Car partition curtain and its installation method

Abstract

To provide a partition curtain for a vehicle and an installation method thereof, which enables the installation of the curtain without adding physical damage such as drilling on the body, which is simple in the installation work, and which can open / close the curtain after the installation once.SOLUTION: A partition curtain for a vehicle is formed in accordance with a vehicle type and is characterized by hanging down a curtain from a curtain rail, by mechanically combining an installation member with a fixing member. The installation member is installed in the curtain rail on both ends, and the fixing member is respectively set on the left / right side faces in the vehicle. In the installation method of the curtain, the work of a user side includes various works which are installing a pillar bracket on a pillar trim, assembling a rail end bracket, attaching the curtain to the curtain rail, installing the rail end bracket on both ends of the curtain rail, and installing the rail end bracket to the pillar bracket.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a partition curtain for vehicles and a method for attaching the same.

Background Art

[0002] Vehicle partition curtains are used to ensure privacy and create a private space. Furthermore, they are used to prevent sunburn, enable overnight parking in the vehicle, prevent peeping, prevent theft, and achieve UV cut.

[0003] When prior art documents related to vehicle partition curtains were searched using the patent information platform J-PlatPat with the keywords "vehicle" and "partition curtain" targeting the claims, Patent Document 1 was detected.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] In Patent Document 1, both side edges of a partition curtain hanging down from the ceiling of the vehicle body are respectively sandwiched and fixed to the door frames of the doors on both sides of the rear part of the vehicle body with trim rubber (paragraph 0004). As a fixing means for the upper edge of the partition curtain, a strip of magic tape (registered trademark) is sewn on one side in advance and attached to the ceiling of the vehicle body (paragraph 0010).

[0006] In contrast to the present invention, the invention described in Patent Document 1 differs in that it does not have a curtain rail, while the present invention does. As a result, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, once installed, the curtains cannot be opened or closed at will. To open the curtains, the curtains themselves must be removed. If the curtains are to be used again, the installation process must be restarted from the beginning. In contrast, in the present invention, the curtains are suspended from a curtain rail and can be opened and closed at will.

[0007] Therefore, the present invention aims to provide a car partition curtain and a method for installing the same that allows the curtain to be installed without causing physical damage such as drilling holes in the vehicle body, the installation work for the curtain is simple, and the curtain can be opened and closed even after it has been installed. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] The car partition curtain according to the present invention is characterized in that, on one side, it comprises a curtain rail molded according to the vehicle type and with mounting members attached to both ends, fixing members installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the car, and the curtain is suspended from the curtain rail by mechanically connecting the mounting members to the fixing members.

[0009] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned partition curtain for vehicles, the curtain may be made openable and closable by attaching a curtain hook, which is attached to the upper end of the curtain, to a runner that moves freely within the curtain rail.

[0010] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned partition curtain for vehicles, a sewn-on runner may be attached to the upper end of the curtain, allowing the curtain to be opened and closed.

[0011] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned partition curtain for vehicles, the curtain rail may be molded to a length and bend appropriate to the vehicle type and positioned in close contact with the inner surface of the head running.

[0012] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned partition curtain for vehicles, the fixing members installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the vehicle may be pillar brackets that are locked to the B-pillar trim.

[0013] Furthermore, in the above-mentioned partition curtain for vehicles, the mounting members at both ends of the curtain rail may be rail end brackets, which are mechanically connected to the curtain rail and also mechanically connected to fixing members installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the vehicle, respectively.

[0014] Furthermore, in the method for installing a car partition curtain according to the present invention, a curtain rail is provided in advance by the curtain manufacturer, and the user's work consists of the following steps: step S1, attaching the pillar bracket to the pillar trim; step S2, assembling the rail end bracket; step S3, attaching the curtain to the curtain rail; step S4, attaching the rail end bracket to both ends of the curtain rail; and step S5, attaching the rail end bracket to the pillar bracket. Here, steps S1 to S3 can be performed in any order.

[0015] Furthermore, the method for installing a car partition curtain according to the present invention is such that, in one respect, the manufacturer has prepared and supplied to the user parts in which the assembly of the rail end bracket in step S2, the installation of the runner on the rail in step S3, and the attachment of the rail end bracket to both ends in step S4 have been completed, and the user's work consists of the steps of attaching the pillar bracket to the pillar trim in step S1, attaching the rail end bracket to the pillar bracket in step S5, and hanging the curtain on the runner in step S6. [Effects of the Invention]

[0016] According to the present invention, an object is to provide a vehicle partition curtain that can be installed without causing physical damage such as drilling on the vehicle body, has a simple curtain installation work, and can open and close the curtain even after it is once installed, and a method for installing the same.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0017] [Figure 1A] FIG. 1A is a view showing an open state of a vehicle partition curtain according to the present embodiment. [Figure 1B] FIG. 1B is a view showing a closed state of the partition curtain shown in FIG. 1A. [Figure 2A] FIG. 2A is a work flow diagram of a method for installing the partition curtain shown in FIG. 1A. [Figure 2B] FIG. 2B is a work flow diagram of another installation method. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a view showing the shape of a curtain rail after cutting and forming. [Figure 4] FIG. 4 is a view for explaining components and operations in step S1 shown in FIG. 2A. [Figure 5] FIG. 5 is a view for explaining components and operations in step S2. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a view for explaining components and operations in step S3. FIG. 7 is a view for explaining components and operations in step S4. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a view for explaining components and operations in step S5. [Figure 9A] FIG. 9A is a photograph of an open state of a vehicle partition curtain (prototype) according to the present embodiment. [Figure 9B] FIG. 9B is a photograph of a closed state of the partition curtain shown in FIG. 9A.

Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0018] Embodiments of the vehicle partition curtain and its installation method according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. Here, the same elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant descriptions are omitted.

[0019] [Overall composition of the curtains] Figure 1A shows the car partition curtain 4 according to this embodiment in the open position. The right-hand figure is the driver's side, and the left-hand figure is the passenger side, both showing a view from the rear in the direction of vehicle travel. Both sliding doors 6 are in the open position. The two dashed lines drawn vertically in the center are break lines, and the left and right figures are separate. That is, the right-hand figure is a view from the left rear so that the right end of the curtain 4 is fixed to the B pillar trim 10. Similarly, the left-hand figure is a view from the right rear so that the left end of the curtain 4 is fixed to the B pillar trim 10. The actual relative positional relationship between the left and right figures is such that the curtain rails 8 in both figures extend in a straight line.

[0020] Figure 1B shows the car partition curtain shown in Figure 1A in the closed position. In this view, both sliding doors 6 are closed.

[0021] As shown in Figure 1A, the partition curtain 4 is installed along the rear of the backrests of the driver's and passenger's seats. The curtain 4 is suspended from a curtain rail 8 installed along the headlining surface 14 to which the air conditioning duct panel 12 is attached. On the driver's side (right), the right end of the curtain 4 is fixed to the B-pillar trim 10 of the vehicle body using adhesive Velcro 16 (five places in the figure). When the curtain 4 is open, it is gathered using tassels 18 (two places in the figure). The passenger side (left) is similar, being symmetrical along the central vertical line.

[0022] Figure 1B shows the vehicle partition curtain 4 shown in Figure 1A in the closed position. The left and right sliding doors 6 of the vehicle are closed. The center of the left and right curtains 4 are closed by attaching Velcro® 20 (three places in the figure). This allows the curtains to be completely closed without causing physical damage such as drilling holes in the vehicle body, and virtually no incident light is generated.

[0023] [How to install curtains] Figure 2A is a flowchart of the installation process for the partition curtain 4 shown in Figure 1A. Figure 2B is a flowchart of other installation processes. The dashed lines in the work blocks indicate tasks performed in advance by the curtain manufacturer, and the solid lines indicate tasks performed by the user who purchased the curtain.

[0024] Figure 3 shows the curtain rail 8 after molding. Before commencing the work shown in Figures 2A and 2B, the curtain manufacturer molds (cuts and bends) the curtain rail 8 for each vehicle model and provides it to the user. The material of the curtain rail 8 is typically aluminum. The molding of the curtain rail 8 is done according to the shape of the car for each vehicle model. The length of the curtain 4 is the length along the headline surface of the car, between the mounting positions at both ends. The curtain rail 8 is bent to conform to the curved shape of the headline surface of the car. In this way, individually molded curtain rails 8 for each vehicle model are prepared in advance and supplied by the manufacturer.

[0025] In the workflow shown in Figure 2A, step S1 involves attaching the pillar bracket to the pillar trim, step S2 involves assembling the rail end bracket, step S3 involves setting the curtain, step S4 involves attaching the rail end bracket to both ends, and step S5 involves attaching the rail end bracket to the pillar bracket, completing the work. There are no restrictions on the order in which steps S1 to S3 are performed; they can be performed simultaneously or in any order.

[0026] In the workflow shown in Figure 2B, the manufacturer performs the work blocks indicated by the dashed lines (i.e., the assembly of the rail end brackets in step S2, the installation of the runners onto the rails in step S3, and the attachment of the rail end brackets to both ends in step S4) and supplies the product to the user. Therefore, the user only needs to attach the pillar brackets to the pillar trim in step 1, attach the rail end brackets to the pillar brackets in step S5, and hang the curtains on the runners in step S6 to complete the installation.

[0027] The following describes the details of the components and their assembly procedures for each step, following the workflow shown in Figure 2A. Regarding the work shown in Figure 2B, with the exception of step 6, which involves hanging the curtain (and its hooks) on the curtain rail (and its runners), it is part of the work shown in Figure 2A. Since the components and procedures are self-evident from the corresponding step descriptions, their explanation is omitted.

[0028] [Components and operations for each step] (Step S1: Attach the pillar bracket to the B pillar trim) The B-pillar trim 10 shown in Figure 4 is a structure that is vertically installed between the front door and the rear door, supports the large door opening on the side of the body, firmly holds the seat belt, and supports the vehicle roof. The headlining surface 14 covers the ceiling portion of the interior of the vehicle and is made of a flexible urethane material or the like to mitigate impact when the head is hit and absorb the sound of rain.

[0029] The pillar bracket 22, in cross-sectional terms, is made of metal or a hard synthetic resin and has a shape resembling two U-shapes inverted vertically and integrated. One inverted U-shaped portion is a mounting portion 22a that attaches to the upper end of the cover member of the B pillar trim 10 while pressing against the headlining, and the other U-shaped portion is a curtain fixing portion 22b with screw holes (two in the figure) formed therein, for screwing the mounting member of the curtain rail end into place. The cover member of the B pillar trim 10 is generally made of a hard synthetic resin.

[0030] Therefore, the pillar bracket 22 serves as a fixing member that secures the curtain rail 8 to a part of the vehicle body (B pillar trim 10).

[0031] (Step S2: Assembly of rail end brackets) The rail end brackets 24 shown in Figure 5 are attached to both ends of the curtain rail 8 and are made of metal or a hard synthetic resin to attach the curtain rail 8 to the pillar bracket 22. The rail end brackets 24 consist of a combination of bracket A (24a) and bracket B (24b). Bracket B (24b) has an L-shaped cross-section, with a circular opening formed on one side for passing a mounting screw 25a through, and a rectangular opening formed on the other side into which a part of bracket A (24a) is inserted. Bracket A (24a) consists of a part that is inserted into the rectangular opening of bracket B (24b) and a part with a hole that corresponds to the screw hole of the curtain fixing part 22b of the pillar bracket 22, and both parts are molded to form a predetermined angle. This predetermined angle is molded to a desired angle so that it fits when hung on the pillar bracket 22, as shown in Figure 8(B).

[0032] The assembly of brackets A and B is completed by inserting the plate-shaped portion of bracket A (24a) into bracket B (24b). For the subsequent screwing work, please refer to step 4 (Figure 7). The rail end bracket 24 is a mounting member for attaching the curtain rail 8 to the pillar bracket 22.

[0033] (Step S3: Set up the curtains) The shape of the curtain 4 and the method of hanging it from the curtain rail 8 are the same as for a normal curtain. Any method can be selected here. For example, a curtain hook is attached to the folded-over portion at the top of the curtain 4, and a runner that can move within the rail is incorporated inside the curtain rail 8. One method is to hang the curtain 4 from the curtain rail 8 by attaching the curtain hook to the runner. Alternatively, instead of a curtain hook, a sewn-on runner (a type of runner where the curtain is sewn on by threading a thread through a hole in the main body) can be attached to the top of the curtain, and the curtain rail can be set up.

[0034] The material for curtain 4 should preferably be lightweight, light-blocking, opaque, and have a high UV protection rate, given its use as a partition for cars.

[0035] Figure 6 shows the process of setting a curtain on the curtain rail 8 using a sewn-on runner.

[0036] (Step S4: Attaching the rail end bracket) As explained in Figure 5, the rail end bracket 24 is formed from a combination of brackets A and B. As shown in Figure 7(A), the rail end bracket 24 is inserted from the end of the curtain rail 8, and the lower surface of the curtain rail 8 is sandwiched between brackets A(24a) and B(24b). As shown in Figure 7(B), the rail end bracket 24 is attached to both ends of the curtain rail 8 by screwing brackets A and B together.

[0037] (Step S5: Attach the rail end bracket to the pillar bracket) As shown in Figure 8(A), slide bracket A(24a) of the rail end bracket 24 into the curtain fixing portion 22b of the pillar bracket 22. Figure 8(B) is a cross-sectional view showing the relationship between the pillar bracket 22 and the rail end bracket 24 inserted therein. As shown in Figure 8(C), in this state, insert screw 25b into the hole in the pillar bracket 22 and screw it into bracket A(24a) of the rail end bracket 24. This completes the installation of the curtain 4.

[0038] [Prototype] Figure 9A is a photograph of a prototype of the car partition curtain according to this embodiment, taken in the open position. Here, only the area behind the passenger seat is photographed. Figure 8B is a photograph of the curtain shown in Figure 8A, taken in the closed position. As shown above, the partition curtain according to this embodiment allows the left and right curtains to be freely opened and closed as needed.

[0039] [Features and effects of this embodiment] The car partition curtain and its installation method according to this embodiment have the following features and effects.

[0040] (1) The curtain 4 can be installed without causing any physical damage to the vehicle body, such as drilling holes. Therefore, when the curtain 4 is no longer needed, it can be removed without leaving any physical damage to the vehicle body.

[0041] (2) The curtains are easy to install. In the workflow shown in Figure 2A, the user simply attaches the curtain 4 to the curtain rail 8, installs the rail end bracket 24, and then attaches this to the pillar bracket 22 installed on the pillar trim to complete the task. Furthermore, in the workflow shown in Figure 2B, the curtain manufacturer provides the curtain with the rail end brackets 24 of the curtain rail 8 already attached. Therefore, the user only needs to attach the pillar brackets 22 to the pillar trim and then attach the curtain rail end brackets 24 to them to complete the work. Therefore, if curtain 4 is no longer needed, it can be removed with simple steps.

[0042] (3) Once installed, the curtains can be opened and closed. The left and right curtains 4 are suspended from movable runners within the curtain rail 8, so the curtains 4 can be opened and closed as needed.

[0043] (4) The curtains are securely fastened. The pillar brackets 22 that fix and hold both ends of the curtain rail 8 are secured so as to straddle the B-pillar trim (on the upper end of the surface member) of the vehicle body. The curtain rail itself is cut to a predetermined length according to the vehicle model, bent and shaped to conform to the curved surface of the inner circumferential surface of the headlining, and positioned by being pressed against the inner circumferential surface of the headlining along its entire length. Since both ends and the entire middle section of the curtain rail 8 are fixed and held, the curtain 4 is securely fixed.

[0044] (5) All parts are supplied by the curtain manufacturer.

[0045] As described in this embodiment, the user is provided with all parts from the curtain manufacturer, except for the screwdriver used for fastening the pillars. Therefore, there is no need for the user to prepare any other parts. [Explanation of symbols]

[0046] 4: Curtain, 6: Sliding door, 8: Curtain rail, 10: B pillar trim, 12: Air conditioning duct panel, 14: Headlining surface, 16: Adhesive magic, 18: Tassel, 20: Velcro (registered trademark), 22: Pillar bracket, 22a: Mounting part, 22b: Fixing part, 24: Rail end bracket, 24a: Bracket A, 24b: Bracket B, 25a, 25b: Screw,

Claims

1. A curtain rail with mounting members attached to both ends, A car partition curtain comprising mounting parts that are installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the vehicle and are detachably attached to a part of the B-pillar trim inside the vehicle without causing physical damage to the vehicle body, and fixing members that have parts for fixing the mounting members of the curtain rail, The aforementioned curtain rails are pre-formed to the appropriate length and bend for each vehicle model, according to the shape of the vehicle. A car partition curtain, wherein the mounting members at both ends of the curtain rail are fixed to the fixing portion of the fixing member attached to a part of the B-pillar trim inside the vehicle, the curtain rail is positioned pressed against the inner surface of the headlining, and both ends and the entire middle portion of the curtain rail are fixed and held in place.

2. In the car partition curtain according to claim 1, A car partition curtain is provided, in which a curtain hook attached to the upper end of the curtain is attached to a runner that moves freely within the curtain rail, thereby allowing the curtain to be opened and closed.

3. In the car partition curtain according to claim 1, A partition curtain for a car, wherein a sewn-on runner is attached to the upper end of the curtain, and the curtain can be opened and closed.

4. In the car partition curtain according to claim 1, The fixing members installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the vehicle are pillar brackets that are secured to the B-pillar trim, forming a partition curtain for a vehicle.

5. In the car partition curtain according to claim 1, The mounting members at both ends of the curtain rail are rail end brackets, which are mechanically connected to the curtain rail and also to the fixing members installed on the left and right sides of the interior of the vehicle. Mechanically connected, car partition curtains.

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