Window regulator module

Abstract

Provided is a window regulator module capable of improving operability during conveyance and the like. A window regulator module (21) attached to an inner panel of a vehicle door is provided with a window regulator (31) for raising and lowering a window glass of the vehicle door, and a module panel (32) to which the window regulator (31) is fixed, the module panel (32) having a main body plate section (51), a right folding plate section (53), and a left folding plate section (55), and being configured so as to be foldable.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a vehicle window regulator module. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there is a window regulator module in which a plurality of functional components including a window regulator are assembled and integrated into a module panel that closes an opening of a door panel (see Patent Document 1). In this window regulator module, by integrating the module panel and the plurality of functional components including the window regulator, the module panel and the plurality of functional components including the window regulator can be assembled into a door panel as a whole.

[0003] Prior art literature

[0004] Patent Literature

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2003-104052 Summary of the invention

[0006] Problem that the invention aims to solve

[0007] However, in recent years, there is a trend of increasing the size of module panels. Conventional window regulator modules have a problem in that the entire window regulator module increases in size as the module panel increases in size, thereby deteriorating the operability of the window regulator module during transportation.

[0008] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a window regulator module capable of improving operability during transportation or the like.

[0009] Solutions for solving problems

[0010] In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present invention provides a window regulator module, which is a window regulator module assembled to a door panel of a vehicle door, and is characterized in that it comprises: a window regulator that raises and lowers the window glass of the vehicle door; and a module panel to which the window regulator is fixed, and the module panel is configured to be foldable.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] The window regulator module of the present invention can improve operability during transportation and the like. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 This is an overall schematic diagram showing a window regulator module according to an embodiment of the present invention and a vehicle door equipped with the window regulator module.

[0014] Figure 2 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a window regulator module, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a top view.

[0015] Figure 3 1 and 2 are diagrams showing a window regulator module during transportation, wherein (a) is a front view and (b) is a top view.

[0016] Figure 4 (a) is a front view showing the module panel, (b) is a top view showing the module panel, and (c) is a view showing the periphery of the right hinge and the left hinge. Figure 4 (b) is a top view of the main parts.

[0017] Description of Reference Numerals

[0018] 1: vehicle door, 11: inner panel, 21: window regulator module, 31: window regulator, 32: module panel, 51: main body panel, 53: right folding panel, 55: left folding panel. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] Hereinafter, a window regulator module according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. The window regulator module is a module that is assembled to a vehicle door of a vehicle (e.g., an automobile), and is obtained by assembling a plurality of functional components including a window regulator on a module panel and modularizing (i.e., integrating) them. In particular, the present window regulator module improves operability during transportation and assembly by providing a foldable structure for the module panel. In addition, the left and right, front and back, and up and down are defined and described below as shown in the respective figures. In addition, in the present embodiment, the up and down direction of the vehicle coincides with the up and down direction of the window regulator module, the vehicle width direction of the vehicle coincides with the front and back direction of the window regulator module, and the front and back direction of the vehicle coincides with the left and right direction of the window regulator module.

[0020] (Structure of vehicle door)

[0021] Here, before describing the window regulator module 21, the vehicle door 1 equipped with the window regulator module 21 will be described. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle door 1 is composed of an inner panel 11 as a door panel on the inner side of the vehicle cabin and an outer panel (not shown) on the outer side of the vehicle cabin, and a door internal space is formed between the inner panel 11 and the outer panel.

[0022] In addition, a window opening 16 opened and closed by a window glass W is formed at the upper portion of the inner panel 11 and the outer panel. On the other hand, an introduction opening 17 for introducing a plurality of functional components including a window regulator 31 into the door interior space is formed at the lower portion of the inner panel 11. In the present embodiment, the window regulator module 21 is mounted on the inner panel 11. By mounting the window regulator module 21 on the inner panel 11, the introduction opening 17 is closed by the module panel 32, and a plurality of functional components including the window regulator 31 are stored in the door interior space.

[0023] (Composition of the window regulator module)

[0024] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, the window regulator module 21 includes a window regulator 31 for raising and lowering the window glass W of the vehicle door 1 and a module panel 32 to which the window regulator 31 is fixed. Although not shown in the figure, in addition to the window regulator 31, functional components such as a speaker are also assembled in the module panel 32.

[0025] The window regulator 31 includes a guide rail 41 provided along the lifting direction, a pallet 42 supporting the window glass W and slidably mounted on the guide rail 41, an ascending cable 43 and a descending cable 44 pulling the pallet 42, a driving unit 45 provided at the lower end of the guide rail 41 to drive the ascending cable 43 and the descending cable 44, and a pulley 47 fixed to the upper end of the guide rail 41 via a pulley bracket 46 to change the direction of the ascending cable 43. The ascending cable 43 and the descending cable 44 are released and wound up by driving the driving unit 45, and the pallet 42 is pulled in the vertical direction, so that the pallet 42 moves in the vertical direction. Thus, the window glass W supported by the pallet 42 is raised and lowered.

[0026] In addition, in the window regulator 31, the housing 45a of the driving unit 45 to which the lower end of the guide rail 41 is fixed is fixed to the module panel 32, so that the window regulator 31 is fixed to the module panel 32. In addition, the guide rail 41 extending upward from the housing 45a of the driving unit 45 extends beyond the upper end of the module panel 32 and is formed to protrude upward from the module panel 32. And, the pulley bracket 46 and the pulley 47 are fixed to the top end portion of the guide rail 41 protruding from the module panel 32, that is, the upper end portion, and the pulley bracket 46 and the pulley 47 fixed to the upper end portion of the guide rail 41 are fixed to the inner panel 11. That is, the window regulator 31 is fixed to the module panel 32 at the lower end and fixed to the inner panel 11 at the upper end.

[0027] Grease is applied to the guide rail 41 of the window regulator 31. The grease suppresses sliding noise and wear when the ascending cable 43 and the descending cable 44 come into contact with the guide rail 41.

[0028] (Composition of module panels)

[0029] like Figure 4 As shown, the module panel 32 is a panel body that is screwed to the inner panel 11, is formed to cover and close the introduction opening 17, and is configured to be foldable. Specifically, the module panel 32 is composed of a main body plate portion 51 to which the window regulator 31 is fixed, a right folding plate portion 53 foldably connected to the right end of the main body plate portion 51 via a right hinge portion 52, and a left folding plate portion 55 foldably connected to the left end of the main body plate portion 51 via a left hinge portion 54. The main body plate portion 51, the right folding plate portion 53, and the left folding plate portion 55 are respectively formed of resin and are formed as separate bodies. That is, the module panel 32 is formed by connecting the main body plate portion 51, the right folding plate portion 53, and the left folding plate portion 55 formed as separate bodies, and is a structure in which the module panel 32 is divided into three parts in the left-right direction. In addition, the right folding plate portion 53 is an example of the first folding plate portion, and the left folding plate portion 55 is an example of the second folding plate portion.

[0030] At the right end of the main body plate 51, two upper and lower right hinge shafts 61, 61 are formed as shafts constituting the right hinge portion 52, and at the left end of the main body plate 51, two upper and lower left hinge shafts 62, 62 are formed as shafts constituting the left hinge portion 54. In addition, at the four corners of the main body plate 51, four fixing holes 63 for screwing the main body plate 51 to the inner panel 11 are formed respectively.

[0031] like Figure 4 As shown in (a), at the left end of the right folding plate portion 53, two upper and lower hinge cylinder portions 71, 71 are formed as the cylinder portion constituting the right hinge portion 52. In addition, at the upper and lower ends of the right folding plate portion 53, two fixing holes 72 for screwing the right folding plate portion 53 to the inner panel 11 are respectively formed. Figure 3 As shown in (a), the width dimension of the right foldable plate portion 53 in the left-right direction is the size at which the right foldable plate portion 53 overlaps with a part of the window regulator 31 (in this embodiment, the support plate 42 located at the lower limit position) when the right foldable plate portion 53 is folded relative to the main body plate portion 51 as viewed from the front. That is, it can be said that the main body plate portion 51 and the right foldable plate portion 53 are divided at a position at which the right foldable plate portion 53 overlaps with a part of the window regulator 31 when the right foldable plate portion 53 is folded relative to the main body plate portion 51.

[0032] like Figure 4As shown in (a), at the right end of the left folding plate portion 55, two upper and lower hinge cylinder portions 81, 81 are formed as the cylinder portion constituting the left hinge portion 54. In addition, at the upper and lower ends of the left folding plate portion 55, two fixing holes 72 for screwing the left folding plate portion 55 to the inner panel 11 are respectively formed. Figure 3 As shown in (a), the width dimension of the left foldable plate portion 55 in the left-right direction is the size at which the left foldable plate portion 55 overlaps with a part of the window regulator 31 (in this embodiment, the drive motor 45b of the drive unit 45) when the left foldable plate portion 55 is folded relative to the main body plate portion 51 as viewed from the front. That is, it can be said that the main body plate portion 51 and the left foldable plate portion 55 are divided at a position at which the left foldable plate portion 55 overlaps with a part of the window regulator 31 when the left foldable plate portion 55 is folded relative to the main body plate portion 51.

[0033] like Figure 4 As shown in (c), the right hinge portion 52 is composed of two right hinge shaft portions 61, 61 formed on the main plate portion 51 and two hinge cylinder portions 71, 71 formed on the right folding plate portion 53. That is, the right hinge portion 52 is formed by engaging the two hinge cylinder portions 71, 71 with the two right hinge shaft portions 61, 61, respectively. Through the right hinge portion 52, the right folding plate portion 53 is connected to the main plate portion 51 so as to be swingable. As a result, Figure 4 As shown in (b), the right folding plate portion 53 is connected to the main body plate portion 51 in a manner that it can be folded freely from a state parallel to the main body plate portion 51 toward the side (front side) to which the window regulator 31 is fixed, and as shown in Figure 3 As shown in (a) of FIG. 5 , when the main body plate portion 51 is folded, the main body plate portion 51 overlaps with a portion of the window regulator 31. Figure 4 As shown in (b), the right foldable plate portion 53 is connected to the main body plate portion 51 so as to be movable (swingable) from a state parallel to the main body plate portion 51 to a side (rear side) opposite to the inner panel 11.

[0034] like Figure 4 As shown in (c), the left hinge portion 54 is composed of two left hinge shaft portions 62, 62 formed on the main plate portion 51 and two hinge cylinder portions 81, 81 formed on the left folding plate portion 55. That is, the left hinge portion 54 is formed by engaging the two hinge cylinder portions 81, 81 with the two left hinge shaft portions 62, 62, respectively. Through the left hinge portion 54, the left folding plate portion 55 is connected to the main plate portion 51 so as to be swingable. As a result, Figure 4 As shown in (b), the left foldable plate portion 55 is connected to the main body plate portion 51 in a foldable manner from a state parallel to the main body plate portion 51 to the side (front side) where the window regulator 31 is fixed, and as shown in Figure 3As shown in (a) of FIG. 5 , when the main body plate portion 51 is folded, the main body plate portion 51 overlaps with a portion of the window regulator 31. Figure 4 As shown in (b), the left foldable plate portion 55 is connected to the main body plate portion 51 so as to be movable (swingable) from a state parallel to the main body plate portion 51 to a side (rear side) opposite to the inner panel 11.

[0035] In this embodiment, when transporting the window regulator 31, Figure 3 As shown in the figure, the module panel 32 is folded while the pallet 42 is located at the lower limit position. When the module panel 32 is folded, as shown in the figure, the left and right folding plate portions 53 and 55 are folded to overlap with a part of the window regulator 31, so that the window regulator 31 is surrounded by the left and right folding plate portions 53 and 55. As a result, it is possible to prevent other window regulator modules 21 that are transported together, or the hands of an operator, a box for transport, etc. from contacting the window regulator 31. In particular, it is possible to prevent other window regulator modules 21, or the hands of an operator, a box for transport, etc. from contacting the guide rail 41 of the window regulator 31, so that it is possible to prevent grease applied to the guide rail 41 from adhering to other window regulator modules 21, or the hands of an operator, a box for transport, etc.

[0036] Next, the assembly operation of the window regulator module 21 to the vehicle door 1 will be described. In the assembly operation of the window regulator module 21, first, a plurality of functional components including the window regulator 31 are introduced into the door interior space from the introduction opening 17. Then, the main body plate 51 is aligned with the inner panel 11 while the right folding plate 53 and the left folding plate 55 are swung to the rear side relative to the main body plate 51, and the main body plate 51 is screwed to the inner panel 11 through the four fixing holes 63 while the main body plate 51 is pressed against the inner panel 11 from the rear side. After the main body plate 51 is screwed to the inner panel 11, the right folding plate 53 is screwed to the inner panel 11 through the two fixing holes 72 while the right folding plate 53 is swung relative to the main body plate 51 and pressed against the inner panel 11. Then, while the left foldable plate 55 is swung relative to the main body plate 51 and pressed against the inner panel 11, the left foldable plate 55 is screwed to the inner panel 11 through the two fixing holes 82. After the main body plate 51, the right foldable plate 53, and the left foldable plate 55 are screwed, the pulley bracket 46 and the pulley 47 of the window regulator 31 are fixed to the inner panel 11. Thus, the assembly operation of the window regulator module 21 is completed.

[0037] (Functions and Effects of Implementation Methods)

[0038] As described above, according to the configuration of the above-mentioned embodiment, by configuring the module panel 32 to be foldable, the module panel 32 can be folded when not in use during transportation, so that the module panel 32 can be deformed to be compact, and the size of the entire window regulator module 21 can be reduced. As a result, the operability during transportation can be improved, and in particular, the transportation efficiency of the window regulator module 21 can be improved.

[0039] In addition, by configuring the module panel 32 to be foldable, the folding plate portions 53 and 55 can be used as supports when transporting a plurality of window regulator modules 21 in a standing position (standing position). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the window regulator modules 21 in the standing position from falling over due to the impact during transport. Thus, it is possible to prevent the window regulator modules 21 in the standing position from falling onto other window regulator modules 21 during transport and causing damage.

[0040] In addition, since the folding plate portions 53, 55 overlap a portion of the window regulator 31 when the folding plate portions 53, 55 are folded relative to the main body plate portion 51, the window regulator 31 can be surrounded by the folding plate portions 53, 55 when not in use, such as during transportation, and can prevent other window regulator modules 21, or the hands of an operator, a box for transportation, etc. from contacting the window regulator 31. In particular, it is possible to prevent grease applied to the guide rail 41 from adhering to other window regulator modules 21, or the hands of an operator, a box for transportation, etc. In addition, the window regulator 31 can be protected.

[0041] Furthermore, by configuring the foldable plate portions 53 and 55 to be movable (swingable) relative to the main body plate portion 51 toward the side opposite to the inner panel 11 , it is possible to improve the workability during assembly of the window regulator module 21 .

[0042] Furthermore, since the module panel 32 is formed by dividing the main plate portion 51 and the folded plate portions 53 and 55, a large-scale molding machine is not required, and the module panel 32 can be molded by a small molding machine. In addition, molding time and molding cost can be reduced.

[0043] In addition, since the module panel 32 is formed by dividing the main plate portion 51 and the folding plate portions 53 and 55, the size of the module panel 32 can be changed without changing the main plate portion 51 by replacing the folding plate portions 53 and 55 with folding plate portions having different width dimensions, thereby being able to cope with the provision of window regulator modules 21 of various sizes and shapes.

[0044] (Regarding other embodiments)

[0045] The above describes the embodiments of the present invention, but the above embodiments do not limit the invention involved in the claims. In addition, it should be noted that all combinations of the features described in the embodiments are not necessarily required for the solution to the problem of the invention. The present invention can be appropriately modified and implemented within the scope of its purpose.

[0046] For example, in the above embodiment, the module panel 32 is divided into three parts according to the main plate portion 51, the right folding plate portion 53 and the left folding plate portion 55, and the module panel 32 is configured to be foldable in a three-fold form, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the module panel 32 may be divided into four or more parts (for example, five parts), and the module panel 32 may be configured to be foldable in a four-fold form or more.

[0047] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the structure has a right folding plate portion 53 (first folding plate portion) connected to one end of the module panel 32 in the left-right direction, and a left folding plate portion 55 (second folding plate portion) connected to the other end of the module panel 32 in the left-right direction, but it can also be a structure with only one folding plate portion of the right folding plate portion 53 and the left folding plate portion 55.

[0048] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the module panel 32 is configured to be freely folded left and right and the folding plate portions 53 and 55 are connected at the ends of the left and right directions of the main body panel portion 51, but the module panel 32 may also be configured to be freely folded up and down and the folding plate portions 53 and 55 are connected at the ends of the up and down directions of the main body panel portion 51.

[0049] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the folding plate portions 53 and 55 are connected to the main plate portion 51 in a manner that allows them to be folded freely toward the front side (the side where the window regulator 31 is fixed), but it is also possible to connect the folding plate portions 53 and 55 to the main plate portion 51 in a manner that allows them to be folded freely toward the rear side.

[0050] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the main body plate portion 51 and the folding plate portions 53 and 55 are connected by the hinge portions 52 and 54 composed of the hinge shaft portions 61 and 62 formed integrally with the main body of the main body plate portion 51 and the hinge cylinder portions 71 and 81 formed integrally with the main body of the folding plate portions 53 and 55, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the main body plate portion 51 and the folding plate portions 53 and 55 may be connected by the hinge portions 52 and 54 formed separately from the main body plate portion 51 and the folding plate portions 53 and 55.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the main plate portion 51 and the folded plate portions 53 and 55 are formed as separate bodies, but the main plate portion 51 and the folded plate portions 53 and 55 may be formed as one body. In this case, the hinge portions 52 and 54 are formed of thin-walled portions, for example.

[0052] In the above embodiment, the main body plate 51 and the guide rail 41 are formed as separate bodies, but the main body plate 51 and the guide rail 41 may be formed as one body. In this case, the main body plate 51 and the guide rail 41 are formed of resin, for example.

[0053] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the upper portion of the window regulator 31 protrudes upward from the module panel 32, the upper portion of the window regulator 31 is fixed to the inner panel 11, and the lower portion of the window regulator 31 is fixed to the module panel 32, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any configuration is sufficient as long as the window regulator 31 is fixed to the module panel 32. For example, the entire range of the window regulator 31 may be located on the module panel 32, and the upper and lower portions of the window regulator 31 may be fixed to the module panel 32, or the lower portion of the window regulator 31 may protrude downward from the module panel 32, the lower portion of the window regulator 31 may be fixed to the inner panel 11, and the upper portion of the window regulator 31 may be fixed to the module panel 32.

[0054] In addition, in the above-mentioned embodiment, the folding plate portions 53 and 55 are configured to overlap a portion of the window regulator 31 when folded, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the folding plate portions 53 and 55 may be configured not to overlap the window regulator 31 when folded relative to the main body plate portion 51, or may be configured to cover the entire window regulator 31 when folded relative to the main body plate portion 51. In addition, in order to further prevent grease applied to the guide rail 41 from adhering, the folding plate portions 53 and 55 may be configured to cover a portion of the guide rail 41 or the entire guide rail 41 when folded relative to the main body plate portion 51.

[0055] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the present invention is applied to the window regulator module 21 equipped with the cable-driven window regulator 31 of the lower rail type which is driven by the cables 43 and 44 and the driving part 45 is arranged at the lower end of the guide rail 41, but the window regulator 31 mounted on the window regulator module 21 is not limited thereto. For example, the present invention may be applied to the window regulator module 21 equipped with other cable-driven window regulators such as delta type, banjo type, self-propelled type, double rail type, etc., and the present invention may be applied to the window regulator module 21 equipped with window regulators other than the cable-driven window regulators such as arm-driven window regulators.

[0056] In addition, in the above embodiment, the window regulator module 21 mounted on the left front door (i.e., the left front side door) is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited thereto. That is, the present invention may also be applied to the window regulator module 21 mounted on the right side door, and may also be applied to the window regulator module 21 mounted on the rear side door.

[0057] (Summary of Implementation Methods)

[0058] Next, the technical ideas grasped from the above-described embodiments are described by referring to the reference numerals in the embodiments. However, the reference numerals in the following description do not limit the constituent elements in the claims to the members specifically shown in the embodiments.

[0059] 《1》A window regulator module (21) is a window regulator module (21) assembled to a door panel (11) of a vehicle door (1), characterized in that it comprises: a window regulator (31) which raises and lowers the window glass (W) of the vehicle door (1); and a module panel (32) to which the window regulator (31) is fixed, and the module panel (32) is configured to be foldable.

[0060] "2" The window regulator module (21) according to "1" is characterized in that the module panel (32) has: a main plate portion (51) to which the window regulator (31) is fixed; and a folding plate portion (53, 55) which is foldably connected to the main plate portion (51).

[0061] "3" The window regulator module (21) according to "2" is characterized in that the folding plate portion (53, 55) is connected to the main plate portion (51) in a manner that it can be freely folded toward the side to which the window regulator (31) is fixed, and is constructed to overlap with at least a portion of the window regulator (31) when it is folded relative to the main plate portion (51).

[0062] "4" The window regulator module (21) according to "2" or "3" is characterized in that the module panel (32) has: the first folding plate portion (53), which is connected to one end of the main plate portion (51); and the second folding plate portion (55), which is connected to the other end of the main plate portion (51).

[0063] "5" A window regulator module (21) according to any one of "2" to "4", characterized in that the folding plate portion (53, 55) is connected to the main plate portion (51) in a manner that allows it to move freely toward the side opposite to the door panel (11).

[0064] "6" The window regulator module (21) according to any one of "2" to "5", characterized in that the main plate portion (51) and the folding plate portion (53, 55) are formed as separate bodies.

Claims

1. A window regulator module, which is a window regulator module mounted on a door panel of a vehicle door, It is characterized in that have: a window regulator that raises and lowers a window glass of the vehicle door; and a module panel to which the window regulator is fixed, The module panel is configured to be foldable.

2. The window regulator module according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The module panel has: a main body panel portion to which the window regulator is fixed; and The foldable plate portion is foldably connected to the main body plate portion.

3. The window regulator module according to claim 2, It is characterized in that The folding plate portion is connected to the main body plate portion so as to be foldable toward the side to which the window regulator is fixed, and is configured to overlap at least a portion of the window regulator when folded relative to the main body plate portion.

4. The window regulator module according to claim 3, It is characterized in that The module panel has: The first folding plate portion is connected to one end of the main plate portion; and The second folding plate portion is connected to the other end of the main body plate portion.

5. The window regulator module according to claim 2 or 3, It is characterized in that The folding plate portion is connected to the main body plate portion in a manner that allows free movement toward a side opposite to the door panel.

6. The window regulator module according to claim 2 or 3, It is characterized in that The main body plate portion and the folded plate portion are formed as separate bodies.

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