Vehicle door and method for manufacturing a vehicle door

Abstract

The present invention ensures the sealing performance of a vehicle door even when a corner portion is provided at the joint surface between an inner panel and an outer panel. A tailgate (1) includes an outer panel (11) and an inner panel (12) joined to the outer panel (11) by an adhesive (13). The outer surface (12a) of the inner panel (12) has: a general outer surface portion (31) that intersects a joining direction (D) at a first crossing angle (θ1); and an outer surface inclined portion (32) that is continuous with the general outer surface portion (31) via a ridge-shaped convex corner portion (34) and intersects the joining direction (D) at a second crossing angle (θ2) smaller than the first crossing angle (θ1). A recess (40) is formed in a portion of the convex corner portion (34) where the adhesive (13) is provided, and a pair of first ribs (41) separated from each other with the recess (40) interposed therebetween are formed near the convex corner portion (34) of the general outer surface portion (31). The pair of first ribs (41) are inclined in a direction in which the distance between them decreases as they approach the convex corner portion (34).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a vehicle door and a method for manufacturing the vehicle door. Background Art

[0002] As a vehicle door, a structure is known which includes an outer panel and a resin inner panel disposed on the vehicle inner side of the outer panel, and the inner panel and the outer panel are bonded by an adhesive (Patent Document 1). In this door structure, a bent portion that is bent into a crank shape from the panel surface and includes a wall portion and a bottom panel surface is provided at the joint portion between the inner panel and the outer panel. When the outer panel and the inner panel are overlapped, if the bent portion is provided, the adhesive located near the front side of the bottom of the concave surface (corner portion) formed by the wall portion and the bottom panel surface is scraped off by the convex surface (corner portion) formed corresponding to the shape of the concave surface. The adhesive is required to function as a sealing portion. If the adhesive is scraped off by the corner portion, it results in insufficient sealing. In this invention, in order to suppress the occurrence of insufficient sealing, a rib portion is provided in the range from the wall portion of the concave portion to the bottom panel surface, and the rib portion cuts into the adhesive.

[0003] Prior Art Documents

[0004] Patent Documents

[0005] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent No. 5867258 Gazette Summary of the Invention

[0006] Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0007] However, in the vehicle door described in Patent Document 1, the rib portion cuts into the adhesive at the center in the width direction of the adhesive. Therefore, in the portion including the corner portion and formed with the rib portion, the thickness of the adhesive is thinner than that of other portions. If a prescribed amount of adhesive is applied and the adhesive in the portion other than the rib portion is bonded to the inner panel and the outer panel within a prescribed width range, the sealing performance can be ensured. However, the adhesive may flow down to one side in the width direction due to gravity, and the width of the adhesive bonded to both the inner panel and the outer panel may be insufficient. Thus, in the conventional vehicle door, there is room for improvement in ensuring the sealing performance.

[0008] In view of the above background, an object of the present invention is to ensure the sealing performance of a vehicle door even when a corner portion is provided at the joint surface between the inner panel and the outer panel.

[0009] Means for Solving the Problems

[0010] In order to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention is a vehicle door (1), which includes an outer panel (11) disposed on the outer side of the vehicle and an inner panel (12) disposed on the inner side of the vehicle and joined to the outer panel via an adhesive (13). The outer surface (12a) of the inner panel has a general outer surface portion (31) that intersects the joining direction (D) of the inner panel and the outer panel at a first crossing angle (θ1), and an outer surface inclined portion (32) that is continuous with the general outer surface portion via a ridge-shaped corner portion (34) and intersects the joining direction at a second crossing angle (θ2) smaller than the first crossing angle. The inner surface (11a) of the outer panel has a general inner surface portion (36) that faces the general outer surface portion across the adhesive and an inner surface inclined portion (37) that faces the outer surface inclined portion across the adhesive. A recess (40) is formed in a portion of the corner portion where the adhesive is provided, and a pair of first rib portions (41) that are separated from each other across the recess are formed near the corner portion of the general outer surface portion. The pair of first rib portions are inclined in a direction in which the distance between them decreases as they approach the corner portion. Here, the joining direction is the relative movement direction when the inner panel and the outer panel are joined to each other.

[0011] According to this aspect, since a recess is formed in the corner portion, the thickness of the adhesive can be ensured at the corner portion. When the inner panel and the outer panel are relatively moved in the joining direction, the adhesive adheres to the outer panel and is pulled by the outer panel in the joining direction. According to this aspect, since the adhesive applied to the general outer surface portion converges on the recess through the pair of first rib portions, the adhesive thickness at the corner portion can be ensured.

[0012] Preferably, in the above aspect, a pair of second rib portions (42) that are separated from each other across the recess are formed near the corner portion of the outer surface inclined portion.

[0013] According to this aspect, it is possible to suppress the adhesive applied to the outer surface inclined portion from flowing down in one direction in the width direction due to gravity. As a result, the space between the pair of second rib portions is filled with the adhesive, and the sealing performance of the adhesive on the outer surface inclined portion can be ensured.

[0014] Preferably, in the above aspect, the pair of second rib portions extend parallel to each other along the joining direction.

[0015] According to this aspect, when the inner panel and the outer panel are relatively moved in the joining direction, since the flow of the adhesive in a direction other than the joining direction is suppressed, the adhesive is reliably filled between the pair of second rib portions.

[0016] Preferably, in the above aspect, the distance between the end portions on the corner side of the pair of first rib portions is equal to the distance between the pair of second rib portions.

[0017] According to this method, the remaining amount of the adhesive that converges into the concave portion through a pair of first ribs converges between the pair of second ribs at the outer surface inclined portion. Thus, it is possible to ensure the sealing property based on the adhesive at the outer surface inclined portion.

[0018] Preferably, in the above method, the pair of first ribs abut against the inner surface general portion, and the pair of second ribs abut against the inner surface inclined portion.

[0019] According to this method, during the period from when the uncured adhesive reaches curing, it is possible to suppress the outflow of the adhesive from between the pair of first ribs and between the pair of second ribs. Thus, it is possible to ensure the sealing property of the portion provided with the first ribs and the second ribs.

[0020] In addition, to solve the above problems, one aspect of the present invention is a method for manufacturing a vehicle door according to the above method, including the following steps: applying the adhesive to the outer surface of the inner panel; disposing the outer panel at a position corresponding to the outer surface of the inner panel; and relatively moving the inner panel and the outer panel in the joining direction so that the adhesive adheres to the inner surface of the outer panel.

[0021] According to this method, when the inner panel and the outer panel are relatively moved in the joining direction, the adhesive adheres to the outer panel and is pulled in the joining direction by the outer panel. At this time, since the adhesive applied to the outer surface general portion is converged into the concave portion by the pair of first ribs, it is possible to ensure the thickness of the adhesive at the corner portion.

[0022] Effects of the Invention

[0023] According to the above method, even if there is a corner portion at the joining surface between the inner panel and the outer panel, it is possible to ensure the sealing property of the vehicle door. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0024] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the tailgate of the embodiment.

[0025] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the inner panel.

[0026] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a main part of the inner panel including the support convex portion as viewed from below.

[0027] Figure 4 is along Figure 3 a cross-sectional view taken along line IV-IV in

[0028] Figure 5 is along Figure 4 a cross-sectional view taken along line V-V in

[0029] Figure 6 is an explanatory diagram of the manufacturing steps of the tailgate of the embodiment. Detailed Embodiment

[0030] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the present embodiment, the vehicle door of the invention is applied to the tailgate 1 of the vehicle.

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the tailgate 1 of the embodiment. As Figure 1 shown, the tailgate 1 is mounted on the vehicle body by a pair of hinges 2 mounted on the upper part so as to be rotatable about an axis in the left - right direction. A rear window opening 3 is formed in the upper part of the tailgate 1. The rear window opening 3 is closed by a rear window panel which is composed of a transparent or semi - transparent plate member such as glass or resin.

[0032] The tailgate 1 is a hollow structure formed by joining an outer panel 11 disposed on the outer side of the vehicle and an inner panel 12 disposed on the inner side of the vehicle. In the illustrated example, the outer panel 11 is composed of a plurality of parts divided vertically, and only the part disposed at the lower part of the tailgate 1 is shown. In other examples, the outer panel 11 may also be an integral structure.

[0033] The outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 of the present embodiment are each made of resin. Here, being made of resin means being formed of a material containing resin, and may also contain materials other than resin. The outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 are injection - molded products of synthetic resin, and are joined to each other at the outer peripheral part etc. by an adhesive 13 (see Figure 4 、 Figure 5 ). Specifically, in a state where the adhesive 13 is applied to the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12, by moving the outer panel 11 in the joining direction D indicated by the arrow in Figure 1 , the adhesive 13 adheres to the inner surface 11a of the outer panel 11. By curing the adhesive 13 in this state, the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 are joined to each other. It should be noted that the joining direction D is the relative movement direction when the inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11 are joined to each other, and is not limited to the movement direction of the outer panel 11.

[0034] The joining method of the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 is not limited to this. On the basis of joining with the adhesive 13, friction joining, ultrasonic joining, laser cladding, hot - melt - based adhesion, and mechanical fastening joining can also be used simultaneously. The tailgate 1 is composed of the resin - made outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 joined to each other, and is lighter in weight compared with the case of a stamped product made of steel plate.

[0035] On the left and right side portions of the outer panel 11, mounting recesses 14 are formed for mounting the rear combination lamps. On the portion of the outer panel 11 below the rear window opening 3, a horizontally long convex shape is formed as a receiving convex portion 15 for receiving the tailgate handle rod and the license plate illumination lamp. The receiving convex portion 15 is formed in a horizontally long shape that is long in the vehicle width direction. At the center portion in the width direction below the receiving convex portion 15, a plate mounting portion 16 is formed that is recessed with respect to the receiving convex portion 15 and the left and right side portions for mounting the license plate. A bumper cover 17 is formed below the plate mounting portion 16.

[0036] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the inner panel 12. As Figure 2 shown, a first opening 21 for mounting a brake lamp is formed in the upper portion of the inner panel 12. Second openings 22 for mounting the rear combination lamps are formed in the left and right side portions at the center in the height direction of the inner panel 12. A third opening 23 is formed at the center in the width direction below the second opening 22 of the inner panel 12. These openings are blocked by cover members mounted from the vehicle interior side.

[0037] At appropriate positions on the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12, a plurality of support convex portions 24 are formed that protrude rearward to support the outer panel 11 from the inside. A pair of support convex portions 24 are formed on the left and right side portions of the portion corresponding to the receiving convex portion 15 between the pair of second openings 22. The pair of support convex portions 24 support the receiving convex portion 15 of the outer panel 11 from the inside.

[0038] As described above, since the tailgate handle rod and the license plate illumination lamp are received inside the receiving convex portion 15 of the outer panel 11, water splashed during driving may enter the inside of the receiving convex portion 15. Therefore, the internal space formed between the receiving convex portion 15 of the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 is sealed by an adhesive 13 applied in a ring shape.

[0039] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the main part of the inner panel 12 including the support convex portions 24 viewed from below. As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the adhesive 13 is applied in such a manner that the portion extending in the vertical direction crosses the pair of support convex portions 24. The adhesive 13 bends below the support convex portions 24 through the protruding end surface (the rearward surface) and the downward surface of the support convex portions 24 and extends along the vehicle width direction on the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12.

[0040] The portion of the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12 where the adhesive 13 extends in the vehicle width direction is a general surface that is generally directed rearward, that is, a general surface directed toward the outer panel 11 (substantially in the direction opposite to the joining direction D in Figure 1 the joining position when the outer panel 11 is joined). Hereinafter, the surface of the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12 that is generally directed rearward is referred to as the outer surface general portion 31.

[0041] Here, "oriented substantially rearward" and "oriented in a direction substantially opposite to the joining direction D" mean the extending direction of a plane that intersects the joining direction D (see Figure 1 , Figure 4 ) at an angle greater than a specified angle (e.g., 20°). The specified angle is such that when the outer panel 11 is joined, the adhesive 13 that adheres to the outer panel 11 as the outer panel 11 moves may be pulled and broken. The specified angle is a value determined according to the type of the adhesive 13, the moving distance of the outer panel 11 from the position where the adhesive 13 adheres to the outer panel 11 to the joining completion position, etc. The specified angle can be, for example, 5° to 30°, or can also be 10° to 20°.

[0042] A plane that intersects the joining direction D at an angle less than or equal to the specified angle is a plane where the adhesive 13 applied when the outer panel 11 is joined may be pulled and broken. Hereinafter, such a plane will be referred to as the outer surface inclined portion 32. The angle of the outer surface inclined portion 32 with respect to the joining direction D is smaller than the angle of the outer surface general portion 31 with respect to the joining direction D.

[0043] Near the portion of the outer surface general portion 31 where the adhesive 13 is applied, a plurality of protrusions 33 having a specified height and functioning as spacers are formed. The protrusions 33 abut against the inner surface 11a of the outer panel 11 when the outer panel 11 is joined to ensure the thickness of the adhesive 13.

[0044] Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view along the line IV-IV in Figure 3 . As shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the support convex portion 24 has an outer surface general portion 31 that forms the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12 and forms a protruding end, and an outer surface inclined portion 32 that is continuous with the lower edge of the outer surface general portion 31. The outer surface inclined portion 32 is continuous with the outer surface general portion 31 via a ridge-shaped convex corner portion 34 that extends in the vehicle width direction. The leading edge of the outer surface inclined portion 32 is continuous with the outer surface general portion 31 located below the support convex portion 24 via a valley-shaped concave corner portion 35 that extends in the vehicle width direction.

[0045] The outer surface general portion 31 of the support convex portion 24 is oriented substantially rearward as described above and intersects the joining direction D at a first crossing angle θ1. The first crossing angle θ1 is greater than the above-specified angle. The outer surface inclined portion 32 is oriented substantially downward and intersects the joining direction D at a second crossing angle θ2 that is smaller than the first crossing angle θ1. The second crossing angle θ2 is less than or equal to the above-specified angle.

[0046] As shown in Figure 4As shown, the outer panel 11 has a shape corresponding to the inner panel 12 at the portion joined by the adhesive 13. Thus, the inner surface 11a of the outer panel 11 has an inner surface general portion 36 opposed to the outer surface general portion 31 via the adhesive 13 and an inner surface inclined portion 37 opposed to the outer surface inclined portion 32 via the adhesive 13. The rear edge (upper edge) of the inner surface inclined portion 37 is continuous with the outer surface general portion 31 via a valley-line-shaped concave corner portion 38 extending in the vehicle width direction. The front edge (lower edge) of the inner surface inclined portion 37 is continuous with the outer surface general portion 31 via a ridge-line-shaped convex corner portion 39 extending in the vehicle width direction.

[0047] like Figure 3 2, a recess 40 is formed in the convex corner portion 34 of the support convex portion 24. The recess 40 is the center of the extending direction (vehicle width direction) of the convex corner portion 34, and the adhesive 13 is provided in the applied portion. The recess 40 has a predetermined length in the extending direction (vehicle width direction) of the convex corner portion 34. The predetermined length is set to the value of the width (sealed width) of the adhesive 13 to be attached to the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12.

[0048] A pair of first ribs 41 are formed protrudingly near the convex corner portion 34 in the outer surface general portion 31 of the supporting protrusion 24. The first rib 41 has a length (up and down dimension) longer than the height of the outer surface general portion 31 of the supporting protrusion 24, and is formed only near the convex corner portion 34. The height (protruding dimension) of the first rib 41 is substantially the same as the height of the protrusion 33, and is preferably the same. The first rib 41 substantially abuts against the outer panel 11 in the engaged state. Substantially refers to the situation where a film-like adhesive 13 is sandwiched. The first ribs 41 are separated from each other in the vehicle width direction with the recess 40 sandwiched therebetween, and are inclined in a direction in which the interval between each other decreases as they approach the convex corner portion 34. The interval between the ends of the first rib 41 on the convex corner portion 34 side is consistent with the length of the recess 40 in the vehicle width direction.

[0049] A pair of second ribs 42 are protrudingly formed on the outer surface inclined portion 32 of the supporting protrusion 24. The length of the second rib 42 is slightly smaller than the front-to-rear dimension of the outer surface inclined portion 32, and reaches from the convex corner portion 34 to the vicinity of the concave corner portion 35. The height (protruding dimension) of the second rib 42 is substantially the same as the height of the first rib 41, and is preferably the same. The second rib 42 substantially abuts against the outer panel 11 in the engaged state. The second ribs 42 are separated from each other in the vehicle width direction with the concave portion 40 sandwiched therebetween, and extend parallel to each other along the engagement direction D. The spacing between the pair of second ribs 42 is consistent with the length of the concave portion 40 in the vehicle width direction. That is, the spacing between the pair of second ribs 42 is equal to the spacing between the ends of the pair of first ribs 41 on the convex corner portion 34 side.

[0050] Figure 5 It is along Figure 4 The cross-sectional view of the VV line in FIG.Figure 5 As shown, the adhesive 13 is filled between a pair of second rib portions 42 to join the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 to each other. In addition, the adhesive 13 also adheres to the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 outside a pair of second rib portions 42 to join the two to each other.

[0051] Figure 6 It is an explanatory view of the manufacturing steps of the tailgate 1 of the embodiment. When joining the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12, an operator performs operations in the following steps. It should be noted that Figure 6 in the same posture, that is, the tailgate 1 is shown in the posture when the tailgate 1 mounted on the vehicle body is in the closed position closing the tailgate opening, but the posture of the tailgate 1 during the joining operation is not limited to this. For example, the tailgate 1 can be assembled with the outer surface 12a (outer surface general portion 31) of the inner panel 12 facing upward. Figure 4 in the same posture, that is, the tailgate 1 is shown in the posture when the tailgate 1 mounted on the vehicle body is in the closed position closing the tailgate opening, but the posture of the tailgate 1 during the joining operation is not limited to this. For example, the tailgate 1 can be assembled with the outer surface 12a (outer surface general portion 31) of the inner panel 12 facing upward.

[0052] As Figure 6 shown in (A) of, in the joining operation, first, the adhesive 13 is applied to a specified position on the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12. The adhesive 13 is applied thicker than the thickness after joining, that is, the height of the first rib portion 41 and the height of the second rib portion 42. Then, as Figure 6 shown in (B) of, the outer panel 11 is arranged at a specified position opposite to the inner panel 12 and moved in the joining direction D. At this time, the adhesive 13 adheres to the inner surface 11a of the outer panel 11. The outer panel 11 is moved to a position where the inner surface 11a abuts against the protrusion 33 and the first rib portion 41. The adhesive 13 is cured in this state, whereby the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 are joined to each other, and the tailgate 1 becomes Figure 4 the configuration shown.

[0053] The function and effect of the tailgate 1 of the embodiment will be described below. As described above, a recess 40 is formed in the portion of the convex corner portion 34 where the adhesive 13 is provided. Therefore, the thickness of the adhesive 13 can be ensured at the convex corner portion 34. When the outer panel 11 is moved along the joining direction D toward the inner panel 12, the adhesive 13 adheres to the outer panel 11 and is pulled by the outer panel 11 in the joining direction D. In the present embodiment, the adhesive 13 applied to the outer surface general portion 31 converges toward the recess 40 through a pair of first rib portions 41, so that the thickness of the adhesive 13 at the convex corner portion 34 can be reliably ensured.

[0054] As Figure 3 shown, a pair of second rib portions 42 are formed near the convex corner portion 34 of the outer surface inclined portion 32 so as to be separated from each other with the recess 40 interposed therebetween. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the adhesive 13 applied to the outer surface inclined portion 32 from flowing down in one direction in the width direction due to gravity. As a result, the adhesive 13 is filled between a pair of second rib portions 42, and the sealing property based on the adhesive 13 can be ensured on the outer surface inclined portion 32.

[0055] are shown together in Figure 6 . A pair of second rib portions 42 extend parallel to each other along the joining direction D. Therefore, when the inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11 are relatively moved in the joining direction D, it is possible to suppress the flow of the adhesive 13 in a direction other than the joining direction D. As a result, the adhesive 13 is reliably filled between the pair of second rib portions 42.

[0056] As Figure 3 shown, the intervals between the ends of the pair of first rib portions 41 on the convex corner portion 34 side and the intervals between the pair of second rib portions 42 are equal to each other. Therefore, the remaining amount of the adhesive 13 collected in the recess 40 by the pair of first rib portions 41 is collected between the pair of second rib portions 42 at the outer surface inclined portion 32. As a result, it is possible to ensure the sealing property based on the adhesive 13 at the outer surface inclined portion 32.

[0057] As Figure 4 shown, the pair of first rib portions 41 are in contact with the inner surface general portion 36, and the pair of second rib portions 42 are in contact with the inner surface inclined portion 37. Therefore, during the period until the uncured adhesive 13 is cured, it is possible to suppress the outflow of the adhesive 13 from between the pair of first rib portions 41 and between the pair of second rib portions 42. As a result, it is possible to ensure the sealing property of the portion provided with the first rib portion 41 and the second rib portion 42.

[0058] In addition, in the manufacturing method of the tailgate 1 of the embodiment, the following effects are obtained by performing the following steps. That is, as Figure 6 shown, a step of applying the adhesive 13 to the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12 is performed. In addition, a step of disposing the outer panel 11 at a position corresponding to the outer surface 12a of the inner panel 12 is performed. Then, a step of relatively moving the inner panel 12 and the outer panel 11 in the joining direction D and attaching the adhesive 13 to the inner surface 11a of the outer panel 11 is executed. The adhesive 13 attached to the outer panel 11 is pulled by the outer panel 11 in the joining direction D. At this time, the adhesive 13 applied to the outer surface general portion 31 is collected in the recess 40 by the pair of first rib portions 41, so that the thickness of the adhesive 13 can be ensured at the convex corner portion 34.

[0059] The above is the description of the specific implementation manners. The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned implementation manners and can be implemented with a wide range of variations. For example, in the above implementation manner, the present invention is applied to the tailgate 1 of a vehicle, but the present invention can also be applied to vehicle doors such as the driver's door, the front passenger door, and the rear seat door. Additionally, in the tailgate 1 of the implementation manner, both the outer panel 11 and the inner panel 12 are made of resin, but one or both of them can also be made of steel plate. In this case, the rib portion of the inner panel 12 can be formed by, for example, stamping. The specific configurations, arrangements, quantities, raw materials, assembly steps, etc. of the other components and parts can be appropriately changed without departing from the gist of the present invention. On the other hand, not all of the constituent elements shown in the above implementation manner are necessarily required and can be appropriately selected.

[0060] Description of Reference Numerals

[0061] 1: Tailgate (vehicle door)

[0062] 2: Hinge

[0063] 3: Rear window opening

[0064] 11: Outer panel

[0065] 11a: Inner surface

[0066] 12: Inner panel

[0067] 12a: Outer surface

[0068] 13: Adhesive

[0069] 14: Mounting recess

[0070] 15: Receiving protrusion

[0071] 16: Plate mounting portion

[0072] 17: Bumper cover

[0073] 21: First opening

[0074] 22: Second opening

[0075] 23: Third opening

[0076] 24: Supporting protrusion

[0077] 31: General outer surface portion

[0078] 32: Inclined outer surface portion

[0079] 34: Convex corner portion

[0080] D: Joining direction

[0081] θ1: First intersection angle

[0082] θ2: The second crossing angle

Claims

1. A vehicle door, characterized in that, comprising: an outer panel disposed on the vehicle outer side; and an inner panel disposed on the vehicle inner side and joined to the outer panel by an adhesive, wherein an outer surface of the inner panel has: a general outer surface portion that intersects a joining direction of the inner panel and the outer panel at a first crossing angle; and an inclined outer surface portion that is continuous with the general outer surface portion via a ridge-shaped corner portion and intersects the joining direction at a second crossing angle smaller than the first crossing angle, the joining direction being a relative movement direction when the inner panel and the outer panel are joined to each other, wherein an inner surface of the outer panel has: a general inner surface portion that faces the general outer surface portion with the adhesive therebetween; and an inclined inner surface portion that faces the inclined outer surface portion with the adhesive therebetween, wherein a recess is formed in a portion of the corner portion where the adhesive is provided, and a pair of first rib portions separated from each other with the recess therebetween are formed near the corner portion of the general outer surface portion, and the pair of first rib portions are inclined in a direction in which their intervals decrease as they approach the corner portion.

2. The vehicle door according to claim 1, characterized in that, a pair of second rib portions separated from each other with the recess therebetween are formed near the corner portion of the inclined outer surface portion.

3. The vehicle door according to claim 2, characterized in that, the pair of second rib portions extend parallel to each other along the joining direction.

4. The vehicle door according to claim 3, characterized in that, intervals between ends of the pair of first rib portions on the corner portion side are equal to intervals between the pair of second rib portions.

5. The vehicle door according to any one of claims 2 to 4, characterized in that, the pair of first rib portions abut against the general inner surface portion, and the pair of second rib portions abut against the inclined inner surface portion.

6. A method for manufacturing a vehicle door, which is a method for manufacturing the vehicle door according to claim 1, characterized by including the following steps: coating the adhesive on the outer surface of the inner panel; disposing the outer panel at a position corresponding to the outer surface of the inner panel; and relatively moving the inner panel and the outer panel in the joining direction so that the adhesive adheres to the inner surface of the outer panel.

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