Vehicular glass molding structure

Abstract

To provide a vehicular glass molding structure that can prevent noise and improve appearance.SOLUTION: A molding structure 100 includes: a wind shield molding 108 fitted to a side edge of a wind shield 104; and a pillar glass molding 110 fitted to a forward edge of a pillar glass 106. The pillar glass molding 110 includes: a glass molding body 126 for covering an end surface of the pillar glass 106; and a lip part 128 projecting from the glass molding body 126 and coming into contact with the wind shield molding 108. The lip part 128 comes into contact with the wind shield molding 108 and is held while the tip thereof is curved toward a side of an A-pillar 102.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a glass molding structure for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Moldings and weather strips are attached around the A-pillars of vehicles to seal the gaps between the windshield and side glass. These moldings are made of elastic materials and have a protruding lip that comes into contact with the surrounding structures to seal the gap.

[0003] For example, Figure 2 of Patent Document 1 discloses a window molding part 112 that seals the gap between a window glass 111 and a corner glass 121. The window molding part 112 has a base part 1121 and a lip part 1122 that protrudes from the base part 1121, and the lip part 1122 comes into contact with the corner glass 121 to seal the gap between the window glass 111 and the corner glass 121. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0004] [Patent Document 1] JP 2019-11002 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0005] In the vehicle 1 of Patent Document 1, as shown in Fig. 2, the lip portion 1122 of the window molding portion 112 comes into contact with the corner glass 121, forming a closed space between the lip portion 1122 and the molding portion 13. In this case, if the lip portion 1122 comes into contact with the air flow during driving or if negative pressure fluctuations occur in the space inside the lip portion 1122, the lip portion 1122 may vibrate and generate abnormal noise. In addition, from the viewpoint of the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle, it is also desired to form the boundary between adjacent members with high accuracy, such as the contact point between the lip portion 1122 and the corner glass 121.

[0006] In view of the above problems, the present invention has an object to provide a glass molding structure for a vehicle that can prevent abnormal noise and improve the aesthetic appearance. [Means for solving the problem]

[0007] In order to solve the above problems, a representative configuration of a glass molding structure for a vehicle according to the present invention is a glass molding structure for a vehicle comprising a windshield arranged so that its side edge overlaps the A-pillar of a vehicle body, a windshield molding attached to the side edge of the windshield, pillar glass arranged so that its front edge overlaps the A-pillar, and a pillar glass molding attached to the front edge of the pillar glass, wherein the pillar glass molding has a glass molding main body covering the end face of the pillar glass and a lip portion protruding from the glass molding main body and contacting the windshield molding, and is held in a curved state so that the lip portion contacts the windshield molding and the tip of the lip portion faces towards the A-pillar side. Effect of the Invention

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a glass molding structure for a vehicle that can prevent abnormal noise and improve the aesthetic appearance. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0009] [Figure 1] 1 is a diagram showing an outline of a glass molding structure for a vehicle according to a first embodiment of the present invention. [Diagram 2] This is a diagram corresponding to the AA cross section of the molding structure in FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an outline of a glass molding structure for a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0010] A glass molding structure for a vehicle according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a windshield arranged so that its side edge overlaps an A-pillar of a vehicle body, a windshield molding attached to the side edge of the windshield, pillar glass arranged so that its front edge overlaps the A-pillar, and a pillar glass molding attached to the front edge of the pillar glass, wherein the pillar glass molding has a glass molding main body covering an end face of the pillar glass, and a lip portion protruding from the glass molding main body and contacting the windshield molding, and is held in a curved state with the lip portion in contact with the windshield molding and the tip of the lip portion facing toward the A-pillar.

[0011] According to the above configuration, the lip of the pillar glass molding is in contact with the windshield molding, and the lip is curved so that the tip of the lip faces the A-pillar side, so that the gap between the moldings can be completely sealed. Also, because the tip of the lip is left free and does not come into contact with the air flowing while driving, the lip is prevented from vibrating due to negative pressure fluctuations while driving, and this also makes it possible to prevent the generation of abnormal noise.

[0012] The lip portion is provided along the longitudinal direction of the pillar glass molding, and the lip portion protrudes longer than the distance between the main body of the glass molding and the windshield molding.

[0013] The lip portion of the above dimensions can be kept in a curved state by being in full contact with the windshield molding, which makes it possible to prevent the lip portion from being deformed or detached due to external forces while driving. For example, the lip portion can be protruded 1.5 to 2 times the distance between the glass molding body and the windshield molding.

[0014] The windshield molding may have a protrusion provided along the longitudinal direction of the windshield molding, protruding towards the pillar glass molding and pressing the lip portion from the outside of the vehicle.

[0015] The above-mentioned protrusion can efficiently hold the lip in a curved state toward the A-pillar. Also, by covering the lip from the outside of the vehicle with the protrusion, the boundary between the windshield molding and the pillar glass molding becomes less noticeable, which also makes it possible to reduce air resistance while driving. EXAMPLES

[0016] Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific values ​​shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same functions and configurations are given the same reference numerals to avoid repeated explanations, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not shown.

[0017] (First Example) Fig. 1 is a diagram showing an overview of a glass molding structure for a vehicle (hereinafter, molding structure 100) according to a first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 1(a) is a diagram showing the front part of a vehicle to which the molding structure 100 is applied. Hereinafter, in Fig. 1 and all other drawings of the present application, the front-rear direction of the vehicle is indicated by arrows F (Forward) and B (Backward), the left and right in the vehicle width direction are indicated by arrows L (Leftward) and R (Rightward), and the top-bottom direction of the vehicle are indicated by arrows U (Upward) and D (Downward).

[0018] The molding structure 100 makes it possible to prevent abnormal noises from occurring and improve the aesthetic appearance of the adjacent windshield molding 108 and pillar glass molding 110 near the A-pillar 102. The A-pillar 102 is a pillar that forms the boundary between a windshield 104 at the front of the vehicle and a pillar glass 106 on the front side of the vehicle. Since the A-pillar 102 is a part that is easily subjected to wind pressure while traveling, the effect of the molding structure 100 can be suitably utilized.

[0019] The pillar glass 106 is a fixed glass that is attached to the vehicle body so that it cannot be opened or closed. The pillar glass molding 110 is a frame-shaped member made of resin that surrounds the front edge, rear edge, upper edge, and lower edge of the pillar glass 106. The pillar glass molding 110 is attached to the vehicle body while holding the pillar glass 106.

[0020] Fig. 1(b) is a perspective view corresponding to the AA cross section of the molding structure 100 in Fig. 1(a). The windshield 104 is disposed so that a side edge 112 overlaps the A-pillar 102, and the pillar glass 106 is disposed so that a front edge 114 overlaps the A-pillar 102.

[0021] A windshield molding 108 is attached to a side edge 112 of the windshield 104. The windshield molding 108 is a sealing material that closes the gap between the windshield 104 and the surrounding structure, and in this embodiment, closes the gap between the windshield 104 and the pillar glass molding 110, and the gap between the windshield 104 and the A-pillar 102.

[0022] Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view corresponding to the AA cross section of the molding structure 100 in Fig. 1(a). Fig. 2(a) is a view showing how a windshield 104 is assembled to a vehicle.

[0023] The windshield molding 108 has a U-shaped cross section and is installed by fitting it into an end face 118 of the windshield 104. The windshield molding has an end face portion 120 that covers the end face 118 of the windshield 104, an outer portion 122 that covers the surface of the windshield 104 facing outside the vehicle, and an inner portion 124 that covers the surface of the windshield 104 facing inside the vehicle.

[0024] The pillar glass molding 110 is attached along the edge of the pillar glass 106. The pillar glass molding 110 has a glass molding main body 126 that covers the exterior surface and end surfaces of the pillar glass 106, and a lip portion 128 that protrudes from the glass molding main body 126.

[0025] The lip portion 128 is a portion that closes the gap with the windshield molding 108 , protrudes in a slightly curved shape from the front end of the glass molding main body 126 toward the front of the vehicle, and comes into contact with the wall surface of the end face portion 120 of the windshield molding 108 .

[0026] In the molding structure 100, first, the pillar glass 106 to which the pillar glass molding 110 is attached is attached to the A-pillar 102 using adhesive 130. Then, the windshield 104 to which the windshield molding 108 is attached is attached to the A-pillar 102 using adhesive 132. At this time, the windshield 104 is attached to the A-pillar 102 by pushing the lip portion 128 of the pillar glass molding 110 from the outside of the vehicle with the windshield molding 108, causing the lip portion 128 to be rolled inwardly.

[0027] Fig. 2(b) is a diagram showing the state in which the windshield 104 in Fig. 2(a) is assembled to a vehicle. By assembling the windshield 104 to the vehicle, the lip portion 128 on the pillar glass molding 110 side is pressed against the windshield molding 108 from the front of the vehicle, and the tip is held in a state facing the inside of the vehicle.

[0028] The wall surface of the end surface portion 120 of the windshield molding 108 is wider than the thickness of the pillar glass molding 110. Therefore, the windshield molding 108 can suitably hold the lip portion 128 of the pillar glass molding 110 in a curved state with the tip pointing toward the A-pillar 102 side.

[0029] According to the above configuration, by holding the lip portion 128 of the pillar glass molding 110 in a curved state between the windshield molding 108 and the pillar glass molding 110, the elastic force of the lip portion 128 can be used to completely close the gap between the windshield molding 108 and the pillar glass molding 110. Therefore, the boundary between the windshield 108 and the pillar glass molding 110 can be precisely formed along the longitudinal direction of the A-pillar 102, making it possible to improve the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

[0030] The lip portion 128 is in contact with the windshield molding 108 and is held with its tip facing the A-pillar 102, so that the tip remains free and does not come into contact with the air flowing while driving. Therefore, the molding structure 100 prevents the lip portion 128 from vibrating due to negative pressure fluctuations and vibrations while driving, and also prevents abnormal noise caused by the vibration of the lip portion 128.

[0031] The molding structure 100 can be applied to both the left and right A-pillars of a vehicle. When the windshield 102 is assembled to the vehicle, it can receive reaction forces from the lip portions 128 of the left and right pillar glass moldings 110, making it easy to align the windshield 102 to the center of the vehicle and reducing the likelihood of a difference between the left and right pillar glass moldings 110 on both sides, which also contributes to improving the aesthetic appearance of the vehicle.

[0032] The lip portion 128 in Fig. 2(a) is provided along the longitudinal direction of the pillar glass molding 110. In this case, the length L1 of the lip portion 128 protrudes longer than the distance D1 (see Fig. 2(b)) between the glass molding main body 126 and the windshield molding 108 (L1>D1). Ideally, the lip portion 128 protrudes 1.5 to 2 times the distance D1 between the glass molding main body 126 and the windshield molding 108.

[0033] As described above, in this embodiment, the length L1 of the lip portion 128 is set to be longer than the dimension of the gap between the pillar glass molding 110 and the windshield molding 108 (L1>D1). With the lip portion 128 having this dimension, it is possible to fully contact the windshield molding 108 and hold it in a curved state. In particular, since the lip portion 128 contacts the windshield molding 108 over the entire area in the longitudinal direction of the A-pillar 102, the holding force of the lip portion 128 is fully ensured, and this makes it possible to prevent the lip portion 128 from being deformed or detached due to an external force while driving.

[0034] (Second Example) Fig. 3 is a diagram showing an outline of a glass molding structure for a vehicle (hereinafter, molding structure 150) according to a second embodiment of the present invention. In Fig. 3, the same components as those already explained in the above embodiment are given the same reference numerals, and explanations of the already mentioned components are omitted. In the following explanation, components with the same names as those already explained have the same functions unless otherwise specified, even if they are given different reference numerals.

[0035] Fig. 3(a) shows a molding structure 150 corresponding to Fig. 2. A windshield molding 152 included in the molding structure 150 is different in configuration from the windshield molding 108 (see Fig. 2(a)) in that it has a protruding portion 154.

[0036] The protrusion 154 is provided along the longitudinal direction of the windshield molding 152 along the A-pillar 102, protrudes toward the pillar glass molding 110, and presses against the lip portion 128 from the outside of the vehicle.

[0037] Fig. 3(b) is a diagram showing the state in which the windshield 104 of Fig. 3(a) is assembled to a vehicle. The windshield molding 152 is thicker than the pillar glass molding 110, and the protrusion 154 protrudes from a location on the vehicle exterior side beyond the pillar glass molding 110.

[0038] By assembling the windshield 104 to the vehicle, the lip portion 128 on the pillar glass molding 110 side is pressed against the windshield molding 152 from the front of the vehicle, and the tip is held facing toward the inside of the vehicle.

[0039] The protrusion 154 of the windshield molding 152 can efficiently hold the lip portion 128 in a curved state toward the A-pillar 102. In particular, the end surface 120 (see FIG. 3(a)) of the windshield molding 152 has a curved shape due to the protrusion 154, so that the lip portion 128 can efficiently be held in a position where it is wrapped around the A-pillar 102.

[0040] Because the protrusion 154 covers the lip portion 128 from the front and outside of the vehicle, the boundary between the windshield molding 152 and the pillar glass molding 110 becomes less noticeable. In particular, because the protrusion 154 covers the lip portion 128 from the front and outside of the vehicle, it is possible to reduce air resistance to the front of the vehicle while it is moving, and it is also possible to preferably prevent the generation of negative pressure and abnormal noise.

[0041] Although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. It is clear that a person skilled in the art can think of various modifications or alterations within the scope of the claims, and it is understood that these also naturally belong to the technical scope of the present invention. [Industrial Applicability]

[0042] The present invention can be used in a glass molding structure for a vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0043] 100...molding structure, 102...A-pillar, 104...windshield, 106...pillar glass, 108...windshield molding, 110...pillar glass molding, 112...side edge, 114...front edge, 118...end face, 120...end face portion, 122...outer portion, 124...inner portion, 126...glass molding body, 128...lip portion, 130...adhesive, 132...adhesive, D1...distance, L1...length, 150...molding structure, 152...windshield molding, 154...projection portion

Claims

1. A glass molding structure for a vehicle includes a windshield arranged so that a side edge of the windshield overlaps an A-pillar of a vehicle body, a windshield molding attached to the side edge of the windshield, a pillar glass arranged so that a front edge of the pillar glass overlaps the A-pillar, and a pillar glass molding attached to the front edge of the pillar glass, The pillar glass molding is A glass molding body that covers an end face of the pillar glass; a lip portion protruding from the glass molding body and contacting the windshield molding; having A glass molding structure for a vehicle, characterized in that the lip portion is in contact with the windshield molding and a tip of the lip portion is held in a curved state so as to face the A-pillar side.

2. The lip portion is provided along a longitudinal direction of the pillar glass molding, 2. The glass molding structure for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the lip portion protrudes longer than a distance between the glass molding main body and the windshield molding.

3. 3. The vehicle glass molding structure according to claim 1, wherein the windshield molding has a protrusion provided along a longitudinal direction of the windshield molding, protruding toward the pillar glass molding and pressing the lip portion from outside the vehicle.

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