Lower part fitting structure of deflector device

Abstract

To provide a lower part fitting structure of a deflector device 5 for a sunroof which can extend vehicle width direction both sides of a rectifier member 80 toward rear side and moreover can restrain assembly defect from being generated when assembling a long lower part fitting member 60 to a frame 3 over the vehicle width direction both sides which are attached to a lower part of the rectifier member 80 in assembly process.SOLUTION: A lower part fitting structure of a deflector device comprises: a lower part fitting member 60 provided with a pressing force part 63 that pressurizes against a direction which positions an upper part of a lock plate part 62 to lock position for convex parts 31d, 34d provided on a second vertical wall part 31c at assembly completion position; and stationary parts 31a, 34a which include first vertical wall parts 31b, 34b which protrude upwards and second vertical wall parts 31c, 34c which protrude from position spaced apart from an opening rather than the first vertical wall parts 31b, 34b upwards.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present disclosure relates to a lower mounting structure for a deflector device provided on a roof of a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] Deflector devices mounted on the roof of a vehicle have been known for some time. The deflector device includes a mesh member (a rectifying member) that rectifies wind during driving to prevent wind from being drawn into the vehicle cabin, and a lower support member that attaches the lower portion of the mesh member to the roof. When the sunroof device is in the open position, the mesh support can be moved upward to deploy the mesh member above the top surface of the roof. When the sunroof device is in the closed position, the mesh support can be moved downward to store the mesh member.

[0003] In the deflector device of Patent Document 1, the lower support member that attaches the lower part of the mesh member to the roof side has a lower plate portion extending in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle, a front plate portion extending upward from the front end of the lower plate portion, and an upper plate portion extending rearward from the upper end of the front plate portion, and has a cross-sectional shape that is open rearward. The lower part of the mesh member is inserted into the open part of the lower support member and is held inside the lower support member by blades attached to the lower end of the mesh member.

[0004] In the deflector device of Patent Document 2, the mesh member is provided so that both sides of the mesh member in the vehicle width direction are bent rearward. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Korean Publication No. 2020 / 0077644 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 7202799 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] Incidentally, adopting a structure in which both sides of the mesh member in the vehicle width direction are bent rearward, as in Patent Document 2, is thought to enhance the streamlining effect and improve the effectiveness of the deflector device in suppressing wind entrainment, but if it is desired to further improve comfort when the roof is open, it is desirable to extend both sides of the mesh member in Patent Document 2 in the vehicle width direction further rearward.

[0007] However, if the mesh member is to be bent rearward on both sides in the vehicle width direction and then extended further rearward, it is necessary to extend both sides of the lower support member in the vehicle width direction rearward as much as the mesh member.

[0008] Here, the structure of Patent Document 1 is known as a structure for a lower support member of a mesh member, but in the structure of Patent Document 1, the lower plate portion and the upper plate portion extend in the front-to-rear direction, so if, for example, the lower support member is extruded in a straight line and then bent rearward to extend it significantly rearward to reduce costs, it would be difficult to achieve such bending because the lower plate portion and the upper plate portion extend in the front-to-rear direction. Therefore, it is difficult to extend both sides in the vehicle width direction rearward significantly while keeping the cross-sectional shape of the lower support member of Patent Document 1. To solve this problem, the lower support member must be molded from the beginning to have a shape that is bent rearward, which means that the simple, low-cost extrusion molding described above cannot be adopted, resulting in higher costs.

[0009] An object of the present disclosure is to make it possible to attach an airflow straightening member having both sides extending rearward in the vehicle width direction to a frame at low cost and without it becoming detached. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] The first aspect is based on a lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, which is mounted to a frame having a front frame component extending along the front edge of an opening formed in the roof of the vehicle and corner components extending from both sides of the front frame component in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle, and which includes a straightening member that is switched between an deployed state and a stored state in response to the opening and closing of a lid that opens and closes the opening. The lower mounting structure for the deflector device includes a lower mounting member formed to extend along the front frame component and the corner components and connected to a lower end of the straightening member to mount the straightening member to the frame, and a fixing portion provided on the frame to fix the lower mounting member to the front frame component and the corner components. The fixing portion has a first vertical wall portion and a second vertical wall portion that protrude upward and are spaced apart in the radial direction of the opening. The lower mounting member has a base portion that extends in the vertical direction along one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion and to which the lower part of the straightening member is fixed, and a locking plate portion that extends upward from the lower part of the base portion toward the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion, and is assembled to the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion from their distal ends toward their proximal ends. The other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion has a protrusion that protrudes in the direction toward the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion and that locks from above onto the upper end of the locking plate portion of the lower mounting member in the assembly completion position. The lower mounting member is characterized by having a pressing portion that presses the upper part of the locking plate portion so as to position it in an engagement position with the protrusion in the assembly completion position.

[0011] With this configuration, because the base plate portion of the lower mounting member extends in the up-down direction rather than the front-rear direction, both sides in the vehicle width direction can be easily bent rearward after the lower mounting member is, for example, extruded. Furthermore, when the lower mounting member is attached to the fixed part, the lower mounting member is inserted between the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion, so the upper part of the locking plate portion falls in a direction approaching the base plate portion, but when the assembly is complete, the pressing portion prevents the locking plate portion from falling toward the base plate portion.

[0012] The second aspect is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the pressing portion allows elastic deformation of the locking plate portion so that the upper part of the locking plate portion moves in a direction approaching the base portion before reaching the assembly completion position.

[0013] With this configuration, the front surface of the upper part of the locking plate comes into contact with the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion before reaching the assembly completion position, and the locking plate portion moves toward the base portion while elastically deforming, making assembly easier. Then, the moment the locking plate reaches a position below the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the assembly completion position, it collides with force into the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion on which the convex portion is formed. The vibration or tactile response at the time of this collision provides a sense of control, making it easy for the assembler to know that assembly of the lower mounting member is complete, and assembly errors are less likely to occur.

[0014] A third aspect is characterized in that in the first aspect, the pressing portion is formed in the middle portion of the base portion in the up-down direction.

[0015] With this configuration, the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion and the base portion can be maintained constant, so that the upper part of the locking plate portion can be securely locked into the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the completed assembly position, thereby reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0016] A fourth aspect is characterized in that in the third aspect, the pressing portion is positioned so as to correspond to a middle portion of the locking plate portion in the up-down direction.

[0017] With this configuration, the pressing portion abuts against the vertically intermediate portion of the locking plate, so that the upper portion of the locking plate can be displaced toward the base portion, with the abutment point between the locking plate and the pressing portion as a fulcrum, and at the completed assembly position, the tip of the locking plate collides forcefully with the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion on which the convex portion is formed. The vibration or tactile response at the time of this collision provides a sense of moderation.

[0018] A fifth aspect is characterized in that in the first aspect, the pressing portion is formed on the locking plate portion.

[0019] With this configuration, the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion and the base portion can be maintained constant, so that the upper part of the locking plate portion can be securely locked into the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the completed assembly position, thereby reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0020] The sixth aspect is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the vertical middle portion of the base portion has a pressing protrusion that protrudes toward the locking plate portion, and the pressing portion is composed of the pressing protrusion.

[0021] With this configuration, the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion and the base portion can be maintained constant, so that the upper part of the locking plate portion can be securely locked into the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the completed assembly position, thereby reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0022] The seventh aspect is characterized in that, in the first aspect, the vertical intermediate portion of the base plate portion has a pressing bent portion bent toward the side approaching the locking plate portion, and the pressing portion is composed of the pressing bent portion.

[0023] With this configuration, the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion and the base portion can be maintained constant, so that the upper part of the locking plate portion can be securely locked into the convex portion formed on the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the completed assembly position, thereby reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0024] The eighth aspect is characterized in that, in the third aspect or any one of the fifth to seventh aspects, when the locking plate portion or the base plate portion abuts against the pressing portion, the distance from the surface of the base plate portion facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion to the upper end of the locking plate portion is greater than the distance from the surface of the base plate portion facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion to the surface of the locking plate portion facing the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the location where the locking plate portion or the base plate portion abuts against the pressing portion.

[0025] With this configuration, the lower mounting member is inserted into the fixed portion in a press-fit manner, so that at the completed assembly position, the tip of the locking plate collides forcefully with the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion on which the convex portion is formed. The vibration or tactile response at the time of this collision provides a sense of moderation.

[0026] The ninth aspect is based on a lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device that is mounted to a frame having a front frame component extending along the vehicle front edge of an opening formed in the roof of the vehicle and corner components extending toward the vehicle rear from both sides of the front frame component in the vehicle width direction, and that includes a straightening member that is switched between an deployed state and a stored state in response to the opening and closing of a lid that opens and closes the opening. The lower mounting structure for the deflector device includes a lower mounting member that is formed to extend along the front frame component and the corner components and is connected to a lower end of the straightening member to mount the straightening member to the frame, and a fixing portion that is provided on the frame and fixes the lower mounting member to the front frame component and the corner components. The fixing portion has a first vertical wall portion that protrudes upward and is provided intermittently in the circumferential direction of the frame, and a second vertical wall portion that protrudes upward from a position farther from the opening than the first vertical wall portion. The lower mounting member has a base portion that extends in the up-down direction along the first vertical wall portion and to which the lower part of the rectifying member is fixed, and a locking portion that extends upward from the lower part of the base portion toward the side approaching the second vertical wall portion, and is assembled to the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion from their distal ends toward their proximal ends. The second vertical wall portion is formed with a convex portion that protrudes in the direction approaching the opening and locks from above with the upper end of the locking portion of the lower mounting member in the assembled position. At least in an area of ​​the lower mounting member where the first vertical wall portion is not present, a deformation suppressing portion is provided that suppresses deformation of the lower mounting member in a direction away from the second vertical wall portion.

[0027] With this configuration, the lower mounting member extends in the up-down direction rather than the front-rear direction, so both sides in the vehicle width direction can be easily bent rearward. Also, the deformation suppression portion provided in at least the region of the lower mounting member where the first vertical wall portion is not present suppresses deformation of the lower mounting member in a direction away from the second vertical wall portion, so the lower mounting member can be reliably assembled to the fixed portion in the assembly process, reducing the occurrence of assembly defects.

[0028] A tenth aspect is characterized in that in the ninth aspect, the deformation suppressing portion is a thick portion formed so as to connect the lower portion of the base plate portion and the locking portion.

[0029] According to this configuration, the lower part of the base plate portion and the locking portion are formed so as to be continuous by the thick portion, so that deformation of the lower mounting member in a direction away from the second vertical wall portion can be effectively suppressed.

[0030] An eleventh aspect is characterized in that in the tenth aspect, the thick portion is provided with a hollowed-out portion.

[0031] With this configuration, the lower mounting member can be formed with a constant thickness, which reduces dimensional changes in the lower mounting member caused by shrinkage due to cooling after molding. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the lower mounting member from deforming in a direction away from the second vertical wall portion, at least in the region where the first vertical wall portion does not exist, and reduce the occurrence of assembly defects. [Effects of the Invention]

[0032] According to this aspect, since both sides of the airflow straightening member in the vehicle width direction can be extended toward the rear, the airflow straightening effect can be improved, and the deflector device can be more effectively prevented from drawing in wind. Furthermore, in the assembly process, when the lower part of the airflow straightening member is attached to the long lower attachment member that extends across both sides in the vehicle width direction, assembly defects can be prevented, and the occurrence of defective products can be reduced. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0033] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view of the roof of a vehicle with the lid in a fully closed state. [Figure 2] 2 is a perspective view of the roof of the vehicle with the lid fully open. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is an enlarged perspective view of the frame and the main part of the deflector device. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the front frame, the corner cover, and the deflector device. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is an enlarged plan view of the main part of the frame. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VI-VI in FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a front view of the corner cover. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a right side view of the corner cover. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a right side view of the deflector device. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a plan view of the deflector device. [Figure 12] 12 is a cross-sectional view of the lower mounting member taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 11 according to the first embodiment. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the first modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the second modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the third modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the fourth modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the fifth modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the sixth modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 19]FIG. 19 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the seventh modification of the first embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the second embodiment. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the first modification of the second embodiment. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12 according to the second modification of the second embodiment. [Figure 23] FIG. 23 is a view corresponding to FIG. 12B, showing a state in which a convex portion is formed on the first vertical wall portion. [Figure 24] FIG. 24 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5, showing a state in which the vertical wall portions are provided continuously. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXV-XXV in FIG. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view taken along line XXVI-XXVI in FIG. [Figure 27] FIG. 27 is a view equivalent to FIG. 25B when the separation distance between the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion is large. [Figure 28] FIG. 28 is a view corresponding to FIG. 5, showing a state in which the corner portion is integrally formed with the front frame-constituting portion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0034] A deflector device 5 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure will be described below. For convenience of explanation, the front side in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle will be referred to as the "front," the rear side as the "rear," the left side in the width direction of the vehicle as the "left," and the right side as the "right." The following description of the preferred embodiment is essentially merely illustrative and is not intended to limit the present invention, its applications, or its uses.

[0035] (Overall configuration of sunroof device) The deflector device 5 is applied to a sunroof 1. As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the sunroof 1 is attached to a roof 2 of a vehicle.

[0036] The roof 2 is composed of an outer panel 21 and an inner panel (not shown) that covers the outer panel 21 from the inside of the vehicle compartment. A space is formed between the outer panel 21 and the inner panel. A substantially rectangular opening 21a is formed in the outer panel 21, while a substantially rectangular interior opening 22a is formed in the inner panel so as to correspond to the opening 21a in the outer panel 21.

[0037] The sunroof 1 comprises a frame 3 arranged on the upper (outer) surface of the inner panel, an opening / closing mechanism 23 arranged in front of the frame 3, a lid 4 driven by the opening / closing mechanism 23, and a deflector device 5 arranged on the front end side of the frame 3.

[0038] The opening / closing mechanism 23 includes a push-pull cable 24 and a drive motor 25 that drives the push-pull cable 24. The push-pull cable 24 is laid between the front frame component 31 and both guide rails 32. The push-pull cable 24 is connected to the lid 4 via a slider (not shown). The drive motor 25 is attached to the front frame component 31.

[0039] The lid 4 has a substantially rectangular, translucent glass panel 41 and a weatherstripping 42 attached to the periphery of the glass panel 41. The lid 4 slides in the fore-and-aft direction of the vehicle body to open and close the opening 21a. The lid 4 is configured to be movable between a fully closed position shown in FIG. 1 and a fully open position shown in FIG. 2. When the lid 4 is in the fully closed position, the periphery of the lid 4 comes into close contact with the edge of the opening 21a in the outer panel 21. When the lid 4 starts to open from the fully closed position, the rear end of the lid 4 sinks below the fully closed position. As the opening operation continues, the lid 4 in this state moves rearward. When the lid 4 is in the fully open position, the entire lid 4 sinks below the outer panel 21, opening the opening 21a.

[0040] As shown in Figures 2 to 5, the frame 3 is formed in a frame shape along the opening edge of the interior opening 22a of the inner panel. The frame 3 has a front frame component 31 that extends in the vehicle width direction along the front edge of the opening 21a in a plan view, guide rails 32 that are provided on both vehicle width outer sides of the opening 21a so as to extend in the front-rear direction, and corner components 34 that extend from both vehicle width directional sides of the front frame component toward the rear of the vehicle. The corner components 34 have corner covers 33 on their upper surfaces that have the corner components 34 provided thereon. The guide rails 32 on both the left and right sides and the corner covers 33 on both the left and right sides are configured symmetrically. The corner covers 33 are components that change the extension direction of the lower mounting member 60 from left and right to rearward.

[0041] As shown in FIG. 5, the front frame component 31 is provided with a front fixing portion 31a that fixes the lower mounting member 60 to the front frame component 31. The front fixing portion 31a has a front first vertical wall portion 31b and a front second vertical wall portion 31c. The front first vertical wall portion 31b stands upright, protruding upward and discontinuously in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) along the front frame component 31 (i.e., the front edge of the opening 21a). The front second vertical wall portion 31c stands upright, protruding upward from a position farther from the opening 21a than the front first vertical wall portion 31b, and stands upright and discontinuously at least in an area where the front first vertical wall portion 31b is not present, as viewed from the opening 21a. The front second vertical wall portion 31c is formed with a front convex portion 31d having a cross-sectional eave shape that protrudes in a direction approaching the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the opening 21a and engages with the lower mounting member 60 from above when the lower mounting member 60 reaches the assembly completion position shown in Figure 4.

[0042] As shown in FIGS. 5 to 9, the corner portion 34 is provided with a corner-side fixing portion 34a that fixes the lower mounting member 60 to the corner portion 34. The corner-side fixing portion 34a has a corner-side first vertical wall portion 34b and a corner-side second vertical wall portion 34c. The corner-side first vertical wall portions 34b are provided on both sides of the front frame-constituting portion 31 in the vehicle width direction, protruding upward and intermittently in the curved direction along the corner portion 34 (i.e., the corner portion of the opening 21a) toward the rear of the vehicle. The corner-side second vertical wall portions 34c protrude upward from a position farther from the opening 21a than the corner-side first vertical wall portions 34b, and are provided intermittently at least in an area where the corner-side first vertical wall portions 34b are not present, as viewed from the opening 21a. The corner side second vertical wall portion 34c is formed with a corner side protrusion 34d that protrudes in a direction approaching the corner side first vertical wall portion 34b or the opening 21a and engages the lower mounting member 60 from above when it is in the assembly completion position.

[0043] The deflector device 5 is configured so that when the lid 4 moves rearward, the deflector body 52, which is urged upward by the elasticity of the arm 51, extends above the front edge of the opening 21a (see FIG. 2). In this state, the deflector body 52 functions as a windshield. That is, the deflector device 5 prevents wind from entering the vehicle through the opening 21a and reduces wind noise. When the lid 4 is in the fully closed position, the deflector body 52 is stored below the lid 4.

[0044] (Detailed structure of the deflector device) The detailed structure of the deflector device 5 will be described with reference to Fig. 2 and Figs. 10 to 12. The deflector device 5 includes a pair of arms 51 and a deflector body 52 that deploys the airflow rectifying member 80 by the pair of arms 51 until it reaches a position above the upper surface of the roof 2. As shown in Fig. 2, the rear end of each arm 51 is supported by each guide rail 32. The front end of each arm 51 is connected to both left and right ends of the deflector body 52.

[0045] Deflector body 52 extends in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) along front frame constituent portion 31 (i.e., the front edge of opening 21a), and extends from both sides of front frame constituent portion 31 in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle along corner portions 34. Deflector body 52 has an upper support member 53 extending in the vehicle width direction along front frame constituent portion 31, a rectifying member 80 held between upper support member 53 and lower mounting member 60, and a lower mounting member 60 formed to extend along front frame constituent portion 31 and corner portions 34, and connected to a lower end of rectifying member 80 to mount rectifying member 80 to frame 3.

[0046] The airflow regulating member 80 extends in the vehicle width direction along the front frame constituent portion 31 and the corner portion 34, and has the function of regulating the airflow while the vehicle is running. The airflow regulating member 80 is made of, for example, synthetic fiber with fine air vents formed therein.

[0047] (Lower mounting structure) 10 and 11, the lower mounting member 60 is connected to the lower end of the rectifying member 80. The lower mounting member 60 has a base plate portion 61 fixed to the back side (rear surface) of the rectifying member 80, and a locking plate portion 62 folded back upward and to the front side from the lower end of the base plate portion 61. The locking plate portion 62 engages with the frame 3, thereby fixing the lower mounting member 60 to the frame 3.

[0048] The lower mounting member 60 extends in the vehicle width direction along the front frame constituent part 31 so as to correspond to the upper support member 53. The lower mounting member 60 is connected to the lower end of the airflow straightening member 80. The lower mounting member 60 is an extrusion molded product made of a bendable elastic member, and has a uniform cross-sectional shape in the longitudinal direction.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B , the lower mounting member 60 includes a base plate portion 61 that extends vertically along the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner first vertical wall portion 34b and to which the lower portion of the flow straightening member 80 is fixed, and a locking plate portion 62 that extends upward from the lower portion of the base plate portion 61 toward the front second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner second vertical wall portion 34c. The thickness of the base plate portion 61 and the thickness of the locking plate portion 62 are both approximately constant from top to bottom. The thickness of the locking plate portion 62 is smaller than the thickness of the base plate portion 61. The upper end of the locking plate portion 62 is located below the upper end of the base plate portion 61, and the angle between the base plate portion 61 and the locking plate portion 62 after extrusion molding is formed to be less than 90°.

[0050] The base plate 61 is provided with a pressing portion 63 that presses the upper portion of the locking plate 62 in a direction to position the upper portion of the locking plate 62 at the assembly completion position so as to engage with the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d, while allowing elastic deformation of the locking plate 62 so that the upper portion of the locking plate 62 approaches the base plate 61 before the assembly completion position is reached. The pressing portion 63 is formed continuously in the longitudinal direction within a range that abuts against the locking plate 62 on the base plate 61. The tip portion of the pressing portion 63 forms a curved surface, and the flat portion of the locking plate 62 abuts against this curved surface.

[0051] The pressing portion 63 is formed in the vertical middle of the base plate portion 61, and has a pressing protrusion 63a that protrudes from the base plate portion 61 on the side closer to the locking plate portion 62. The dimension by which the pressing protrusion 63a protrudes from the base plate portion 61 is set so that when the locking plate portion 62 abuts against the pressing portion 63 or the pressing protrusion 63a, the distance from the surface of the base plate portion 61 facing the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner first vertical wall portion 34b to the upper end of the locking plate portion 62 is slightly larger than the distance between the front first vertical wall portion 31b and the front second vertical wall portion 31c, or the distance between the corner first vertical wall portion 34b and the corner second vertical wall portion 34c. Furthermore, when the locking plate portion 62 or the base plate portion 61 abuts against the pressing portion 63 or the pressing protrusion 63a, the distance from the surface facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion of the base plate portion 61 to the upper end of the locking plate portion 62 is formed to be greater than the distance from the surface facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion of the base plate portion 61 to the surface facing the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion of the locking plate portion 62 at the portion where the locking plate portion 62 or the base plate portion 61 abuts against the pressing portion 63.

[0052] 12B, the locking plate 62 and the pressing portion 63, and the locking plate 62 and the second vertical wall are shown as being in contact with each other, but they do not necessarily abut depending on the distance between the first vertical wall and the second vertical wall. Also, while FIG. 12B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0053] The lower mounting member 60 is formed with a first groove 65 and a second groove 66. The first groove 65 is formed above the base plate portion 61, on a surface of the base plate portion 61 facing the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner first vertical wall portion 34b. The second groove 66 is formed in a connecting portion 64 that connects the base plate portion 61 and the lower end of the locking plate portion 62. The cross sections of the first groove 65 and the second groove 66 are formed in an arc shape. The first groove 65 serves as a mark for the position where the flow straightening member 80 is sewn. The formation of the second groove 66 makes it easier to fold the lower mounting member 60 along the second groove 66.

[0054] In the front frame component 31, the lower mounting member 60 is attached to the front fixing portion 31a from top to bottom from the distal ends of the front first vertical wall portion 31b and the front second vertical wall portion 31c toward the proximal ends. In the corner portion 34, the lower mounting member 60 is attached to the corner fixing portion 34a from top to bottom from the distal ends of the corner first vertical wall portion 34b and the corner second vertical wall portion 34c toward the proximal ends. After assembly, the distal end of the locking plate portion 62 is elastically deformed and conforms to the front second vertical wall portion or the corner second vertical wall portion in the assembled position. The front first vertical wall portion 31b and the corner first vertical wall portion 34b correspond to the first vertical wall portion in this embodiment. The front second vertical wall portion 31c and the corner second vertical wall portion 34c correspond to the second vertical wall portion in this embodiment.

[0055] (Effects of the first embodiment) With this configuration, the base plate portion 61 of the lower mounting member 60 extends vertically rather than longitudinally, making it easier to bend both vehicle widthwise sides of the lower mounting member 60 rearward. Furthermore, before reaching the assembly completion position, the upper portion of the locking plate portion 62 contacts the front-side convex portion 31d or the corner-side convex portion 34d and elastically deforms while moving toward the base plate portion 61. At the assembly completion position, the locking plate portion 62 collides forcefully with the front-side second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner-side second vertical wall portion 34c the moment it is positioned below the front-side convex portion 31d or the corner-side convex portion 34d. This allows the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion 62 and the base plate portion 61 to be maintained constant. The vibration or tactile response during this collision provides a sense of control, allowing the upper portion of the locking plate portion 62 to be securely locked onto the front-side convex portion 31d or the corner-side convex portion 34d at the assembly completion position. This makes it easy for the assembler to know when assembly is complete, reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0056] (Modification 1 of Embodiment 1) 13A and 13B, pressing portion 63 may have pressing bent portion 63b in which base portion 61 is bent on the side approaching locking plate portion 62. With this configuration, the distance between the tip of locking plate portion 62 and base portion 61 can be maintained constant, so that the upper portion of locking plate portion 62 can be reliably locked onto front-side protrusion 31d or corner-side protrusion 34d at the assembly completion position, reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0057] Alternatively, the surface of the pressing bent portion 63b facing the locking plate portion 62 may be curved. With this configuration, the locking plate portion 62 or the base plate portion 61 abutting against the pressing bent portion 63b can be gently elastically deformed along the curved surface of the pressing bent portion 63b when attaching the lower mounting member 60 to the front fixing portion 31a or the corner fixing portion 34a. In other words, plastic deformation due to localized deformation is less likely to occur, so the assembler can easily feel a sense of control through vibration or tactile feedback caused by the tip of the locking plate portion 62 forcefully impacting the front second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner second vertical wall portion 34c at the completed assembly position. While FIG. 13B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0058] (Other Modifications of the First Embodiment) 14A and 14B show Modification 2. The pressing portion 63 may be formed continuously in the longitudinal direction in the area of ​​the locking plate 62 that abuts against the base plate 61, or the pressing portion 63 may have a pressing protrusion 63a where the locking plate 62 protrudes on the side closer to the base plate 61. This configuration allows the distance between the tip of the locking plate 62 and the base plate 61 to be maintained constant, so that the upper part of the locking plate 62 can be reliably locked onto the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d at the completed assembly position, reducing the occurrence of defective products. Note that while FIG. 14B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0059] 15A and 15B show a third modification. The pressing portion 63 may have a pressing protrusion 63a in which the base portion 61 is raised on the side closer to the locking plate portion 62. This configuration allows the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion 62 and the base portion 61 to be maintained constant, so that the upper portion of the locking plate portion 62 can be reliably locked onto the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d at the completed assembly position, reducing the occurrence of defective products. Note that while FIG. 15B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0060] 16A and 16B show a fourth modification. The pressing portion 63 may be formed continuously in the longitudinal direction in the area of ​​the locking plate portion 62 that abuts against the base plate portion 61, or the pressing portion 63 may have a pressing protrusion 63a formed by raising the locking plate portion 62 on the side closer to the base plate portion 61. This configuration allows the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion 62 and the base plate portion 61 to be maintained constant, thereby ensuring that the upper portion of the locking plate portion 62 is securely engaged with the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d at the completed assembly position, reducing the occurrence of defective products. Note that while FIG. 16B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0061] 17A and 17B show a fifth modification. The pressing portion 63 may be formed continuously in the longitudinal direction in the area of ​​the locking plate 62 that abuts against the base plate 61, or the pressing portion 63 may have a pressing bent portion 63b in which the locking plate 62 is bent on the side closer to the base plate 61. This configuration allows the distance between the tip of the locking plate 62 and the base plate 61 to be maintained constant, so that the upper portion of the locking plate 62 can be reliably locked onto the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d at the completed assembly position, reducing the occurrence of defective products. Note that while FIG. 17B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0062] 18A and 18B show a sixth modification. The pressing portion 63 may be formed continuously in the longitudinal direction in the area of ​​the locking plate 62 that abuts against the base plate 61, or the pressing portion 63 may have a thick pressing portion 63c on the side closer to the base plate 61, in which the thickness of the locking plate 62 increases toward the tip. This configuration maintains a constant distance between the tip of the locking plate 62 and the base plate 61, ensuring that the upper portion of the locking plate 62 is securely engaged with the front protrusion 31d or the corner protrusion 34d at the completed assembly position, reducing the occurrence of defective products. Note that while FIG. 18B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0063] 19 shows a seventh modified example. The pressing portion 63 may have a thick pressing plate portion 63c on the side approaching the locking plate portion 62, in which the thickness of the base portion 61 increases toward the upper end of the base portion 61. With this configuration, the distance between the tip of the locking plate portion 62 and the base portion 61 can be kept constant, so that the upper portion of the locking plate portion 62 can be reliably locked onto the front-side protrusion 31d or the corner-side protrusion 34d at the assembly completion position, reducing the occurrence of defective products.

[0064] (Embodiment 2) As shown in Figures 20A and 20B, in at least the area of ​​the lower mounting member 60 where the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner first vertical wall portion 34b is not present, a deformation suppression portion 73 having a thick portion 73a formed to connect the lower part of the base portion 61 and the engaging portion 72 may be provided to suppress deformation of the lower mounting member 60 in a direction away from the front second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner second vertical wall portion 34c.

[0065] With this configuration, the base plate portion 61 of the lower mounting member 60 can be extended in the up-down direction rather than the front-rear direction, making it easier to bend both sides of the lower mounting member 60 in the vehicle width direction rearward. Furthermore, the deformation suppression portion 73, which is provided in at least an area of ​​the lower mounting member 60 where the front-side first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner-side first vertical wall portion 34b is not present and which is formed so that the lower part of the base plate portion 61 and the locking portion 72 are continuous by the thick-wall portion 73a, suppresses deformation of the lower mounting member 60 in a direction away from the front-side second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner-side second vertical wall portion 34c. Therefore, deformation of the lower mounting member 60 in a direction away from the front-side second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner-side second vertical wall portion 34c can be effectively suppressed during the assembly process. Therefore, the lower mounting member 60 can be reliably assembled to the front-side fixing portion 31a or the corner-side fixing portion 34a, reducing the occurrence of assembly defects. Although FIG. 20B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner fixing portion 34a, the front fixing portion 31a has the same structure.

[0066] (Modification 1 of Embodiment 2) As shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, the thick-walled portion 73a may have a lightening portion 73b. The lightening portion 73b may be a hollow portion, a cavity, or the like. This configuration allows the lower mounting member 60 to be formed with a consistent thickness, thereby reducing dimensional changes in the lower mounting member 60 due to shrinkage caused by cooling after molding. Therefore, deformation of the lower mounting member 60 away from the front-side second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner-side second vertical wall portion 34c can be suppressed, at least in the region where the front-side first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner-side first vertical wall portion 34b is not present, thereby reducing the occurrence of assembly defects. Note that while FIG. 21B shows a cross-sectional view of the corner-side fixing portion 34a, the front-side fixing portion 31a has a similar structure.

[0067] (Modification 2 of Embodiment 2) 22, the lightening hole 73b may be formed up to the upper end side of the base plate portion 61. With this configuration, the lower mounting member 60 can be formed with a constant thickness, thereby reducing dimensional changes in the lower mounting member 60 caused by shrinkage due to cooling after molding. Therefore, at least in the region where the front first vertical wall portion 31b or the corner first vertical wall portion 34b is not present, the lower mounting member 60 can be prevented from deforming in a direction away from the front second vertical wall portion 31c or the corner second vertical wall portion 34c, thereby reducing the occurrence of assembly defects.

[0068] As shown in FIG. 23, the convex portion may be formed on the first vertical wall portion.

[0069] Although not shown, a second vertical wall portion may be provided upright relative to the first vertical wall portion at a position closer to the opening 21a.

[0070] 24 to 27, the first and second vertical walls may be continuous from the front fixing portion to the corner fixing portion, and the convex portion may be discontinuously formed from the first or second vertical wall. FIG. 27 shows a case where the distance between the first and second vertical walls at the corner is greater than the distance between the first and second vertical walls at the corner shown in FIG. 25B. In this case, the locking plate 62 and the second vertical wall do not abut. Thus, depending on the distance between the first and second vertical walls, the locking plate 62 and the pressing portion 63, and the locking plate 62 and the second vertical wall at the front frame component 31 and the corner 34 do not necessarily abut.

[0071] In addition, in the embodiment of the present disclosure, the corner portion 34 is provided on a corner cover 33 formed as a separate member from the front frame component 31 and the guide rail 32, but may also be formed on the front frame component 31 as shown in Figure 28. [Industrial Applicability]

[0072] As described above, the present invention is useful for a lower mounting structure of a deflector device. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 1. Sunroof 2 Roof 21a opening 3 frames 31 Front frame component 31a Front fixing part 31b Front first vertical wall part 31c Front 2nd vertical wall part 31d Front convex part 34 Corner section 34a Corner side fixing part 34b Corner side first vertical wall 34c Corner side second vertical wall 34d Corner side convex part 4 Lid 5 Deflector device 60 Lower mounting member 61 Circuit board section 62 Locking plate 63 Pressing section 63a Pressing convex part 63b Pressurized bending part 73 Deformation suppression section 73a Thick wall part 73b Hollowed-out section 80 Straightening member

Claims

1. A lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, the lower mounting structure including a front frame component extending along a front edge of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle, and a frame having corner portions extending from both sides of the front frame component in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle, the straightening member being switched between an expanded state and a stored state in accordance with the opening and closing operation of a lid that opens and closes the opening, a lower mounting member formed to extend along the front frame-constituting portion and the corner portion, and connected to a lower end of the airflow rectifying member to mount the airflow rectifying member to the frame; a fixing portion provided on the frame for fixing the lower mounting member to the front frame constituent portion and the corner portion, The fixing portion is The opening has a first vertical wall portion and a second vertical wall portion that protrude upward and are spaced apart from each other in the radial direction of the opening, The lower mounting member is a base plate portion extending in the up-down direction along one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion and to which a lower portion of the rectifying member is fixed, and a locking plate portion extending upward from the lower portion of the base plate portion toward the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion; the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion are assembled from their distal ends toward their proximal ends, a protrusion is formed on the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion, the protrusion protruding in a direction approaching one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion and adapted to engage from above with an upper end of the locking plate portion of the lower mounting member in an assembly completion position; The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device is characterized in that the lower mounting member is provided with a pressing portion that presses the upper part of the locking plate portion so that it is positioned in the locking position with the convex portion when the assembly is completed.

2. 2. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 1, A lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, characterized in that the pressing portion allows elastic deformation of the locking plate portion so that the upper part of the locking plate portion moves toward the base portion before reaching the assembly completion position.

3. 2. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 1, 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device, wherein the pressing portion is formed in the vertically intermediate portion of the base plate portion.

4. 4. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 3, 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device, wherein the pressing portion is positioned so as to correspond to a vertically intermediate portion of the locking plate portion.

5. 2. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 1, 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device, wherein the pressing portion is formed on the locking plate portion.

6. 2. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 1, A lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, characterized in that the vertical middle portion of the base plate portion has a pressing protrusion protruding on the side approaching the locking plate portion, and the pressing portion is constituted by the pressing protrusion.

7. 2. The sunroof deflector device lower mounting structure according to claim 1, A lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, characterized in that the vertical intermediate portion of the base plate portion has a pressing bent portion bent toward the locking plate portion, and the pressing portion is constituted by the pressing bent portion.

8. 8. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device according to claim 3 or any one of claims 5 to 7, 10. A sunroof deflector device according to claim 9, wherein the lower end of the sunroof deflector device is formed so that, when the locking plate portion or the base plate portion abuts against the pressing portion, the distance from the surface of the base plate portion facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion to the upper end of the locking plate portion is greater than the distance from the surface of the base plate portion facing one of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion to the surface of the locking plate portion facing the other of the first vertical wall portion or the second vertical wall portion at the position where the locking plate portion or the base plate portion abuts against the pressing portion.

9. A lower mounting structure for a sunroof deflector device, the lower mounting structure including a front frame component extending along a front edge of an opening formed in a roof of a vehicle, and a frame having corner portions extending from both sides of the front frame component in the vehicle width direction toward the rear of the vehicle, the straightening member being switched between an expanded state and a stored state in accordance with the opening and closing operation of a lid that opens and closes the opening, a lower mounting member formed to extend along the front frame-constituting portion and the corner portion, and connected to a lower end of the airflow rectifying member to mount the airflow rectifying member to the frame; a fixing portion provided on the frame for fixing the lower mounting member to the front frame constituent portion and the corner portion, The fixing portion is a first vertical wall portion that protrudes upward and is provided intermittently in the circumferential direction of the frame; and a second vertical wall portion that protrudes upward from a position farther from the opening than the first vertical wall portion, The lower mounting member is a base portion extending in the up-down direction along the first vertical wall portion and to which a lower portion of the rectifying member is fixed; and a locking portion extending upward from the lower portion of the base portion toward a side approaching the second vertical wall portion; the first vertical wall portion and the second vertical wall portion are assembled from their distal ends toward their proximal ends, a protrusion formed on the second vertical wall portion that protrudes in a direction approaching the opening and that engages from above with an upper end of the engaging portion of the lower mounting member that is in an assembly completion position; a deformation suppression portion provided in at least an area of ​​the lower mounting member where the first vertical wall portion is not present, the deformation suppression portion suppressing deformation of the lower mounting member in a direction away from the second vertical wall portion.

10. 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device according to claim 9, 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device, wherein the deformation suppressing portion is a thick portion formed so as to connect the lower portion of the base plate portion and the engaging portion.

11. 11. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device according to claim 10, 10. The lower mounting structure of a sunroof deflector device, wherein a hollow portion is provided in the thick portion.

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