Mounting structure and window regulator

Abstract

To provide a mounting structure capable of suppressing the occurrence of rattling when a carrier plate is raised and lowered.SOLUTION: A mounting structure is configured to mount a carrier plate 3 to a guide rail 2, in which the guide rail 2 has a rail body section 20, a first vertical wall section 21, and a second vertical wall section 22. The first vertical wall section 21 is disposed at a first end section 20a. The second vertical wall section 22 is disposed at a second end section 20b. The carrier plate 3 has a plate body section 30, a first insertion groove section 34, a second insertion groove section 38, and a first elastic claw 42. The plate body section 30 is disposed facing the rail body section 20. The first insertion groove section 34 is disposed in the plate body section 30, and the first vertical wall section 21 is inserted into the first insertion groove section. The second insertion groove section 38 is disposed in the plate body section 30, and the second vertical wall section 22 is inserted into the second insertion groove section. The first elastic claw 42 is disposed in the first insertion groove section 34 and comes into contact with the first vertical wall section 21.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a mounting structure and a window regulator. [Background technology]

[0002] BACKGROUND ART A window regulator is used as a device for raising and lowering a window glass of a vehicle (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The window regulator disclosed in Patent Document 1 includes a carrier plate that holds the window glass, a cable connected at one end to the carrier plate, a drum connected at the other end of the cable, and a drive motor that rotates the drum. The drive motor rotates the drum, winding or unwinding the cable, which raises or lowers the carrier plate and thereby raises or lowers the window glass.

[0004] The first and second side wall portions of the guide rail are slidably fitted into the first and second guide grooves formed in the carrier plate, thereby supporting the carrier plate on the guide plate so that the carrier plate can be raised and lowered. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-204944 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] However, for example, in the case of window glass with a shape that does not have much support from the sash, the support force from the sash is weak, and the window glass may rotate when raised or lowered. When the window glass rotates in this way, the carrier plate also rotates with the window glass, and the gap between the carrier plate and the guide rail causes rattle when the carrier plate is raised or lowered.

[0007] The present disclosure aims to provide a mounting structure and a window regulator that can suppress rattle when a carrier plate is raised or lowered. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The mounting structure disclosed herein is a mounting structure for mounting a carrier plate to a guide rail, the guide rail having a rail main body, a first standing wall, and a second standing wall. The first standing wall is disposed at a first end in the width direction of the rail main body. The second standing wall is disposed at a second end opposite the first end in the width direction of the rail main body. The carrier plate has a plate main body, a first insertion groove, a second insertion groove, and a first elastic claw. The plate main body is disposed opposite the rail main body. The first insertion groove is disposed in the plate main body, and the first standing wall is inserted into it. The second insertion groove is disposed in the plate main body, and the second standing wall is inserted into it. The first elastic claw is disposed in the first insertion groove and contacts the first standing wall.

[0009] The window regulator of the present disclosure includes a guide rail, a carrier plate, a cable, a cable guide, and a drum. The carrier plate is movably attached to the guide rail and holds the window glass. One end of the cable is connected to the carrier plate and pulls the carrier plate in a predetermined direction. The cable guide changes the direction of the cable. The other end of the cable is connected to the drum and winds or unwinds the cable that is routed around the cable guide. The guide rail has a rail main body portion, a first standing wall portion, and a second standing wall portion. The first standing wall portion is located at a first end in the width direction of the rail main body portion. The second standing wall portion is located at a second end opposite the first end in the width direction of the rail main body portion. The carrier plate has a plate main body portion having a first insertion groove portion, a second insertion groove portion, and a first elastic claw. The plate main body portion is located opposite the rail main body portion. The first insertion groove is located in the plate main body portion and the first standing wall portion is inserted into the plate main body portion. The second insertion groove is disposed in the plate body, and the second upright wall is inserted into the second insertion groove. The first elastic claw is disposed in the first insertion groove and contacts the first upright wall. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a mounting structure and a window regulator that can suppress the occurrence of rattle when the carrier plate is raised and lowered. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0011] [Figure 1] 1 is a perspective view showing a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 2] 1 is a perspective view showing a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 3A] 1A and 1B are diagrams showing a carrier plate and a guide rail of a window regulator 1 according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 3B] 1A and 1B are diagrams illustrating a carrier plate of a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows and showing only the guide rail 2 between DD in FIG. 3A. FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a carrier plate of a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, in which a guide rail 2 is indicated by a two-dot chain line. [Figure 6] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a carrier plate of the window regulator according to the embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 7A] 1 is a perspective view showing the vicinity of a first insertion groove portion and a second insertion groove portion of a carrier plate of a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 7B] 1 is a perspective view showing the vicinity of a first insertion groove portion and a second insertion groove portion of a carrier plate of a window regulator according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. [Figure 8A] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows DD in FIG. 3A. [Figure 8B] 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows between E and E in FIG. 3A. [Figure 8C] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows between FF in FIG. 3A. [Figure 8D] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow between the GGFs in FIG. 3A. [Figure 8E] FIG. 3B is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows HH in FIG. 3A. [Figure 9] FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrow II. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Below, a window regulator will be described with reference to the drawings as an example of an object moving device according to the present disclosure, along with a mounting structure for mounting a carrier plate to a guide rail. Note that the embodiment shown below is merely an example, and the object moving device and mounting structure are not limited to the following embodiment.

[0013] (Window Regulator 1 Overview) The window regulator 1 is disposed on the door panel of a vehicle door. The window regulator 1 is a mechanism for raising and lowering a window glass W (an example of a movable object) of the vehicle. Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the window regulator 1 attached to the vehicle, as viewed from the outside of the vehicle. Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the window regulator 1 attached to the vehicle, as viewed from the inside of the vehicle.

[0014] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the window regulator 1 includes a guide rail 2, a carrier plate 3 (an example of a moving member), a cable guide 4, a drive unit 5, and cables 6 and 7.

[0015] The guide rail 2 is arranged along the direction in which the window glass W (only a portion of which is shown by a dotted line) moves up and down. The guide rail 2 is a member that guides the carrier plate 3 in the direction in which the window glass W moves up and down.

[0016] The carrier plate 3 holds the lower end of the window glass W. The carrier plate 3 is a member that engages with the guide rail 2 and is slidably guided in the lifting and lowering direction of the window glass W. The carrier plate 3 moves up and down along the guide rail 2.

[0017] The cable guide 4 changes the direction of movement of the cable 6. The cable guide 4 is disposed at the upper end of the guide rail 2. The cable guide 4 is, for example, a pulley.

[0018] The drive unit 5 winds and unwinds the cables 6 and 7. The drive unit 5 is disposed at the lower end of the guide rail 2. The drive unit 5 is provided with a drum (not shown), to which the ends of the cables 6 and 7 are connected.

[0019] The up-down direction when the cable guide 4 is attached to the vehicle is indicated by A. Within the up-down direction A, the upward direction toward the cable guide 4 is indicated by arrow A1, and the downward direction toward the drive unit 5 is indicated by arrow A2. Furthermore, the front-to-rear direction of the vehicle when the cable guide 4 is attached to the vehicle is indicated by B. Within the front-to-rear direction B, the forward direction is indicated by arrow B1, and within the front-to-rear direction B, the rearward direction is indicated by arrow B2. Furthermore, the width direction of the vehicle, which is perpendicular to the up-down direction A and the front-to-rear direction B, is indicated by C. Within the vehicle width direction C, the inward direction when the cable guide 4 is attached to the vehicle is indicated by arrow C1, and the outward direction is indicated by arrow C2.

[0020] The cable 6 is an elevation cable for raising the carrier plate 3. One end of the cable 6 is connected to the carrier plate 3. The cable 6 extends upward from the carrier plate 3, is wound around the cable guide 4, and extends downward from the cable guide 4. The other end of the cable 6 is connected to the drum.

[0021] The cable 7 is a lowering cable for lowering the carrier plate 3. One end of the cable 7 is connected to the carrier plate 3. The cable 7 extends downward from the carrier plate 3. The other end of the cable 7 is connected to the drum.

[0022] The cables 6 and 7 may be known cables made by twisting together a plurality of metal wires or resin fiber wires.

[0023] The drive unit 5 includes a drum (not shown), a motor 12, a drum housing 13, and a motor housing 14. The ends of cables 6 and 7 are connected to the drum. The drum winds and unwinds the cables 6 and 7. The motor 12 rotates the drum. The motor 12 is rotatable forward and reverse, rotating the drum forward and reverse. This causes the cables 6 and 7 connected to the drum to be wound onto or unwound from the drum. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the motor 12 is integrally formed with the motor housing 14. The output shaft (not shown) of the motor 12 is connected to the drum via a reduction mechanism (not shown) disposed in the motor housing 14, rotating the drum. The drum housing 13 houses the drum. The drum housing 13 and the motor housing 14 are fastened together with fastening members such as bolts.

[0024] (Guide rail 2) The guide rail 2 supports the carrier plate 3 so that it can move up and down. As shown in Figs. 1 and 2, the guide rail 2 is formed along the up-down direction A. The guide rail 2 is curved so as to bulge outward in the outward direction C2. Fig. 3A is a diagram showing the vicinity of the carrier plate 3 of the window regulator 1. Fig. 3B is a diagram showing the carrier plate 3. Fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along the arrows showing only the guide rail 2 between DD in Fig. 3A.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 4, the guide rail 2 has a rail main body portion 20, a first standing wall portion 21, a second standing wall portion 22, a first extending portion 23, and a second extending portion 24.

[0026] The rail main body 20 is a plate-shaped portion arranged parallel to the front-rear direction B. The rail main body 20 is formed along the up-down direction A. The rail main body 20 is curved so as to bulge outward in the outward direction C2. The rail main body 20 has a first end 20a arranged on the front side in the front-rear direction B1 in the front-rear direction B (an example of the width direction of the rail main body), and a second end 20b arranged on the rear side in the rearward direction B2. As shown in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 4, a central portion 20c of the rail main body 20 between the first end 20a and the second end 20b is arranged along the front-rear direction B.

[0027] The first standing wall portion 21 is disposed at a first end portion 20a in the front-rear direction B (an example of the width direction) of the rail main body 20. The first standing wall portion 21 extends from the end of the rail main body 20 on the front direction B1 side toward the outward direction C2. The first standing wall portion 21 is disposed perpendicular to the rail main body 20. The first end portion 20a of the rail main body 20 is curved so as to protrude toward the inward direction C1 and is connected to the first standing wall portion 21.

[0028] The second standing wall portion 22 is disposed at a second end portion 20b of the rail main body 20 in the front-rear direction B. The second standing wall portion 22 extends from the end of the rail main body 20 on the rearward B2 side toward the outward direction C2. The second standing wall portion 22 is disposed perpendicular to the rail main body 20. The second standing wall portion 22 is disposed opposite the first standing wall portion 21 in the front-rear direction B. The second end portion 20b of the rail main body 20 is curved so as to protrude toward the inward direction C1 and is connected to the second standing wall portion 22.

[0029] The first standing wall portion 21, the rail main body portion 20, and the second standing wall portion 22 form a fitting portion 25 that fits into the fitted portion 55 of the carrier plate 3.

[0030] The first extending portion 23 extends from the first standing wall portion 21 to the opposite side to the rail main body portion 20 in the front-rear direction B. The first extending portion 23 extends from the end of the first standing wall portion 21 on the outward direction C2 side toward the front direction B1. The first extending portion 23 is formed parallel to the rail main body portion 20.

[0031] The second extending portion 24 extends from the second standing wall portion 22 to the opposite side from the rail main body portion 20 in the front-rear direction B. The second extending portion 24 extends from the end of the second standing wall portion 22 on the outward direction C2 side toward the rear direction B2. The second extending portion 24 is formed parallel to the rail main body portion 20.

[0032] (Carrier Plate 3) 5 is a perspective view showing the carrier plate 3, in which the guide rails 2 are indicated by two-dot chain lines. FIG.

[0033] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the carrier plate 3 has a plate main body portion 30, an ascending cable end accommodating portion 31, a descending cable end accommodating portion 32, a support portion 33, a first insertion groove portion 34, a side wall portion 35, first locking claws 36, 37, a second insertion groove portion 38, a side wall portion 39, second locking claws 40, 41, a first elastic claw 42, a second elastic claw 43, and a clamping portion 44.

[0034] (Plate main body 30) 5 and 6, the plate main body 30 has a generally inverted triangular shape. When the carrier plate 3 is attached to the guide rail 2, the plate main body 30 is disposed opposite the rail main body 20, as shown in Fig. 5. The plate main body 30 is disposed on the outward direction C2 side of the rail main body 20.

[0035] (Ascending cable end storage section 31, descending cable end storage section 32) As shown in Figure 6, an end of a cable 6 (see Figure 1) is attached to the ascending cable end housing 31. The cable 6 extends upward from the ascending cable end housing 31. An end of a cable 7 (see Figure 1) is attached to the descending cable end housing 32. The cable 7 extends downward from the descending cable end housing 32.

[0036] The ascending cable end accommodating portion 31 and the descending cable end accommodating portion 32 are arranged near the center of the carrier plate 3 in the front-to-rear direction B. The ascending cable end accommodating portion 31 is arranged on the front direction B1 side of the descending cable end accommodating portion 32.

[0037] (Support part 33) The support portions 33 are provided at the end of the carrier plate 3 on the forward B1 side and the end on the rearward B2 side. The support portions 33 are provided with support holes into which fastening members are inserted to fasten the window glass W to the support portions 33. In this way, the carrier plate 3 supports the window glass W.

[0038] (First insertion groove portion 34) FIG. 7A is a perspective view showing the vicinity of the first insertion groove portion 34 and the second insertion groove portion 38. FIG. 7B is a perspective view showing the vicinity of the first insertion groove portion 34 and the second insertion groove portion 38 from a different angle than in FIG. 7A. FIG. 8A is a cross-sectional view taken along the line DD in FIG. 3A. FIG. 8B is a cross-sectional view taken along the line EE in FIG. 3A. FIG. 8C is a cross-sectional view taken along the line FF in FIG. 3A. FIG. 8D is a cross-sectional view taken along the line GG in FIG. 3A. FIG. 8E is a cross-sectional view taken along the line HH in FIG. 3A. FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line II in FIG. 8E.

[0039] 7A and 7B, the first insertion groove 34 is disposed in the plate main body 30. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 9, the first standing wall 21 and the first extending portion 23 of the guide rail 2 are inserted into the first insertion groove 34. As shown in FIG. 3A, the first insertion groove 34 is disposed on the forward direction B1 side of the ascending cable end housing portion 31.

[0040] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the first insertion groove portion 34 has an upper groove portion 51 and a lower groove portion 52. The upper groove portion 51 and the lower groove portion 52 are arranged vertically side by side with a predetermined space S1 between them in the vertical direction A. The upper groove portion 51 is formed along the vertical direction A. The lower groove portion 52 is formed along the vertical direction A.

[0041] 8B, the upper groove portion 51 includes a groove portion 511 in which the first standing wall portion 21 is disposed, and a groove portion 512 in which the first extending portion 23 is disposed. The groove portion 511 has an opening on the inner side (C1) and is formed toward the outer side (C2). The groove portion 512 is formed from the end of the groove portion 511 on the outer side (C2) toward the front side (B1).

[0042] 8D , the lower groove portion 52 includes a groove portion 521 in which the first standing wall portion 21 is disposed, and a groove portion 522 in which the first extending portion 23 is disposed. The groove portion 521 has an opening on the inner side (C1) and is formed toward the outer side (C2). The groove portion 522 is formed from the end of the groove portion 521 on the inner side (C1) toward the front side (B1).

[0043] (Side wall portion 35) As shown in Fig. 6, the side wall portion 35 constitutes a side wall on the rear direction B2 side of the first insertion groove portion 34. As shown in Figs. 8B and 8D, the side wall portion 35 protrudes from the surface 30a of the plate main body portion 30 facing the rail main body portion 20. The side wall portion 35 protrudes inward from the plate main body portion 30 in the inward direction C1. The side wall portion 35 is disposed on the rear direction B2 side of the first standing wall portion 21.

[0044] 6 and 7A, the side wall portion 35 extends in the up-down direction A. The side wall portion 35 has a side surface 350 disposed on the first standing wall portion 21 side. The side surface 350 includes a first side surface portion 351, a second side surface portion 352, and a third side surface portion 353.

[0045] The first side surface portion 351 is the portion of the side surface 350 on the upward direction A1 side. The first side surface portion 351 is the side surface on the rear direction B2 side of the upper groove portion 51. The second side surface portion 352 is the portion of the side surface 350 on the downward direction A2 side. The second side surface portion 352 is the side surface on the rear direction B2 side of the lower groove portion 52. The third side surface portion 353 is disposed between the first side surface portion 351 and the second side surface portion 352. The first side surface portion 351, the third side surface portion 353, and the second side surface portion 352 are disposed in this order from top to bottom.

[0046] 3B, the first side surface portion 351 and the second side surface portion 352 are disposed at the same position in the front-rear direction B. In the front-rear direction B, the third side surface portion 353 is disposed on the rearward direction B2 side relative to the first side surface portion 351 and the second side surface portion 352.

[0047] (First locking claws 36, 37) 8B and 8D, the first locking claws 36, 37 lock the surface 23b of the first extending portion 23 opposite to the surface 23a that faces the plate main body 30. The first locking claws 36, 37 are arranged to cover the inward C1 side of the first extending portion 23.

[0048] 3B, the first locking claws 36, 37 are arranged opposite the side wall portion 35 at a predetermined interval in the front-rear direction B. The first locking claws 36, 37 are arranged on the front direction B1 side of the side wall portion 35.

[0049] As shown in FIGS. 3B and 7A, the first locking claw 36 is disposed opposite the first side surface portion 351 of the side wall portion 35. As shown in FIG. 8B, the first locking claw 36 has a protrusion 361 and an eave portion 362. The protrusion 361 protrudes inward from the surface 30a of the plate main body 30 in a direction C1. The eave portion 362 protrudes from the tip of the protrusion 361 in a rearward direction B2 toward the first side surface portion 351. A gap is formed between the tip of the eave portion 362 and the first side surface portion 351, and this gap defines a groove portion 511 of the upper groove portion 51 in which the first standing wall portion 21 is disposed. A gap is formed between the eave portion 362 and the surface 30a, and this gap defines a groove portion 512 of the upper groove portion 51 in which the first extension portion 23 is disposed.

[0050] As shown in FIGS. 3B and 7A, the first locking claw 37 is disposed with a space S1 between it and the first locking claw 36 in the up-down direction A. The first locking claw 37 is disposed facing the second side surface portion 352 of the side wall portion 35. As shown in FIG. 8D, the first locking claw 37 has a protrusion 371 and an eave portion 372. The protrusion 371 protrudes inward from the surface 30a of the plate main body 30 in a direction C1. The eave portion 372 protrudes in a rearward direction B2 from the tip of the protrusion 371 toward the second side surface portion 352. A gap is formed between the tip of the eave portion 372 and the second side surface portion 352, and this gap defines a groove portion 521 of the lower groove portion 52 in which the first standing wall portion 21 is disposed. A gap is formed between the overhanging portion 362 and the surface 30a, and this gap defines a groove portion 522 of the lower groove portion 52 in which the first extending portion 23 is disposed.

[0051] In this manner, the side wall portion 35 and the first locking claws 36 and 37 form the first insertion groove portion 34.

[0052] (Second insertion groove portion 38) As shown in Figures 6, 7A, and 7B, the second insertion groove 38 is disposed in the plate main body 30. As shown in Figures 5 and 9, the second standing wall 22 and the second extending portion 24 of the guide rail 2 are inserted into the second insertion groove 38. As shown in Figure 3B, the second insertion groove 38 is disposed on the rearward direction B2 side of the descending cable end housing portion 32.

[0053] As shown in Figures 3B and 6, the second insertion groove portion 38 has an upper groove portion 61 and a lower groove portion 62. The upper groove portion 61 and the lower groove portion 62 are arranged side by side in the vertical direction A, with a predetermined space S2 between them. The upper groove portion 61 is formed along the vertical direction A. The lower groove portion 62 is formed along the vertical direction A.

[0054] 8A, the upper groove portion 61 includes a groove portion 611 in which the second standing wall portion 22 is disposed, and a groove portion 612 in which the second extending portion 24 is disposed. The groove portion 611 has an opening on the inner side (C1) and is formed toward the outer side (C2). The groove portion 612 is formed from the end of the groove portion 611 on the outer side (C2) toward the rear side (B2).

[0055] 8E, the lower groove portion 62 includes a groove portion 621 in which the second standing wall portion 22 is disposed, and a groove portion 622 in which the second extending portion 24 is disposed. The groove portion 621 has an opening on the inner side (C1) and is formed toward the outer side (C2). The groove portion 622 is formed from the end of the groove portion 621 on the outer side (C2) toward the rear direction (B2).

[0056] (Side wall portion 39) The side wall portion 39 constitutes a side wall on the front direction B1 side of the second insertion groove portion 38. As shown in FIGS. 8A and 8E, the side wall portion 39 protrudes from the surface 30a of the plate main body portion 30 facing the rail main body portion 20. The side wall portion 39 protrudes inward from the surface 30a in the inward direction C1. The side wall portion 39 is disposed on the front direction B1 side of the second standing wall portion 22.

[0057] As shown in FIG. 6 , the side wall portion 39 extends in the up-down direction A. The side wall portion 39 has a side surface 390 arranged on the second standing wall portion 22 side. The side surface 390 includes a first side surface portion 391, a second side surface portion 392, and a third side surface portion 393. The first side surface portion 391 is a portion of the side surface 390 on the upward direction A1 side. The second side surface portion 392 is a portion of the side surface 390 on the downward direction A2 side. The third side surface portion 393 is arranged between the first side surface portion 391 and the second side surface portion 392. The first side surface portion 391, the third side surface portion 393, and the second side surface portion 392 are arranged in this order from top to bottom.

[0058] 3B, the first side surface portion 391 and the second side surface portion 392 are disposed at the same position in the front-rear direction B. In the front-rear direction B, the third side surface portion 393 is disposed on the front direction B1 side of the first side surface portion 391 and the second side surface portion 392.

[0059] (Second locking claws 40, 41) As shown in Figures 8A and 8E, the second locking claws 40, 41 lock onto a surface 24b of the second extension portion 24 opposite to a surface 24a that faces the plate main body 30. As shown in Figure 3B, the second locking claws 40, 41 are arranged opposite the side wall portion 39 in the front-rear direction B with a predetermined gap therebetween. The second locking claws 40, 41 are arranged on the rearward direction B2 side of the side wall portion 39. As shown in Figures 8A and 8E, the second locking claws 40, 41 are arranged to cover the inward direction C1 side of the second extension portion 24.

[0060] As shown in FIG. 7B , the second locking claw 40 is disposed opposite the first side surface portion 391 of the side wall portion 39. As shown in FIG. 8A , the second locking claw 40 has a protrusion 401 and an eave portion 402. The protrusion 401 protrudes inward from the surface 30a of the plate main body 30 in a direction C1. The eave portion 402 protrudes forward from the tip of the protrusion 401 toward the first side surface portion 391 in a direction B1. A gap is formed between the tip of the eave portion 402 and the first side surface portion 391, and this gap defines a groove portion 611 of the upper groove portion 61 in which the second standing wall portion 22 is disposed. A gap is formed between the eave portion 402 and the surface 30a, and this gap defines a groove portion 612 of the upper groove portion 61 in which the second extending portion 24 is disposed.

[0061] As shown in FIG. 7B , the second locking claw 41 is disposed with a space S2 sandwiched between it and the second locking claw 40 in the up-down direction A. The second locking claw 41 is disposed opposite the second side surface portion 392 of the side wall portion 39. As shown in FIG. 8E , the second locking claw 41 has a protrusion 411 and an eave portion 412. The protrusion 411 protrudes inward from the surface 30a of the plate main body 30 in a direction C1. The eave portion 412 protrudes forward from the tip of the protrusion 411 toward the second side surface portion 392 in a direction B1. A gap is formed between the tip of the eave portion 412 and the second side surface portion 392, and this gap defines a groove portion 621 of the lower groove portion 62 in which the second standing wall portion 22 is disposed. A gap is formed between the overhanging portion 412 and the surface 30a, and this gap defines a groove portion 622 of the lower groove portion 62 in which the second extending portion 24 is disposed.

[0062] In this manner, the side wall portion 39 and the second locking claws 40, 41 form the second insertion groove portion .

[0063] (First elastic claw 42) As shown in FIG. 6, the first elastic claw 42 is disposed in the first insertion groove portion 34. The first elastic claw 42 is disposed in the space S1. As shown in FIGS. 5 and 8C, the first elastic claw 42 contacts the first standing wall portion 21 of the guide rail 2. The first elastic claw 42 is disposed in the fitted portion 55. As shown in FIG. 7A, the first elastic claw 42 is disposed on the third side surface portion 353 of the side surface 350 of the side wall portion 35. The first elastic claw 42 extends downward from a portion of the third side surface portion 353 on the upward direction A1 side.

[0064] The first elastic claw 42 has a connecting portion 421, a curved portion 422, and a contact portion 423. The connecting portion 421 is an upper end of the first elastic claw 42 and is connected to the third side surface portion 353. The connecting portion 421 is connected to a portion of the third side surface portion 353 closer to the first side surface portion 351. The curved portion 422 extends downward from the connecting portion 421, curving to bulge in the forward direction B1. The contact portion 423 extends from the lower end of the curved portion 422 in the downward direction A2 substantially parallel to the up-down direction A. The contact portion 423 is disposed at a distance from the third side surface portion 353. As shown in FIG. 8C , the side surface of the contact portion 423 on the forward direction B1 side comes into contact with the surface of the first standing wall portion 21 on the rearward direction B2 side. Furthermore, since the contact portion 423 extends in the downward direction A2 substantially parallel to the up-down direction A, it comes into surface contact with the first standing wall portion 21 as shown in FIG. 9.

[0065] The elastic force of the first elastic claws 42 urges the carrier plate 3 in the rear direction B2 relative to the guide rail 2. As a result, the carrier plate 3 is pulled toward the second standing wall portion 22 of the guide rail 2, so that even if there is a gap between the carrier plate 3 and the guide rail 2, rattle can be prevented.

[0066] (Second elastic claw 43) 8C, the second elastic claw 43 comes into contact with the first extending portion 23 of the guide rail 2. The second elastic claw 43 comes into contact with a surface 23a of the first extending portion 23 that faces the plate main body 30. The surface 23a can also be said to be the surface of the first extending portion 23 on the opposite side from the rail main body 20.

[0067] As shown in FIG. 7A, the second elastic claw 43 is disposed between the first locking claw 36 and the first locking claw 37 in the up-down direction A. The second elastic claw 43 is disposed in a space S1 defined between the first locking claw 36 and the first locking claw 37. The second elastic claw 43 protrudes in a rearward direction B2 from the side surface 30b of the plate main body 30 on the frontward direction B1 side of the space S1. As shown in FIG. 8C, the second elastic claw 43 extends obliquely inward in a direction C1 as it extends from the side surface 30b in the rearward direction B2. A tip 431 of the second elastic claw 43 contacts the first extension portion 23.

[0068] The carrier plate 3 is biased against the first extending portion 23 in the outward direction C2 by the elastic force of the second elastic claws 43.

[0069] (Holding part 44) As shown in Fig. 6, the clamping portion 44 is disposed in the second insertion groove portion 38. As shown in Fig. 5, the clamping portion 44 clamps the second extending portion 24 of the guide rail 2. The clamping portion 44 clamps the second extending portion 24 along the vehicle width direction C.

[0070] As shown in FIG. 6, the clamping portion 44 is disposed in a space S2 provided between the upper groove portion 61 and the lower groove portion 62 in the up-down direction A.

[0071] As shown in Figures 6 and 7A, the clamping portion 44 has outer clamping claws 71 and 72 and inner clamping claws 73 and 74. The outer clamping claws 71 and 72 are arranged on the outward direction C2 side of the second extending portion 24. As shown in Figure 7A, the outer clamping claw 71 and the outer clamping claw 72 are arranged side by side in the up-down direction A. The outer clamping claw 71 is arranged on the upward direction A1 side of the outer clamping claw 72.

[0072] 7A, the clamping portion 44 has a support portion 75 that supports the outer clamping claws 71, 72. As shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the support portion 75 is arranged from the third side surface portion 393 to the side surface 30c of the plate main body portion 30 on the rearward direction B2 side of the space S2. The support portion 75 is arranged along the front-rear direction B.

[0073] The outer clamping claws 71 protrude inward in a direction C1 as they extend upward in a direction A1 from the support portion 75. As shown in FIG. 8B, the tips 711 of the outer clamping claws 71 come into contact with the surface 24a of the second extending portion 24 on the outward C2 side.

[0074] As shown in Fig. 7A, the outer clamping claws 72 protrude inward in a direction C1 as they extend downward in a direction A2 from the support portion 75. As shown in Fig. 8D, the tips 721 of the outer clamping claws 72 come into contact with the surface 24a of the second extending portion 24 on the outward C2 side.

[0075] As shown in Fig. 7B, the inner clamping claw 73 is disposed between the upper groove portion 61 and the outer clamping claw 71 in the up-down direction A. The inner clamping claw 73 protrudes outward in a direction C2 from the side surface 30c of the plate main body 30 toward the front direction B1. As shown in Fig. 8B, the tip 731 of the inner clamping claw 73 contacts the surface 24b of the second extension portion 24.

[0076] As shown in Fig. 7B, the inner clamping claw 74 is disposed between the lower groove portion 62 and the outer clamping claw 72 in the up-down direction A. The inner clamping claw 74 protrudes outward in a direction C2 from the side surface 30c of the plate main body 30 toward the front direction B1. As shown in Fig. 8D, the tip 741 of the inner clamping claw 74 contacts the surface 24b of the second extension portion 24.

[0077] In this way, in the vehicle width direction C, the outer clamping claws 71, 72 and the inner clamping claws 73, 74 clamp the second extending portion 24 of the guide rail 2 in the vehicle width direction C.

[0078] In this embodiment, when attaching the carrier plate 3 to the guide rail 2, the first standing wall portion 21 and the first extending portion 23 are inserted into the first insertion groove portion 34 from the lower end of the guide rail 2, and the second standing wall portion 22 and the second extending portion 24 are inserted into the second insertion groove portion 38. In this way, the carrier plate 3 can be attached to the guide rail 2 by inserting it from the lower end of the guide rail 2 and sliding it toward the upper end.

[0079] (Features, etc.) In the window regulator 1 of this embodiment, when the carrier plate 3 is attached to the guide rail 2, the first elastic claws 42 can move the carrier plate 3 toward the second standing wall portion 22, thereby preventing rattling even if there is a gap between the guide rail 2 and the carrier plate 3. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the first elastic claws 42 are arranged on only one surface of the first standing wall portion 21. This allows the carrier plate 3 to be moved toward the second standing wall portion 22, making positioning easier and more accurate than in a configuration in which the first standing wall portion 21 is sandwiched between the two sides.

[0080] In the window regulator 1 of this embodiment, the carrier plate 3 has a fitted portion 55 that fits into the fitting portion 25 formed by the rail main body portion 20, the first standing wall portion 21, and the second standing wall portion 22 of the guide rail 2. The first elastic claw 42 is disposed in the fitted portion 55.

[0081] Therefore, the carrier plate 3 can be easily attached to the guide rail 2.

[0082] In the window regulator 1 of this embodiment, the carrier plate 3 has a clamping portion 44 that is disposed in the second insertion groove portion 38 and clamps the second extending portion 24.

[0083] In this way, because the second extending portion 24 is sandwiched by the clamping portion 44, rattle can be prevented even if there is a gap between the second extending portion 24 and the second insertion groove portion 38. Furthermore, because the first elastic claws 42 regulate the position of the carrier plate 3 relative to the guide rail 2, the guide rail 2 can be easily inserted into the clamping portion 44 when assembling the carrier plate 3 to the guide rail 2.

[0084] In the window regulator 1 of this embodiment, the carrier plate 3 has second elastic claws 43 that come into contact with the surface 23a of the first extension portion 23 that faces the plate main body portion 30. As a result, even if a rotational force is applied to the carrier plate 3 around the portion clamped by the clamping portion 44, the second elastic claws 43 can prevent rotation, thereby preventing the carrier plate 3 from wobbling.

[0085] In the window regulator 1 of this embodiment, the guide rail 2 further has a first extending portion 23 that extends from the first standing wall portion 21 to the opposite side of the rail main body portion 20 in the front-rear direction B (an example of the width direction) and is disposed in the first insertion groove portion 34, and a second extending portion 24 that extends from the second standing wall portion 22 to the opposite side of the rail main body portion 20 in the front-rear direction B and is disposed in the second insertion groove portion 38. The carrier plate 3 has first locking claws 36, 37 that lock a surface 23b of the first extending portion 23 that is opposite to a surface 23a that faces the plate main body portion 30, and second locking claws 40, 41 that lock a surface 24b of the second extending portion 24 that is opposite to a surface 24a that faces the plate main body portion 30.

[0086] In a specification in which the drive unit 5 is arranged at the lower end of the guide rail 2 as in this embodiment, the first locking claws 36, 37 and the second locking claws 40, 41 of the carrier plate 3 contact the back surfaces 23b, 24b (the surfaces opposite the surfaces 23a, 24a facing the plate main body portion 30) of the first extension portion 23 and the second extension portion 24 of the guide rail 2, respectively, and when the carrier plate 3 is raised or lowered, the space on the opposite side of the plate main body portion 30 of the rail main body portion 20 of the guide rail 2 is not used, making it easier to layout inside the door.

[0087] (Other embodiments) Although one embodiment of the present disclosure has been described above, the present disclosure is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications are possible without departing from the gist of the present disclosure.

[0088] (A) In the above embodiment, a window regulator 1 that moves a window glass as an object has been described as an example of an object moving device, but this is not limited to this, and the present disclosure can be applied to any device that drives an object by winding and sending out a cable using a drum.

[0089] (B) In the above embodiment, it was stated that the first elastic claw 42 makes surface contact with the first upright wall portion 21 of the guide rail 2, but this is not limited to this, and a protrusion may be provided at the lower end of the first elastic claw 42 to make point contact with the first upright wall portion 21.

[0090] (C) In the above embodiment, the first elastic claws 42 extend downward from the side wall portion 35, but this is not limitative and the first elastic claws 42 may extend upward. In this case, it is preferable to attach the carrier plate 3 by sliding it from the upper end of the guide rail 2, as this can prevent damage to the first elastic claws 42.

[0091] (D) In the above embodiment, the drive unit 5 is arranged at the lower end of the guide rail 2, but it does not have to be arranged at the lower end, and the drive unit 5 may be arranged at a distance from the guide rail 2. [Industrial Applicability]

[0092] The mounting structure of the present disclosure has the effect of being able to suppress rattle occurring when the carrier plate is raised and lowered, and is useful for window regulators and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0093] 1: window regulator, 2: guide rail, 3: carrier plate, 4: cable guide, 5: drive unit, 6: cable, 7: cable, 12: motor, 13: drum housing, 14: motor housing, 20: rail main body, 20a: first end, 20b: second end, 20c central portion, 21: first standing wall portion, 22: second standing wall portion, 23: first extension portion, 23a: surface, 23b: surface, 24: second extension portion, 24a : surface, 24b: surface, 25: fitting portion, 30: plate main body portion, 30a: surface, 30b: side surface, 30c: side surface, 31: ascent cable end accommodating portion, 32: descent cable end accommodating portion, 33: support portion, 34: first insertion groove portion, 35: side wall portion, 36: first locking claw, 37: first locking claw, 38: second insertion groove portion, 39: side wall portion, 40: second locking claw, 41: second locking claw, 42: first elastic claw, 43: second elastic claw, 44: clamp Holding part, 51: Upper groove part, 52: Lower groove part, 55: Fitted part, 61: Upper groove part, 62: Lower groove part, 71: Inner clamping claw, 72: Inner clamping claw, 73: Outer clamping claw, 74: Outer clamping claw, 75: Support part, 350: Side surface, 351: First side surface portion, 352: Second side surface portion, 353: Third side surface portion, 361: Projection portion, 362: Eave portion, 371: Projection portion, 372: Eave portion, 390: Side surface, 391: First side surface portion, 392: Second side surface portion, 393: third side surface portion, 401: protrusion portion, 402: eaves portion, 411: protrusion portion, 412: eaves portion, 421: connection portion, 422: curved portion, 423: contact portion, 431: tip, 511: groove portion, 512: groove portion, 521: groove portion, 522: groove portion, 611: groove portion, 612: groove portion, 621: groove portion, 622: groove portion, 711: tip, 721: tip, 731: tip, 741: tip, S1: space, S2: space, W: window glass

Claims

1. A mounting structure for mounting a carrier plate to a guide rail, The guide rail is A rail main body; a first standing wall portion disposed at a first end portion in the width direction of the rail main body portion; a second standing wall portion disposed at a second end portion opposite to the first end portion in the width direction of the rail main body portion, The carrier plate is a plate body portion disposed opposite the rail body portion; a first insertion groove portion disposed in the plate body portion and into which the first standing wall portion is inserted; a second insertion groove portion disposed in the plate body portion and into which the second standing wall portion is inserted; a first elastic claw that is disposed in the first insertion groove and contacts the first standing wall portion, The first elastic claw is disposed on only one side surface of the first standing wall portion. Mounting structure.

2. The carrier plate is The guide rail further includes a fitted portion that is fitted into a fitting portion formed by the rail main body portion, the first standing wall portion, and the second standing wall portion of the guide rail, the first elastic claw is disposed in the fitted portion, and a side wall portion of the second insertion groove portion of the carrier plate contacts the second standing wall portion of the guide rail; The mounting structure according to claim 1 .

3. The guide rail is a second extending portion extending from the second standing wall portion to a side opposite to the rail main body portion in the width direction and disposed in the second insertion groove portion; The carrier plate is The second extension portion is further provided with a clamping portion disposed in the second insertion groove portion and configured to clamp the second extension portion. The mounting structure according to claim 1 .

4. The guide rail is a first extending portion extending from the first standing wall portion to a side opposite to the rail main body portion in the width direction and disposed in the first insertion groove portion; The carrier plate further includes a second elastic claw that contacts a surface of the first extension portion facing the plate main body portion. The mounting structure according to claim 3.

5. The carrier plate is The plate body further includes a first locking claw that locks a surface of the first extension portion opposite to a surface facing the plate body portion. The mounting structure according to claim 4.

6. The guide rail is a first extending portion extending from the first standing wall portion to a side opposite to the rail main body portion in the width direction and disposed in the first insertion groove portion; a second extending portion extending from the second standing wall portion to a side opposite to the rail main body portion in the width direction and disposed in the second insertion groove portion, The carrier plate is a first locking claw that locks a surface of the first extension portion opposite to a surface facing the plate main body portion; a second locking claw that locks a surface of the second extension portion opposite to a surface facing the plate main body portion, The mounting structure according to claim 1 .

7. Guide rails and a carrier plate movably attached to the guide rail and holding the window glass; a cable having one end connected to the carrier plate and configured to pull the carrier plate in a predetermined direction; a cable guide for changing the direction of the cable; a drum to which the other end of the cable is connected and which winds or unwinds the cable wound around the cable guide, The guide rail is A rail main body; a first standing wall portion disposed at a first end portion in the width direction of the rail main body portion; a second standing wall portion disposed at a second end portion opposite to the first end portion in the width direction of the rail main body portion, The carrier plate is a plate body portion disposed opposite the rail body portion; a first insertion groove portion disposed in the plate body portion and into which the first standing wall portion is inserted; a second insertion groove portion disposed in the plate body portion and into which the second standing wall portion is inserted; a first elastic claw that is disposed in the first insertion groove and contacts the first standing wall portion, The first elastic claw is disposed on only one side surface of the first standing wall portion. Window regulator.

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