protector assembly

Abstract

The utility model provides a kind of protector assembly.The protector assembly is installed to the bracket of the vehicle body and is provided with the protector assembly, including the first protector installed to the protector mounting portion provided in the specified direction of the bracket, and the second protector installed to the protector mounting portion from the direction different from the specified direction, the first protector has the main part corresponding with the part of the bracket, and the buckle part is buckled with the protector mounting portion, and the first protector is positioned on the bracket;The second protector is installed on the bracket integrally with the first protector by clamping the main part of the first protector and the protector mounting portion.Based on the above structure of the utility model, the efficiency of installation operation when installing the protector assembly on the bracket can be improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to a protector assembly, and more particularly to a protector assembly installed on a vehicle body component. Background Technology

[0002] Typically, a car's fuel tank is connected to a refueling hose. The refueling hose, extending along the width of the vehicle, connects the refueling port located on the rear fender to the fuel tank. On the inside of the rear fender, which is also the outside of the fuel tank, there is a metal bracket to support the refueling hose.

[0003] When a car is involved in a side collision, if the side impact load is applied to the bracket and causes it to move inward in the vehicle width direction, the bracket may come into contact with the fuel tank. Typically, the bracket is a stamped component, and therefore its outer edge is relatively sharp. If the outer edge of the bracket contacts the fuel tank during a side collision, the fuel tank is highly likely to be damaged.

[0004] To address the aforementioned issues, a resin protector can be installed on the fuel tank-facing side of the bracket. Typically, such a protector consists of two parts, which must be installed onto the bracket sequentially. During installation, the operator needs both hands; that is, one hand holds one part while the other installs the other. This results in low installation efficiency. Ideally, the installation should be possible with only one hand. However, this goal has not yet been achieved.

[0005] Moreover, the aforementioned problems exist not only when the protector is installed on a bracket located next to the fuel tank, but also when the protector is installed on brackets used for other purposes. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the above situation, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a protector assembly that can improve the efficiency of installation work.

[0007] As a technical solution to the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a protector assembly, which is a protector assembly installed on a bracket provided on a vehicle body. The protector assembly is characterized by comprising a first protector installed from a predetermined direction onto a protector mounting portion provided on the bracket, and a second protector installed from a direction different from the predetermined direction onto the protector mounting portion. The first protector has a main body portion whose shape corresponds to a part of the bracket, and a snap-fit ​​portion that engages with the protector mounting portion to position the first protector on the bracket. The second protector is integrally installed on the bracket with the first protector by clamping the main body portion of the first protector and the protector mounting portion.

[0008] Based on the above-described structure of this utility model, the efficiency of the installation operation of mounting the protector assembly on the bracket can be improved. Specifically, when the first protector is installed onto the protector mounting portion provided on the bracket in a predetermined direction, the first protector can be positioned on the bracket simply by engaging the snap-fit ​​portion of the first protector with the protector mounting portion. In this state, the second protector clamps the first protector and the protector mounting portion, thus integrally mounting the second protector and the first protector onto the bracket. Therefore, the operator can easily install the first protector onto the bracket with one hand, and can also easily install the second protector and the first protector onto the bracket integrally with one hand without holding the first protector. As a result, the efficiency of the installation operation of mounting the protector onto the bracket can be improved.

[0009] In addition, in the above-mentioned protector assembly of this utility model, preferably, the bracket is used to support the refueling pipe connected to the fuel tank, the protector mounting part is located in the area facing the fuel tank, and the second protector is a component with a lower hardness than the fuel tank, which is installed to cover the part of the protector mounting part facing the fuel tank.

[0010] Based on this structure, in the event that the bracket moves towards the fuel tank due to a side impact load, the lower-hardness second protector will contact the fuel tank, while the bracket will not directly contact the fuel tank. Therefore, damage to the fuel tank can be prevented.

[0011] In addition, in the above-mentioned protector assembly of this utility model, it is preferred that the protector mounting part has a horizontal part that extends in a horizontal direction, the specified direction being the horizontal direction, and the snap-fit ​​part snaps into the upper surface of the horizontal part.

[0012] Alternatively, in the above-described protector assembly of this utility model, it is preferred that the protector mounting portion has a horizontal portion extending in a horizontal direction and an opening formed by passing through the horizontal portion in a vertical direction, wherein the specified direction is an upward direction, and the latching portion is embedded in the opening.

[0013] Based on any of the above structures, the latching part of the first protector can be latched onto the protector mounting part, thus the first protector can be easily positioned on the bracket, and the operator does not need to hold the first protector when installing the second protector. This improves the efficiency of installing the protector onto the bracket. Attached Figure Description

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the state after the protector assembly is installed on the bracket in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0015] Figure 2This is an exploded perspective view of the bracket and protector assembly in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0016] Figure 3A This is a perspective view showing the state after the first protector is installed on the bracket in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0017] Figure 3B This is a top view showing the state after the first protector is installed on the bracket in the first embodiment of this utility model.

[0018] Figure 4A yes Figure 3B The view in the direction pointed to by arrow I in the image.

[0019] Figure 4B yes Figure 3B The view in the direction indicated by arrow II in the image.

[0020] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the state after the protector assembly is installed on the bracket in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0021] Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the bracket and protector assembly in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0022] Figure 7A This is a perspective view showing the state after the first protector is installed on the bracket in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0023] Figure 7B This is a top view showing the state after the first protector is installed on the bracket in the second embodiment of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 8A yes Figure 7B The view of a portion of the direction indicated by arrow III in the image.

[0025] Figure 8B yes Figure 7B The view in the direction pointed to by arrow IV in the image. Detailed Implementation

[0026] The embodiments of this utility model will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0027] <First Implementation>

[0028] First, the first embodiment of this utility model will be described. Figure 1 This is a perspective view showing the state after the protector assembly 2 is installed on the bracket 1 in this embodiment. Figure 1In the diagram, arrow RH indicates the middle side in the width direction, arrow RR indicates the rear side in the length direction, and arrow UP indicates the top side. In the following explanation, the front side in the length direction is referred to as the front side of the vehicle body, the rear side in the length direction is referred to as the rear side of the vehicle body, the outer side in the width direction is referred to as the outer side of the vehicle body, and the middle side in the width direction is referred to as the middle side of the vehicle body.

[0029] - Instructions for use with the bracket -

[0030] Bracket 1 is a component used to support the fuel filler hose (not shown) for refueling the fuel tank. Bracket 1 is located on the side of the fuel tank (relative to the outer side of the vehicle body). That is, relative to bracket 1, the fuel tank is closer to the middle side of the vehicle body.

[0031] The bracket 1 is constructed by joining the annular portion 11, the upper bracket 12, and the lower bracket 13 together. These annular portions 11, upper brackets 12, and lower brackets 13 are components formed by stamping.

[0032] The annular portion 11 is configured in an annular shape, and the space inside it is used for inserting the refueling pipe. For example, an annular rubber component is disposed between the inner surface of the annular portion 11 and the outer surface of the refueling pipe, thereby elastically supporting the refueling pipe.

[0033] The upper bracket 12 is a component that engages with the upper surface of the annular portion 11. The upper bracket 12 includes: an arcuate portion 12a that engages with the upper surface of the annular portion 11; a front horizontal portion 12b that is connected to the front end (front side of the vehicle body) of the arcuate portion 12a and extends horizontally toward the front of the vehicle body; and a rear horizontal portion 12c that is connected to the rear end (the side closer to the rear of the vehicle body) of the arcuate portion 12a and extends horizontally toward the rear of the vehicle body. The arcuate portion 12a is curved along the upper surface of the annular portion 11, and its curvature is the same as that of the annular portion 11. A bolt insertion hole 12d formed by an elongated hole extending in the vehicle width direction is formed on the front horizontal portion 12b; a bolt insertion hole 12e formed by an elongated hole extending in the vehicle width direction is formed on the rear horizontal portion 12c, and each bolt insertion hole (12d, 12e) is configured to pass through in the vertical direction.

[0034] The lower bracket 13 is a component that engages with the lower surface of the annular portion 11. The lower bracket 13 includes: an arcuate portion 13a that engages with the lower surface of the annular portion 11; a front extension portion 13b that is connected to the front end (the side closest to the front of the vehicle body) of the arcuate portion 13a and extends toward the front of the vehicle body; and a rear extension portion 13c that is connected to the rear end of the arcuate portion 13a and extends toward the rear of the vehicle body. The arcuate portion 13a is curved along the lower surface of the annular portion 11, and its curvature is the same as that of the annular portion 11.

[0035] The front extension 13b includes: a horizontal portion 13f extending in the horizontal direction, and an outer curved portion that is connected to the end of the horizontal portion 13f near the outer side of the vehicle body and curves downward. Figure 1 (Not shown in the image), and an inner curved portion 13j that is connected to the end of the horizontal portion 13f near the middle side of the vehicle body and bends downward. The rear extension portion 13c includes: a horizontal portion 13g that extends in the horizontal direction, an outer curved portion 13i that is connected to the end of the horizontal portion 13g near the outer side of the vehicle body and bends downward, and an inner curved portion 13k that is connected to the end of the horizontal portion 13g near the middle side of the vehicle body and bends downward (see reference). Figure 2 ).

[0036] On the horizontal portion 13f, a bolt insertion hole 13d is formed, which is composed of an elongated hole extending in the vehicle width direction; on the horizontal portion 13g, a bolt insertion hole 13e is formed, which is composed of an elongated hole extending in the vehicle width direction, and each bolt insertion hole (13d, 13e) is configured to pass through in the vertical direction.

[0037] The lower surface of the front horizontal portion 12b of the upper bracket 12 engages with the upper surface of the horizontal portion 13f of the front extension portion 13b of the lower bracket 13. Furthermore, the lower surface of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 engages with the upper surface of the horizontal portion 13g of the rear extension portion 13c of the lower bracket 13. Thus, with the arcuate portions 12a and 13a of the upper and lower brackets 12 and 13 respectively embedded with the annular portion 11, the annular portion 11, the upper bracket 12, and the lower bracket 13 are joined together as a single unit.

[0038] With the annular portion 11, upper bracket 12, and lower bracket 13 integrated, the bolt insertion hole 12d formed on the front horizontal portion 12b of the upper bracket 12 and the bolt insertion hole 13d formed on the front extension portion 13b of the lower bracket 13 are connected vertically. Similarly, the bolt insertion hole 12e formed on the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 and the bolt insertion hole 13e formed on the rear extension portion 13c of the lower bracket 13 are connected vertically. Then, by inserting bolts into the respective bolt insertion holes (12d, 13d, 12e, 13e) from the top and screwing the bolts onto the vehicle frame, the bracket 1 is fixedly installed on the vehicle body (not shown). Thus, the refueling pipe supported by the bracket 1 is fixed to the vehicle body.

[0039] - Description of the protector components -

[0040] Protector assembly 2 is a component made of resin. Protector assembly 2 is used to prevent bracket 1 from directly contacting the fuel tank in the event of a side collision.

[0041] Figure 2This is an exploded perspective view of the bracket 1 and the protector assembly 2 in this embodiment. Figure 2 As shown, the protector assembly 2 consists of a first protector 21 and a second protector 22. The protectors 21 and 22 are installed such that they cover the areas near the center of the vehicle body (the area opposite the fuel tank) of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 and the rear extension portion 13c of the lower bracket 13. Hereinafter, the area in the bracket 1 used for mounting the protectors 21 and 22 will be referred to as the protector mounting portion A.

[0042] The structures of protectors 21 and 22 will be described later. First, the installation sequence of protectors 21 and 22 at protector mounting section A will be explained. That is, starting from the rear of the vehicle body and moving towards the front (the "prescribed direction" as described in this utility model), as... Figure 2 As indicated by arrow α, install the first protector 21 onto the protector mounting part A; then, from the middle side of the vehicle body towards the outer side of the vehicle body ("a direction different from the prescribed direction" as described in this utility model), as... Figure 2 As shown by arrow β, the second protector 22 is installed onto the protector mounting portion A. At this time, the second protector 22 is installed to cover both the protector mounting portion A and the first protector 21. Specifically, the second protector 22 is installed such that it clamps the protector mounting portion A and the first protector 21 from a vertical direction (see reference). Figure 1 Therefore, each protector 21 and protector 22 is installed in a state where it will not detach from the protector mounting part A.

[0043] The structure of protector 21 and protector 22 will be described in detail below.

[0044] - Structure of the first protector -

[0045] The first protector 21 has a main body 21a and a latching part 21b. Figure 3A and Figure 3B These are a perspective view and a top view showing the state after the first protector 21 is installed on the bracket 1. Figure 4A yes Figure 3B The view in the direction pointed to by arrow I in the image. Figure 4B yes Figure 3B The view in the direction indicated by arrow II in the image.

[0046] like Figure 2As shown, the main body 21a of the first protector 21 is shaped to correspond to the lower surfaces of the horizontal portion 13g and the inner curved portion 13k of the lower bracket 13. Specifically, the main body 21a of the first protector 21 has a horizontal portion 21c parallel to the horizontal portion 13g and a curved portion 21d with the same curvature as the inner curved portion 13k. At the rear of the horizontal portion 21c (the portion near the rear of the vehicle body), a concave notch 21h is formed that opens outward (towards the outer side of the vehicle body) and is recessed in an approximately rectangular shape from the outer side to the inner side (towards the middle side of the vehicle body). Thus, when the first protector 21 is installed in the protector mounting portion A, the horizontal portion 21c does not cover the bolt holes 12e and 13e.

[0047] Additionally, an elastic portion 21k is provided at the lower end of the main body 21a. For example... Figure 4A and Figure 4B As shown, the elastic portion 21k includes a vertical portion 21m and a horizontal portion 21n extending from the lower end of the vertical portion 21m toward the middle side of the vehicle body. The horizontal portion 21n is configured to be elastically deformable in the vertical direction.

[0048] like Figure 2 and Figure 3A As shown, the latching part 21b includes a longitudinal plate part 21e and a latching plate part 21f. The longitudinal plate part 21e extends upward from a position near the rear end of the upper surface of the horizontal part 21c, and the latching plate part 21f extends forward from the upper end of the longitudinal plate part 21e towards the front of the vehicle body. The gap between the upper surface of the horizontal part 21c and the lower surface of the latching plate part 21f is approximately the same as the thickness of the horizontal part 13g of the lower bracket 13. Furthermore, as... Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, the edge portion 21g of the buckle plate portion 21f near the outer side of the vehicle body is configured to be curved along the outer edge of the rear corner portion 12f of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 (the corner of the rear horizontal portion 12c near the rear side and the middle side of the vehicle body).

[0049] Therefore, as Figure 3A , Figure 3BAs shown, with the first protector 21 installed in the protector mounting section A, the upper surface of the main body 21a (the upper surface of the horizontal part 21c) abuts against the lower surface of the horizontal part 13g of the lower bracket 13, while the lower surface of the latching part 21b (the lower surface of the latching plate part 21f) abuts against the upper surface of the horizontal part 13g of the lower bracket 13. That is, the horizontal part 13g of the lower bracket 13 is sandwiched between the upper surface of the main body 21a and the lower surface of the latching part 21b. Thus, the first protector 21 is installed in the protector mounting section A. In other words, the first protector 21 is installed on the bracket 1 in a state where it will not fall off even after the operator's hand is removed.

[0050] Furthermore, such as Figure 4A As shown, the thickness of the snap-on plate 21f is slightly smaller than the thickness of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12. With the first protector 21 installed in the protector mounting portion A, the upper surface of the rear horizontal portion 12c is slightly higher than the upper surface of the snap-on plate 21f (height difference is...). Figure 4A The dimension t in the middle). Additionally, in this state, such as Figure 3A and Figure 3B As shown, the edge 21g of the buckle plate 21f abuts against the outer edge of the rear corner 12f of the rear horizontal part 12c of the upper bracket 12 without gap, thereby positioning the first protector 21 on the bracket 1.

[0051] - Structure of the second protector -

[0052] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the second protector 22 includes an upper side plate portion 22a, a lower side plate portion 22b, and a longitudinal plate portion 22c connecting the end of the upper side plate portion 22a near the middle side of the vehicle body and the end of the lower side plate portion 22b near the middle side of the vehicle body. The dimensions of the upper side plate portion 22a and the lower side plate portion 22b in the vehicle length direction are approximately the same as the dimensions of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper side bracket 12 in the vehicle length direction. In addition, concave notches 22d are formed on the upper side plate portion 22a and the lower side plate portion 22b, respectively, which open outward (towards the outer side of the vehicle body) and are recessed in an approximately semi-circular shape from the outer side to the inner side (towards the middle side of the vehicle body). Therefore, as Figure 1 As shown, when the second protector 22 is installed in the protector mounting part A, the upper side plate 22a and the lower side plate 22b do not cover the bolt holes 12e and 13e.

[0053] The height dimension of the longitudinal plate portion 22c is set such that, as described above, the second protector 22 can clamp the protector mounting portion A and the first protector 21 in the vertical direction. That is, the distance between the lower surface of the upper side plate portion 22a and the upper surface of the lower side plate portion 22b is approximately the same as or slightly shorter than the sum of the height dimension of the first protector 21 (the distance between the upper surface of the snap-on plate portion 21f and the lower surface of the horizontal portion 21n of the elastic portion 21k) and the positional height difference between the upper surface of the snap-on plate portion 21f and the upper surface of the rear horizontal portion 12c (the aforementioned dimension t).

[0054] - Installation of the protector components -

[0055] The installation operation of the protector assembly 2 will now be described. As described above, when performing this installation operation, firstly, the first protector 21 is installed onto the protector mounting part A from the rear side of the vehicle body toward the front side of the vehicle body, and then the second protector 22 is installed onto the protector mounting part A from the middle side of the vehicle body toward the outer side of the vehicle body.

[0056] When installing the first protector 21 onto the protector mounting part A from the rear of the vehicle body towards the front, as follows: Figures 3A to 4B As shown, the upper surface of the main body 21a of the first protector 21 abuts against the lower surface of the horizontal portion 13g of the lower bracket 13, while the lower surface of the latching portion 21b abuts against the upper surface of the horizontal portion 13g. That is, the horizontal portion 13g of the lower bracket 13 is sandwiched between the upper surface of the main body 21a and the lower surface of the latching portion 21b, and the edge 21g of the latching plate portion 21f abuts against the outer edge of the rear corner 12f of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 without gap, thus installing the first protector 21 onto the protector mounting portion A. In other words, the first protector 21 is positioned on the bracket 1. Therefore, the operator can easily install the first protector 21 with one hand, and after the first protector 21 is installed onto the protector mounting portion A, the first protector 21 will not fall off when the operator releases their hand.

[0057] When installing the second protector 22 onto the protector mounting part A from the middle side of the vehicle body towards the outer side, as follows: Figure 1As shown, the second protector 22 clamps the protector mounting portion A and the first protector 21 in the vertical direction. Specifically, the second protector 22 is clamped such that the lower surface of the upper side plate portion 22a abuts against the upper surface of the rear horizontal portion 12c, the upper surface of the lower side plate portion 22b abuts against the lower surface of the horizontal portion 21n of the elastic portion 21k (so that the horizontal portion 21n abuts slightly upwards with elastic deformation), and the inner surface of the longitudinal plate portion 22c of the second protector 22 abuts against the front end of the elastic portion 21k near the middle side of the vehicle body. Thus, while the second protector 22 is installed into the protector mounting portion A, the first protector 21 is further secured to the protector mounting portion A. That is, the first protector 21 and the second protector 22 are integrally mounted on the bracket 1. During the installation of the second protector 22, since the first protector 21 is already positioned on the bracket 1, the operator does not need to hold the first protector 21. Therefore, the operator can easily install the protector 22 with one hand. As a result, the efficiency of the installation operation of installing the protector 21 and the protector 22 onto the bracket 1 can be improved.

[0058] With protectors 21 and 22 integrally installed on protector mounting part A, bolts (not shown) for mounting bracket 1 to the vehicle body are inserted into bolt holes (12e, 13e) and bolt holes (12d, 13d) respectively and tightened onto the vehicle frame. This securely connects bracket 1 and protector assembly 2 (first protector 21 and second protector 22) to the vehicle body. In this state, when a side collision occurs, if the side collision load is applied to bracket 1 causing it to move towards the fuel tank, the second protector 22 will contact the fuel tank, while bracket 1 will not directly contact the fuel tank. Because the material constituting the second protector 22 (resin in this case) has a lower hardness than the material constituting the fuel tank (metal), damage to the fuel tank can be prevented.

[0059] <Second Implementation>

[0060] The second embodiment will now be described. In this embodiment, the structures of protectors 21 and 22, and the mounting direction of the first protector 21, differ from those in the first embodiment described above. Hereinafter, only the differences between protectors 21 and 22 and those in the first embodiment will be described.

[0061] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the state after the protector assembly 2 is installed on the bracket 1 in this embodiment. Figure 6 This is an exploded perspective view of the bracket 1 and the protector assembly 2 in this embodiment. Figure 5 and Figure 6 As shown, in this embodiment, from bottom to top, as... Figure 6The first protector 21 is installed onto the protector mounting part A as indicated by arrow γ. Hereinafter, the differences in the structure of protectors 21 and 22 compared to the first embodiment will be described.

[0062] In this embodiment, the structure of the latching part 21b of the first protector 21 that latches with the bracket 1 differs from that in the first embodiment. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the aforementioned concave notch 21h is not provided on the outer edge 21i near the outer side of the vehicle body of the first protector 21. Therefore, when installed in the protector mounting part A, the outer edge 21i covers a portion of the bolt holes 12e and 13e (a portion near the middle side of the vehicle body).

[0063] Figure 7A and Figure 7B These are a perspective view and a top view showing the state of the first protector 21 after it has been installed on the bracket 1. Figure 8A yes Figure 7B A view of a portion of the direction indicated by arrow III in the image; Figure 8B yes Figure 7B The view is in the direction indicated by arrow IV in the figure. As shown in these figures, a latching portion 21b protruding upward from near the outer edge 21i is provided on the upper surface of the horizontal portion 21c of the first protector 21. The length of the latching portion 21b in the vehicle length direction is approximately the same as the length of the bolt holes (12e, 13e) in the vehicle length direction. Furthermore, latching protrusions 21j are provided on the front side of the latching portion 21b and the rear side of the vehicle body, respectively. Recesses 21o are formed on the side of the latching portion 21b (the side facing the outer side of the vehicle body), and these recesses 21o are used to facilitate elastic deformation of the latching protrusions 21j when compressed. The dimension between the upper surface of the horizontal portion 21c of the first protector 21 and the lower end of the latching protrusions 21j is approximately the same as the sum of the plate thickness of the rear horizontal portion 12c of the upper bracket 12 and the plate thickness of the horizontal portion 13g of the lower bracket 13.

[0064] When installing the first protector 21 onto the protector mounting part A from bottom to top, insert the latching part 21b into the bolt holes 12e and 13e from the bottom, and make each latching protrusion 21j engage with the upper surface of the rear horizontal part 12c of the upper bracket 12, that is, as shown. Figure 7A and Figure 7B As shown, the snap-fit ​​protrusion 21j undergoes elastic deformation, extending beyond the edges of the bolt holes 12e and 13e. Thus, the first protector 21 is installed onto the protector mounting section A. That is, the first protector 21 is positioned on the bracket 1, and will not fall off even when the operator releases their hand.

[0065] In this embodiment, since the latching part 21b is inserted into the bolt insertion holes 12e and 13e, the insertion area of ​​the bolts used to fasten the bracket 1 to the vehicle frame is narrowed. However, since the position of the latching part 21b in the bolt insertion holes 12e and 13e is the end area of ​​the bolt insertion holes 12e and 13e near the middle side of the vehicle body, the insertion area of ​​the bolts can be fully ensured and will not hinder the bolt fastening of the bracket 1.

[0066] In the second protector 22, the structure of the upper side plate 22a differs from that in the first embodiment. For example... Figure 6 As shown, the aforementioned concave notch 22d is not provided on the edge of the upper side plate portion 22a of the second protector 22 near the outer side of the vehicle body, but a concave notch 22e is formed that is substantially consistent with the top view shape of the latch portion 21b. Inside the concave notch 22e, a claw portion for clamping the latch portion 21b is provided. Therefore, when the second protector 22 is installed onto the protector mounting portion A from the middle side of the vehicle body toward the outer side of the vehicle body, the upper side plate portion 22a of the second protector 22 is not obstructed by the latch portion 21b, and the second protector 22 clamps the protector mounting portion A and the first protector 21 in the vertical direction by the claw portion inside the concave notch 22e clamping the latch portion 21b. As a result, the first protector 21 and the second protector 22 can be more securely and integrally installed onto the bracket 1.

[0067] When installing the protector assembly 2, as in the first embodiment described above, the operator can easily install the first protector 21 onto the protector mounting part A with one hand. Then, the operator can easily install the protector 22 onto the protector mounting part A with one hand without holding the first protector 21. As a result, the efficiency of the installation operation of installing the protector 21 and the protector 22 onto the bracket 1 can be improved.

[0068] This invention is not limited to the aforementioned embodiments and can be modified appropriately. For example, in the aforementioned embodiments, an example of installing the protector assembly 2 on the bracket 1 supporting the refueling pipe is given, but this invention is not limited to this and is also applicable to installing the protector assembly on brackets for other purposes.

[0069] Furthermore, in the aforementioned first embodiment, the first protector 21 is installed to the protector mounting portion A from the rear side of the vehicle body towards the front side, and the second protector 22 is installed to the protector mounting portion A from the middle side of the vehicle body towards the outer side. In the aforementioned second embodiment, the first protector 21 is installed to the protector mounting portion A from the bottom side towards the top side, and the second protector 22 is installed to the protector mounting portion A from the middle side of the vehicle body towards the outer side. However, the installation directions of the protectors 21 and 22 are not limited to these.

Claims

1. A protector assembly, which is mounted on a bracket provided with a vehicle body, characterized in that: This includes a first protector installed in a predetermined direction onto a protector mounting portion provided on the bracket, and a second protector installed in a direction different from the predetermined direction onto the protector mounting portion. The first protector has a main body portion whose shape corresponds to a part of the bracket, and a latching portion that engages with the protector mounting portion to position the first protector on the bracket; The second protector is integrally mounted on the bracket by clamping the main body of the first protector and the protector mounting part together with the first protector.

2. The protector assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The bracket is used to support the refueling hose connected to the fuel tank. The protector mounting section is located in the area opposite to the fuel tank. The second protector is a component with a lower hardness than the fuel tank, and is installed to cover the portion of the protector mounting part that faces the fuel tank.

3. The protector assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The protector mounting portion includes a horizontal portion that extends in the horizontal direction. The specified direction is horizontal, and the latching part latches onto the upper surface of the horizontal part.

4. The protector assembly as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that: The protector mounting portion has a horizontal portion that extends in the horizontal direction and an opening formed by passing through the horizontal portion in the vertical direction. The specified direction is upward, and the latching part is embedded in the opening.

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