Drainage member for sunroof

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a drain member for a moon roof which can effectively prevent water from entering a passenger compartment while limiting an increase in the number of members. [Solution] A drain member for a moon roof which is in an I shape in plan view and is installed on a vehicle so as to span a moon roof opening, the drain member including: a main body portion extending in a vehicle width direction; and a pair of drain portions located on both sides of the main body portion in the vehicle width direction. Each of the pair of drain portions includes: a main body portion connected to the main body portion and extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction; a first end portion connected to a front end of the main body portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction; a second end portion connected to a rear end of the main body portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction; and a first wall portion located on a side of the main body portion opposite the main body portion in the vehicle width direction, at least a portion of the first end portion and at least a portion of the second end portion being located below the main body portion.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a drainage component for a skylight. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, sunroofs are installed on the roof panel of vehicles, such as motor vehicles. When installing a sunroof in a vehicle, it is necessary to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment through gaps between the sunroof and the roof panel. For example, Patent Document 1, shown below, describes a sunroof structure in which water falling into the passenger compartment from the outer edge of the sunroof opening is collected and drained into drainage channels in the sunroof side rails. In this sunroof structure, two drainage members are located between the outer edge and the reinforcing member, respectively, and are integrally formed with the sealing baffle of the rear glass panel.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: JP 6210809 B2 Summary of the Invention

[0006] Patent Document 1 envisions preventing water from entering through the outer edge of the sunroof opening. However, Patent Document 1 does not envision preventing water from entering through gaps, such as between the front and rear glass panels. Therefore, when it is necessary to prevent water from entering through such gaps, a different drainage component than the two drainage components mentioned above can be provided. In this case, the number of components used to prevent water from entering the passenger compartment would increase.

[0007] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the object is to provide a drainage component for a sunroof that can advantageously prevent water from entering the carriage while also limiting the increase in the number of components.

[0008] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a drainage member for a sunroof is I-shaped in a top view and is installed on a vehicle to span the opening of the sunroof. The drainage member for the sunroof includes: a body portion extending in the vehicle width direction, and a pair of drainage portions disposed on both sides of the body portion in the vehicle width direction. Each of the pair of drainage members includes: a main body portion connected to the body portion and extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction; a first end portion connected to the front end of the main body portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction; a second end portion connected to the rear end of the main body portion in the vehicle longitudinal direction; and a first wall portion disposed on the side of the main body portion opposite to the body portion in the vehicle width direction and erected on the main body portion. At least a portion of the first end portion and at least a portion of the second end portion are both disposed below the main body portion.

[0009] From a top view, the drainage component is I-shaped and installed across the sunroof opening. This drainage component is located below the gap between the front and rear glass panels of the sunroof, thus catching water seeping into the passenger compartment from between the front and rear glass panels. Furthermore, each of the pair of drainage components has a main body that is connected to one end of the main body extending in the vehicle width direction and extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction. For example, the main bodies are located below the edges of the sunroof opening, thus preventing water from entering the passenger compartment from these edges between the front and rear glass panels. Therefore, a single drainage component can prevent water from entering the passenger compartment from the edges of the sunroof opening and from entering the passenger compartment from between the front and rear glass panels. Additionally, each of the pair of drainage components includes a first wall located on the side of the main body opposite the main body in the vehicle width direction. For example, in this case, water flowing from the main body towards the drainage component in the vehicle width direction will impact the first wall. Therefore, this water is less likely to flow out of the main body and more likely to flow towards the first and / or second end portions. In this way, water on the drainage section can be discharged through the first end portion and / or the second end portion. Furthermore, the first wall portion can also suppress external leakage of water from the main body due to vehicle vibrations or other reasons. Therefore, according to one aspect of this disclosure, a drainage component for a sunroof can be provided that advantageously prevents water from entering the passenger compartment while also limiting the increase in the number of components.

[0010] The first end can taper towards the front of the vehicle, and the second end can taper towards the rear of the vehicle. In this configuration, the first and second ends streamline the water flow and increase its velocity. Therefore, water reaching the drain is more readily discharged through the first and / or second ends.

[0011] Each of these drainage sections may further include: a second wall portion located further forward of the vehicle than the main body portion, on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction; and a third wall portion located further rearward of the vehicle than the main body portion, on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, in the vehicle longitudinal direction: one end of the first wall portion may be located at the end of the first end portion, and the other end of the first wall portion may be located at the end of the second end portion; one end of the second wall portion and one end of the third wall portion may both be located on the main body portion; the other end of the second wall portion may be located at the end of the first end portion and / or the other end of the third wall portion may be located at the end of the second end portion. In this configuration, external water leakage on the main body portion caused by vehicle vibration, etc., can be advantageously suppressed.

[0012] Each of these drainage sections may further include: a second wall portion located further forward of the vehicle than the main body portion, on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction; and a third wall portion located further rearward of the vehicle than the main body portion, on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction. Furthermore, in the vehicle longitudinal direction: one end of the first wall portion may be located at the end of the first end portion, the other end of the first wall portion may be located at the end of the second end portion, one end of the second wall portion and one end of the third wall portion may both be located on the main body portion, the other end of the second wall portion may be located in the vehicle longitudinal direction between the ends of the main body portion and the first end portion, and / or the other end of the third wall portion may be located in the vehicle longitudinal direction between the ends of the main body portion and the second end portion. In this configuration, external water leakage on the main body portion caused by vehicle vibration, etc., can be advantageously suppressed.

[0013] A downwardly protruding protrusion can be provided on at least one of the first and second end portions. In this case, water reaching at least one of the first and second end portions will be discharged through the protrusion. Therefore, the direction in which water is discharged from the relevant end portion can be easily guided to the desired direction.

[0014] The drainage component can be mounted on a reinforcement member included in the vehicle, extending in the vehicle's width direction. Each of a pair of drainage components can include: a gripping part located below the main body in the vehicle's longitudinal direction and gripping the reinforcement member; and a limiting part located below the main body in the vehicle's longitudinal direction, limiting the movement of the reinforcement member in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. In this case, the drainage component can be fixed to the reinforcement member by the gripping and limiting parts, thus preventing an increase in the number of components. Furthermore, since the drainage component is attached to the reinforcement member, the drainage component and the reinforcement member can be considered a single component. Therefore, the space between the drainage component and the reinforcement member no longer needs to be considered during the design phase. Consequently, this space is no longer necessary in vehicles with sunroofs, allowing the sunroof to be made thinner. Furthermore, the design of the sunroof can be simplified.

[0015] The drainage component can be a molded part integrally molded with the reinforcement in the vehicle, which extends in the width direction of the vehicle. In this case, the drainage component and the reinforcement are integral, so there is essentially no space between them. This eliminates the need to maintain this space within the passenger compartment where the sunroof is installed, allowing the sunroof to be made thinner.

[0016] The drainage components can be installed on a pair of side rails included in the sunroof, and each of the pair of drainage sections can be connected to the corresponding side rail. In this case, water discharged from the drainage components is directly conveyed to the side rails, so that the water can be advantageously discharged outside the vehicle.

[0017] The drainage component can be mounted on a reinforcement member in the included vehicle, the reinforcement member extending in the vehicle width direction. Each of these reinforcement members can include a hook protruding downward from the bottom surface of the main body, the hook being disposed within an opening in the reinforcement member. In this case, when the drainage component moves relative to the reinforcement member in the vehicle longitudinal direction, the hook abuts against the edge of the opening. This prevents misalignment of the drainage component and the reinforcement member in the vehicle longitudinal direction.

[0018] Advantages and effects

[0019] According to one aspect of this disclosure, a drainage component for a sunroof can be provided, which can effectively prevent water from entering the carriage while also limiting the increase in the number of components. Attached Figure Description

[0020] [ Figure 1 ] Figure 1 It is a schematic oblique view showing a portion of a vehicle with a sunroof installed;

[0021] [ Figure 2 ] Figure 2 (a) is a plan view showing a portion of the skylight. Figure 2 (b) is a plan view showing the drainage components used for the skylight;

[0022] [ Figure 3 ] Figure 3 (a) is an enlarged oblique view showing the main parts of the drainage component. Figure 3 (b) is along Figure 3 (a) End view of line α-α in (a);

[0023] [ Figure 4 ] Figure 4 (a) is an enlarged oblique view of a portion of the drainage section. Figure 4 (b) is an enlarged oblique view of another part of the drainage section;

[0024] [ Figure 5 ] Figure 5 (a) is an enlarged view of the main part of the oblique view of the drainage component installed on the reinforcement. Figure 5 (b) is along Figure 5 (a) End view of the β-β line in the middle;

[0025] [ Figure 6 ] Figure 6 This is a schematic oblique view showing the main parts of the drainage component according to the first variant example;

[0026] [ Figure 7 ] Figure 7 This is a schematic oblique view showing the main part of the drainage component and a portion of the skylight side rail according to the second variant example;

[0027] [ Figure 8 ] Figure 8 This is a schematic end view showing the main parts of the drainage component and the main parts of the reinforcement according to the third variant example;

[0028] [ Figure 9 ] Figure 9 This is a schematic end view showing the main part of a drainage component in a variant example. Detailed Implementation

[0029] Embodiments of one aspect of the present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that in the following description, identical components or components having the same function are referred to by the same reference numerals and will therefore not be described repeatedly. It should also be noted that the terms "identical" and similar terms in this specification are not limited to "completely identical."

[0030] Figure 1 This is a schematic oblique view showing a portion of a vehicle equipped with a sunroof. (Example) Figure 1 As shown, a rectangular opening 3 is provided in the roof panel 2 of a vehicle 1 (e.g., a motor vehicle) in a top view. The opening 3 is an opening for a sunroof 10 (sunroof opening), which will be described later. In this embodiment, the opening 3 is located, for example, in the center of the roof panel 2. In the following description, the vehicle longitudinal direction X refers to the direction along the front-to-back length of the vehicle 1, the vehicle width direction Y refers to the direction along the width of the vehicle 1, and the vehicle vertical direction Z refers to the direction along the height of the vehicle 1. Furthermore, the view along the vehicle vertical direction Z corresponds to the top view.

[0031] Figure 2 (a) is a plan view showing a portion of the skylight. Figure 2 The sunroof 10 shown in (a) is an openable and closable roof window, for example, installed on the roof panel 2 and frame of vehicle 1. In this embodiment, the sunroof 10 is installed on vehicle 1 from the underside of the roof panel 2 by means of brackets and bolts, but is not limited thereto. The sunroof 10 can also be installed on vehicle 1 from the top side of the roof panel 2. The sunroof 10 includes a front glass panel 11, a rear glass panel 12, a main frame 13, and a drainage component 14. It should be noted that the sunroof 10 also has components including a glass panel drive mechanism for driving the front glass panel 11 and / or the rear glass panel 12, a sun visor, a sun visor drive mechanism for driving the sun visor, and a deflector, but detailed descriptions of these components will be omitted.

[0032] The front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 are components disposed within the opening 3 and arranged sequentially in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Both the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 are rectangular in top view and, for example, exhibit an upwardly projecting curved shape when viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Both the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 are translucent. Therefore, at least one of the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 can be completely translucent, or selectively transmit some light, or has the function of blocking ultraviolet radiation. From the perspective of sealing the gap between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12, and the gap between the rear glass panel 12 and the edge of the opening 3, a resin sealing strip can be used around the entire peripheral edge of at least one of the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12, but this is not described. It should be noted that, in the following text, water passing through the gap between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 is not limited to water passing through the gap between the glass panels, but also includes water passing through the contact area between the components surrounding the front glass panel 11 and the components surrounding the rear glass panel 12.

[0033] In this embodiment, the front glass panel 11 is mounted on a sliding mechanism (not shown) included in the glass panel drive mechanism. Therefore, the front glass panel 11 is configured to slide towards the rear of the vehicle with the operation of the sliding mechanism. For example, the front glass panel 11 can move upwards and then slide towards the rear of the vehicle, or it can move downwards and then slide towards the rear of the vehicle. Furthermore, the front glass panel 11 can be tilted, causing its front end to move downwards and its rear end to move upwards (tilting mechanism). In this embodiment, the rear glass panel 12 is fixedly attached to the main frame 13 or to a member fixed to the main frame 13, but is not limited thereto. For example, the rear glass panel 12 can also be mounted on a separate sliding mechanism included in the glass panel drive mechanism. In this case, the rear glass panel 12 moves towards the rear of the vehicle, for example, by sliding in cooperation with the front glass panel 11.

[0034] The main frame 13 is a component that directly or indirectly supports the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12, etc., and is generally U-shaped in a top view, for example. In this embodiment, the main frame 13 consists of: a pair of sunroof side rails 15, 15 (side guide rails) arranged in the vehicle width direction Y and extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction X; and a front frame portion (not shown) located further forward of the vehicle than the front glass panel 11 and extending in the vehicle width direction Y. The sunroof side rails 15 are connected to the front frame portion (not shown).

[0035] Each sunroof side rail 15 includes a groove 15a and a drain groove 15b. The groove 15a is the portion where the sliding mechanism is arranged. The groove 15a extends in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and is located, for example, below the outer edge of the opening 3. The sliding mechanism moves by sliding along the groove 15a. The drain groove 15b is the portion used to drain water that has seeped into the vehicle 1 from the sunroof 10 to the outside of the vehicle. The drain groove 15b extends in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and is located outside the groove 15a in the width direction Y of the vehicle. For example, openings (not shown) are provided at both ends of the drain groove 15b in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. For example, hoses or the like can be installed at these openings to drain water accumulated in the drain groove 15b to the outside of the vehicle.

[0036] Figure 2 (b) is a plan view of the drainage components used for the skylight. Figure 3 (a) is an enlarged oblique view showing the main parts of the drainage component. Figure 3 (b) is along Figure 3 (a) End view along line α-α. The drainage member 14 is a component used to drain water that seeps into the vehicle 1 from the sunroof 10 to the drainage channel 15b. Therefore, the drainage member 14 can also be referred to as a sunroof drainage member. The drainage member 14 is I-shaped in the top view and is mounted on the vehicle 1 to span the opening 3 in the vehicle width direction Y. In this embodiment, the drainage member 14 is not mounted on the main frame 13, but rather on a component included in the vehicle 1 (described in detail later). In the vehicle longitudinal direction X, a portion of the drainage member 14 is located below the front glass panel 11, and another portion is located below the rear glass panel 12. Furthermore, in the vehicle longitudinal direction Z, the drainage member 14 is located below the front and rear glass panels 11 and above the main frame 13. Considering factors such as weight, waterproofing, and ease of processing, the drainage member 14 is, for example, a molded part of elastic resin.

[0037] like Figure 2 As shown in (b), the drainage component 14 includes: a body portion 21 extending in the vehicle width direction Y; and a pair of drainage portions 22, 22 located at both ends of the body portion 21 in the vehicle width direction Y. In this embodiment, the body portion 21 and the pair of drainage portions 22, 22 are integrally molded.

[0038] The body portion 21 of the drainage member 14 is a part used to integrate a pair of drainage portions 22, 22, and is rectangular in plan view. In the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, a portion of the body portion 21 is located below the front glass panel 11, and another portion of the body portion 21 is located below the rear glass panel 12. In this embodiment, the body portion 21 includes: a bottom 21a extending in the vehicle width direction Y; a wall portion 21b erected from the front end side of the bottom 21a in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle; and a wall portion 21c erected from the rear end side of the bottom 21a in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The bottom 21a is used, for example, to catch water that seeps into the vehicle 1 through the gap between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12. Viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the bottom 21a has an upwardly projecting curved shape, which is considered from the angle of facilitating the diversion of water on the bottom 21a to the drainage portions 22. In other words, in the vehicle width direction Y, the central portion of the bottom 21a is located above the end portions of the bottom 21a. Furthermore, the bottom 21a slopes downward from the central portion to both ends. Wall portions 21b and 21c are used to limit accidental water leakage from the bottom 21a, and they extend in the same manner as the bottom 21a in the vehicle width direction Y. Furthermore, by providing walls 21b and 21c on the body portion 21, the rigidity of the body portion 21 can be enhanced. The height of walls 21b and 21c is not particularly limited, as long as it does not affect other components. Moreover, walls 21b and 21c do not necessarily need to be provided on the body portion 21.

[0039] Each of the drainage sections 22, 22 is used to discharge water flowing into the body section 21 to the outside. In the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the size of the drainage section 22 is larger than the size of the body section 21, a portion of the drainage section 22 is located further forward of the vehicle than the body section 21, and another portion of the drainage section 22 is located further rearward of the vehicle than the body section 21. Each drainage section 22 includes: a body section 31, a first end section 32, a second end section 33, a first wall section 34, a second wall section 35, a third wall section 36, a gripping section 37, a limiting section 38, and a retaining section 39. In this embodiment, the first end section 32 and the second end section 33 have different shapes, but are not limited thereto.

[0040] The main body 31 is a portion for catching water flowing out of the main body 21, and extends in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle while connected to the main body 21. At least a portion of the main body 31 may be located below the edge of the opening 3. In this case, the main body 31 can effectively catch water that seeps into the vehicle 1 from the edge of the opening 3. The main body 31 includes a drainage channel 41 and reinforcing portions 42 and 43. The drainage channel 41 is the portion that demonstrates the main function of the main body 31 (i.e., catching water flowing out of the main body 21). The drainage channel 41 is located below the main body 21 to facilitate the drainage of water from the main body 21 to the main body 31. Viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the top surface 41a of the drainage channel 41 is, for example, generally V-shaped. Downwardly protruding portions 41c and 41d are provided on the bottom surface 41b of the drainage channel. In the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the protrusion 41c is provided at the front end 31a of the main body 31, and the protrusion 41d is provided at the rear end 31b of the main body 31. The reinforcement is provided to, for example, enhance the rigidity of the drainage channel 41. Reinforcement 42 connects the main body 21 to the front side of the drainage channel 41 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, and another reinforcement 43 connects the main body 21 to the rear side of the drainage channel 41 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. From a top view, reinforcements 42 and 43 are approximately triangular, but this is not a limitation. Each reinforcement 42, 43 overlaps with, or is located at, the outer periphery of, the rear corner (rear corner) of the front glass panel 11 and the front corner (front corner) of the rear glass panel 12. The outer periphery of the rear and front corners forms a generally T-shaped gap, through which water is likely to seep into the interior of the vehicle 1. Therefore, in this embodiment, reinforcements 42 and 43 are provided on the drainage member 14 so that water seeping into the interior of the vehicle 1 from this gap can be caught not only by the main body 21 but also by the reinforcements 42 and 43.

[0041] Figure 4 (a) is an enlarged oblique view of a portion of the drainage section. (See diagram below.) Figure 3 (a) and (b) and Figure 4As shown in (a), the first end portion 32 is the portion that drains water from the drain section 22 to the outside and is connected to the front end 31a of the main body portion 31. For example, as can be seen from the top view, the first end portion 32 is molded into, for example, a beak shape. At least a portion of the first end portion 32 tapers towards the front of the vehicle and is located below the main body portion 31. For example, when viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the first end portion 32 is approximately V-shaped, similar to the drain channel 41. The first end portion 32 includes: a first inclined portion 51, a second inclined portion 52, and a junction 53 between the first inclined portion 51 and the second inclined portion 52. The first inclined portion 51 is the portion connected to the front end 31a of the main body portion 31, extending to the junction 53 and extending downward from the front end 31a towards the front of the vehicle. The second inclined portion 52 is the portion extending downward from the junction 53 towards the front of the vehicle. The end 52a of the second inclined portion 52 is located above the drain groove 15b of the sunroof side rail 15. A downwardly protruding protrusion 52b is provided at the end 52a. By providing the protrusion 52b, water discharged from the first end portion 32 is guided to the drainage channel 15b through the surface 52c of the protrusion 52b. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the movement of water discharged from the first end portion 32 around the rear of the vehicle via the back of the second inclined portion 52. From an advantageous angle of suppressing water around, the surface 52c of the protrusion 52b closest to the front of the vehicle can be orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The protrusion 52b of the end 52a can contact the drainage channel 15b so that water reaching the first end portion 32 can reliably reach the drainage channel 15b. The junction 53 is the portion connecting the first inclined portion 51 and the second inclined portion 52. In this embodiment, the inclination angle of the first inclined portion 51 is not constant, while the inclination angle of the second inclined portion 52 is constant, but this is not a limitation. Furthermore, the inclination angle of the second inclined portion 52 is gentler than the inclination angle of the first inclined portion 51, but this is not a limitation either.

[0042] Figure 4 (b) is an enlarged oblique view of different parts of the drainage system. For example... Figure 3 (a) and (b) and Figure 4As shown in (b), the second end portion 33 is the portion that drains water from the drain section 22 to the outside and is connected to the rear end 31b of the main body portion 31. At least a portion of the second end portion 33 tapers toward the rear of the vehicle and is located below the main body portion 31. For example, viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the second end portion 33 is essentially V-shaped, similar to the drain channel 41. The second end portion 33 includes: a first inclined portion 61, a second inclined portion 62, and a junction 63 between the first inclined portion 61 and the second inclined portion 62. The first inclined portion 61 is the portion connected to the rear end 31b of the main body portion 31, extending to the junction 63 and extending downward toward the rear of the vehicle from the rear end 31b. The second inclined portion 62 is the portion extending downward toward the rear of the vehicle from the junction 63. The end 62a of the second inclined portion 62 is located above the drain groove 15b of the sunroof side rail 15. A downwardly protruding protrusion 62b is provided at the end 62a. By providing the protrusion 62b, water discharged from the second end portion 33 can be guided to the drainage channel 15b through the surface 62c of the protrusion 62b. Therefore, the situation where water discharged from the second end portion 33 flows around to the front of the vehicle via the back of the second inclined portion 62 can be suppressed. From an advantageous angle of suppressing water flow around, the surface 62c of the protrusion 62b closest to the rear of the vehicle can be orthogonal or substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The protrusion 62b of the end 62a can contact the drainage channel 15b so that water reaching the second end portion 33 can reliably reach the drainage channel 15b. The junction 63 is the portion connecting the first inclined portion 61 and the second inclined portion 62. In this embodiment, the inclination angle of the first inclined portion 61 is not constant, while the inclination angle of the second inclined portion 62 is constant, but this is not a limitation. Furthermore, the inclination angle of the second inclined portion 62 is gentler than that of the first inclined portion 61, but this is not a limitation either. Furthermore, the inclination of the second inclined portion 52 included at the first end portion 32 is steeper than the inclination of the second inclined portion 62 included at the second end portion 33, but it is not limited thereto.

[0043] The first wall portion 34 is used to restrict water flowing out of the main body portion 31 that does not pass through the first end portion 32 or the second end portion 33. It extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction X and the vehicle vertical direction Z. The first wall portion 34 also has the function of suppressing the outflow of water flowing in from the main body portion 21 and changing the direction of water flow to the vehicle longitudinal direction X. In addition, the rigidity of the main body portion 31 can be strengthened by providing the first wall portion 34 on the main body portion 31. The first wall portion 34 is located on the side of the main body portion 31 opposite to the main body portion 21 in the vehicle width direction Y. The first wall portion 34 is located on the outermost side of the drainage portion 22 in the vehicle width direction Y. The first wall portion 34 stands upright on the main body portion 31, the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33. In the vehicle longitudinal direction X, one end 34a of the first wall portion 34 is located at the end of the first end portion 32 (the end 52a of the second inclined portion 52), and the other end 34b of the first wall portion 34 is located at the end of the second end portion 33 (the end 62a of the second inclined portion 62). There is no particular limitation on the height of the first wall section 34, as long as it does not affect other components.

[0044] The second wall portion 35, like the first wall portion 34, is used to restrict water flow from the main body portion 31. It extends in the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z of the vehicle. In the width direction Y, the second wall portion 35 is located on the side of the main body portion 31 opposite to the first wall portion 34 and is further forward than the main body portion 21. The second wall portion 35 is located at the innermost side of the drainage portion 22 in the width direction Y. The second wall portion 35 is erected on the main body portion 31 and the first end portion 32. A portion of the second wall portion 35 is erected on the drainage channel 41 of the main body portion 31, and another portion is erected on the reinforcement portion 42 of the main body portion 31. In the longitudinal direction X, one end 35a of the second wall portion 35 is located on the reinforcement portion 42 included on the main body portion 31, and the other end 35b of the second wall portion 35 is located at the end of the first end portion 32 (the end 52a of the second inclined portion 52). From the perspective of the strength of the main body 31, one end 35a is connected to the wall portion 21b of the main body 21, but this is not a limitation. The height of the second wall portion 35 is not particularly limited, as long as it does not affect other components.

[0045] The third wall portion 36, like the first wall portion 34, is used to restrict water flow from the main body portion 31, and it extends in the longitudinal direction X and the vertical direction Z of the vehicle. In the width direction Y of the vehicle, the third wall portion 36 is located on the side of the main body portion 31 opposite to the first wall portion 34, and is further rearward than the main body portion 21. Like the second wall portion 35, the third wall portion 36 is located at the innermost side of the drainage portion 22 in the width direction Y. The third wall portion 36 is erected on the main body portion 31 and the second end portion 33. A portion of the third wall portion 36 is erected on the drainage channel 41 of the main body portion 31, and another portion is erected on the reinforcement portion 43 of the main body portion 31. In the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, one end 36a of the third wall portion 36 is located on the reinforcement portion 43 included on the main body portion 31, and the other end 36b of the third wall portion 36 is located above the second end portion 33. From the perspective of the strength of the main body 31, one end 36a is connected to the wall 21c of the main body 21, but is not limited thereto. The other end 36b is located between the main body 31 and the end of the second end portion 33 (the end 62a of the second inclined portion 62). In other words, the position of the other end 36b is closer to the front of the vehicle than the other end 34b of the first wall portion 34. The height of the third wall portion 36 is not particularly limited, as long as it does not affect other components.

[0046] The gripping portion 37 is the part used to grip another component when the drainage component 14 is mounted on it (described in detail later). The gripping portion 37 is located below the main body portion 31 and is further rearward in the vehicle longitudinal direction X than the main body portion 21. In this embodiment, a portion of the gripping portion 37 extends from the second end portion 33 towards the front of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto. The gripping portion 37 includes a receiving portion 37a for receiving the other component described above, and a free end 37b extending from the lower end of the junction portion 63 towards the front of the vehicle. The receiving portion 37a has a surface located on the back side of the first inclined portion 61 in the vehicle longitudinal direction X. The free end 37b is a portion capable of elastic deformation to restrict downward movement of the drainage component 14 when it is mounted on another component; it is located below the receiving portion 37a. The end of the free end 37b extends upward and is located below the protrusion 41d of the drainage channel 41. For example, when the drainage component 14 is installed on another component, the other component is sandwiched between the free end 37b and the protrusion 41d, while simultaneously abutting against the receiving part 37a.

[0047] The limiting part 38 is used to restrict the movement of the drainage member 14 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle when the drainage member 14 is mounted on another member. The limiting part 38 is located below the main body 31 and is further forward of the vehicle than the main body 21 in the longitudinal direction X. In this embodiment, the limiting part 38 protrudes from the first end part 32 toward the rear of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto.

[0048] The retaining portion 39 is used to apply a biasing force to other components on which the drainage member 14 is mounted (described in detail later). The retaining portion 39 is located below the main body portion 31, further forward of the vehicle than the main body portion 21. In this embodiment, the retaining portion 39 extends from the first end portion 32 toward the rear of the vehicle, but is not limited thereto. The retaining portion 39 may be shaped like a claw or hook and is elastically deformable. The retaining portion 39 includes a bottom end portion 39a extending from the lower end of the junction portion 53 toward the rear of the vehicle, and a biasing portion 39b extending upward and toward the rear of the vehicle from the end of the bottom end portion 39a. The biasing portion 39b is the portion that demonstrates the function of the retaining portion 39. For example, the biasing portion 39b is capable of elastic deformation, thereby pivoting around the bottom end portion 39a when viewed in the vehicle width direction Y. A protrusion or thickening may be provided at the end of the biasing portion 39b to advantageously transmit the biasing force to the other components.

[0049] The following will refer to Figure 5 (a) and (b) illustrate the case where the drainage member 14 is mounted on another member. In the following description, the other member is a reinforcement member that is included on the vehicle 1 and extends in the vehicle width direction Y to cross the opening 3 on the vehicle 1. Figure 5 (a) is an enlarged view of the main part of the oblique view of the drainage component installed on the reinforcement. Figure 5 (b) is along Figure 5 (a) End view of the β-β line.

[0050] like Figure 5 As shown in (a) and (b), the reinforcement member 100 is a reinforcing component mounted on the frame or the like of the vehicle 1, and is, for example, a machined metal plate or alloy plate. In this embodiment, the reinforcement member 100 is I-shaped in the top view. Therefore, the reinforcement member 100 includes a body portion 101 and a pair of wide body portions 102, 102 connected to both ends of the body portion 101 in the vehicle width direction Y. From the perspective of strengthening the rigidity of the reinforcement member 100, the cross-section of the reinforcement member 100 may be, for example, cap-shaped. In this embodiment, the cross-sectional shape of the body portion 101 and the cross-sectional shape of each wide body portion 102 are different cap shapes, but it is not limited to this. It should be noted that the body portion 101 and the pair of wide body portions 102, 102 are seamlessly connected.

[0051] The body portion 101 is the part that displays the function of the reinforcement member 100, and it is located below the body portion 21 of the drainage member 14. For example, the body portion 101 is generally rectangular in plan view, but is not limited to this. A gap is at least partially provided between the body portion 101 and the body portion 21. The wide body portion 102 constitutes a mounting receiving portion for mounting the drainage member 14, and it is located below the main body portion 31 of the drainage portion 22 included in the drainage member 14. The wide body portion 102 can also be used as a part for mounting the reinforcement member 100 to the frame or the like of the vehicle 1. In plan view, the dimension of the wide body portion 102 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle may be longer than the dimension of the body portion 101 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The wide body portion 102 is provided with a plurality of openings O, which can be inserted with bolts, etc. In addition, the wide body portion 102 also includes: a channel portion 111, a flange portion 112 which is further forward of the vehicle than the channel portion 111, and a flange portion 113 which is further rearward of the vehicle than the channel portion 111. The channel portion 111 and each flange portion 112, 113 extend in the vehicle width direction Y. In this embodiment, a deformable impact-absorbing member 121, such as non-woven fabric or sponge, is provided on the flange portion 112 and flange portion 113. Misalignment of the drainage member 14 and the reinforcement member 100 caused by vibrations of the vehicle 1 can also be suppressed by the material of the impact-absorbing member 121. Furthermore, the presence of the impact-absorbing member 121 can also reduce the sound generated at the contact portion between the drainage member 14 and the reinforcement member 100.

[0052] When the drainage member 14 is installed on the reinforcement member 100, the flange portion 113 is first inserted into the gripping portion 37. In this way, the gripping portion 37 grips the flange portion 113 by the impact absorbing member 121. At this time, the end of the flange portion 113 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle abuts against the receiving portion 37a of the gripping portion 37 by the impact absorbing member 121. Therefore, the gripping portion 37 also serves to restrict the movement of the reinforcement member 100. Then, the reinforcement member 100 is engaged with the drainage member 14 so that the wide body portion 102 is held between the gripping portion 37 and the limiting portion 38. Therefore, the end of the flange portion 112 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle abuts against the limiting portion 38. Then, the offset portion 39b of the retaining portion 39 undergoes elastic deformation, thereby moving further forward of the vehicle than the flange portion 112, and the end of the offset portion 39b abuts against the flange portion 112 by the impact absorbing member 121. At this time, the aforementioned end is located below the first plate 151, which will be described later, and is fixed by the flange portion 112. Therefore, if the drainage member 14 and the reinforcement member 100 attempt to separate in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle, the upward movement of the drainage member 14 and the downward movement of the reinforcement member 100 will be hindered by the retaining portion 39. Therefore, the separation of the flange portion 112 and the front part of the drainage member 14 in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle can be prevented by the drainage channel 41 and the retaining portion 39.

[0053] As described above, because the bias portion 39b elastically deforms to approach the first end portion 32, the bias portion 39b of the retaining portion 39 is further forward of the vehicle than the flange portion 112. In this case, the bias portion 39b attempts to return to its original shape by releasing the force applied to it, and the bias portion 39b impacts the impact absorbing member 121 on the flange portion 112. In this way, the retaining portion 39 applies a biasing force toward the rear of the vehicle to the flange portion 112, and the end of the flange portion 113 impacts the receiving portion 37a. Therefore, in this embodiment, the retaining portion 39 can also be used as a limiting portion to restrict the movement of the reinforcement 100 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle.

[0054] In this embodiment, the reinforcement 100 includes a first plate 151 and a second plate 152 located below the first plate 151. The first plate 151 and the second plate 152 are I-shaped in a top view and overlap each other in the vertical Z direction of the vehicle. Both the first plate 151 and the second plate 152 are, for example, machined metal plates or alloy plates, with a cap-shaped cross-section. Only the first plate 151 of the reinforcement 100 is visible in the top view, but this is not a limitation. From the perspective of enhancing the rigidity of the reinforcement 100, the first plate 151 and the second plate 152 can be integrally formed by known methods. The first plate 151 includes a plate-shaped section 151a (first plate-shaped section) and a plate-shaped section 151b, the former forming part of a flange portion 112 and the latter forming part of a flange portion 113. The second plate 152 includes plate-shaped sections 152a (second plate-shaped sections) that form different parts of the flange portion 112 and plate-shaped sections 152b that form different parts of the flange portion 113.

[0055] Plate-shaped sections 151a and 152a face the first end portion 32 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and are in close contact with each other in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle without gaps. Plate-shaped section 151a protrudes further forward of the vehicle than plate-shaped section 152a. In other words, in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, the ends of plate-shaped sections 151a and 152a are not aligned with each other. Therefore, the ends of plate-shaped sections 151a and 152a in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle provide steps. When the drainage member 14 is installed on the reinforcement member 100, the biasing portion 39b of the retaining portion 39 is squeezed into this step. Specifically, as described above, the biasing portion 39b is located below plate-shaped section 151a and abuts against plate-shaped section 152a by the impact absorbing member 121.

[0056] Plate-shaped sections 151b and 152b face the second end portion 33 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and are in close contact with each other in the vertical direction Z of the vehicle without gaps. The ends of plate-shaped sections 151b and 152b in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle are aligned. When the drainage member 14 is installed on the reinforcement member 100, the gripping part 37 grips the plate-shaped sections 151b and 152b through the impact absorption member 121.

[0057] According to the above embodiment, the drainage member 14 is I-shaped in top view and is installed on the vehicle 1 across the opening 3 (sunroof opening). This drainage member 14 is positioned below the gap between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 of the sunroof 10, allowing water seeping into the passenger compartment from between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12 to be caught by the body portion 21. Furthermore, each of the pair of drainage portions 22, 22 has a main body portion 31, which is connected to one end of the body portion 21 extending in the vehicle width direction Y and extending in the vehicle longitudinal direction X. Therefore, the main body portions 31 are both located below the edge of the opening 3, thereby preventing water from seeping into the passenger compartment from between the roof panel 2 and the sunroof 10. Thus, this single drainage member 14 prevents water from entering the passenger compartment from the edge of the opening 3 and also prevents water from entering the passenger compartment from between the front glass panel 11 and the rear glass panel 12. Furthermore, each of the drainage sections 22, 22 includes a wall 34 erected on the main body 31, the first wall being located on the side of the main body 31 opposite to the main body 21 in the vehicle width direction Y. Therefore, for example, water flowing from the main body 21 to the drainage section 22 in the vehicle width direction Y will impact the first wall 34. Thus, this water is unlikely to flow out of the main body 31, but rather easily flows to the first end portion 32 and / or the second end portion 33. In this way, water on the drainage member 22 can be discharged through the first end portion 32 and / or the second end portion 33. Furthermore, external leakage of water from the main body 31 due to vehicle vibration or other reasons can be suppressed.

[0058] In this embodiment, the first end portion 32 tapers towards the front of the vehicle, and the second end portion 33 tapers towards the rear of the vehicle. Therefore, both the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33 streamline the water flow and increase its velocity. Viewed from the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, both the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33 are essentially V-shaped, thus concentrating the water in the central portion of the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33 in the width direction Y of the vehicle. Consequently, the water flows more easily in a straight line through the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33, rather than meandering, resulting in a more streamlined flow and further increasing the velocity. In this way, water reaching the drain portion 22 is more readily discharged through the first end portion 32 and / or the second end portion 33 to the central portion of the drain trough 15b.

[0059] In this embodiment, each of the drainage portions 22, 22 further includes: a second wall portion 35, which stands upright on the main body portion 31 and is located further forward of the vehicle than the main body portion 21, on the side of the main body portion 31 opposite to the first wall portion 34 in the vehicle width direction Y; and a third wall portion 36, which stands upright on the main body portion 31 and is located further rearward of the vehicle than the main body portion 21, on the side of the main body portion 31 opposite to the first wall portion 34 in the vehicle width direction Y; and, in the vehicle longitudinal direction X: one end 34a of the first wall portion 34 is located at the end of the first end portion 32, the other end 34b of the first wall portion 34 is located at the end of the second end portion 33, one end 35a of the second wall portion 35 is located on the main body portion 31, the other end 35b of the second wall portion 35 is located at the end of the first end portion 32, one end 36a of the third wall portion 36 is located on the main body portion 31, and the other end 36b of the third wall portion 36 is located between the main body portion 31 and the second end portion 33 in the vehicle longitudinal direction X. In this case, external water leakage on the main body 31 caused by vehicle vibration and other reasons can be effectively suppressed.

[0060] In this embodiment, a downwardly protruding protrusion 52b is provided at the end 52a of the first end portion 32. Therefore, water reaching the end 52a of the first end portion 32 will be discharged through the protrusion 52b. This prevents drainage from flowing around to the rear side via the back of the first inclined portion 52, and the direction of water discharged from the end 52a is easily guided to the front of the vehicle, which is the desired direction. Furthermore, a downwardly protruding protrusion 62b is also provided at the end 62a of the second end portion 33. Therefore, water reaching the end 62a of the second end portion 33 will be discharged through the protrusion 62b. This prevents drainage from flowing around to the rear side via the back of the second inclined portion 62, and the direction of drainage from the end 62a is easily guided to the rear of the vehicle, which is also the desired direction.

[0061] In this embodiment, the drainage member 14 is mounted on the reinforcement member 100, which is included in the vehicle 1 and extends in the vehicle width direction Y. Each of the drainage portions 22, 22 includes: a gripping portion 37, positioned below the main body portion 31 and further rearward than the main body portion 31, gripping the reinforcement member 100; and a limiting portion 38, positioned below the main body portion 31 and further forward than the gripping portion 37, limiting the movement of the reinforcement member 100 in the vehicle longitudinal direction X. Therefore, the drainage member 14 can be fixed to the reinforcement member 100 by the gripping portion 37 and the limiting portion 38, thus suppressing an increase in the number of components. Furthermore, since the drainage member 14 is attached to the reinforcement member 100, the drainage member 14 and the reinforcement member 100 can be considered as a single component. Therefore, the space between the drainage member 14 and the reinforcement member 100 no longer needs to be considered during the design phase. Consequently, this space is no longer needed inside the vehicle 1 where the sunroof 10 is installed, allowing the sunroof 10 to be made thinner. Furthermore, the design of the sunroof can be simplified.

[0062] For example, when using the drainage component described in Patent Document 1, the drainage component and the reinforcing component are separate (see Patent Document 1). Figure 3 (etc.). In this case, it is necessary to consider the space between the drainage member and the reinforcing member. In contrast, the advantage of this embodiment is that the aforementioned space does not need to be considered. Furthermore, the drainage member described in Patent Document 1 is fixed only by suspension. Therefore, if the drainage member increases in size with the increase of the skylight, etc., the end of the drainage member may sag. Therefore, when considering the space in Patent Document 1, it is also necessary to consider the sag of the drainage member, etc. In contrast, according to this embodiment, as described above, the drainage member 14 is fixed to the reinforcing member 100. Therefore, the advantage of this embodiment is that the sag of the drainage member 14 does not need to be considered. Furthermore, even if the reinforcing member 100 is made larger from the perspective of improving strength, the drainage member 14 can be set to match the reinforcing member 100.

[0063] In this embodiment, the reinforcement 100 includes a plate-shaped section 151a facing the first end portion 32 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, and a plate-shaped section 152a facing the first end portion 32 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle and located below the plate-shaped section 151a. The plate-shaped section 151a protrudes further forward of the vehicle than the plate-shaped section 152a. The retaining portion 39 is located below the plate-shaped section 151a and applies a biasing force to the plate-shaped section 152a. In this case, since the plate-shaped section 151a hinders the upward movement of the retaining portion 39, misalignment of the retaining portion 39 caused by vibrations of the vehicle 1 can be suppressed.

[0064] The following will refer to Figure 6-8The following describes variations of the above embodiments. In the variations below, parts identical to those in the above embodiments will not be described again. Therefore, the following description will focus primarily on the parts that differ from the above embodiments.

[0065] Figure 6 This is a schematic oblique view showing the main parts of the drainage component according to the first variant example. Figure 6 As shown, the drainage component 14A is a molded part integrally molded with the reinforcement 100. The drainage component 14A is a molded part formed by a metal mold that can accommodate the reinforcement 100, etc. Therefore, the body portion 21A and the drainage portion 22A included in the drainage component 14A are directly formed on the first plate 151 of the reinforcement 100. Therefore, unlike the embodiment described above, the gripping portion 37 and the holding portion 39 are not formed on the drainage portion 22A.

[0066] The drainage member 14A according to the first variant example described above also has the same function and effect as the embodiment described above. Furthermore, the first variant example can fill the gap between the body portion 21A and the first plate 151 with resin. Therefore, the rigidity of the body portion 21A can be further improved, thereby suppressing sagging of the central portion of the body portion 21A. In addition, since it is no longer necessary to provide gripping parts or the like for connection with the reinforcement 100 on the drainage member 14A, it is not necessary to provide impact-absorbing members (buffering materials) on the gripping parts or the like. Therefore, the number of members can also be reduced.

[0067] Figure 7 This is a schematic oblique view showing the main part of the drainage component and the part of the skylight side rail according to the second variant example. Figure 7 As shown, the drainage component 14B is mounted on a pair of sunroof side rails 15A. In the second variant example, the drainage component 14B and the sunroof side rails 15A are connected by fasteners FM, such as screws or nuts and bolts. The fasteners FM are inserted through openings (not shown) in the first wall portion 34A and connecting portions 200a and 200b fixed to the sunroof side rails 15A. Here, the drainage portion 22B is fixed to the drainage channel 15b. The connecting portion 200a is located between the body portion 21 and the first end portion 32 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, and the connecting portion 200b is located between the body portion 21 and the second end portion 33 in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. At least one of the first end portion 32 and the second end portion 33 can contact the drainage channel 15b.

[0068] The drainage member 14B according to the second variant example described above also has the same function and effect as in the above embodiment. It should be noted that the drainage member 14B and the sunroof side rail 15A can also be connected without using fasteners FM. For example, a locking part that locks to the sunroof side rail can be provided on the drainage member, or a locking part that locks to the drainage member can be provided on the sunroof side rail.

[0069] Figure 8 This is a schematic end view showing the main parts of the drainage component and the main parts of the reinforcement according to the third variant example. Figure 8 As shown, unlike the above embodiment, the drainage section 22C in the drainage member 14C does not include the gripping section 37 facing the rear of the vehicle, nor does it include the limiting section 38 and the retaining section 39 facing the front of the vehicle (see...). Figure 3 (b)). In contrast, the drainage section 22C includes a gripping section 71, a hook section 72, and a latching section 73. Furthermore, on the wide body section 102A of the reinforcement member 100A on which the drainage member 14C is mounted, an opening 112a for the drainage member 14C, different from the opening O, is provided on the flange section 112A, and an opening 113a for the drainage member 14C, different from the opening O, is provided on the flange section 113A.

[0070] When the drainage member 14C is mounted on another member, the gripping part 71 constitutes a portion that grips that other member (described in detail later). The gripping part 71 is located below the main body 31A and between the first end portion 32 and the opening 112a in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. The gripping part 71 includes: a receiving portion 71a for receiving other members, and a free end 71b extending from the lower end of the receiving portion 71a toward the rear of the vehicle. The receiving portion 71a is a portion that protrudes downward from the bottom surface 41b of the drainage channel 41. When the drainage member 14C is mounted on another member, the lower end of the receiving portion 71a is located below that other member. The free end 71b is a portion capable of elastic deformation, which can inhibit downward movement of the member when the drainage member 14C is mounted on another member. A portion of the free end 71b extends upward and is located below the protrusion 41c of the drainage channel 41. For example, when the drainage component 14C is installed on another component, the other component is sandwiched between the free end 71b and the protrusion 41c, and also abuts against the receiving part 71a.

[0071] When the drainage component 14C is mounted on another component, the hook 72 is a rigid part used to restrict the movement of that other component in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle. Therefore, the hook 72 can be used as a restraining part of the drainage component 14C. The hook 72 protrudes downward from the bottom surface 41b of the drainage channel 41. The shape of the hook 72 is not particularly limited. The side of the hook 72 facing the front of the vehicle can be orthogonal or substantially orthogonal relative to the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle, which is beneficial for demonstrating the effect of the hook 72 in restricting the movement of the other component.

[0072] The latching portion 73 is the part that latches with another component when the drain member 14C is mounted on that component (described in detail later). The latching portion 73 is located below the main body 31A and further rearward than the hook portion 72. The latching portion 73 includes a bottom end portion 73a projecting downward from the bottom surface 41b of the drain channel 41, and a free end portion 73b extending from the lower end of the bottom end portion 73a toward the rear of the vehicle. When the drain member 14C is mounted on another component, the lower end of the bottom end portion 73a is located below that other component. The free end portion 73b is a resiliently deformable portion that, when the drain member 14C is mounted on another component, can inhibit downward movement of the other component. A portion of the free end portion 73b extends upward and is located below the protrusion 41d of the drain channel 41. For example, when the drain member 14C is mounted on another component, that other component is sandwiched between the free end portion 73b and the protrusion 41d.

[0073] When the drainage member 14C is installed on the reinforcement member 100A, the flange portion 112A is inserted into the gripping portion 71. Therefore, the gripping portion 71 grips the flange portion 112A via the impact-absorbing member 121. Here, the flange portion 112A abuts against the receiving portion 71a of the gripping portion 71 at its end in the longitudinal direction X of the vehicle via the impact-absorbing member 121. Therefore, the gripping portion 71 also functions as a limiting part to restrict the movement of the reinforcement member 100A. Furthermore, the latching portion 73 is inserted through the opening 113a, and the hook portion 72 is received within the opening 112a, and the latching portion 73 is latched onto the flange portion 113A. At this time, the hook portion 72 abuts against the edge of the opening 112a, and the bottom end portion 73a abuts against the edge of the opening 113a.

[0074] According to the third variant example described above, the drainage member 14C can be easily installed onto the reinforcement member 100A and has the same function and effect as the embodiment described above. Furthermore, the size of the portion of the drainage member 22C overlapping with the reinforcement member 100A in the vehicle's vertical direction Z can be reduced. Therefore, the drainage member 14C can become more compact. It should be noted that in the third variant example, the gripping portion 71 and the hook portion 72 are positioned further forward of the vehicle than the latch portion 73, but this is not a limitation. For example, the latch portion 73 can be positioned facing forward of the vehicle, while the gripping portion 71 and the hook portion 72 can be positioned further rearward of the vehicle than the latch portion 73. In this case, the latch portion 73 can be inserted through the opening 112a, and the hook portion 72 can be received into the opening 113a. Furthermore, the latch portion 73 can also be used as a gripping portion for gripping the flange portion 112a or the flange portion 113a. That is, the gripping portion can be positioned on the side opposite to the hook portion 72 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction X.

[0075] According to one aspect of the invention, the drainage member for a sunroof is not limited to the embodiments and variations described above. For example, the drainage member can be used in a vehicle. Furthermore, the drainage members in the embodiments and variations described above are I-shaped in plan view, but are not limited thereto. For example, the drainage member may be C-shaped or S-shaped in plan view. For example, when the drainage member is C-shaped in plan view, the drainage section includes only one of the first end portion and the second end portion. For example, when the drainage member is C-shaped in plan view, one drainage section includes only one of the first end portion and the second end portion, while the other drainage section includes only the other of the first end portion and the second end portion.

[0076] In the above embodiments and variations, the shapes of the first end portion and the second end portion are different, but this is not a limitation. For example, the shape of the second end portion may be the same as the shape of the first end portion, or the shape of the first end portion may be the same as the shape of the second end portion. Alternatively, the second end portion may be connected to the front end of the main body portion, while the first end portion may be connected to the rear end of the main body portion.

[0077] In the above embodiments and variations, the downwardly protruding protrusions are respectively provided at the ends of the first end portion and the second end portion, but are not limited thereto. For example, the downwardly protruding protrusions may be provided at the end of only one of the first end portion and the second end portion.

[0078] In the above embodiments, the limiting portion and the retaining portion extend from the rear portion of the first end portion, but this is not a limitation. For example, as... Figure 9 As shown, the retaining portion 39 may extend only from the rear of the first end portion 32, without providing a limiting portion on the main body portion 31B. In this case, the retaining portion 39 can function as a limiting portion. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the retaining portion applies a biasing force to the reinforcement, but is not limited to this. The retaining portion does not necessarily apply a biasing force to the reinforcement. In this case, the retaining portion may include a rigid portion that can pivot about the bottom end portion, rather than including a biasing portion that can be elastically deformed.

[0079] In the above embodiments and variations, the reinforcing member includes a first plate and a second plate, but is not limited thereto. For example, the reinforcing member can be a single machined plate. In this case, the thickness difference of the reinforcing member is often smaller than that of a reinforcing member formed by two plates. Therefore, installation defects in the drainage component caused by the thickness of the reinforcing member are less likely to occur. Furthermore, when a retaining part is provided on the drainage component, the step of providing the retaining part can be performed on the single plate.

[0080] List of reference numerals

[0081] 1...Vehicle; 2...Roof panel; 3...Opening (sunroof opening); 10...Sunroof; 11...Front glass panel; 12...Rear glass panel; 14, 14A, 14B...Drainage components; 15, 15A...Sunroof side rails; 15b...Drainage channel; 21, 21A...Main body; 22, 22A, 22B, 22C...Drainage section; 31, 31A...Main body; 31a...Front end; 31b...Rear end; 32...First end section; 33...Second end section; 34, 34A...First wall section; 34a, 35a, 36a...One end; 34b, 35b, 36b...The other end; 35...Second... 36... Third wall portion; 37... Grip portion; 37a... Receiving portion; 37b... Free end; 38... Restricting portion; 39... Holding portion; 39a... Bottom end portion; 39b... Offset portion; 100... Reinforcing member; 101... Body portion; 102... Wide body portion; 111... Channel portion; 112, 112a... Flange portion; 112a... Opening; 113, 113A... Flange portion; 113a... Opening; 121... Impact absorbing member; 151... First plate; 151a... Plate-shaped section (first plate-shaped section); 151b... Plate-shaped section (second plate-shaped section); 152... Second plate.

Claims

1. A drainage component for a sunroof, which is I-shaped in a top view and is installed on a vehicle to span the sunroof opening. The drainage components for the skylight include: The main body extending in the vehicle width direction; as well as A pair of drainage sections located on both sides of the main body in the vehicle width direction. Each of these drainage sections includes: A main body portion connected to the main body portion and extending in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; A first end portion connected to the front end of the main body in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; The second end portion connected to the rear end of the main body in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle; and The first wall portion, located on the side of the main body portion opposite to the body portion in the vehicle width direction, and At least a portion of the first end portion and at least a portion of the second end portion are both located below the main body portion. Both the first end portion and the second end portion are configured for drainage. Each of the pair of drainage sections further includes: The second wall portion is located further forward of the vehicle than the main body portion, and is situated on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction; and The third wall portion is located further rearward than the main body portion and is situated on the side of the main body portion opposite to the first wall portion in the vehicle width direction. In the longitudinal direction of the vehicle: One end of the first wall portion is located at the end of the first end portion; The other end of the first wall portion is located at the end of the second end portion; One end of the second wall portion and one end of the third wall portion are both located on the main body portion; and The other end of the second wall portion is located at the end of the first end portion, and / or the other end of the third wall portion is located at the end of the second end portion.

2. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1, wherein, The first end tapers towards the front of the vehicle, and the second end tapers towards the rear of the vehicle.

3. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, A downwardly protruding protrusion is provided at the end of at least one of the first end portion and the second end portion.

4. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drainage component for the sunroof is mounted on a reinforcement member included in the vehicle and extending in the vehicle width direction. Each of the two drainage sections further includes: The gripping part, which is located below the main body in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and grips the reinforcement; and A limiting part is located below the main body in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and restricts the movement of the reinforcement in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

5. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drainage component for the sunroof is a molded part integrally molded with a reinforcement included in the vehicle and extending in the vehicle width direction.

6. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drainage components for the skylight are mounted on a pair of side rails included within the skylight. Each of these drainage components is connected to a corresponding side rail.

7. The drainage component for a skylight according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The drainage component for the sunroof is mounted on a reinforcement member included in the vehicle and extending in the vehicle width direction. Each of the two drainage sections includes: A gripping part, located at one of the front or rear of the vehicle, below the main body and gripping the reinforcement; and The hook portion, located at the other of the front and rear sections of the vehicle relative to the gripping portion, protrudes downward from the bottom surface of the main body portion, and The hook is located inside an opening in the reinforcement.

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