Vehicle exterior component

Abstract

To enable suppression of deformation of a flange part during injection molding while applying holding rigidity to a light reflective member, in a vehicle exterior component comprising a housing integrally molded with the light reflective member having the flange part.SOLUTION: An illumination radar cover 1 comprises a diffuse reflector 3a made of a foam material having radio wave permeability, and a resin housing 3b integrally molded with the diffuse reflector 3a. The diffuse reflector 3a has a body part 3a1 having a visible light reflective surface and a flange part 3a2 protruding from an outer edge part of the body part 3a1. The housing 3b has a holding part 3b2 that holds the flange part 3a2, and a base part 3b1 that supports the holding part 3b2. The holding part 3b2 has an exposure recess part 20 cut out so as to expose a part of a surface of the flange part 3a2.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to an exterior part for a vehicle. [Background technology]

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle exterior part including a diffuse reflector made of a foam material. The vehicle exterior part disclosed in Patent Document 1 also includes a cover main body portion disposed opposite the diffuse reflector and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) unit that emits light toward the space between the cover main body portion and the diffuse reflector. The vehicle exterior part disclosed in Patent Document 1 can diffuse light emitted from the LED unit using the diffuse reflector and emit it to the outside from a transparent member, enabling decorative illumination. Furthermore, the vehicle exterior part of Patent Document 1 has a diffuse reflector made of a foam material that is permeable to radio waves, allowing it to be placed in front of a radar unit that detects obstacles around the vehicle using radio waves such as millimeter waves. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2023-173447 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] The vehicle exterior part disclosed in Patent Document 1 requires the support of a diffuse reflector (light-reflecting member) made of a foam material. Therefore, it is conceivable to form a resin housing integrally molded with the light-reflecting member, and have the light-reflecting member supported by the housing. In such a case, for example, a flange portion is provided on the outer edge of the light-reflecting member, and the housing is injection-molded so that the flange portion is enclosed within the housing. However, when the housing is injection-molded, there is a possibility that the flange portion may deform due to the flow of molten resin inside the mold.

[0005] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned problems, and aims to provide a vehicle exterior part that includes a housing integrally molded with a light-reflecting member having a flange portion, which is capable of preventing deformation of the flange portion during injection molding while imparting holding rigidity to the light-reflecting member. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The present invention employs the following configuration as a means for solving the above problems.

[0007] A first aspect of the present invention is an exterior part for a vehicle, comprising a light-reflecting member formed from a foam material having radio wave transparency, and a resin housing integrally molded with the light-reflecting member, wherein the light-reflecting member has a main body portion having a reflective surface for visible light and a flange portion protruding from the outer edge of the main body portion, the housing has a holding portion that holds the flange portion and a base portion that supports the holding portion, and the holding portion has an exposure recess that is cut out to expose a portion of the surface of the flange portion.

[0008] A second aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in the first aspect, the flange portion is annularly arranged to surround the main body portion, and the exposed recesses are provided in multiple locations dispersed in the circumferential direction along the flange portion.

[0009] A third aspect of the present invention adopts a configuration in which, in the first or second aspect, the flange portion has, as the surface, a first surface and a second surface facing in opposite directions, and the retaining portion has, as the exposure recesses, a first exposure recess that exposes a portion of the first surface and a second exposure recess that exposes a portion of the second surface.

[0010] A fourth aspect of the present invention is the third aspect, wherein the housing has a portion where the first exposed recess and the second exposed recess do not overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the present invention, when the housing is integrally molded by injection molding, the surface of the flange portion exposed by the exposing recess comes into contact with a part of the mold inside the mold. Therefore, according to the present invention, the flange portion is supported by a part of the mold, which makes it possible to suppress deformation due to the flow of molten resin, etc. Therefore, according to the present invention, in a vehicle exterior component including a housing integrally molded with a light reflecting member having a flange portion, it is possible to suppress deformation of the flange portion during injection molding while imparting holding rigidity to the light reflecting member. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] 1A and 1B are perspective views showing a schematic configuration of an illumination radar cover according to an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) is a perspective view seen from the front side, and (b) is a rear view. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of an illumination radar cover according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged view of a rear part of the illumination radar cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the front. [Figure 4] FIG. 2 is a partial enlarged view of a rear part of the illumination radar cover according to one embodiment of the present invention, viewed from the rear. [Figure 5] 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA in FIG. 4. [Figure 6] 5 is a cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 taken along line B-B. [Figure 7] 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along CC in FIG. 4. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a vehicle exterior part according to the present invention will now be described with reference to the drawings.

[0014] Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the schematic configuration of an illumination radar cover 1 (exterior part for a vehicle) of this embodiment, where (a) is a perspective view of the illumination radar cover seen from the front side, and (b) is a rear view of the illumination radar cover. Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment. The illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment is provided, for example, at the front of a vehicle, and is positioned on the radar transmission direction side of a radar unit mounted on the vehicle.

[0015] The installation position and installation posture of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment are not particularly limited. That is, the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment can also be installed on the rear or side of the vehicle. The illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment is disposed facing the outside of the vehicle. In the following description, the direction toward the outside of the vehicle is referred to as the front of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, and the direction toward the inside of the vehicle is referred to as the rear of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment.

[0016] For example, as shown in Fig. 2, the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment includes a front part 2, a rear part 3, and an LED unit 4 (light source part). As shown in Fig. 1, the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment is formed by joining the front part 2 and the rear part 3. Although not shown in Fig. 1, the LED unit 4 is disposed in the gap (space A described below) between the front part 2 and the rear part 3, avoiding the radio wave transmission range of the radar unit.

[0017] The front part 2 is a part that forms the front portion of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, the front part 2 has an outer part 2a and a back shot part 2b (back member).

[0018] The outer member 2a is formed in a disk shape, for example, as shown in Fig. 2. The front surface of the outer member 2a is curved so that the center portion bulges forward, and the back surface of the outer member 2a is curved so that the center portion is recessed forward.

[0019] The outer 2a includes, for example, a transparent member and a film member. The transparent member is a member that is transmissive to visible light and supports the film member. The transparent member is formed of, for example, a transparent synthetic resin such as colored transparent PC (polycarbonate) or PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate resin). The front surface of the transparent member is the outer wall surface of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment. If necessary, a hard coat layer is provided on the front surface of the transparent member. This hard coat layer is a transparent coating layer that prevents the surface of the transparent member from being scratched.

[0020] The film member is provided on the back surface of the transparent member. For example, the film member is accommodated inside a mold when the transparent member is injection molded and is integrated with the transparent member. That is, the transparent member is molded integrally with the film member by insert molding or in-mold molding.

[0021] Such a film member is formed by laminating, for example, a transparent substrate and a light-shielding layer. An opening is provided in a portion of the light-shielding layer. Such a light-shielding layer transmits visible light only in the area where the opening is provided. Therefore, when the LED unit 4 emits light, only the area where the opening is provided is visible from outside the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment. This allows patterns and marks to be visible to outsiders.

[0022] The buckshot portion 2b is formed in a circular ring shape with a central opening, as shown in FIG. 2, for example. The buckshot portion 2b can be formed from, for example, AES (acrylonitrile ethylene styrene) resin. The buckshot portion 2b is integrally molded on the edge of the outer member 2a. For example, the outer member 2a is housed inside a mold when the buckshot portion 2b is injection molded, and is integrated with the outer member 2a.

[0023] The backshot portion 2b is formed in a color such as black, and is arranged to cover from the front side a housing 3b (described later) of the rear part 3. In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the backshot portion 2b is arranged to cover the entire housing 3b as seen from the front part 2 side.

[0024] The rear part 3 is a part that forms the rear portion of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment. As shown in Fig. 2, it has a diffusion reflector 3a (light reflecting member) and a housing 3b.

[0025] The diffuse reflector 3a is supported by the housing 3b. The diffuse reflector 3a is disposed facing the rear surface of the front part 2 so as to form a space A (gap). The inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a is a reflective surface for visible light. The inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a diffusely reflects visible light. In this embodiment, the inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a diffusely reflects the visible light emitted from the LED unit 4 and guides it toward the front part 2.

[0026] The diffuse reflector 3a is formed from a foam material that is radio wave transparent. The term "foam material" refers to a material that has been hardened with air bubbles dispersed within it. In other words, the foam material referred to here includes materials using synthetic resins and ceramics. However, it is more preferable to use a synthetic resin foam material, which is easy to process and manufacture. For example, synthetic resin foam materials include polyester foaming agents, polyethylene foaming agents, polystyrene foaming agents, polypropylene foaming agents, polyurethane foaming agents, and polycarbonate foaming agents. The diffuse reflector 3a formed in this manner has a surface that is, for example, a white scattering surface. Therefore, the inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a can be used as a diffuse reflection surface for visible light.

[0027] The gas contained in the foam material may be air. However, the foam material may contain gases other than air. Since such foam material contains many air bubbles inside, it has a dielectric constant closer to that of air compared to ordinary resin materials. Therefore, like air, it has little effect on the radio waves that pass through it.

[0028] In this embodiment, the diffuse reflector 3a can be formed by shaping a sheet-like diffuse reflector 3a. Such a diffuse reflector 3a has a main body portion 3a1 and a flange portion 3a2. The main body portion 3a1 is a portion that reflects visible light and forms the center of the diffuse reflector 3a. The main body portion 3a1 is formed in a container shape that is recessed from the front to the rear.

[0029] The flange portion 3a2 is formed so as to protrude outward from the outer edge of the main body portion 3a1. The flange portion 3a2 is formed so as to protrude radially outward from the main body portion 3a1, which is formed in a substantially circular shape when viewed from the front.

[0030] The flange portion 3a2 is formed in a circular ring shape and is provided continuously along the outer edge of the main body portion 3a1, but the flange portion 3a2 is cut out at the position where the LED unit 4 is to be installed.

[0031] The flange portion 3a2 has a front surface 3a3 (first surface) facing forward and a rear surface 3a4 (second surface) facing rearward. That is, the flange portion 3a2 has the front surface 3a3 and the rear surface 3a4 facing in opposite directions. The front surface 3a3 and the rear surface 3a4 are both part of the surface of the flange portion 3a2.

[0032] In this type of diffusion reflector 3a, the flange portion 3a2 is located at the forefront. In addition, in the diffusion reflector 3a, the main body portion 3a1 is formed so as to bulge rearward from the flange portion 3a2.

[0033] The housing 3b is a resin member integrally molded with the diffusion reflector 3a, and forms the edge of the rear part 3. The housing 3b can be made of, for example, AES resin. The housing 3b is formed by injection molding using a mold 10 (see FIGS. 5 to 7) that houses the diffusion reflector 3a. In other words, the housing 3b is molded integrally with the diffusion reflector 3a by insert molding.

[0034] Fig. 3 is a partial enlarged view of the rear part 3 as seen from the front. Fig. 4 is a partial enlarged view of the rear part 3 as seen from the rear. Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along line AA in Fig. 4. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line BB in Fig. 4. Fig. 7 is a cross-sectional view taken along line CC in Fig. 4. As shown in these figures, the housing 3b has a base 3b1, a holding portion 3b2, and a claw portion 3b3.

[0035] The base portion 3b1 is a portion that supports the holding portion 3b2 from the radially outer side. The base portion 3b1 is formed in an annular shape. The base portion 3b1 is a portion that is welded to the front part 2 (i.e., the buckshot portion 2b), and its front surface is the welded surface.

[0036] The holding portion 3b2 is a portion that holds the flange portion 3a2 of the diffusion reflector 3a, and is provided in an annular shape along the inner edge of the base portion 3b1. The holding portion 3b2 holds the flange portion 3a2 by sandwiching it from the front and rear sides.

[0037] As shown in Fig. 3, the retaining portion 3b2 has a front exposed recess 21 (first exposed recess) cut out to expose a portion of the front surface 3a3 of the flange portion 3a2. A plurality of front exposed recesses 21 are provided and arranged along the annular flange portion 3a2. In other words, a plurality of front exposed recesses 21 are provided dispersedly in the circumferential direction along the flange portion 3a2. Each front exposed recess 21 is recessed from the inner edge toward the outer edge of the retaining portion 3b2.

[0038] As shown in Fig. 3, the protruding portions 30 between two circumferentially adjacent front exposed recesses 21 are formed to protrude radially inward from the base portion 3b1. As shown in Fig. 5, these protruding portions 30 abut against the flange portion 3a2 from the front, preventing the flange portion 3a2 from tilting forward. This maintains the shape of the flange portion 3a2.

[0039] 6 and 7, in this embodiment, the front exposed recess 21 is formed to a size that exposes the entire flange portion 3a2 in the radial direction of the flange portion 3a2. That is, in this embodiment, where the front exposed recess 21 is provided, the entire range of the flange portion 3a2 from the inner edge to the outer edge is exposed.

[0040] 4, the retaining portion 3b2 has a rear exposed recess 22 (second exposed recess) cut out to expose a portion of the rear surface 3a4 of the flange portion 3a2. A plurality of rear exposed recesses 22 are provided and arranged along the annular flange portion 3a2. That is, a plurality of rear exposed recesses 22 are provided dispersedly in the circumferential direction along the flange portion 3a2. Each rear exposed recess 22 is recessed from the inner edge toward the outer edge of the retaining portion 3b2.

[0041] As shown in Fig. 4, the protruding portions 40 between two circumferentially adjacent rear exposed recesses 22 are formed to protrude radially inward from the base portion 3b1. As shown in Fig. 5, these protruding portions 40 abut against the flange portion 3a2 from the rear, preventing the flange portion 3a2 from tilting rearward. This maintains the shape of the flange portion 3a2.

[0042] 6, in this embodiment, the rear exposed recess 22 is formed to a size that does not expose the outer edge of the flange portion 3a2 in the radial direction of the flange portion 3a2. However, the rear exposed recess 22 may be formed to a size that exposes the outer edge of the flange portion 3a2 in the radial direction of the flange portion 3a2.

[0043] The above-described front exposed recess 21 and rear exposed recess 22 are both exposed recesses 20 that expose a portion of the surface of the flange portion 3a2. That is, in this embodiment, the housing 3b has a plurality of exposed recesses 20 on both the front side and the rear side of the flange portion 3a2.

[0044] 7, the housing 3b has a portion where the front exposed recess 21 and the rear exposed recess 22 do not overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the front surface 3a3 and the rear surface 3a4 of the flange portion 3a2 (front-rear direction). In such a portion, at least one of the protruding portion 30 and the protruding portion 40 is in contact with the flange portion 3a2 in the front-rear direction, preventing the flange portion 3a2 from tilting.

[0045] The claws 3b3 are provided to protrude rearward from the holding portion 3b2 and hold the side wall surface of the main body 3a1 of the diffuse reflector 3a. A plurality of such claws 3b3 are arranged at intervals along the base 3b1. Holding the diffuse reflector 3a with these claws 3b3 provides shape-retaining rigidity. These claws 3b3 also improve the overall strength of the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment.

[0046] The LED unit 4 is a unit that emits visible light. The LED unit 4 is supported by the housing 3b. The LED unit 4 includes a light-emitting element that emits light, a substrate on which the light-emitting element is mounted, and the like. For example, a plurality of light-emitting elements are provided. The LED unit 4 emits visible light toward the space A. The LED unit 4 has wiring that is drawn to the outside of the housing 3b through a through-hole (not shown) provided in the housing 3b. The through-hole through which the wiring passes is sealed as necessary.

[0047] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, when visible light is irradiated from the LED unit 4, the irradiated light is diffusely reflected by the inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a in the space A. A portion of the irradiated light diffusely reflected by the inner wall surface of the diffuse reflector 3a is emitted to the outside of the front part 2 for decorative purposes.

[0048] Furthermore, in the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, radio waves emitted from the radar unit sequentially pass through the diffuse reflector 3a, space A, and front part 2, and are emitted from the front of the front part 2 to the outside of the illumination radar cover 1. Furthermore, reflected radio waves heading toward the radar unit sequentially pass through the front part 2, space A, and diffuse reflector 3a, and are received by the radar unit on the back side of the diffuse reflector 3a.

[0049] When manufacturing the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the front part 2 and the rear part 3 are formed separately. When forming the front part 2, first, a transparent member is integrally molded with a film member by insert molding or in-mold molding. This forms the outer 2a. Next, a backshot portion 2b is integrally molded with the outer 2a by insert molding. This forms the front part 2.

[0050] When forming the rear part 3, first, a sheet-like diffusion reflector 3a is formed to form the diffusion reflector 3a. Then, the housing 3b is integrally formed with the diffusion reflector 3a by injection molding. In this way, the rear part 3 is formed.

[0051] 6 and 7, the mold 10 is abutted against the surface of the flange portion 3a2 at the location where the exposed recess 20 is to be provided. That is, the mold 10 is abutted against the front surface 3a3 of the flange portion 3a2 at the location where the front exposed recess 21 is to be provided. Furthermore, the mold 10 is abutted against the rear surface 3a4 of the flange portion 3a2 at the location where the rear exposed recess 22 is to be provided. Therefore, even if the molten resin that is the material for forming the housing 3b flows into the mold 10, deformation of the flange portion 3a2 can be prevented.

[0052] Next, with the LED unit 4 attached to the rear part 3, the front part 2 and the rear part 3 are ultrasonically bonded together. Here, the welding surfaces of the front part 2 and the rear part 3 are brought into contact with each other, and an ultrasonic horn is brought into contact with the back surface of the base 3b1 to apply ultrasonic vibrations. This causes the front part 2 and the rear part 3 to be welded together, and the front part 2 and the rear part 3 are bonded together.

[0053] The illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment as described above includes a diffuse reflector 3a and a housing 3b. The diffuse reflector 3a is made of a foam material that is radio wave transparent. The housing 3b is made of resin and is integrally molded with the diffuse reflector 3a. The diffuse reflector 3a has a main body 3a1 that has a surface that reflects visible light and a flange 3a2 that protrudes from the outer edge of the main body 3a1. The housing 3b has a holding portion 3b2 that holds the flange 3a2 and a base 3b1 that supports the holding portion 3b2. The holding portion 3b2 has an exposing recess 20 that is cut out to expose a portion of the surface of the flange 3a2.

[0054] According to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, when the housing 3b is integrally molded by injection molding, the surface of the flange portion 3a2 exposed by the exposing recess 20 comes into contact with a part of the mold 10 inside the mold 10. Therefore, according to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the flange portion 3a2 is supported by a part of the mold 10, which can prevent deformation due to the flow of molten resin, etc.

[0055] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the flange portion 3a2 is provided in an annular shape so as to surround the main body portion 3a1. The exposing recesses 20 are provided in a dispersed manner in the circumferential direction along the flange portion 3a2.

[0056] According to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, multiple locations of the flange portion 3a2 are supported by parts of the mold 10. Therefore, according to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, deformation of the flange portion 3a2 due to the flow of molten resin or the like can be more reliably suppressed.

[0057] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the flange portion 3a2 has a front surface 3a3 and a rear surface 3a4 that face in opposite directions as surfaces. The holding portion 3b2 has, as exposing recesses 20, a front exposing recess 21 that exposes a part of the front surface 3a3 and a rear exposing recess 22 that exposes a part of the rear surface 3a4.

[0058] According to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, both surfaces of the flange portion 3a2 are supported by a part of the mold 10. Therefore, according to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, deformation of the flange portion 3a2 due to the flow of molten resin or the like can be more reliably suppressed.

[0059] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the housing 3b has a portion where the front exposed recess 21 and the rear exposed recess 22 do not overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the front surface 3a3 and the rear surface 3a4.

[0060] According to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the holding portion 3b2 can be brought into contact with either the front surface 3a3 or the rear surface 3a4 of the flange portion 3a2, which allows the flange portion 3a2 to maintain its shape after manufacture.

[0061] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the housing 3b has claws 3b3 that hold the main body 3a1 of the diffusion reflector 3a. The claws 3b3 are provided so as to protrude from the holding portion 3b2 at locations that avoid the exposure recess 20.

[0062] According to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, the diffusion reflector 3a is held by the claw portions 3b3, so that the shape of the diffusion reflector 3a can be maintained in the illumination radar cover 1 after manufacture.

[0063] Furthermore, the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment is provided with a plurality of claw portions 3b3. Therefore, according to the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, shape-retaining rigidity can be imparted to the diffusion reflector 3a in the illumination radar cover 1 after manufacture.

[0064] The illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment also includes a front part 2 to which the base 3b1 of the housing 3b is fixed from behind and which is capable of transmitting visible light. The illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment also includes an LED unit 4 that irradiates visible light into the gap between the front part 2 and the diffusion reflector 3a.

[0065] In the illumination radar cover 1 of this embodiment, visible light emitted by the LED unit 4 is reflected by the diffusion reflector 3a and can be emitted to the outside via the front part 2 for decorative purposes.

[0066] While the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the accompanying drawings, it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. The shapes and combinations of the components shown in the above-described embodiments are merely examples, and various modifications can be made based on design requirements, etc., without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

[0067] For example, in the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the exposed recess 20 includes the front exposed recess 21 and the rear exposed recess 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the exposed recess 20 includes only one of the front exposed recess 21 and the rear exposed recess 22.

[0068] Furthermore, the present invention can employ the configurations described in the following supplementary notes.

[0069] (Appendix 1) a light reflecting member formed of a foam material having radio wave transparency; a resin housing integrally molded with the light reflecting member; Equipped with The light reflecting member is a main body having a visible light reflecting surface; a flange portion protruding from the outer edge of the main body portion; and The housing includes: a holding portion that holds the flange portion; a base for supporting the holding portion; and The holding portion has an exposing recess cut out to expose a part of the surface of the flange portion. An exterior part for a vehicle.

[0070] (Appendix 2) The flange portion is provided in an annular shape so as to surround the main body portion, The exposing recesses are provided in a plurality in a dispersed manner in the circumferential direction along the flange portion. 2. A vehicle exterior part according to claim 1.

[0071] (Appendix 3) The flange portion has, as the surface, a first surface and a second surface facing in opposite directions, The holding portion has, as the exposing recess, a first exposing recess that exposes a part of the first surface and a second exposing recess that exposes a part of the second surface. 3. A vehicle exterior part according to claim 1 or 2.

[0072] (Appendix 4) The vehicle exterior part according to claim 3, wherein the housing has a portion where the first exposed recess and the second exposed recess do not overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface.

[0073] (Appendix 5) the housing has a claw portion for holding a main body portion of the light reflecting member, The claw portion is provided so as to protrude from the holding portion at a position that avoids the exposed recess. 5. A vehicle exterior part according to any one of claims 1 to 4.

[0074] (Appendix 6) 6. The vehicle exterior part according to claim 5, wherein a plurality of the claw portions are provided.

[0075] (Appendix 7) a front part to which the base of the housing is fixed from behind and which is capable of transmitting the visible light; a light source unit that irradiates the visible light into a gap between the front part and the light reflecting member; Equipped with An exterior part for a vehicle. [Explanation of symbols]

[0076] 1...Illumination radar cover (exterior part for vehicle), 2...Front part, 2a...Outer, 2b...Back shot part, 3...Rear part, 3a...Diffuse reflector (light-reflecting member), 3a1...Main body part, 3a2...Flange part, 3a3...Front surface (first surface), 3a4...Rear surface (second surface), 3b...Housing, 3b1...Base part, 3b2...Holding part, 3b3...Claw part, 4...LED unit (light source part), 10...Mold, 20...Exposing recess, 21...Front-side exposing recess (first exposing recess), 22...Rear-side exposing recess (second exposing recess), 30...Protruding part, 40...Protruding part, A...Space

Claims

1. a light reflecting member formed of a foam material having radio wave transparency; a resin housing integrally molded with the light reflecting member; Equipped with The light reflecting member is a main body having a visible light reflecting surface; a flange portion protruding from the outer edge of the main body portion; and The housing includes: a holding portion that holds the flange portion; a base supporting the holding portion; and The holding portion has an exposing recess cut out to expose a part of the surface of the flange portion. An exterior part for a vehicle.

2. The flange portion is provided in an annular shape so as to surround the main body portion, The exposing recesses are provided in a plurality in a dispersed manner in the circumferential direction along the flange portion.

2. The vehicle exterior part according to claim 1.

3. The flange portion has, as the surface, a first surface and a second surface facing in opposite directions, The holding portion has, as the exposing recess, a first exposing recess that exposes a part of the first surface and a second exposing recess that exposes a part of the second surface.

3. The vehicle exterior part according to claim 1 or 2.

4. 4. The vehicle exterior part according to claim 3, wherein the housing has a portion where the first exposing recess and the second exposing recess do not overlap when viewed from a direction perpendicular to the first surface and the second surface.

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