Vehicle side structure

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a vehicle side structure having: a guide groove portion that is extended in a vehicle front-rear direction at a side portion of a vehicle body and slidably guides a sliding door; a door-side groove portion formed in the sliding door and extending so as to be continuous with the guide groove portion in a vehicle front-rear direction in a closed state of the sliding door; and a rear camera disposed in the door-side groove portion and capable of capturing an image of the rear side of the vehicle.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a vehicle side structure. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-41240 discloses a structure in which a camera unit is mounted on an exterior mirror (door mirror) protruding from a side portion of a vehicle body.

[0003] In addition, a technology is known in which a camera is used to shoot the rear and side of a vehicle without installing an exterior rearview mirror and displays the image in the vehicle cabin. However, when the camera unit protrudes from the side of the vehicle body in the same manner as the exterior rearview mirror in order to ensure a good field of view, there is a possibility that an object will hit the camera unit and the desired image cannot be obtained. In addition, there is a possibility that the exterior design of the vehicle will be reduced. Summary of the invention

[0004] The present disclosure has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a vehicle side structure capable of capturing images of the rear and side of the vehicle in a good manner while ensuring the design of the exterior.

[0005] The vehicle side structure involved in the first embodiment includes: a guide groove portion, which extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle at the side of the vehicle body and guides the sliding door in a slidable manner; a door side groove portion, which is formed on the sliding door and extends in a manner continuous with the guide groove portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle when the sliding door is closed; and a rear camera, which is arranged in the door side groove portion and can shoot the rear side of the vehicle.

[0006] In the vehicle side structure involved in the first embodiment, a guide groove portion extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle at the side of the vehicle body, and the guide groove portion guides the sliding door in a slidable manner. In addition, a door side groove portion is formed on the sliding door, and the door side groove portion extends in a manner continuous with the guide groove portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle when the sliding door is closed. Here, a rear camera capable of photographing the rear side of the vehicle is arranged in the door side groove portion. In this way, by arranging the rear camera in the door side groove portion, it is possible to prevent the rear camera from protruding from the vehicle body.

[0007] Furthermore, since the door side groove portion extends so as to be continuous with the guide groove portion, it is possible to suppress a decrease in the appearance design compared to a structure in which a dedicated groove for arranging the rear camera is separately provided in the vehicle body side portion.

[0008] A vehicle side portion structure according to a second aspect is the vehicle side portion structure according to the first aspect, wherein the guide groove portion extends to a rear end portion of the vehicle body.

[0009] In the vehicle side structure according to the second aspect, since the guide groove extends to the rear end of the vehicle body, the vehicle body is less likely to enter the field of view of the rear camera, and the rear side of the vehicle can be photographed in a wide range.

[0010] A vehicle side portion structure according to a third aspect is, in the first aspect, characterized in that the guide groove portion is formed on a door beltline.

[0011] In the vehicle side portion structure according to the third aspect, since the guide groove portion is formed on the door beltline, the door beltline and the guide groove portion are continuous, and the appearance is improved.

[0012] A vehicle side portion structure according to a fourth aspect is, in the first aspect, characterized in that the entire rear camera is accommodated inside the door side groove portion.

[0013] In the vehicle side portion structure according to the fourth aspect, since the entire rear camera is accommodated inside the door side groove portion, it is possible to effectively suppress the camera from colliding with an object.

[0014] A vehicle side portion structure according to a fifth aspect is, in the first aspect, wherein the door side groove portion is formed at a rear end portion of the rear side door.

[0015] In the vehicle side portion structure according to the fifth aspect, the door side channel portion does not need to interfere with members constituting the rear side door, such as the side window glass.

[0016] According to the vehicle side structure according to the present disclosure, it is possible to capture images of the rear and side of the vehicle in a favorable manner while ensuring the design of the exterior. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure are described in detail based on the following drawings, in which:

[0018] Figure 1 It is a side view of a vehicle to which the vehicle side structure according to the embodiment is applied.

[0019] Figure 2 For Figure 1 The main part is enlarged in the enlarged figure of the main part.

[0020] Figure 3 To indicate from Figure 1 A side view of the rear side door in the middle of opening. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] A vehicle V to which the vehicle side structure according to the embodiment is applied will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, the arrow marks FR and the arrow marks UP in each figure represent the front side of the vehicle and the upper side of the vehicle, respectively. When the description is made using the front, rear, left, right, up, and down directions, unless otherwise specified, the front, rear, left, right, and up directions in the vehicle front and back directions, the left, right, and up directions in the vehicle width directions, and the up and down directions in the vehicle up and down directions are assumed to represent the front, rear, and up directions in the vehicle front and back directions, respectively.

[0022] Figure 1 FIG. 2 is a side view of a vehicle V to which the vehicle side structure according to the embodiment is applied, as viewed from the left side. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle body 12 of the vehicle V is provided with side doors at the front and rear.

[0023] The front side door 14 on the front side is constructed in an openable and closable manner and divides the inside and outside of the vehicle compartment. Specifically, the front end of the front side door 14 is rotatably mounted on the vehicle body 12 via a hinge (not shown). In addition, a front side window glass 20 is provided at the upper portion of the front side door 14 in a liftable manner.

[0024] A rear side door 16 is provided at the rear side of the front side door 14. The rear side door 16 is configured to be openable and closable and divides the interior of the vehicle compartment from the exterior of the vehicle compartment, and a rear side window glass 24 is provided at the upper portion of the rear side door 16. Here, the rear side door 16 of the present embodiment is provided as a sliding door that slides forward and backward. Specifically, as Figure 2 As shown, the rear side door 16 and the side portion of the vehicle body 12 are connected by the arm 40 , and the rear side door 16 slides forward and backward by the movement of the arm 40 .

[0025] The arm 40 is received inside the guide groove 30 formed on the side of the vehicle body 12, and one end of the arm 40 is rotatably mounted on the rear side door 16. In addition, the other end of the arm 40 is rotatably mounted on the vehicle body 12, and the rear side door 16 is moved (slid) toward the rear side of the vehicle along the vehicle body 12 by opening the one end of the arm 40 toward the outer side in the vehicle width direction and toward the rear side of the vehicle from the state where the one end of the arm 40 is received in the guide groove 30.

[0026] The guide groove 30 is formed at the rear of the vehicle body 12 and extends in the vehicle front-rear direction. A roof panel 26 that covers the vehicle compartment from above is disposed at the upper portion of the vehicle body 12, and the rear end of the roof panel 26 is connected to a rear cover 28. A rear quarter panel 29 is provided at the side of the rear cover 28, and the guide groove 30 is formed on the rear quarter panel 29.

[0027] The guide groove portion 30 is formed on the door beltline and extends to the rear end of the vehicle body 12 .

[0028] On the other hand, Figure 3 As shown, the door side groove 32 is formed in the rear side door 16. The rear side door 16 is provided with a substantially triangular extension 22A extending above the door waistline, and the door side groove 32 is formed at the lower end of the extension 22A.

[0029] The door side groove portion 32 is formed at the rear end portion of the rear side door 16 so as to be continuous with the guide groove portion 30 in the vehicle front-rear direction when the rear side door 16 is in the closed state.

[0030] Here, a rear camera 34 capable of photographing the rear side of the vehicle is arranged in the door side groove portion 32. The rear camera 34 is an optical camera directed toward the rear side of the vehicle, and the entire rear camera 34 is housed inside the door side groove portion 32. In addition, although not shown, the side portion on the right side of the vehicle is also provided with the same structure. That is, a guide groove portion and a door side groove portion that are symmetrical with the guide groove portion 30 and the door side groove portion 32 are formed at the right side portion of the vehicle body 12, and the rear camera is arranged in the door side groove portion.

[0031] (effect)

[0032] Next, the operation of the vehicle side portion structure according to the present embodiment will be described.

[0033] In the vehicle side structure according to the present embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, a guide groove 30 extends along the vehicle front-rear direction at the side of the vehicle body 12, and the guide groove 30 guides the rear side door 16 as a sliding door in a slidable manner. In addition, a door side groove 32 is formed on the rear side door 16, and the door side groove 32 extends in a manner continuous with the guide groove 30 in the vehicle front-rear direction when the rear side door 16 is closed. Figure 3 As shown, a rear camera 34 capable of photographing the rear side of the vehicle is disposed in the door side groove portion 32. By disposing the rear camera 34 in the door side groove portion 32, it is possible to suppress the rear camera 34 from protruding from the vehicle body 12.

[0034] In particular, in the present embodiment, the entire rear camera 34 is accommodated inside the door side groove portion 32 , so that the rear camera 34 can be effectively prevented from colliding with an object.

[0035] In addition, since the door side groove portion 32 of the present embodiment extends in a continuous manner with the guide groove portion 30, it is possible to suppress the reduction of the appearance design compared to a structure in which a dedicated groove for arranging a camera is separately provided on the side portion of the vehicle body. Thus, according to the vehicle side portion structure involved in the present embodiment, it is possible to well capture the rear and side of the vehicle while ensuring the appearance design.

[0036] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the guide groove 30 extends to the rear end of the vehicle body 12 , the vehicle body 12 is less likely to enter the field of view of the rear camera 34 , thereby being able to capture the rear side of the vehicle in a wider range.

[0037] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the guide groove portion 30 is formed on the door beltline, the door beltline and the guide groove portion 30 are continuous in appearance, thereby improving the appearance.

[0038] Furthermore, in the present embodiment, since the door side groove portion 32 is formed at the rear end portion of the rear side door 16 , the door side groove portion 32 may not interfere with other components.

[0039] Although the vehicle side structure involved in the present embodiment has been described above, it is obvious that the present invention can be implemented in various ways within the scope of the present disclosure. For example, although the above embodiment is described as being applicable to a SUV (Sport Utility Vehicle) type vehicle V, it is not limited thereto. For example, it can be widely applicable to a vehicle whose rear side door is a sliding door, such as a minivan type vehicle.

[0040] In addition, in the above embodiment, the guide groove portion 30 extends to the rear end portion of the vehicle body 12 , but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the guide groove portion 30 may be formed only at the front end portion of the rear quarter panel 29 .

[0041] The following supplementary notes are disclosed with respect to the above-mentioned embodiment.

[0042] (Note 1)

[0043] The body side structure includes: a guide groove portion, which extends along the front-rear direction of the vehicle at the side of the body and guides the sliding door in a slidable manner; a door side groove portion, which is formed on the sliding door and extends in a manner continuous with the guide groove portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle when the sliding door is in a closed state; and a rear camera, which is arranged in the door side groove portion and can shoot the rear side of the vehicle.

[0044] (Note 2)

[0045] In the vehicle side portion structure described in Supplementary Note 1, the guide groove portion extends to a rear end portion of the vehicle body.

[0046] (Note 3)

[0047] In the vehicle side portion structure described in Supplementary Note 1 or Supplementary Note 2, the guide groove portion is formed on a door beltline.

[0048] (Note 4)

[0049] In the vehicle side portion structure described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 3, the rear camera is entirely accommodated inside the door side channel portion.

[0050] (Note 5)

[0051] In the vehicle side portion structure described in any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 4, the door side channel portion is formed at a rear end portion of the rear side door.

Claims

1. A vehicle side structure, comprising: a guide groove portion extending along the front-rear direction of the vehicle at a side portion of the vehicle body and guiding the sliding door in a slidable manner; a door side groove portion formed on the slide door and extending in a manner continuous with the guide groove portion in the front-rear direction of the vehicle when the slide door is in a closed state; A rear camera is disposed in the door side groove portion and is capable of photographing the rear side of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle side structure according to claim 1, wherein: The guide groove portion extends to a rear end portion of the vehicle body.

3. The vehicle side structure according to claim 1, wherein: The guide groove portion is formed on a door beltline.

4. The vehicle side structure according to claim 1, wherein: The entire rear camera is accommodated inside the door side groove portion.

5. The vehicle side structure according to claim 1, wherein: The door side channel portion is formed at a rear end portion of the rear side door.

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