160 is a portion that engages with the edge of the access holes 26 and 27 (here, access hole 27) after the cover body 42 has rotated around the shaft 152 from its final mounting position covering the access holes 26 and 27. In this embodiment, the rotation-limiting protrusion 160 is formed in the second cover body 46.
[0115] With the access cover 140 rotated to open the access holes 26 and 27 to a level suitable for operation, the rotation-limiting protrusion 160 contacts the access hole 27. In this embodiment, the rotation-limiting protrusion 160 is formed at a position separating upwards from the lower edge of the second cover body portion 46. Preferably, the rotation-limiting protrusion 160 includes a portion that contacts the edge of the access hole 27 from the inside of the access hole 27, in addition to a portion that contacts the edge of the access hole 27 from the inside of the vehicle door panel 20. In this embodiment, the rotation-limiting protrusion 160 includes a downwardly opening groove 162g. The groove 162g is shaped to allow the edge of the access hole 27 to be inserted. With the edge of the access hole 27 engaged with the groove 162g, the rotation of the access cover 140 is limited. Furthermore, the position of the access cover 140 is limited in the thickness direction of the inner panel 22. Therefore, the inspection hole cover 140 rotates around the shaft portion 152, temporarily maintaining the open state of at least a portion of the inspection holes 26 and 27. It should be noted that the groove portion 162g formed in the rotation limiting protrusion 160 is not necessary. The rotation limiting protrusion 160 can be omitted.
[0116] When assembling the aforementioned wiring component 60 to the vehicle door panel 20, the access cover 140 is held in place on the inner panel 22 by the latching part 150 (see reference). Figure 8 More specifically, with the latching part inserted into the hole 22h and the anti-detachment part 154 preventing detachment from the inner plate 22, the access hole cover 140 rotates around the shaft 152. Here, the access hole cover 40 rotates around the shaft 152 with the second cover body 46, which is larger and heavier than the first cover body 44, located below the first cover body 44. Furthermore, the access hole cover 140 is temporarily held in a state where the rotation limiting protrusion 160 contacts the edge of the access holes 26 and 27. In this temporarily held state, the lower region E2 in the first access hole 26, which is separated from the shaft 152, is open, and the upper region E3 in the second access hole 27, which is separated from the shaft 152, is open. Therefore, the operator's hand or robot arm can pass through the opening regions E2 and E3 of the access holes 26 and 27, and the wiring component 60 can be assembled, just as in Embodiment 1 described above.
[0117] After the assembly of the wiring component 60 is completed, the access hole cover 140 is rotated around the shaft 152 in such a way that the rotation limiting protrusion 160 separates from the access hole 27. It then reaches a state where the first access hole 26 is covered by the first cover body 44 and the second access hole 27 is covered by the second cover body 46. Then, with the shaft 152 still inserted in the hole 22h, the latching part 150 is further pressed into the hole 22h, and the access hole cover 140 is installed onto the inner plate 22. It should be noted that in the final installed state, the positions of the latching part 150 and the hole 22h may not be identical; in this case, the latching part 150 can be pulled out of the hole 22h.
[0118] According to this embodiment 2, the access cover 140 is temporarily held in the inner panel 22 by engaging the latching part 150 in an anti-detachment state inserted into the hole part 22h. Therefore, by rotating the access cover 140 around the shaft part 152, at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 can be opened. Thus, similar to the above embodiment 1, the wiring component 60 can be easily assembled into the vehicle door panel 20.
[0119] It should be noted that, similar to Embodiment 1, the wiring passage can be located next to the latching part 150. This minimizes the excess length of the wiring components required for operation.
[0120] Furthermore, with the access cover 40 finally installed on the inner plate 22, if the anti-detachment part 154 separates from the inner surface of the inner plate 22, a gap can be provided between the inner plate 22 and the access cover 140. This gap allows the access cover 140 to easily rotate around the shaft 152. As a result, at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 can be easily opened.
[0121] Furthermore, since a shaft portion 152 is provided in the connecting portion 48 between the first cover body portion 44 and the second cover body portion 46, the two cover body portions 44 and 46 can rotate around the shaft portion 152 between them. As a result, the portions of the access holes 26 and 27 that are separated from the shaft portion 152 can be easily opened.
[0122] In addition, the access cover 140 has a rotation-limiting protrusion 160, which can stably keep at least a portion of the access holes 26 and 27 open when the cover body 42 rotates from the installation position.
[0123] Furthermore, since the wiring component 60 is held in the access cover 140, it is easy to assemble the wiring component 60 to the vehicle door panel 20 while the wiring component 60 is held near the access holes 26 and 27.
[0124] It should be noted that the structures described in the above embodiments and variations can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.
[0125] Label Explanation
[0126] 10, 110 doors
[0127] 14 Body Equipment
[0128] 16 Exterior Decorative Components
[0129] 20 vehicle door panels
[0130] 21 outer panel
[0131] 22 Inner Panel
[0132] 22h hole
[0133] 23 Side Panels
[0134] 25 Motherboard Division
[0135] 25p clamping part
[0136] 26 First Inspection Hole
[0137] 27 Second Inspection Hole
[0138] Wiring modules for 30 and 130 car doors
[0139] 40, 140 inspection hole covers
[0140] 42 Cover body
[0141] 44 First Cover Body
[0142] 44a, 46a Main cover
[0143] Frames 44b and 46b
[0144] 44c, 46c flange
[0145] 44h and 46h wiring through section
[0146] 46 Second Cover Body
[0147] 48 connecting parts
[0148] 50 and 150 card hanging parts
[0149] 52 base
[0150] 54 Front-end Card Mounting Section
[0151] 60, 60a, 60b, 60c, 60d, 60e wiring components
[0152] 61-core wire
[0153] 62 coating layers
[0154] 70 Body Side Connector
[0155] 72a, 72b, 72c, 72d, 72e connectors
[0156] 76C handle
[0157] 76a, 76b, 76c, 76d, 76e door equipment
[0158] 78 Wire Protector
[0159] 90 clamping components
[0160] 152 shaft section
[0161] 154 Anti-hair loss section
[0162] 154a elastic sheet
[0163] 160° rotation limiting protrusion
[0164] 162g tank
Claims
1. A vent cover for covering a vent formed in the inner panel of a vehicle door panel, wherein, The access cover has the following features: Cover the main body to cover the inspection hole; and The latching part is configured to protrude from the main body of the cover towards the inner plate side. The latching part is latched onto the inner plate with at least a portion of the inspection hole open. A wiring passage portion is formed in the main body of the cover, allowing wiring components to pass between the two sides of the main body of the cover. The wiring passage is formed next to the clip portion on the edge around the access cover.
2. The access cover according to claim 1, wherein, The latching portion includes: a base that protrudes from the main body of the cover toward the interior of the vehicle door panel; and a front latching portion that protrudes from the base toward the outer periphery of the main body of the cover at a position where it separates from the main body of the cover. When the base is in contact with the edge of the access hole, the front latching portion latches onto the inner panel from the inside of the vehicle door panel.
3. The access cover according to claim 2, wherein, With the inspection hole cover installed on the inner plate, the front end hook is positioned to separate from the inner surface of the inner plate.
4. The access cover according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, It is provided with multiple card hanging parts. With the plurality of latching parts latched onto the edge of the access hole, at least a portion of the access hole is open.
5. The access cover according to claim 1, wherein, The latching part includes: a shaft portion protruding from the cover body portion toward the interior of the vehicle door panel; and an anti-detachment portion protruding toward the outer periphery of the shaft portion at a position separated from the cover body portion, wherein the anti-detachment portion is latched onto the inner panel from the inside of the vehicle door panel when the shaft portion is rotatably inserted through a hole formed in the inner panel.
6. The access cover according to claim 5, wherein, With the inspection hole cover installed on the inner plate, the anti-detachment part is positioned to separate from the inner surface of the inner plate.
7. The access cover according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The cover body includes: a first cover body covering a first inspection hole; a second cover body covering a second inspection hole; and a connecting portion connecting the first cover body and the second cover body. The shaft portion is disposed on the connecting portion and is rotatably inserted into the hole portion formed between the first inspection hole and the second inspection hole in the inner plate.
8. The access cover according to claim 5 or 6, wherein, The access cover also has a rotation limiting protrusion that engages with the edge of the access cover when the cover body has rotated around the axis from its installation position covering the access cover.
9. A wiring module for a vehicle door, comprising: Inspection hole cover as described in any one of claims 1 to 8; and Wiring components held in place by the access hole cover.