Vehicle interior component assembly

Abstract

A vehicle interior component assembly (150) includes a first panel (20) including a panel side hole (21) through which a seat belt extends from a vehicle exterior side to a vehicle interior side of the first panel, the first panel having a first edge (20R) and including a slit (22) extending from the first edge (20R) to the panel side hole (21), an opening width of the slit (22) being smaller than an opening width of the panel side hole and equal to or greater than a thickness of the seat belt; a second panel (10) continuously arranged to the first panel and arranged immediately adjacent to the first edge (20R) of the first panel (20); and a seat belt frame (30) attached to the first panel (20) and covering a hole edge portion (21E) of the panel side hole (21) and including a frame side hole (32) communicating with the panel side hole (21). The second panel (10) is arranged to overlap the slit (22) and the seat belt frame (30) from the vehicle interior side with the frame side hole (32) open toward a vehicle interior space.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The technology described herein relates to an interior component assembly for a vehicle. Background Technology

[0002] A vehicle interior trim component includes a hole through which a seatbelt extends from the outside of the vehicle to the inside. An example of such a vehicle interior trim component is a vehicle pillar with a trim cover. The vehicle pillar includes a trim body and a seatbelt frame. The trim body includes a hole (hereinafter referred to as a body side hole) through which the seatbelt is inserted. The seatbelt frame includes a hole (hereinafter referred to as a frame side hole) through which the seatbelt is inserted. The seatbelt frame is attached to the trim body. This configuration is disclosed in Chinese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 204095698. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Due to manufacturing constraints, the trim body with the aforementioned structure must be installed on the vehicle body via the following steps. The seatbelt is pulled out from a winding device mounted on the vehicle body, and the seatbelt latch and seatbelt frame are movably attached to the seatbelt. The seatbelt is then inserted from the outside of the vehicle through a side hole in the body. Specifically, one end of the seatbelt is first pulled through the side hole to the inside of the vehicle. Subsequently, the seatbelt latch and seatbelt frame, attached to the seatbelt, are inserted through the side hole and moved from the outside of the vehicle to the inside. At this point, the seatbelt frame is oriented to be inserted into the side hole. That is, the seatbelt frame is oriented such that the surface of the seatbelt frame intersects with the surface of the trim body. After the seatbelt latch and seatbelt frame are inserted through the side hole into the inside of the vehicle, the orientation of the seatbelt frame is changed and attached to the trim body such that the frame side hole overlaps with the side hole from the inside of the vehicle.

[0004] In the above configuration, when the trim body is installed on the vehicle body, the three components—the seat belt, seat belt latch, and seat belt frame—must be sequentially inserted through the side hole of the body. Therefore, installing the trim body is neither easy nor simple. If the seat belt latch and seat belt frame did not need to be inserted into the side hole, the side hole could be small enough to accommodate only the seat belt. However, in order to insert the seat belt latch and seat belt frame into the side hole, the side hole needs to be large enough to accommodate them. With the increase in the size of the side hole, the seat belt frame covering the side hole also needs to be manufactured larger. This degrades the appearance.

[0005] The purpose of the technology described herein is to provide a vehicle interior component assembly that features increased installability and a pleasant appearance due to the inclusion of seat belts.

[0006] The vehicle interior component assembly according to the technology described herein includes a first panel, a second panel, and a seatbelt frame. The first panel includes a panel side opening through which the seatbelt extends from the outside of the first panel to the inside of the vehicle. The first panel has a first edge and includes a slit extending from the first edge to the panel side opening. The opening width of the slit is less than the opening width of the panel side opening and equal to or greater than the thickness of the seatbelt. The second panel is arranged continuously with the first panel and adjacent to the first edge of the first panel. The seatbelt frame is attached to the first panel and covers the edge of the panel side opening, and includes a frame side opening communicating with the panel side opening. The second panel is arranged to overlap the slit and the seatbelt frame from the inside of the vehicle when the frame side opening is open towards the vehicle's interior space.

[0007] According to the above configuration, the seat belt is pulled out from a winding device located on the outer side of the first plate, and the seat belt frame, previously movably attached, is inserted into a slit, wherein the seat belt frame is located on the inner side of the first plate. The seat belt can be easily inserted through a side hole in the plate. The seat belt and seat belt frame do not need to be separately inserted through a side hole in the trim piece from the outer side of the vehicle. Therefore, the seat belt can be easily installed on the first plate.

[0008] The seatbelt frame does not need to be inserted through the trim side hole. Therefore, the size of the trim side hole can be determined so that only the seatbelt can pass through. Consequently, the size of the seatbelt frame covering the edge of the trim side hole from the inside of the vehicle can be reduced. This improves the design of the vehicle's interior.

[0009] After the seatbelt passes through the slit and inserts into the side hole of the trim piece, the slit is covered from the inside of the vehicle by the seatbelt frame and the second plate. Therefore, the slit is not visible from the inside of the vehicle and does not degrade the interior design of the vehicle.

[0010] The first plate may include at least two protrusions projecting from a first edge toward the second plate. The at least two protrusions may have opposing surfaces. The opposing surfaces may extend continuously from the edge of the slit's opening. The second plate may include a mating hole in which the at least two protrusions engage so as to move without moving away from each other.

[0011] Using the above-described structure, the first plate and the second plate can be positioned relative to each other by utilizing the engagement of the at least two protrusions and the mating holes. Even if a large force is applied to the first plate or the second plate, the slits of the first plate and the decorative side holes are unlikely to deform to open extensively due to the engagement of the at least two protrusions and the mating holes.

[0012] The first and second plates can be arranged such that the surface of the first plate intersects with the second surface of the second plate. The second plate may have a second edge adjacent to the first plate. The second plate may include a first extension and a second extension at the second edge. The first extension may extend outward toward the vehicle and overlap with the inner surface of the first plate on the vehicle side. The second extension may extend from the extension end of the first extension toward the first plate. The second extension may include a mating hole.

[0013] When the first and second plates are configured such that their surfaces intersect, a gap may form between them due to misalignment. A second extension covers this gap. Therefore, any components located on the exterior of the vehicle's interior trim are unlikely to be visible through the gap. A mating hole may be formed in the second extension.

[0014] The portion of the second panel that overlaps with the seatbelt frame can be covered with a skin. This construction reduces the likelihood of noise generation at the overlap between the second panel and the seatbelt frame due to vibrations caused by vehicle movement.

[0015] The slit may have an opening that faces the second panel, through which the seatbelt is inserted. With this configuration, the seatbelt can be easily inserted through the slit into a side hole in the panel.

[0016] The second extension can extend along the surface of the second plate. With this configuration, the second extension covers any gaps that may arise between the first and second plates due to fitting errors. Therefore, any components arranged on the exterior of the vehicle's interior trim are unlikely to be seen through the gaps.

[0017] The seatbelt frame may include an overlap that overlaps with the slit. The overlap may have a third edge, and the third edge of the seatbelt frame and the first edge of the first plate may be aligned with each other. With this configuration, the second plate and the first plate to which the seatbelt frame is attached may preferably be joined together.

[0018] According to this disclosure, a vehicle interior component assembly with increased installability and improved appearance due to the presence of seat belts is provided. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1This is a schematic diagram illustrating a vehicle interior component assembly and a seat belt according to one embodiment.

[0020] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the interior components of a vehicle with the seatbelt pulled out.

[0021] Figure 3 This is an exploded perspective view showing the partition trim and the seat belt pulled out from the winding device.

[0022] Figure 4 This is an enlarged perspective view of part of the seat belt frame and divider trim.

[0023] Figure 5 This is a perspective view of the dividing trim piece, in which the seat belt is inserted through a side hole in the trim piece.

[0024] Figure 6 This is a perspective rear view of the seat belt frame.

[0025] Figure 7 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the seat belt frame fitting into the side hole of the trim piece.

[0026] Figure 8 This is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the seat belt frame attached and fitted into the side hole of the trim piece.

[0027] Figure 9 It is an exploded perspective view showing the pillar decorations and partition decorations.

[0028] Figure 10 It is an exploded perspective view showing the pillar decorations and partition decorations.

[0029] Figure 11 It is a perspective view showing the strut decorations and divider decorations joined together and seen from the outside of the vehicle.

[0030] Figure 12 This is an enlarged perspective view showing the mating protrusion in the insertion hole.

[0031] Figure 13 It is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a portion of the pillar trim that overlaps with the seat belt frame, excluding the first stop portion.

[0032] Figure 14 It is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing a portion of the pillar trim that partially overlaps with the seat belt frame, including the first stop portion. Detailed Implementation

[0033] Reference Figures 1 to 14This document describes one embodiment of a vehicle interior component assembly 150. In the drawings, arrows FR and RR point to the front (vehicle's direction of travel) and rear, respectively; arrows IN and OUT point to the inside and outside of the vehicle, respectively; and arrows UP and DW point to the top and bottom, respectively. In some drawings, arrows L and R point to the left and right relative to the vehicle's direction of travel, respectively.

[0034] The vehicle interior component assembly 150 of this embodiment includes a vehicle interior component 100 configured as the interior design surface of the vehicle 1. In this embodiment, the vehicle 1 is a two-seater coupe and includes two doors. Figure 1 As shown, the vehicle interior trim 100 includes a pillar trim 10 (vehicle interior trim, second panel) and a partition trim 20 (vehicle interior trim, first panel). The pillar trim 10 is arranged on one side of the seat back 2 of the front seats and is mounted from the inside of the vehicle to the central pillar (so-called B-pillar) configured as the vehicle body. The partition trim 20 is arranged behind the seat back 2 and extends continuously from the rear edge of the pillar trim 10. The partition trim 20 defines passenger space and rear space. The vehicle interior trim assembly 150 also includes a seat belt frame 30 attached to the partition trim 20. In this embodiment, the pillar trim 10 and the partition trim 20 are arranged such that the panel surfaces of the pillar trim 10 and the partition trim 20 intersect each other. A side door trim 3, configured as part of the right wall of the vehicle compartment, is arranged below the pillar trim 10. Hereinafter, the right side portion of the vehicle 1 will be described, and the left side portion has a similar configuration.

[0035] (10 pillar decorations)

[0036] The pillar ornament 10 is made of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene. Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the pillar ornament 10 includes an ornament body 11, which is a plate member extending along the lateral side of the vehicle in both the longitudinal and vertical directions. The ornament body 11 increases in width towards the rear as it extends upwards. Clamp seats 12 and clamps 13 for attaching the pillar ornament 10 to the central pillar are located on the outside of the ornament body 11 on the vehicle (see [reference]). Figure 10 and Figure 11 The first extension 14 and the second extension 15 extend from the rear edge 11A (second edge) of the decorative body 11. The first extension 14 extends from the rear edge 11A toward the outside of the vehicle. The second extension 15 extends from the outer edge of the first extension 14 toward the rear (see reference). Figure 10 and Figure 13The second extension 15 extends along the plate surface of the pillar trim 10. The rear edge of the pillar trim 10 is curved in a crank shape. The vehicle interior surface of the trim body 11 is covered by a skin 18, which enhances the interior design of the vehicle compartment. The skin 18 extends such that its end covers at least a portion of the first extension 14 (see reference). Figure 13 and Figure 14 ).

[0037] (Divider decoration piece 20)

[0038] The partition trim 20 is made of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene. The partition trim 20 is a panel member having panel surfaces facing the front and rear sides of the vehicle 1 and extending upwards from the floor surface of the vehicle 1. Figure 1 As shown, the upper edge of the partition trim 20 curves gently towards the rear. A trim side hole 21 (plate side hole) is formed to pass through the portion of the upper edge of the partition trim 20 near the pillar trim 10. A seatbelt 41, pulled from a winding device 40, is inserted through the trim side hole 21. The winding device 40 is located on the outer (rear) side of the partition trim 20. The trim side hole 21 opens obliquely upwards. Figure 2 and Figure 3 As shown, the seat belt frame 30 is attached to the trim side hole 21 to cover the hole edge 21E of the trim side hole 21.

[0039] like Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, the decorative side hole 21 has a horizontally elongated rectangular shape. The decorative side hole 21 has a long side dimension (horizontal width) greater than the width of the seat belt 41 and a short side dimension (vertical width) greater than the thickness of the seat belt 41. The short side dimension of the decorative side hole 21 can be the same as the thickness of the seat belt 41. The edge of the decorative side hole 21 is adjacent to the lower right part of the vehicle (…). Figure 4 The slit 22 is continuous at the lower left end of the trim side hole 21. The slit 22 extends from the edge of the hole 21 to the right edge 20R (first edge) of the trim 20. The opening width of the slit 22, measured in the vertical direction, is less than the vertical width of the trim side hole 21. The opening width of the slit 22 is set such that the width of the seat belt 41 can fit within it.

[0040] like Figure 4 As shown, the partition trim 20 includes a pair of mating protrusions 23 extending from the right edge 20R toward the outside of the vehicle (towards the pillar trim 10, in... Figure 4(From center to left). The mating protrusion 23 extends continuously from the upper and lower hole edges of the slit 22. The opposing surfaces 23S of the mating protrusion 23 extend continuously from the upper and lower hole edges of the slit 22 and are configured as part of the hole edge of the slit 22. There is a space between the opposing surfaces 23S of the mating protrusion 23. The mating protrusion 23 has a box shape that opens rearward (outside the vehicle). The mating protrusion 23 has a block shape with thickness in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0041] The partition trim 20 of this embodiment includes a trim body 20A with a plate shape and a reinforcing member 20B with a plate shape. The reinforcing member 20B is arranged to at least cover the peripheral hole edge 21E of the trim side hole 21 of the trim body 20A from the outside of the vehicle. The trim body 20A has a body side hole 21A, which is a rectangular hole opening to the right. The reinforcing member 20B has a reinforcing member side hole 21B. The reinforcing member 20B overlaps with the trim body 20A such that the hole edge of the reinforcing member 20B protrudes into the interior of the body side hole 21A. Figure 4 As shown, the main body side hole 21A and the reinforcing member side hole 21B overlap and are constructed as a decorative member side hole 21 and a slit 22.

[0042] like Figure 10 As shown, the partition trim 20 includes a wall 25 extending from the vehicle-side outer surface of the partition trim 20, wherein the plate surface of the wall 25 faces the right and left sides. The wall 25 is higher than the trim side opening 21. The wall 25 includes a mounting protrusion 26 projecting to the right (towards the vehicle-side) from the wall 25. The mounting protrusion 26 is used to attach the partition trim 20 to the support trim 10. The wall 25 and the mounting protrusion 26 are configured as part of the reinforcing member 20B.

[0043] (Seat belt frame 30)

[0044] The seatbelt frame 30 is made of a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene (PP), polycarbonate (PC), and ABS. The seatbelt frame 30 is attached from the inside of the vehicle to the trim side opening 21. Figure 4 and Figure 6 As shown, the seat belt frame 30 includes a plate-shaped frame body 31, a frame side hole 32, and a peripheral wall 33. The frame side hole 32 passes through the frame body 31 and has an elongated shape. The peripheral wall 33 is tubular and protrudes from the edge of the frame side hole 32 toward the outside of the vehicle.

[0045] The frame body 31 has a shape that extends along the vehicle inner surface of the trim body 20A when the seat belt frame 30 is attached to the trim side hole 21. The frame side hole 32 is slightly smaller than the trim side hole 21. Specifically, the long side dimension of the frame side hole 32 is slightly longer than the seat belt width of the seat belt 41, and the hole width of the frame side hole 32 is slightly greater than the thickness of the seat belt 41. The peripheral wall 33 has dimensions that fit into the trim side hole 21 that separates the trim 20.

[0046] The seat belt frame 30 includes a first stop 34 and a second stop 35 for securing the seat belt frame 30 to the partition trim 20. Figure 6 and Figure 7 As shown, the first stop 34 extends obliquely rearward from a portion (right side) of the outer surface of the peripheral wall 33. The first stop 34 is configured as a leaf spring. The second stop 35 extends rearward from the outer surface of the vehicle of the frame body 31. The second stop 35 is located to the left of the frame side hole 32. The second stop 35 and the first stop 34 are located on opposite sides of the frame side hole 32. The second stop 35 is located on the opposite side of the first stop 34, with the peripheral wall 33 between them. The stop protrusion 36 is located at the distal end of the second stop 35.

[0047] (The process of installing interior components of a vehicle)

[0048] Next, the process of installing the pillar decoration 10 and the partition decoration 20 on the vehicle body equipped with the winding device 40 will be described.

[0049] First, the pillar decoration 10 is fixed to the central pillar of the vehicle body using the clamp 13 installed on the outer surface of the vehicle body 11.

[0050] Next, the seat belt 41 is inserted sequentially into the seat belt frame 30 and the seat belt latch 42, and the seat belt frame 30 and the seat belt latch 42 are movably attached to the seat belt 41 from the winding device 40. Then, the portion of the seat belt 41 between the seat belt frame 30 and the winding device 40 passes through the slit 22 and engages in the trim side hole 21, as shown. Figures 3 to 5 As shown. The seat belt 41 moves along the edge of the hole in the slit 22 in the width direction of the seat belt and is easily inserted into the side hole 21 of the trim piece. When the seat belt 41 is inserted into the side hole 21 of the trim piece, the seat belt frame 30 and the seat belt latch 42 attached to the seat belt 41 are located on the vehicle side of the partition trim piece 20.

[0051] Next, by moving the seat belt frame 30 along the seat belt 41 toward the trim side hole 21, the seat belt frame 30, which is located on the vehicle interior side of the partition trim 20, is attached to the trim side hole 21. Specifically, firstly, as Figure 7 As shown, the portion of the peripheral wall 33 with the first stop 34 is inserted into the decorative side hole 21, and the first stop 34 is inserted to the rear side of the hole edge 21E (reinforcing member 20B). Thereafter, the portion of the frame body 31 with the second stop 35 is pressed into the decorative side hole 21. Then, the stop protrusion 36 is pressed against the hole edge 21E of the decorative side hole 21, and the second stop 35 is pushed rearward into the decorative side hole 21 under elastic deformation. When the stop protrusion 36 is inserted through the decorative side hole 21 and moves to the rear side of the hole edge 21E of the decorative side hole 21, the second stop 35 elastically returns to its original shape. Therefore, as... Figure 8 As shown, the stop protrusion 36 of the second stop portion 35 contacts the edge portion 21E of the hole in the side hole 21 of the trim piece from the outside of the vehicle, and the seat belt frame 30 is attached to the partition trim piece 20.

[0052] exist Figure 8 In the state shown, the right edge 30R of the seat belt frame 30 ( Figure 9 The left edge (third edge) and the right edge 20R of the dividing trim 20 are aligned with each other and are substantially on the same line. The right edge 30R is the edge of the portion of the seat belt frame 30 that overlaps with the slit 22. The right edges 20R and 30R are adjacent to the rear edge 11A of the trim body 11. Figure 10 As shown, a pair of mating protrusions 23 of the partition trim 20 protrude to the right (towards the outside of the vehicle) from the right edge 30R of the seat belt frame 30.

[0053] Next, the partition trim 20 to which the seat belt 41 and seat belt frame 30 are attached mates with the pillar trim 10. As previously described, the rear edge of the pillar trim 10 curves outward in a crank shape toward the outside of the vehicle. Figure 14 As shown, the second extension 15 extends substantially along the main body 11 of the decorative element. That is, the second extension 15 extends in a direction intersecting the surface of the partition decorative element 20, which is arranged to intersect the main body 11 of the decorative element. Figure 10 , Figure 12 and Figure 14 As shown, the second extension 15 includes a mating hole 16 through which the pair of mating protrusions 23 are inserted. The mating hole 16 is located in the portion of the second extension 15 corresponding to the mating protrusions 23 when the support ornament 10 and the partition ornament 20 are correctly positioned.

[0054] Figure 12 This is an enlarged perspective view showing the mating protrusion 23 fitting in the mating hole 16. The mating hole 16 is formed with dimensions such that the mating protrusion 23 does not move away from each other in the vertical direction and does not move in the front-back direction. That is, when the mating protrusion 23 fits into the mating hole 16 in the second extension 15 of the support ornament 10, the partition ornament 20 is positioned relative to the support ornament 10 and maintains its shape. With the partition ornament 20 maintaining its shape, the mating protrusion 23 is in a state where it does not move away from each other.

[0055] like Figure 10 As shown, the second extension 15 includes a mounting hole 17 above the mating hole 16. The mounting protrusion 26 of the partition trim 20 mates in the mounting hole 17 (see reference). Figure 10 and Figure 11 ).like Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the mounting protrusion 26 is inserted into the mounting hole 17 and blocked by the edge of the mounting hole 17, and the partition trim 20 is fixed to the support trim 10.

[0056] When the partition trim 20 and the pillar trim 10 are joined together, the rear edge 11A of the trim body 11 contacts the vehicle-side inner surface of the partition trim 20 and the seat belt frame 30, such as Figure 2 , Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown. Therefore, the appearance of the boundary portions of the partition trim 20, seat belt frame 30, and pillar trim 10 has been improved.

[0057] The rear edge of the pillar ornament 10 is curved in a crank shape. For example... Figure 13 and Figure 14 As shown, the first extension 14 overlaps with the partition trim 20 and the seat belt frame 30 from the inside of the vehicle. The first extension 14 overlaps with the inner surface of the partition trim 20 and the seat belt frame 30 of the vehicle. At least a portion of the first extension 14 is covered by a skin 18 extending from the trim body 11. Therefore, it is unlikely that noise will be generated in the overlap between the first extension 14 and the partition trim 20 and the seat belt frame 30 due to vibrations during vehicle operation.

[0058] The second extension 15 extends continuously from the vehicle exterior end of the first extension 14 so as to bend rearward. Therefore, even if a gap is created between the body of the trim 11 and each of the partition trim 20 and the seat belt frame 30 due to installation errors, the second extension 15 covers the gap, and the vehicle exterior space (the interior space of the strut) of the strut trim 10 is unlikely to be seen from the inside of the vehicle.

[0059] In addition, such as Figure 14 As shown, the mating hole 16 is located in the second extension 15.

[0060] (Operation and Effect)

[0061] Next, the operation and effects will be described. The vehicle interior trim assembly 150 of this embodiment includes a partition trim 20, a pillar trim 10 continuously arranged adjacent to the partition trim 20, and a seatbelt frame 30. The partition trim 20 includes a trim side hole 21 and a slit 22. The seatbelt 41 extends from the vehicle exterior of the partition trim 20 to the vehicle interior through the trim side hole 21. The slit 22 extends from the right edge 20R of the partition trim 20 adjacent to the pillar trim 10 to the trim side hole 21. The slit 22 opens at the right edge 20R of the partition trim 20. The opening of the slit 22 is defined as an edge-side opening 22E. The edge-side opening 22E opens towards the pillar trim 10. The width of the slit 22 is smaller than the width of the trim side hole 21. The width of the slit 22 is defined such that the seatbelt 41 can be inserted into the slit 22 relative to the width direction of the seatbelt 41. The width of the slit 22 (edge-side opening 22E) is equal to or greater than the thickness of the seat belt 41. The seat belt frame 30 is attached to the partition trim 20 to cover the trim side opening 21 and the opening edge 21E from the inside of the vehicle. The seat belt frame 30 includes a frame side opening 32 communicating with the trim side opening 21. The pillar trim 10 is arranged to overlap a portion of the slit 22 and the seat belt frame 30 from the inside of the vehicle with the frame side opening 32 exposed to open toward the vehicle's interior space.

[0062] With the above configuration, the seat belt 41 is pulled out from the winding device 40 arranged on the vehicle side of the partition trim 20, and the seat belt 41, to which the seat belt frame 30 and seat belt latch 42 are previously movably attached, is inserted into the slit 22 in the width direction of the seat belt 41, wherein the seat belt frame 30 is arranged on the vehicle side of the partition trim 20. The seat belt 41 slides into the slit 22 along the width direction of the seat belt 41. The seat belt 41 is not inserted into the trim side hole 21 from its distal end along the extension direction of the seat belt 41. The seat belt 41 and seat belt frame 30 do not need to be separately inserted through the trim side hole 21 from the vehicle side of the partition trim 20. Therefore, the seat belt 41 can be easily installed on the partition trim 20.

[0063] The seatbelt frame 30 does not need to be inserted through the trim side hole 21. Therefore, the size of the trim side hole 21 can be determined so that only the seatbelt 41 can pass through. Consequently, the size of the seatbelt frame 30 covering the edge 21E of the trim side hole 21 from the inside of the vehicle can be reduced. This improves the design of the vehicle's interior.

[0064] After the seat belt 41 passes through the slit 22 and inserts into the side hole 21 of the trim piece, the slit 22 is covered from the inside of the vehicle by the seat belt frame 30 and the pillar trim 10. Therefore, the slit 22 is not visible from the inside of the vehicle and does not degrade the design of the vehicle's interior.

[0065] The mating protrusion 23, protruding from the right edge 20R of the dividing decorative element 20, has opposing surfaces 23S. The opposing surfaces 23S of the mating protrusion 23 extend continuously from the edge of the hole in the slit 22 and are constructed as part of the slit 22. The mating protrusion 23 engages in the mating hole 16 of the support ornament 10 so as not to move away from each other.

[0066] Using the above-described structure, the partition trim 20 and the support trim 10 can be positioned relative to each other by the engagement of the protrusion 23 and the fitting hole 16. Even if a large force is applied to the partition trim 20 that engages with the support trim 10, the slit 22 and the trim side hole 21 of the partition trim 20 are unlikely to deform and open widely due to the engagement of the protrusion 23 and the fitting hole 16.

[0067] The partition trim 20 and the support trim 10, joined together, are configured such that their panel surfaces intersect each other. The trim body 11 of the support trim 10 has a rear edge 11A arranged adjacent to the partition trim 20. The trim body 11 includes a first extension 14 and a second extension 15 at the rear edge 11A. The first extension 14 extends from the rear edge 11A toward the outer side of the vehicle and is arranged to overlap the inner surface of the partition trim 20. The second extension 15 extends from the outer edge of the first extension 14 toward the partition trim 20 (rear side). A mating hole 16 is located in the second extension 15.

[0068] When the partition trim 20 and the support trim 10 are configured such that their panel surfaces intersect each other, a gap may occur between them due to fit errors. In this embodiment, a second extension 15 extending from the outer edge of the vehicle's interior trim 14 toward the partition trim 20 can cover the gap. Therefore, any components arranged on the outer side of the vehicle's interior trim are unlikely to be visible through the gap.

[0069] The portion of the pillar trim 10 that overlaps with the seat belt frame 30 (the first extension 14) is covered by a skin 18. Therefore, it is unlikely that noise will be generated in the overlap between the pillar trim 10 and the seat belt frame 30 due to vibrations caused by the vehicle in motion.

[0070] <Other Implementation Methods>

[0071] The techniques described herein are not limited to the embodiments described above with reference to the accompanying drawings. Variations of the techniques described herein are possible within the scope of the technology. The following embodiments may be included within the scope of the technology.

[0072] (1) In the above embodiments, the pillar decoration 10 and the partition decoration 20 are configured such that their panel surfaces intersect each other. However, the partition decoration 20 and the pillar decoration 10 may be configured to be adjacent to each other along one direction.

[0073] (2) In the above embodiments, the opposing surface 23S of the mating protrusion 23 protruding from the right edge 20R of the partition trim 20 toward the pillar trim 10 is configured as part of the hole edge of the slit 22. Constructions excluding the mating protrusion are included within the scope of the technology.

[0074] (3) The skin 18 may be excluded.

[0075] (4) In the above embodiments, the partition trim 20 includes a trim body 20A and a reinforcing member 20B, the reinforcing member 20B being arranged to overlap the trim body 20A on the outside of the vehicle; however, the partition trim may be a plate member that does not include the reinforcing member.

Claims

1. An interior component assembly for a vehicle, comprising: A first plate, the first plate including a side hole, through which a seat belt extends from the outside of the first plate to the inside of the vehicle, the first plate having a first edge and including a slit extending from the first edge to the side hole, the opening width of the slit being less than the opening width of the side hole and equal to or greater than the thickness of the seat belt; The second plate is arranged continuously with the first plate and adjacent to the first edge of the first plate; as well as A seatbelt frame, the seatbelt frame being attached to the first plate and covering the edge of the side hole of the plate, and including a frame side hole communicating with the side hole of the plate, wherein... The second plate is arranged to overlap the slit and the seat belt frame from the inside of the vehicle with the side opening of the frame facing the interior space of the vehicle.

2. The vehicle interior component assembly according to claim 1, wherein... The first plate includes at least two protrusions projecting from the first edge toward the second plate. The at least two protrusions have opposing surfaces that face each other. The opposing surfaces extend continuously from the edge of the slit's opening, and The second plate includes a mating hole in which the at least two protrusions engage so as to move without moving away from each other.

3. The vehicle interior component assembly according to claim 2, wherein... The first plate and the second plate are arranged such that the surface of the first plate intersects the second surface of the second plate. The second plate has a second edge adjacent to the first plate. The second plate includes a first extension and a second extension at the second edge. The first extension extends outward toward the vehicle and overlaps with the inner surface of the vehicle of the first plate. The second extension extends from the extension end of the first extension toward the first plate, and The second extension includes the mating hole.

4. The vehicle interior component assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the portion of the second panel overlapping the seat belt edge is covered with a skin.

5. The vehicle interior component assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the slit has an opening that opens toward the second plate, and the seat belt is inserted through the opening.

6. The vehicle interior component assembly of claim 3, wherein the second extension extends along the surface of the second plate.

7. The vehicle interior component assembly according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein... The seat belt frame includes an overlapping portion that overlaps with the slit. The overlapping portion has a third edge, and The third edge of the seat belt frame and the first edge of the first plate are aligned with each other.

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