Roof module with interior component, roof module and method for producing a roof module with an interior component

Abstract

The object is to improve the maintainability of a transmission member or a roof side device disposed between a roof panel and a roof interior member. The roof interior member is a roof interior member that covers a roof panel of a vehicle from a passenger compartment side, wherein a plurality of divided roof interior members are provided, and the plurality of divided roof interior members are formed in a shape that covers the roof panel from the passenger compartment side as a continuous body that is continuously connected in a state of extending to different regions of the roof panel.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a roof interior component, a roof module with an interior component, a roof module, and a method for manufacturing a roof module with an interior component. Background Technology

[0002] Patent document 1 discloses a structure in which a wire harness assembly formed in the shape of a plate is disposed between the roof and the roof liner.

[0003] Existing technical documents

[0004] Patent documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-90229 Summary of the Invention

[0006] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] In the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1, when performing maintenance work to replace the transmission components or roof-side equipment disposed between the roof and the roof liner, it is necessary to peel off the roof liner. Since the roof liner extends into the entire roof, the operation of peeling off the roof liner is difficult, resulting in poor maintainability.

[0008] Therefore, the purpose of this disclosure is to improve the maintainability of transmission components or roof-side equipment disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior components.

[0009] Methods for solving problems

[0010] The disclosed roof interior component is a roof interior component that covers the roof panel of a vehicle from the passenger compartment side. It includes a plurality of segmented roof interior components, which are formed as a continuous body that extends to different areas of the roof panel and covers the roof panel from the passenger compartment side.

[0011] The roof module with interior components disclosed herein includes: the aforementioned roof interior components; and an intermediate support member capable of being mounted to the roof panel, wherein at least one of the plurality of segmented roof interior components is supported on the roof panel via the intermediate support member.

[0012] The roof module disclosed herein includes: an intermediate support member disposed on the passenger side of the roof panel of a vehicle; and a roof component disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component, the roof component being at least one of a roof-side device and a transmission member, the intermediate support member directly or indirectly supporting the roof component, the intermediate support member including a panel-side fixing portion for fixing to the roof panel and an interior component-side fixing portion for fixing to the roof interior component.

[0013] In the method for manufacturing a roof module with interior components disclosed herein, (a) a variety of intermediate support members are prepared, which are distinguished according to the presence or absence of support for the roof components and the type of roof components being supported; (b) an intermediate support member is selected from the variety of intermediate support members as the installation target according to the presence or absence and type of roof components disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior components; (c) the selected intermediate support member is installed onto the roof panel; and (d) the roof interior components are installed onto the intermediate support member.

[0014] Invention Effects

[0015] According to this disclosure, the maintainability of transmission components or roof-side equipment disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior components can be improved. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view of an example of a vehicle with the roof interior components according to embodiment 1.

[0017] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the roof module with interior components.

[0018] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the roof module.

[0019] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing the interior components of the vehicle roof.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a diagram that schematically illustrates an example of the edges of the split roof interior components overlapping each other.

[0021] Figure 6 This is a diagram schematically illustrating other examples of overlapping edges of the split roof interior components.

[0022] Figure 7 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the support structure of the intermediate support member and the roof interior member relative to the roof panel.

[0023] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the fixing part.

[0024] Figure 9 This is a perspective view showing a modified example of the fixing part.

[0025] Figure 10 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example involving the fixing part.

[0026] Figure 11 This is a perspective view showing other variations related to the fixing part.

[0027] Figure 12 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing other variations involving the fixing part.

[0028] Figure 13 This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing a modified example of positioning the split roof interior components.

[0029] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the roof module with interior components.

[0030] Figure 15 This is a 3D view showing the roof module.

[0031] Figure 16 This is a 3D view showing the roof module.

[0032] Figure 17 This is an explanatory diagram showing a method for manufacturing a roof module with internal components. Detailed Implementation

[0033] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0034] The implementation schemes disclosed herein are first described by listing them.

[0035] The roof interior components disclosed herein are as follows.

[0036] (1) A roof interior component that covers the roof panel of a vehicle from the passenger compartment side, wherein the roof interior component comprises a plurality of segmented roof interior components, the plurality of segmented roof interior components being formed as a continuous body that extends to different areas of the roof panel and covers the roof panel from the passenger compartment side.

[0037] According to this roof interior component, a portion of each of the multiple segmented roof interior components can be removed to maintain the transmission components or roof-side equipment disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component. Therefore, the maintainability of the transmission components or roof-side equipment disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component can be improved.

[0038] (2) According to the roof interior component of (1), the edges of the junctions of the plurality of segmented roof interior components may overlap each other. This can suppress the gap between the segmented roof interior components.

[0039] The roof module with interior components disclosed herein is as follows.

[0040] (3) A roof module with interior components, comprising: (1) or (2) a roof interior component; and an intermediate support member capable of being mounted to the roof panel, wherein at least one of the plurality of segmented roof interior components is supported on the roof panel via the intermediate support member. Thus, at least one of the segmented roof interior components is easily supported on the roof panel via the intermediate support member.

[0041] (4) According to (3), the roof module with interior components may be such that at least one of the roof-side equipment and transmission components disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior components is directly or indirectly supported by the intermediate support component. Thus, the intermediate support component separates the support of the roof interior components from the support of at least one of the roof-side equipment and transmission components.

[0042] (5) According to (3) or (4), the roof module with interior components may be such that a sheet member disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior components is supported by the intermediate support member in a planar expansion manner. In this case, since the sheet member is supported in a planar expansion manner by the intermediate support member, the sheet member can be easily assembled to the interior side of the roof panel.

[0043] (6) The roof module with interior components according to any one of (3) to (5) may include a fixing part for fixing the segmented roof interior components to the intermediate support member, wherein at least one of the segmented roof interior components and the intermediate support member includes a movable support part that supports the fixing part in a manner that allows for positional adjustment in the direction of expansion of the segmented roof interior components. Therefore, since the fixing part is supported by the movable support part of at least one of the segmented roof interior components and the intermediate support member in a manner that allows for positional adjustment, the operation of fixing the segmented roof interior components to the intermediate support member can be easily performed.

[0044] (7) The roof module with interior components according to any one of (3) to (6) may have a positioning recess formed on one side of the dividing roof interior component and the intermediate support component, and a positioning protrusion formed on the other side to engage with the positioning recess. Thus, by engaging the positioning recess with the positioning protrusion, the position of the roof interior component relative to the intermediate support component is corrected.

[0045] (8) The roof module with interior components according to any one of (3) to (7) may include a plurality of intermediate support members, wherein the junctions of the plurality of segmented roof interior components are located between the plurality of intermediate support members. Thus, the intermediate portions of the segmented roof interior components can be firmly supported by the intermediate support members.

[0046] The roof module disclosed herein is as follows.

[0047] (9) A roof module comprising: an intermediate support member disposed on the passenger side of a roof panel of a vehicle; and a roof component disposed between the roof panel and a roof interior component, the roof component being at least one of a roof-side device and a transmission member, the intermediate support member directly or indirectly supporting the roof component, the intermediate support member comprising a panel-side fixing portion for fixing to the roof panel and an interior component-side fixing portion for fixing to the roof interior component.

[0048] Therefore, the roof interior components can be supported by intermediate support members that directly or indirectly support the roof components. This also allows for a structure suitable for supporting segmented roof interior components, and improves the maintainability of transmission components or roof-side equipment located between the roof panel and the roof interior components.

[0049] The method for manufacturing the roof module with interior components disclosed herein is as follows.

[0050] (10) A method for manufacturing a roof module with interior components, comprising: (a) preparing a variety of intermediate support members, distinguished by the presence or absence of support for the roof component and the type of the supported roof component; (b) selecting an intermediate support member as the installation target from the variety of intermediate support members based on the presence or absence and type of the roof component disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component; (c) installing the selected intermediate support member onto the roof panel; and (d) installing the roof interior component onto the intermediate support member.

[0051] Therefore, it is possible to create a structure that supports the roof interior components using an intermediate support member, regardless of the presence or type of roof components. Furthermore, it is possible to create a structure suitable for supporting the segmented roof interior components using an intermediate support member, thereby improving the maintainability of transmission components or roof-side equipment located between the roof panel and the roof interior components.

[0052] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure]

[0053] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figure 1 The following describes specific examples of the roof interior components, roof modules with interior components, roof modules, and methods for manufacturing roof modules with interior components disclosed herein. It should be noted that this disclosure is not limited to these examples, as indicated by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

[0054] [Implementation Method 1]

[0055] The following describes the roof interior component, the roof module with the interior component, and the roof module according to Embodiment 1.

[0056] <Regarding vehicles with assembled roof interior components>

[0057] Figure 1 This is a schematic perspective view showing an example of a vehicle 10 with assembled roof interior components. This vehicle is also an example of a vehicle with assembled roof modules and roof modules containing interior components.

[0058] Vehicle 10 includes a body 12. The body 12 is the part that constitutes the outer shape of vehicle 10. The body 12 can be a single-shell body or a body mounted on a trapezoidal frame. Here, the body 12 includes side panels surrounding the passenger compartment, a roof panel 13, and passenger / flight door panels for passenger access, and a rear door panel for loading and unloading cargo. The body 12 can be made of metal or resin. The body 12 can also be constructed from a combination of metal and resin. The plate-like portion of the body 12 that covers the upper part of the passenger compartment is the roof panel 13. That is, the roof panel 13 forms the roof portion of vehicle 10. The roof panel 13 can be partially or entirely bent to form the external shape of the body 12. The roof panel 13 can be made of metal or resin. The roof panel 13 can also be constructed from a combination of metal and resin. Here, an opening 13h for an antenna is formed in the roof panel 13 (see reference). Figure 2 ).

[0059] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the roof module 20 with its internal components. Figure 2 The image shows the roof panel 13. Figure 2 The transmission components shown illustrate a general path; even if depicted as a single line, there are cases where multiple transmission components are included.

[0060] The roof panel 13 includes a roof reinforcing member 14. That is, the roof panel 13 has a plate-shaped panel body 13a, and the roof reinforcing member 14 supports and reinforces the panel body 13a from below. The roof reinforcing member 14 is a component referred to as a roof reinforcement or roof strut, etc. In this embodiment, the roof reinforcing member 14 is an elongated component, and multiple members are provided at intervals in the front-rear direction of the roof panel 13. The roof reinforcing member 14 is arranged along the width direction of the panel body 13a. When the panel body 13a is metal, the metal roof reinforcing member 14 can be welded to the inner surface of the panel body 13a. The roof reinforcing member 14 supports the roof module 20 with internal components. In this respect, the roof reinforcing member 14 also serves as a bracket for supporting other components.

[0061] In this embodiment, the roof reinforcement member 14 is an example of an assembly part on which the roof module 20 with interior components is mounted. In this example, an intermediate support member 60 of the roof module 20 with interior components is mounted on the assembly part.

[0062] <Regarding the overall structure of the roof module with interior components>

[0063] like Figure 2 As shown, the roof module 20 with interior components includes a roof interior component 80 and an intermediate support component 60.

[0064] The roof lining component 80 is disposed below the roof panel 13. The roof lining component 80 covers the roof panel 13 from the passenger compartment side. The roof lining component 80 is a sheet-like component formed of resin or the like. The roof lining component 80 can be partially or entirely bent. The roof lining component 80 is mounted below the roof panel 13. The roof lining component 80 protrudes towards the passenger compartment side, constituting the design of the roof as viewed from inside the passenger compartment. The roof lining component 80 can also be referred to as a roof liner.

[0065] A space is provided between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. An intermediate support component 60 is disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. The intermediate support component 60 is a component that can be installed onto the roof panel 13. The roof interior component 80 is installed onto the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support component 60.

[0066] In this embodiment, the roof module 21 is formed by integrally combining the intermediate support member 60 with the roof components (roof-side equipment 50 and transmission member 40, etc.). The roof module 21 is disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. The combination of the roof module 21 and the roof interior component 80 forms a roof module 20 with interior components.

[0067] <About the roof module>

[0068] More specific details about roof module 21. Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the roof module 21.

[0069] The roof module 21 includes an intermediate support member 60 and a roof component. The intermediate support member 60 is a member disposed on the passenger side of the roof panel 13. The roof component is a member disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. It is conceivable that the roof component is at least one of the roof-side device 50 and the transmission member 40. The intermediate support member 60 supports the roof component directly or indirectly. In this embodiment, an example is shown where the intermediate support member 60 indirectly supports the roof-side device and the transmission member 40, which are examples of roof components, via a sheet member 30. Thus, in this embodiment, the roof module 21 includes the sheet member 30. The roof component may also be directly supported by the intermediate support member 60, an example of which will be described later in Embodiment 2.

[0070] The sheet member 30 is a sheet-like member that extends planarly between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior member 80. For example, the sheet member 30 may be arranged to extend over 80% or more of the area of ​​the roof interior member 80. Alternatively, the sheet member 30 may be arranged to extend entirely above the headrests of multiple passenger seats in the vehicle interior. By extending the sheet member 30 relative to the roof interior member 80, the transmission member 40 can be supported over a wide area relative to the roof interior member 80. Furthermore, the functions of the sheet member 30, described later, can be utilized over a wide area relative to the roof interior member 80.

[0071] The sheet member 30 may include at least one layer that serves as a heat insulation function, a sound insulation function, and an electromagnetic wave shielding function. In other words, the sheet member 30 may be a sheet that, in addition to maintaining the function of the transmission member 40, also serves as a heat insulation function, a sound insulation function, and an electromagnetic wave shielding function.

[0072] For example, the sheet member 30 may include a nonwoven layer. A nonwoven layer is a layer formed by multiple fibers intertwined without being woven, and is an example of a layer that provides insulation, making heat transfer difficult between one main surface side and the other main surface side of the sheet member 30. The insulation layer may be a layer that reflects thermal radiation. The insulation layer may also be a layer with a lower thermal conductivity than other layers. For example, in addition to nonwoven sheets, the insulation layer may also be a sheet containing fine gaps, such as a foam sheet. Insulating coatings and heat-insulating coatings may also be used as the insulation layer.

[0073] The nonwoven layer can also be understood as an example of a sound-insulating layer that makes it difficult for sound to travel between one main surface and the other main surface of the sheet member 30. The sound-insulating layer can reflect sound or absorb sound energy as heat. For example, in addition to nonwoven sheets, sheets containing small gaps, such as foam sheets, can also be used as sound-insulating layers. Sound-absorbing coatings can also be used as sound-insulating layers.

[0074] Thermal insulation and sound insulation layers can also be set up as physically independent layers.

[0075] Alternatively, the sheet member 30 may also include an electromagnetic shielding layer. The electromagnetic shielding layer serves to prevent electromagnetic waves from propagating between one main surface side and the other main surface side of the sheet member 30. The electromagnetic shielding layer may have electromagnetic shielding properties relative to all frequencies. The electromagnetic shielding layer may also have selective electromagnetic shielding properties relative to a portion of the frequency band. In this case, at least one of the electromagnetic waves in a portion of the frequency band is reflected and absorbed at the electromagnetic shielding layer. The electromagnetic shielding layer may be a layer formed of metal foil such as aluminum or iron. As an electromagnetic shielding layer with selective electromagnetic shielding properties, a well-known frequency selective surface (FSS) may also be used. For example, a frequency selective surface can be formed by using metal foil or the like on a base film formed of resin. This frequency selective surface has the property of selectively shielding one or more frequency bands of electromagnetic waves while allowing electromagnetic waves of other frequency bands to pass through, based on the frequency characteristics of the unit (element). Selective electromagnetic shielding can also be formed by directly printing conductive paste onto a heat insulation layer or sound insulation layer.

[0076] When the sheet member 30 includes a radio wave shielding layer, the external communication antenna element is preferably disposed on the outside of the vehicle relative to the radio wave shielding layer. Alternatively, assuming the sheet member 30 includes a radio wave shielding layer, the indoor antenna is preferably disposed on the inside of the vehicle relative to the radio wave shielding layer. The indoor antenna can be an antenna for wireless communication with indoor devices, or an antenna for providing contactless power to indoor devices.

[0077] It should be noted that when the sheet member 30 comprises multiple layers, each layer may simply overlap. The layers may also be fixed using double-sided tape, adhesives, welding, etc. Furthermore, the overlapping order of the layers is arbitrary. For example, an electromagnetic shielding layer may be placed beneath the nonwoven layer. When the sheet member has multiple functional layers, it is not necessary for the multiple functional layers to overlap in the thickness direction of the sheet member. Multiple functional layers may also be placed in different areas within the extended region of the sheet member. For example, multiple functional layers may be arranged horizontally within the extended region of the sheet member. Other functional layers may also be placed locally relative to one functional layer.

[0078] The transmission component 40 is a component for transmitting electricity or light, and is a component provided along a wiring path that connects to the roof-side device 50 at least at one end. For example, the transmission component 40 can be a general wire with a core wire and a surrounding sheath, or it can be a bare wire, shielded wire, cable, enameled wire, nickel-chromium wire, coaxial cable, optical fiber, etc. In other words, the transmission component 40 can be a linear component for transmitting electricity. As a linear component for transmitting electricity, it can be various signal lines or various power lines. In addition, the linear transmission component for transmitting electricity can be a single linear object or a composite of multiple linear objects (stranded wire, cable obtained by combining multiple linear objects and covering them with an outer sheath, etc.). The transmission component can be formed by coating a conductive coating on a sheet-like component, etching copper foil, etc. Here, the explanation assumes that the transmission component 40 is an electrical wire.

[0079] The transmission member 40 is disposed on the sheet member 30. Here, "disposed on the sheet member 30" means that the medium for transmitting electricity or light is formed at the sheet member in a manner that constitutes an electrical or optical path. Therefore, the transmission member 40 disposed on the sheet member includes not only transmission members directly formed by applying a conductive coating to the sheet member 30, etching copper foil, etc., but also linear transmission members 40 manufactured independently of the sheet member 30, which are mounted in a state where they are formed along the main surfaces of one or both of the linear transmission members in a manner that constitutes a certain path. The specific structure for supporting the transmission member 40 is not particularly limited.

[0080] For example, the transfer member 40 can be fixed relative to a main surface of the sheet member 30. For example, the transfer member 40 can be fused to a main surface of the sheet member 30. The resulting fused portion is a state where at least a portion of the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 melts and adheres tightly to each other. The fusion of the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 can be performed by ultrasonic welding or by heating welding. Alternatively, the transfer member 40 and the sheet member 30 can be fused by dissolving the surfaces of at least one of them with a solvent. Alternatively, for example, the transfer member 40 can be fixed relative to the sheet member 30 by adhesive, double-sided tape, etc. Alternatively, for example, the transfer member 40 can be sewn relative to the sheet member 30 by sutures, etc. Alternatively, for example, with the transfer member 40 disposed on a main surface of the sheet member 30, adhesive tape can be applied from the outside of a main surface of the sheet member 30 across the transfer member 30, thereby fixing the transfer member 40 to a main surface of the sheet member 30. The transmission member 40 does not need to be fixed to only one main surface of the sheet member 30. The transmission member 40 may also have a portion fixed to one main surface of the sheet member 30 and a portion fixed to the other main surface of the sheet member 30. In this case, the transmission member 40 may also be attached in such a way that it passes from one main surface to the other main surface at the middle part or end edge of the sheet member 30.

[0081] Alternatively, for example, the transmission member 40 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 by being sandwiched between two sheets. For example, if the sheet member 30 comprises multiple layers, the transmission member 40 can be sandwiched between the sheets constituting each layer. In this case, the two sheets sandwiching the transmission member 40 can be fixed to each other by welding, or by adhesive or double-sided tape.

[0082] Here, the transmission member 40 is mainly disposed on the side of the roof interior member 80 relative to the sheet member 30.

[0083] The transmission component 40 is connected to the roof-side device 50. The roof-side device 50 transmits or receives electrical or optical signals via the transmission component 40. Alternatively, the roof-side device 50 receives or distributes power via the transmission component 40. The connection between the transmission component 40 and the roof-side device 50 can be made via a connector. Alternatively, the transmission component 40 can be directly inserted into the roof-side device 50 and directly connected to electrical elements within the roof-side device 50. One end of the transmission component 40 can extend from the sheet member 30. The extended end of the transmission component 40 can extend to a pillar or the like and connect to an electronic control unit or power source located in the vehicle body below the roof-mounted component 80.

[0084] The roof-side device 50 is a device disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80 and serves as the connection destination of the transmission component 40. Examples of roof-side devices 50 include electronic control units, lights (especially reading lights and interior lights), speakers, interior cameras, monitors, projection equipment, external communication antennas, and interior antennas. A portion of the roof-side device 50 may be exposed to the outside or inside.

[0085] The roof-side device 50 can be held by the sheet member 30, the roof panel 13, or the roof interior component 80. In this embodiment, an example is shown where the roof-side device 50 is held by the sheet member 30. When the roof-side device 50 is disposed on the roof panel 13 or the roof interior component 80, the transmission member 40 and the roof-side device 50 connector can be connected with the sheet member 30 positioned between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. The placement position of the roof-side device 50 in the sheet member 30, roof panel 13, or roof interior component 80 is arbitrary. Preferably, the roof-side device 50 is fixed relative to the sheet member 30, roof panel 13, or roof interior component 80 in a position suitable for the function of the roof-side device 50. For example, if the roof-side device 50 is envisioned as a reading light, it can be fixed in a position positioned diagonally forward and above the front seat. It should be noted that when the roof-side device 50 and the transmission member 40 are disposed on opposite sides of the sheet member 30, the transmission member 40 can pass through the sheet member and be connected to the roof-side device 50.

[0086] Even when the roof-side device 50 is held by the sheet member 30, it can ultimately be fixed to the roof panel 13 or the roof interior component 80. Therefore, the roof-side device 50 can be held in place by a holding force sufficient to maintain a constant position within the sheet member 30. For example, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed to the sheet member 30 using adhesives, adhesive tape, double-sided tape, etc. The roof-side device 50 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 by screws, pins, etc. The roof-side device 50 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 via an intermediate support member 60. In this case, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed to the intermediate support member 60 using adhesives, adhesive tape, double-sided tape, etc., or by screws, pins, etc.

[0087] The intermediate support member 60 is a component disposed on the passenger side of the roof panel 13. The intermediate support member 60 is positioned in a constant position relative to the roof panel 13 by being supported on it. The roof interior component 80 is supported by this intermediate support member 60. Thus, the roof interior component 80 is supported on the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support member 60. To achieve the support of the roof panel 13 on the intermediate support member 60 and the support of the intermediate support member 60 on the roof interior component 80, the intermediate support member 60 includes a panel-side fixing portion 70 and an interior component-side fixing portion 68.

[0088] In this embodiment, the intermediate support member 60 serves to support the sheet member 30 in a manner that allows the sheet member 30 to expand in a planar manner.

[0089] More specifically, the intermediate support member 60 can be formed as a long strip member with higher rigidity than the sheet member 30. For example, the sheet member 30 can be a laminate of aluminum foil and nonwoven fabric, and the intermediate support member 60 can be a sheet or rod filled with solid resin (e.g., PP (polypropylene), PA (polyamide), etc.). The intermediate support member 60 can also be a member that combines strength with lightweight, such as a honeycomb structure member. The intermediate support member 60 can also be formed of metals such as iron and aluminum.

[0090] The intermediate support member 60 is fixed to the sheet member 30 by means of adhesive, bonding agent, double-sided tape, welding (ultrasonic welding, thermal welding, etc.). The intermediate support member 60 can also be fixed to the sheet member 30 by screws, pins, etc. Here, the intermediate support member 60 is formed as an elongated rectangular plate. The length dimension of the intermediate support member 60 is set to be the same as the width dimension of the sheet member 30. The length dimension of the intermediate support member 60 can also be smaller than the width dimension of the sheet member 30 to the extent that the edge of the sheet member 30 does not droop directly downwards (for example, smaller in the range of less than 20 cm). The intermediate support member 60 is disposed on the side of the roof panel 13 in the sheet member 30.

[0091] In this embodiment, a plurality of (four in this case) intermediate support members 60 are fixed to the sheet member 30. The length direction of each intermediate support member 60 is along the width direction of the sheet member 30. Therefore, the portion of the sheet member 30 provided with the intermediate support members 60 is kept so as to be difficult to sag in the width direction.

[0092] Multiple intermediate support members 60 are arranged with gaps between them relative to the sheet member 30 in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the sheet member 30 can be bent between the multiple intermediate support members 60. When storing or transporting this roof module 21, by folding the sheet member 30 between the multiple intermediate support members 60, the storage space and transport space of the roof module 21 can be reduced.

[0093] The area where the intermediate support member 60 is disposed relative to the sheet member 30 is, for example, the area where the part to which the intermediate support member 60 is to be installed is located. In this embodiment, the intermediate support member 60 is disposed on the underside of the roof reinforcement member 14.

[0094] The intermediate support member 60 includes a panel-side fixing portion 70 for fixing to the roof panel 13. Here, the intermediate support member 60 has a panel-side fixing portion 70 protruding upwards. The panel-side fixing portion 70 is the part that is fixed to the roof panel 13 (here, the roof reinforcement member 14). The panel-side fixing portion 70 can be, for example, a clip-shaped portion that is fixed in place by insertion. For example, the panel-side fixing portion 70 can be a structure in which a pair of wing-shaped elastic pieces are formed on a rod-shaped support portion and inclined outwards from the top end of the support portion toward the base end. For example, the panel-side fixing portion 70 can also be a tree-shaped clip in which umbrella-shaped elastic pieces are formed on the rod-shaped support portion. The panel-side fixing portion 70 can also be a screw. It should be noted that it can also be a structure in which a fixing portion protruding on the roof panel 13 side is fixed to a fixing portion containing a hole formed in the intermediate support member 60. That is, the panel-side fixing portion can also be hole-shaped.

[0095] The number and position of the panel-side fixing parts 70 provided in the intermediate support member 60 are arbitrary. Preferably, three or more panel-side fixing parts 70 are provided in the intermediate support member 60. In this embodiment, an example is shown in which four panel-side fixing parts 70 are provided on the inner sides of the four corners of the intermediate support member 60.

[0096] The portion of the sheet member 30 in which the intermediate support member 60 is disposed is easily kept in a planar shape. Therefore, it is easy to assemble the intermediate support member 60 to the roof panel 13 while keeping the sheet member 30 and the transmission member 40 held in the sheet member 30 in a planar shape.

[0097] The intermediate support member 60 includes an interior component side fixing portion 68 for fixing the roof interior component 80. Here, the intermediate support member 60 is provided with an interior component side fixing portion 68 protruding downwards. It should be noted that an opening 30h is formed in the sheet member 30 corresponding to the interior component side fixing portion 68, through which the interior component side fixing portion 68 can pass. Thus, the interior component side fixing portion 68 can protrude downwards through the sheet member 30. Regarding the interior component side fixing portion 68, similar to the panel side fixing portion 70, it can be envisioned as, for example, a clip-shaped portion that is fixed in place by insertion, or a screw, etc. It should be noted that the fixing portion protruding from the roof interior component 80 side toward the intermediate support member 60 can also be fixed to a hole formed in the intermediate support member 60. That is, the interior component side fixing portion 68 can also be in the shape of including a hole.

[0098] The number and position of the interior component side fixing parts 68 provided in the intermediate support member 60 are arbitrary. Preferably, three or more interior component side fixing parts 68 are provided in the intermediate support member 60. Preferably, the interior component side fixing parts 68 are located away from the transmission member 40 and the roof-side equipment 50. In this embodiment, four interior component side fixing parts 68 are shown provided on the inner sides of the four corners of the intermediate support member 60 (in...). Figure 3 An example of a panel side fixing part 70 located on the inner side.

[0099] <Regarding roof interior components>

[0100] Figure 4 This is an exploded perspective view showing the interior roof component 80. (For example...) Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the roof interior component 80 is a component that covers the roof panel 13 from the passenger compartment side. The roof interior component 80 protrudes towards the passenger compartment. The roof interior component 80 extends above the front and rear seats. When the vehicle 10 includes a third row of seats, the roof interior component 80 also extends above the third row of seats. When the space in the seats and the trunk space in the vehicle 10 are continuous, the roof interior component 80 also extends above the trunk. The length of the roof interior component 80 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle can be, for example, more than 2m, more than 2.5m, or more than 3m. In addition, the length of the roof interior component 80 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle can be, for example, less than 2m, less than 3m, less than 4m, or less than 5m.

[0101] The roof interior component 80 includes multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. These segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are formed as a continuous body extending downwards towards different areas of the roof panel 13, covering the roof panel 13 from the passenger compartment side. The number of segments and the dividing lines of the roof interior component 80 are arbitrary. In this embodiment, the roof interior component 80 is divided into three segments. Furthermore, the roof interior component 80 is divided into multiple segments in the vehicle's longitudinal direction. Therefore, the dividing lines of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are along the vehicle width direction. For example, segmented roof interior component 82 may be positioned to cover the area above the front seats, segmented roof interior component 84 may be positioned to cover the area above the second row of seats, and segmented roof interior component 86 may be positioned to cover the area further rear than the second row of seats (e.g., the third row of seats, the trunk). Therefore, it is easy to perform maintenance on the roof-side equipment 50 in the front seat area, the second row of seats area, and the area further back.

[0102] The lengths of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 in the front-rear direction of vehicle 10 can be, for example, less than 2m, less than 1.5m, or less than 1m. Alternatively, the lengths of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 in the front-rear direction of vehicle 10 can be, for example, more than 50cm or more than 1m.

[0103] The roof-mounted components 82, 84, and 86 can be divided to form openings 80h for exposing the roof-side equipment 50 to the vehicle interior. Interior lights, cameras, etc., can be envisioned as the roof-side equipment 50 exposing to the vehicle interior.

[0104] The split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are supported by intermediate support components 60. Specifically, the foremost split roof interior component 82 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction is supported by the foremost intermediate support component 60. The second-to-first split roof interior component 84 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction is supported by the second-to-first intermediate support component 60. The rearmost split roof interior component 86 in the vehicle's longitudinal direction is supported by the first and second-to-last intermediate support components 60.

[0105] The junctions of the multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are located between multiple intermediate support members 60. Specifically, the junction of segmented roof interior components 82 and 84 is located between the first and second preceding intermediate support members 60. The junction of segmented roof interior components 84 and 86 is located between the second and third preceding intermediate support members 60. Therefore, the intermediate support members 60 can support the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 at a position inward of their outer edges.

[0106] To support the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 using the intermediate support member 60, a support bracket 88 is provided on each of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. The support bracket 88 is formed, for example, of resin or metal. The support bracket 88 includes a support plate portion 88a and a leg portion 88b. The support plate portion 88a is formed in a plate shape. A fixing hole 88ah is formed in the support plate portion 88a for inserting and fixing the interior component side fixing part 68. Here, two fixing holes 88ah are formed in the support plate portion 88a. The leg portion 88b extends from the support plate portion 88a toward the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. The lower end of the leg portion 88b is fixed to the upper surface of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. The leg portion 88b can be fixed to the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 by screw fastening, insertion construction, welding, etc. Here, a pair of legs 88b are provided at both ends of a support plate portion 88a, but it is also possible to have a structure in which one leg 88b is provided relative to a support plate portion 88a.

[0107] Two support brackets 88 are fixed to the split roof interior component 82 at a position separated in the vehicle width direction. In this fixed state, the two fixing holes 88ah in the support brackets 88 are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Thus, by fixing the two support brackets 88 to the split roof interior component 82, fixing holes 88ah are formed that allow the four interior component side fixing parts 68 on the intermediate support component 60 side to be inserted and fixed.

[0108] Similarly, two support brackets 88 are fixed to the split roof interior component 84. Similarly, four support brackets 88 are fixed to the split roof interior component 86, forming fixing holes 88ah that allow a total of eight interior component side fixing parts 68 to be inserted and fixed to the two intermediate support components 60. The support brackets 88 facilitate the securing of space between the intermediate support components 60 and the roof interior component 80 for the roof-side equipment 50.

[0109] The number and position of the support brackets 88 in the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are appropriately set according to the number and position of the interior component side fixing parts 68 in the intermediate support component 60.

[0110] The fixing hole 88ah for the insertion of the fixing part 68 of the interior component side is not necessarily provided by the addition of the support bracket 88. The fixing hole may also be formed directly in the split roof interior component 82. In addition, as already described, there is also a case where a fixing protrusion is formed in the split roof interior component 82, and a hole for the insertion of the protrusion is formed in the intermediate support member 60.

[0111] With the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 fixed to the intermediate support member 60, the edges of the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 can be pressed against the upper ends of the interior components exposed into the vehicle compartment. For example, the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 can be pressed against the roof panel 13 by interior components on the inside of the vehicle pillars.

[0112] With the roof trim components 82, 84, and 86 fixed to the intermediate support member 60, the edges at the junctions of the roof trim components 82, 84, and 86 can overlap each other in their thickness direction. Here, an example is shown where the leading edge of the roof trim component 84 in the longitudinal direction overlaps with the trailing edge of the leading roof trim component 82, and the trailing edge of the roof trim component 84 in the longitudinal direction overlaps with the leading edge of the trailing roof trim component 86. The overlapping order can also be reversed. Furthermore, it is not necessary for the edges of the roof trim components 82, 84, and 86 to overlap.

[0113] exist Figure 5 The diagram schematically illustrates an example where the edges of the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 overlap. In this figure, a recess 82p, formed via a step 82s, is formed on the downward-facing portion of the rear edge of the roof interior component 82. A recess 86p, formed via a step 86s, is formed on the downward-facing portion of the front edge of the roof interior component 86. The steps 82s and 86s are set to the same height, and the roof interior component 84 is formed to have the same thickness as the steps 82s and 86s. Thus, the interior surfaces of the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are arranged as close as possible to the same plane.

[0114] like Figure 5 As shown in (a), when the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are supported by the intermediate support member 60, and the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are in a relatively close position, the leading and trailing edges of the roof interior component 84 are positioned within the recesses 82p and 86p closest to the steps 82s and 86s. In contrast, as... Figure 5 As shown in (b), when the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are supported by the intermediate support member 60, and the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are in a more distant positional relationship compared to the case shown in (a), the front and rear edges of the roof interior component 84 are positioned in the recesses 82p and 86p at a position away from the steps 82s and 86s.

[0115] As described above, the positional offsets between the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 may be caused by manufacturing errors, assembly errors, or other reasons, resulting in positional offsets of the intermediate support component 60 relative to the roof panel 13, and positional offsets of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 relative to the intermediate support component 60. In either case, the edges of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 overlap vertically, making it difficult to observe gaps between them when viewed from above.

[0116] like Figure 6 As shown, a slope can also be formed on any edge of the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. For example, a slope 82g can be formed at the rear edge of the roof interior component 82, and a slope 84g can be formed at the front edge of the roof interior component 84. The opposing slopes 82g and 84g are parallel to each other.

[0117] In this case, such as Figure 6 As shown in (b), if the roof interior components 82 and 84 are adjacent in an ideally designed positional relationship, then the inclined surfaces 82g and 84g can be in contact with each other as a whole. Figure 6 As shown in (a), if the roof interior components 82 and 84 are separated from... Figure 6 The positional relationship shown in (b) is relatively close, resulting in a state where inclined planes 82g and 84g climb each other, but the gap is difficult to observe between the split roof interior components 82 and 84. Figure 6 As shown in (c), even if the roof interior components 82 and 84 are divided... Figure 6 As shown in (b), the positional relationship is far apart, and the inclined surfaces 82g and 84g can also exist in a positional relationship that overlaps when viewed from above, making it difficult to observe the gap when viewed from above. In this case, if the vertical position of either of the split roof interior components 82 and 84 is adjusted, the inclined surfaces 82g and 84g can be brought into contact.

[0118] It should be noted that when the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 overlap, the roof interior component 82, 84, and 86 that overlaps on the passenger compartment side can be easily removed towards the passenger compartment side. Regarding the roof interior component 82, 84, and 86 that overlaps on the roof panel 13 side, it can also be easily removed towards the passenger compartment side by elastically deforming or shifting the roof interior component 82, 84, and 86 back and forth.

[0119] <Regarding the support structure of the intermediate support components and the interior roof components relative to the roof panel>

[0120] Figure 7This is a schematic cross-sectional view showing the support structure of the intermediate support member 60 and the split roof interior member 82 relative to the roof panel 13. Figure 7 The diagram shows the portions of the roof interior components 84 and 86 supported on the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support member 60. For ease of explanation, the dimensions of some parts are sometimes exaggerated or minimized. Additionally, a portion of the roof side equipment 50 is omitted.

[0121] exist Figure 7 The figure shows a roof reinforcement member 14 that reinforces the panel body 13a of the roof panel 13. As shown in the figure, an intermediate support member 60 is fixed to the roof reinforcement member 14 via a panel-side fixing portion 70. A sheet member 30 is located on the side of the roof interior member 80 relative to the intermediate support member 60. When an opening 13h is formed in the panel body 13a, the roof reinforcement member 14 can be formed to a portion extending to the middle of the opening 13h, or it can be bent midway around the opening 13h.

[0122] A roof-side device 50 is provided on the surface of the sheet member 30 on the side of the roof interior member 80. A portion of the roof-side device 50 is disposed between the lower surface of the sheet member 30 and the roof interior member 80. Another portion of the roof-side device 50 is embedded into an opening 80h formed in the roof interior member 80 and exposed into the vehicle interior. Other roof-side devices 50 (e.g., external communication antenna units) are provided on the surface of the roof panel 13 on the side of the sheet member 30. The intermediate support member 60 between the roof-side device 50 and the sheet member 30 is preferably fixed to the roof reinforcing member 14 via a panel-side fixing portion 70 on the outside of the roof-side device 50. The roof-side device 50 on the upper side of the sheet member 30 is exposed to the outside through an opening 13h formed in the roof panel 13.

[0123] A sheet-like member 30 is disposed between the roof interior member 80 and the roof panel 13. As described above, the sheet-like member 30 includes a layer that serves at least one of the following functions: heat insulation, sound insulation, and electromagnetic shielding. Figure 7 In this structure, the sheet member 30 includes a nonwoven layer 32 and an electromagnetic shielding layer 34. Here, the sheet member 30 has a multi-layer structure in which the nonwoven layer 32 and the electromagnetic shielding layer 34 are overlapped from the bottom to the top.

[0124] The split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are supported on the roof panel 13 via an intermediate support member 60. For example, as described above, a fixed support bracket 88 is used to fix the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. With the support bracket 88 positioned below the intermediate support member 60, the interior component side fixing portion 68 of the intermediate support member 60 is inserted and fixed into a fixing hole 88ah formed in the support bracket 88. Thus, the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are fixed to the intermediate support member 60.

[0125] It should be noted that handles 81 may also be formed on the passenger compartment side of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. The handles 81 are shaped for easy gripping by the human hand, such as a flat U-shape, ring shape, or L-shape. By having the operator grasp the handle 81 and pull it towards the passenger compartment side, the interior component side fixing part 68 can be easily pulled out from the fixing hole 88ah. Therefore, the disassembly of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 can be easily performed.

[0126] It should be noted that the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are all supported on the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support component 60 without needing to be separated.

[0127] <Effects, etc.>

[0128] According to this embodiment, multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 can be continuously connected in a state of extending to different areas of the roof panel 13, thus covering the roof panel 13 from the passenger compartment side. Therefore, a portion of each of the multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 can be removed for maintenance of the transmission component 40 and roof-side equipment 50 disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. Maintenance can include replacement and repair of any malfunctioning transmission component 40 or roof-side equipment 50. This improves the maintainability of the transmission component 40 and roof-side equipment 50 disposed between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80. Furthermore, the addition of the transmission component 40 and roof-side equipment 50 between the roof panel 13 and the roof interior component 80 can be easily performed.

[0129] Furthermore, the edges of the junctions of the multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 overlap with each other. Therefore, even if there are assembly position errors in the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86, it is difficult to create gaps at the junctions of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86.

[0130] Furthermore, in the roof module 20 with an interior component, which includes a roof interior component 80 having multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 and an intermediate support member 60 capable of being mounted to the roof panel 13, at least one of the multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 is supported on the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support member 60. Therefore, at least one of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 is easily and securely supported on the roof panel 13 via the intermediate support member 60.

[0131] Furthermore, at least one of the roof-side equipment 50 and the transmission member 40 is supported by the intermediate support member 60. Therefore, by having the intermediate support member 60 support both the roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 and at least one of the roof-side equipment 50 and the transmission member 40, structural simplification can be achieved. If the goal is to simplify the structure by having the intermediate support member 60 both support the roof interior component 80 and support at least one of the roof-side equipment 50 and the transmission member 40, then dividing the roof interior component 80 into multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 is not necessary.

[0132] Since the intermediate support member 60 supports the sheet member 30 in a planar expansion manner, the sheet member 30 can be easily assembled to the cabin side of the roof panel 13.

[0133] Furthermore, the junctions of the multiple segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are located between multiple intermediate support components 60. Therefore, the middle portions of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86, which are closer to the outer edge, can be firmly supported by the intermediate support components 60.

[0134] <Variations, etc.>

[0135] Various variations will be described based on Implementation 1.

[0136] Figure 8 and Figure 9 This is a diagram showing a modified example in which the fixed part 170 is supported by a movable support part 164 provided on the intermediate support member 60 in a manner that allows for position adjustment. Figure 10 This is a cross-sectional view showing the fixing part 170.

[0137] It should be noted that the fixing part 170 can be a panel-side fixing part or a roof-side fixing part. If the fixing part 170 faces upward relative to the intermediate support member 60, it can be used as a panel-side fixing part. If the fixing part 170 faces downward, it can be used as a roof-side fixing part.

[0138] In this modified example, the intermediate support member 60 includes a movable support 164 that supports the fixing part 170 in a manner that allows for positional adjustment in the direction of extension of the roof panel 13 or the roof interior member 80. Thus, the fixing part 170 is supported by the intermediate support member 60 in a manner that allows for positional adjustment in the direction of extension of the roof panel 13 or the roof interior member 80.

[0139] More specifically, the movable support portion 164 formed in the intermediate support member 60 includes a retaining hole 164h. The retaining hole 164h is formed in the plate-like portion 161 in the intermediate support member 60. That is, the intermediate support member 60 is provided with a plate-like portion 161 that extends along its main surface direction. The plate-like portion 161 may be a portion integrally formed with the main body portion of the retaining plate member 30 in the intermediate support member 60, or it may be a portion separately mounted to the main body portion by means of welding, bonding, screw fastening, embedding, etc.

[0140] A retaining hole 164h is formed at a position extending inward from the edge of the plate-shaped portion 161. The retaining hole 164h is formed in the shape of a circular hole. A slit-shaped guide portion 165 is formed extending from the retaining hole 164h toward the edge of the plate-shaped portion 161. The guide portion 165 includes a pair of guide edges 165a that gradually narrow from the edge of the plate-shaped portion 161 toward the retaining hole 164h. A retraction opening 165h is formed at the portion separating from the pair of guide edges 165a. Therefore, the pair of guide edges 165a can be elastically deformed in a manner that narrows the retraction opening 165h and widens the gap between the pair of guide edges 165a.

[0141] An auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166 is formed with a gap relative to the plate-shaped portion 161. A hole 167 is formed in the portion of the auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166 opposite to the holding hole 164h. A gap is provided between the plate-shaped portion 161 and the auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166, around the periphery of the holding hole 164h, for accommodating the head 174 described later. The auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166 may also be omitted.

[0142] The fixing part 170 includes an inserting body part 173 and an inserting state holding pin 177.

[0143] The embedded main body 173 is a component formed of resin or the like, and includes a head 174 and an insertion portion 175. The head 174 is formed in the shape of a circular plate. The insertion portion 175 is formed in a shape that protrudes from one main surface of the head 174. More specifically, the insertion portion 175 is formed in the shape of a cylinder. A plurality of slits 175S are formed in the insertion portion 175 along its axial direction. The top end 175e of the insertion portion 175 is formed in a shape that extends inward. The insertion portion 175 can be deformed in a way that expands its top end side.

[0144] An opening 174h is formed in the head 174. An embedded holding pin 177 is inserted into the insertion portion 175 through the opening 174h. The embedded holding pin 177 includes a pin head 178 and a columnar portion 179. The pin head 178 is formed as a circular plate capable of being disposed within the opening 174h. The columnar portion 179 is formed as an elongated shape protruding from the pin head 178. The tip portion of the pin head 178 is formed as a first guide surface 179a that gradually thickens from the tip side towards the base side. The middle portion of the pin head 178 in the longitudinal direction is formed as a groove 179b that is recessed inward along its circumference. The tip portion 175e of the insertion portion 175 is inserted into this groove 179b. Furthermore, the base end portion of the pin head 178 is formed as a second guide surface 179c that gradually tapers from the tip side towards the base side.

[0145] The hole 167 in the aforementioned auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166 is formed to have an outer diameter larger than that of the pin head 178.

[0146] In its initial state, the pin head 178 in the embedded retaining pin 177 protrudes outward from the head 174 in the embedded main body 173. The base end of the insertion portion 175 in the fixing portion 170 is held within the aforementioned retaining hole 164h, and the head 174 is disposed between the plate-shaped portion 161 and the auxiliary plate-shaped portion 166, thereby supporting the fixing portion 170 relative to the intermediate support member 60. In this state, the insertion portion 175 is held in a manner that prevents it from dislodging from the retaining hole 164h by the narrow portion between the retaining hole 164h and the insertion portion 165. In this state, the fixing portion 170 can be positionally adjusted in the direction of expansion of the roof panel 13 and the roof interior member 80 within a range that allows movement within the retaining hole 164h.

[0147] Assuming that the fixing part 170 is a panel-side fixing part and the intermediate support member 60 is fixed to the roof reinforcement member 14, the insertion part 175 is inserted into the fixing hole 14h formed in the roof reinforcement member 14. Then, the insertion holding pin 177 is pressed towards the insertion body part 173. As a result, the tip 175e of the insertion part 175 is pushed outward from the first guide surface 179a of the pin head 178. Thus, the outward-facing portion of the tip of the insertion part 175 is formed to hook or contact the fixing hole 14h formed in the roof reinforcement member 14 in an anti-dislodgement manner. With the insertion holding pin 177 further pressed in and the tip 175e of the insertion part 175 inserted into the groove 179b of the pin head 178, the fixing part 170 is held in the state of being inserted into the fixing hole 14h formed in the roof reinforcement member 14. In this state, the outward-facing portion of the pin head 178 can be located on the outward-facing extension of the head 174. Therefore, the pin head 178 is difficult to be accidentally pressed in.

[0148] If the pin head 178 is pressed further in from the above state, the insertion state of the top portion 175e of the insertion portion 175 and the groove portion 179b of the pin head 178 is released, and the top portion 175e of the insertion portion 175 can retract inward relative to the second guide surface 179c of the pin head 178. Thus, the hooking or contact state between the outward portion of the top portion of the insertion portion 175 and the fixing hole 14h is eliminated, and the fixing portion 17 can disengage from the fixing hole 14h. With this structure, the intermediate support member 60 can be easily installed onto the reinforcing member, and it can also be easily disassembled. It should be noted that it is preferable to form a hole in the sheet member 30 when pressing the pin head 178.

[0149] Even assuming that the fixing part 170 is the fixing part 68 on the interior component side, the fixing part 170 can be inserted into the fixing hole 88ah of the support bracket 88 formed on the side of the split roof interior components 82, 84, 86 as described above.

[0150] It should be noted that, as described in Embodiment 1, the location of the protruding fixing portion and the location of the fixing portion with a hole for embedding and fixing the protruding fixing portion in the relationship between the roof reinforcing member 14 and the intermediate support member 60 are arbitrary. Similarly, the location of the protruding fixing portion and the location of the fixing portion with a hole for embedding and fixing the protruding fixing portion in the relationship between the intermediate support member 60 and the roof-splitting interior members 82, 84, and 86 are also arbitrary.

[0151] When the fixing part on the panel side or the fixing part on the internal component side is a fixing part that includes a hole, such as Figure 11 As shown, the fixing part 260, which serves as the hole, can also be supported by the movable support part 164 in a manner that allows for position adjustment.

[0152] exist Figure 11 In the example shown, the fixing part 260 includes a head 261 and a cylindrical part 262. A hole is formed in the fixing part 260, serving as a fixing hole 260h, extending from the cylindrical part 262 to the head 261. The head 261 protrudes outward from one end of the cylindrical part 262. The cylindrical part 262 is held within the retaining hole 164h of the movable support part 164, and the head 261 is disposed between the plate-shaped part 161 and the auxiliary plate-shaped part 166. Thus, the fixing part 260 with the fixing hole 260h is supported in a manner that allows for position adjustment, such that the cylindrical part 262 can move within the retaining hole 164h.

[0153] exist Figure 11 When the fixing part 260 shown is provided on the intermediate support member 60, as Figure 12As shown, an upwardly protruding fixing portion 270 can be provided on the support bracket 88 of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. The fixing portion 270 can, for example, be a structure in which an elastic sheet 272 capable of elastic deformation is provided on the support portion 271. The elastic sheet 272 is a portion that extends from the top end to the base end in a direction toward the outer side of the support portion 271 and is capable of elastic deformation. If the fixing portion 270 is inserted into the fixing hole 260h, the elastic sheet 272 can elastically deform toward the support portion 271. If the elastic sheet 272 passes through the fixing hole 260h, the elastic sheet 272 can elastically recover its original shape and be locked in place within the fixing hole 260h. In this example, by applying a large force in the removal direction to the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86, the fixing portion 270 can be dislodged from the fixing hole 260h.

[0154] Alternatively, the movable support 164 described above may be provided in the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86, in which the protruding fixing part or the fixing part containing the hole is supported in a manner that allows for position adjustment.

[0155] Thus, if at least one of the roof interior components 82, 84, 86 and the intermediate support component 60 supports the fixing parts 170, 260 in a position-adjustable manner, even if manufacturing errors occur in the relative positional relationship with the protruding fixing part or the fixing part having a fixing hole for preventing the fixing part from detaching, the protruding fixing part can be easily inserted and fixed into the fixing hole. Therefore, the roof interior components 82, 84, 86 can be easily fixed to the intermediate support component 60.

[0156] Alternatively, it can be like Figure 13 As shown in the modified example, a positioning recess 310 is formed on one of the roof interior components 82, 84, 86 and the intermediate support member 60, and a positioning protrusion 320 is formed on the other. The positioning recess 310 may have a pair of inner surfaces facing each other in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, or a pair of inner surfaces facing each other in the width direction of the vehicle, or a surface that surrounds the entire vehicle in the front-rear direction. The positioning protrusion 320 positions the roof interior components 82, 84, 86 relative to the intermediate support member 60, at least in the direction in which the roof interior components 80 extend, by contacting the inner surface of the positioning recess 310.

[0157] exist Figure 13In this example, a positioning recess 310 is formed in the intermediate support member 60. The positioning recess 310 is, for example, formed as a square hole. Alternatively, as another example, a positioning protrusion 320 is formed in the split roof interior member 86. In this example, the positioning protrusion 320 protrudes from the support bracket 88. The positioning protrusion 320 is formed as a prism that can fit into the positioning recess 310. It should be noted that the portion of the sheet member 30 in which the positioning recess 310 is formed has a hole.

[0158] Furthermore, by embedding the positioning protrusion 320 into the positioning recess 310, the segmented roof interior component 86 is positioned relative to the intermediate support component 60 in the direction of expansion of the roof interior component 80. As a result, the positions of the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 relative to the intermediate support component 60 are corrected, and the segmented roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are easily supported in their designed positions. Multiple combinations of the positioning protrusion 320 and positioning recess 310 can also be provided.

[0159] It should be noted that there are also cases where the above-mentioned concave-convex relationship is reversed, that is, a positioning protrusion is formed on the intermediate support member 60 and a positioning recess is formed on the side of the split roof interior members 82, 84, and 86.

[0160] [Implementation Method 2]

[0161] The following description pertains to the roof interior components, roof modules with interior components, and roof modules involved in Embodiment 2. It should be noted that in the description of Embodiment 1, components that are identical to those described in Embodiment 2 are labeled with the same reference numerals and their descriptions are omitted.

[0162] <About the overall structure>

[0163] Figure 14 This is a perspective view showing the roof module 420 with its internal components. Figure 14 The image shows the roof panel 413, which corresponds to the roof panel 13. The roof interior component 80 is shown by a double-dotted line. Figure 15 This is a perspective view of the roof module 421 before it is installed onto the roof panel 413. Figure 14 and Figure 15 This is a view of the roof panel 413 when viewed from a slightly lower angle. Figure 16 This is a perspective view showing the roof module 421. Figure 16 This is a view of the roof module 421 when viewed from an oblique angle above.

[0164] A receiving portion 414 and a panel-side wiring retaining portion 415 are provided on the lower surface of the roof panel 413. The receiving portion 414 is a component for fixing the intermediate support member 460. The panel-side wiring retaining portion 415 is a component for retaining the portion of the transmission member 40 that extends outward from the intermediate support member 460. When the panel body portion 413a of the roof panel 413 is metal, the receiving portion 414 and the panel-side wiring retaining portion 415, both formed of metal, can be welded to the lower surface of the panel body portion 413a. The receiving portion 414 and the panel-side wiring retaining portion 415 can also be provided in a reinforcement member (also called a roof reinforcement member or roof strut, etc.) that is provided across the roof in the vehicle.

[0165] In this embodiment, the receiving portion 414 is an elongated member extending along the width direction of the roof panel 413. The receiving portion 414 may be a bracket provided independently of a reinforcement member such as a roof reinforcement or roof strut. The two ends 414a of the receiving portion 414 along the extending direction are fixed to the inner surface of the roof panel 413 by welding or the like. The middle portion 414b of the receiving portion 414 along the extending direction is located below the two ends 414a, with a gap between it and the roof panel 413. The receiving portion 414 is formed by bending an elongated sheet metal or the like. An intermediate support member 460 is fixed to this middle portion 414b. For example, a through hole 414c is formed in the middle portion 414b. The intermediate support member 460 is fixed to the receiving portion 414 by inserting a panel-side fixing portion 470 into the through hole 414c or the like. The intermediate support member 460 is suspended and supported on the roof panel 413 via the receiving portion 414. Here, an intermediate support member 460 is supported by a pair of receiving portions 414 spaced apart in the front-rear direction of the roof panel 413. Alternatively, one intermediate support member 460 may be supported by one receiving portion 414. Multiple through holes 414c are provided spaced apart in the extending direction of the receiving portions 414.

[0166] A panel-side wiring holding portion 415 is provided along the path of the transmission member 40. The portion of the transmission member 40 extending from the intermediate support member 460 extends forward along the vehicle's longitudinal direction, for example, passing an edge further outward than the intermediate support member 460 along the vehicle's width direction. The panel-side wiring holding portion 415 is positioned closer to the outer edge of the receiving portion 414 along the vehicle's width direction. For example, along the path of the transmission member 40, the panel-side wiring holding portion 415 is positioned corresponding to the intermediate support member 460. The panel-side wiring holding portion 415 is positioned in the longitudinal direction of the roof panel 413 at the same location as or slightly forward of the intermediate support member 460. Thus, the panel-side wiring holding portion 415 can hold the portion of the transmission member 40 extending from the intermediate support member 460 that is close to the intermediate support member 460. In particular, the panel-side wiring holding portion 415 can hold the portion of the transmission member 40 that is close to the portion extending laterally from the intermediate support member 460 and then bending in the longitudinal direction.

[0167] The panel-side wiring retaining portion 415 has a fixing portion 415a for fixing to the roof panel 413 and a retaining portion 415b for retaining the transmission member 40. In this embodiment, the fixing portion 415a is formed as a plate extending along the roof panel 413. The retaining portion 415b is formed as a plate extending downward from the fixing portion 415a. A recess 415c for receiving the transmission member 40 is formed in the retaining portion 415b. The recess 415c opens to the side. The transmission member 40 is received into the recess 415c from the opening (see reference). Figure 14 The transmission member 40 is held in the holding portion 415b by being supported by the bottom wall of the recess 415c. The portion of the transmission member 40 extending outside the intermediate support member 460 is suspended and supported on the roof panel 413 via the panel-side wiring holding portion 415. The opening is smaller than the recess 415c along the height direction. The opening is located above the recess 415c along the height direction. The side wall of the recess 415c is located below the opening. This prevents the transmission member 40 from coming out of the recess 415c through the opening. In the recess 415c, the dimension in the width direction is larger than the dimension in the height direction. Therefore, the panel-side wiring holding portion 415 can hold multiple transmission members 40 in a flat form.

[0168] In this embodiment, the roof module 421, which is composed of a combination of intermediate support members 460, receiving portions 414, and panel-side wiring holding portions 415, is provided with multiple sets (three sets in this embodiment) on the roof panel 413. Three pairs of receiving portions 414 are provided in a manner capable of supporting three intermediate support members 460. The three intermediate support members 460 are arranged separately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. The three pairs of receiving portions 414 are arranged separately in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. Multiple panel-side wiring holding portions 415 are provided with spacing (three in this case) in the longitudinal direction of the roof panel 413. At least one of the three panel-side wiring holding portions 415 (in this case, the panel-side wiring holding portion 415 on the front side of the vehicle) is used to centrally fix the transmission member 40 from the three intermediate support members 460.

[0169] The roof interior component 80 may be the same as the roof interior component 80 described in Embodiment 1.

[0170] <Regarding the roof module containing the intermediate support component>

[0171] A more detailed description is given of the roof module 421, which includes the intermediate support member. For example... Figures 14-16 As shown, the roof module 421 includes roof-side devices 50, transmission members 40, and intermediate support members 460. The transmission members 40 extend from each roof-side device 50. The roof-side devices 50 and transmission members 40 are fixed to the intermediate support members 460. The intermediate support members 460 are fixed to the roof panel 413. The roof-side devices 50 and transmission members 40 are fixed to the roof panel 413 via the intermediate support members 460. The intermediate support members 460 preferably have rigidity capable of maintaining a predetermined shape while supporting the roof-side devices 50 and transmission members 40 and being fixed to the roof panel 413. The roof interior member 80 is fixed to the intermediate support members 460 in the same manner as in Embodiment 1 described above.

[0172] The intermediate support member 460 can flexibly accommodate design changes such as the specifications, type, and quantity of the roof-side equipment 50. It is envisioned that at least one roof-side equipment 50 is installed on one intermediate support member 460. Here, multiple (in this case, three) roof-side equipment 50 are installed on one intermediate support member 460. The placement of the roof-side equipment 50 within the intermediate support member 460 is arbitrary. Furthermore, with the roof module 421 assembled onto the roof panel 413, the placement of the roof-side equipment 50 within the roof panel 413 is arbitrary.

[0173] One end of the transmission member 40 is connected to the roof-side device 50. The other end of the transmission member 40 extends toward a device different from the roof-side device 50 at one end (e.g., another roof-side device 50, an electronic control unit, or a power supply). The portion of the transmission member 40 extending from the roof-side device 50 is held in the intermediate support member 460. The portion of the transmission member 40 extending from the intermediate support member 460 is held in the roof panel 413. The portion of the transmission member 40 on the other end side than the portion held in the roof panel 413 can extend toward a pillar or the like and connect to a device located below the roof interior member 80 in the vehicle.

[0174] The intermediate support member 460 includes multiple device fixing portions 452, panel-side fixing portions 470, and interior component-side fixing portions 468. Each roof-side device 50 is fixed to any one of the multiple device fixing portions 452 selected from the multiple device fixing portions 452. It is fixed to the roof panel 413 by the intermediate support member 460 and the panel-side fixing portions 470. Here, the intermediate support member 460 also includes a wiring holding portion 454. The portion of the transmission member 40 extending from each roof-side device 50 is held in the wiring holding portion 454. Here, the intermediate support member 460 is formed into an elongated rectangular plate shape. The intermediate support member 460 is arranged in the vehicle such that its length direction is along the width direction of the vehicle. The intermediate support member 460 can also be arranged in the vehicle such that its length direction is along the front-rear direction of the vehicle.

[0175] As multiple device mounting parts 452, a plurality of mounting holes 453 are formed on the surface of the intermediate support member 460. Each roof-side device 50 is fixed using a set of mounting holes 453 selected from the plurality of mounting holes 453. With the roof-side device 50 fixed to the intermediate support member 460, there are mounting holes 453 that are not used for fixing the roof-side device 50 (mounting holes 453 that are not selected when fixing the roof-side device 50). Here, the roof-side device 50 and the intermediate support member 460 are fastened with screws using the mounting holes 453. The roof-side device 50 and the intermediate support member 460 can also be fixed by inserting clips or the like into the mounting holes 453.

[0176] Three regions are provided, each regularly formed with multiple fixing holes 453. In each region, the fixing holes 453 are arranged in a first direction and a second direction intersecting the first direction. The first and second directions are arbitrary. Here, the first direction is the length direction of the intermediate support member 460, and the second direction is a direction orthogonal to the first direction. The spacing between the fixing holes 453 in the first direction and the spacing between the fixing holes 453 in the second direction are arbitrary. Here, the spacing between the fixing holes 453 in the first direction is equal. The spacing between the fixing holes 453 in the second direction is equal. The three regions are arranged along the first direction. The spacing between the regions in the first direction is larger than the spacing between the fixing holes 453 in the first direction.

[0177] The roof-side devices 50 are fixed in the three regions mentioned above. Therefore, the three roof-side devices 50 are arranged separately along the length of the intermediate support member 460 relative to the single intermediate support member 460. Multiple devices arranged across different regions may also exist. Multiple fixing holes 453 in different regions may be used to fix a single device. When the intermediate support member 460 is arranged in the vehicle such that its length is along the width of the vehicle, the multiple roof-side devices 50 provided on the single intermediate support member 460 are arranged separately in the width of the vehicle.

[0178] exist Figure 16 The diagram shows an example where the roof-side device 50 is fixed to the device mounting part 452 using screws S and nuts. A mounting plate 432 is provided on the housing of the roof-side device 50. A mounting hole is formed in the mounting plate 432. With the screw S passing through the mounting hole, the roof-side device 50 and the device mounting part 452 are fixed by tightening the nut at the tip of the screw S. If either of the mounting holes has a female thread, the nut may be omitted. The fixing method between the roof-side device 50 and the device mounting part 452 can also be a fixing method other than screw tightening based on screws S and nuts. For example, a clamp protruding downwards from the mounting plate 432 can be provided, and this clamp is locked into the mounting hole 453 formed in the device mounting part 452 to prevent detachment. Alternatively, for example, a protrusion provided on the device mounting part 452 can be locked into the mounting hole 433 formed in the mounting plate 432. In addition, the roof-side device 50 can also be fixed to the device mounting part 452 by riveting or the like.

[0179] In the area where the roof-side device 50 is fixed as described above, a plurality of fixing holes 453 are arranged in a first direction and a second direction. Therefore, the roof-side device 50 can be fixed using fixing holes that match the size of the roof-side device 50 to be fixed. As a result, roof-side devices 50 of various sizes can be fixed to the intermediate support member 460.

[0180] As a panel-side fixing part 470, a through hole is formed that penetrates the intermediate support member 460 in the thickness direction. The through hole is formed at a position corresponding to the through hole 414c of the receiving part 414. Furthermore, with the screw S penetrating the through hole 414c and the panel-side fixing part 470, the receiving part 414 and the panel-side fixing part 470 are fixed by tightening the nut at the tip of the screw S. Here, the panel-side fixing part 470 is located closer to the side edge of the intermediate support member 460 than the device fixing part 452. At both side edges of the intermediate support member 460, a plurality of (in this case, four) panel-side fixing parts 470 are arranged along the length direction of the intermediate support member 460. Two of the four panel-side fixing parts 470 are located between three regions. The remaining two of the four panel-side fixing parts 470 are located on the outer side of the three regions.

[0181] Here, the wiring holding portion 454 is a groove formed on the surface of the intermediate support member 460. The transmission member 40 is housed in the wiring holding portion 454. A protrusion may also be formed in the groove opening of the wiring holding portion 454, which prevents the transmission member 40 from dislodging from the upper opening of the wiring holding portion 454.

[0182] Here, all of the multiple roof-side devices 50 are disposed on the upper surface of the intermediate support member 460. Some or all of the multiple roof-side devices 50 may also be disposed on the lower surface of the intermediate support member 460.

[0183] The transmission components 40 of multiple roof-side devices 50 extend centrally from the intermediate support member 460 via the wiring holding part 454. Thus, regardless of the number of roof-side devices 50, the transmission components 40 of multiple roof-side devices 50 can be treated as a single wiring group.

[0184] The intermediate support member 460 can be a high-rigidity member, just like the intermediate support member 60 described above.

[0185] The intermediate support member 460 has an interior component side fixing portion 468, which is the same as the interior component side fixing portion 68. The interior component side fixing portion 468 is formed at a position corresponding to the fixing portions (refer to fixing hole 88ah) in the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86. Figure 14 and Figure 15In this embodiment, four interior component side fixing parts 468 are provided on the inner sides of the four corners of the lower surface of the intermediate support member 460. Furthermore, similar to Embodiment 2 described above, each interior component side fixing part 468 is inserted and fixed into the fixing holes 88ah on the side of the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86, and the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are supported by the intermediate support member 460.

[0186] <Effects, etc.>

[0187] According to this embodiment 2, the intermediate support member 460 directly holds at least one of the roof-side equipment 50 and the transmission member 40. Furthermore, the intermediate support member 460 includes a panel-side fixing portion 470 and an interior component-side fixing portion 468. Therefore, the split roof interior components 82, 84, and 86 are easily supported on the roof panel 413 via the intermediate support member 460. In addition to the effects achieved by the sheet-like member 30, it can achieve the same effects as in embodiment 1 described above.

[0188] Furthermore, since each roof-side device 50 is fixed to any one of the multiple device fixing parts 452 selected from the multiple device fixing parts 452, it is easy to cope with changes in the installation position of the roof-side device 50, changes in the specifications of the roof-side device 50, or the addition of the roof-side device 50.

[0189] Additionally, for example, the type of the intermediate support member 460 can be changed to retain the roof-side equipment 50. Therefore, the following method can be used when manufacturing the roof module 421 assembled into the vehicle.

[0190] First, such as Figure 17 As shown, various intermediate support members 460 are prepared, differentiated according to the presence or absence of the supported roof component (especially the roof-side device 50) and the type of the supported roof component (especially the roof-side device 50). Figure 17 Examples of intermediate support members 460 include intermediate support members 460(1), 460(2), and 460(3) with different types or numbers of roof-side devices 50 supported. Another example of intermediate support member 460 is an intermediate support member 460(4) without roof-side devices 50. Yet another example of intermediate support member 460 is an intermediate support member 560 without roof-side devices 50 and without mounting holes 453 for fixing the roof-side devices 50.

[0191] Based on the vehicle model, class, and optional features to which the roof module 21 is assembled, the presence and type of roof-side equipment 50 to be installed between the roof panel 413 and the roof interior component 80 are determined. Based on the determined presence and type of roof-side equipment 50, an intermediate support member is selected from the aforementioned intermediate support members 460(1), 460(2), 460(3), 460(4), and 560 as the installation target. It should be noted that, preferably, intermediate support member 460(4) is selected if there is a possibility of subsequently adding roof-side equipment 50, and intermediate support member 560 is selected if there is no possibility of subsequently adding roof-side equipment 50.

[0192] Then, the intermediate support member selected from the intermediate support members 460(1), 460(2), 460(3), 460(4), and 560 is installed onto the roof panel 413.

[0193] Subsequently, the roof interior component 80 is installed on the intermediate support component selected from intermediate support components 460(1), 460(2), 460(3), 460(4), and 560.

[0194] In this way, by selecting intermediate support members 460(1), 460(2), 460(3), 460(4), and 560, various combinations of roof-side equipment 50 can be easily accommodated. Furthermore, by using intermediate support members 460(4) without roof-side equipment 50 or intermediate support members 560 without fixing holes 453 for fixing roof-side equipment 50, a structure that supports interior components using intermediate support members can be achieved regardless of the presence or absence of roof component support.

[0195] [Variation Example]

[0196] 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. For example, in embodiment 2, a structure in which the fixing part is supported in a position-adjustable manner can also be used.

[0197] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0198] S screw

[0199] 10 vehicles

[0200] 12 Body

[0201] 13, 413 Roof Panel

[0202] 13a Panel Body

[0203] 13h, 30h, 80h, 165h, 174h opening

[0204] 14. Roof reinforcement components

[0205] 14h, 88ah, 260h fixing holes

[0206] 20, 420 Roof modules with interior components

[0207] 21, 221, 421 Roof Modules

[0208] 30 sheet-like components

[0209] 32 non-woven layers

[0210] 34. Radio wave shielding layer

[0211] 40, 440 transmission components

[0212] 50, 500 Roof Side Equipment

[0213] 60, 460, 560 intermediate support components

[0214] 68, 468 Internal component side fixing part

[0215] 70, 470 Panel Side Fixing Part

[0216] 80 Interior components of the roof

[0217] 81 handles

[0218] 82, 84, 86 Interior components of the split roof

[0219] 82g, 84g bevel

[0220] 82p, 86p, 415c concave part

[0221] 82s, 86s Step section

[0222] 88 Support bracket

[0223] 88a Support plate section

[0224] 88b Legs

[0225] 161 Plate part

[0226] 164 Movable support

[0227] 164h retaining hole

[0228] 165 Import Department

[0229] 165a Guide Edge

[0230] 166 Auxiliary plate-like part

[0231] 167 holes

[0232] 170, 260, 270, 415a Fixing Part

[0233] 173 Embedded in the main body

[0234] 174, 261 Head

[0235] 175 Insertion section

[0236] 175S gap

[0237] 175e Top section

[0238] 177 Embedded State Holding Pin

[0239] 178 top sellers

[0240] 179 columnar portion

[0241] 179a First guiding surface

[0242] 179b Groove

[0243] 179c Second guiding surface

[0244] 262 Cylinder section

[0245] 271 Support Section

[0246] 272 Elastic sheet

[0247] 310 Positioning recess

[0248] 320 Positioning convex part

[0249] 413a Panel body

[0250] 414 Receiving Department

[0251] 414a end

[0252] 414b Middle section

[0253] 414c through hole

[0254] 415 Panel-side wiring retainer

[0255] 415b Retention section

[0256] 432, 532 fixing plates

[0257] 433, 453 Fixing holes

[0258] 452 Equipment Fixing Part

[0259] 454 Wiring retention section.

Claims

1. A roof module with internal components, comprising: A roof lining component that covers the roof panel of a vehicle from the passenger compartment side, comprising a plurality of segmented roof lining components, wherein the plurality of segmented roof lining components are formed as a continuous body extending into different areas of the roof panel to cover the roof panel from the passenger compartment side; and The intermediate support member can be installed onto the roof panel. At least one of the plurality of segmented roof interior components is supported in an installed state on the roof panel by being mounted to the intermediate support member. At least one of the roof-side equipment and transmission components disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component is directly supported by the intermediate support component.

2. The roof module with internal components according to claim 1, The edges of the junctions of the multiple segmented roof interior components overlap each other.

3. The roof module with internal components according to claim 1 or 2, The sheet-like member disposed between the roof panel and the roof interior component is supported by the intermediate support member in a planar expansion manner.

4. The roof module with internal components according to claim 1 or 2, It has a fixing part for fixing the split roof interior component to the intermediate support component. At least one of the split roof interior component and the intermediate support component includes a movable support portion that supports the fixed portion in a manner that allows for positional adjustment in the direction of expansion of the split roof interior component.

5. The roof module with internal components according to claim 1 or 2, A positioning recess is formed on one side of the split roof interior component and the intermediate support component, and a positioning protrusion is formed on the other side to fit into the positioning recess.

6. The roof module with internal components according to claim 1 or 2, It has multiple intermediate support members. The junctions of the plurality of segmented roof interior components are located between the plurality of intermediate support components.

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