Mounting structure

The mounting structure with inclined walls and a snap-fit mechanism addresses the issue of smooth airbag deployment, ensuring timely and efficient airbag release for enhanced passenger safety.

CN119218153APending Publication Date: 2024-12-31HONDA MOTOR CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202310772930.8
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Applications(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-06-28
Publication Date
2024-12-31

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Technical Problem

Existing airbag installation structures in vehicles often fail to smoothly release and deploy during an impact, hindering effective passenger protection.

Method used

A mounting structure featuring a fastener with a male and female part design that includes inclined walls and a snap-fit mechanism, allowing a partial gap between engagement walls to facilitate smooth detachment of the interior component from the vehicle body.

Benefits of technology

Enables the airbag to be smoothly loosened and deployed without hindrance, enhancing safety by ensuring timely and efficient deployment.

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Abstract

The invention provides a mounting structure which can be smoothly loosened and unfolded. The installation structure comprises an air bag arranged on the indoor side of a vehicle body; an interior covering the airbag; the fastener is connected with the interior so as to be installed on the vehicle body, the fastener comprises a vehicle body side component installed on the vehicle body and an interior side component installed in the interior, one of the vehicle body side component and the interior side component is provided with a male part, and the other one of the vehicle body side component and the interior side component is provided with a female part for clamping the male part. The female portion includes: a first wall extending along an insertion direction in which the fastener is inserted into the vehicle body; the second wall is parallel to the first wall; and an engagement part provided on the first wall so as to engage with the male part, and a space part is formed between the first wall and the second wall at a position adjacent to the male part in a state in which the male part engages with the female part.
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Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a mounting structure. Background Art

[0002] In existing vehicles, airbags are one of the means to protect the safety of passengers when the vehicle is seriously hit. Since the airbag is usually installed between the interior and the vehicle body, the airbag must be quickly inflated and popped out by pushing open the interior after an external force impact occurs. However, the existing installation structure may still fail to be released smoothly, and there is room for improvement. The present invention aims to improve safety in order to solve the above problems and contribute to the development of a sustainable transportation system. Summary of the invention

[0003] The invention provides a mounting structure which can be smoothly loosened and unfolded.

[0004] The installation structure of the present invention includes: an airbag, which is arranged on the indoor side of a vehicle body; an interior, which covers the airbag; and a fastener, which is connected to the interior for installation on the vehicle body, wherein the fastener includes a vehicle body side component installed on the vehicle body, and an interior side component installed on the interior, one of the vehicle body side component or the interior side component is provided with a male part, and the other is provided with a female part for the male part to engage with, and the female part includes: a first wall, extending along the insertion direction of the fastener into the vehicle body; a second wall, which is parallel to the first wall; and a locking part, which is provided on the first wall to engage with the male part, and when the male part is engaged with the female part, a space part is formed between the first wall and the second wall at a position adjacent to the male part.

[0005] In an embodiment of the present invention, the direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, the first wall includes a contact portion, the contact portion abuts against the interior side component in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and the contact portion includes a first inclined portion, the first inclined portion is inclined toward the outside of the second direction and away from the interior side component.

[0006] In an embodiment of the present invention, the male portion includes a clamped portion for clamping the clamping portion of the female portion, the direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, and the clamped portion includes an inclined portion, which is inclined toward the outside of a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and away from the clamping portion.

[0007] In an embodiment of the present invention, the upper portion of the second wall abuts against the one on which the male portion is provided, the direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, and the upper portion of the second wall includes a second inclined portion, which is inclined toward the outside of a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and away from the one on which the male portion is provided.

[0008] In an embodiment of the present invention, the mounting structure further comprises a binding belt connecting the vehicle body or the vehicle body side component and the interior or the interior side component, and the binding belt is connected to the second wall.

[0009] Based on the above, in the mounting structure of the present invention, when the male part and the female part are engaged, the accommodation space of the female part, i.e., between the first wall and the second wall, still retains a partial gap (space portion). In this way, when the interior side component (interior) is rotated by the force in the rotation direction, it can be loosened from the vehicle side component (vehicle body) without being hindered. Accordingly, the mounting structure of the present invention can be smoothly loosened and deployed.

[0010] In order to make the above features and advantages of the present invention more clearly understood, embodiments are given below with reference to the accompanying drawings for detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an installation structure of an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the fasteners of the mounting structure of this embodiment.

[0013] Figure 3A It is a partial schematic diagram of the male and female parts of the fastener of this embodiment in the engaged state.

[0014] Figure 3B-Figure 3D yes Figure 3A Schematic diagram of a modified embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the interior side component of the fastener of this embodiment.

[0016] Figure 5 1 is a schematic diagram of the vehicle body side component of the fastener of this embodiment from another perspective.

[0017] Description of Reference Numerals

[0018] 1: Installation structure;

[0019] 10: Car body;

[0020] 20: Interior decoration;

[0021] 30: airbag;

[0022] 40: straps;

[0023] 100: fasteners;

[0024] 110: body side parts;

[0025] 112, 112', 112": mother part;

[0026] 112a, 112a': first wall;

[0027] 112b, 112b': second wall;

[0028] 112c: snap-fitting portion;

[0029] 112d, 112d': side wall;

[0030] 120: interior side parts;

[0031] 122, 122': Public Ministry;

[0032] 122a: engaged portion;

[0033] 122b: groove;

[0034] C1: abutment portion;

[0035] C2: abutted portion;

[0036] D1: first direction;

[0037] D2: second direction;

[0038] ID: insertion direction;

[0039] T: inclined part;

[0040] T1: first inclined portion;

[0041] T2: second inclined portion;

[0042] S, S', S", S'': space department; DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0043] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of an installation structure of an embodiment of the present invention. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of the fasteners of the mounting structure of this embodiment. Figure 3A It is a partial schematic diagram of the male and female parts of the fastener of this embodiment in the engaged state. Figure 3B-Figure 3D yes Figure 3A Schematic diagram of a modified embodiment of the present invention. Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the interior side component of the fastener of this embodiment. Figure 5: is a schematic diagram of the body side component of the fastener of this embodiment from another perspective. In this embodiment, the mounting structure 1 is, for example, a structure for mounting the body 10 and the interior 20 in a vehicle, wherein the airbag 30 is, for example, disposed on the indoor side of the body 10, and the interior 20 covers the airbag 30. In other embodiments not shown, the mounting structure 1 may also be used in other internal and external structures that need to be deployed, and the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, unless otherwise specified, the same element symbols are used in the drawings and descriptions to indicate the same or similar parts. The following will be combined with Figures 1 to 5 The mounting structure 1 of this embodiment will be described in detail.

[0044] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 In this embodiment, the mounting structure 1 includes a fastener 100. The fastener 100 is connected to the interior 20 to be mounted on the vehicle body 10, wherein the fastener 100 is, for example, fixed by being inserted into the vehicle body 10 along the insertion direction ID, but it may also be other suitable installation methods, and the present invention is not limited to this. The fastener 100 includes a vehicle body side component 110 mounted on the vehicle body 10, and an interior side component 120 mounted on the interior 20, and the vehicle body side component 110 and the interior side component 120 are formed into a structure that can be engaged with each other. Specifically, one of the vehicle body side component 110 or the interior side component 120 is provided with a male portion 122, and the other is provided with a female portion 112 for the male portion 122 to engage, and the male portion 122 and the female portion 112 are arranged facing each other in the insertion direction ID. For example, in the present embodiment, the interior side component 120 is provided with a male portion 122, and the vehicle body side component 110 is provided with a female portion 112, but it may also be the other way around, and the present invention is not limited thereto. The female portion 112 includes a first wall 112a, a second wall 112b, and a snap-fit ​​portion 112c. The first wall 112a extends along an insertion direction ID of the fastener 100 inserted into the vehicle body 10. The second wall 112b is parallel to the first wall 112a and extends along the insertion direction ID. In other words, a space for accommodating the male portion 122 is formed between the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b. Furthermore, the snap-fit ​​portion 112c is provided on the first wall 112a to snap-fit ​​with the male portion 122. When the male portion 122 is snap-fitted with the female portion 112 (such as Figure 1 3 ), a space portion S is formed between the first wall 112 a and the second wall 112 b at a position adjacent to the male portion 122 .

[0045] It can be seen that in the mounting structure 1 of the present embodiment, when the male part 122 is engaged with the female part 112, a partial gap (space S) is still retained between the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b, which is the accommodation space of the female part 112. In this way, when the interior side component 120 (interior 20) is rotated by the force in the rotation direction, it can be loosened from the vehicle side component 110 (vehicle body 10) without being hindered. Accordingly, the mounting structure 1 of the present embodiment can be smoothly loosened and deployed.

[0046] Furthermore, there are also many variations of the state where the male portion 122 is engaged with the female portion 112. Figure 3B In the first variant embodiment, the female portion 112' further includes a side wall 112d. The side wall 112d extends along the direction in which the first wall 112a' and the second wall 112b' face each other, that is, the first direction D1, that is, the side wall 112d is formed between the first wall 112a' and the second wall 112b'. And the first wall 112a' and the second wall 112b' are formed to be longer than the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b in the second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1. In this way, when the male portion 122 is engaged with the female portion 112' (such as Figure 3B As shown in the state shown in FIG. 1 , a space portion S' is formed between the first wall 112a' and the second wall 112b' and between the male portion 122 and the side wall 112d.

[0047] Please refer to Figure 3C In the second modified embodiment, the length of the male portion 122' in the second direction D2 is formed to be the same as that of the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b. Figure 3C In the state shown in the figure), a space portion S" is formed between the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b and on two opposite outer sides of the male portion 122' in the second direction D2.

[0048] Please refer to Figure 3D In the third variant embodiment, the structure is similar to the first variant embodiment, except that the height of the side wall 112d' in the insertion direction ID is formed shorter. Therefore, when the male part 122 is engaged with the female part 112' (such as Figure 3D As shown in the state shown in FIG. 1 , a space portion S″′ is formed between the first wall 112a and the second wall 112b and above the side wall 112d′ in the insertion direction ID.

[0049] Please come back Figure 3A In this embodiment, the first wall 112a includes a contact portion C1. The contact portion C1 contacts the contacted portion C2 (eg, Figure 4As shown). The abutment portion C1 includes a first inclined portion T1, and the first inclined portion T1 is inclined relative to the second direction D2. More specifically, the first inclined portion T1 is inclined toward the outside in the second direction D2 and in the first direction D1 away from the interior side component 120, wherein the first inclined portion T1 is formed into a curved surface, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Therefore, under the viewing angle of the insertion direction ID, the abutment portion C1 is formed into an arc shape, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may also be other suitable shapes. Such a configuration, corresponding to the action of the relative displacement of the interior side component 120 from the vehicle body side component 110, the setting of the abutment portion C1 can make the first wall 112a move away from the interior side component 120 and release the engagement of the engaging portion 112c with the interior side component 120, thereby allowing the interior side component 120 to be smoothly detached from the vehicle body side component 110.

[0050] Please refer to Figure 2 and Figure 4 In this embodiment, the male part 122 includes a clamped part 122a and a groove 122b. The clamped part 122a is formed into a convex shape protruding toward the first direction D1, and the groove 122b is formed above the clamped part 122a in the insertion direction ID, so as to be clamped with the clamping part 112c of the female part 112, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The clamped part 122a includes an inclined portion T, which is inclined toward the outside of the second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and away from the clamping part 112c (i.e., the direction from the first wall 112a to the second wall 112b in the second direction D2), wherein the inclined portion T is formed into a curved surface, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In such a configuration, corresponding to the action of the relative displacement of the interior side component 120 from the vehicle body side component 110, the provision of the inclined portion T can reduce the obstruction when the interior side component 120 rotates, thereby allowing the interior side component 120 to be smoothly separated from the vehicle body side component 110.

[0051] Please refer to Figure 5 In this embodiment, the upper portion of the second wall 112b is in contact with the one (the interior side component 120) on which the male portion 122 is provided. The upper portion of the second wall 112b includes a second inclined portion T2. ​​The second inclined portion T2 is inclined toward the outside of the second direction D2 perpendicular to the first direction D1 and away from the one (the interior side component 120) on which the male portion 122 is provided (i.e., below the insertion direction ID). Such a configuration corresponds to the relative displacement of the interior side component 120 from the vehicle body side component 110. The provision of the second inclined portion T2 can reduce the obstruction to the rotation of the interior side component 120, thereby allowing the interior side component 120 to be smoothly detached from the vehicle body side component 110.

[0052] In addition, in the present embodiment, the mounting structure 1 further includes a strap 40. The strap 40 connects the vehicle body side component 110 and the interior side component 120, and one end of the strap 40 is connected to the second wall 112b of the mother portion 112. In this way, the first wall 112a provided with the engaging portion 112c and the displacement toward the space portion S can be prevented from being hindered, thereby allowing the interior side component 120 to be smoothly loosened. In other embodiments not shown, the strap 40 may also be directly connected to the vehicle body 10 and the interior 20, and is not limited to being connected to the fastener 100. For example, the strap 40 may be connected to the vehicle body 10 and the interior side component 120, the vehicle body side component 110 and the interior 20, or a combination of the vehicle body 10 and the interior 20.

[0053] In summary, in the installation structure of the present invention, when the male part and the female part are engaged, the accommodating space of the female part, that is, between the first wall and the second wall, still retains a partial gap (space portion). In this way, when the interior side component (interior) is rotated by a force in the rotation direction, it can be loosened from the vehicle body side component (vehicle body) without hindrance. In addition, the first wall includes an abutment portion, and the abutment portion includes a first inclined portion. Therefore, corresponding to the relative displacement of the interior side component from the vehicle body side component, the provision of the abutment portion can move the first wall away from the interior side component and release the engagement of the engaging portion with the interior side component, thereby allowing the interior side component to be smoothly detached from the vehicle body side component. Accordingly, the installation structure of the present invention can be smoothly loosened and unfolded.

[0054] Finally, it should be noted that the above embodiments are only used to illustrate the technical solutions of the present invention, rather than to limit it. Although the present invention has been described in detail with reference to the aforementioned embodiments, those skilled in the art should understand that they can still modify the technical solutions described in the aforementioned embodiments, or replace some or all of the technical features therein with equivalents. However, these modifications or replacements do not cause the essence of the corresponding technical solutions to deviate from the scope of the technical solutions of the embodiments of the present invention.

Claims

1. A mounting structure, characterized in that: include: An air bag is arranged on the indoor side of the vehicle body; Internally mounted, covering the airbag; as well as A fastener is connected to the interior to be installed on the vehicle body, wherein The fastener includes a vehicle body side component mounted on the vehicle body and an interior side component mounted on the interior. One of the vehicle body side component or the interior side component is provided with a male portion, and the other is provided with a female portion engaged with the male portion. The parent part comprises: a first wall extending along an insertion direction of the fastener into the vehicle body; a second wall, parallel to the first wall; as well as A clamping portion is provided on the first wall to be clamped on the male portion, When the male portion is engaged with the female portion, a space portion is formed between the first wall and the second wall at a position adjacent to the male portion.

2. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, The first wall includes an abutting portion that abuts against the interior side member in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and The contact portion includes a first inclined portion that is inclined toward the outside in the second direction and in a direction away from the interior side member.

3. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The male part includes a clamped part for clamping the clamping part of the female part. The direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, The engaged portion includes an inclined portion that is inclined toward an outer side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and away from the engaging portion.

4. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper portion of the second wall abuts against the one on which the male portion is provided, The direction in which the first wall and the second wall face each other forms a first direction, The upper portion of the second wall includes a second inclined portion that is inclined toward an outer side in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction and away from the one where the male portion is provided.

5. The mounting structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a strap connecting the vehicle body or the vehicle body side member and the interior or the interior side member, and The binding strap is connected to the second wall.