Vehicle cover element

Abstract

A vehicle cover element (20) that covers an object (19) from above has a first cover section (30) and a second cover section (50).The first cover section (30) has a first body section (31) having a plate shape and a first side edge (31A), a downward extension section (32) extending downward from the first side edge (31A), an outward extension section (33) extending outwards from an extension end of the downward extension section (32), a wall (34) extending upwards from an extension end of the outward extension section (33) and extending along and opposite the downward extension section (32), and a recess section (35) bounded by the downward extension section (32), the outward extension section (33) and the wall (34), the recess section (35) having an outlet (39) to prevent it from overlapping the object (19). The second cover section (50) has a second body section (51) which has a plate shape and a second side edge (51A).The second cover section (50) is positioned next to the first cover section (30) such that the first body section (31) is continuous with the second body section (51) and overlaps the outward extension section (33) of the first cover section (30) from above. A boundary (90A) of the first body section (31) and the second body section (51), defined by the first side edge (31A) and the second side edge (51A), overlaps the object (19).

Description

Technical field

[0001] The technology described herein relates to a vehicle cover element. background

[0002] An electrical device located in a vehicle luggage compartment can be made watertight by a structure described below. For example, an electrical device is located beneath a floorboard configured as the floor of the luggage compartment and is positioned within a tire well in the luggage compartment. A drain valve is located in the tire well to drain any liquid, such as water, that may enter the luggage compartment. The electrical device is positioned vertically above a drainage line that connects a circumference of the tire well to the drain valve. An example of such a watertight structure is disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-51173. Summary

[0003] A cover element that protects an object, such as an electrical device, can be configured by joining several panel elements together. A liquid can penetrate the connecting section (or boundary section) of these multiple panel elements, which are positioned above the object, and potentially fall onto the object, damaging it. Therefore, protective measures must be taken to prevent any liquid penetrating through the connecting section from reaching the object.

[0004] The technology described herein was developed in light of the aforementioned circumstances. One objective is to provide a vehicle cover element that makes it less likely for a liquid penetrating through a boundary section of the cover element's plate elements to drip directly onto an object.

[0005] The technology described herein relates to a vehicle cover element that covers an object from above. The vehicle cover element comprises a first cover section and a second cover section. The first cover section comprises a first body section having a plate shape and a first side edge, a downward extension section extending from the first side edge, an outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the downward extension section, a wall extending upward from an extension end of the outward extension section and extending along and opposite to the downward extension section, and a recess section bounded by the downward extension section, the outward extension section, and the wall, the recess section having an outlet to prevent overlapping the object.The second cover section has a second body section that is plate-shaped and has a second side edge. The second cover section is positioned adjacent to the first cover section such that the first body section is continuous with the second body section and overlaps the outward extension of the first cover section from above. A boundary between the first and second body sections, defined by the first side edge and extending into the second side edge, overlaps the object.

[0006] In this configuration, the recessed section is positioned below the boundary between the first and second body sections. Therefore, even if a liquid penetrates across this boundary, it flows along the recessed section and exits through the outlet, which does not overlap the object. Thus, any liquid penetrating across the boundary is less likely to drip directly onto the object. Furthermore, with this type of recessed section, a watertight seal and a watertight protective element, or the need to waterproof the object itself, are eliminated, thereby reducing manufacturing costs.

[0007] The first cover section may further have a mounting seat that projects upwards from the outward extension section and is spaced apart from the downward extension section. The mounting seat may have a seating surface located above the outward extension section and may have a stop section. The second cover section may have a stop piece on the second body section and may be fixed to the first cover section by means of the stop piece fitted into the stop section.

[0008] According to the configuration above, the first cover section and the second cover section are stable in the assembled state, where they are positioned side by side. Because the first mounting seat is spaced apart from the downward extension section, any fluid that can penetrate across the boundary between the first and second body sections flows downward in the recess section without being obstructed by the mounting seat. Since the stop section of the seat surface is located above the bottom of the recess section (the outward extension section), any fluid that penetrates the recess section is less likely to flow downward through the stop section. Therefore, the stop section can be formed at any desired location within the recess section.

[0009] The outward extension section may be inclined downwards if it extends along the depression section towards the outlet. According to such a configuration, a fluid entering the depression section is likely to flow towards the outlet.

[0010] The second cover section may have an edge wall section that extends downwards at the second edge of the second body section.

[0011] According to such a configuration, the fluid penetrating across the boundary between the first and second body sections will certainly flow along the edge wall section into the recessed section. Therefore, the fluid is less likely to flow along the lower surface of the second cover section and less likely to drip onto the object located beneath the vehicle cover element.

[0012] The vehicle cover element can be a storage compartment located between a vehicle seat backrest and a luggage compartment in a rear area of ​​the vehicle, and positioned above a deck board configured as a floor surface of the luggage compartment.

[0013] The vehicle cover element may further comprise a rear cover section arranged on the rear side of the first cover section, and having a rear body section having a plate shape and a leading edge, and arranged adjacent to the first body section such that a rear boundary of the first body section and the rear body section is defined by the leading edge and a first rear edge of the first body section. The first cover section may further comprise a first rear downward extension section extending downward from the first rear edge, a first rear outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the first rear downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the rear body section, and a first rear wall.extending upwards from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section and extending along and opposite to the first rear downward extension section, and comprising a first rear recess section bounded by the first rear downward extension section, the first rear outward extension section and the first rear wall, wherein the first rear recess section has a first end section continuous to the recess section arranged according to the boundary of the first cover section and the second cover section arranged in a vehicle width direction.

[0014] According to such a configuration, at least some of the fluid that penetrates across the boundary between the first body section and the rear anterior body section exits through the outlet by using the recessed section which is arranged according to the boundary between the first cover section and the second cover section.

[0015] The vehicle cover element may further comprise a rear cover section arranged on a rear side of the first cover section and a rear body section having a plate shape and a leading edge, and arranged next to the first body section such that a rear boundary of the first body section and the rear body section is defined by the leading edge and a first rear edge of the first body section.The first cover section may further comprise a first rear downward extension section extending downward from the first trailing edge, a first rear outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the first rear downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the rear body section, a first rear wall extending upward from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section and extending along and opposite to the first rear downward extension section, and a first rear recess section bounded by the first rear downward extension section, the first rear outward extension section, and the first rear wall.The first rearward recessed section may have a second end section that is continuous to an opening-side recessed section, which is downwards recessed and extends along the end of an opening of a vehicle rear opening through which a luggage compartment is accessible.

[0016] According to such a configuration, at least some of the fluid that penetrates across the boundary between the first body section and the fourth anterior body section exits through the predetermined section by using the opening-side depression section, which is continuous to the depression section.

[0017] Each of the first cover section, the second cover section, and the rear cover section can have a base element having a first surface and a second surface that is the opposite surface of the first surface, and an outer skin that covers the first surface of the base element. The outer skin can be folded over to the second surface of the base element at the leading edge of the rear body section, and a folded outer skin can be arranged at the leading edge. The rear cover section can be arranged to extend from the first cover section in the vehicle width direction to the second cover section.The second body section may have a second trailing edge located near the leading edge of the posterior body section, and may have a second posterior downward extension section extending downward from the second trailing edge, a second posterior outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the second posterior downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the posterior body section, and a second posterior depression section recessed downward into an extension base section of the second posterior outward extension section and extending along the second trailing edge.The posterior cover section may have a retaining rib projecting downwards from the second surface of the base element of the posterior body section, and the folded-over outer skin may be held by the retaining rib and the second posterior outward extension section.

[0018] The second cover section is positioned to overlap the outward extension section at the first lateral edge of the first body section from above, and thus the stop piece is fitted into the stop section. Therefore, the extension length of the second rear downward extension section, measured from the second body section, is less than the extension length of the first rear downward extension section, measured from the first body section. The depth dimension of the second rear depression section is less than the depth dimension of the first rear depression section. Any fluid entering the second rear depression section can flow out of it.

[0019] In this respect, the second posterior recess section is sealed at two points according to the configuration described above. The second posterior recess section is sealed at the boundary between the second body section and the posterior body section, and also by sealing to the second posterior outward extension section and the retaining rib. Therefore, it is less likely that the second posterior recess section will overflow with fluid.

[0020] The rear cover section can have a front area and a rear area extending downwards from the front area.

[0021] The edge wall section can project downwards from the second lateral edge of the second body section and can be in contact with the downward extension section near the first lateral edge. According to such a configuration, a space is less likely to be created at the boundary between the first and second body sections. Therefore, a fluid is less likely to penetrate further across the boundary.

[0022] The rear cover section can be arranged to extend from the first cover section in the vehicle width direction to the second cover section. The second body section can have a second trailing edge adjacent to the leading edge of the rear body section and can include a second rear downward extension section extending downward from the second trailing edge, a second rear outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the second rear downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the rear body section, and a second rear recessed section recessed downward into an extension base section of the second rear outward extension section and extending along the second trailing edge.The second indentation on the back can be continuous with the indentation section.

[0023] According to such a configuration, at least some of the fluid that enters across the boundary between the second body section and the posterior anterior body section exits through the outlet by utilizing the depression section.

[0024] The second rearward depression can be shallower than the first rearward depression section. According to such a configuration, the second rearward outward extension section is located adjacent to the first rearward outward extension section.

[0025] The first back depression section can slope downwards if it extends from a middle section to the first end section. The second back depression section can slope downwards if it extends from a middle section to an end section that is continuous with the depression section.

[0026] According to such a configuration, a fluid that penetrates over the boundary of the posterior body section and from each of the first and second body sections probably flows to the depression section and in the direction of the outlet.

[0027] According to the technology described herein, a vehicle cover element is provided which makes it less likely that a liquid penetrating through a boundary section of plate elements of the cover element will drip directly onto an object. Brief description of the drawings Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle's luggage compartment as viewed from the rear left side. Fig. Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the rear of the vehicle. Fig. Figure 3 is a top view of a storage compartment of one embodiment. Fig. Figure 4 is a perspective view of a front section of the storage compartment when viewed from a rear side. Fig. Figure 5 is a sectional view of a section of the storage tray along a line VV in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 6 is a sectional view of a section of the storage tray along a line VI-VI in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 7 is an enlarged perspective view of a section of a first cover section. Fig. Figure 8 is an enlarged perspective view of a section of the first cover section. Fig. Figure 9 is a sectional view of a section of the storage tray along line IX-IX in Fig. 3. Fig. Figure 10 is a sectional view of a section of the storage compartment along a line XX in Fig. 3. Detailed description

[0028] A storage compartment 20 is used in relation to Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9 to Fig. Figure 10 describes an embodiment of a vehicle cover element. The storage compartment 20 of this embodiment is arranged between a luggage compartment 14, located in a rear area of ​​a vehicle 10, and a seat backrest 13. In the drawings, arrows FR and RR point in a forward-reverse direction corresponding to a front and a rear of the vehicle 10, arrows UP and DW point in a top and a bottom, and arrows R and L point in a width direction corresponding to a right and a left side of the vehicle 10.

[0029] Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of vehicle 10 from the rear left side. Vehicle 10 is a two-seater coupé with two doors. The luggage compartment 14 is located in the rear of vehicle 10. The luggage compartment 14 can be accessed through a rear opening 12 of vehicle 10 via a hatchback-style tailgate 11, which is open.

[0030] The luggage compartment 14 has deck side panels 15, a fascia 16, a deck board 17, and a luggage front panel 18. The luggage compartment 14 has a space enclosed by the deck side panels 15, the fascia 16, the deck board 17, and the luggage front panel 18. The deck side panels 15 are configured as a right and a left side surface and sections of a rear surface of the luggage compartment 14. The fascia 16 is located between the right and left deck side panels 15 at the rear and is configured as a central section of the rear surface. The deck board 17 is configured as a floor surface of the luggage compartment 14. The luggage front panel 18 is configured as a front surface of the luggage compartment 14. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, a battery 19 (an example of an object), which is an electrical vehicle component, is arranged in front of the luggage compartment 14. The battery 19 is a component installed in a vehicle (a vehicle installation component, a vehicle component). The battery 19 is normally located under a rear seat; however, in the vehicle 10 of a two-seater coupé, the battery 19 can be located between the seat back 13 of the front seat and the luggage compartment 14. In this embodiment, the battery 19 is located between the seat back 13 of the front seat and the luggage compartment 14 and at the same level as a lower opening edge 12A of the rear opening 12 of the vehicle 10. The lower opening edge 12A is an upper edge of the panel 16 and a lower portion of the opening edge of the rear opening 12. The battery 19 is covered by the storage compartment 20.The storage compartment 20 is located above the floor surface (of the cover board 17) of the luggage compartment 14 and closer to a roof liner of the vehicle 10. <Ablagefach 20>

[0031] The storage compartment 20 of this embodiment is obtained by joining plate elements together. In particular, the storage compartment 20 has, as shown in Fig. 1, Fig. 2 to Fig. Figure 3 shows a first cover section 30, a second cover section 50, a third cover section 60, and a fourth cover section 70 (an example of a rear cover section) joined together. The first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60 are arranged with their plate surfaces facing upwards and downwards in the vehicle width direction. The first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60 are configured as a front area 20F of the storage compartment 20. The fourth cover section 70 is located on the rear side of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60 and extends from the first cover section 30 in the vehicle width direction to the third cover section 60.The fourth cover section 70 is configured as a rear area 20R of the storage compartment 20.

[0032] Fig. Figure 3 is a top view of the storage compartment 20. The second cover section 50, which is a central section of the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20, is a rectangular plate element that is elongated in the forward-backward direction. The first cover section 30 and the third cover section 60 on the right and left sides of the second cover section 50 are correspondingly trapezoidal plate elements that increase in width as they extend forward. As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the fourth cover section 70 is bent such that a rear section extends obliquely downwards. The lower edge (a rear edge) of the fourth cover section 70 is in contact with (continuously to) an upper edge of the luggage compartment front panel 18 of the luggage compartment 14.

[0033] The coupé-like vehicle 10 of this embodiment is widest in a central area with respect to the forward-reverse direction and becomes narrower towards the rear. Therefore, the storage compartment 20, as shown in Fig. Figure 3 shows a trapezoidal top-down shape, and the front section 20F is wider than the rear section 20R. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the storage compartment 20 of this embodiment is located near the headliner of the vehicle compartment. Specifically, the storage compartment 20 is positioned closer to the headliner than the top panel 17 and the luggage compartment front panel 18 of the luggage compartment 14. The rear section 20R of the storage compartment 20 is bent downwards to connect with the luggage compartment front panel 18, which is positioned lower than the storage compartment 20. With this configuration, the storage compartment 20 has a certain height dimension. If the entire storage compartment is formed from a single panel element, it will not be easily inserted and removed through the rear opening 12 of the vehicle 10 when, for example, the storage compartment 20 is attached to and detached from the luggage compartment 14 for battery servicing. Alternatively, the storage compartment may not be able to be inserted and removed through the rear opening 12 at all.In this respect, the storage compartment 20 of this embodiment is divided into four components and therefore the storage compartment 20 is easily inserted and removed through the rear opening 12.

[0034] As in Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, each of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, the third cover section 60 and the fourth cover section 70 has a base element 21 and an outer skin 22 which has damping properties and covers the area of ​​the base element 21.

[0035] Next, the configurations of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, the third cover section 60, and the fourth cover section 70, as well as a connecting structure of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, the third cover section 60, and the fourth cover section 70, are described in detail. First, the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20, which includes the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60, is described. <Erster Abdeckungsabschnitt 30>

[0036] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first cover section 30 has a first body section 31, a first lateral circumferential section 30A located at a side edge 31A (a first lateral edge) of the first body section 31, and a first posterior circumferential section 30B located at a posterior edge 31B (a first posterior edge) of the first body section 31. The first lateral circumferential section 30A has a first lateral downward extension section 32 (an example of a downward extension section), a first lateral outward extension section 33 (an example of an outward extension section), and a first lateral wall 34 (an example of a wall). The first posterior circumferential section 30B has a first posterior downward extension section 42, a first posterior outward extension section 43, and a first posterior wall 44.The first body section 31 has an upper surface that is a section of a surface (an upper surface) of the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20. The first body section 31 has the side edge 31A (a left edge, an example of a first edge) located adjacent to the second cover section 50, and the rear edge 31B (the rear edge, an example of the first rear edge) located adjacent to the fourth cover section 70. The first lateral downward extension section 32 extends downward from the side edge 31A of the first body section 31. As in . Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the first lateral outward extension section 33 extends outward from a lower edge of the first lateral downward extension section 32. The first lateral outward extension section 33 is below the second cover section 50. The first lateral downward extension section 32 and the first lateral outward extension section 33 form an L-shaped bend section. The first posterior downward extension section 42 extends downward from the posterior edge 31B of the first body section 31. The first posterior outward extension section 43 extends outward from a lower edge of the first posterior downward extension section 42. The first posterior outward extension section 43 is below the fourth cover section 70.The first rear downward extension section 42 and the first rear outward extension section 43 form an L-shaped bending section.

[0037] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first lateral circumferential section 30A has the first lateral wall 34 (an example of a wall) in a posterior half-section of the first lateral circumferential section 30A. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 5, the first lateral wall 34 extends upward at one end of the first lateral outward extension section 33 (an end opposite to the first lateral downward extension section 32). The first lateral wall 34 extends along and opposite to the first lateral downward extension section 32. The extension length (height) of the first lateral wall 34, measured from the first lateral outward extension section 33, is slightly less than the extension length of the first lateral downward extension section 32, measured from the first body section 31. The first lateral circumferential section 30A has a first lateral depression section 35 (an example of a depression section) in a posterior half-section of the first lateral circumferential section 30A.The first lateral depression section 35 is bounded by the first lateral wall 34, the first lateral outward extension section 33, and the first lateral downward extension section 32. The first lateral depression section 35 extends in the vehicle's forward-reverse direction. The first lateral outward extension section 33 is configured as the bottom of the first lateral depression section 35.

[0038] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the first lateral circumferential section 30A has five first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F (an example of a mounting seat) arranged at equal intervals in the forward-backward direction. The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F have a box shape that projects upward from the first lateral outward extension section 33. The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F have seating surfaces 36A that are located above an upper surface of the first lateral outward extension section 33. As shown in Figure 7, the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F have seating surfaces 36A that are located above an upper surface of the first lateral outward extension section 33. Fig. 6 and Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F have corresponding stop holes 37 (an example of a stop section) in the seat surface 36A. Stop pieces 58 of the second cover section 50 are fitted accordingly into the stop holes 37. The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, which are located on the rear side of the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F, are integrally formed with the first lateral wall 34 and project inwards into the first lateral recess section 35. The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B are arranged in the forward-backward direction.The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F are closer to the extension end (one side opposite the first lateral downward extension section 32) of the first lateral outward extension section 33 and away from the first lateral downward extension section 32. As in . Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first lateral mounting seats 36F, 36R, which are located opposite the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F on the front, have corresponding positioning holes 38. Positioning projections of the second cover section 50 are fitted into the positioning holes 38. The positioning hole 38 is arranged in the forward-backward direction next to the stop hole 37.

[0039] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first lateral wall 34 extends forward from a rear end of the first lateral outward extension section 33 and terminates just in front of the first lateral mounting seat 36C. The front end 34F of the first lateral wall 34 is located between the first lateral mounting seat 36C and the first lateral mounting seat 36B, which are adjacent in the forward-backward direction. A gap 39 (an example of an outlet) is located between the front end 34F of the first lateral wall 34 and the first lateral mounting seat 36C. The gap 39 is situated in a section of a recess wall of the first of the lateral recess sections 35.

[0040] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first lateral circumferential section 30A has a closing section 40 that projects upwards from the first lateral outward extension section 33 and has a box shape. The closing section 40 is continuous to the first lateral mounting seat 36C. The front end of the first of the lateral recess sections 35 is closed by the closing section 40.

[0041] The first lateral outward extension section 33 slopes downwards from the rear end of the first cover section 30, which is positioned correctly, towards the front.

[0042] With the first cover section 30, which is arranged in a correct position as in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, a front end 19F of the battery 19 is arranged between the first lateral mounting seat 36B and the first lateral mounting seat 36C. The gap 39 of the first lateral wall 34 is located on the front face of the front end 19F of the battery 19. The gap 39 does not overlap the battery 19 in the top-bottom direction.

[0043] As in Fig. 7 and Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first rear circumferential section 30B has a first rear wall 44 extending upwards from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section 43 (an opposite end to the first rear downward extension section 42). As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the extent length (height) of the first rear wall 44, measured from the first rear outward extension section 43, is less than the extent length of the first rear downward extension section 42, measured from the first body section 31. The first rear circumferential section 30B has a first rear recess section 45. The first rear recess section 45 is bounded by the first rear wall 44, the first rear outward extension section 43, and the first rear downward extension section 42. The first rear recess section 45 extends in the vehicle width direction. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the left end section 45A (a first end section) of the first posterior depression section 45 is continuous to the posterior end section of the first lateral depression section 35. The right end section of the first posterior depression section 45 is open.

[0044] The first rear circumferential section 30B has three first rear mounting seats 46 (the mounting seat) arranged at equal intervals in the vehicle width direction. The first rear mounting seats 46 have a box shape that projects upwards from the first rear outward extension section 43. The first rear mounting seats 46 have seating surfaces 46A. As shown in Fig. 8 and Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the first rear mounting seats 46 have corresponding stop holes 47 in the seat surface 46A. Stop pieces 76 of the fourth cover section 70 are fitted accordingly into the stop holes 47. The first rear mounting seats 46 are spaced apart from the first rear downward extension section 42 and the first rear wall 44. The first rear mounting seats 46 are arranged in the vehicle width direction. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the first rear mounting seats 46 project from the center of the first rear outward extension section 43 with respect to the width direction of the first rear outward extension section 43 (the vehicle forward-backward direction).

[0045] The first rear outward extension section 43 (the first rear recess section 45) slopes downwards as it extends to the right and left from its center with respect to the vehicle width direction, with the first cover section 30 positioned correctly.

[0046] With the first cover section 30, which is arranged in the correct position as shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 3, a right end of the battery 19 is arranged on the left side (an inner side with respect to the vehicle width direction) of the right end of the first rear recess section 45. <Dritter Abdeckungsabschnitt 60>

[0047] The third cover section 60 has a configuration that is mirror-symmetrical with respect to that of the first cover section 30, and the configuration of the third cover section is not described in detail. <Zweiter Abdeckungsabschnitt 50>

[0048] The second cover section 50 is arranged between the first cover section 30 and the third cover section 60. The second cover section 50 has a second body section 51, a right rib 56 (an example of an edge wall section, see Fig. 5 and Fig. 6), a left rib and a second rear circumferential section 50B at a rear edge 51B of the second body section 51. The second body section 51 has a top surface that is a section of a surface (the top surface) of the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20. The second body section 51 has the side edge 51A (a right edge, an example of a second edge) located next to the first cover section 30, a side edge (a left edge) located next to the third cover section 60, and the rear edge 51B (a rear edge, an example of a second rear edge) located next to the fourth cover section 70. The right rib 56 projects downward from the side edge 51A of the second body section 51 and extends in the forward-backward direction. The left rib projects downward from the left edge and extends in the forward-backward direction.The second rear circumferential section 50B is located at the trailing edge 51B (an example of a second trailing edge), which is adjacent to the fourth cover section. As shown in . Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the second rear circumferential section 50B has a second rear downward extension section 52, a second rear outward extension section 53, a second rear wall 54, and a second rear recess section 55. The second rear downward extension section 52 extends downward from the rear edge 51B of the second body section 51. The second rear outward extension section 53 extends outward from a lower end of the second rear downward extension section 52. The second rear outward extension section 53 is below the fourth cover section 70.

[0049] As in Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the second rear circumferential section 50B, in an extension base section of the second rear outward extension section 53 (which is adjacent to the second rear downward extension section 52), has the second rear recess section 55. The second rear recess section 55 is downwardly recessed and extends along the trailing edge 51B in the vehicle width direction. The second rear recess section 55 is shallower than the first rear recess section 45. The second rear recess section 55 is open at both ends and slopes downwards as it extends from the center to the two ends.The extension length of the second posterior downward extension section 52, measured from the second body section 51, is approximately half the extension length of the first posterior downward extension section 42, measured from the first body section 31 (see . Fig. 9 and Fig. 10) With such a configuration, a right end section 53R of the second rear outward extension section 53 is arranged at and overlaps a left end section 43L of the first rear outward extension section 43 when the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are joined together, as in Fig. 4 is shown. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 8, the first lateral wall 34 has a recessed section 34A extending downwards from an upper edge of the first lateral wall 34. When the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are joined, a section of the second rear outward extension section 53 is positioned at and fitted into the recessed section 34. The second rear recessed section 55 extends through to the rear end of the first lateral recessed section 35 at a right end. A left end of the second rear recessed section 55 extends through to a rear end of a third lateral recessed section of the third cover section 60.

[0050] With the right end section 53R of the second posterior outward extension section 53, which overlaps the left end section 43L of the first posterior outward extension section 43, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the extension end section (the end section opposite the second rear downward extension section 52) of the second rear outward extension section 53 is located on the front of the first rear wall 44 and on the inside of the first rear recess section 45. As shown in Fig. 4 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the second rear circumferential section 50B has the second rear wall 54 extending downwards from an extension end of the second rear outward extension section 53. With the right end section 53R of the second rear outward extension section 53 overlapping the left end section 43L of the first rear outward extension section 43, the second rear wall 54 extends between the first rear wall 44 and the third rear wall 64 of the third cover section 60, as shown in Figure 10. Fig. Figure 4 shows that the space between the first rear wall 44 and the third rear wall 64 is closed by the second rear wall 54. With the second rear wall 54 extending downwards from the second rear outward extension section 53, the second rear outward extension section 53 is less likely to deform, even if a force is applied from above to the second rear outward extension section 53 at the time the second cover section 50 and the first and third cover sections 30, 60 are joined.

[0051] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the second rear outward extension section 53 has three stop holes 57 into which stop pieces 76 of the fourth cover section 70 are fitted. The stop holes 57 are arranged at equal intervals along the vehicle width direction. The stop holes 57 are at a slightly higher level than the bottom of the second rear recess section 55 (see Figure 4). Fig. 10) and at the same level as the stop holes 47, 67 of the first rear mounting seat 46 and a third rear mounting seat 66 (see Fig. 4).

[0052] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, the second cover section 50 has stop pieces 58 that project downwards from the second body section 51. The stop pieces 58, together with the second cover section 50, which is positioned correctly relative to the first cover section 30, correspond to the stop holes 37 of the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F of the first cover section 30. The stop piece 58 has a clamp 59 that is elastically deformable. The clamp 59 is tapered towards its distal end and elastically deformable in the vehicle width direction. With this configuration, the clamp 59 is inserted into the stop hole 37 by elastic deformation and elastically returns to its original shape after being inserted into a predetermined position. Accordingly, the clamp 59 is stopped by a hole edge of the stop hole 37 from a lower side. <Zusammenfügen des ersten Abdeckungsabschnitts 30 und des zweiten Abdeckungsabschnitts 50>

[0053] With such a configuration, the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are joined together by inserting the stop pieces 58 (the clamp 59), which are on the lower surface of the second body section 51 of the second cover section 50, into the stop holes 37, which are in the first lateral outward extension section 33 of the first cover section 30, as shown in Fig. Figure 6 is shown. In the assembled state, a right side surface 56A of the right rib 56 of the second cover section 50 is in contact with, or pressed against, the first lateral downward extension section 32 of the first cover section 30, as shown in Figure 6. Fig. Figure 6 is shown. As described above, each of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 has the base element 21, which is covered by the outer skin 22 that has damping properties. Therefore, the damping outer skin 22 of the first cover section 30 and the damping outer skin 22 of the second cover section 50 are in contact with each other by being pressed together, and a space is less likely to be created at a boundary 90A of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50. The boundary 90A of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 is defined by the side edge 31A of the first body section 31 and the side edge 51A of the second body section 51.

[0054] With the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 joined together, the first lateral recess section 35, extending in the forward-backward direction, is below the side edge 51A of the second cover section 50 (the boundary 90A of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50), as shown in Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 illustrates this. The right rib 56 of the second cover section 50 projects toward an interior space of the first lateral recess section 35. Therefore, even if a liquid penetrates beyond the boundary 90A of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50, the liquid falls along the right rib 56 and drips into the first lateral recess section 35, then flows forward along the bottom (of the first lateral outward extension section 33) of the first of the lateral recess sections 35, which slopes downward as it extends forward, and drips downward through the gap 39. Since the battery 19 is not located below the gap 39, the battery 19 is less likely to become wet with the liquid.

[0055] With the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 joined together, the first rear downward extension section 42 and the second rear downward extension section 52 are continuous to each other and on the same plane, as in Fig. Figure 4 shows that with the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 joined together, the right end section 53R of the second rear outward extension section 53 is positioned on the upper side of the left end section 43L of the first rear outward extension section 43. The right end section 53R of the second rear outward extension section 53 overlaps the left end section 43L of the first rear outward extension section 43.

[0056] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, a roof side panel 80 is arranged to extend along the opening edge of the rear opening 12 of the vehicle 10 and has an opening-side recessed section 81 that is recessed downwards. With the first cover section 30, which is correctly positioned, the right end of the first rear recessed section 45, which is open, overlaps and is above the opening-side recessed section 81. The right end section 45B (a second end section, see Figure 1) Fig. 4) of the first rear recessed section 45 is continuous to the opening-side recessed section 81.

[0057] The assembly structure of the second cover section 50 and the third cover section 60 is similar to that of the second cover section 50 and the first cover section 30. The first cover section 30 and the third cover section 60 are positioned at a predetermined location, and the second cover section 50 is fitted into the first cover section 30 and the third cover section 60, thus preserving the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20. <Vierter Abdeckungsabschnitt 70>

[0058] The fourth cover section 70 (an example of a rear cover section), configured as the rear area 20R of the storage compartment 20, is located on the rear side of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60 (the front area 20F of the storage compartment 20), which are arranged in the vehicle width direction. The fourth cover section 70 extends from the first cover section 30 to the third cover section 60. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the fourth cover section 70 has a fourth front body section 71 (an example of a rear body section) and a fourth rear body section 72. The fourth front body section 71 is a front region of the fourth cover section 70 and is a plate element having plate surfaces facing upwards and downwards. The fourth rear body section 72 has a sloping surface that slopes obliquely downwards from the fourth front body section 71. As shown in Fig. 1 and Fig. As shown in Figure 3, the fourth cover section 70 has side wall sections 73 at a right end and a left end thereof, and both side ends of the fourth cover section 70 are closed.

[0059] As in Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the fourth cover section 70 has a front rib 74 projecting downwards from a leading edge 71A of the fourth front body section 71. The first rear downward extension section 42, the second rear downward extension section 54, and a third rear downward extension section 62 of the third cover section 60 extend, respectively, from the first body section 31, the second body section 51, and a third body section 61 of the third cover section 60 in an oblique downward and rearward direction. The front rib 74 of the fourth cover section 70 has a front surface (a side surface of the front rib 74) that has a slope extending along the first rear downward extension section 42, the second rear downward extension section 52, and the third rear downward extension section 62.

[0060] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the fourth cover section 70 has a retaining rib 75 that projects downwards in a vertical direction from the fourth front body section 71. The retaining rib 75 is located on the rear side of the middle section of the front rib 74 with respect to the vehicle width. The middle section of the front rib 74 is located behind the second cover section 50. The retaining rib 75 extends along the front rib 74 in the vehicle width direction. The outer skin 22 is folded back at the leading edge 71A of the fourth cover section 70. A middle section of the end section of the folded outer skin 22, located behind the second cover section 50, is interposed and held by the second rear outward extension section 53 and the retaining rib 75 (see Figure 10). Fig. 10).

[0061] As described above, the right end section 53R and the left end section 53L of the second posterior outward extension section 53 overlap and are located at the upper surface of the left end section 43L of the first posterior outward extension section 43 and the right end section 63R of the third posterior outward extension section 63. Therefore, the second posterior outward extension section 53 is at a higher level than the first posterior outward extension section 43 and the third posterior outward extension section 63. Accordingly, the depth of the second posterior depression section 55 of the second posterior outward extension section 53 is limited and comparatively small, as shown in Fig. Figure 10 illustrates this. If a liquid enters the second rear recessed section 55, the second rear recessed section 55, which is relatively shallow, can overflow, and the liquid can escape from one side of the trailing edge of the second cover section 50. However, in this embodiment, the end section of the outer skin 22 of the fourth cover section 70 is interposed and held by the second rear outward extension section 53 and the retaining rib 75 of the second cover section 50. Therefore, due to a double sealing structure—the sealing structure with the retaining rib 75 and a sealing structure at a boundary 90B between the second body section 51 and the fourth front body section 71—the liquid is less likely to escape towards the rear in the second rear recessed section 55.The boundary 90B of the front area 20F and the rear area 20R is defined by the leading edge 71A of the fourth cover section 70, the trailing edge 31B of the first body section 31, the trailing edge 51B of the second body section 51 and a trailing edge of the third body section 61.

[0062] As in Fig. 9 and Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the fourth cover section 70 has stop pieces 76 that project downwards from the fourth front body section 71. The stop pieces 76 correspond to the stop holes 47, 57, 67 of the rear outward extension sections 43, 53, 63 of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60, respectively. The stop piece 76 has a clamp 77 that is elastically deformable. The clamp 77 is tapered towards its distal end (a lower end) and is elastically deformable in the vehicle's forward-backward direction. With this configuration, the clamps 77 are inserted into the stop holes 47, 57, 67, where they are elastically deformed and elastically return to their original shape after being inserted into a predetermined position. Accordingly, the clamps 77 are stopped from a lower side by the edges of the stop holes 47, 57, 67. <Zusammenfügen des vorderen Bereichs 20F und des vierten Abdeckungsabschnitts 70>

[0063] The front section 20F and the fourth cover section 70 (the rear section 20R) of the storage compartment 20 are joined by inserting the stop pieces 76 (the clamps 77) on the lower surface of the fourth front body section 71 of the fourth cover section 70 into the respective stop holes 47, 57, 67 of the rear outward extension sections 43, 53, 63 of the front section 20F, as shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. Figure 10 is shown. In such an assembled state, the front surface of the front rib 74 (the side surface of the front rib 74) of the fourth cover section 70 is in contact with, or pressed against, the rear downward extension sections 42, 52, 62. As described above, each of the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, the third cover section 60, and the fourth cover section 70 has the base element 21, which is covered by the outer skin 22 that has damping properties. Therefore, the damping outer skins 22 of the cover sections are in contact with each other by being pressed together, and a gap is less likely to be generated at the boundary 90B of the front section 20F and the fourth cover section 70 (the rear section 20R).

[0064] With the front section 20F and the fourth cover section 70 (of the rear section 20R) joined together, the first rear recess section 45, the second rear recess section 55 and the third rear recess section 65, extending in the vehicle width direction, are located below the leading edge 71A of the fourth cover section 70 (the boundary 90B of the front section 20F and the rear section 20R), as shown in Fig. 9 and Fig. Figure 10 shows the front rib 74 of the fourth cover section 70. The front rib 74 projects towards an interior of the first rear recess section 45, the second rear recess section 55, and the third rear recess section 65. Therefore, even if a fluid penetrates beyond the boundary 90B of the front section 20F and the fourth cover section 70 (of the rear section 20R), the fluid flows along the front rib 74 and drips into the first rear recess section 45, the second rear recess section 55, and the third rear recess section 65.

[0065] A liquid that flows into a rear recessed section 105 (see Fig. 3) The liquid dripping from the first rear recessed section 45, the second rear recessed section 55, and the third rear recessed section 65 exits the storage compartment 20 and ultimately the vehicle 10 as follows. A liquid dripping into a right and a left end section of the rear recessed section 105 exits the storage compartment 20 as follows. In particular, the flow of the liquid dripping into the right end section of the first rear recessed section 45 is described in relation to Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 described. The fluid that drips into the right end section of the first rear recess section 45 (the left end section of the third rear recess section 65) flows, with respect to the vehicle width direction, along the slope of the first rear recess section 45 (of the third rear recess section 65) to the right end section (the left end section) of the front area 20F, as indicated by arrow F1 in Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 is shown. Then the liquid drips, as indicated by arrow F2 in Fig. 2 and Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the fluid flows from the right end section (the left end section) of the front section 20F to the opening-side recess section 81 and flows through a predetermined section along the opening-side recess section 81. The fluid that drips into the middle section of the rear recess section 105 (the second rear recess section 55) with respect to the vehicle width direction flows to the side of the end sections 53R, 53L of the second rear recess section 55, as indicated by the arrows F3 in Figure 7. Fig. Figure 4 shows that the fluid flows downwards from the two end sections of the second posterior depression section 55 to the first lateral depression section 35 and a third lateral depression section of the third cover section 60, which overlap and are below the second posterior depression section 55, and flows further along the first lateral outward extension section 33 and a third lateral outward extension section of the third cover section 60 (bottom sections) and drips downwards through the gap 39, as indicated by arrows F4 and F5 in Figure 4. Fig. Figure 7 shows that the fluid dripping into the section of the rear recess 105 between the middle section (the second rear recess 55) and each of the right and left end sections of the rear recess 105 flows as follows. The fluid dripping into the section of the first rear recess 45 (the section of the third rear recess 65) that is near the second rear recess 55 flows along the slope of the first rear recess 45 (the third rear recess 65) to the first lateral recess 35, as indicated by arrow F6 in Figure 7. Fig. 4 and Fig. 7 is shown, and flows further forward along the first lateral outward extension section 33 (of a third lateral outward extension section of the third cover section 60) and drips downward through the gap 39, as shown by arrows F4 and F5 in Fig. Figure 7 is shown. Since battery 19 is not located below gap 39, battery 19 is less likely to get wet with the liquid.

[0066] The operating modes and effects of this embodiment are described next. The storage compartment 20 of this embodiment has a plate surface facing upwards and covering the battery 19 from above. The storage compartment 20 has the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50. The first cover section 30 has the first body section 31, which has a surface configured as a section of the surface of the storage compartment 20. The second cover section 50 has the second body section 51, which has a surface configured as a section of the surface of the storage compartment 20. The first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are arranged such that the first body section 31 and the second body section 51 are continuous with each other, with a boundary 90A between them. The boundary 90A of the first body section 31 and the second body section 51 overlaps the battery 19.The first body section 31 has the lateral edge 31A, which is adjacent to the second body section 51. The first cover section 30 has the first lateral downward extension section 32, which extends downward from the lateral edge 31A; the first lateral outward extension section 33, which extends outward from an extension end of the first lateral downward extension section 32, being curved and located below the second body section 51; and the first lateral wall 34, which extends upward from an extension end of the first lateral outward extension section 33 and along the first lateral downward extension section 32.The first cover section 30 has the first lateral depression section 35, which is bounded by the first lateral downward extension section 32, the first lateral outward extension section 33, and the first lateral wall 34. The first lateral depression section 35 has the gap 39, which is arranged to prevent it from overlapping the battery 19. Any fluid that enters the first lateral depression section 35 across the boundary 90A between the first body section 31 and the second body section 51 exits through the gap 39, preventing the fluid from dripping onto the battery 19.

[0067] According to the configuration above, the first lateral recess section 35 is located below the boundary 90A. Therefore, even if a liquid penetrates beyond the boundary 90A of the first body section 31 and the second body section 51, the liquid flows along the first lateral recess section 35 and exits through the gap 39, which does not overlap the battery 19. Thus, the liquid penetrating beyond the boundary 90A is less likely to drip directly onto the battery 19. Furthermore, with such a first lateral recess section 35, a watertight sealing element and a watertight protective element, or the watertightness of the battery 19 itself, which would otherwise be necessary, are not required, thus reducing manufacturing costs.

[0068] The storage compartment 20 has the first lateral circumferential section 30A, which is located at the side edge 31A of the first body section 31. The first lateral circumferential section 30A has the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F, which project upwards from the first lateral outward extension section 33 and are spaced apart from the first lateral downward extension section 32. The first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F have seating surfaces 36A that are at a higher level than the first lateral outward extension section 33. The second cover section 50 is fixed to the first cover section 30 by means of the stop pieces 58 of the second body section 51, which are each fitted into the stop holes 37 of the seat surfaces 36A.

[0069] According to the configuration above, the second cover section 50 is easily mounted onto the first cover section 30, and the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are stable in an assembled state in which the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50 are positioned side by side. Since the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F are spaced apart from the first lateral downward extension section 32, any fluid that can penetrate beyond the boundary 90A of the first body section 31 and the second body section 51 flows downward in the first lateral recess section 35 without being obstructed by the first lateral mounting seats 36R, 36B, 36C, 36D, 36F.Since the stop hole 37 of the seat surface 36A is located above the bottom of the first lateral recess section 35 (of the first lateral outward extension section 33), the fluid entering the first lateral recess section 35 is less likely to flow downwards through the stop hole 37. Therefore, the stop holes 37 (the stop section) can be formed at any desired location within the first lateral recess section 35.

[0070] The first lateral outward extension section 33 has a slope that extends downwards in the direction of extension of the first lateral depression section 35 towards the gap 39. With such a configuration, the fluid entering the first lateral depression section 35 is likely to flow towards the gap 39.

[0071] The second cover section 50 has the right rib 56 at the side edge 51A of the second body section 51, which is adjacent to the first body section 31. The right rib 56 projects downwards from the side edge 51A of the second body section 51. With this configuration, the liquid penetrating across the boundary 90A of the first body section 31 and the second body section 51 will certainly flow along the right rib 56 into the first lateral recess section 35. Therefore, the liquid is less likely to flow along the lower surface of the second cover section 50 (of the second body section 51) and drip onto the battery 19, which is located below the storage compartment 20.

[0072] The storage compartment 20 is located between the seat backrest 13 of the vehicle 10 and the luggage compartment 14 in the rear section of the vehicle 10. The storage compartment 20 covers the battery 19, which is located above the top panel 17, configured as the floor of the luggage compartment 14.

[0073] The storage compartment 20 further comprises the fourth cover section 70, which is located on the rear side of the first cover section 30. The fourth cover section 70 has the fourth front body section 71, which has a surface configured as a section of the surface of the storage compartment 20. The fourth cover section 70 and the first cover section 30 are arranged such that the fourth front body section 71 and the first body section 31 are continuous with respect to each other, with the boundary 90B between them. The first body section 31 has the trailing edge 31B, which is adjacent to the fourth front body section 71.The first cover section 30 has the first rear downward extension section 42, extending downward from the trailing edge 31B; the first rear outward extension section 43, extending outward from an extension end of the first rear downward extension section 42, being curved and located below the fourth front body section 71; and the first rear wall 44, extending upward from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section 43 and along the first rear downward extension section 42. The first cover section 30 has the first rear recess section 45, which is bounded by the first rear downward extension section 42, the first rear outward extension section 43, and the first rear wall 44. As in . Fig. 7 and Fig.As shown in Figure 8, the left end section 45A of the first rear recess section 45 is continuous to the first lateral recess section 35, which is arranged according to the boundary 90A of the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50, which are arranged next to each other in the vehicle width direction.

[0074] According to the above configuration, at least a portion of the fluid that penetrates across the boundary 90B between the first body section 31 and the fourth anterior body section 71 exits through the gap 39 by using the first lateral recess section 35, which is arranged according to the boundary 90A between the first cover section 30 and the second cover section 50.

[0075] The right end section 45B of the first rear recess section 45 is continuous with the opening-side recess section 81, which is recessed downwards and extends along the opening end of the rear opening 12 of the vehicle 10. The luggage compartment 14 of the vehicle is accessible through the rear opening 12.

[0076] According to the configuration above, at least some of the liquid that penetrates across the boundary 90B between the first body section 31 and the fourth anterior body section 71 exits through the predetermined section of the storage compartment 20 by using the opening-side recess section 81, which is continuous to the first rear recess section 45.

[0077] The storage compartment 20 comprises the base element 21 and the outer skin 22, which covers the surface of the base element 21. The fourth cover section 70 extends from the first cover section 30 to the second cover section 50, which is arranged next to the first cover section 30 in the direction of the vehicle width.The second cover section 50 has the second rear downward extension section 52, which extends downward from the trailing edge 51B adjacent to the fourth anterior body section 71; the second rear outward extension section 53, which extends outward from an extension end of the second rear downward extension section 52, being curved and located below the fourth anterior body section 71; and the second rear recess section 55, which is recessed downward in the extension base section of the second rear outward extension section 53 (near the second rear downward extension section 52) and extends along the trailing edge 51B. The fourth cover section 70 has the retaining rib 75, which projects downward from the lower surface of the fourth anterior body section 71.The outer skin 22, which is folded backwards at the front edge 71A of the fourth anterior body section 71, is interposed and held by the second posterior outward extension section 53 and the retaining rib 75.

[0078] The second cover section 50 is arranged to overlap the first lateral outward extension section 33 at the side edge 31A of the first body section 31 from above, and the stop pieces 58 are thus fitted into the stop holes 37. Therefore, the extension length of the second posterior downward extension section 52, measured from the second body section 51, is less than the extension length of the first posterior downward extension section 42, measured from the first body section 31. The depth dimension of the second posterior recess section 55 is less than the depth dimension of the first posterior recess section 45. The fluid that enters the second posterior recess section 55 can flow out of the second posterior recess section 55.

[0079] In this respect, the second posterior recess section 55 is sealed at two sections according to the configuration above. The second posterior recess section 55 is sealed by sealing at the boundary 90B of the second body section 51 and the fourth anterior body section 71, and by sealing with the second posterior outward extension section 53 and the retaining rib 75. Therefore, the second posterior recess section 55 is less likely to overflow with fluid.

[0080] The fourth posterior body section 72 of the fourth cover section 70 extends downwards when it extends from the fourth body section 71. <Andere Ausführungsformen>

[0081] The present disclosure is not limited to the embodiment described above and illustrated in the drawings. The following embodiments may be included within the technical scope of the technology described herein. (1) In this embodiment, the storage compartment 20 has a front section 20F, which includes the first cover section 30, the second cover section 50, and the third cover section 60, and a rear section 20R, which includes the fourth cover section 70; however, the number and arrangement of the cover sections can be changed. For example, the cover sections can be arranged only in the width direction of the vehicle or only in the forward-reverse direction of the vehicle. (2) In this embodiment, the gap 39, which is between the front end 34F of the first lateral wall 34 and the first lateral mounting seat 36C, is configured as the outlet, and the gap 39 is in a section of the first lateral recess section 35; however, the configuration of the outlet can be changed. For example, a hole formed in an outward extension section (a bottom of the recess) can be configured as the outlet, or an end of an open recess can be configured as the outlet. (3) In the embodiment, the bottom of the recessed section (of the first lateral outward extension section 33, of the first rearward outward extension section 43) has a slope extending downwards towards the outlet (of the gap 39, of the right end section); however, the bottom of the recessed section need not have a slope. (4) The storage compartment 20 does not need to have the right rib 56, the left rib and the front rib 74. (5) The storage compartment 20 does not need to have the outer skin 22. (6) In this embodiment, the storage compartment 20 is described as an example of the vehicle cover element. However, the technology described herein can be applied to a deck panel, a floor of a passenger compartment and any other vehicle cover elements.

Claims

[1] Vehicle cover element that covers an object from above, wherein the vehicle cover element has the following features: a first section of coverage, which a first body section that has a plate shape and a first side edge, a downward extension section that extends downwards from the first side edge, an outward extension section that extends outwards from an extension end of the downward extension section, a wall extending upwards from one end of the outward extension section and extending along and opposite the downward extension section, and a recessed section bounded by the downward extension section, the outward extension section and the wall, wherein the recessed section has an outlet to prevent the object from overlapping; and a second cover section comprising a second body section having a plate shape and a second side edge, wherein the second cover section is arranged adjacent to the first cover section such that the first body section is continuous to the second body section and overlaps the outward extension section of the first cover section from above, wherein a boundary of the first body section and the second body section, defined by the first side edge and the second side edge, overlaps the object. [2] Vehicle cover element according to claim 1, wherein the first cover element further comprises a mounting seat which projects upwards from the outward extension section and is spaced apart from the downward extension section, the mounting seat has a seating surface that is above the outward extension section and has a stop section, and the second cover section has a stop piece on the second body section and is fixed to the first cover section by the stop piece that is fitted into the stop section. [3] Vehicle cover element according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the outward extension section is inclined downwards when it extends along the recessed section to the outlet. [4] Vehicle cover element according to one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second cover section has an edge wall section which extends downwards at the second edge of the second body section. [5] Vehicle cover element according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the vehicle cover element is a storage compartment arranged between a seat back of a vehicle and a luggage compartment in a rear area of ​​the vehicle and is arranged above a deck board configured as a floor surface of the luggage compartment. [6] Vehicle cover element according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a rear cover section arranged on a rear side of the first cover section and comprising a rear body section having a plate shape and a leading edge and arranged adjacent to the first body section such that a rear boundary of the first body section and the rear body section is defined by the leading edge and a first rear edge of the first body section, wherein the first cover section further a first posterior downward extension section, extending downwards from the first trailing edge, a first posterior outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the first posterior downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the posterior body section, a first rear wall extending upwards from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section and extending along and opposite to the first rear downward extension section, and a first rear recess section which is bounded by the first rear downward extension section, the first rear outward extension section and the first rear wall, wherein the first rear recess section has a first end section which is continuous to the recess section which is arranged according to the boundary of the first cover section and the second cover section which are arranged in a vehicle width direction. [7] Vehicle cover element according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising: a rear cover section arranged on a rear side of the first cover section and comprising a rear body section having a plate shape and a leading edge and arranged adjacent to the first body section such that a rear boundary of the first body section and the rear body section is defined by the leading edge and a first rear edge of the first body section, wherein the first cover section further a first posterior downward extension section, extending downwards from the first trailing edge, a first posterior outward extension section extending outward from an extension end of the first posterior downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be below the posterior body section, a first rear wall extending upwards from an extension end of the first rear outward extension section and extending along and opposite to the first rear downward extension section, and a first rear recess section bounded by the first rear downward extension section, the first rear outward extension section and the first rear wall, and the first rear recessed section has a second end section which is continuous to an opening-side recessed section which is recessed downwards and extends along an opening end of a vehicle rear opening through which a luggage compartment is accessible. [8] Vehicle storage compartment cover element according to claim 6 or 7, wherein Each of the first cover section, the second cover section and the rear cover section has a base element having a first surface and a second surface which is an opposite surface to the first surface, and an outer skin which covers the first surface of the base element. the outer skin is folded over to the second surface of the base element at the front edge of the rear body section, and a folded outer skin is arranged at the front edge, the rear cover section is arranged to extend in the vehicle width direction from the first cover section to the second cover section, the second body section has a second posterior edge, which is next to the anterior edge of the posterior body section and a second posterior downward extension section extending downwards from the second posterior edge, a second posterior outward extension section, extending outward from an extension end of the second posterior downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be beneath the posterior body section, and a second rearward depression section which is downwardly recessed in an extension base section of the second rearward outward extension section and extends along the second trailing edge, and the posterior cover section has a retaining rib that projects downwards from the second surface of the base element of the posterior body section, and the folded-over outer skin is held by the retaining rib and the second posterior outward extension section. [9] Vehicle storage compartment cover element according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the rear cover section has a front area and a rear area extending downwards from the front area. [10] Vehicle cover element according to claim 4, wherein the edge wall section projects downwards from the second side edge of the second body section and is in contact with the downward extension section near the first side edge. [11] Vehicle cover element according to claim 6, wherein the rear cover section is arranged to extend from the first cover section in the vehicle width direction to the second cover section, the second body section has a second posterior edge, which is next to the anterior edge of the posterior body section and a second posterior downward extension section extending downwards from the second posterior edge, a second posterior outward extension section, extending outward from an extension end of the second posterior downward extension section and arranged to overlap and be beneath the posterior body section, and has a second posterior depression section which is recessed downwards into an extension base section of the second posterior outward extension section and extends along the second rear edge, and the second posterior depression section is continuous throughout the depression section. [12] Vehicle cover element according to claim 11, wherein the second rear recessed section is shallower than the first rear recessed section. [13] Vehicle cover element according to claim 11, wherein the first rear recessed section slopes downwards as it extends from a middle section to the first end section, and the second rear depression section slopes downwards as it extends from a middle section to a final section that is continuous with the depression section.