Component for vehicle and component assembly for vehicle

Abstract

To provide a component for a vehicle and a component assembly for a vehicle which can be stably mounted on a vehicle body in various mounted attitudes.SOLUTION: A component for a vehicle includes a housing, a first surface, a second surface, at least two first fixing parts, and at least one second fixing part. The first surface is provided on the housing, is directed in a first direction, and a bracket is superposed thereon. The second surface is provided on the housing, is directed in a second direction crossing the first direction, and the bracket is superposed thereon. At least the two first fixing parts are provided on the first surface, are arranged at an interval in a third direction crossing the first direction and the second direction, and the bracket is fixed thereto. At least the one second fixing part is provided on the second surface, and the bracket is fixed thereto. The two first fixing parts and the one second fixing part are arranged at a position surrounding the center of gravity of the component for the vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to vehicle parts and vehicle part assemblies.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, vehicle parts fixed to a vehicle body via brackets are known.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] It is desirable that this type of vehicle part can be stably attached to the vehicle body in various mounting postures.

[0005] Therefore, an object of the present invention is to obtain a vehicle part and a vehicle part assembly that can be stably attached to the vehicle body in various mounting postures.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The vehicle component according to the present invention is a vehicle component fixed to a vehicle body via a bracket, and includes a housing, a first surface provided on the housing, facing a first direction and on which the bracket is overlapped, a second surface provided on the housing, facing a second direction intersecting the first direction and on which the bracket is overlapped, at least two first fixing portions provided on the first surface, spaced apart in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and to which the bracket is fixed, and at least one second fixing portion provided on the second surface and to which the bracket is fixed. The two first fixing portions and the one second fixing portion are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity of the vehicle component.

[0007] According to such a configuration, since the two first fixing portions and the one second fixing portion are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity of the vehicle component, the vehicle component can be stably attached to the vehicle body in various attachment postures.

[0008] In the vehicle component, for example, the two first fixing portions and the one second fixing portion are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity of the vehicle component when viewed from at least two or more directions among the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction.

[0009] According to such a configuration, the vehicle component can be stably attached to the vehicle body in various attachment postures.

[0010] The vehicle component assembly according to the present invention includes the vehicle component, the bracket, and a plurality of male screw members that connect the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion, and the bracket. The bracket has a first plate portion overlapped on the first surface and fastened to the first surface by the male screw member, a second plate portion overlapped on the second surface and fastened to the second surface by the male screw member, and a third plate portion having a curved portion and extending between the first plate portion and the second plate portion. The bracket is provided with a notch recessed along the third direction in a portion including the curved portion.

[0011] According to such a configuration, since a notch that is recessed along the third direction is provided in a portion including the bent portion of the bracket, it is easy to deform the bracket. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a gap in the mating surface between the bracket and the vehicle component. Therefore, the vehicle component can be attached to the vehicle body more stably.

[0012] The vehicle component assembly according to the present invention includes the bracket, and a plurality of male screw members that couple the first fixing portion, the second fixing portion, and the bracket, and the bracket is overlapped on the first surface and fastened to the first surface by the male screw members. A first plate portion, a second plate portion that is overlapped on the second surface and fastened to the second surface by the male screw members, has a bent portion, and a third plate portion that extends across the first plate portion and the second plate portion. An electronic component is located on the first direction side with respect to the first plate portion.

[0013] According to such a configuration, since the end face (edge) of the bracket does not face the electronic component, even when the bracket and the electronic component hit each other, damage to the electronic component can be suppressed.

Advantages of the Invention

[0014] According to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a vehicle component and a vehicle component assembly that can stably attach a vehicle component to a vehicle body in various mounting postures.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0016] Hereinafter, embodiments of the vehicle component and the vehicle component assembly according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. Further, the present invention is not limited by the following embodiments, and the constituent elements in the following embodiments include those that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art, those that are substantially the same, and those within the so-called equivalent range. Furthermore, various omissions, substitutions, changes, and combinations of the constituent elements can be made without departing from the gist of the following embodiments.

[0017] <First Embodiment> (Vehicle) FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a part of a vehicle including a vehicle component assembly according to the first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a plan view of a part of the vehicle according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle 100 is equipped with a vehicle component assembly 1. The vehicle component assembly 1 is housed in, for example, an engine room and fixed to the vehicle body 101 of the vehicle 100.

[0018] As shown in each drawing, in this specification, for convenience, the X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are defined. The X-axis, Y-axis, and Z-axis are perpendicular to each other. The X-axis is provided along the width direction of the vehicle 100. The Y-axis is provided along the front-rear direction of the vehicle. The Z-axis is provided along the vertical direction of the vehicle. Note that the X-axis may be provided along the front-rear direction of the vehicle 100, and the Y-axis may be provided along the width direction of the vehicle.

[0019] Furthermore, in this specification, the X direction, Y direction, and Z direction are defined. The X direction is the direction along the X axis, including the +X direction indicated by the arrow of the X axis and the -X direction opposite to the direction of the arrow of the X axis. The Y direction is the direction along the Y axis, including the +Y direction indicated by the arrow of the Y axis and the -Y direction opposite to the direction of the arrow of the Y axis. The Z direction is the direction along the Z axis, including the +Z direction indicated by the arrow of the Z axis and the -Z direction opposite to the direction of the arrow of the Z axis.

[0020] In the following description, the +Z direction is defined as the upward direction in the vertical direction, and the -Z direction is defined as the downward direction in the vertical direction. Note that the Z direction may be different from the vertical direction depending on various conditions such as the location where the vehicle 100 is located and the state of the tires.

[0021] As shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle component assembly 1 is disposed between the relay box 102 and the battery 103. In FIG. 1, the illustration of the battery 103 is omitted. The vehicle component assembly 1 is disposed on the +X direction side with respect to the relay box 102 and on the -X direction side with respect to the battery 103. Also, the relay box 102, the battery 103, and the harness cover 104 are fixed to the vehicle body 101. Components such as fuses are housed in the relay box 102. The battery 103 is fixed to the vehicle body 101 via the battery carrier 105 in a state of being placed on the battery tray 106. The battery carrier 105 is fixed to the vehicle body 101. The battery 103 supplies power to various components mounted on the vehicle 100. The harness cover 104 covers the harness connected to the relay box 102. The battery carrier 105 is also referred to as the vehicle body side fixing portion.

[0022] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the vehicle component assembly 1 is fixed to the battery carrier 105 by the male screw member 107. That is, the vehicle component assembly 1 is fixed to the vehicle body 101 together with the battery 103 via the battery carrier 105. The male screw member 107 has a head and a shaft portion extending from the head, and a male screw portion is formed on the shaft portion. As an example, the male screw member 107 is a bolt. Note that the male screw member 107 may be a screw.

[0023] (Vehicle component assembly) FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the vehicle component assembly according to the first embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the vehicle component assembly according to the first embodiment. FIG. 5 is a plan view of the vehicle component assembly according to the first embodiment. FIG. 6 is a side view of the vehicle component assembly according to the first embodiment.

[0024] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the vehicle component assembly 1 includes a vehicle component 11 and a bracket 12. The vehicle component 11 is, for example, an electronic component. Specifically, the vehicle component 11 is an electronic control unit, and as an example, it is an EFI-ECU (Electrical Fuel Injection-Electronic Control Unit). Note that the vehicle component 11 is not limited to the above. For example, the vehicle component 11 may be another electronic component such as an electrical connection box, or a component other than an electronic component.

[0025] The vehicle component 11 is fixed to the bracket 12 by a plurality of male screw members 13A to 13D, and is fixed to the vehicle body 101 via the bracket 12. Hereinafter, the male screw members 13A to 13D are collectively referred to as the male screw member 13. The male screw member 13 has, for example, a head and a shaft portion, and a male screw portion is formed on the shaft portion. As an example, the male screw member 13 is a bolt. Note that the male screw member 13 may be a screw. The bracket 12 is fixed to the vehicle body 101 by the male screw member 107 (FIG. 1).

[0026] (Vehicle component) FIG. 7 is a front view of the vehicle part according to the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a bottom view of the vehicle part according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a side view of the vehicle part according to the first embodiment.

[0027] As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the vehicle part 11 has a housing 21 and a plurality (two in this example) of connectors 22.

[0028] The housing 21 has a base wall 21a, a housing portion 21b, a plurality (four in this example) of convex portions 21c to 21f, and a pin 21g. The base wall 21a extends in a direction orthogonal to the Y direction (Y-Z plane). The housing portion 21b protrudes in the +X direction from the surface on the +X direction side of the base wall 21a. An accommodation space is formed inside the housing portion 21b, and electronic components such as a circuit board are accommodated in the accommodation space. The connector 22 is electrically connected to the circuit board. The connector 22 protrudes in the +Z direction from the housing portion 21b.

[0029] As shown in FIGS. 3, 7 to 9, the convex portions 21c to 21f protrude in the +X direction from the base wall 21a of the housing 21. The convex portions 21c and 21d are arranged side by side in the Z direction on the +Y direction side with respect to the housing portion 21b. The convex portion 21c is located on the +Z direction side with respect to the convex portion 21d. In other words, the convex portion 21d is located on the -Z direction side with respect to the convex portion 21c.

[0030] The convex portions 21e and 21f are arranged side by side in the Z direction on the -Y direction side with respect to the housing portion 21b. The convex portion 21e is located on the +Z direction side with respect to the convex portion 21f. In other words, the convex portion 21f is located on the -Z direction side with respect to the convex portion 21e. Also, the convex portions 21e and 21f are arranged with a space in the Y direction from the convex portions 21c and 21d.

[0031] Each of the convex portions 21c to 21f has surfaces 21ca to 21fa respectively. The surfaces 21ca and 21da of the convex portions 21c and 21d are planes facing the +Y direction. The surfaces 21ea and 21fa of the convex portions 21e and 21f are planes facing the +X direction. The bracket 12 is overlaid on these surfaces 21ca to 21fa. The surfaces 21ca and 21da are examples of the first surface, and the surfaces 21ea and 21fa are examples of the second surface. Also, the +Y direction is an example of the first direction, and the +X direction is an example of the second direction.

[0032] In addition, female screw portions 21cb to 21fb are provided on each of the convex portions 21c to 21f. Each of the female screw portions 21cb to 21fb is coupled to male screw members 13A to 13D (FIG. 3). That is, the bracket 12 is fixed to each of the female screw portions 21cb to 21fb by the male screw members 13A to 13D.

[0033] The female screw portions 21cb and 21db of the convex portions 21c and 21d extend from the surfaces 21ca and 21da into the convex portions 21c and 21d, that is, in the -Y direction. In other words, the female screw portions 21cb and 21db are provided on the surfaces 21ca and 21da and extend into the convex portions 21c and 21d, that is, in the -Y direction. The female screw portions 21cb and 21db are positioned at intervals in the +Z direction. The female screw portions 21cb and 21db are examples of two first fixing portions. The +Z direction is an example of the third direction.

[0034] The female screw portions 21eb and 21fb of the convex portions 21e and 21f extend from the surfaces 21ea and 21fa into the convex portions 21e and 21f, that is, in the -X direction. In other words, the female screw portions 21eb and 21fb are provided on the surfaces 21ea and 21fa and extend into the convex portions 21e and 21f, that is, in the -X direction. The female screw portions 21eb and 21fb are positioned at intervals in the Z direction. Also, the female screw portions 21eb and 21fb are arranged at intervals in the Y direction with respect to the female screw portions 21cb and 21db.

[0035] Here, the female screw portions 21cb to 21fb are locations where the axial force from the male screw member 13 acts. The female screw portions 21eb and 21fb are examples of the second fixing portion, and the female screw portion 21eb is an example of one of the second fixing portions.

[0036] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 7 and FIG. 9, the two female screw portions 21cb and 21db and the one female screw portion 21ef are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity W1 (center of mass) of the vehicle component 11. The center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1 formed by connecting these three female screw portions 21cb, 21db, and 21ef. The region R1 is a triangle formed by connecting the point P1 of the female screw portion 21cb, the point P2 of the female screw portion 21db, and the point P3 of the female screw portion 21ef. Each of the points P1 to P3 is a point included in each of the female screw portions 21cb, 21db, and 21ef. For example, each of the points P1 to P3 is a point at the end on the surfaces 21ca, 21da, and ea sides of each of the female screw portions 21cb, 21db, and 21ef, but is not limited thereto.

[0037] As shown in FIG. 7, when viewed from the line of sight in the +X direction (the line of sight along the X direction), the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. In other words, when viewed from the +X direction, the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. Also, as shown in FIG. 9, when viewed from the line of sight in the +Y direction (the line of sight along the Y direction), the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. In other words, when viewed from the +Y direction, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when viewed from the line of sight in the +Z direction (the line of sight along the Z direction), the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. In other words, when viewed from the +Z direction, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1. Note that the position of the center of gravity W1 is not limited to the above. For example, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 may be located within the region R1 in at least two of the line of sight in the +X direction (the line of sight along the X direction), the line of sight in the +Y direction (the line of sight along the Y direction), and the line of sight in the +Z direction (the line of sight along the Z direction). In other words, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 may be located within the region R1 in at least two of the cases when viewed from the +X direction, when viewed from the +Y direction, and when viewed from the +Z direction.

[0038] As shown in FIGS. 7 to 9, the pin 21g protrudes in the +Y direction from between the convex portions 21c and 21d. The pin 21g is connected to the base wall 21a.

[0039] The housing 21 is made of, for example, a metal material. Further, the housing 21 is composed of a combination of a plurality of members. As an example, the housing 21 has a first housing member 23 and a second housing member 24. The first housing member 23 includes a part of the base wall 21a. The second housing member 24 includes a part of the base wall 21a, the accommodating portion 21b, the convex portions 21c to 21f, and the pin 21g. The first housing member 23 and the second housing member 24 are made of, for example, a metal material.

[0040] (Bracket) FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the bracket according to the first embodiment. FIG. 11 is a front view of the bracket according to the first embodiment. FIG. 12 is a plan view of the bracket according to the first embodiment. FIG. 13 is a side view of the bracket according to the first embodiment.

[0041] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the bracket 12 has a plurality of plate portions 12a to 12d. The plurality of plate portions 12a to 12d are connected to each other. The bracket 12 is made of, for example, sheet metal. That is, the bracket 12 is made of a metal material. The plate portion 12a is an example of the first plate portion, the plate portion 12b is an example of the second plate portion, and the plate portion 12c is an example of the third plate portion.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the plate portion 12a is located on the +Y direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11. The plate portion 12a is overlapped with the surfaces 21ca and 21da of the vehicle component 11 and fastened to the surfaces 21ca and 21dc by the male screw members 13A and 13B.

[0043] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, specifically, the plate portion 12a is formed in a plate shape extending in a direction (X-Z plane) orthogonal to the Y direction with the Y direction as the thickness direction. The plate portion 12a is formed in a strip plate shape with the Z direction as the longitudinal direction. The plate portion 12a has two fastening portions 12aa and 12ab sandwiched between the heads of the male screw members 13A and 13B and the surfaces 21ca and 21da of the vehicle component 11. Through holes 12ac into which the shaft portions of the male screw members 13A and 13B are inserted are formed in the fastening portions 12aa and 12ab. Further, a through hole 12ad is formed in the plate portion 12a. The through hole 12ad is provided between the two through holes 12ac. A pin 21g of the vehicle component 11 is inserted into the through hole 12ad. Note that the through hole 12ad is not limited to being provided between the two through holes 12ac and may be provided at any position on the plate portion 12a.

[0044] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the plate portion 12b is located on the +X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11. The plate portion 12b is overlapped with the surfaces 21ea and 21fa of the vehicle component 11 and is fastened to the surfaces 21ea and 21fa by the male screw members 13C and 13D.

[0045] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, specifically, the plate portion 12b is formed in a plate shape extending in a direction (Y-Z plane) orthogonal to the X direction with the X direction as the thickness direction. The plate portion 12b is formed in a strip plate shape with the Z direction as the longitudinal direction. The plate portion 12b has two fastening portions 12ba and 12bb sandwiched between the heads of the male screw members 13C and 13D and the surfaces 21ea and 21fa of the vehicle component 11. Through holes 12bc into which the shaft portions of the male screw members 13C and 13D are inserted are formed in the fastening portions 12ba and 12bb.

[0046] As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the plate portion 12c extends across the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12c in a state where at least a part thereof is located on the +X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11. That is, the plate portion 12c connects the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b.

[0047] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, specifically, the plate portion 12c has a wall portion 12ca, a wall portion 12cb, and a curved portion 12cc, and is formed in an L shape. The plate portion 12c has a smaller width in the Z direction than the plate portions 12a and 12b.

[0048] The wall portion 12ca is located on the +Y direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11 and extends in the +X direction from the central portion in the Z direction of the plate portion 12a. The wall portion 12ca is formed in a plate shape with the Y direction as the thickness direction and extending in a direction orthogonal to the Y direction.

[0049] The wall portion 12cb is located on the +X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11 and extends in the -Y direction from the central portion in the Z direction of the plate portion 12b. The wall portion 12cb is formed in a plate shape with the X direction as the thickness direction and extending in a direction orthogonal to the X direction.

[0050] The curved portion 12cc extends across the wall portion 12ca and the wall portion 12cb and connects the wall portion 12ca and the wall portion 12cb. The curved portion 12cc is formed in a curved shape.

[0051] As shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the plate portion 12d extends in the +X direction from the edge portion on the -Z direction side of the plate portion 12c. The plate portion 12c is formed in a plate shape with the Z direction as the thickness direction and extending in a direction orthogonal to the Z direction.

[0052] As shown in FIG. 1, the plate portion 12d is overlapped on the upper surface (plane) of the battery carrier 105 and fastened to the battery carrier 105 by a male screw member 107. Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the plate portion 12d has two fastening portions 12da and 12db sandwiched between the head of the male screw member 107 and the upper surface of the battery carrier. Through holes 12dc into which the shaft portion of the male screw member 107 is inserted are formed in the fastening portions 12da and 12db.

[0053] Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 13, the bracket 12 has a claw portion 12j. The claw portion 12j extends in the -Z direction from the plate portion 12d. The claw portion 12j is inserted into a hole 105a (FIG. 1) provided in the battery carrier 105. The claw portion 12j prevents the battery carrier 105 from rotating when the bracket 12 is fixed to the battery carrier 105 by the male screw member 107. The claw portion 12j is also referred to as an anti-rotation portion.

[0054] Also, as shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, the bracket 12 is provided with notches 12e to 12g.

[0055] The notch 12e is provided on the +Z direction side of the plate portion 12c between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b and is recessed along the Z direction. Specifically, the notch 12e is recessed in the -Z direction. The notch 12e is provided across the wall portion 12ca, the wall portion 12cb, and the curved portion 12cc in the plate portion 12c. That is, the notch 12e is recessed along the Z direction in a portion of the bracket 12 including the curved portion 12cc.

[0056] The notches 12f and 12g are provided on the -Z direction side of the plate portion 12c between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b and are recessed along the Z direction. Specifically, the notches 12f and 12g are recessed in the +Z direction. The notch 12f is provided on the +Y direction side of the plate portion 12d between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b and is provided across the wall portion 12ca, a part of the wall portion 12cb, and the curved portion 12cc. That is, the notch 12f is recessed along the Z direction in a portion of the bracket 12 including the curved portion 12cc. The notch 12g is provided on the -Y direction side of the plate portion 12d between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b and is provided in a part of the wall portion 12cb. The notches 12e to 12g are also referred to as recesses.

[0057] Also, the bracket 12 is provided with convex portions 12h and 12i. The convex portions 12h and 12i extend across the wall portion 12cb of the plate portion 12c and the plate portion 12d. The convex portions 12h and 12i function as reinforcing portions.

[0058] (Assembly Method and Mounting Method) Next, the assembly method of the vehicle component assembly 1 and the mounting method to the vehicle body 101 will be described. In the assembly of the vehicle component assembly 1, the pin 21g of the vehicle component 11 is inserted into the through hole 12ad of the bracket 12 for positioning, and the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b of the bracket 12 are overlapped with the surfaces 21ca, 21da and the surfaces 21ea, 21fa of the vehicle component 11. Next, the male screw member 13B is coupled to the female screw portion 21cb provided on the surface 21ca of the vehicle component 11. At this time, the circumferential surface of the through hole 12ad is caught by the pin 21g inserted into the through hole 12ad, thereby preventing the bracket 12 from rotating with respect to the vehicle component 11. Next, in the order of the male screw member 13A, the male screw member 13D, and the male screw member 13C, they are coupled to the female screw portions 21db, 21eb, and 21fb. Thereby, the assembly of the vehicle component assembly 1 is completed. Note that the assembly order of the male screw members 13 is not limited to the above.

[0059] In the attachment of the vehicle component assembly 1 to the vehicle body 101, the claw portion 12j of the bracket 12 is inserted into the hole 105a of the battery carrier 105. Next, one of the two male screw members 107 is coupled to the female screw portion provided on the battery carrier 105. At this time, the claw portion 12j inserted into the hole 105a is caught by the circumferential surface of the hole 105a, thereby preventing the vehicle component assembly 1 from rotating with respect to the battery carrier 105 (vehicle body 101). Next, the other of the two male screw members 107 is coupled to the female screw portion provided on the battery carrier 105. Thereby, the attachment of the vehicle component assembly 1 to the vehicle body 101 is completed.

[0060] (Summary) As described above, the vehicle part 11 of the present embodiment is fixed to the vehicle body 101 of the vehicle 100 via the bracket 12. The vehicle part 11 includes a housing 21, surfaces 21ca, 21da (first surfaces), surfaces 21ea, 21fa (second surfaces), at least two female screw portions 21cb, 21db (first fixing portions), and at least one female screw portion 21eb, 21fb (second fixing portions). The surfaces 21ca, 21da (first surfaces) are provided on the housing 21, face in the +Y direction (first direction), and the bracket 12 is stacked thereon. The surfaces 21ea, 21fa are provided on the housing 21, face in the +X direction (second direction) intersecting the +Y direction, and the bracket 12 is stacked thereon. The at least two female screw portions 21cb, 21db are provided on the surfaces 21ca, 21da, are arranged at intervals in the +Z direction (third direction) intersecting the +Y direction and the +X direction, and the bracket 12 is fixed thereto. The at least one female screw portion 21eb, 21fb is provided on the surfaces 21ea, 21fa, and the bracket 12 is fixed thereto. The two female screw portions 21cb, 21db and the one female screw portion 21eb are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle part 11.

[0061] According to such a configuration, since the two female screw portions 21cb, 21db and the one female screw portion 21eb are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle part 11, the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle part 11 is located between the three fixing portions (the two female screw portions 21cb, 21db and the one female screw portion 21eb) regardless of the mounting posture. Therefore, the vehicle part 11 can be stably mounted on the vehicle body 101 in various mounting postures. Further, since the three fixing portions are fixed to the bracket 12, relative rotation of the vehicle part 11 with respect to the bracket 12 is suppressed, and the vehicle part 11 is stabilized with respect to the bracket 12. Further, since the three fixing portions (the two female screw portions 21cb, 21db and the one female screw portion 21eb) are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle part 11, that is, the center of gravity W1 is located in the triangular region R1, the distance between each fixing portion and the center of gravity W1 can be shortened, and the load applied to each fixing portion can be reduced.

[0062] Further, the two female screw portions 21cb and 21db and the one female screw portion 21eb are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 when viewed from at least two or more directions among the +Y direction, +X direction, and +Z direction.

[0063] According to such a configuration, the vehicle component 11 can be stably attached to the vehicle body 101 in various attachment postures.

[0064] Further, in the present embodiment, since the region R1 is inclined with respect to the width direction (Y direction) of the vehicle component 11 when viewed from the line of sight in the +Z direction, the bracket 12 can stably support the vehicle component 11.

[0065] The vehicle component assembly 1 of the present embodiment includes a vehicle component 11, a bracket 12, and a plurality of male screw members 13. The plurality of male screw members 13 couple the female screw portions 21cb and 21db and the female screw portions 21eb and 21fb to the bracket 12. The bracket 12 has a plate portion 12a (first plate portion), a plate portion 12b (second plate portion), and a plate portion 12c (third plate portion). The plate portion 12a is overlapped with the surfaces 21ca and 21da and fastened to the surfaces 21ca and 21da by the male screw members 13. The plate portion 12b is overlapped with the surfaces 21ea and 21fa and fastened to the surfaces 21ea and 21fa by the male screw members 13. The plate portion 12c has a curved portion 12cc and extends across the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b. The bracket 12 is provided with notches 12e and 12f that are recessed along the +Z direction in a portion including the curved portion 12cc.

[0066] According to such a configuration, since the notches 12e and 12f that are recessed along the +Z direction are provided in the portion including the curved portion 12cc in the bracket 12, it is easy to deform the bracket 12. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a gap in the mating surface between the bracket 12 and the vehicle component 11. Therefore, the vehicle component 11 can be attached to the vehicle body 101 more stably. Further, since it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a gap in the mating surface between the bracket 12 and the vehicle component 11, it is not necessary to provide a spacer such as a washer between the bracket 12 and the vehicle component 11, so that an increase in cost can be suppressed.

[0067] Further, the vehicle component assembly 1 of the present embodiment includes a bracket 12 and a plurality of male screw members 13. The plurality of male screw members 13 couple the female screw portions 21cb, 21db, 21eb, and 21fb and the bracket 12. The bracket 12 has a plate portion 12a (first plate portion), a plate portion 12b (second plate portion), and a plate portion 12c (third plate portion). The plate portion 12a is overlapped with the surfaces 21ca and 21da and is fastened to the surfaces 21ca and 21da by the male screw members 13. The plate portion 12b is overlapped with the surfaces 21ea and 21fa and is fastened to the surfaces 21ea and 21fa by the male screw members 13. The plate portion 12c has a curved portion 12cc and extends across the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b. A harness (electronic component) is located on the +Y direction side with respect to the plate portion 12a. As an example, in the present embodiment, the harness is covered by a harness cover 104.

[0068] According to such a configuration, the end face (edge) of the bracket 12 does not face the harness. In other words, in the +Y direction where there is a harness cover 104 covering the harness through which current and signals flow, the end face (edge) of the bracket is not directed. That is, the Y direction forms the bent portion 12cc of the bracket 12. Even if the vehicle 100 collides with an object from the front (X direction) or the like, it is possible to prevent the end face (edge) of the bracket 12 from breaking the harness cover 104 and damaging the harness due to the impact. That is, the male screw members 13A and 13B are directed in the +Y direction, and the male screw members 13C and 13D are directed in the +X direction. As a result, the end face (edge) of the bracket 12 does not face the direction in which electronic components (such as a harness) through which current flows gather. Therefore, even when the bracket 12 and the electronic component (harness) collide, damage to the electronic component can be suppressed.

[0069] <Second Embodiment> (Vehicle Component Assembly) FIG. 14 is a perspective view of a part of a vehicle including a vehicle component assembly according to the second embodiment. FIG. 15 is a plan view of a part of the vehicle according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, different from the first embodiment, the vehicle component assembly 1 is disposed between a relay box 102 and a PCU (Power Control Unit) 103A and fixed to the vehicle body 101.

[0070] FIG. 16 is a perspective view of the vehicle component assembly according to the second embodiment. FIG. 17 is a front view of the vehicle component assembly according to the second embodiment. FIG. 18 is a plan view of the vehicle component assembly according to the second embodiment. FIG. 19 is a side view of the vehicle component assembly according to the second embodiment.

[0071] Also, as shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the vehicle component assembly 1 of the present embodiment includes a vehicle component 11 and a bracket 12, similar to the first embodiment. However, in the present embodiment, the shape of the bracket 12 is different from that of the first embodiment. The vehicle component 11 is the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0072] FIG. 20 is a perspective view of the bracket according to the second embodiment. FIG. 21 is a front view of the bracket according to the second embodiment. FIG. 22 is a side view of the bracket according to the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is a plan view of the bracket according to the second embodiment.

[0073] As shown in FIGS. 20 to 23, the bracket 12 of the present embodiment has a plurality of plate portions 12a to 12d. The plurality of plate portions 12a to 12d are connected to each other. The bracket 12 is constituted by, for example, sheet metal. That is, the bracket 12 is constituted by a metal material. The plate portion 12a is an example of the first plate portion, the plate portion 12b is an example of the second plate portion, and the plate portion 12c is an example of the third plate portion.

[0074] The plate portion 12a is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0075] In the present embodiment, two plate portions 12b are provided. As shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, the plate portion 12b is located on the +X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11. The plate portion 12b is overlapped with the surfaces 21ea, 21fa of the vehicle component 11 and fastened to the surfaces 21ea, 21fa by male screw members 13C, 13D.

[0076] Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 19 to 21 and FIG. 23, the two plate portions 12b are provided with an interval in the Z direction. The plate portion 12b has a thickness direction in the X direction and is formed in a plate shape extending in a direction (Y-Z plane) orthogonal to the X direction. The two plate portions 12b have fastening portions 12ba, 12bb sandwiched between the heads of the male screw members 13C, 13D and the surfaces 21ea, 21fa of the vehicle component 11. Through holes 12bc into which the shaft portions of the male screw members 13C, 13D are inserted are formed in the fastening portions 12ba, 12bb.

[0077] As shown in FIGS. 16, 18, and 19, the plate portion 12c extends across the plate portion 12a and the two plate portions 12c with at least a part thereof positioned on the -X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11. That is, the plate portion 12c connects the plate portion 12a and the two plate portions 12b.

[0078] As shown in FIGS. 20 to 23, specifically, the plate portion 12c has, in addition to the wall portion 12ca, the wall portion 12cb, and the curved portion 12cc, a wall portion 12ce, a wall portion 12cf, and a curved portion 12cg.

[0079] The wall portion 12ca is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0080] The wall portion 12cb is positioned on the -X direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11 and extends in the Y direction. The wall portion 12cb is formed in a plate shape with the X direction as the thickness direction and extends in a direction orthogonal to the X direction. In this embodiment, a recess 12cd is provided in the wall portion 12cb. The recess 12cd is recessed in the -X direction.

[0081] The curved portion 12cc extends across the wall portion 12ca and the wall portion 12cb and connects the wall portion 12ca and the wall portion 12cb. The curved portion 12cc is formed in a curved shape.

[0082] The wall portions 12ce and 12cf are positioned on the -Y direction side with respect to the vehicle component 11 and are arranged side by side in the X direction. The wall portion 12ce is connected to the wall portion 12cb via the curved portion 12cg. The wall portion 12cf is connected to the two plate portions 12b.

[0083] The curved portion 12cg extends across the wall portion 12cb and the wall portion 12ce and connects the wall portion 12cb and the wall portion 12ce. The curved portion 12cg is formed in a curved shape.

[0084] Also, in this embodiment, the plate portion 12d extends in the -X direction from the edge portion on the -Z direction side of the wall portion 12cb of the plate portion 12b. The claw portion 12j is also referred to as an anti-rotation portion.

[0085] In addition, similar to the first embodiment, the bracket 12 is provided with notches 12e to 12g.

[0086] The notch 12e is provided on the +Z direction side of the plate portion 12c between the plate portion 12a and the two plate portions 12b, and is recessed along the Z direction. Specifically, the notch 12e is recessed in the -Z direction. The notch 12e is provided in the plate portion 12c across the wall portions 12ca, 12cb, 12ce, 12cf and the curved portions 12cc, 12cg. That is, the notch 12e is recessed along the Z direction in the portion of the bracket 12 including the curved portions 12cc, 12cg.

[0087] The notches 12f, 12g are provided on the -Z direction side of the plate portion 12c between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b, and are recessed along the Z direction. Specifically, the notches 12f, 12g are recessed in the +Z direction. The notch 12f is provided on the +Y direction side of the plate portion 12d between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b, and is provided across the wall portion 12ca, a part of the wall portion 12cb, and the curved portion 12cc. That is, the notch 12f is recessed along the Z direction in the portion of the bracket 12 including the curved portion 12cc. The notch 12g is provided on the -Y direction side of the plate portion 12d between the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b, and is provided across a part of the wall portion 12cb, the wall portion 12ce, and the curved portion 12cg.

[0088] (Assembly method and mounting method) Next, the assembly method of the vehicle component assembly 1 and the attachment method to the vehicle 100 will be described. In the assembly of the vehicle component assembly 1, the vehicle component assembly 1 is obliquely inserted into the bracket 12 between the plate portion 12a and the two plate portions 12b of the bracket 12, and the end portion of the vehicle component assembly 1 is placed in the concave portion 12cd. Then, the vehicle component assembly 1 is relatively rotated with respect to the bracket 12, and the pin 21g (Fig. 7) of the vehicle component 11 is inserted into the through hole 12ad (Fig. 10) of the bracket 12 for positioning, and the plate portion 12a and the plate portion 12b of the bracket 12 are overlapped with the surfaces 21ca, 21da and the surfaces 21ea, 21fa of the vehicle component 11. Next, the male screw member 13B is coupled to the female screw portion 21cb provided on the surface 21ca of the vehicle component 11. At this time, the circumferential surface of the through hole 12ad is caught by the pin 21g inserted into the through hole 12ad, thereby preventing the bracket 12 from rotating around the vehicle component 11. Next, in the order of the male screw member 13A, the male screw member 13D, and the male screw member 13C, they are coupled to the female screw portions 21db, 21eb, and 21fb. Thereby, the assembly of the vehicle component assembly 1 is completed. Note that the assembly order of the male screw members 13 is not limited to the above.

[0089] The method of attaching the vehicle component assembly 1 to the vehicle 100 is the same as that in the first embodiment.

[0090] (Summary) According to the above configuration, similar to the first embodiment, the vehicle components can be stably attached to the vehicle body in various attachment postures. Further, according to the above configuration, since the end face (edge) of the bracket 12 does not face the harness, even when the bracket 12 and the electronic component (harness) collide, damage to the electronic component can be suppressed.

[0091] In the above embodiment, an example in which the vehicle component assembly 1 is fixed to the vehicle body 101 via the battery carrier 105 is shown, but it is not limited thereto. The vehicle component assembly 1 may be fixed to the vehicle body 101 via a member other than the battery carrier 105, or may be directly fixed to the vehicle body 101.

[0092] In addition, the posture of the vehicle component 11 (vehicle component assembly 1) with respect to the vehicle body 101 is not limited to that shown in the above embodiment, and may be any posture.

[0093] Also, in the above embodiment, an example was shown in which the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 is located within the region R1 connecting the three female screw portions 21cb, 21db, and 21ef, but it is not limited to this. For example, the center of gravity W1 of the vehicle component 11 may be located within a region (hereinafter also referred to as the second region) connecting the four female screw portions 21cb, 21db, 21eb, and 21fb. At this time, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 may be located within the second region in at least two of the line of sight from the +X direction (line of sight along the X direction), the line of sight from the +Y direction (line of sight along the Y direction), and the line of sight from the +Z direction (line of sight along the Z direction). In other words, the center of gravity of the vehicle component 11 may be located within the second region in at least two of the cases when viewed from the +X direction, the +Y direction, and the +Z direction. Also, the relationship between the male screw member 13 and the female screw portions 21cb, 21db, 21eb, and 21fb may be reversed. In this case, the male screw member 13 is provided on the vehicle component 11 side, the shaft portion of the male screw member 13 protrudes from the surfaces 21ca, 21da, 21ea, and 21fa of the vehicle component 11 and is inserted into the through holes 12ac and 12bc of the bracket 12, and the bracket 12 may be coupled by being tightened with a female screw member having the female screw portions 21cb, 21db, 21eb, and 21fb from the outside.

[0094] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described, the above embodiments are presented as examples and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. The above embodiments can be implemented in various other forms, and various omissions, replacements, changes, and combinations can be made without departing from the gist of the invention. The above embodiments and their modifications are included in the scope and gist of the invention, and are also included in the invention described in the claims and its equivalent scope.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0095] 11... Parts for a vehicle, 12... Bracket, 12a... Plate portion (first plate portion), 12b... Plate portion (second plate portion), 12c... Plate portion (third plate portion), 12cc, 12cg... Bent portions, 12e, 12f, 12g... Notches, 13, 13A to 13D... Male screw members, 21... Housing, 21ca, 21da... Surfaces (first surfaces), 21cb, 21db... Female screw portions (first fixing portions), 21ea, 21fa... Surfaces (second surfaces), 21eb, 21fb... Female screw portions (second fixing portions), 100... Vehicle, 101... Vehicle body, W1... Center of gravity.

Claims

1. A vehicle part fixed to a vehicle body via a bracket, comprising: a housing; a first surface provided on the housing, facing a first direction, and on which the bracket is superimposed; a second surface provided on the housing, facing a second direction intersecting the first direction, and on which the bracket is superimposed; at least two first fixing portions provided on the first surface, spaced apart in a third direction intersecting the first direction and the second direction, and to which the bracket is fixed; at least one second fixing portion provided on the second surface, to which the bracket is fixed; and comprising; the two first fixing portions and the one second fixing portion are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity of the vehicle part. Vehicle part.

2. The vehicle part according to claim 1, wherein the two first fixing portions and the one second fixing portion are arranged at positions surrounding the center of gravity of the vehicle part when viewed from at least two of the first direction, the second direction, and the third direction. Vehicle part.

3. The vehicle part according to claim 1 or 2, the bracket, and a plurality of male screw members connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion to the bracket, wherein the bracket has a first plate portion superimposed on the first surface and fastened to the first surface by the male screw member; has a second plate portion superimposed on the second surface and fastened to the second surface by the male screw member; has a curved portion and a third plate portion extending between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and has a notch recessed along the third direction is provided in a portion of the bracket including the curved portion. Vehicle part assembly.

4. The vehicle part according to claim 1 or 2, the bracket, and a plurality of male screw members connecting the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion to the bracket, wherein the bracket has a first plate portion superimposed on the first surface and fastened to the first surface by the male screw member; has a second plate portion superimposed on the second surface and fastened to the second surface by the male screw member; has a curved portion and a third plate portion extending between the first plate portion and the second plate portion; and has an electronic component is located on the first direction side with respect to the first plate portion. Vehicle part assembly. ​

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