Mounting part of a vehicle gripping member

Abstract

To provide an attachment part of a gripping member for a vehicle, which can improve designability.SOLUTION: An attachment part 1 is used to attach an assist grip 3 to a body 5. The assist grip 3, which is arranged on the cabin inside of at least a first member 10 of the first and second members 10 and 20 arranged adjacently to each other, comprises a gripping part 30 capable of being gripped by an occupant. The body 5 is arranged on the cabin outside of the second member 20. An opening 13 opened in the internal and external directions of the cabin is formed in at least one of the first and second members 10 and 20. The assist grip 3, which has the gripping part 30 extended to the cabin outside of the second member 20 via the opening 13, is attached to the body 5 on the cabin outside of the second member 20, in the attachment part 1 of the assist grip 3.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to an attachment portion of a gripping member for a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as a gripping member for a vehicle, the technique described in Patent Document 1 is known. Specifically, Patent Document 1 describes that in a gripping member for a vehicle (assist grip), a structure in which the surface of a core material made of a hard thermoplastic resin is covered with a skin material made of a soft resin such as soft PVC is known. Further, the gripping member for a vehicle described in Patent Document 1 has an elongated and curved rod shape, and cavities and covering members (caps) covering the cavities are formed at both end portions thereof, so that both end portions are thicker than the central portion. A screw hole is formed in the cavity, and a bolt is inserted therein and screwed to a roof trim.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, in the configuration disclosed in Patent Document 1, due to the provision of a covering member for covering the screw hole and the bolt, both end portions of the gripping member for a vehicle become thick, resulting in inferior design and limited design freedom (design variations). Further, the provision of such a covering member increases the cost.

[0005] The present disclosure is a technology completed based on the above circumstances, and one of the objectives is to provide an attachment portion of a gripping member for a vehicle that can improve the design. Another objective is to provide an attachment portion of a gripping member for a vehicle that can reduce the cost.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] This disclosure relates to a mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member to a vehicle body, wherein the vehicle gripping member comprises a first member and a second member arranged adjacent to each other, at least the first member having a gripping portion that can be gripped by an occupant, the vehicle body being positioned on the vehicle exterior side of the second member, and at least one of the first member and the second member having an opening that opens in the direction of the vehicle interior and exterior, the vehicle gripping member having a gripping portion that extends through the opening to the vehicle exterior side of the second member, and is attached to the vehicle body on the vehicle exterior side of the second member.

[0007] With this type of attachment for a vehicle gripping member, the gripping portion is provided on the vehicle interior side of the first member, while the extended portion of the gripping portion that extends to the vehicle exterior side of the second member, and attachment members such as screws for attaching the extended portion to the vehicle body (hereinafter referred to as "attachment members, etc.") can be hidden on the vehicle exterior side of the second member. This makes it possible to create an attachment for a vehicle gripping member with improved design aesthetics. Furthermore, since the second member has the function of concealing the attachment members, etc., there is no need to provide a separate covering member, for example, solely for concealing the attachment members, etc., thus reducing costs. In addition, the design of the vehicle gripping member and its surrounding parts can be avoided from being limited by the covering member, allowing for a wider variety of designs.

[0008] In the above configuration, the vehicle gripping member comprises a base material and an elastic body with a lower modulus of elasticity than the base material, and the elastic body may be disposed between the base material and the opening.

[0009] With this type of attachment for a vehicle gripping member, errors in the opening space of the opening caused by, for example, the attachment of the first member and the second member can be buffered by an elastic body placed between the base material and the opening.

[0010] In the above configuration, the vehicle gripping member has a gripping portion that extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the opening, and includes an extended portion that is attached to the vehicle body on the vehicle interior side of the second member, and the first member may be positioned on the vehicle interior side of the second member and include a receiving portion capable of receiving the extended portion.

[0011] With this type of attachment for a vehicle gripping member, the attachment between the extended portion and the vehicle body can be stabilized by the receiving portion.

[0012] In the above configuration, the opening may be formed by cutting out a portion of the first boundary portion that forms the boundary between the first member and the second member.

[0013] This configuration makes it possible to provide a mounting part for a vehicle gripping member with improved aesthetic appeal.

[0014] In the above configuration, the second member may have a notch formed by cutting out a part of the second boundary portion that forms the boundary with the first member in a shape smaller than the opening, and the gripping member for the vehicle may have a gripping portion that extends outwards from the second member through the space between the opening and the notch.

[0015] With this type of mounting portion for the vehicle gripping member, it becomes possible to precisely position the vehicle gripping member relative to the first and second members. Furthermore, it becomes possible to improve the overall design of the first member, the second member, and the vehicle gripping member as a whole.

[0016] In the above configuration, the first member and the second member may be arranged adjacent to each other in the height direction of the vehicle to constitute a pillar garnish extending in the height direction.

[0017] This type of mounting part for vehicle gripping members makes it possible to provide pillar garnishes that offer improved aesthetics. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide an attachment portion of a gripping member for a vehicle that can improve the design. Further, it is possible to provide an attachment portion of a gripping member for a vehicle that can reduce costs.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0019] [Figure 1] Perspective view of the periphery of the pillar garnish according to the embodiment as viewed from the vehicle interior side [Figure 2] Exploded perspective view showing the pillar garnish and the assist grip [Figure 3] Perspective view showing the state where the assist grip is inserted into the first member [Figure 4] Longitudinal sectional view of the periphery of the pillar garnish (section taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 1) [Figure 5] Cross-sectional view of the assist grip (section taken along line V-V in FIG. 1) [Figure 6] In FIG. 5, an enlarged view of the periphery of the right folding portion

Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0020] <Embodiment> An embodiment of the present disclosure will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 6. In the present embodiment, an attachment portion 1 of an assist grip (gripping member for a vehicle) 3 to a vehicle body 5 (see FIG. 4) that constitutes a sheet metal of an automobile (vehicle) as a vehicle, and the assist grip 3 will be described. In the present embodiment, the assist grip 3 arranged on the right side of the vehicle and its attachment portion 1 will be described, but it is assumed that the assist grip 3 and its attachment portion 1 are arranged in a bilaterally symmetric structure also on the left side of the vehicle. In addition, each figure will be described with the arrow direction F as the front, the arrow direction B as the rear, the arrow direction U as the upper, the arrow direction D as the lower, the arrow direction L as the left, and the arrow direction R as the right.

[0021] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the mounting section 1 comprises an assist grip 3 and a pillar garnish 2 extending in the height direction, composed of a first member 10 and a second member 20 arranged adjacent to each other in the vehicle's height direction (vertical direction). The pillar garnish 2 is the B-pillar section provided between the front and rear doors of the vehicle. The first member 10 is attached to the ceiling material 4 provided above it. The second member 20 is attached to the first member 10 provided above it. The upper end portion 3A of the assist grip 3 is attached to the body (vehicle body) 5 (see Figure 4) on the exterior (front) side of the cover 6 via the rearward-facing rear wall portion 10B of the first member 10. The material of the first member 10 and the second member 20 is not particularly limited, but a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene can be used.

[0022] The first member 10 comprises a first boundary portion 11 that forms the boundary with the second member 20, and a first end portion 12 that extends downward from the first boundary portion 11. The first boundary portion 11 is a portion that is one step higher on the vehicle interior side than the first end portion 12. The first boundary portion 11 is the lower end portion of the wall portions 10A and 10B that constitute the design surface (the surface exposed on the vehicle interior side) of the first member 10. The wall portions 10A and 10B include an inner wall portion 10A that constitutes a surface facing inward (left) in the vehicle width direction, and a rear wall portion 10B that extends outward (right) in the vehicle width direction at the rear end of the inner wall portion 10A and constitutes a surface facing rearward. The first boundary portion 11 has an opening 13 formed by cutting out a concave shape from the lower end portion 10B1 of the rear wall portion 10B (part of the first boundary portion 11), and opening in the vehicle interior-exterior direction (front-rear direction).

[0023] The first end portion 12 includes a hole 19 penetrating in the vehicle width direction (left-right direction) in the wall portion that forms the leftward-facing surface, and a receiving portion 14 that can receive the extension portion 31 of the assist grip 3, which will be described later, in the wall portion that forms the rearward-facing surface. The claw portion 22 provided on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the inner wall portion 20A of the second member 20 is inserted into the hole 19. The receiving portion 14 includes a downward-facing wall portion 15 that rises downward from the inner surface 12A facing the interior of the vehicle at the first end portion 12 to the exterior of the vehicle, a bottom wall portion 16 connected to the exterior end of the downward-facing wall portion 15 and forming the bottom of the receiving portion 14, and three ribs 17A, 17B, and 17C extending from the bottom wall portion 16 toward the interior of the vehicle (rearward). The ribs 17A and 17B are provided protruding from the surface of the downward-facing wall portion 15. The rib 17C is not projected from the surface of the vertical wall portion 15, but is self-supporting. The bottom wall portion 16 has a recessed section 18 cut out in the upper center, and as a whole it has a plate-like shape that is U-shaped when viewed from the rear. The recessed section 18, together with the opening 13, forms an opening that penetrates in the direction of the inside and outside of the vehicle.

[0024] The second member 20 includes an inner wall portion 20A that forms a surface facing inward (left) in the vehicle width direction, and a rear wall portion 20B that extends outward (right) in the vehicle width direction at the rear end of the inner wall portion 20A and forms a surface facing rearward. The second member 20 includes a second boundary portion 21 that forms the boundary with the first member 10 and constitutes the upper ends of the wall portions 20A and 20B, and a claw portion 22 erected on the outer surface of the vehicle interior of the inner wall portion 20A. The second boundary portion 21 is formed by cutting out a concave shape from the upper end (part of the second boundary portion 21) 20B1 of the rear wall portion 20B, and includes a notch portion 23 that opens in the direction of the vehicle interior and exterior (front-rear direction). The notch portion 23 is cut out in a shape smaller than the opening 13 of the first member 10 (so that its length in the vertical direction is shorter).

[0025] The assist grip 3 is positioned on the interior side of the first member 10 and includes a gripping portion 30 that can be grasped by the vehicle occupant, and an extension portion 31 that extends from the lower end 30A of the gripping portion 30 through the opening 13 and the notch 23 in the second mounting state described later (through the opening 13) to the exterior (forward) side of the second member 20. As shown in Figure 4, the gripping portion 30 includes a base material 35 that is elliptical in cross-section (see Figure 5) and forms a rod shape extending in the vertical direction, and a fourth elastic body 44 that is annular and has a lower elastic modulus than the base material 35. The base material 35 has a recess 35X that is concavely recessed from the outer peripheral surface of the lower end 30A. The recess 35X is formed to be annular. The fourth elastic body 44 is fitted into the recess 35X. The fourth elastic body 44 is positioned between the portion of the base material 35 that constitutes the lower end portion 30A and the opening 13, and between the portion of the base material 35 that constitutes the lower end portion 30A and the notch 23. A double-sided tape (or adhesive, as shown in the figure) is interposed between the fourth elastic body 44 and the recess 35X, thereby bonding the two members together.

[0026] The material of the base material 35 is not particularly limited, but for example, a thermoplastic resin such as polypropylene or polyamide may be used. Among these, polyamide resin is preferred, and nylon resin is more preferred. The material of the fourth elastic body 44 is not particularly limited as long as its elastic modulus is lower than that of the base material 35, but for example, natural rubber or synthetic rubber can be used. As for synthetic rubber, one or more types from the group consisting of silicone rubber, acrylic rubber, isoprene rubber, urethane rubber, butyl rubber, and chloroprene rubber (Neoprene®) can be used. Among these, chloroprene rubber is preferred.

[0027] As shown in Figures 2 and 4, the extension portion 31 comprises an extension bottom portion 32 that extends downward from the lower end portion 30A of the gripping portion 30, and an extension upper portion 33 that rises inward from the peripheral end of the extension bottom portion 32. The extension portion 31 has a recessed shape with the extension bottom portion 32 as the bottom and the extension upper portion 33 as the side wall. The extension bottom portion 32 is provided with a hole 34 that penetrates in the direction of the inside and outside of the vehicle.

[0028] When the assist grip 3 is attached to the body 5 to form the mounting portion 1, first the first member 10 is attached to the body 5, and as shown in Figure 2, the extended portion 31 is inserted into the receiving portion 14 from the inside (rear) of the vehicle interior to achieve the first mounting state shown in Figure 3. In the first mounting state, the lower end portion 30A of the gripping portion 30 abuts against the opening 13 (see Figure 4), the extended bottom portion 32 faces the bottom wall portion 16, the hole portion 34 communicates with the recess 18 in the direction of the inside and outside of the vehicle interior, and the extended upper portion 33 abuts against the ribs 17A, 17B, and 17C.

[0029] As shown in Figure 4, the body 5 comprises a main body portion 50 positioned on the exterior side of the pillar garnish 2, and a bracket (mounting base) 51 erected on the interior side of the main body portion 50. In the first mounting state, the assist grip 3 is attached to the body 5 by fastening the hole portion 34 and the bracket 51 together with a screw 60 (one of the mounting members) and a nut 61. At this time, the bottom wall portion 16 is sandwiched between the extended bottom portion 32 and the bracket 51, and is fastened together with the hole portion 34 and the bracket 51.

[0030] Next, as shown in Figure 3, the claw portion 22 is inserted into the hole portion 19, resulting in a second mounting state in which the second member 20 is attached to the first member 10. As shown in Figures 1 and 4, in the second mounting state, the first boundary portion 11 and the second boundary portion 21 face each other, forming a boundary line that crosses the pillar garnish 2, and the upper part of the second member 20 overlaps the first end portion 12 of the first member 10 on the interior side. Also, as shown in Figure 4, in the second mounting state, the extension portion 31, the receiving portion 14, and the bracket 51 of the body 5 are arranged on the exterior side of the second member 20, and the extension portion 31 is attached to the bracket 51 on the exterior side of the second member 20.

[0031] As shown in Figure 5, the gripping portion 30 comprises a first surface material 71 disposed on the surface side (outer side in the radial direction of the gripping portion 30) of the base material 35, a second surface material 72 disposed on the surface side of the first surface material 71, and a plurality of plate-shaped elastic bodies 41, 42, 43 that have a lower elastic modulus than the base material 35 and extend in the vertical direction. The base material 35 comprises a base material body portion 35A, a convex portion 35A that is convex to the right rear from the base material body portion 35A, a convex portion 35B that is convex to the left rear from the base material body portion 35A, a convex portion 35C that is convex to the front from the base material body portion 35A, a concave recess 35R disposed between the two convex portions 35A, 35C into which the second elastic body 42 is fitted, and a concave recess 35L disposed between the two convex portions 35B, 35C into which the third elastic body 43 is fitted. A double-sided tape (or adhesive, as shown in the figure) is interposed between the second elastic body 42 and the recess 35R, thereby bonding the two members together. Similarly, a double-sided tape (not shown) is interposed between the third elastic body 43 and the recess 35L, thereby bonding the two members together. Furthermore, a double-sided tape (not shown) is also interposed between the first elastic body 41, which is located on the opposite side of the base material 35 from the second elastic body 42 and the third elastic body 43, and the base material 35. This allows the first elastic body 41 and the base material 35 to be bonded together.

[0032] The materials for the first and second outer covering materials 71 and 72 are not particularly limited, but may include genuine leather, synthetic leather, or woven fabric. For synthetic leather, one or more types from the group consisting of polyvinyl chloride, polyester, polyurethane, etc., may be used. The first outer covering material 71 may be the same material as the second outer covering material 72, or it may be a different material.

[0033] The materials for the elastic bodies 41, 42, and 43 are not particularly limited as long as their elastic modulus is lower than that of the base material 35, but for example, natural rubber or synthetic rubber can be used. As for synthetic rubber, one or more types from the group consisting of silicone rubber, acrylic rubber, isoprene rubber, urethane rubber, butyl rubber, and chloroprene rubber can be used. Among these, chloroprene rubber is preferred.

[0034] The first skin material 71 includes two skin portions 73 and 74, one end 73C and 74C of which are attached to the second skin material 72. The other ends 73D and 74D of the two skin portions 73 and 74 are located opposite to the one end 73C and 74C which are located on the rear side of the base material 35, and the other ends 73D and 74D which are located on the front side of the base material 35 are attached to each other by sewing. As a result, the two skin portions 73 and 74, together with the second skin material 72, surround the base material 35 and the elastic bodies 41, 42, and 43 from the surface side. The other ends 73D and 74D which are attached by sewing are located on the front side of the base material 35, which is the opposite position from the second skin material 72 which is located on the rear side of the base material 35. The first elastic body 41 is located between the one end 73C and 74C. At one end portion 73C, 74C, the side opposite to the side facing the folded portion 77, 78 (see side 73A of one end portion 73C in Figure 6; the same applies to one end portion 74C) is attached to the surface of the base material 35. The ends 73C, 74C are attached to the surface of the base material 35 by an adhesive (not shown, double-sided tape may also be used) interposed between them and the base material 35.

[0035] The second surface material 72 comprises a main body portion 76 that constitutes the surface of the second surface material 72, and folded portions 77, 78 formed by folding the left and right ends of the second surface material back to the back side (front side) of the main body portion 76, the folded portions 77, 78 overlapping the back surface of the main body portion 76 (the inner surface in the radial direction of the gripping portion 30; see surface 76R1 in Figure 6). The main body portion 76 comprises a first main body portion 76X and second main body portions 76R, 76L extending from both the left and right sides of the first main body portion 76X. The first elastic body 41 is arranged on the back side of the first main body portion 76X, and the folded portions 77, 78 are not arranged there. On the back side of the second main body portions 76R, 76L, the folded portions 77, 78 are arranged to overlap in the direction of the vehicle interior and exterior (front and rear direction).

[0036] The folded portions 77 and 78 include a first folded portion 77 formed by folding back one end of the second skin material 72 (the right end, which is the end on the side of the second main body 76R), and a second folded portion 78 formed by folding back the other end of the second skin material 72 (the left end, which is the end on the side of the second main body 76L). In the folded portions 77 and 78, the opposing surfaces 77A and 78A that face the back surfaces of the second main body 76R and 76L (for the right side of the second main body 76R, see surface 76R1 in Figure 6) are attached to the back surfaces of the second main body 76R and 76L with an adhesive (not shown). In the folded portions 77 and 78, the surfaces 77B and 78B opposite to the opposing surfaces 77A and 78A are attached to the surfaces of one end 73C and 74C of the two skin portions 73 and 74 of the first skin material 71 (for the right end 73C, see surface 73A in Figure 6) by an adhesive (not shown). In Figure 6, the cross-sectional configuration of the first folded portion 77 and its surrounding area is shown in an enlarged view, but the cross-sectional configuration of the second folded portion 78 and its surrounding area is assumed to be symmetrical to that of the first folded portion 77 and its surrounding area.

[0037] As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the first elastic body 41 is located on the back side of the first main body portion 76X, between the first folded portion 77 and the second folded portion 78, and between the two end portions 73C and 74C. The end face 77C of the first folded portion 77 facing the first elastic body 41 is aligned flush with the end face 73C1 of the end portion 73C facing the first elastic body 41. Similarly, the end face of the second folded portion 78 facing the first elastic body 41 is aligned flush with the end face of the end portion 74C facing the first elastic body 41. The end of the first folded portion 77 opposite to the first elastic body 41 is sewn to the end portion 73C (this sewn portion is shown as the sewn portion S1 with a dashed line). Similarly, in the second folded portion 78, the end opposite to the first elastic body 41 is sewn to the end 74C (this sewn portion is shown as the sewn portion S2 with a dashed line).

[0038] The method for manufacturing the assist grip 3 involves first sewing the first outer material 71 and the second outer material 72 together at the sewing sections S1 and S2. Next, the folded-over sections 77 and 78 and the second main body sections 76R and 76L are attached by adhesive. Subsequently, the first outer material 71 is wrapped around the surface of the base material 35, with one end 73C and 74C attached to the surface of the base material 35, while the other ends 73D and 74D are brought into close proximity. Finally, the other ends 73D and 74D are sewn together on the front side of the base material 35 to obtain the assist grip 3, in which the base material 35 and the elastic bodies 41, 42, and 43 are surrounded from the surface side by the first outer material 71 and the second outer material 72.

[0039] Furthermore, the gripping portion 30 has the same diameter (thickness) throughout its vertical direction. Also, as shown in Figures 1 and 4, the second surface material 72 extends so as to abut against the notch 23. This further improves the aesthetic design of the assist grip 3 and its mounting portion 1.

[0040] Next, the effects of this embodiment will be described. In this embodiment, the mounting portion 1 of the assist grip 3 to the body 5 is shown, wherein the assist grip 3 is provided with a grip portion 30 that can be grasped by an occupant, which is located on the interior side of at least the first member 10 of the adjacent first member 10 and second member 20, and the body 5 is located on the exterior side of the second member 20, and an opening 13 is formed in at least one of the first member 10 and the second member 20 that opens in the direction of the interior and exterior of the vehicle, and the grip portion 30 of the assist grip 3 extends to the exterior side of the second member 20 through the opening 13 and is attached to the body 5 on the exterior side of the second member 20.

[0041] With this type of assist grip 3 mounting section 1, the gripping section 30 is provided on the interior side of the first member 10, while the extended portion 31 of the gripping section 30, which extends to the exterior side of the second member 20, and the mounting members such as screws for attaching the extended portion 31 to the body 5 can be hidden on the exterior side of the second member 20. This makes it possible to create an assist grip 3 mounting section 1 with improved aesthetics. Furthermore, since the second member 20 has the function of concealing the mounting members, etc., there is no need to provide a separate covering member, for example, solely for concealing the mounting members, etc., thus reducing costs. In addition, the design of the assist grip 3 and its surrounding parts is not limited by the covering member, allowing for a wider variety of designs.

[0042] The assist grip 3 comprises a base material 35 and a fourth elastic body 44 having a lower modulus of elasticity than the base material 35, with the fourth elastic body 44 positioned between the base material 35 and the opening 13.

[0043] With this type of assist grip 3 mounting portion 1, for example, errors in the opening space of the opening 13 caused by the mounting of the first member 10 and the second member 20 can be buffered by the fourth elastic body 44 disposed between the base material 35 and the opening 13.

[0044] The assist grip 3 has a gripping portion 30 that extends to the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member 20 through an opening 13, and includes an extended portion 31 that is attached to the body 5 on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member 20, and the first member 10 is positioned on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member 20 and includes a receiving portion 14 that can receive the extended portion 31.

[0045] With this type of mounting portion 1 for the assist grip 3, the attachment between the extended portion 31 and the body 5 can be stabilized by the receiving portion 14.

[0046] The opening 13 is formed by cutting out a portion of the first boundary portion 11 that forms the boundary between the first member 10 and the second member 20.

[0047] This configuration makes it possible to provide a mounting portion 1 for the assist grip 3 with improved aesthetic appeal.

[0048] The second member 20 has a notch 23 formed by cutting out a part of the second boundary portion 21 that forms the boundary with the first member 10 in a shape smaller than the opening 13, and the assist grip 3 has a gripping portion 30 that extends to the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member 20 through the space between the opening 13 and the notch 23.

[0049] This mounting portion 1 for the assist grip 3 makes it possible to precisely position the assist grip 3 relative to the first member 10 and the second member 20. Furthermore, it enables an improved integrated design of the first member 10, the second member 20, and the assist grip 3.

[0050] The first member 10 and the second member 20 are arranged adjacent to each other in the height direction of the vehicle, thereby forming a pillar garnish 2 that extends in the height direction.

[0051] With this type of mounting portion 1 for the assist grip 3, it becomes possible to provide a pillar garnish 2 that can improve the aesthetic appearance.

[0052] Furthermore, in this embodiment, the assist grip 3 is shown, comprising a base material 35, a first surface material 71 disposed on the surface side of the base material 35, and a second surface material 72 disposed on the surface side of the first surface material 71, wherein the second surface material 72 comprises a main body portion 76 that constitutes its surface, and folded portions 77, 78 formed by folding the end of the second surface material 72 back to the back side of the main body portion 76, and the folded portions 77B, 78B of the folded portions 77, 78 opposite to the opposing surfaces 77A, 78A that face the back side of the main body portion 76 are attached to the surface of the first surface material 71.

[0053] With this assist grip 3, a three-dimensional shape can be formed on the surface of the first surface material 71 by the folded portions 77 and 78. Furthermore, in the folded portions 77 and 78, the surfaces 77B and 78B opposite to the opposing surfaces 77A and 78A facing the back surface of the main body portion 76 are attached to the surface of the first surface material 71. As a result, the three-dimensional shape formed by the folded portions 77 and 78 and their surrounding areas is easily maintained and less likely to become flat. This gives the assist grip 3 a more defined shape, broadening the range of designs and improving aesthetic appeal.

[0054] In the first surface material 71, the surface opposite to the surface facing the folded portions 77 and 78 is attached to the surface of the base material 35.

[0055] With this assist grip 3, even if a pulling force is applied to the first surface material 71, the surface of the first surface material 71 opposite to the surface facing the folded portions 77 and 78 is attached to the surface of the base material 35, so that pulling force is less likely to be applied to the second surface material 72. This suppresses the flattening of the shape of the folded portions 77 and 78 and their surrounding areas, making it possible to create a structure that is more likely to maintain its three-dimensional shape.

[0056] The opposing surfaces 77A and 78A are attached to the back surface of the main body 76.

[0057] Such an assist grip 3 is preferable because it makes it easier to maintain the shape of the folded-over portions 77, 78 and their surrounding areas.

[0058] The folded portions 77 and 78 include a first folded portion 77 formed by folding back one end of the second surface material 72, and a second folded portion 78 formed by folding back the other end of the second surface material 72. The assist grip 3 is located on the back side of the main body portion 76, between the first folded portion 77 and the second folded portion 78, and includes a first elastic body 41 having a lower elastic modulus than the base material 35.

[0059] With this assist grip 3, even in the portion of the main body 76 that does not overlap with the two folded portions 77 and 78, the first elastic body 41 located on the back side can maintain its three-dimensional shape. Furthermore, since the elastic modulus of the first elastic body 41 is lower than that of the base material 35, it is possible to create a soft structure with appropriate elasticity, thereby improving the grip and tactile feel of the assist grip 3. In addition, the ends of the folded portions 77 and 78 can be hidden on the back side of the main body 76, further improving the design aesthetics.

[0060] The first skin material 71 includes two skin portions, one end 73C, 74C of which is attached to the second skin material 72. The two skin portions are attached to each other at their other ends 73D, 74D, opposite to the one ends 73C, 74C, so that together with the second skin material 72 they surround the base material 35. The attached other ends 73D, 74D are positioned on the opposite side of the second skin material 72 with respect to the base material 35.

[0061] When the two skin parts are brought into contact with the surface of the base material 35 while being pulled, and the other ends 73D and 74D positioned on the opposite side of the second skin material 72 relative to the base material 35 are attached to each other, one end 73C and 74C of the two skin parts is attached to the second skin material 72, making it easy for a pulling force to be applied to the second skin material 72, and causing the second skin material 72 to become flat. However, with the assist grip 3 described above, the shape of the second skin material 72 can be maintained, so the shape of the second skin material 72 is highlighted in relation to the first skin material 71 which is attached to the base material 35 while being pulled, resulting in an assist grip 3 with a well-defined design.

[0062] <Other Embodiments> This disclosure is not limited to the embodiments described above and in the drawings. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of this disclosure, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the disclosure.

[0063] (1) In the above embodiment, the first skin material is provided with two skin parts, but is not limited thereto. For example, the first skin material may consist of one skin part, and this skin part may surround the surface of the base material, with its ends sewn together on the rear side of the base material. In that case, the first elastic body may be positioned between the first skin material, the main body of the second skin material, the first folded part, and the second folded part.

[0064] (2) In the above embodiment, the pillar garnish is the B-pillar portion, but it is not limited to this. For example, the pillar garnish may be the A-pillar portion located in front of the B-pillar portion, or the C-pillar portion located behind the B-pillar portion, etc. Also, the first member and the second member constitute the ceiling material, and the vehicle gripping member may be attached to the ceiling panel.

[0065] (3) In the above embodiment, the mounting portion of the vehicle gripping member may include a third member positioned adjacent to the upper part of the first member, with at least one of the first member and the third member having an opening that opens in the direction of the inside and outside of the vehicle, and the upper end of the assist grip extending outward from the vehicle interior of the third member through the opening, and being attached to the vehicle body on the outside of the vehicle interior of the third member.

[0066] (4) The first member may not have an opening, but the second member may have an opening.

[0067] (5) This technology is not limited to assist grips as gripping members for vehicles, but can also be applied to other members that occupants can grip, such as steering wheels, door handles, and shift knobs.

[0068] (6) The vehicle gripping member and its mounting part illustrated in the above embodiments are not limited to vehicles but may be provided for various types of vehicles. For example, the vehicle gripping member and its mounting part can be applied to vehicles such as trains and amusement vehicles as land vehicles, airplanes and helicopters as flying vehicles, and ships and submarines as vehicles for use on or under the sea. [Explanation of symbols]

[0069] 1…Mounting part, 2…Pillar garnish, 3…Assist grip (vehicle gripping member), 5…Body (vehicle body), 10…First member, 11…First boundary part, 13…Opening, 14…Receiving part, 20…Second member, 21…Second boundary part, 23…Notch part, 30…Gripping part, 31…Extended part, 35…Base material, 71…First surface material, 72…Second surface material, 73,74…Surface part, 73C,74C…One end, 73D,74D…Other end, 76…Main body part, 77…First folded part (folded part), 78…Second folded part (folded part)

Claims

1. A mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member to the vehicle body, The vehicle gripping member comprises, of the first and second members arranged adjacent to each other, at least one of the first members located on the interior side of the vehicle, and having a gripping portion that can be grasped by an occupant. The vehicle body is positioned on the exterior side of the second member. At least one of the first member and the second member has an opening that opens in the direction of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The vehicle gripping member has a gripping portion that extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the opening, and is attached to the vehicle body on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member. The aforementioned vehicle gripping member is, Substrate and The system comprises an elastic body with a lower modulus of elasticity than the aforementioned substrate, The elastic body is a mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member, positioned between the base material and the opening.

2. A mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member to the vehicle body, The vehicle gripping member comprises, of the first and second members arranged adjacent to each other, at least one of the first members located on the interior side of the vehicle, and having a gripping portion that can be grasped by an occupant. The vehicle body is positioned on the exterior side of the second member. At least one of the first member and the second member has an opening that opens in the direction of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The vehicle gripping member has a gripping portion that extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the opening, and is attached to the vehicle body on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member. The vehicle gripping member has a gripping portion that extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the opening, and includes an extended portion that is attached to the vehicle body on the vehicle interior side of the second member. The first member is a mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member, disposed on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member and having a receiving portion capable of receiving the extended portion.

3. A mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member to the vehicle body, The vehicle gripping member comprises, of the first and second members arranged adjacent to each other, at least one of the first members located on the interior side of the vehicle, and having a gripping portion that can be grasped by an occupant. The vehicle body is positioned on the exterior side of the second member. At least one of the first member and the second member has an opening that opens in the direction of the vehicle's interior and exterior. The vehicle gripping member has a gripping portion that extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the opening, and is attached to the vehicle body on the outside of the vehicle interior of the second member. The mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member, wherein the first member and the second member are arranged adjacent to each other in the height direction of the vehicle, thereby forming a pillar garnish that extends in the height direction.

4. The mounting portion for a vehicle gripping member according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the opening is formed by cutting out a part of the first boundary portion that forms the boundary between the first member and the second member.

5. The second member is provided with a notch formed by cutting out a part of the second boundary portion that forms the boundary with the first member in a shape smaller than the opening. The attachment portion of the vehicle gripping member according to claim 4, wherein the gripping portion of the vehicle gripping member extends outward from the vehicle interior of the second member through the gap between the opening and the notch.

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