Vehicle exterior panel structure and vehicle panel structure

Abstract

The present invention provides a vehicle exterior panel structure that facilitates the connection of inner panels to exterior panels. [Solution] In a vehicle exterior panel structure 100 comprising an exterior panel 101 that forms the design surface of the vehicle and an extension portion 104 connected to the edge 102a of the exterior panel 101, the extension portion 104 is displaceable between a first position A1 which is superimposed on and connected to the exterior panel 101 and a second position A2 which is separated from the first position, and a predetermined fender lining can be connected to the extension portion 104.

Description

Technical Field

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[0001] The present invention relates to an exterior panel structure for a vehicle and a panel structure for a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a structure in which a fender lining is attached to a bumper fascia with mounting screws.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the structure described in Patent Document 1, the bumper fascia has a flange that bends inward in the vehicle width direction from the rear end. In this configuration, if the shape of the bumper fascia or the shape of the fender lining changes due to specifications, the positions of the holes in the bumper fascia and the holes in the fender panel may not align precisely, making it difficult to insert the mounting screws. In this case, it becomes difficult to connect the fender lining (inner panel) to the bumper fascia (exterior panel), and the efficiency of the mounting work decreases.

[0005] In view of such problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a vehicle exterior panel structure that makes it easy to connect an inner panel to an exterior panel.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] To solve the above problems, a typical configuration of the present invention is a vehicle exterior panel structure comprising an exterior panel that forms the design surface of a vehicle and an extension portion connected to the edge of the exterior panel, wherein the extension portion is displaceable between a first position where it is superimposed on and connected to the exterior panel and a second position away from the first position, and a predetermined inner panel can be connected to the extension portion.

[0007] Another representative configuration of the present invention is a vehicle panel structure comprising a first panel forming a design surface of a vehicle, a second panel fixed to the inside of the first panel, and an intermediate section connected to the inside of the second panel, wherein the inner panel is connected to the first panel and the second panel via the intermediate section by connecting a predetermined inner panel to the intermediate section, and the portion where the intermediate section is connected to the second panel is covered from the outside by the first panel. [Effects of the Invention]

[0008] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a vehicle exterior panel structure that facilitates the connection of inner panels to exterior panels. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0009] [Figure 1] This is a perspective view of the front of a vehicle to which the vehicle exterior panel structure according to the first embodiment of the present invention is applied. [Figure 2] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vehicle's exterior panel structure, seen from a diagonal rearward angle. [Figure 3] Figure 2 is a partial end view of the area around the pivot axis of the vehicle exterior panel structure. [Figure 4] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the vehicle's exterior panel structure, seen from a diagonal rearward angle. [Figure 5] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the first exterior panel of the vehicle exterior panel structure, seen from a diagonal rearward angle. [Figure 6] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the structure in which the second panel is attached to the first panel, seen from a diagonal rearward angle. [Figure 7]This figure shows a vehicle panel structure according to a second embodiment of the present invention. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0010] One embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle exterior panel structure comprising an exterior panel forming a design surface of a vehicle and an extension portion connected to the edge of the exterior panel, wherein the extension portion is displaceable between a first position where it is superimposed on and connected to the exterior panel and a second position away from the first position, and a predetermined inner panel can be connected to the extension portion.

[0011] According to the present invention, when displacing the extension portion from the second position to the first position, the position of the extension portion relative to the exterior panel can be adjusted. Because the inner panel can be connected to the exterior panel via such an adjustable extension portion, it becomes easier to adjust the connection position between the inner panel and the exterior panel compared to when the inner panel is connected to the exterior panel without an extension portion, thus making it easier to connect the inner panel to the exterior panel. For this reason, even if the shape or specifications of the exterior panel or the inner panel change, it becomes easier to connect the inner panel and the exterior panel.

[0012] Furthermore, according to the present invention, since the inner panel is connected to the extension portion, the number of connection points for the inner panel on the outer panel can be reduced, and sink marks that would otherwise be formed on the design surface of the outer panel due to the connection points for the inner panel can be prevented.

[0013] The extension portion is preferably displaceable between a first position and a second position by rotating around a predetermined pivot axis along the edge.

[0014] With this structure, the extension can easily be displaced between the first and second positions by a pivot axis that functions as a hinge.

[0015] The extension part may be arranged at a distance from the rotation axis and have an inner panel connection point to which the inner panel is connected.

[0016] According to this structure, when the extension part is in the first position, the inner panel is connected to the inner panel connection point at a position of the extension part that is spaced apart from the rotation axis. Therefore, compared with the case where the inner panel is connected to the rotation axis portion of the extension part, it is possible to prevent affecting the rotation axis.

[0017] The extension part may be arranged at a distance from the rotation axis and have one or more exterior panel connection points that are connected to the exterior panel along the direction in which the extension part rotates.

[0018] According to this structure, at the exterior panel connection point, the extension part is connected to the exterior panel along the direction in which the extension part rotates, so the shearing force applied to the rotation axis is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the rotation axis from breaking or being damaged, and the inner panel can be stably supported.

[0019] The exterior panel connection point may be a concave exterior panel connection point that is recessed toward the exterior panel when the extension part is in the first position.

[0020] According to this structure, since the concave exterior panel connection point of the extension part is close to the exterior panel, when the extension part is rotated and displaced to the first position, the concave exterior panel connection point comes into contact with the exterior panel early. Therefore, the amount of rotation for rotating the extension part can be small.

[0021] The exterior panel includes a first panel that forms a design surface and to which the extension part is connected, and a second panel that is fixed inside the first panel. The inner panel may be connected to the second panel through the extension part in the first position among the exterior panels.

[0022] According to this structure, the extension section is connected exclusively to the second panel of the exterior panels and not to the first panel. Therefore, there is no need to provide a connection point for the extension section on the first panel, and no sink marks occur on the design surface of the first panel.

[0023] The portion of the second panel that connects to the exterior panel connection point of the extension section should be covered from the outside by the first panel.

[0024] With this structure, the portion of the second panel that connects to the extension is hidden by the first panel. Therefore, even if sink marks occur in the second panel, these sink marks will not be exposed on the design surface of the first panel, thus preventing a decrease in design quality.

[0025] The extension section has at least two exterior panel connection points, and the extension section's interior panel connection points are preferably located between two of these exterior panel connection points.

[0026] With this structure, the extension section is supported at two points on the outer panel, and in a stable position, it can stably support the inner panel at the center of those two points.

[0027] The inner panel should be a fender lining. This structure makes it easier to attach the fender lining to the exterior panel.

[0028] Another embodiment of the present invention provides a vehicle panel structure comprising a first panel forming a design surface of a vehicle, a second panel fixed to the inside of the first panel, and an intermediate section connected to the inside of the second panel, wherein the inner panel is connected to the first panel and the second panel via the intermediate section by connecting a predetermined inner panel to the intermediate section, and the portion where the intermediate section is connected to the second panel is covered from the outside by the first panel.

[0029] This structure allows the position of the intermediate section to be adjusted relative to the second panel, and by connecting the inner panel to this adjusted intermediate section, it becomes easier to connect the inner panel to the first panel. Furthermore, the intermediate section is connected to the second panel but not to the first panel. Therefore, there is no need to provide a connection point for the intermediate section on the first panel, and sink marks do not occur on the design surface of the first panel. In addition, with this structure, the part of the second panel that is connected to the intermediate section is hidden by the first panel, so even if sink marks occur on the second panel, these sink marks will not be exposed on the design surface of the first panel, and the aesthetic quality will not be reduced. [Examples]

[0030] (First example) Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values ​​shown in these embodiments are merely illustrative to facilitate understanding of the invention and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In this specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals to avoid redundant explanations, and elements not directly related to the present invention are omitted from the illustrations.

[0031] Figure 1 is a perspective view of the front of a vehicle 150 to which a vehicle exterior panel structure 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied. In Figure 1 and all other drawings, the front-rear direction of the vehicle is indicated by arrows F (Forward) and B (Backward), respectively; the left and right directions in the vehicle width direction are indicated by arrows L (Leftward) and R (Rightward), respectively; and the up and down directions are indicated by arrows U (Upward) and D (Downward), respectively.

[0032] As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 150 is equipped with a vehicle exterior panel structure 100. The vehicle exterior panel structure 100 comprises an exterior panel 101 that forms the design surface of the vehicle and an extension portion 104 connected to the exterior panel 101. The exterior panel 101 has an outer first panel 102 and an inner second panel 103. Part of the first panel 102 and the second panel 103 overlap. In this embodiment, the exterior panel 101 is composed of a first panel 102 and an inner second panel 103, but these may be a single integrated unit as has existed conventionally.

[0033] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle exterior panel structure 100 of Figure 1, viewed from the rear at an oblique angle. As shown in Figure 2, the extension portion 104 is connected to the edge 102a of the first panel 102 of the exterior panel 101. The extension portion 104 is displaceable between a first position A1, where it overlaps and is connected to the exterior panel 101, and a second position A2, where it is separated from the edge 102a of the exterior panel 101, by rotating around a predetermined pivot axis 104x along the edge 102a of the exterior panel 101. The solid line of the extension portion 104 in Figure 2 shows the state of the first position A1. The dashed-dot line of the extension portion 104 in Figure 2 shows the state of the second position A2.

[0034] When the extension portion 104 is in the second position A2, it is positioned below the edge 102a of the exterior panel 101. In this embodiment, the second position A2 is a position rotated 180° around the pivot axis 104x relative to the first position A1. Furthermore, with the extension portion 104 in the second position A2, the exterior panel 101 and the extension portion 104 are integrally molded and manufactured using a mold.

[0035] In this case, since there is no shape that obstructs the movement of the two molds, the front mold and the rear mold of the exterior panel 101, the exterior panel 101 and the extension part 104 can be easily removed from the mold. Note that the second position A2 may be a position rotated at an angle different from 180° around the pivot axis 104x relative to the first position A1.

[0036] Figure 3 is a partial end view of the area around the pivot shaft 104x of the vehicle exterior panel structure 100 shown in Figure 2. As shown in Figure 3, the pivot shaft 104x is positioned on the edge 102a of the lower plate 102m of the first panel 102 of the exterior panel 101. The pivot shaft 104x is formed by bending the plate into a U-shape in cross-section. The thickness of the pivot shaft 104x is thinner than that of the lower plate 102m. The lower plate 102m has connecting holes 102x (see Figure 2) and 102y (see Figure 6) for fixing the fender lining 106 (inner panel).

[0037] Alternatively, instead of this configuration, a hinge may be attached connecting the lower plate 102m of the first panel 102 and the base end of the extension part 104, so that the extension part 104 rotates around a pin. Or, a string-like member may be connected to the lower plate 102m of the first panel 102 and the base end of the extension part 104 so that the extension part 104 is displaced relative to the edge 102a.

[0038] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the vehicle exterior panel structure 100 of Figure 1, taken from a diagonal rearward angle. As shown in Figure 4, by connecting a predetermined fender lining 106 to the extension portion 104 located at the first position A1, the fender lining 106 can be connected to the first panel 102 of the exterior panel 101 via the extension portion 104.

[0039] Now, let's return to Figure 2 and describe the extension section 104. As shown in Figure 2, the extension section 104 has an inner panel connection point 104a. The inner panel connection point 104a is positioned at a distance from the pivot axis 104x in a direction perpendicular to the pivot axis 104x. The inner panel connection point 104a is where the fender lining 106 is connected. The inner panel connection point 104a is a hole into which a bolt is inserted. This inner panel connection point 104a is formed in the plate 104A that constitutes the extension section 104. In addition, the extension section 104 includes plates 104B, 104C and connecting plate 104D, stepped plate 104E, and stepped bulge plate 104F, which will be described later.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, the extension portion 104 has a convex exterior panel connection point 104b and a concave exterior panel connection point 104c, which serve as exterior panel connection points. The convex exterior panel connection point 104b bulges outwards towards the rear when the extension portion 104 is in the first position A1. The concave exterior panel connection point 104c is recessed toward the exterior panel 101 when the extension portion 104 is in the first position A1. The convex exterior panel connection point 104b is a hole into which a bolt is inserted. The concave exterior panel connection point 104c is also a hole into which a bolt is inserted.

[0041] The convex exterior panel connection points 104b and the concave exterior panel connection points 104c are positioned at a distance from the pivot axis 104x. The convex exterior panel connection points 104b and the concave exterior panel connection points 104c are the parts that are connected to the exterior panel 101 in the direction in which the extension part 104 rotates (the direction perpendicular to the surface of the exterior panel 101, and the direction in which the extension part 104 and the exterior panel 101 overlap).

[0042] The convex exterior panel connection point 104b and the concave exterior panel connection point 104c are positioned outward in the vehicle width direction from the pivot axis 104x. In this embodiment, there are two exterior panel connection points, the convex exterior panel connection point 104b and the concave exterior panel connection point 104c, but the embodiment is not limited to this; there may be one, or three or more. The convex exterior panel connection point 104b is formed on plate 104B. The concave exterior panel connection point 104c is formed on plate 104C.

[0043] Furthermore, the extension section 104 has a connecting plate 104D that connects the pivot shaft 104x and the plate 104C. This connecting plate 104D has multiple stepped plates 104D1 to 104D4 with different inclination angles. Because the multiple stepped plates 104D1 to 104D4 have different inclination angles, the overall rigidity of these connecting plates 104D is increased.

[0044] As shown in Figure 2, with the extension portion 104 in the first position A1, plate 104B is positioned on the rear side of the vehicle and plate 104A is positioned on the front side of the vehicle. A stepped plate 104E is formed between plate 104B and plate 104A. The stepped plate 104E is inclined downwards toward the center in the vehicle width direction. As a result, the fender lining 106 comes into contact with this stepped plate 104E, making it difficult for the fender lining 106 to shift in the vehicle width direction.

[0045] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 2, with the extension portion 104 in the first position A1, plate 104C is positioned further forward than plate 104A. Between plate 104A and plate 104C, a stepped bulge plate 104F is formed, which bulges out from plate 104A towards plate 104C and also bulges out towards the rear. The fender lining 106 comes into contact with this stepped bulge plate 104F, making it less likely for the fender lining 106 to shift in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle. In addition, since the stepped bulge plate 104F is provided to connect the inner panel connection point 104a and the concave exterior panel connection point 104c, the rigidity of both is increased.

[0046] Figure 5 is a perspective view of the first panel 102 of the exterior panel 101 of the vehicle exterior panel structure 100 shown in Figure 1, viewed from the rear at an oblique angle. A decorative surface is formed on the front of the first panel 102. On the rear surface of the first panel 102, as shown in Figure 5, fixing parts 102P and 102Q are formed for connecting the extension part 104. The fixing parts 102P and 102Q have holes 102p and 102q. The holes 102p and 102q are used to connect the second panel 103 to the first panel 102.

[0047] Figure 6 is a perspective view from the rear at an oblique angle of the structure in which the second panel 103 is attached to the first panel 102 of Figure 5. The second panel 103 is fixed to the inside of the first panel 102. The fender lining 106 is connected to the inside of the second panel 103 via the extension portion 104, which is in a first position.

[0048] As shown in Figure 6, the second panel 103 has fixing parts 103P, 103R, and 103S for fixing to the first panel 102. Fixing part 103P has holes 103p and 103q into which bolts are inserted. Fixing parts 103R and 103S each have holes 103r and 103s into which bolts are inserted, respectively.

[0049] Hole 103p overlaps with hole 102p of fixing part 102P of the first panel 102 and is fastened with a bolt, connecting the second panel 103 and the first panel 102 at this point. Hole 103s overlaps with hole 102q of fixing part 102Q of the first panel 102 and is fastened with a bolt, connecting the second panel 103 and the first panel 102 at this point. Note that clips may be used instead of bolts.

[0050] Hole 103q overlaps with the convex exterior panel connection point 104b (see Figure 2) of the extension part 104 and is fastened with a bolt, connecting the second panel 103 and the extension part 104 at this point. Hole 103r overlaps with the concave exterior panel connection point 104c (see Figure 2) of the extension part 104 and is fastened with a bolt, connecting the second panel 103 and the extension part 104 at this point. Note that clips may be used instead of bolts.

[0051] The connection point 104b of the extension section 104 to the second panel 103 is covered from the outside by the first panel 102. The connection point 104c of the extension section 104 to the second panel 103 is also covered from the outside by the first panel 102.

[0052] As shown in Figure 2, the inner panel connection point 104a of the extension portion 104 is located between the convex outer panel connection point 104b and the concave outer panel connection point 104c. There may be three or more outer panel connection points, and if there are three or more outer panel connection points, the inner panel connection point 104a may be located between any two of the outer panel connection points. Similarly, there may be two or more inner panel connection points, and if there are three or more inner panel connection points, any one or all of the inner panels may be located between any two of the outer panel connection points.

[0053] Furthermore, if there are three or more exterior panel connection points, the interior panel connection points can be placed inside the area connected by imaginary lines. In this case, it is preferable to place the interior panel connection points in the extension section 104 at positions such that the distance between each exterior panel connection point and the interior panel connection point is equal.

[0054] Next, the process by which a worker manufactures the vehicle exterior panel structure 100 will be described. The worker fixes the second panel 103, shown in Figure 6, to the first panel 102, shown in Figure 5. Then, the worker rotates the extension part 104 around the pivot axis 104x from the state shown by the dashed line in Figure 2 to the state shown by the solid line, thereby fixing the extension part 104 to the second panel 103. The worker then fixes the fender lining 106 to the extension part 104.

[0055] After fixing the fender lining 106, the worker may cut the hinges that make up the pivot shaft 104x, separating the first panel 102 and the extension part 104. However, if the worker leaves the hinges that make up the pivot shaft 104x intact after fixing the fender lining 106, there is an advantage in being able to use the function of the extension part 104 in the next work.

[0056] According to the structure of this embodiment described above, when displacing the extension portion 104 from the second position A2 to the first position A1, the position of the extension portion 104 relative to the exterior panel 101 can be adjusted. Since the fender lining 106 can be connected to the exterior panel 101 via the position-adjustable extension portion 104, it becomes easier to adjust the connection position between the fender lining 106 and the exterior panel 101 compared to when the fender lining 106 is connected to the exterior panel 101 without the extension portion 104, thus making it easier to connect the fender lining 106 to the exterior panel 101. For this reason, even if the shape or specifications of the exterior panel 101 or the fender lining 106 change, it becomes easier to connect the fender lining 106 and the exterior panel 101.

[0057] Furthermore, since the fender lining 106 is connected to the inner panel connection point 104a of the extension portion 104, the number of connection points for the fender lining 106 on the exterior panel 101 can be reduced, and sink marks that would otherwise be formed on the design surface of the exterior panel 101 due to the provision of connection points for the fender lining 106 on the exterior panel 101 can be prevented.

[0058] Furthermore, even if at least one of the exterior panel 101 and the fender lining 106 has at least two specifications, one in which there is no gap between the exterior panel 101 and the fender lining 106 when connected to the other, and one in which there is a gap, in the specification in which there is a gap, the extension part 104 makes it easier to connect the exterior panel 101 and the fender lining 106 in such a way that the gap is filled.

[0059] Furthermore, since the extension portion 104 rotates around a predetermined pivot axis 104x along the edge 102a, it can be displaced between the first position A1 and the second position A2 by the pivot axis 104x, which functions as a hinge. Also, because the extension portion 104 has a pivot axis 104x, it has axial rigidity and is difficult to deform in the axial direction. Therefore, it is easy to connect the fender lining 106 to the extension portion 104.

[0060] Furthermore, when the extension portion 104 is in the first position A1, the fender lining 106 is connected to the inner panel connection portion 104a of the extension portion 104, which is located at a distance above the pivot axis 104x. Therefore, compared to the case where the fender lining 106 is connected to the portion of the extension portion 104 that is the pivot axis 104x, it is possible to avoid affecting the pivot axis 104x.

[0061] Furthermore, since the extension portion 104 is connected to the exterior panel 101 along the direction of rotation of the extension portion 104 at the convex exterior panel connection point 104b and the concave exterior panel connection point 104c, the shear force applied to the pivot shaft 104x is reduced. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the pivot shaft 104x from breaking or being damaged, and the fender lining 106 can be stably supported.

[0062] Furthermore, since the concave exterior panel connection point 104c of the extension portion 104 is close to the exterior panel 101, when the extension portion 104 is rotated to displace it to the first position A1, the concave exterior panel connection point 104c makes contact with the exterior panel 101 early. Therefore, the amount of rotation required to rotate the extension portion 104 is small. Consequently, the extension portion 104 can be easily installed. In addition, stress is distributed across the step between the pivot shaft 104x and the concave exterior panel connection point 104c, which prevents the pivot shaft 104x from breaking or being damaged.

[0063] Furthermore, the extension section 104 is connected exclusively to the second panel 103 of the exterior panel 101 and not to the first panel 102. Therefore, there is no need to provide a connection point for the extension section 104 on the first panel 102, and no sink marks occur on the design surface of the first panel 102.

[0064] Furthermore, since the convex exterior panel connection points 104b and concave exterior panel connection points 104c of the extension portion 104 are hidden by the first panel 102 at the points where they are connected to the second panel 103, even if sink marks occur in the second panel 103, these sink marks will not be exposed on the design surface of the first panel 102, and the aesthetic appeal will not be diminished.

[0065] Furthermore, the extension section 104 is supported at two points on the exterior panel 101, and in a stable position, it can stably support the fender lining 106 at the center of those two points.

[0066] (Second example) Figure 7(a) is a schematic diagram of a vehicle to which the vehicle panel structure 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention is applied. Figure 7(b) is a perspective view of the exterior panel 201 of Figure 7(a) viewed from the rear at an oblique angle. The vehicle panel structure 200 comprises a first panel 202 that forms the design surface of the vehicle, a second panel 203 fixed to the inside of the first panel 202, and an intermediate part 204 connected to the inside of the second panel 203. The first panel 202 and the second panel 203 constitute the exterior panel 201.

[0067] By connecting a predetermined inner panel 206 to the intermediary section 204, the inner panel 206 is connected to the first panel 202 and the second panel 203 via the intermediary section 204, and the portion where the intermediary section 204 is connected to the second panel 203 is covered from the outside by the first panel 202.

[0068] This structure allows the position of the intermediate section 204 to be adjusted relative to the second panel 203, and by connecting the inner panel 206 to the adjusted intermediate section 204, it becomes easier to connect the inner panel 206 to the first panel 202. Furthermore, since the intermediate section 204 is connected to the second panel 203 and not to the first panel 202, there is no need to provide a connection point for the intermediate section 204 on the first panel 202, and no sink marks occur on the first panel 202. In addition, since the part of the second panel 203 that is connected to the intermediate section 204 is hidden by the first panel 202, even if sink marks occur on the second panel 203, these sink marks will not be exposed on the design surface of the first panel 202, and there will be no decrease in design quality.

[0069] In this embodiment, the intermediary section 204 is connected to the first panel 202 and has a hinge. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the intermediary section 204 may be configured not to be connected to the first panel 202 and without a hinge.

[0070] Preferred embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the attached drawings, but it goes without saying that the present invention is not limited to these examples. It is clear to those skilled in the art that various modifications or alterations can be conceived within the scope of the claims, and these will naturally also fall within the technical scope of the present invention.

[0071] Furthermore, the present invention can be implemented by freely combining the inventions described in the claims and examples, regardless of the dependency relationships of the claims. [Industrial applicability]

[0072] The present invention can be used in vehicle exterior panel structures and vehicle panel structures. [Explanation of symbols]

[0073] 100... Exterior panel structure for vehicles, 101... Exterior panels, 102... Panel 1, 102a...edge, 102m…lower board, 102p, 102q...hole, 102P, 102Q...Fixed part, 103... Panel 2, 103p, 103r, 103q...hole, 103P, 103R, 103S...Fixed part, 104... Extension part, 104a...Inner panel connection point, 104b...Convex exterior panel connection point (exterior panel connection point), 104c...Concave exterior panel connection point (exterior panel connection point), 104A, 104B, 104C...board, 104D...Connecting plate, 104E...Step plate, 104F... Stepped bulge plate, 104x... pivot axis, 106...Fender lining (inner panel), 150...vehicles, 200... Vehicle panel structure, 201... Exterior panels, 202…Panel 1, 203... Panel 2, 204...Mediation department, A1...1st position, A2…2nd position

Claims

1. Exterior panels that form the design surface of the vehicle, In a vehicle exterior panel structure comprising an extension portion connected to the edge of the exterior panel, The extension portion is displaceable between a first position where it is superimposed on and connected to the exterior panel, and a second position where it is separated from the first position. The vehicle exterior panel structure is characterized in that a predetermined inner panel can be connected to the extension portion.

2. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the extension portion is displaceable between the first position and the second position by rotating around the axis of a predetermined pivot axis along the edge.

3. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the extension portion is positioned at a distance from the pivot axis and has an inner panel connection portion to which the inner panel is connected.

4. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 2, characterized in that the extension portion has an exterior panel connection portion which is positioned at a distance from the pivot axis and connected to the exterior panel along the direction in which the extension portion rotates.

5. The exterior panel structure for a vehicle according to claim 4, characterized in that the exterior panel connection point is a concave exterior panel connection point that is recessed toward the exterior panel when the extension portion is in the first position.

6. The aforementioned exterior panel is A first panel that forms the design surface and to which the extension portion is connected, The first panel includes a second panel fixed to the inside of the first panel, The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 1, characterized in that the inner panel is connected to the second panel via the extension portion located at the first position of the exterior panel.

7. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 6, characterized in that the portion of the second panel that is connected to the exterior panel connection portion of the extension portion is covered from the outside by the first panel.

8. There are at least two connection points for the exterior panels of the extension section. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to claim 7, characterized in that the inner panel connection point of the extension portion is located between two of the exterior panel connection points.

9. The vehicle exterior panel structure according to any one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the inner panel is a fender lining.

10. A first panel that forms the design surface of the vehicle, A second panel fixed to the inside of the first panel, In a vehicle panel structure comprising an intermediate section connected to the inside of the second panel, By connecting a predetermined inner panel to the aforementioned intermediary, the inner panel is connected to the first panel and the second panel via the intermediary. A vehicle panel structure characterized in that the portion where the intermediary portion is connected to the second panel is covered from the outside by the first panel.

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