clip member

Abstract

The clip member has a hook portion (20) hooked to the rim portion (3A) and a fixing portion (30, 50, 60) penetrating and fixing the cover (4). The hook portion (20) has a base sheet portion (21), an end sheet portion (22) disposed on one side with respect to the base sheet portion (21), and a connecting sheet portion (23) connecting the base sheet portion (21) and the end sheet portion (22). The fixing portion (30, 50, 60) is continuous with the base sheet portion (21) at a base end (31, 51, 61) thereof and is formed so as to protrude toward the other side with respect to the base sheet portion (21).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a clip component for attaching a covering material such as skin to the edge of various structures such as the cover and armrest of a center console in a vehicle such as an automobile. Background Technology

[0002] Generally, when installing coverings such as skin materials onto the edges of the aforementioned structures, they are installed using a riveting machine or by welding. However, the installation of these coverings requires labor and time. Therefore, the use of clamp components is considered to reduce the labor and time required for the installation of these coverings.

[0003] For example, Patent Document 1 proposes to install skin material onto the edge of the core material of the handrail of a vehicle door using a guide rail member (clamp member).

[0004] Existing technical documents

[0005] Patent documents

[0006] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2018-114863 Summary of the Invention

[0007] The problem the invention aims to solve

[0008] The guide rail component described in Patent Document 1 is made of soft resin and has a long leg and a short leg, forming a U-shaped cross section. The skin material is sewn onto the long leg and is installed onto the edge of the core material by fitting the skin material into the edge of the core material.

[0009] However, in the guide rail component described in Patent Document 1, the skin material is sewn onto the long legs of the guide rail component, thus requiring labor and time for installation. Similarly, the installation of clip components such as the guide rail component onto the covering material such as the skin material using sewing also requires labor and time.

[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a clamp component that can reduce the installation work of coverings.

[0011] Solution for solving the problem

[0012] The clip member of the present invention is a clip member for attaching a cover to the edge of a structure, wherein the clip member has a hook portion that hooks onto the edge and a fixing portion that penetrates and fixes the cover, the hook portion having: a base portion; an end portion disposed on one side relative to the base portion; and a connecting portion that connects the base portion and the end portion, the fixing portion being continuous with the base portion at its base end and formed in a manner that protrudes to the other side relative to the base portion.

[0013] According to the clip member of the present invention, the fixing portion protruding from the base portion as described above passes through and fixes the cover, so that the cover can be installed on the clip member without sewing, and the installation work of the cover relative to the clip member can be reduced.

[0014] Furthermore, compared to the case where the covering is installed on the clip component by sewing, the position of the covering, which is fixed by the fixing part, is mechanically fixed when the hook is hooked onto the edge of the structure, so that the covering can be installed on the edge of the structure as desired.

[0015] Furthermore, by hooking a hook portion formed on the side opposite to the fixing portion onto the edge of the structure, the cover can be installed on the edge of the structure. Therefore, it is not necessary to form a protrusion for installing the cover on the edge of the structure itself.

[0016] In the clamp component of the present invention, the fixing part may also have a raised portion formed by the top end protruding on the side opposite to the base end.

[0017] With this structure, when the hook engages with the edge of the structure, even if the covering material such as the skin fixed to the fixing part is pulled and tries to detach from the fixing part, the raised part formed at the top of the fixing part hooks onto the covering material and functions as an anti-detachment part. Therefore, the fixing state of the covering material relative to the fixing part can be made more stable.

[0018] In the clip component of the present invention, the fixing portion may be formed such that it protrudes from the base portion to the other side and extends along the base portion. A stepped portion for arranging the cover is formed between the base end of the fixing portion and the free end of the base portion. An anti-detachment claw portion is formed at the top end of the fixing portion extending along the base portion, and this anti-detachment claw portion is spaced apart from the free end of the base portion in the direction along the base portion. With this structure, if the fixing portion penetrates the cover, the cover is hooked to the stepped portion. Even if this state is loosened, the anti-detachment claw portion remains hooked to the cover, thereby preventing the cover from detaching from the fixing portion. Furthermore, when the cover is installed in the structure, the state in which the cover is hooked to the stepped portion remains unchanged. The free end of the base portion and the anti-detachment claw portion of the fixing portion are arranged along the structure, so the cover is fixed by the fixing portion, maintaining its fixed state.

[0019] In the clamp component of the present invention, the stepped portion may also be formed by a recess formed between the base end of the fixing portion and the free end of the substrate portion.

[0020] With this structure, compared to the case where only a flat step is formed between the free end of the substrate and the base end of the fixing part, the cover is disposed in the recess, thus suppressing the misalignment of the cover.

[0021] In the clip component of the present invention, the recess may also be configured to narrow from its opening toward the bottom.

[0022] According to this structure, if the cover is installed onto the structure and tension is applied to the cover, the cover is embedded in the narrowed recess. Therefore, it is more difficult for the cover to misalign, and it is also less likely for the cover to fall off from the fixing part.

[0023] In the clip component of the present invention, the fixing portion may be formed such that it protrudes to the other side relative to the substrate portion and extends along the substrate portion, and the portion of the fixing portion that is closer to the top end than the base end is spaced apart from the substrate portion in the X direction, which is orthogonal to the direction along the substrate portion, i.e., the Z direction.

[0024] According to this structure, if the fixing part penetrates the cover, the cover becomes hooked to the base end of the fixing part, and is sandwiched between the fixing part and the base part, thereby maintaining the state of the cover hooked to the base end of the fixing part. If the cover is installed on the structure and tension is applied, the cover is reliably fixed to the fixing part, and its fixed state can be maintained.

[0025] In the clip component of the present invention, the portion of the substrate portion opposite to the fixing portion in the X direction, which is orthogonal to the direction along the substrate portion (Z direction), may be thinner than other portions of the substrate portion.

[0026] With this structure, the fixing part can be positioned close to the substrate part, which allows for miniaturization of the clip components and reduces the risk of interference with other parts.

[0027] In the clamp component of the present invention, the dimension of the base portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end may be larger than the dimension of the end piece portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end, and the base end of the fixing portion may be disposed between the position of the free end of the base portion and the position of the free end of the end piece portion.

[0028] With this structure, when the hook is hooked onto the edge of the structure, even if the covering material such as the skin material fixed to the fixing part is pulled, the base end of the fixing part is positioned between the free end of the base piece and the free end of the end piece. Therefore, compared with the case where the base end of the fixing part is positioned between the free end of the end piece and the connecting end of the base piece, it can be set to a state where the hook is difficult to detach from the edge of the structure. Thus, the covering material can be properly installed on the edge of the structure using the clip member.

[0029] The clip member of the present invention is a clip member for attaching a cover to the edge of a structure, wherein the clip member has a hook portion that hooks onto the edge and a fixing portion that penetrates and fixes the cover, the hook portion having: a base portion; an end portion disposed opposite to the base portion; and a connecting portion that connects the base portion and the end portion, the fixing portion having: a base portion that is continuous with and extends along the base portion to the end portion on the side opposite to the connecting end portion, the connecting end portion being connected to the connecting portion; and a top portion that is continuous with the base portion, the fixing portion having a pair of grooves formed with the end portion and the top portion as a pair of sides and the base portion as the bottom.

[0030] According to the clip component of the present invention, by having the fixing part pass through the cover, the cover can be fitted and fixed in a pair of grooves. Therefore, the cover can be installed on the clip component without sewing, and the installation work of the cover relative to the clip component can be reduced.

[0031] Furthermore, compared to the case where the cover is installed on the clip component by sewing, the cover is mechanically fixed to the fixed part when the hook is hooked onto the edge of the structure, so that the cover can be installed on the edge of the structure as desired.

[0032] Furthermore, by hooking a hook portion formed on the side opposite to the fixing portion onto the edge of the structure, the cover can be installed on the edge of the structure. Therefore, it is not necessary to form a protrusion for installing the cover on the edge of the structure itself.

[0033] Furthermore, since the fixing part extends along the substrate part, for example, compared to the case where the end piece side is set as one side relative to the substrate part and there is a fixing part protruding relative to the substrate part on the other side as the opposite side, there is no structure protruding to the other side, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing the risk of interference between the clip component and other parts.

[0034] In the clip component of the present invention, the fixing portion having the pair of grooves may also be formed in an arrow shape.

[0035] This structure allows the fixing part to penetrate the covering more easily.

[0036] In the clamp component of the present invention, it may also have: at least two clamp portions having the hook portion and the fixing portion; and a flexible connecting portion connecting the two clamp portions, the connecting portion connecting portions such that parts of the hook portions in the two clamp portions are connected to each other.

[0037] With this structure, by connecting the two clips using a connecting part, the installation work can be reduced compared to the installation work of fixing the cover to the fixing part of two independent clip members and hooking the hook to the edge of the structure.

[0038] Furthermore, by utilizing flexible connecting parts to partially connect the hooks in the two clip parts to each other, the clip components can be installed along the curved shape even if, for example, the edge of the structure is bent.

[0039] In the clamp component of the present invention, the connecting portion may connect the connecting pieces to each other.

[0040] With this structure, for example, compared to the case where the connecting ends of the base plate are connected to each other relative to the connecting piece, or where the connecting ends of the end pieces are connected to each other relative to the connecting piece, the connecting part can be made to have excellent flexibility and be easily pressed into the edge of the structure when the hook is hooked onto it. Furthermore, even when the hook is hooked onto the edge of the structure and the cover is pulled, the connecting part still connects the connecting pieces to each other. Therefore, the risk of the cover getting caught between the connecting pieces and wrinkling is eliminated, resulting in a better aesthetic appearance of the cover installed on the edge of the structure.

[0041] In the clip component of the present invention, the connecting portion may connect the connecting ends of the base plate portion relative to the connecting piece portion to each other, or connect the connecting ends of the end piece portion relative to the connecting piece portion to each other.

[0042] Based on this structure, compared to the case where connecting pieces are connected to each other using a connecting part, the connecting part can have a moderate rigidity. For example, when the connecting part connects the connecting ends of the base piece relative to the connecting piece, the end piece side of the clip easily bends towards each other, while the base piece side is difficult to bend towards each other. Furthermore, when the connecting part connects the connecting ends of the end pieces relative to the connecting piece, the base piece side of the clip easily bends towards each other, while the end piece side is difficult to bend towards each other. Therefore, it is possible to construct a clip member that corresponds to the bending shape of the edge of the structure.

[0043] Furthermore, even when the hook is attached to the edge of the structure and the cover is pulled, the connecting part connects the connecting ends to each other. Therefore, the risk of the cover getting stuck between the connecting ends and wrinkling can be eliminated, and the aesthetics of the cover installed on the edge of the structure can be better achieved.

[0044] According to the present invention, a clamp component that can reduce the installation work of coverings can be provided. Attached Figure Description

[0045] Figure 1 This is a three-dimensional view of the armrest box located inside the passenger compartment of a car.

[0046] Figure 2 This is a perspective view showing the clamp component according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] Figure 3 This is a cross-sectional view showing the clamp component of the first embodiment.

[0048] Figure 4 This is an explanatory diagram relating to the installation sequence of the clamp components in the first embodiment.

[0049] Figure 5 This is an explanatory diagram relating to the installation sequence of the clamp components in the first embodiment.

[0050] Figure 6 This is a perspective view showing the clamp component according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing the clamp component of the second embodiment.

[0052] Figure 8 This is a perspective view showing the clamp component according to the third embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the clamp component of the third embodiment.

[0054] Figure 10 This is a perspective view showing the clamp component according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0055] Figure 11 This is a cross-sectional view showing the clamp component of the fourth embodiment.

[0056] Figure 12A This is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the first clip component.

[0057] Figure 12B This is a cross-sectional view showing a modified example of the first clip component. Detailed Implementation

[0058] [First Implementation]

[0059] Hereinafter, the first embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0060] In the first embodiment, the clip member 10 attaches the skin material 4, which serves as a covering, to... Figure 1 The edge 3A of the cover body 3 of the armrest box 2 shown as a structure (refer to) Figure 2 The armrest box 2 is located inside the car's passenger compartment. Figure 1 The figure shows an armrest box 2 disposed between seats 5A and 5B. In the first embodiment, the edge 3A is formed by the end edge of a flange formed around the cover body 3. Although the skin material 4 is simplified in the figures, the surface of the skin material 4 is leather, and a cushioning material is provided on the back side. The skin material 4 can be compressively formed in its thickness direction. This skin material 4 covers the outer surface of the cover body 3 in a state where it is mounted to the edge 3A of the cover body 3.

[0061] In the following description, the X direction is defined as the left-right direction (width direction) of the clamp member 10 in the installation state, the Y direction, which is orthogonal to the X direction, is defined as the length direction of the clamp member 10 in the installation state, and the Z direction, which is orthogonal to the X and Y directions, is defined as the up-down direction of the clamp member 10 in the installation state.

[0062] The clamp component 10 is made of synthetic resin and has at least two clamps as described in the first embodiment. Figure 2 As shown, there are five clip portions 11; and a flexible connecting portion 12 that connects the clip portions 11 together in the Y direction.

[0063] like Figure 3 As shown, the clip part 11 has a hook part 20 that hooks onto the edge part 3A and a fixing part 30 that passes through and fixes the skin material 4.

[0064] The hook portion 20 has: a substrate portion 21 along the Z direction; an end piece portion 22 disposed relative to the substrate portion 21 on the +X direction side (one side) along the Z direction; and a connecting piece portion 23 connecting the substrate portion 21 and the end piece portion 22 along the X direction.

[0065] The connecting end 25 of the substrate portion 21, which connects to the connecting piece portion 23, is the end of the substrate portion 21 on the +Z direction side, and the free end 26 of the substrate portion 21 is the end (top) of the substrate portion 21 on the -Z direction side. Similarly, the connecting end 27 of the end piece portion 22, which connects to the connecting piece portion 23, is the end of the end piece portion 22 on the +Z direction side, and the free end 28 of the end piece portion 22 is the end (top) of the end piece portion 22 on the -Z direction side.

[0066] The inner surfaces of the substrate portion 21, the end portion 22, and the connecting portion 23 are each formed with a hook groove 29 arranged in the flange portion 3A. The substrate portion 21, the end portion 22, and the connecting portion 23 are each configured to be slightly flexible and deformable. Therefore, in such a way... Figure 4 and Figure 5 As shown, the hook 20 is wrapped around the edge 3A as if... Figure 3 When the edge portion 3A is positioned in the hook groove 29 as shown, the base portion 21, the end portion 22, and the connecting portion 23 are slightly bent and deformed, so that the hook portion 20 can be smoothly hooked onto the edge portion 3A.

[0067] Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the end piece 22 is slightly tilted towards the -X direction with its free end 28 positioned slightly towards the substrate portion 21 than the connecting end 27. Therefore, in such a way... Figure 3 With the hook 20 hooked onto the edge 3A as shown, the free end 28 of the end piece 22 is pressed against the edge 3A, making the hook 20 securely hooked relative to the edge 3A.

[0068] In the first embodiment, the Z-direction dimension of the substrate portion 21 from the connecting end 25 relative to the connecting piece portion 23 to the free end 26 is defined as dimension L1, the Z-direction dimension of the end piece portion 22 from the connecting end 27 relative to the connecting piece portion 23 to the free end 28 is defined as dimension L2, and the Z-direction dimension from the position of the free end 28 of the end piece portion 22 to the free end 26 of the substrate portion 21 is defined as dimension L3. In this case, dimension L1 is larger than dimension L2, and the base end 31 of the fixing portion 30, which will be discussed later, is disposed in the region corresponding to dimension L3.

[0069] The fixing portion 30 is continuous with the substrate portion 21 at its base end 31 and is formed in a manner that protrudes towards the -X direction relative to the substrate portion 21. Furthermore, the fixing portion 30 has raised portions 33 formed by the top end 32 on the side opposite to the base end 31 (the -X direction side) that bulges towards both the +Z and -Z directions. The protruding length of the fixing portion 30 in the X direction is appropriately set according to the thickness of the skin material 4, such that the skin material 4 is positioned between the substrate portion 21 and the raised portion 33.

[0070] like Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the connecting part 12 connects the connecting piece 23, which is a part of the hook part 20 of the clip parts 11 adjacent to each other in the Y direction, to each other.

[0071] In the first embodiment, the width dimension of the connecting portion 12 in the X direction is approximately the same as the dimension in the Y direction of the connecting piece portion 23, but it may also be larger than the dimension in the Y direction of the connecting piece portion 23, or smaller than the dimension in the Y direction of the connecting piece portion 23.

[0072] In the first embodiment, the length dimension of the connecting portion 12 in the Y direction is larger than the length dimension of each clip portion 11 in the Y direction, but it may also be smaller than the length dimension of each clip portion 11 in the Y direction, or it may be approximately equal to the length dimension of each clip portion 11 in the Y direction.

[0073] [Installation Order]

[0074] The following describes the installation sequence of attaching the skin material 4 to the cover body 3 using the clip member 10. Furthermore, a recess 3B is formed on the outer surface of the edge 3A of the cover body 3, recessed in the -X direction, according to the position where the clip member 11 is positioned. Additionally, a hole 4A is formed on the edge of the skin material 4 for the fixing member 30 to pass through.

[0075] First, the fixing part 30 is made to pass through the hole 4A of the skin material 4, and the edge of the skin material 4 is placed between the base part 21 and the raised part 33 to be fixed.

[0076] Next, as Figure 4 As shown, the free end 28 of the end piece 22 is inserted into the recess 3B, causing the free end 28 of the end piece 22 to abut against the edge 3A, maintaining this abutment state. Figure 5 As shown, the clip portion 11 is screwed into the inner back side of the cover body 3. Thus, the hook portion 20 becomes as shown... Figure 3As shown, the edge portion 3A is hooked into the hook groove 29. The base portion 21 and the end portion 22 are arranged along the edge portion 3A, and the connecting portion 23 and the connecting portion 12 are arranged along the end edge of the edge portion 3A. At this time, by pressing the connecting portion 12 into the -Z direction, the edge portion 3A is properly inserted into the bottom of the hook groove 29.

[0077] In such Figure 5 With the hook 20 hooked onto the edge 3A as shown, the skin material 4 is pulled from the fixing part 30 towards the -Z direction. Ideally, the edge of the skin material 4 should return to the +Z direction and the portion on the end piece 22 should return to the -Z direction. However, the base piece 21 has a dimension L1, and the base end 31 of the fixing part 30 is positioned in a region corresponding to the aforementioned dimension L3. Therefore, the hook 20 is difficult to detach from the edge 3A. The pulled skin material 4 generates a force that causes the edge 3A to enter the depth of the hook groove 29, making the hooking state of the hook 20 more appropriate. Furthermore, even when the skin material 4 is pulled, the raised portion 33 can still hook onto the edge of the skin material 4, thus preventing the skin material 4 from detaching from the fixing part 30. Moreover, in... Figure 5 In the hooked state shown, the free end 26 of the substrate 21 and the edge of the skin material 4 are arranged separately in the X direction from the top plate portion surrounded by the flange of the cover body 3.

[0078] In this way, the skin material 4 is installed on the edge 3A of the cover body 3 using the clip component 10.

[0079] [Effects of the first embodiment]

[0080] According to the clip member 10 of the first embodiment, the fixing portion 30 protruding from the base portion 21 passes through and fixes the skin material 4. Therefore, the skin material 4 can be installed on the clip member 10 without sewing, reducing the installation work of the skin material 4 relative to the clip member 10. In addition, with the hook portion 20 hooked onto the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3, the position of the skin material 4 fixed to the fixing portion 30 is mechanically fixed, and the skin material 4 can be installed on the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3 as desired. Moreover, by hooking the hook portion 20, which has an end piece portion 22 on the side opposite to the fixing portion 30, onto the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3, the skin material 4 can be installed on the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3. Therefore, it is not necessary to form a protrusion or the like for installing the skin material 4 on the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3 itself. Furthermore, according to the clip member 10, the raised portion 33 can function as an anti-detachment portion for the skin material 4. The base end 31 of the fixing portion 30 is positioned between the free end 26 of the base portion 21 and the free end 28 of the end piece portion 22. Therefore, it can be configured such that the hook portion 20 is difficult to detach from the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3. By connecting the two clip portions with the connecting portion, the installation work of the clip member 10 can be reduced. By connecting the connecting piece portion 23 of the clip portion 11 with the flexible connecting portion 12, the clip member 10 can be installed in accordance with the bending shape of the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3. Furthermore, it can be configured such that the connecting portion 12 has excellent flexibility and is easy to press the hook portion 20 into the edge portion 3A. Moreover, it can eliminate the risk that the skin material 4 will wrinkle when it is pressed between the connecting piece portions 23, thus achieving a good aesthetic appearance of the skin material 4 installed on the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3.

[0081] [Second Implementation]

[0082] Hereinafter, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0083] exist Figure 6 and Figure 7 In the second embodiment, the clip member 10B attaches the aforementioned skin material 4, which serves as a covering, to... Figure 1 The edge 3A of the cover body 3 of the aforementioned armrest box 2, which serves as a structural component, is shown. The clip member 10B is made of synthetic resin and includes: a plurality of clip portions 11B arranged at intervals in the Y direction; and a flexible connecting portion 12B that connects the clip portions 11B together in the Y direction. The clip portions 11B have a hook portion 20 as in the first embodiment and a fixing portion 40 different from the fixing portion 30 in the first embodiment. The connecting portion 12B is substantially the same as the connecting portion 12 in the first embodiment, but connects the connecting end 25 of the base portion 21 of the clip portion 11B and the base portion 21 side portion of the connecting piece portion 23 to each other between the plurality of clip portions 11B.

[0084] Furthermore, the X, Y, and Z directions are the same as those in the first embodiment. Additionally, for structures identical to those in the first embodiment, appropriate reference numerals are used in the figures, omitting detailed descriptions.

[0085] The fixing part 40 is a structure that penetrates and fixes the skin material 4, and extends from the substrate part 21 in the -Z direction and is formed in an arrow shape. In the second embodiment, the aforementioned free end 26 of the substrate part 21 in the first embodiment is integrally formed as the end of the fixing part 40. Furthermore, the Z-direction dimension of the substrate part 21 in the second embodiment is smaller than that in the first embodiment, and the dimension obtained by adding the Z-direction dimension of the fixing part 40 to the Z-direction dimension of the substrate part 21 is defined as the aforementioned dimension L1.

[0086] The fixing part 40 has a plate-shaped base 41 extending from the central portion of the end portion 26 of the base portion 21 in the Y direction towards the -Z direction, and a plate-shaped top portion 42 continuous with the base 41. A pair of grooves 43 facing each other in the Y direction are formed by the end portion 26 of the base portion 41, the base portion 41, and the top portion 42. The grooves 43 are formed with the end portion 26 of the base portion 21 and the top portion 42 of the fixing part 40 as a pair of side portions and the base portion 41 of the fixing part 40 as the bottom.

[0087] The top end portion 42 has an inclined surface 423 that slopes from its central portion 421 in the Y direction to the ends 422 on both sides in the Y direction. The inclined surface 423 is inclined relative to the Z direction as it slopes from the central portion 421 toward both sides in the Y direction and toward the +Z direction side. This inclination improves the insertability of the fixing portion 40 with respect to the hole 4A in the skin material 4. The Y direction dimension of the top end portion 42 (the width dimension of the top end portion 42 itself) is larger than the Y direction dimension of the base portion 41 (the width dimension of the base portion 41 itself). Furthermore, the Y-direction dimension of the top portion 42 is set to be the same as the Y-direction dimension of the substrate portion 21 (the width dimension of the substrate portion 21 itself), but it is not limited to this. For example, the Y-direction dimension of the top portion 42 may be smaller than the Y-direction dimension of the substrate portion 21 to further improve the insertability. Alternatively, for example, within the range where the fixing portion 40 can be inserted into the hole portion 4A of the skin material 4, the Y-direction dimension of the top portion 42 may be larger than the Y-direction dimension of the substrate portion 21 to further suppress the detachment of the skin material 4 in the -Z direction.

[0088] Alternatively, in the second embodiment, a flange 3A may be formed on the edge 3A of the cover body 3. Figure 7 The recess 3C shown is provided at the end of the skin material 4, in which the hole portion 4A is fixed by the fixing portion 40 passing through the recess 3C.

[0089] [Effects of the second implementation method]

[0090] In the second embodiment, by having the fixing part 40 pass through the skin material 4, the skin material 4 can be fitted and fixed in a pair of grooves 43. Therefore, the skin material 4 can be installed on the clip member 10B without sewing, which can reduce the installation work of the skin material 4 relative to the clip member 10B.

[0091] Furthermore, compared to the case where the skin material 4 is installed on the clip member 10B by sewing, the position of the skin material 4 fixed by the fixing part 40 is mechanically fixed when the hook part 20 is hooked onto the edge 3A of the cover body 3, so that the skin material 4 can be installed on the edge 3A as desired.

[0092] Furthermore, by hooking the hook portion 20, which has an end piece 22 on the side opposite to the fixing portion 40, onto the edge portion 3A, the skin material 4 can be installed onto the edge portion 3A. Therefore, it is not necessary to form a protrusion or the like for installing the skin material 4 on the edge portion 3A itself.

[0093] Furthermore, since the fixing part 40 extends along the substrate part 21, for example, compared with the aforementioned fixing part 30 that protrudes toward the -X direction relative to the substrate part 21, there is no structure that protrudes toward the -X direction, thereby simplifying the structure and reducing the risk of interference between the clip member 10B and other components.

[0094] In the second embodiment, the fixing part 40 having a pair of grooves 43 may also be formed in the shape of an arrow.

[0095] In the second embodiment, the fixing part 40 is formed in the shape of an arrow, so that the fixing part 40 can more easily penetrate the skin material 4.

[0096] [Third Implementation]

[0097] Hereinafter, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0098] exist Figure 8 and Figure 9 In the third embodiment, the clip member 10C attaches the aforementioned skin material 4 to the edge 3A of the cover body 3 of the aforementioned armrest box 2. The clip member 10C is made of synthetic resin and has: a plurality of clip portions 11C spaced apart in the Y direction; and a flexible connecting portion 12C that connects the clip portions 11C together in the Y direction. The clip portions 11C have a hook portion 20 as in the first embodiment and a fixing portion 50 different from the fixing portion 30 in the first embodiment. The connecting portion 12C is constructed similarly to the connecting portion 12B in the second embodiment.

[0099] Furthermore, the X, Y, and Z directions are the same as those in the first embodiment. Additionally, for structures identical to those in the first embodiment, appropriate reference numerals are used in the figures, omitting detailed descriptions.

[0100] The fixing part 50 is a structure that penetrates and fixes the skin material 4. The fixing part 50 is formed such that it protrudes from the free end 26 side of the base part 21 in the -X direction and extends in the -Z direction, and an anti-slip claw part 53 is formed at the top end 52. In the third embodiment, the Z direction dimension of the base part 21 is formed to be smaller than the Z direction dimension of the base part 21 in the first embodiment, and the dimension obtained by adding the Z direction dimension of the fixing part 50 to the Z direction dimension of the base part 21 is set as the aforementioned dimension L1. The fixing part 50 is continuous with the base part 21 at the base end 51. The anti-slip claw part 53 is arranged such that it is spaced apart from the free end 26 of the base part 21 and faces each other in the Z direction. A step is formed between the free end 26 and the base end 51. The step is formed by a recess 54 which is shaped to narrow from its opening toward the bottom, so that when the skin material 4 is installed onto the edge 3A of the cover body 3, as Figure 9 As shown, the skin material 4 is embedded in the recess 54, making it difficult for the end of the skin material 4 to misalign or fall off. The anti-detachment claw 53 prevents the skin material 4, which is in a state of being hooked by the fixing part 50 through the hole 4A, from detaching from the fixing part 50 before installation on the edge part 3A. Furthermore, the recess 54 can be configured such that the end of the skin material 4 can be configured, so it does not have to be the narrow shape described above.

[0101] [Effects of the third embodiment]

[0102] In the third embodiment, while maintaining the aforementioned effects of the first embodiment, if the fixing part 50 penetrates the hole 4A of the skin material 4, the skin material 4 is hooked onto the recess 54, which serves as a step. Even if this state becomes loose, the anti-detachment claw part 53 remains hooked onto the skin material 4, thereby preventing the skin material 4 from detaching from the fixing part 50. Furthermore, when the skin material 4 is installed onto the edge 3A of the cover body 3, the state in which the skin material 4 is hooked onto the recess 54 remains unchanged. The free end 26 of the base portion 21 and the anti-detachment claw part 53 of the fixing part 50 are arranged along the edge 3A. Therefore, the skin material 4 is fixed by the fixing part 50, maintaining its fixed state.

[0103] In the third embodiment, compared to the case where only a flat step is formed between the free end 26 of the substrate portion 21 and the base end 51 of the fixing portion 50, the skin material 4 is disposed in the recess 54, thus, the misalignment of the skin material 4 can be suppressed.

[0104] In the third embodiment, if the skin material 4 is installed on the edge portion 3A and a tension is applied to the skin material 4, the skin material 4 is embedded in the narrowed recess 54. Therefore, it is more difficult for the skin material 4 to misalign, and it is also less likely for the skin material 4 to fall off from the fixing portion 50.

[0105] [Fourth Implementation]

[0106] The fourth embodiment of the present invention will now be described based on the accompanying drawings.

[0107] exist Figure 10 and Figure 11 In the fourth embodiment, the clip member 10D attaches the aforementioned skin material 4 to the edge 3A of the cover body 3 of the aforementioned armrest box 2. The clip member 10D is made of synthetic resin and has: a plurality of clip portions 11D spaced apart in the Y direction; and a flexible connecting portion 12D that connects the clip portions 11D together in the Y direction. The clip portions 11D have a hook portion 20 as in the first embodiment and a fixing portion 60 different from the fixing portion 30 in the first embodiment. The connecting portion 12D is constructed similarly to the connecting portion 12B in the second embodiment.

[0108] Furthermore, the X, Y, and Z directions are the same as those in the first embodiment. Additionally, for structures identical to those in the first embodiment, appropriate reference numerals are used in the figures, omitting detailed descriptions.

[0109] The fixing portion 60 is a structure that penetrates and fixes the skin material 4. The fixing portion 60 is continuous with the substrate portion 21 at its base end 61, and is formed such that it protrudes in the -X direction and extends in the -Z direction relative to the substrate portion 21. The portion of the substrate portion 60 near its tip 62 is spaced apart from the substrate portion 21 in the X direction orthogonal to the direction (Z direction) along the substrate portion 21. Furthermore, in the fourth embodiment, the portion of the substrate portion 21 facing the fixing portion 60 in the X direction is formed to be thinner than other portions of the substrate portion 21. If the fixing portion 60 penetrates the hole 4A in the skin material 4, then the end of the skin material 4 is hooked onto the base end 61, and this end is sandwiched between the substrate portion 21 and the portion of the fixing portion 60 near its tip 62.

[0110] [Effects of the fourth implementation method]

[0111] In the fourth embodiment, if the fixing part 60 passes through the hole 4A of the skin material 4, the skin material 4 is hooked to the base end 61 of the fixing part 60 and is sandwiched between the fixing part 60 and the base plate part 21, thereby maintaining the state in which the skin material 4 is hooked to the base end 61 of the fixing part 60. If the skin material 4 is installed on the edge 3A of the cover body 3 and a pulling force is applied, the skin material 4 is reliably fixed by the fixing part 60, and its fixed state can be maintained.

[0112] In the fourth embodiment, the fixing part 60 can be arranged close to the substrate part 21, which can achieve miniaturization of the clip member 10D and reduce the risk of interference with other components.

[0113] [Variation Example]

[0114] In the first embodiment, the connecting portion 12 connects the connecting pieces 23 to each other, but it is not limited to this, for example... Figure 12A In the modified example shown, the connecting portion 12 can also connect the connecting ends 27 of the end pieces 22 to each other. In this case, compared with the present embodiment where the connecting portions 23 are connected to each other using the connecting portion 12, the connecting portion 12 can have a moderate rigidity, the base portion 21 side of the clip portion 11 can easily bend in a way that brings them closer together, while the end pieces 22 side is difficult to bend in a way that brings them closer together. In addition, the risk of the skin material 4 wrinkling due to being pressed between the connecting ends 27 can be eliminated, and the aesthetics of the skin material 4 installed on the edge 3A of the cover body 3 can be well achieved.

[0115] In addition, this structure can also be applied to the connecting part 12B in the second embodiment, the connecting part 12C in the third embodiment, and the connecting part 12D in the fourth embodiment.

[0116] In the first embodiment, the connecting portion 12 connects the connecting pieces 23 to each other, but it is not limited to this, and may also be, for example... Figure 12B In the modified example shown, the connecting portion 12 connects the connecting ends 25 of the base plate portion 21 to each other. In this case, compared with the present embodiment where the connecting portions 23 are connected to each other using the connecting portion 12, the connecting portion 12 can have a moderate rigidity, the end piece portion 22 side of the clip portion 11 can easily bend in a way that brings them closer together, while the base plate portion 21 side is difficult to bend in a way that brings them closer together. In addition, the risk of the skin material 4 wrinkling due to digging into the connecting ends 25 can be eliminated, and the aesthetics of the skin material 4 installed on the edge portion 3A of the cover body 3 are well achieved.

[0117] In addition, this structure can also be applied to the connecting part 12B in the second embodiment, the connecting part 12C in the third embodiment, and the connecting part 12D in the fourth embodiment.

[0118] In the first embodiment, the fixing part 30 has a raised part 33 formed by the protrusion of its top end 32, but if the peeling of the skin material 4 cannot be produced even without the raised part 33, the structure of the raised part 33 may be omitted.

[0119] In embodiments 1 to 4, such as Figure 3 As shown, dimension L1 is larger than dimension L2, but if the hook portion 20 can be hooked relative to the edge portion 3A, dimension L1 can also be a dimension smaller than L2. In this case, there is no dimension L3, and the fixing portions 30, 40, 50, and 60 are continuous with the substrate portion 21 in the area corresponding to dimension L1.

[0120] In the first to fourth embodiments, the fixing parts 30, 40, 50 and 60 are continuous with the substrate part 21 in the region corresponding to the size L3. However, while keeping the size L1 larger than the size L2, the fixing parts 30, 40, 50 and 60 may also be continuous with the substrate part 21 in the region corresponding to the size L2.

[0121] In the first to fourth embodiments, the clamp members 10, 10B, 10C, and 10D are configured by connecting multiple clamp parts 11 using connecting parts 12, 12B, 12C, and 12D. However, this is not a limitation; the clamp members 11 may be configured as a single clamp member without connecting parts 12, 12B, 12C, and 12D.

[0122] In the first to fourth embodiments, the cover body 3 of the armrest box 2 is described as a structure. However, it is also possible to designate the dashboard or the like inside the car compartment as a structure, and install the clip members 10, 10B, 10C, and 10D on the edge of the structure.

[0123] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0124] 10, 10B~10D, Clip components; 11, 11B~11D, Clip parts; 12, 12B~12D, Connecting parts; 2, Armrest box; 20, Hook part; 21, Base plate part; 22, End plate part; 23, Connecting plate part; 25, 27, Connecting end; 26, 28, Free end; 29, Hook groove; 3, Cover body (structure); 30, 40, 50, 60, Fixing parts; 31, 51, 61, base; 32, 52, 62, top; 33, raised portion; 3A, edge; 3B, 3C, recess; 4, skin material; 41, base; 42, top portion; 421, central portion; 422, end; 423, inclined surface; 43, groove; 4A, hole; 53, anti-slip claw portion; 54, recess; 5A, 5B, seat; L1~L3, dimensions.

Claims

1. A clamping component, which is a clamping component for attaching skin material to an end-plate-shaped edge portion constituting an edge of a structure, wherein, The clip component has a hook portion that hooks onto the edge portion and a fixing portion that penetrates and secures the skin material. The hook portion has: a base portion; an end portion disposed on one side opposite the base portion; and a connecting portion connecting the base portion and the end portion. The fixing portion is continuous with the substrate portion at its base end, and is formed in such a way that it protrudes to the other side relative to the substrate portion. The fixing portion is formed such that its base end protrudes from the substrate portion to the other side, and the fixing portion extends from the base end along the substrate portion. A stepped portion for mounting the skin material is formed between the base end of the fixed portion and the free end of the substrate portion. An anti-detachment claw is formed at the top end of the fixed portion extending along the substrate portion and protruding toward one side. The anti-detachment claw is spaced apart from the free end of the substrate portion in the direction along the substrate portion, i.e., the Z direction.

2. The clamp component according to claim 1, wherein, The stepped portion is formed by a recess between the base end of the fixed portion and the free end of the substrate portion.

3. The clamp component according to claim 2, wherein, The recess is designed to narrow from its opening toward the bottom.

4. The clamp component according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein, The dimension of the substrate portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end is larger than the dimension of the end piece portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end. The base end of the fixing part is positioned between the free end of the substrate part and the free end of the end piece part.

5. The clamp component according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The clamp component has: At least two clip portions, each having the hook portion and the fixing portion; and A flexible connecting part that connects the two clamp parts. The connecting portion connects a portion of the hook portion in each of the two clip portions to the other.

6. The clamp component according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting portion connects the connecting pieces to each other.

7. The clamp component according to claim 5, wherein, The connecting portion connects the connecting ends of the substrate portion relative to the connecting piece portion to each other, or connects the connecting ends of the end piece portion relative to the connecting piece portion to each other.

8. A clip component for attaching a cover to the edge of a structure, wherein, The clip component has a hook portion that hooks onto the edge portion and a fixing portion that passes through and secures the cover. The hook portion has: a base portion; an end portion disposed on one side opposite the base portion; and a connecting portion connecting the base portion and the end portion. The fixing portion is continuous with the substrate portion at its base end, and is formed in such a way that it protrudes to the other side relative to the substrate portion. The fixing portion is formed such that it protrudes to the other side relative to the substrate portion and extends along the substrate portion. The portion of the fixing part that is closer to the top end than the base end is positioned opposite the base portion at a distance from it in the X direction, which is orthogonal to the direction along the base portion, i.e., the Z direction.

9. The clamp component according to claim 8, wherein, The portion of the substrate that is opposite to the fixing portion in the X direction, which is orthogonal to the direction along the substrate (Z direction), is thinner than the other portions of the substrate.

10. The clamp component according to claim 8 or 9, wherein, The dimension of the substrate portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end is larger than the dimension of the end piece portion from the connecting end relative to the connecting piece portion to the free end. The base end of the fixing part is positioned between the free end of the substrate part and the free end of the end piece part.

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