Component cover mounting assembly

Abstract

A cover mounting assembly (1) includes a cover (80) covering a component on a front window (10) of a vehicle and a roof liner (20) arranged on a rear side of the front window (10) and configured as a vehicle interior side surface of a vehicle ceiling. The roof liner (20) includes a mounting recess (23) recessed rearward from a front edge of the roof liner (20). The mounting recess (23) includes a first portion (25) in which the overhead console (40) is fitted in such a manner that the overhead console (40) is arranged rearward away from a front edge of the roof liner (20), and a second portion (22) in which a rear portion of the cover (80) is fitted to cover a space of the second portion (22) between the front window (10) and the overhead console (40) and fix the cover (80) to the roof liner (20).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology described in this article relates to a component cover mounting assembly. Background Technology

[0002] Various devices, such as dashcams, ETC (Electronic Toll Collection) sensors, and rain sensors, are attached to the interior side surface of the windshield of a vehicle, such as a car. When such devices are not covered and are exposed inside the vehicle, the interior appearance of the vehicle deteriorates. These devices are covered so that they are not visible from the inside of the vehicle. For example, a cover is positioned relative to the device and the windshield and is secured to the windshield with adhesive. Alternatively, the cover may be attached to a headrest mounted on the front edge of the vehicle's roof. Such a cover is disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 8,770,644.

[0003] As mentioned above, space is required between the cover and the headliner to accommodate tolerances in order to secure the cover relative to various devices, the windshield, or the overhead console. Due to this space, achieving a unified or continuous look between the cover and the headliner is unlikely. In particular, as the variety of devices attached to the windshield increases, the number of covers also increases, and the size of the covers also increases. Improvements to the vehicle's interior design are needed. Summary of the Invention

[0004] The purpose of the technology described herein is to provide a component cover mounting assembly that provides a sense of unity and continuity between the cover and the headliner.

[0005] The cover mounting assembly according to the technology described herein includes: a cover that covers a component on the windshield of a vehicle; and a headliner that is disposed on the rear side of the windshield and configured as an interior side surface of the vehicle roof. The headliner includes a mounting recess recessed rearward from the front edge of the headliner. The mounting recess includes: a first portion in which a headrest is fitted such that the headrest is arranged rearward away from the front edge of the headliner; and a second portion in which a rear portion of the cover is fitted to cover the space defined by the second portion between the windshield and the headrest, and to secure the cover to the headliner.

[0006] Based on the above configuration, compared to a configuration where the cover and the overhead console arranged at the front edge of the headliner are adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction, a sense of unity and continuity between the cover and the headliner is achieved, and the design of the vehicle roof is improved. Since the cover is mounted on the headliner, the relative configuration of the cover and the headliner is less likely to change compared to a configuration where the mounting position of the cover is determined by a reference to the front window (the fixed part), further enhancing the sense of unity and continuity between the cover and the headliner.

[0007] The roof liner may include a reinforcement that is arranged along the inner peripheral edge of a first portion of a mounting recess on the vehicle exterior side of the roof liner, and a cover may be attached to the reinforcement.

[0008] The reinforcement may include a bridging portion extending along the boundaries of the overhead console and the cover, to which the cover can be secured. With this configuration, the cover can be correctly positioned relative to the overhead console. Therefore, the relative configuration of the cover, headliner, and overhead console is unlikely to change, further enhancing the sense of unity.

[0009] The cover may have a width, measured in the width direction of the vehicle, that is greater than the width of the overhead console, measured in the width direction of the vehicle. The mounting recess may include a second portion in which a rear portion of the cover is fitted, and a first portion in which the overhead console is fitted. The width of the first portion may be less than the width of the second portion. The second portion may have an upward-facing inner peripheral edge surface that overlaps with the cover from the inside side of the vehicle.

[0010] Based on the above construction, even if multiple components are fixed to the windshield, and the width of the cover, measured in the width direction of the vehicle, increases and exceeds the width of the overhead console measured in the width direction of the vehicle, the boundaries of the roof lining and cover are unlikely to be seen by vehicle passengers. Therefore, the roof design is improved. A good design can be achieved even with an increased cover size. Therefore, multiple small covers for each component are unnecessary, and installation steps and manufacturing costs are unlikely to increase.

[0011] The cover mounting assembly may also include a rearview mirror mounted on the windshield. The rearview mirror may include a base fixed to the windshield, a neck, and a mirror body connected to the base via the neck. The cover may include a front cover portion and a rear cover portion, which are assembled together in a longitudinal direction to have an insertion hole through which the neck is inserted. The cover may have a connecting portion between the front and rear cover portions, and the connecting portion is located on the front side of the mirror body. With this configuration, the connecting portion is less likely to be seen by vehicle passengers, and the appearance of the cover is improved.

[0012] The reinforcement may include a protrusion that contacts the roof panel. With this configuration, the roof liner is less likely to deform upwards, and the rear portion of the cover is stably secured.

[0013] The reinforcement may include a fixing part, through which the reinforcement is fixed to the roof panel. With this configuration, the roof liner is fixed to the roof panel via clips or screws using the fixing part, and the rear portion of the cover is securely fixed.

[0014] The second portion of the mounting recess can be recessed from the front edge of the headliner, and the first portion can be further recessed from the second portion and is located behind the second portion. According to this configuration, the first and second portions are formed continuously, and the cover and headliner are configured continuously.

[0015] The roof liner may include a wall extending upward at its front edge. A second part may be a recess within the wall. With this construction, the boundary between the roof liner and the cover is less likely to be seen by vehicle passengers, thus improving the design of the roof.

[0016] The wall section can have an upward-facing edge surface. The second section can be a recessed portion from the edge surface of the wall section, having an arched shape. The second section can also have an upward-facing inner peripheral edge surface that overlaps with the rear portion of the cover. With this configuration, the boundaries of the roof liner and the cover are less likely to be seen by vehicle passengers, thus improving the design of the roof.

[0017] According to the technology described herein, a component cover mounting assembly is provided that provides a sense of unity and continuity between the cover and the headliner. Attached Figure Description

[0018] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the front portion of the front window and roof lining of a vehicle according to one embodiment, as seen from the outside of the vehicle.

[0019] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 An exploded 3D diagram.

[0020] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional view of the front window and the front part of the roof of the vehicle, seen from the inside of the vehicle.

[0021] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of a cover mounting assembly according to one embodiment.

[0022] Figure 5 This is an enlarged 3D view of the front window and the front part of the roof lining, seen from the rear of the vehicle's interior.

[0023] Figure 6 It is a bottom view of the front window and the front part of the roof.

[0024] Figure 7 This is an exploded view of the car roof lining.

[0025] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of the front part of the ceiling.

[0026] Figure 9 This is an exploded view of the cover mounting components.

[0027] Figure 10 This is a 3D view of the mounting components.

[0028] Figure 11 It is a 3D view of the front part of the ceiling.

[0029] Figure 12 This is a cross-sectional view of the front part of the ceiling.

[0030] Figure 13 This is a 3D view of the camera module.

[0031] Figure 14 This is a side view of the front part of the ceiling.

[0032] Figure 15 It is along Figure 6 The cross-sectional view taken from line XV-XV in the diagram.

[0033] Figure 16 This is a cross-sectional view of the cover. Detailed Implementation

[0034] Reference Figures 1 to 16 One embodiment of the cover mounting assembly 1 is described. In each figure, arrows FR and RR represent the front side (direction of travel) and rear side of the vehicle, respectively; arrows R and L represent the right and left sides relative to the direction of travel, respectively; and arrows UP and DW represent the upper and lower sides, respectively.

[0035] Reference Figure 1 The front window 10 is positioned in front of the driver's seat and passenger seat and has a sloping surface that slopes upwards and backwards as it extends rearwards from the front. A headliner 20 is positioned behind the front window 10, and behind its upper edge. The headliner 20 is configured as the interior roof of the vehicle. The headliner 20 includes a headliner body 20A and a reinforcing member 30.

[0036] The roof liner body 20A is generally plate-shaped, covering the roof panel 15 of the vehicle body (see...). Figure 8 The interior side surface of the vehicle is the roof liner body 20A. The roof liner body 20A extends horizontally. The plate surface of the roof liner body 20A is spaced apart from the roof panel 15. The lower surface of the roof liner body 20A faces the interior side of the vehicle and is configured as the design surface 20B.

[0037] like Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the overhead console 40 is mounted on the front middle section of the roof liner body 20A relative to the width direction of the vehicle. Various electrical components, such as map lights, and various switches, such as map light switches, are mounted on the overhead console 40.

[0038] Specifically, such as Figure 4As shown, the roof liner body 20A of the roof liner 20 includes a wall portion 21 (an example of a curved portion) at its front edge. The roof liner body 20A has a horizontally extending plate shape opposite the roof panel 15. The front edge of the roof liner 20 curves upward and is configured as the wall portion 21. The wall portion 21 curves obliquely upward and forward. The wall portion 21 extends in the width direction of the vehicle and has a length that is the same as the width of the roof liner 20 measured along the width direction of the vehicle. Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the roof liner 20 includes a first mounting recess 22 (an example of a second portion of the mounting recess) located in the middle of the wall portion 21 relative to the width direction of the vehicle. The first mounting recess 22 is recessed rearward from the front edge of the wall portion 21 and has an arched shape. A space 22S (see reference) is provided in the first mounting recess 22. Figure 7 A portion of the cover 80 (an example of a cover) is fitted into the space 22S of the first mounting recess 22. The recess dimension of the first mounting recess 22 is slightly smaller than the height of the wall portion 21.

[0039] The roof liner 20 also includes a second mounting recess 25 (an example of the first portion of the mounting recess) that is further recessed rearward from the first mounting recess 22. The second mounting recess 25 is located in the middle of the roof liner 20 in the vehicle width direction. The second mounting recess 25 has a space 25S, and the overhead console 40 is mounted in the space 25S of the second mounting recess 25. The width dimension of the second mounting recess 25 is smaller than the width dimension of the first mounting recess 22. Figure 6 As shown, the first mounting recess 22 and the second mounting recess 25 are continuous with each other and are configured as mounting recess 23. Mounting recess 23 has a generally T-shaped form.

[0040] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, the roof liner body 20A includes a recess 26 that extends along the inner peripheral edge of the second mounting recess 25. The recess 26 is a shallow groove and is recessed downwards. The recess 26 is a U-shaped groove. The recess 26 is used to receive a reinforcing member 30 (an example of a reinforcing member) that reinforces the second mounting recess 25.

[0041] like Figures 7 to 9As shown, the reinforcing member 30 has a rectangular frame shape, and a portion of the reinforcing member 30 is arranged in the recess 26. Specifically, the reinforcing member 30 includes a rear portion 31, a right portion 32, a left portion 33, and a front portion 34 (an example of a bridging portion) forming the rectangular frame shape. The rear portion 31 is arranged in the rear portion of the U-shaped recess 26 extending in the width direction of the vehicle. The right portion 32 is arranged in the right portion of the U-shaped recess 26 extending in the front-rear direction. The left portion 33 is arranged in the left portion of the U-shaped recess 26 extending in the front-rear direction. The front portion 34 extends in the width direction of the vehicle in such a way that it extends from the front end of the right portion 32 to the front end of the left portion 33. The front portion 34 extends to bridge the space between the front ends of the U-shaped second mounting recess 25.

[0042] The right portion 32 includes a protrusion 32A, and the left portion 33 includes a protrusion 33A. Protrusions 32A and 33A protrude towards the roof panel 15. Figure 8 As shown, the protruding ends of protrusions 32A and 33A contact the roof panel 15, and a buffer member 16 is provided between the protruding ends and the roof panel 15. Therefore, the roof liner 20 is unlikely to deform upward.

[0043] like Figure 8 As shown, the inner dimension between the two opposing inner peripheral edges of the frame-shaped reinforcing member 30 is determined such that, when the reinforcing member 30 is disposed in the recess 26, the inner peripheral portion of the reinforcing member 30 fits precisely into the outer peripheral wall of the recess 26. The outer dimension between the two opposing outer peripheral edges of the reinforcing member 30 is determined such that, when the reinforcing member 30 is disposed in the recess 26, the outer peripheral portion of the reinforcing member 30 fits precisely into the inner peripheral wall of the recess 26. With this configuration, the reinforcing member 30 is positioned relative to the headliner body 20A. When the reinforcing member 30 is fitted into the recess 26, it is bonded to the vehicle exterior surface of the headliner body 20A using an adhesive. Therefore, the reinforcing member 30 is integrally included with the headliner body 20A and is configured as the headliner 20.

[0044] like Figure 7 As shown, the front portion 34 of the reinforcing member 30 includes a fixing part 37 through which the roof liner 20 is secured to the roof panel 15 by clips or screws via the reinforcing member 30. The rear portion 31 of the reinforcing member 30 includes a retaining part 36 for holding the wiring connected to various electrical components and switches of the overhead console 40. The retaining part 36 protrudes upward.

[0045] The overhead console 40 has a rectangular, flat box shape for fitting into the interior space 25S of the second mounting recess 25 and the reinforcing member 30. (As...) Figure 11As shown, the overhead console 40 includes a clamp 42 on its upper surface, to which a clip 41 is attached. The overhead console 40 is secured to the vehicle body by the clip 41. The overhead console 40 includes three stops 43 projecting rearward from its rear surface. The three stops 43 are arranged along the width direction of the vehicle. When the overhead console 40 is fitted into the interior space 25S of the second mounting recess 25 of the roof liner 20 and the reinforcing member 30, as... Figure 12 As shown, the stop 43 contacts the upper surface of the rear portion 31 of the reinforcing member 30, making it unlikely that the overhead console 40 will fall off.

[0046] like Figure 11 As shown, the camera module 50 is mounted on the interior side of the vehicle, in the upper-middle part of the front window 10, relative to the width direction of the vehicle. The camera module 50 is mounted in front of the overhead control console 40. Figure 13 As shown, the camera module 50 includes a camera body 51, an angle-of-view protection plate (AOV protection plate) 53, and a retaining member 60. The camera body 51 is equipped with a forward-facing lens 52.

[0047] like Figure 13 As shown, the AOV protective plate 53 includes a base 54, a wall 55, and an extension 56. The base 54 is a plate member having a flat isosceles triangular planar shape. The base 54 extends in a substantially horizontal direction such that the vertices of the isosceles triangular base 54 are arranged below and in front of the lens 52, and the base edge of the isosceles triangular base 54 is located on the front side of the vehicle. That is, the base 54 extends such that its width, measured in the left-right direction, increases as the base 54 extends forward.

[0048] Wall 55 extends upward from the two side edges of the base 54 of the isosceles triangle. The angle between the two walls 55 is almost the same as the camera's angle of view. Extension 56 extends forward and slightly downward from the base edge of the base 54 of the isosceles triangle. The base 54 extends horizontally; however, the upper surfaces of the two walls 55 and the upper surface of the extension 56 extend along the surface of the front window 10. The upper surfaces of the walls 55 and the extension 56 are inclined at the same angle as the inclination angle of the front window 10.

[0049] The retaining member 60 holds the camera body 51 and the AOV protection plate 53 in the correct position and orientation relative to the front window 10. The retaining member 60 includes a camera retainer 61 and a protection plate retainer 62. The camera retainer 61 holds the camera body 51. The protection plate retainer 62 holds the AOV protection plate 53. The protection plate retainer 62 has an isosceles triangular frame shape and extends forward from the camera retainer 61 and extends laterally. With the mounting portion 57 of the wall 55 fitted into the mounting portion of the protection plate retainer 62, the protection plate retainer 62 holds both walls 55 of the AOV protection plate 53 and also supports the extension 56 of the AOV protection plate 53 from below. The retaining member 60 also includes a cover retainer 64, which extends from the bottom edge corner of the protection plate retainer 62 along the width direction of the vehicle. The cover retainer 64 holds the cover 80.

[0050] The retaining member 60 includes a mirror assembly 63 that extends forward from the front section of the protective plate retainer 62 along the surface of the front window 10.

[0051] With the camera body 51 and AOV protection plate 53 held by the retaining member 60, the camera module 50 is fixed to the front window 10. The camera module 50 is fixed to the front window 10 by adhesive bonding the upper surface of the camera retainer 61 of the retaining member 60, a portion of the upper surface of the protection plate retainer 62 extending along the wall 55, the upper end face of the wall 55 of the AOV protection plate 53, the upper surface of the extension 56, and a portion of the upper surface of the mirror assembly 63 to the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10.

[0052] like Figure 11 As shown, electrical components 65, such as ETC sensors and thermometers, are bonded and fixed to the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10 on both sides of the camera body 51 (camera holder 61). The rearview mirror 70 is bonded and fixed to the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10 on the front side of the AOV protection plate 53.

[0053] like Figure 11 and Figure 14 As shown, the rearview mirror 70 includes a base 71, a neck 72, and a mirror body 73. The base 71 is bonded to the interior side surface of the vehicle of the windshield 10. The neck 72 is attached to the base 71. The mirror body 73 is rotatably attached to the distal end of the neck 72 and has an elongated shape extending in the width direction of the vehicle. Figure 11 and Figure 13 As shown, the mirror assembly 63 of the retaining member 60 has a U-shaped shape and an insertion hole 63H, through which the base 71 and neck 72 of the rearview mirror 70 can be inserted from below. The mirror assembly 63 extends forward from the front of the protective plate retainer 62 along the surface of the front window 10.

[0054] This embodiment includes a cover 80 that collectively covers the camera module 50, electrical components 65, and the base 71 of the rearview mirror 70, which are fixed to the front window 10.

[0055] like Figure 9 , Figure 10 and Figure 14 As shown, the cover 80 of this embodiment includes a rear cover portion 81 and a front cover portion 91. The rear cover portion 81 is disposed in front of the headrest console 40, which is located away from the front edge of the headliner 20. The rear cover portion 81 together covers the protective plate holder 62 and electrical components 65 of the camera module 50. The front cover portion 91 is connected to the rear cover portion 81 on the front side and together covers the mirror mounting portion 63 of the camera module 50 and the base 71 of the rearview mirror 70. The rear cover portion 81 and the front cover portion 91 are assembled together and configured as cover 80. Cover 80 is configured to be split into two parts in the longitudinal direction.

[0056] like Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the rear cover 81 generally has a transversely elongated rectangular shallow plate shape. Specifically, the rear cover 81 includes a bottom 82, reinforcing ribs 83, a left wall 84 and a right wall 85, and a front wall 86. The bottom 82 is a rectangular plate member and covers the camera module 50 and electrical components 65, excluding the mirror assembly 63, from the inside of the vehicle. The reinforcing ribs 83 extend along the rear edge of the bottom 82. The left wall 84 and right wall 85 extend upward from the left and right edges of the bottom 82, respectively. The front wall 86 extends upward from the front edge of the bottom 82. The bottom 82 has a curved shape to gently protrude downward. Figure 6 As shown, the rear edge of the bottom 82 protrudes rearward in an arched shape in the plan view (bottom side view). The rear edge of the bottom 82 has an arched shape so as to extend along the inner peripheral edge of the first mounting recess 22 of the roof liner 20. The width of the rear cover portion 81 is greater than the width of the headrest console 40.

[0057] like Figure 9 As shown, the bottom 82 includes a stop 87 projecting rearward from the upper surface of the rear end portion. The two stops 87 are arranged along the width direction of the vehicle. The front portion 34 of the reinforcing member 30 includes stop holes 35 that respectively receive the stops 87. Figure 10 and Figure 12 As shown, when the stop members 87 are inserted into the stop holes 35 respectively, the rear cover 81 is positioned relative to the roof liner 20 (reinforcing member 30) and fixed to the roof liner 20 (reinforcing member 30).

[0058] like Figure 4As shown, the roof liner 20 includes a wall portion 21 located at its front edge. The wall portion 21 extends upward and forward at the front edge of the roof liner body 20A. The wall portion 21 is configured to curve at the front edge of the roof liner body 20A. The wall portion 21 extends along the front edge of the roof liner 20 in the vehicle width direction. Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the first mounting recess 22 is arched in the wall portion 21. Figure 9 As shown, the edge surface 21A of the wall portion 21 faces upward. The first mounting recess 22 is a recess that is recessed from the edge surface 21A of the wall portion 21 and has an arched shape. Therefore, as Figure 15 As shown, the inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22 in the recessed wall 21 also faces upward. The first mounting recess 22 is located above the surface (design surface 20B) of the roof liner 20. Figure 15 As shown, the inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22 is located above the surface (design surface 20B) of the roof liner 20 and faces upward.

[0059] In this embodiment, such as Figure 15 As shown, when the rear cover portion 81 is fixed to the roof liner 20 (reinforcing member 30), the rear portion of the rear cover portion 81 is fitted into the first mounting recess 22, and the rear edge portion of the rear cover portion 81 overlaps with the inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22 in the vertical direction. The inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22 overlaps with the vehicle interior side surface (lower surface) of the rear cover portion 81, and the inner peripheral edge surface 22A is opposite to the vehicle interior side surface of the rear cover portion 81 in the vertical direction. With this configuration, as... Figure 15 As shown, passengers seated behind the front edge of the roof liner 20 will not have a direct view of the boundary B2 between the roof liner 20 and the cover 80. Therefore, the roof design has been improved.

[0060] like Figure 9 As shown, the bottom 82 has a protrusion 88 in its middle section relative to the width of the vehicle. The protrusion 88 gradually protrudes downwards as it extends forward. Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the front cover portion 91 is continuously fitted to the rear cover portion 81 in a manner consistent with the front section of the protrusion 88. Specifically, the rear cover portion 81 includes two stop holes 89 at the front edge of the protrusion 88. The front cover portion 91 includes stop members 92 protruding from its rear end. When the stop members 92 are respectively fitted into the stop holes 89, as... Figure 10 and Figure 16 As shown, the front cover 91 is positioned relative to and fixed to the rear cover 81.

[0061] like Figure 14 and Figure 16 As shown, the front cover portion 91 has a downwardly projecting curved shape and is continuous with the protrusion 88 of the rear cover portion 81. The width dimension of the front cover portion 91, measured in the width direction of the vehicle, is smaller than the width dimension of the rear cover portion 81, measured in the width direction of the vehicle. Therefore, the rear cover portion 81 and the front cover portion 91 are connected and as shown... Figure 6 The structure shown is a cover 80 with a T-shape in the plan view (bottom view).

[0062] When the rear cover 81 and the front cover 91 are assembled together, the upper edge surface of the rear cover 81 and the upper edge surface of the front cover 91 extend along the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10 and are bonded to the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10.

[0063] like Figure 9 As shown, the protrusion 88 of the rear cover portion 81 has a recess 90, which is recessed rearward from the front edge of the rear cover portion 81. The recess 90 is a semi-circular recess. The front cover portion 91 has a recess 93, which is recessed forward from the rear edge of the front cover portion 91. The recess 93 is a semi-circular recess. When the front cover portion 91 and the rear cover portion 81 are assembled together, as... Figure 9 and Figure 10 As shown, the recesses 90 and 93 are connected and configured as a cover-side insertion hole 95 through which the neck 72 of the rearview mirror 70 is inserted.

[0064] like Figure 14 As shown, the rearview mirror 70 is configured such that the neck 72 extends in the longitudinal direction, and the mirror body 73 is disposed behind the neck 72 when the rearview mirror 70 is fixed to the windshield 10. The connecting portion 80C between the rear cover portion 81 and the front cover portion 91 is located on the front side of the mirror body 73 of the rearview mirror 70. That is, the connecting portion 80C is unlikely to be seen by passengers of the vehicle.

[0065] In this embodiment, the cover 80 is installed on the roof liner 20 (reinforcing member 30) as follows: First, the reinforcing member 30 is installed in the recess 26 of the roof liner body 20A, and the roof liner 20 is positioned relative to the vehicle body. Then, the roof liner 20 is fixed to the vehicle body via the fixing part 37 using clips or screws. Next, the front window 10 is positioned relative to the vehicle body and fixed to the vehicle body. The base 71 of the camera module 50, electrical components 65, and rearview mirror 70 is fixed to a predetermined position on the vehicle interior side surface of the front window 10. Specifically, the upper surface of the camera holder 61, the upper end face of the wall 55 of the AOV protection plate 53, the upper surface of the extension 56, and a portion of the upper surface of the retaining member 60 are bonded to a predetermined portion of the front window 10. Thus, the camera module 50 is fixed to the front window 10. Then, wiring is connected as needed.

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the wind deflector 11 is installed on the portion of the front window 10 corresponding to the camera module 50 (excluding the AOV protection plate 53), the portion of the front window 10 corresponding to the base 71 of the rearview mirror 70, and the periphery of the front window 10. Using the wind deflector 11, the camera module 50, the base 71, and the periphery of the front window 10 (the boundary between the front window and other components) are not visible from the inside of the vehicle.

[0067] Next, the rear cover 81 moves from the front towards the first mounting recess 22, and the stop 87 passes through the space 22S of the first mounting recess 22 and is inserted into the stop hole 35 of the reinforcing member 30. Thus, the rear cover 81 is attached to the headliner 20. Therefore, the rear portion of the rear cover 81 is fitted into the space 22S of the first mounting recess 22. Thus, the camera module 50 and electrical components 65, fixed to the windshield 10, are covered from the inside of the vehicle by the rear cover 81, the rear portion of which is positioned in the first mounting recess 22 of the headliner 20, and the space 22S between the windshield 10 and the reinforcing member 30 (overhead console 40) is covered by the rear portion of the rear cover 81 (see [link]). Figure 6 ).

[0068] During the installation of the rear cover 81, the left wall 84 and right wall 85 (see...) Figure 9 The stop 96 of the front section of the camera module 50 is pushed into the U-shaped cover retainer 64 of the retaining member 60 of the camera module 50 (see...). Figure 13 Therefore, the rear cover 81 is positioned correctly relative to the camera module 50 and is stably fixed.

[0069] The first mounting recess 22 is arched in the wall portion 21 (curved portion) extending upward at the front edge of the roof liner body 20A. Therefore, the inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the arched first mounting recess 22 also faces upward, and as... Figure 15 As shown, with the rear cover portion 81 fixed to the roof liner 20, it overlaps with the rear cover portion 81 from the inside of the vehicle. The rear cover portion 81 slides rearward from the front to be mounted on the roof liner 20. Therefore, the rear cover portion 81 is unlikely to contact the front edge of the roof liner 20 and the inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22.

[0070] Next, the joined neck 72 and lens body 73 are moved closer to the base 71 fixed to the front window 10, and the neck 72 is inserted into the recess 90 of the rear cover 81 and fitted to the base 71. The front cover 91 moves from the front towards the rear cover 81, and as... Figure 16 As shown, the stop 92 is assembled to the rear cover 81 by inserting the stop 92 into the stop hole 89.

[0071] Stop 97 on the inner surface of the side wall of the front cover 91 (see Figure 9 The front cover 91 is pushed into the U-shaped cover retaining portion 66 of the lens assembly portion 63 of the retaining member 60 of the camera module 50. Therefore, the front cover portion 91 is positioned correctly relative to the camera module 50 and is stably fixed.

[0072] Finally, the overhead console 40 is inserted from below into the space 25S of the second mounting recess 25 of the roof liner 20, in which the reinforcing member 30 is mounted, and the overhead console 40 is secured to the vehicle body with clips 41. Figure 12 As shown, the overhead console 40 includes flanges 44 on the lower surface of its side edges, with the flanges 44 protruding outward from the side edges. Figure 12 As shown, the components between the overhead console 40 and the headliner 20, and between the overhead console 40 and the cover 80, are covered from the inside of the vehicle by flanges 44. The second mounting recess 25 is further away from the front edge of the headliner 20 than the first mounting recess 22. The overhead console 40 in the second mounting recess 25 is further away from the front edge of the headliner 20. The first mounting recess 22 is located at the front edge of the headliner 20. With this configuration, when the cover 80 is not mounted, the space 22S of the first mounting recess 22 is located between the overhead console 40 and the front window 10. When the rear cover 81 is mounted in the space 22S, the space 22S between the overhead console 40 and the front window 10 is closed.

[0073] The cover mounting assembly 1 according to this embodiment includes a cover 80 and a headliner 20. The cover 80 covers a component attached to the interior side surface of the vehicle's windshield 10. The headliner 20 is configured as the interior side surface of the vehicle's roof and is disposed at the rear of the windshield 10. A headliner 40 is disposed on the roof and away from the front edge of the headliner 20. The headliner 20 includes a first mounting recess 22 recessed rearward from the front edge of the headliner 20 and a second mounting recess 25 further recessed rearward from the first mounting recess 22. The rear portion of the cover 80 is inserted into the first mounting recess 22 and mounted on the headliner 20 while covering the space between the windshield 10 and the headliner 40.

[0074] According to the above configuration, compared to a configuration where the cover and the overhead console arranged at the front edge of the headliner are adjacent to each other in the longitudinal direction, a sense of unity and continuity between the cover 80 and the headliner 20 is achieved, and the design of the vehicle roof is improved. In this embodiment, the cover 80 is mounted on the headliner 20; therefore, compared to a configuration where the mounting position of the cover is determined by a reference to the front window (the fixed part), the relative configuration of the cover 80 and the headliner 20 is less likely to change, and the sense of unity and continuity between the cover 80 and the headliner 20 is further enhanced.

[0075] The roof liner 20 includes a reinforcing member 30, which is disposed on the vehicle exterior side of the roof liner body 20A on the inner peripheral edge of the second mounting recess 25. The frame-shaped reinforcing member 30 extends along the inner peripheral edge of the second mounting recess 25.

[0076] The reinforcing member 30 includes a front portion 34 extending along the boundary B1 of the overhead console 40 and the cover 80. The cover 80 is attached to the front portion 34. With this configuration, the cover 80 can be correctly positioned relative to the overhead console 40. Therefore, the relative configuration of the cover 80, the headliner 20, and the overhead console 40 is unlikely to change, further enhancing the sense of unity.

[0077] The width of the cover 80, measured along the width dimension of the vehicle, is greater than the width of the overhead console 40, measured along the width dimension of the vehicle. The mounting recess 23 includes a first mounting recess 22 and a second mounting recess 25. The rear portion of the cover 80 is inserted through the first mounting recess 22. The second mounting recess 25 is narrower than the first mounting recess 22, and the overhead console 40 is fitted into the second mounting recess 25. The first mounting recess 22 is recessed into a wall portion 21 extending upward from the roof liner body 20A. Therefore, the upward-facing inner peripheral edge surface 22A of the first mounting recess 22 overlaps with the cover 80 from the inside side of the vehicle.

[0078] With multiple components fixed to the front window 10, the width of the cover 80, measured in the width direction of the vehicle, increases and becomes larger than the width of the overhead console 40, also measured in the width direction of the vehicle. Even in this configuration, the boundary B2 between the roof liner 20 and the cover 80 is unlikely to be seen by passengers in the vehicle, thus improving the roof design. A good design can be achieved even with the increased size of the cover 80. Therefore, multiple small covers for each component are unnecessary, and the installation steps and manufacturing costs are unlikely to increase.

[0079] The rearview mirror 70 is fixed to the interior side surface of the vehicle's windshield 10. The rearview mirror 70 includes a base 71 fixed to the windshield 10 and a mirror body 73, which is the distal segment of the rearview mirror 70 and connected to the base 71 via a neck 72. The cover 80 includes a front cover portion 91 and a rear cover portion 81 that are separable from each other in the longitudinal direction. When the front cover portion 91 and the rear cover portion 81 are assembled together, a cover-side insertion hole 95 is formed through which the neck 72 is inserted. The connecting portion 80C of the front cover portion 91 and the rear cover portion 81 is located on the front side of the mirror body 73. With this configuration, the connecting portion 80C is less likely to be seen by vehicle passengers, and the appearance of the cover 80 is improved.

[0080] The reinforcing member 30 includes protrusions 32A and 33A that contact the roof panel 15. Through the protrusions 32A and 33A that contact the roof panel 15, the roof liner 20 is less likely to deform upwards, and the rear portion of the cover 80 is stably secured.

[0081] The reinforcing member 30 includes a fixing part 37 for securing the reinforcing member 30 to the roof panel 15. With this configuration, the roof liner 20 is secured to the roof panel 15 via the fixing part 37 using clips or screws, and the rear portion of the cover 80 is securely fixed.

[0082] According to this embodiment, a cover mounting assembly 1 is provided that can achieve a sense of unity and continuity between the cover 80 and the roof liner 20.

[0083] Other implementation methods

[0084] The techniques described herein are not limited to the embodiments described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. The scope of this disclosure may include the following embodiments and all modifications within the scope of the claims or their equivalents.

[0085] (1) In the above embodiment, the roof liner 20 includes a reinforcing member 30 attached to the roof liner body 20A; however, the roof liner 20 may integrally include the reinforcing member.

[0086] (2) In the above embodiment, the reinforcing member 30 (reinforcing part) has a frame shape and includes a front portion 34 (bridging portion), to which the cover 80 is connected. The reinforcing part may not include the bridging portion, and the cover may be fixed to the inner edge portion of the mounting recess.

[0087] (3) In the above embodiment, the width of the rear cover 81 is greater than the width of the top console 40; however, the width of the component cover may be equal to or less than the width of the top console.

Claims

1. A cover mounting assembly, comprising: A cover, a component that covers the front window of a vehicle; and A roof liner disposed on the rear side of the front window and configured as an interior side surface of the vehicle roof, the roof liner including a mounting recess recessed rearward from the front edge of the roof liner, the mounting recess including: The first part, an overhead console, is fitted into the first part such that the overhead console is arranged rearward away from the front edge of the headliner, and The second part, the rear portion of the cover is fitted into the second part to cover the space defined by the second part between the front window and the overhead console, and to secure the cover to the headliner.

2. The cover mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein The roof liner includes a reinforcement portion arranged along the inner peripheral edge of the first portion of the mounting recess on the vehicle-side exterior of the roof liner. The cover is attached to the reinforcing part.

3. The cover mounting assembly according to claim 2, wherein... The reinforcement includes a bridging portion extending along the boundaries of the overhead console and the cover, and The cover is fixed to the bridging portion.

4. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The cover has a width, measured in the width direction of the vehicle, that is greater than the width of the overhead console, measured in the width direction of the vehicle. The mounting recess includes a second portion in which the rear portion of the cover is fitted and a first portion in which the overhead console is fitted. The width of the first part is smaller than the width of the second part, and The second part has an inner peripheral edge surface that faces upward and overlaps with the cover from the inside side of the vehicle.

5. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a rearview mirror mounted on the front window, the rearview mirror comprising a base fixed to the front window, a neck, and a mirror body connected to the base via the neck, wherein... The cover includes a front cover portion and a rear cover portion assembled together in the front-to-back direction to have an insertion hole through which the neck is inserted, and The cover has a connecting portion between the front cover portion and the rear cover portion, and the connecting portion is located on the front side of the lens body.

6. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 5, wherein the reinforcement includes protrusions (32A, 33A) that contact the roof panel.

7. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 2 to 6, wherein the reinforcement includes a fixing portion, the reinforcement being fixed to the roof panel by the fixing portion.

8. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein, The second portion of the mounting recess is recessed from the front edge of the roof liner, and the first portion is further recessed from the second portion and located on the rear side of the second portion.

9. The cover mounting assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein The roof liner includes a wall extending upward at its front edge, and The second part is a recessed portion that is recessed into the wall portion.

10. The cover mounting assembly of claim 9, wherein... The wall portion has an upward-facing edge surface. The second part is a recessed portion that is recessed from the edge surface of the wall and has an arched shape, and The second portion has an inner peripheral edge surface that faces upward and overlaps with the rear portion of the cover.

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