Trim and Vehicle

Abstract

To provide a trim which can flexibly deal with change and addition of functions of a vehicle.SOLUTION: A trim 2 forms an interior of a vehicle body and has: a function part exposed to the outside; and a wire harness 4 housed therein. The trim may be attached to a portion other than a door part and a portion other than a window part on at least one selected from a group comprising a side surface, an upper surface, a front surface, and a rear surface of a vehicle.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to trim and vehicles. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, wire harnesses have been used in vehicles to electrically connect a power generation unit, a power supply unit, a power supply distributor, etc., to auxiliary devices such as actuators and sensors, an ECU (electronic control unit), etc. Generally, wire harnesses are arranged inside the vehicle so that a current flows to each auxiliary device by electrically connecting a power supply distributor mounted in the engine room or a power supply arranged on the left and right instrument panels to auxiliary devices and ECUs mounted throughout the vehicle.

[0003] In recent years, vehicles have been rapidly becoming more electrified (hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, etc.) and more multi-functional and highly functional (autonomous driving systems, connected cars, etc.). Accordingly, there is a demand for flexible changes to vehicle functions, such as changing existing functions or adding additional functions to a vehicle after the vehicle has been in use. However, because wire harnesses are pre-routed inside the body of the vehicle, it has been difficult to change an already-routed wire harness to a different one or to route a new wire harness inside the vehicle in response to changes in vehicle functions.

[0004] Patent Document 1 (JP 2015-50855 A) discloses a panel with a wire harness including a panel and a wire harness disposed on one main surface of the panel. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] JP 2015-50855 A Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In conventional vehicles, the wire harness is pre-wired in the body of the vehicle, and it was not assumed that the already wire harness would be changed to another one or that a new wire harness would be wired. For this reason, it was not possible to adequately respond to changing the existing functions of the vehicle or adding additional functions to the vehicle. In addition, Patent Document 1 only discloses a panel equipped with a wire harness, etc., and does not assume that the panel will be replaced in response to changes or additions to the vehicle's functions.

[0007] The present invention has been made in view of the above problems. That is, in the present invention, a trim is provided that has a functional part exposed to the outside and a wire harness housed inside, so that the trim can be attached to and detached from the inside of a vehicle. In this way, the present invention aims to provide a trim that can flexibly accommodate changes and additions to vehicle functions. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The present invention has the following embodiments. [1] A trim that constitutes the interior of a vehicle body, A trim having a functional portion exposed to the outside and a wire harness housed inside. [2] The trim described in [1] above, which can be attached to a portion other than the door portion and the window portion of at least a portion of a surface selected from the group consisting of the side, top, front, and rear surfaces of a vehicle. [3] The trim according to [1] or [2] above, wherein the functional part is electrically connected to the wire harness. [4] The trim described in any one of [1] to [3] above, wherein the functional unit is selected from the group consisting of lighting, a refrigerator, a freezer, a ventilation device, and various interfaces. [5] The trim of [1] or [2] above, wherein the functional part is selected from the group consisting of a handrail, a mirror, and a storage box. [6] Vehicles equipped with any one of the trims described in [1] to [5] above. Effect of the Invention

[0009] We can provide trim that can flexibly accommodate changes and additions to vehicle functions. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0010] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to an embodiment is installed inside a vehicle. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to another embodiment is installed inside a vehicle. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to another embodiment is installed inside a vehicle. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to another embodiment is installed inside a vehicle. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0011] The trim constituting the interior of the vehicle body of the present invention has a functional part exposed to the outside and a wire harness housed inside. The trim may have one functional part or may have multiple functional parts. The trim constitutes the interior of the vehicle, and can be installed in advance in the vehicle at the time of manufacture, or can be attached and removed while the vehicle is in use. Therefore, when changing or adding a vehicle function while the vehicle is in use, it is not necessary to replace the entire wire harness or the entire interior, but it can be handled by replacing the trim. In addition, when replacing the trim, the design of the vehicle interior can be changed by replacing it with a trim with a different appearance. Furthermore, since it is possible to change or add a vehicle function or change the interior design just by replacing the trim, it is possible to reduce costs compared to when replacing a new vehicle, replacing the entire wire harness or the entire interior. The trim of one embodiment can be attached to a part other than the door part and the window part on at least one surface selected from the group consisting of the side, top, front, and rear surfaces of the vehicle. In addition, typically, the trim has a connection part so that the trim can be electrically connected to other parts after the trim is replaced. Here, the "front surface of the vehicle" refers to the surface located in the forward direction of the vehicle, the "rear surface of the vehicle" refers to the surface located in the reverse direction of the vehicle, the "side surface of the vehicle" refers to the surface constituting the side portion of the vehicle other than the front and rear surfaces of the vehicle, and the "top surface of the vehicle" refers to the surface constituting the roof of the vehicle. For example, in the case of a vehicle in which there is no distinction between the front and rear directions, one surface in the front and rear directions is regarded as the front surface, and the other surface is regarded as the rear surface.

[0012] The functional part is not particularly limited as long as it is a part that imparts a desired function to the vehicle, and examples of the function include a living function and an electrical function. In one embodiment, the functional part is electrically connected to the wire harness. When the functional part has an electrical function, it is preferable that the wire harness and the functional part are electrically connected, and the wire harness and the functional part cooperate to realize the desired electrical function. In this case, examples of the functional part include a functional part selected from the group consisting of lighting, a refrigerator, a freezer, a ventilation device, and various interfaces (monitors, speakers, switches, connectors, outlets, etc.). In addition, when the functional part is a large functional part such as a refrigerator, a freezer, or a ventilation device, various interfaces (outlets, various piping, etc.) required by these functional parts can also be included in the functional part provided in the trim of the present invention. When various piping, etc. are provided in the trim, waterproofing, corrosion prevention, heat resistance, and other treatments are performed on the wire harness as necessary. In addition, when the functional part has a living function, examples of the functional part include a functional part selected from the group consisting of handrails, mirrors, and storage boxes.

[0013] By attaching the trim of the present invention to a vehicle, a vehicle equipped with replaceable trim can be obtained. The vehicle to which the trim of the present invention is attached is not particularly limited, and examples thereof include hybrid vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, vehicles equipped with an automatic driving system, connected cars, and MaaS (Mobility as a Service) vehicles. In particular, MaaS vehicles are required to flexibly change functions that are not available in conventional vehicles, and the use of the trim of the present invention makes it easy to change and add vehicle functions, so such requests can be fully met. For example, in the case of a mobile store-type vehicle, examples of the functional parts include lighting, monitors, speakers, refrigerators, freezers, ventilation devices, and outlets, and antibacterial materials, highly reflective materials, and the like can be used as materials for the trim. In the case of a kitchen car, examples of the functional parts include lighting, speakers, refrigerators, freezers, monitors, ventilation devices, and outlets, and the like can be used as materials for the trim. In the case of a mobile office, examples of the functional parts include lighting, monitors, speakers, network devices, and outlets.

[0014] An example of a trim according to an embodiment installed on a vehicle will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. Note that the trim of the present invention and the vehicle equipped with the trim are not limited to the following example. In addition, each component shown in the following example includes components that a person skilled in the art can easily imagine and components that are substantially the same.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to an embodiment is installed in a vehicle. As shown in FIG. 1A, the outer periphery of a vehicle 1 is composed of a front surface 1a, a side surface 1b, and a rear surface 1c, and a window portion 3A and a door portion 3B are arranged on each surface. A trim 2 according to an embodiment is installed as an interior material between the window portion 3A and the door portion 3B on the side surface 1b. FIG. 1B is an enlarged view of a portion P in FIG. 1A, in which a wire harness 4 is arranged inside the trim 2 and is electrically connected to wiring such as a power supply main line or a power supply branch line arranged outside the trim 2 via a connection portion 5. In addition, a socket 6 is provided in the trim 2 as a functional portion. FIG. 1C is an enlarged view of the socket 6 in FIG. 1B.

[0016] FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example in which a trim according to another embodiment is installed inside a vehicle. As shown in FIG. 2A, a trim 2 according to one embodiment is installed as an interior material between a window portion 3A and a door portion 3B on a side surface 1b of a vehicle 1. FIG. 2B is an enlarged view of a portion P in FIG. 2A, in which a wire harness 4 is routed inside the trim 2 and is electrically connected via a connection portion 5 to wiring such as a power main line or a power branch line routed outside the trim 2. In addition, the trim 2 is provided with a monitor 7 as a functional portion. FIG. 2C is an enlarged view of the monitor 7 in FIG. 2B.

[0017] The vehicle 1 shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 shows an example of application to a mobile store, a kitchen car, a mobile office, etc., but the vehicle 1 is not limited to these, and the trim of the present invention can be used in a wide variety of vehicles. FIG. 3 shows an example of a trim according to another embodiment installed in a wagon, and FIG. 4 shows an example of a modified trim according to another embodiment installed in a minibus. In FIG. 3, the vehicle 1 is a wagon for transporting people and goods, and in FIG. 4, the vehicle 1 is a minibus for transporting people. As shown in FIG. 3A, the trim 2 according to one embodiment is installed as an interior material between the door parts 3B on the side of the wagon 1. FIG. 3B is an enlarged view of the portion P in FIG. 3A, and FIG. 3C is an enlarged view of the monitor 7 in FIG. 3B. Also, FIG. 4B is an enlarged view of the portion P in FIG. 4A, and FIG. 4C is an enlarged view of the stop button 8 in FIG. 4B. Note that, even in the minibus of FIG. 4, other functional parts such as an outlet and a monitor may be provided in the trim 2 as in the other examples. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1 vehicle 2 Trim 3A Window 3B Door section 4 Wire Harness 5 Connection 6 Power Outlets 7 Monitor 8 Stop button

Claims

1. A vehicle equipped with a trim that constitutes the interior of the vehicle body, The trim has a functional portion exposed to the outside and a wire harness housed therein, A vehicle configured such that the trim having different functional parts can be replaced by installing and removing the trim inside the vehicle, thereby enabling vehicle functions to be changed and / or added without having to purchase a new vehicle.

2. 2. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the trim is attachable to a portion other than a door portion and a portion other than a window portion on at least one surface selected from the group consisting of a side surface, a top surface, a front surface, and a rear surface of the vehicle.

3. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the functional unit is electrically connected to the wire harness.

4. The vehicle according to claim 1 , wherein the functional unit is selected from the group consisting of a lighting unit, a refrigerator, a freezer, a ventilation system, and various interfaces.

5. The vehicle according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the functional part is selected from the group consisting of a handrail, a mirror, and a storage box.

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