Bumper holder and mounting structure for vehicle component

Abstract

The bumper holder comprises: a resin holder main body for attaching a bumper to a vehicle body; a sensor mounting part which is provided on one side in the thickness direction of the holder main body, is integrated with or separated from the holder main body, and can mount a sensor; and a connection part that protrudes from the holder main body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, is positioned on a straight line that passes through the sensor mounting part and extends in the thickness direction when viewed from the side opposite the protruding direction, is separate from the sensor mounting part, and can be connected to an exterior member.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a bumper retainer and a mounting structure of a vehicle component. Background Art

[0002] Japanese Patent No. 4285434 discloses a resin bumper holder for mounting a rear bumper on a rear fender of a vehicle body. A tail light is disposed above the bumper holder, and an engaging hook integrally formed with the bumper holder engages with a hook receiving portion of the tail light.

[0003] Japanese Patent No. 6254183 discloses a bumper fixture for attaching a bumper to a vehicle body. The bumper fixture is provided with a radar installation portion for installing an on-vehicle radar. Summary of the invention

[0004] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0005] A technique of providing a sensor mounting portion as a radar mounting portion on a bumper fixture connected to a tail lamp as an exterior component has been studied. However, when the sensor mounting portion is integrally formed with the bumper fixture, the position of the connection portion connected to the exterior component needs to be changed in accordance with the relationship of the demolding direction. When the position of the connection portion is changed in consideration of demolding, the bumper fixture may become larger.

[0006] An object of one aspect of the present disclosure is to provide a technology capable of suppressing an increase in size of a bumper retainer for attaching a bumper to a vehicle body, compared with a case where the retainer body, a sensor mounting portion, and a connecting portion are integrated.

[0007] Solutions to Solve Problems

[0008] A bumper fixer of one embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a fixer body made of resin, which is used to mount the bumper on a vehicle body; a sensor mounting portion, which is provided on one side in the thickness direction of the fixer body, is integral with or separate from the fixer body, and can mount a sensor; and a connecting portion, which protrudes from the fixer body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, is located on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending in the thickness direction when viewed from a side opposite to the protruding direction, is separate from the sensor mounting portion, and can be connected to an exterior component.

[0009] A mounting structure for a vehicle component according to another embodiment of the present disclosure comprises: a vehicle body; a bumper fixture mounted on the vehicle body; a bumper mounted on the bumper fixture; a sensor mounted on the bumper fixture; and an exterior component mounted on the vehicle body and connected to the bumper fixture, wherein the bumper fixture comprises: a fixture body made of resin for mounting the bumper on the vehicle body; a sensor mounting portion provided on a side opposite to the vehicle body side in a thickness direction of the fixture body, being integral with or separate from the fixture body, and having the sensor mounted thereon; and a connecting portion protruding from the fixture body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and being located on a straight line extending in the thickness direction through the sensor mounting portion when viewed from a side opposite to the protruding direction, being separate from the sensor mounting portion, and being connected to the exterior component.

[0010] Furthermore, the thickness direction of the fixture body is the same direction as the mold opening and closing directions of the pair of molds for molding the fixture body.

[0011] Effects of the Invention

[0012] According to one aspect of the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a technology capable of suppressing an increase in size of a bumper retainer for attaching a bumper to a vehicle body, compared with a case where the retainer body, a sensor mounting portion, and a connecting portion are integrated. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0013] Figure 1 1 is a perspective view showing a mounting structure of a vehicle component and a bumper retainer according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0014] Figure 2 Yes Figure 1 The illustrated vehicle component mounting structure and the bumper retainer are cross-sectional views cut along the horizontal direction.

[0015] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A longitudinal section around the connection between the exterior component and the bumper retainer is shown.

[0016] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A top view of the bumper retainer is shown.

[0017] Figure 5 yes Figure 4 5X is an enlarged view of the portion indicated by the arrow.

[0018] Figure 6 yes Figure 4 6X-6X line cross-sectional view.

[0019] Figure 7 This is a perspective view of the fixture body viewed from the front side, showing a state before the clamp is attached to the fixture body.

[0020] Figure 8 This is a perspective view of the fixture body viewed from the inside, showing a state before the clamp is attached to the fixture body.

[0021] Fig. 9 This is a perspective view showing a state in which a clamp is attached to the fixture body, when the fixture body is viewed from the front side.

[0022] Fig.10 This is a perspective view showing a state where a clamp is attached to the fixture body, and is viewed from the inside.

[0023] Fig.11 It is a three-dimensional diagram of the fixture.

[0024] Fig.12 is a top view of the fixture.

[0025] Fig.13 is a side view of the fixture.

[0026] Fig.14 It is from Fig.13 Side view of the fixture viewed from an orthogonal direction.

[0027] Fig.15 It is an enlarged top view of the opening of the fixture body.

[0028] Fig.16 It means in Fig.15 An enlarged plan view of a state in which an insertion portion of a jig is inserted into the opening of the fixture body is shown.

[0029] Fig.17 This is a perspective view of a bumper retainer according to another embodiment of the present disclosure, showing a state before the retainer body is attached to a storage case, when the retainer body is viewed from a front side.

[0030] Fig.18 This means that the storage case is installed on Fig.17 The prior state of the fixture body shown is a perspective view of the fixture body viewed from the inside.

[0031] Fig.19 It means in Fig.17 The illustrated embodiment is a perspective view of the holder body when the housing case is attached to the holder body and the holder body is viewed from the front side.

[0032] Fig. 20 It means in Fig.18 The illustrated embodiment is a perspective view of the holder body when the housing case is mounted on the holder body and viewed from the inside. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] Next, use Figures 1 to 16 A bumper retainer and a vehicle component mounting structure according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described.

[0034] [Bumper Fixer]

[0035] The bumper retainer 20 of this embodiment (hereinafter referred to as "retainer 20") is as follows Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 1 , a bumper 110 is a member for attaching the bumper 110 to a vehicle body (for example, a vehicle body panel) 100. The bumper 110 is an example of a vehicle member in the present disclosure.

[0036] In addition, if Figure 2 As shown, the fastener 20 of the present embodiment is used to attach the bumper 110 to the rear fender of the vehicle body 100. In addition, the bumper 110 of the present embodiment is a rear bumper.

[0037] like Figure 4 As shown, the holder 20 includes a holder body 22 , a sensor mounting portion 30 , and a first connecting portion 40 as a connecting portion.

[0038] (Body of the fixture)

[0039] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 As shown, the fixing body 22 is a member constituting the main body of the fixing 20. The bumper 110 is mounted on the vehicle body 100 (see Figure 1 ) In addition, the fixture body 22 is made of resin.

[0040] In addition, Figure 2 as well as Figure 4 In the figure, arrow X indicates the longitudinal direction of the fixture body 22, arrow Y indicates the lateral direction of the fixture body 22, and arrow Z (see Figure 7 ) represents the height direction of the fixture body 22 (hereinafter, referred to as the "fixture height direction"). In addition, the lateral direction of the fixture body 22 can also be changed to the depth direction. In addition, the arrow T represents the thickness direction of the fixture body 22. Among them, the thickness direction of the fixture body 22 (hereinafter, referred to as the "fixture thickness direction") is the same direction as the opening and closing directions (including the demolding direction) of a pair of molds for forming the fixture body 22. In addition, in the present embodiment, the lateral direction of the fixture body 22 is the same direction as the fixture thickness direction. In addition, the fixture thickness direction and the fixture height direction are orthogonal to each other.

[0041] like Figure 2 , Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the holder body 22 includes a plate-shaped portion 23 , a peripheral wall portion 24 formed on the outer periphery of the plate-shaped portion 23 , and reinforcement ribs 25 provided on the front surface 23A and the back surface 23B of the plate-shaped portion 23 .

[0042] like Figure 2 as well as Figure 7 As shown in FIG. 1 , the sensor mounting portion 30 is provided on the plate-like portion 23. Specifically, the sensor mounting portion 30 is provided on the surface 23A side of the plate-like portion 23. The details of the sensor mounting portion 30 will be described later.

[0043] In addition, the plate-shaped portion 23 is provided with a mounting hole 26 for mounting the fixture body 22 on the vehicle body 100 using the clamp 102. The mounting hole 26 penetrates the plate-shaped portion 23 in the fixture thickness direction. In addition, in the present embodiment, three mounting holes 26 are provided in the plate-shaped portion 23, but the present disclosure is not limited thereto, and the mounting holes 26 may be two or less, or may be four or more.

[0044] like Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown in FIG. 1 , the peripheral wall portion 24 is a wall portion extending from the peripheral edge portion of the plate-shaped portion 23 along the thickness direction of the fixture. In addition, the peripheral wall portion 24 may extend from the peripheral edge portion of the plate-shaped portion 23 to both sides of the thickness direction of the fixture, or may extend only to one side. In addition, the extending height of the peripheral wall portion 24 may be constant or different. Furthermore, the peripheral wall portion 24 may be formed continuously with the peripheral edge portion of the plate-shaped portion 23, or may be formed intermittently.

[0045] like Figure 7 as well as Figure 8 As shown, the reinforcing ribs 25 are respectively provided on the surface 23A and the back surface 23B of the plate-shaped portion 23. Specifically, the reinforcing ribs 25 include a first reinforcing rib 25A protruding from the surface 23A of the plate-shaped portion 23 in the thickness direction of the fixture and a second reinforcing rib 25B protruding from the back surface 23B of the plate-shaped portion 23 in the thickness direction of the fixture. In addition, hereinafter, the direction in which the first reinforcing rib 25A protrudes from the surface 23A of the plate-shaped portion 23 is referred to as one side in the thickness direction of the fixture. In addition, the direction in which the second reinforcing rib 25B protrudes from the back surface 23B of the plate-shaped portion 23 is referred to as the other side in the thickness direction of the fixture.

[0046] A plurality of first reinforcing ribs 25A are provided on the surface 23A of the plate-like portion 23. The protruding heights of the first reinforcing ribs 25A from the surface 23A may be constant or different. Furthermore, the protruding height of one first reinforcing rib 25A may be constant or different in the length direction.

[0047] A plurality of second reinforcing ribs 25B are provided on the back surface 23B of the plate-like portion 23. The protruding heights of the second reinforcing ribs 25B from the back surface 23B may be constant or different. Furthermore, the protruding height of one second reinforcing rib 25B may be constant or different in the length direction.

[0048] In addition, if Figures 4 to 6 As shown in FIG. 1 , an opening 27 for inserting a later-described clamp 42 is provided in the fixture body 22. Specifically, the opening 27 is provided in a portion of the peripheral wall portion 24 of the fixture body 22 that is located on the other side of the plate-shaped portion 23 in the fixture thickness direction and located on the upper side in the height direction of the fixture body 22. The opening 27 is a through hole that penetrates the peripheral wall portion 24 in the height direction of the fixture body 22. In addition, when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27, a portion of the clamp 42 protrudes upward from the peripheral wall portion 24 in a direction orthogonal to the fixture thickness direction, that is, in the fixture height direction. When viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the clamp 42 (here, the upper side in the fixture height direction), the clamp 42 is located on a straight line L that passes through the sensor mounting portion 30 and extends in the fixture thickness direction. That is, the opening 27 is provided in the peripheral wall portion 24 so that the clamp 42 is located on the straight line L.

[0049] (Sensor mounting part)

[0050] The sensor mounting portion 30 is a portion on which the sensor 130 provided on the fixture body 22 can be mounted. Figure 7 as well as Fig. 9 As shown in the figure, the sensor mounting portion 30 is provided on one side in the thickness direction of the holder body 22. Specifically, the sensor mounting portion 30 is provided on the surface 23A side of the plate-shaped portion 23. The sensor mounting portion 30 is a concave portion into which the sensor 130 provided on the surface 23A of the plate-shaped portion 23 is embedded. The sensor mounting portion 30 is provided with a plurality of locking claws 32 for preventing the embedded sensor 130 from falling off. These locking claws 32 are hooked on the peripheral edge portion 130A of the sensor 130 by the claw portion, thereby preventing the sensor 130 from being separated from the sensor mounting portion 30. In addition, the sensor 130 used in the present embodiment is a radar sensor for detecting an approaching object.

[0051] The sensor mounting portion 30 is integral with the holder body 22. That is, the sensor mounting portion 30 and the holder body 22 are integrally molded products of resin.

[0052] (Connection)

[0053] The first connection portion 40 is a portion that can connect the fixture body 22 to the tail lamp 120 (a rear combination lamp in this embodiment), which is an example of an exterior component. Figure 3 , Fig. 9 and Fig.10 As shown, the first connection portion 40 protrudes upward from the peripheral wall portion 24 of the fixture body 22 in a direction perpendicular to the fixture thickness direction, that is, in the fixture height direction. When viewed from the side opposite to the direction in which the first connection portion 40 protrudes (here, the upper side in the fixture height direction), the first connection portion 40 is located on a straight line L passing through the sensor mounting portion 30 and extending in the fixture thickness direction. In other words, when viewed from the side opposite to the direction in which the first connection portion 40 protrudes, a portion of the first connection portion 40 is arranged in an area between the straight lines L passing through both ends of the sensor mounting portion 30 in a direction perpendicular to the fixture thickness direction.

[0054] In addition, the first connection portion 40 is a separate body from the sensor mounting portion 30 integral with the holder body 22, and is composed of a clamp 42, which is an example of a connection member connecting the holder body 22 and the tail light 120. Specifically, the first connection portion 40 is composed of a portion protruding from the opening 27 of the holder body 22 when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27 of the holder body 22.

[0055] like Figure 7 , Figure 8 as well as Fig.11 As shown, the clamp 42 includes a hook portion 44 as an example of a locking portion, which is locked to a hook receiving portion 122 as an example of a locked portion provided in the tail light 120. The hook portion 44 is provided at the front end portion of the clamp 42 in the protruding direction, and is hooked to the hook receiving portion 122 to connect the fixture body 22 and the tail light 120.

[0056] In addition, if Figure 11 to Figure 14 As shown, the clamp 42 has an engaging claw 46 as an example of an engaging portion in the portion inserted into the opening portion 27, that is, the insertion portion 43, which engages with the step 28 as an example of the engaged portion provided by the fixture body 22. Specifically, on the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening portion 27 of the peripheral wall portion 24, groove portions 27B extending from the outer surface of the peripheral wall portion 24 toward the inner surface are provided at mutually opposing positions. These groove portions 27B end before reaching the inner surface of the peripheral wall portion 24. The step 28 is formed by the terminal end of the groove portion 27B. The elastically deformable engaging claw 46 provided on the insertion portion 43 of the clamp 42 engages with the step 28. The installation method of the clamp 42 and the fixture body 22 based on the engagement of the engaging claw 46 and the step 28 is a so-called snap fit. In addition, the installation method of the clamp 42 and the fixture body 22 is not limited to the snap fit.

[0057] The clamp 42 is an integrally molded product of resin and is molded by a mold different from a pair of molds for molding the fixture body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30 .

[0058] In addition, the second connection portion 60 capable of connecting the fixture body 22 to the tail light 120 is provided at a position separated from the first connection portion 40 on the fixture body 22. Figure 7 As shown, the second connection portion 60 protrudes upward from the peripheral wall portion 24 of the fixture body 22 in a direction perpendicular to the fixture thickness direction, that is, in the fixture height direction. The second connection portion 60 is arranged at intervals from the first connection portion 40 along the longitudinal direction of the fixture body 22 (see Fig. 9 ).

[0059] In addition, the second connection portion 60 is integrated with the fixture body 22. That is, the second connection portion 60 is formed integrally with the fixture body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30. The second connection portion 60 includes a hook portion 62 that is engaged with a hook receiving portion (not shown) provided in the tail light 120. The hook portion 62 is provided at the front end portion of the second connection portion 60 in the protruding direction, and the fixture body 22 is connected to the tail light 120 by being hooked on the hook receiving portion (not shown). In addition, in the present embodiment, the fixture body 22 and the tail light 120 are connected by the first connection portion 40 and the second connection portion 60, so that the fixture body 22 and the tail light 120 are stably connected.

[0060] In addition, if Figure 5 as well as Fig.12 As shown, the fixture 20 includes a blocking mechanism 50 for blocking the rotation of the clamp 42 when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27. Specifically, the blocking mechanism 50 blocks the rotation of the clamp 42 about the insertion direction when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27. In addition, in the present embodiment, the insertion direction of the clamp 42 (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as the "clamp insertion direction") is a direction from the lower side to the upper side along the height direction of the fixture.

[0061] The blocking mechanism 50 includes a first rib 52 and a second rib 54 .

[0062] like Figure 5 As shown, the first ribs 52 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening 27. These first ribs 52 protrude from the inner peripheral surface 27A and extend from one end of the opening 27 toward the other end along the jig insertion direction. In addition, in the present embodiment, three first ribs 52 are provided on the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening 27, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure.

[0063] like Fig.12As shown, the second ribs 54 are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface 43A of the insertion portion 43 inserted into the opening 27 in the clamp 42. These second ribs 54 are provided on the portion of the insertion portion 43 on the opposite side of the clamp insertion direction, protrude from the outer peripheral surface 43A, and extend along the clamp insertion direction. In addition, in the present embodiment, two second ribs 54 are provided on the outer peripheral surface 43A of the insertion portion 43, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure.

[0064] In addition, when the insertion portion 43 of the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27, as shown in FIG. Fig.16 As shown, the first rib 52 is in contact with the outer peripheral surface 43A of the insertion portion 43 , and the second rib 54 is in contact with the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening portion 27 .

[0065] In addition, if Fig. 9 As shown, when the holder 20 is viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the first connecting portion 40, the direction in which the sensor 130 is mounted on the sensor mounting portion 30 is different from the direction in which the tail light 120 is connected to the first connecting portion 40. Specifically, the sensor mounting portion 30 is configured to mount the sensor 130 along the thickness direction of the holder. On the other hand, the first connecting portion 40 is configured to connect the tail light 120 in a direction inclined relative to the thickness direction of the holder. That is, the direction in which the hook portion 44 is hooked on the hook receiving portion 122 is a direction inclined relative to the thickness direction of the holder.

[0066] In addition, the fixing device 20 is provided with a mounting portion (not shown) to which the bumper 110 is mounted. The mounting portion may be, for example, a step portion to which an elastic claw (not shown) provided on the bumper 110 is hooked.

[0067] [Mounting structure of vehicle parts]

[0068] like Figure 1 as well as Figure 2 As shown, the mounting structure S of the vehicle component of the present embodiment is a structure in which the bumper 110 and the sensor 130 are mounted on the vehicle body 100 via the fixture 20. Specifically, the mounting structure S includes the vehicle body 100, the fixture 20 mounted on the vehicle body 100, the bumper 110 mounted on the fixture 20, the sensor 130 mounted on the fixture 20, and the tail lamp 120 mounted on the vehicle body 100 and connected to the fixture 20.

[0069] In addition, when the vehicle components (bumper 110 and sensor 130) are mounted on the vehicle body 100, first, the fixture body 22 to which the fixture 42 is mounted is mounted on the vehicle body 100 using the fixture 102. Next, the sensor 130 is mounted on the sensor mounting portion 30, and the tail light 120 is connected to the first connecting portion 40 and the second connecting portion 60. In addition, either the mounting of the sensor 130 or the connection of the tail light 120 may be performed first. After that, the bumper 110 is mounted on the fixture body 22. Thus, the bumper 110 and the sensor 130 are mounted on the vehicle body 100 via the fixture 20.

[0070] Next, the functions and effects of the fixture 20 and the mounting structure S of the present embodiment will be described.

[0071] In the case of integrally forming the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30, and the first connecting portion 40, mainly, a pair of molds for forming the fixture body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30 and a slider for forming the first connecting portion 40 interfere with each other. Figure 3 As shown, when the holder body 22 is viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the first connection part 40, the first connection part 40 cannot be arranged on the straight line L passing through the sensor mounting part 30. In order to avoid interference between the mold and the slider, it is considered to arrange the first connection part 40 at a position deviated from the straight line L, but in this case, the holder body 22 may be enlarged. In addition, when the position of the first connection part 40 is changed, the position of the hook receiving part 122 of the tail light 120 connected with the first connection part 40 may be changed. On the other hand, it is also considered to change the position of the sensor mounting part 30 without changing the position of the first connection part 40, but the position of the sensor mounting part 30 is related to the mounting position of the sensor 130 relative to the vehicle body 100, so it is difficult to change the position.

[0072] In consideration of the above facts, in the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, the fixture body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30 are integrated, while the first connection portion 40 and the sensor mounting portion 30 are separate bodies. That is, the first connection portion 40 and the fixture body 22 are separate bodies. In the case where the first connection portion 40, the fixture body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30 are separated in this way, when the fixture body 22 is viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the first connection portion 40, the first connection portion 40 can be arranged in a post-installation manner (that is, after molding) on ​​the straight line L passing through the sensor mounting portion 30. Therefore, in the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, the size of the fixture body 22 can be suppressed compared to the case where the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30 and the first connection portion 40 are integrated. By suppressing the size of the fixture 20 in this way, the space between the vehicle body 100 and the bumper 110 can be effectively used.

[0073] In the holder 20 of this embodiment, the first connection part 40 is formed as a separate body from the holder body 22 and the sensor mounting part 30, so that the first connection part 40 can be formed as a single body. Therefore, in the holder 20, the first connection part 40 has a higher degree of freedom in shape than when the first connection part 40 is formed integrally with other parts.

[0074] In the holder 20 of the present embodiment, the clamp 42 is attached to the holder body 22 by engaging (i.e., hooking) the engaging claw 46 of the clamp 42 which is separate from the holder body 22 with the step 28 of the holder body 22. In addition, the clamp 42 is connected to the tail light 120 by engaging (i.e., hooking) the hook portion 44 of the clamp 42 with the hook receiving portion 122 of the tail light 120. In the holder 20, the clamp 42 is separate from the holder body 22 and the sensor mounting portion 30, so that it is easy to form the hook portion 44 and the engaging claw 46 on the clamp 42.

[0075] In the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, the clamp 42 is prevented from rotating relative to the opening 27 of the fixture body 22 by the prevention mechanism 50 when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27 of the fixture body 22. Thus, the shaking caused by the rotation of the clamp 42 when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27 of the fixture body 22 is prevented.

[0076] In the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, when the insertion portion 43 of the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27 of the fixture body 22, first, the plurality of first ribs 52 come into contact with the outer peripheral surface 43A of the insertion portion 43. When the insertion portion 43 is further inserted into the opening 27 in this state, the second ribs 54 of the insertion portion 43 come into contact with the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening 27, thereby preventing the clamp 42 from rotating relative to the opening 27. In the fixture 20, the first ribs 52 guide the clamp 42 in the opening 27 in the direction of clamp insertion in the opening 27 during the period from when the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening 27 to when the second ribs 54 come into contact with the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening 27. In this state, since the second ribs 54 of the clamp 42 do not come into contact with the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening 27, the insertion force of the clamp 42 into the opening 27 is suppressed to be low. That is, in the fixture 20 , the insertion force at the beginning of the insertion of the clip 42 into the opening 27 can be suppressed to be low, and the rotation of the clip 42 relative to the opening 27 after the insertion can be effectively suppressed.

[0077] In the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, the sensor mounting portion 30 and the first connecting portion 40 are provided as separate bodies, so that an optimal demolding direction can be set between the sensor mounting portion 30 and the first connecting portion 40. Therefore, the direction in which the sensor 130 is mounted on the sensor mounting portion 30 and the direction in which the tail light 120 is connected to the first connecting portion 40 can be made different when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the first connecting portion 40. Thus, the mounting direction of the sensor 130 and the connecting direction of the tail light 120 can be optimized.

[0078] In the fixture 20 of the present embodiment, a bumper 110, which is a rear bumper (vehicle component), is mounted on the vehicle body 100 by means of a fixture body 22 mounted on the vehicle body 100. In addition, a radar sensor (vehicle component), i.e., a sensor 130, is mounted on the vehicle body 100 by means of a sensor mounting portion 30 provided on the fixture body 22. The radar sensor can detect an object approaching the vehicle body 100 from the rear side through the bumper 110. In addition, a tail light 120 mounted on the vehicle body 100 is connected to the fixture body 22 by means of a first connection portion 40 protruding from the fixture body 22. Thus, the gap between the tail light 120 and the fixture body 22 can be controlled. For example, by narrowing the gap between the tail light 120 and the fixture body 22, the appearance can be improved.

[0079] In the fixture 20 of the aforementioned embodiment, the sensor mounting portion 30 and the fixture body 22 are integrated, and the sensor mounting portion 30 and the fixture body 22 are separated from the first connecting portion 40, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. Figures 17 to 20As shown in the fixture 70, the sensor mounting portion 74 is separate from the fixture body 72 and the first connecting portion 40, and the first connecting portion 40 is integrated with the fixture body 72. In the fixture 70, the sensor mounting portion 74 is composed of a storage case 75 as an example of a sensor mounting member for mounting the sensor 130 on the fixture body 72. The storage case 75 is a member for storing the sensor 130, and is embedded and fixed in a concave portion formed on the fixture body 72. Specifically, the storage case 75 includes: a locking claw 76, which is hooked on the peripheral portion 130A (an example of a locked portion) of the sensor 130 to lock (here, restrain) the sensor 130; and a locking claw 78, which is hooked on the edge portion 77A (an example of a locked portion) of the through hole 77 provided on the bottom surface of the concave portion of the fixture body 72 to fix the storage case 75 to the fixture body 72. Among them, in the holder 70, the holder body 72 and the sensor mounting portion 74 are set as separate bodies, so the holder body 72 and the first connecting portion 40 can be set as one body, and the first connecting portion 40 can be set at a predetermined position. In the case where the sensor mounting portion 74 is separated from the holder body 72 in this way, by installing the storage shell 75 constituting the sensor mounting portion 74 after the holder body 72, it is possible to suppress the size of the holder body 72 compared with the case where the holder body 72, the sensor mounting portion 74 and the first connecting portion 40 are integrated. In addition, the sensor mounting portion 74 can be formed as a single body as the storage shell 75, so the shape freedom of the sensor mounting portion 74 becomes higher. Moreover, in the holder 70, by making the engaging claw 78 of the storage shell 75 separated from the holder body 72 engage with the edge portion 77A of the holder body 72, the storage shell 75 is installed on the holder body 72. In addition, the sensor 130 is mounted on the housing case 75 by locking the locking claws 76 of the housing case 75 with the peripheral edge portion 130A of the sensor 130. In the holder 70, the housing case 75 is separate from the holder body 72 and the first connecting portion 40, so it is easy to form the locking claws 76 and the engaging claws 78 on the housing case 75.

[0080] In the fixture 20 of the aforementioned embodiment, the second connection portion 60 is integrated with the fixture body 22, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. For example, the second connection portion 60 may be formed by the clamp 42 like the first connection portion 40. In this case, an opening having the same size as the opening 27 is provided at the location of the fixture body 22 where the second connection portion 60 is provided.

[0081] In the fixture 20 of the aforementioned embodiment, the sensor mounting portion 30 and the fixture body 22 are integrated, and the sensor mounting portion 30, the fixture body 22, and the first connecting portion 40 are separated, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. For example, the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30, and the first connecting portion 40 may be separated, and the second connecting portion 60 may be separated. In this case, by installing the first connecting portion 40 and the sensor mounting portion 30 after the fixture body 22, the size of the fixture body 22 can be suppressed compared to the case where the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30, and the first connecting portion 40 are integrated. In addition, since the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30, and the first connecting portion 40 can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the fixture body 22, the sensor mounting portion 30, and the first connecting portion 40 becomes higher.

[0082] In the above-mentioned embodiment, the bumper 110 and the sensor 130 are mounted on the rear fender of the vehicle body 100 via the fixture 20, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. A sensor different from the radar sensor may be mounted on the sensor mounting portion 30 of the fixture 20. In addition, a bumper different from the rear bumper may be mounted on the fixture 20.

[0083] In the fixture 20 of the aforementioned embodiment, as the blocking mechanism 50, the first rib 52 is provided on the inner peripheral surface 27A of the opening portion 27, and the second rib 54 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 43A of the insertion portion 43, but the present disclosure is not limited to this structure. For example, the protruding heights of the first rib 52 and the second rib 54 may be formed into a tapered shape so that the insertion portion 43 is restrained by the opening portion 27 as the insertion portion 43 of the clamp 42 is inserted into the opening portion 27.

[0084] As mentioned above, although one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described, the present disclosure is not limited to the above contents, and it is needless to say that the present disclosure can be implemented with various modifications other than the above within the scope not departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0085] The following supplementary notes are further disclosed with respect to the above-mentioned embodiments.

[0086] (Note 1)

[0087] The bumper fixer of Appendix 1 comprises: a fixer body made of resin, which is used to install the bumper on the vehicle body; a sensor mounting portion, which is arranged on one side of the thickness direction of the fixer body, is integral with or separate from the fixer body, and can install a sensor; and a connecting portion, which protrudes from the fixer body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, and is located on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending in the thickness direction when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction, is separate from the sensor mounting portion, and can be connected to an exterior component.

[0088] Furthermore, the thickness direction of the fixture body is the same direction as the mold opening and closing directions (including the mold release direction) of a pair of molds for molding the fixture body.

[0089] In the case of integrally forming the fixture body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion, since the slider for forming the connecting portion interferes with the above-mentioned mold, the connecting portion cannot be arranged on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending along the thickness direction of the fixture body when the fixture body is observed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the connecting portion. In order to avoid mutual interference between the mold and the slider, it is considered to arrange the connecting portion at a position deviating from the above-mentioned straight line, but in this case, the fixture body may be enlarged. In addition, in the case of changing the position of the connecting portion, the position of the connected part of the exterior component connected to the connecting portion may change. On the other hand, it is also considered to change the position of the sensor mounting portion without changing the position of the connecting portion, but the position of the sensor mounting portion is related to the installation position of the sensor relative to the vehicle body, so it is difficult to change the position.

[0090] Therefore, in the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 1, when the retainer body and the sensor mounting portion are integrated, the connecting portion and the sensor mounting portion are separated. That is, the connecting portion is separated from the retainer body. In the case where the connecting portion, the retainer body and the sensor mounting portion are separated in this way, by installing the connecting portion after the retainer body, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of the retainer body compared to the case where the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are integrated. In addition, since the connecting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the connecting portion becomes high.

[0091] In addition, in the bumper holder of Supplementary Note 1, when the holder body and the sensor mounting portion are provided as separate bodies, the holder body and the connecting portion can be provided as a single body, and the connecting portion can be set at a predetermined position. In the case where the sensor mounting portion and the holder body are provided as separate bodies, by installing the sensor mounting portion after the holder body, it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the holder body, compared with the case where the holder body, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are provided as a single body. In addition, since the sensor mounting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the sensor mounting portion becomes high.

[0092] Furthermore, in the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 1, when the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion are provided as separate bodies, by attaching the connecting portion and the sensor mounting portion to the retainer body, it is possible to suppress the size of the retainer body compared to the case where the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion are provided as one body. In addition, since the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion becomes high.

[0093] As described above, in the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 1, the size of the retainer body can be suppressed compared to the case where the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are integrated. By suppressing the size of the bumper retainer in this way, the space between the vehicle body and the bumper can be effectively used.

[0094] (Note 2)

[0095] Regarding the bumper fixer of Note 2, in the bumper fixer of Note 1, the connecting portion is separate from the fixer body, and is composed of a connecting component that connects the fixer body and the exterior component, and the connecting component includes: a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the exterior component; and a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the fixer body.

[0096] In the bumper retainer of Appendix 2, the connecting member is mounted on the retainer body by engaging the engaging portion of the connecting member that is separate from the retainer body with the engaged portion of the retainer body. In addition, the connecting member is connected to the exterior member by engaging the engaging portion of the connecting member with the engaged portion of the exterior member. In the above-mentioned bumper retainer, the connecting member is separate from the retainer body and the sensor mounting portion, so it is easy to form the engaging portion and the engaging portion on the connecting member.

[0097] (Note 3)

[0098] Regarding the bumper fixer of Supplementary Note 3, in the bumper fixer of Supplementary Note 2, there is: an opening portion, which is provided in the fixer body for inserting the connecting member; and a blocking mechanism, which blocks the rotation of the connecting member in a state of being inserted into the opening portion.

[0099] In the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 3, the connecting member is prevented from rotating relative to the opening portion by the preventing mechanism when the connecting member is inserted into the opening portion of the retainer body. Thus, the shaking caused by the rotation of the connecting member when the connecting member is inserted into the opening portion of the retainer body is prevented.

[0100] (Note 4)

[0101] Regarding the bumper fixer of Note 4, in the bumper fixer of Note 3, the preventing mechanism comprises: first ribs, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction on the inner circumferential surface of the opening portion, and extend from one end of the opening portion toward the other end along the insertion direction of the connecting part; and second ribs, which are arranged at intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer circumferential surface of the insertion portion of the connecting part inserted into the opening portion, and extend along the insertion direction on the portion on the opposite side to the insertion direction, when the insertion portion is inserted into the opening portion, the first rib is in contact with the outer circumferential surface of the insertion portion, and the second rib is in contact with the inner circumferential surface of the opening portion.

[0102] In the bumper fixer of Note 4, when the insertion portion of the connecting component is inserted into the opening of the fixer body, first, a plurality of first ribs contact the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion. When the insertion portion is further inserted into the opening in this state, the second rib of the insertion portion contacts the inner peripheral surface of the opening, thereby preventing the connecting component from rotating relative to the opening. In the above-mentioned bumper fixer, the connecting component is guided in the insertion direction in the opening by the first ribs during the period from when the connecting component is inserted into the opening to when the second rib contacts the inner peripheral surface of the opening. In this state, the second rib of the connecting component does not contact the inner peripheral surface of the opening, thereby being able to suppress the insertion force of the connecting component into the opening to be low. That is, in the bumper fixer, the insertion force at the beginning of the insertion when inserting the connecting component into the opening can be suppressed to be low, and the rotation of the connecting component relative to the opening after the insertion can be effectively suppressed.

[0103] (Note 5)

[0104] Regarding the bumper fixer of Note 5, in the bumper fixer of Note 1, the sensor mounting portion and the fixer body are separate bodies, and are composed of a sensor mounting component that mounts the sensor on the fixer body, and the sensor mounting component includes: a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the sensor; and a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the fixer body.

[0105] In the bumper holder of Supplementary Note 5, the sensor mounting member is mounted on the holder body by engaging the engaging portion of the sensor mounting member that is separate from the holder body with the engaged portion of the holder body. In addition, the sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting member by engaging the engaging portion of the sensor mounting member with the engaged portion of the sensor. In the bumper holder, the sensor mounting member is separated from the holder body and the connecting portion, so that the engaging portion and the engaging portion are easily formed on the sensor mounting member.

[0106] (Note 6)

[0107] Regarding the bumper fixer of Note 6, in the bumper fixer of any one of Notes 1 to 5, when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the connecting portion, the direction in which the sensor is installed on the sensor mounting portion is different from the direction in which the exterior component is connected to the connecting portion.

[0108] In the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 6, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are separated, so that when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction of the connecting portion, the direction in which the sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting portion and the direction in which the exterior component is connected to the connecting portion can be made different. Thus, the sensor mounting direction and the exterior component connection direction can be optimized.

[0109] (Note 7)

[0110] Regarding the bumper retainer of Supplementary Note 7, in the bumper retainer of any one of Supplementary Notes 1 to 6, the bumper is a rear bumper, the sensor is a radar sensor that detects an object approaching the vehicle body from the rear side, and the exterior component is a taillight.

[0111] In the bumper holder of Supplement 7, the rear bumper is mounted on the vehicle body by means of a holder body mounted on the vehicle body. In addition, the radar sensor is mounted on the vehicle body by means of a radar sensor mounted on a sensor mounting portion provided on the holder body. The radar sensor can detect an object approaching the vehicle body from the rear side through the rear bumper. In addition, the taillight mounted on the vehicle body is connected to the holder body by means of a connecting portion protruding from the holder body. Thus, the gap between the taillight and the holder body can be controlled.

[0112] (Note 8)

[0113] The mounting structure of the vehicle component of Appendix 8 comprises: a vehicle body; a bumper fixture mounted on the vehicle body; a bumper mounted on the bumper fixture; a sensor mounted on the bumper fixture; and an exterior component mounted on the vehicle body and connected to the bumper fixture, the bumper fixture comprising: a resin fixture body for mounting the bumper on the vehicle body; a sensor mounting portion, which is arranged on the side opposite to the vehicle body side in the thickness direction of the fixture body, is integral with or separate from the fixture body, and is mounted with the sensor; and a connecting portion, which protrudes from the fixture body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction, and is located on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending in the thickness direction when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction, is separate from the sensor mounting portion, and is connected to the exterior component.

[0114] Furthermore, the thickness direction of the fixture body is the same direction as the mold opening and closing directions (including the mold release direction) of a pair of molds for molding the fixture body.

[0115] In the bumper holder in the mounting structure of the vehicle component of Supplementary Note 8, when the holder body and the sensor mounting portion are integrated, the connecting portion and the sensor mounting portion are separated. That is, the connecting portion is separated from the holder body. In the case where the connecting portion, the holder body and the sensor mounting portion are separated in this way, it is possible to suppress the increase in size of the holder body compared to the case where the holder body, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are integrated. In addition, since the connecting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the connecting portion becomes high.

[0116] In addition, in the bumper holder in the vehicle component mounting structure of Supplementary Note 8, when the holder body and the sensor mounting portion are provided as separate bodies, the holder body and the connecting portion can be provided as one body, and the connecting portion can be set at a predetermined position. In the case where the sensor mounting portion and the holder body are provided as separate bodies, it is possible to suppress the size of the holder body compared to the case where the holder body, the sensor mounting portion and the connecting portion are provided as one body. In addition, since the sensor mounting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the sensor mounting portion becomes high.

[0117] Furthermore, in the bumper retainer in the vehicle component mounting structure of Supplementary Note 8, when the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion are provided as separate bodies, it is possible to suppress the size increase of the retainer body compared to the case where the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion are provided as an integral body. In addition, since the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion can be formed as a single body, the shape freedom of the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion becomes high.

[0118] As described above, in the vehicle component mounting structure of Supplementary Note 8, the bumper retainer is prevented from being enlarged compared to the case of using a bumper retainer in which the retainer body, the sensor mounting portion, and the connecting portion are integrated. Thus, the space between the vehicle body and the bumper can be effectively utilized.

[0119] In addition, the disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2022-106681 filed on June 30, 2022 is incorporated into this specification by reference in its entirety.

[0120] All documents, patent applications, and technical standards described in this specification are incorporated into this specification by reference to the same extent as if each document, patent application, and technical standard was specifically and individually described by reference.

Claims

1. A bumper retainer, characterized in that: have: A resin retainer body for mounting the bumper to the vehicle body; A sensor mounting portion, which is arranged on one side of the fixture body in the thickness direction, is integrated with or separated from the fixture body, and can mount a sensor; as well as A connecting portion protrudes from the fixture body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and is located on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending along the thickness direction when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction. The connecting portion is separate from the sensor mounting portion and can be connected to an exterior component.

2. The bumper retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting part is separate from the fixture body and is composed of a connecting part that connects the fixture body and the exterior component. The connecting member includes a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the exterior member, and an engaging portion that is engaged to an engaged portion of the fixture body.

3. The bumper retainer according to claim 2, characterized in that: have: an opening portion, which is provided in the fixture body and into which the connecting component is inserted; and A prevention mechanism is provided for preventing the connection member from rotating when the connection member is inserted into the opening.

4. The bumper retainer according to claim 3, characterized in that: The blocking mechanism comprises: first ribs, which are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction on the inner peripheral surface of the opening and extend from one end of the opening toward the other end along the insertion direction of the connecting member; as well as second ribs are provided at intervals in the circumferential direction on the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion of the connecting member inserted into the opening, and extend in the insertion direction at a portion opposite to the insertion direction, When the insertion portion is inserted into the opening, the first rib is in contact with the outer peripheral surface of the insertion portion, and the second rib is in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the opening.

5. The bumper retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: The sensor mounting portion is separate from the fixture body and is composed of a sensor mounting component for mounting the sensor on the fixture body. The sensor mounting member includes a locking portion that is locked to a locked portion of the sensor, and an engaging portion that is engaged to an engaged portion of the holder body.

6. The bumper retainer according to claim 1, characterized in that: When viewed from a side opposite to a protruding direction of the connecting portion, a direction in which the sensor is mounted on the sensor mounting portion is different from a direction in which the exterior member is connected to the connecting portion.

7. The bumper retainer according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that: The bumper is a rear bumper, The sensor is a radar sensor that detects an object approaching the vehicle body from the rear side. The exterior component is a tail light.

8. A mounting structure for a vehicle component, characterized in that: have: Car body; a bumper holder mounted on the vehicle body; a bumper mounted on the bumper holder; a sensor mounted on the bumper holder; and an exterior component mounted on the vehicle body and connected to the bumper holder, The bumper retainer comprises: a resin-made fixing body for mounting the bumper on the vehicle body; a sensor mounting portion, which is disposed on a side of the fixture body opposite to the vehicle body side in the thickness direction of the fixture body, is integral with or separate from the fixture body, and is mounted with the sensor; as well as A connecting portion protrudes from the fixture body in a direction orthogonal to the thickness direction and is located on a straight line passing through the sensor mounting portion and extending along the thickness direction when viewed from the side opposite to the protruding direction. The connecting portion is separate from the sensor mounting portion and is connected to the exterior component.

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