Clip for car roof molding

Abstract

A clip for a roof molding is coupled to a lower portion of the roof molding configured to cover a joining surface of a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle. The clip includes: a first body and a second body formed in a width direction of the roof molding and configured to face each other; a first connection portion configured to connect one end of the first body and one end of the second body; and a second connection portion configured to connect the other end of the first body and the other end of the second body. The clip further includes a tolerance absorbing support portion, one end of which is coupled to an end of the first body adjacent to the first connecting portion side and the other end of which is coupled to an end of the second body adjacent to the first connecting portion side.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a clip for fastening a roof molding of a vehicle. Background Art

[0002] like Figures 1 to 3 As shown, at the left and right edges of the roof of the vehicle, the roof panel 10 and the side outer panel 20 are joined to each other so that a joint surface is defined between the roof panel 10 and the side outer panel 20. In order to prevent the joint surface from being exposed to the outside, a space portion is defined between the roof panel 10 and the side outer panel 20, and a roof molding 40 is assembled to and covers the space portion.

[0003] The roof molding 40 has ribs protruding toward opposite sides and assembled to be in close contact with the roof panel 10 and the side outer panel 20, respectively. A clip 50 coupled to the lower portion of the roof molding 40 is assembled and coupled with a flange 11 formed upright from an end of the roof panel 10, thereby enhancing the fixing force of the roof molding 40.

[0004] Furthermore, the rotation support structure 51 protruding downward to support the rotation of the clip 50 interferes with the sealant 30 excessively applied between the side outer panel 20 and the roof panel 10. In other words, depending on the amount of sealant, there is a possibility of causing potential separation of the roof molding 40 due to insufficient support structure or interference.

[0005] Furthermore, due to the defective curved shape of the roof molding 40 , the molding clip 50 and the flange 11 of the roof panel 10 may not be completely fastened.

[0006] In addition, if Figure 3 As shown in FIG. 1 , the zigzag shape of the decorative line of the roof panel 10 in the prior art may cause many sealant operations to fail. In the case of applying a panel structure with a straight sealant with a flange laterally offset to solve the above problem, a rotational momentum is generated in the separation direction of the clip 50, and the roof molding 40 may be separated, such as Figure 1 shown.

[0007] For this reason, the separation of the roof molding that occurs while the vehicle is moving may also hinder the movement of the following vehicle or cause an accident.

[0008] The statements in this Background section merely provide background information related to the present invention and may not constitute prior art. Summary of the invention

[0009] The present invention provides a clip for a roof molding, which can ensure the design durability of a portion of a vehicle roof having a watertightness problem and prevent separation of the roof molding caused by interference between an applied sealant and the clip.

[0010] In one embodiment, a clip for a roof molding molding is coupled to a lower portion of the roof molding molding, and the roof molding molding is configured to cover a joint surface between a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle. The clip includes: a first body and a second body formed in a width direction of the roof molding molding and configured to face each other; a first connecting portion configured to connect one end of the first body and one end of the second body; and a second connecting portion configured to connect the other end of the first body and the other end of the second body. The clip also includes a tolerance absorbing support portion, one end of which is coupled to one end of the first body adjacent to the first connecting portion side, and the other end is coupled to one end of the second body adjacent to the first connecting portion side. In particular, the tolerance absorbing support portion is formed below both the lower end surface of one end of the first body and the lower end surface of one end of the second body.

[0011] In this case, the tolerance absorbing support portion may have a curved shape.

[0012] Furthermore, the tolerance absorbing support portion may have a curved shape such that a height of a central portion thereof is lower than a height of each of opposite ends.

[0013] In addition, the first connection portion may have a flange catching protrusion that protrudes from the first connection portion toward the second connection portion and is inclined downward, and the flange catching protrusion may be fastened to the flange of the top plate.

[0014] In one embodiment, a step portion is formed on an upper surface or an inclined surface of the inclined flange locking protrusion.

[0015] In one embodiment, the second connection portion may have a molding fastening protrusion that protrudes laterally from the second connection portion and is fastened to the fastening portion of the roof molding.

[0016] In one embodiment, the clip may further include: a third connection portion disposed between the first connection portion and the second connection portion and configured to connect the first body and the second body.

[0017] In one embodiment, the third connection portion may have a flange supporting portion which protrudes toward the first connection portion and is configured to support a side surface of the flange of the top plate.

[0018] As another embodiment, a clip for a roof molding is coupled to a lower portion of the roof molding, which is configured to cover a joint surface of a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle. The clip includes: a first body and a second body formed in a width direction of the roof molding and configured to face each other; and a first connecting portion configured to connect one end of the first body and one end of the second body. The clip also includes: a second connecting portion configured to connect the other end of the first body and the other end of the second body; and a supporting portion formed on an outer surface of one end of the first body adjacent to the first connecting portion side and an outer surface of one end of the second body adjacent to the first connecting portion side, respectively.

[0019] In one embodiment, the support portion may be a bridge-shaped support portion extending in a width direction of the roof molding and including an end portion configured to be bent and extended upward. The bridge-shaped support portion may support the side outer panel.

[0020] In one embodiment, the support portion may be a leg-shaped support portion extending in a length direction of the roof molding and including an end portion bent and extended upward.

[0021] In another embodiment, the support portion may be a pedestal-shaped support portion including an upper end portion extending in the width direction of the roof molding, and lower end portions extending from opposite ends of the upper end portion and bent downward.

[0022] In one embodiment, the support portion may be a hook-shaped support portion that extends downward from one end of the first body and one end of the second body, respectively, and then is bent inwardly based on a width direction of the roof molding.

[0023] In one embodiment, the first connection portion may include a flange catch protrusion protruding from the first connection portion toward the second connection portion and inclined downward. The flange catch protrusion may be fastened to the flange of the roof panel, and the second connection portion may have a molding fastening protrusion protruding laterally from the second connection portion and fastened to the fastening portion of the roof molding molding.

[0024] In one embodiment, a step portion may be formed on an upper surface or an inclined surface of the inclined flange locking protrusion.

[0025] In one embodiment, the clip may further include: a third connection portion disposed between the first connection portion and the second connection portion and configured to connect the first body and the second body. The third connection portion has a flange support portion protruding toward the first connection portion and configured to support a side surface of the flange of the top plate.

[0026] According to the clip for the roof molding strip of the present invention, by minimizing the interference between the sealant and the clip, the possibility of separation of the roof molding strip can be fundamentally reduced, the water tightness problem of the vehicle roof can be fundamentally solved, the rotation of the roof molding strip can be prevented, and the quality can be ensured. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] Figure 1 is a view showing a coupling relationship between a roof molding and a clip according to the related art.

[0028] Figure 2 is a view showing a related art clip for a roof molding.

[0029] Figure 3 is a view showing a decorative line of a roof panel of the related art.

[0030] Figure 4 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

[0031] Figure 5 1 is a view showing a state in which a clip for a roof molding according to a first embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the roof molding and a panel.

[0032] Figure 6 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

[0033] Figure 7 2 is a view showing a state in which a clip for a roof molding according to a second embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the roof molding and a panel.

[0034] Figure 8 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0035] Fig. 9 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0036] Fig.10 1 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, but since these exemplary embodiments can be implemented in various forms by a person skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains, the embodiments are not limited to the embodiments described herein.

[0038] For a fuller understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and objects to be accomplished by implementing the present invention, it is necessary to refer to the drawings illustrating exemplary embodiments of the present invention and the contents described in the drawings.

[0039] Furthermore, in the description of the present invention, when it is determined that repeated description of well-known related art may unnecessarily obscure the subject matter of the present invention, the description will be reduced or omitted.

[0040] Figure 4 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a first embodiment of the present invention, Figure 5 1 is a view showing a state in which a clip for a roof molding according to a first embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the roof molding and a panel.

[0041] In the following, reference is made to Figure 4 and Figure 5A clip for a roof molding according to a first embodiment of the present invention is described.

[0042] like Figure 4 As shown, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, a clip 101 for a roof molding strip includes: a first body 110 and a second body 120 disposed facing each other, a first connection portion 130 configured to connect one end of the first body 110 and one end of the second body 120, a second connection portion 140 configured to connect the other end of the first body 110 and the other end of the second body 120, and a third connection portion 150 disposed between the first connection portion 130 and the second connection portion 140. The third connection portion 150 increases rigidity by connecting the first body 110 and the second body 120.

[0043] like Figures 4 to 5 As shown, a length direction of each of the first and second bodies 110 and 120 is defined as a width direction of the roof molding 40 , and a length direction of each of the first and second connecting portions 130 and 140 is defined as a length direction of the roof molding 40 .

[0044] The first connection part 130 has a flange locking protrusion 131 protruding from the first connection part 130 and tilted downward. After the clip 50 is fastened, the flange locking protrusion 131 is engaged by the flange 11 of the top plate 10 so that the first connection part 130 is not separated from the top plate 10.

[0045] To this end, the flange 11 has a shape that extends upright upward from an end portion of the top plate 10 based on the width direction and then bends in a direction toward the flange locking protrusion 131 .

[0046] The second connection portion 140 also has a molding fastening protrusion 141 that protrudes laterally from the second connection portion 140. The molding fastening protrusion 141 is fastened to a fastening portion that is bent downward from a skin portion (upper surface) of the roof molding 40.

[0047] Since the third connection part 150 is used to enhance the rigidity between the first body 110 and the second body 120, the third connection part 150 may have a shape for load dispersion, such as a lattice or truss shape, such as Figure 4 , Figure 6 and Figures 8 to 10 shown.

[0048] Furthermore, the third connection portion 150 has the flange support portion 151 protruding toward the first connection portion 130 , so that the flange support portion 151 can absorb the tolerance in the width direction of the flange 11 fastened to the flange locking protrusion 131 .

[0049] The clip 101 for a roof molding molding of the present invention requires a structure that can prevent the fastened clip from being rotated by an external force. In the prior art, a rotation support structure protruding downward from the clip is provided to prevent the fastened clip from being rotated by an external force. In contrast, the clip 101 for a roof molding molding of the present invention further includes a tolerance absorbing support portion 160, one end of which is coupled to one end of the first body 110 and the other end of which is coupled to one end of the second body 120. The tolerance absorbing support portion 160 is formed below the lower end surface of one end of the first body 110 and the lower end surface of one end of the second body 120.

[0050] Therefore, the tolerance absorbing support portion 160 is configured not only to prevent the rotation of the clip but also to absorb the tolerance of the height of the sealant and the tolerance of the height of the flange 11 .

[0051] The tolerance absorbing support part 160 may have a curved shape such that a height of a central portion thereof is lower than a height of each of opposite ends.

[0052] The tolerance absorbing support portion 160 may prevent the rotation of the roof molding 40 by overlapping the sealant 30 using a repulsive force of the clip, and absorb a height tolerance of the sealant 30 and a height tolerance of the flange 11 .

[0053] Therefore, the tolerance absorbing support part 160 can be applied to the panel to absorb manufacturing dispersion and straighten the sealant, thereby improving the water tightness and appearance quality of the vehicle body by using the repulsive force of the sealant and fundamentally solving field claims.

[0054] The present invention also provides a clip for a roof molding, which can exhibit the same or more effective effects as those of the first embodiment by performing various modeling on a tolerance absorbing support portion.

[0055] Figure 6 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a second embodiment of the present invention, Figure 7 2 is a view showing a state in which a clip for a roof molding according to a second embodiment of the present invention is coupled to the roof molding and a panel.

[0056] According to the second embodiment, the clip 102 for the roof molding includes a fastening reinforcement support portion as the tolerance absorbing support portion in the above-mentioned embodiment. The fastening reinforcement support portion of the second embodiment includes a bridge-shaped support portion 171 .

[0057] The bridge-shaped support portion 171 of the clip 102 is provided as a pair of bridge-shaped support portions 171 and is formed on an outer surface of one end of the first body 110 and an outer surface of one end of the second body 120 .

[0058] The bridge-shaped support portion 171 extends substantially horizontally in the width direction of the roof molding 40 , and then the end portions of the bridge-shaped support portion 171 are bent or inclined upward.

[0059] Therefore, if Figure 7 As shown, the end of the bridge-shaped support portion 171 supports the side outer panel 20 and prevents the roof molding 40 from rotating.

[0060] In addition, the stepped locking protrusion 132 may be further applied to the flange locking protrusion 131 of the first embodiment.

[0061] Reference Figure 6 In the enlarged view, the stepped locking protrusion 132 protrudes from the first connecting part 130 to the third connecting part 150, the upper surface of the downwardly inclined locking protrusion is stepped, and the inclined surface is stepped, so that the stepped locking protrusion 132 can absorb the tolerance of the flange 11 in the height direction and the width direction.

[0062] Figure 8 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

[0063] According to the third embodiment, the clip 103 for the roof molding includes a leg-shaped supporting portion 172 that is different from the supporting portion of the above-described embodiment.

[0064] The leg-shaped support portion 172 of the clip 103 may extend from the outer surface of one end of the first body 110 and the outer surface of one end of the second body 120 in the length direction of the roof molding 40. The leg-shaped support portion 172 may be provided as a plurality of leg-shaped support portions 172 formed on the outer surfaces of one ends of the first body 110 and the second body 120, respectively.

[0065] The leg-shaped supporting portion 172 may extend in the length direction of the roof molding 40 , and then an end portion of the leg-shaped supporting portion 172 may be bent or inclined upward so that the leg-shaped supporting portion 172 may absorb tolerance of the sealant 30 .

[0066] Furthermore, the latching protrusion may be selectively applied as the flange latching protrusion 131 or the stepped latching protrusion.

[0067] Fig. 9 2 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[0068] According to the fourth embodiment, the clip 104 for the roof molding includes a pedestal-shaped support portion 173 that is different from the support portions of the above-described embodiments.

[0069] The pedestal-shaped support portion 173 of the clip 104 is provided as a pair of pedestal-shaped support portions 173 and is formed on an outer surface of one end of the first body 110 and an outer surface of one end of the second body 120 .

[0070] The pedestal support portion 173 may include an upper end portion extending substantially horizontally in the width direction of the roof molding 40 , and lower ends extending from opposite ends of the upper end portion and bent downward. Therefore, the pedestal support portion 173 may absorb tolerance of the sealant 30 .

[0071] Furthermore, the latching protrusion may be selectively applied as the flange latching protrusion 131 or the stepped latching protrusion.

[0072] Fig.10 1 is a view showing a clip for a roof molding according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[0073] According to the fifth embodiment, the clip 105 for the roof molding includes a hook-shaped supporting portion 174 different from the supporting portions of the above-described embodiments.

[0074] The hook-shaped support portion 174 of the clip 105 is provided as a pair of hook-shaped support portions 174 and is formed on an outer surface of one end of the first body 110 and an outer surface of one end of the second body 120 .

[0075] The hook-shaped support portion 174 extends downward from one end of the first body 110 and one end of the second body 120 , respectively, and then bends inward in the width direction of the roof molding 40 to form a hook shape. Therefore, the hook-shaped support portion 174 can absorb tolerance of the sealant 30 .

[0076] Furthermore, the latching protrusion may be selectively applied as the flange latching protrusion 131 or the stepped latching protrusion.

[0077] According to the present invention described above, the rotation of the clip can be supported, the coupling tolerance with the flange can be reduced, and since the assembly can be performed while absorbing the tolerance corresponding to the amount of the sealant, the separation of the roof molding can be prevented.

[0078] In order to verify the clip, 3 to 5 mm of sealant was applied on the joint surfaces of the top panel 10 and the side outer panel 20, and then the clip according to the embodiment of the present invention was installed. Based on the result of measuring the insertion force of the clip using a push-pull force gauge, it can be determined that the insertion force of the clip according to the embodiment of the present invention is lower than that of the clip in the prior art.

[0079] This is because the clip according to the embodiment of the present invention can absorb the tolerance of the sealant and have a strong fixing force.

[0080] Although the present invention has been described with reference to the exemplary drawings, it is obvious to those skilled in the art that the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned embodiments, but various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention. Therefore, the examples of changes or modifications belong to the scope of the claims of the present invention, and the scope of the present invention should be interpreted based on the appended claims.

Claims

1. A clip coupled to a lower portion of a roof molding strip configured to cover a joint surface of a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle, the clip comprising: a first body and a second body formed in a width direction of the roof molding and configured to face each other; a first connecting portion configured to connect a first end of the first body and a first end of the second body; a second connecting portion configured to connect the second end of the first body and the second end of the second body; as well as A tolerance absorbing support portion, a first end of which is coupled to the first body adjacent to the first connecting portion, and a second end of which is coupled to the second body adjacent to the first connecting portion, the tolerance absorbing support portion being formed below both the lower end surface of the first end of the first body and the lower end surface of the first end of the second body.

2. The clip according to claim 1, wherein: The tolerance absorbing support portion has a curved shape.

3. The clip according to claim 2, wherein: The tolerance absorbing support portion has a curved shape such that a height of a center portion is lower than a height of each of opposite ends.

4. The clip according to claim 3, wherein: The first connection portion includes a flange locking protrusion that protrudes from the first connection portion toward the second connection portion and is inclined downward and is fastened to a flange of the top plate.

5. The clip according to claim 4, wherein: A step portion is formed on an upper surface or an inclined surface of the inclined flange locking protrusion.

6. The clip according to claim 3, wherein: The second connection portion includes a molding fastening protrusion that protrudes laterally from the second connection portion and is fastened to a fastening portion of the roof molding.

7. The clip of claim 3, further comprising: The third connection portion is disposed between the first connection portion and the second connection portion and is configured to connect the first body and the second body.

8. The clip according to claim 7, wherein: The third connection portion includes a flange support portion that protrudes toward the first connection portion and is configured to support a side surface of a flange of the top plate.

9. A clip for a roof molding, the clip being coupled to a lower portion of a roof molding, the roof molding being configured to cover a joint surface of a roof panel and a side outer panel of a vehicle, the clip comprising: a first body and a second body formed in a width direction of the roof molding and configured to face each other; a first connecting portion configured to connect a first end of the first body and a first end of the second body; a second connecting portion configured to connect the second end of the first body and the second end of the second body; as well as Support portions are respectively formed on an outer surface of the first body adjacent to the first connection portion and an outer surface of the second body adjacent to the first connection portion.

10. The clip according to claim 9, wherein: The support portions each include a bridge-shaped support portion extending in the width direction of the roof molding and including an end portion configured to be bent and extended upward, and Wherein, the bridge-shaped supporting portion supports the side outer plate.

11. The clip according to claim 9, wherein: The support portions each include a leg-shaped support portion extending in a length direction of the roof molding and including an end portion configured to be bent and extended upward.

12. The clip of claim 9, wherein: The support portions each include a pedestal-shaped support portion, the pedestal-shaped support portion including: an upper end portion extending in the width direction of the roof molding, and Lower end portions extend from opposite ends of the upper end portion and are bent downward.

13. The clip of claim 9, wherein: The support portion is a hook-shaped support portion that extends downward from a first end of the first body and a first end of the second body, respectively, and then is bent inwardly based on a width direction of the roof molding.

14. The clip of claim 9, wherein: The first connection portion includes a flange locking protrusion, which protrudes from the first connection portion toward the second connection portion and is inclined downward and is fastened to the flange of the top plate, and The second connection portion includes a trim strip fastening protrusion, which protrudes laterally from the second connection portion and is fastened to the fastening portion of the roof molding trim strip.

15. The clip of claim 14, wherein: A step portion is formed on an upper surface or an inclined surface of the inclined flange locking protrusion.

16. The clip of claim 9, further comprising: a third connection portion, disposed between the first connection portion and the second connection portion and configured to connect the first body and the second body, The third connection portion includes a flange support portion, which protrudes toward the first connection portion and is configured to support a side surface of a flange of the top plate.

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