Vehicle window structure

Abstract

To provide a vehicular window structure configured so that a weather strip of a side door can be prevented from being abraded.SOLUTION: A quarter glass 3 comprises a flat glass 31 and a resin molding 32. The resin molding 32 includes a sealing part 32a sealing a gap between a side door and the molding. The sealing part 32a is formed to extend along a front end part of the flat glass 31 and has a base part 321a and a lip part 322a. A garnish of the side door is contacted with the lip part 322a of the sealing part 32a. The lip part 322a is extended from the base part 321a toward the side door and is curved so that a tip thereof is positioned inside in a vehicle width direction. The lip part 322a has a large portion 3221a and one portion 3222a. The one portion 3222a is made to be larger in curvature and smaller in expansion from the base part 321a, than the large portion 3221a, so as to avoid contacting the weather strip of the side door.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a window structure for a vehicle.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, a quarter glass provided on the side surface of a vehicle body is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

[0003] The quarter glass is arranged so as to be adjacent to a side door in a closed state. The quarter glass includes a plate glass that closes a window opening of the vehicle body, and a resin molding integrally formed on the periphery of the plate glass. The resin molding includes a sealing portion that seals a gap between the resin molding and the side door. The sealing portion is formed so as to extend along the front end portion of the plate glass, and has a base portion attached to the front end portion of the plate glass and a lip portion protruding from the base portion.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0004]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0005] Here, in the quarter glass as described above, when the weatherstrip of the side door comes into contact with the lip portion, the weatherstrip may wear.

[0006] The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a window structure for a vehicle capable of suppressing wear of the weatherstrip of a side door.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0007] The vehicle window structure according to the present invention comprises a window panel that closes a window opening in the vehicle body and a sealing material integrally formed on the periphery of the window panel, and is positioned adjacent to a closed side door. The sealing material includes a sealing portion that seals the gap between it and the side door. The sealing portion is formed to extend along the edge of the window panel and has a base attached to the edge of the window panel and a lip portion protruding from the base. The sealing portion is configured such that the garnish of the side door abuts against the lip portion. The lip portion extends from the base toward the side door and is curved so that its tip is located inward in the vehicle width direction. The lip portion has a majority in the extending direction of the sealing portion and a portion other than the majority. The portion of the lip portion has a greater degree of curvature and a smaller protrusion from the base compared to the majority, so that contact with the weatherstrip of the side door is avoided.

[0008] This configuration prevents the weatherstrip on the side door from coming into contact with a portion of the lip.

[0009] In the above-described vehicle window structure, the sealing portion may be formed such that the base position of the lip portion remains constant in the extension direction.

[0010] In the above-described vehicle window structure, the sealing portion may be located at the front end of the window panel, and a portion of the lip portion may be located at the upper end in the extending direction of the sealing portion. [Effects of the Invention]

[0011] According to the vehicle window structure of the present invention, wear of the weatherstrip of the side door can be suppressed. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0012] [Figure 1] This is a side view showing a vehicle equipped with the quarter glass of this embodiment. [Figure 2] This is a cross-sectional view AA in Figure 1. [Figure 3]This is a cross-sectional view of BB in Figure 1. [Figure 4] This is a cross-sectional view of CC in Figure 1. [Figure 5] This is a magnified view of the upper end of the front edge of the quarter glass in Figure 1. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0013] The following describes one embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] First, the configuration of a vehicle 100 equipped with quarter glass 3 according to one embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[0015] As shown in Figure 1, the vehicle 100 comprises a body 1, a side door 2, and a quarter glass 3. A door opening (not shown) is formed on the side of the body 1, and the side door 2 is configured to open and close this door opening. A window opening (not shown) is also formed on the side of the body 1, and this window opening is closed by the quarter glass 3. The quarter glass 3 is positioned adjacent to the closed side door 2 in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle.

[0016] The side door 2 includes a door body and a door glass 22. The door body is formed in a box shape by a door outer panel 21a and a door inner panel 21b (see Figure 4), and has a door window opening (not shown) on the upper side. The door glass 22 is configured to open and close the door window opening. A garnish 23 is provided at the upper rear end of the side door 2. The garnish 23 is formed to extend linearly along the rear edge of the door window opening. For this reason, the garnish 23 is inclined such that its upper end is located towards the front of the vehicle relative to its lower end.

[0017] The quarter glass 3 is disposed on the vehicle rear side with respect to the side door 2 and at a height position corresponding to the door window opening of the side door 2. The quarter glass 3 includes a plate glass 31, a resin molding 32 (see FIG. 5), a metal molding 33, and a mounting member 34 (see FIG. 3). For example, the resin molding 32 and the metal molding 33 are integrally formed on the plate glass 31 by injection molding. The quarter glass 3 is an example of the "window structure for a vehicle" of the present invention.

[0018] The plate glass 31 is provided to close the window opening of the vehicle body 1. The plate glass 31 has a substantially rectangular shape and is fixed to the vehicle body 1. That is, the plate glass 31 is attached to the vehicle body 1 so that the window opening cannot be opened. The plate glass 31 is an example of the "window panel" of the present invention.

[0019] As shown in FIG. 5, the resin molding 32 is a resin sealing material and is integrally formed on the periphery of the plate glass 31. The resin molding 32 is formed in a square frame shape and has sealing portions 32a and 32b. The resin molding 32 is an example of the "sealing material" of the present invention.

[0020] The sealing portion 32a is disposed at the front end portion of the plate glass 31 and is configured to seal the gap between the plate glass 31 and the side door 2. The sealing portion 32a is formed to linearly extend along the front end portion of the plate glass 31. Therefore, the sealing portion 32a is inclined such that the upper end portion is located on the vehicle front side with respect to the lower end portion. That is, the sealing portion 32a is formed to extend following the upper rear end portion of the side door 2.

[0021] The sealing portion 32a has a base portion 321a attached to the front end portion of the plate glass 31 and a lip portion 322a protruding from the base portion 321a. The base portion 321a (see FIG. 2) is formed with a U-shaped cross section and is configured to sandwich the front end portion of the plate glass 31. The lip portion 322a is formed to protrude from the base portion 321a toward the vehicle front side (side door 2 side).

[0022] The seal portion 32b is configured to seal the gap between the vehicle body 1. The seal portion 32b is disposed at the upper end portion, the lower end portion, and the rear end portion of the windshield 31. That is, the seal portion 32b is formed in a U shape when viewed from the side. One end portion of the seal portion 32b is connected to the upper end portion of the seal portion 32a, and the other end portion of the seal portion 32b is connected to the lower end portion of the seal portion 32a.

[0023] As shown in FIG. 4, the seal portion 32b has a base portion 321b attached to the end portion of the windshield 31, a lip portion 322b protruding from the base portion 321b, and an attachment portion 323b to which the metal molding 33 is attached. The base portion 321b is formed with a U-shaped cross section and is configured to sandwich the end portion of the windshield 31. The lip portion 322b is formed to protrude outward (opposite to the side where the windshield 31 is located) from the base portion 321b and is configured to contact the vehicle body 1. The attachment portion 323b is disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction with respect to the windshield 31 and is formed to extend inward from the base portion 321b.

[0024] The metal molding 33 is a metallic decorative member, which is disposed on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the attachment portion 323b and is provided along the seal portion 32b. The metal molding 33 is formed in a U shape when viewed from the side, and the open end is arranged to face the front side of the vehicle. For this reason, the metal molding 33 (see FIG. 1) is formed to extend in the vehicle front-rear direction at the upper end portion and the lower end portion of the windshield 31 and is formed to extend in an oblique direction at the rear end portion of the windshield 31.

[0025] As shown in FIG. 3, the attachment member 34 is provided for attaching the quarter glass 3 to the vehicle body 1. The attachment member 34 is provided on the inner surface (the surface located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction) of the windshield 31, and a plurality of attachment members 34 are arranged at intervals along the peripheral edge portion of the windshield 31. For example, fitting holes are formed in the vehicle body 1, and the attachment member 34 is fitted into the fitting holes.

[0026] Here, as shown in Figures 2 to 4, the garnish 23 of the side door 2 is positioned outward in the vehicle width direction relative to the door outer panel 21a. A protruding piece 23a is formed at the rear end of the garnish 23, projecting inward in the vehicle width direction. The protruding piece 23a is positioned further rearward than the door body.

[0027] Furthermore, a weatherstrip 24 (see Figure 4) is provided around the side door 2. The weatherstrip 24 is provided to seal the gap between the side door 2 and the vehicle body 1. As shown in Figure 4, at the upper end of the rear end of the side door 2, the weatherstrip 24 is positioned at the rear end of the door body, and a lip portion 24a is formed on the weatherstrip 24. The lip portion 24a is configured to abut against the protruding piece 23a. Therefore, at the upper end of the rear end of the side door 2, the rear end of the door body is covered by the garnish 23 and the weatherstrip 24. The lip portion 24a is positioned on the vehicle front side relative to the protruding piece 23a.

[0028] Furthermore, as shown in Figures 2 and 3, the lip portion 24a is not provided at the rear end of the side door 2 except at the upper end. In other words, the lip portion 24a is not provided on most of the rear end of the side door 2.

[0029] Furthermore, the sealing portion 32a is configured such that when the side door 2 is closed, the protruding piece 23a of the garnish 23 comes into contact with the lip portion 322a. The lip portion 322a extends from the base portion 321a toward the front of the vehicle (towards the side door 2), and is curved so that its tip is located inward in the vehicle width direction. Specifically, the lip portion 322a is curved in an arc shape, with a concave surface located inward in the vehicle width direction, and the protruding piece 23a comes into contact with the convex surface.

[0030] The base position of the lip portion 322a is positioned to correspond to the outer surface of the glass plate 31 (the surface located on the outside in the vehicle width direction). Furthermore, the base position of the lip portion 322a is kept constant in the stretching direction of the seal portion 32a. In other words, the base position of the lip portion 322a is not displaced in the thickness direction of the glass plate 31 in the stretching direction of the seal portion 32a.

[0031] In this embodiment, as shown in Figure 5, the lip portion 322a has a majority portion 3221a in the extending direction of the seal portion 32a and a portion 3222a other than the majority portion 3221a. The portion 3222a is located at the upper end in the extending direction of the seal portion 32a and is provided to be connected to the upper side of the majority portion 3221a. The portion 3222a is formed in a height region corresponding to the region where the lip portion 24a of the weatherstrip 24 is located.

[0032] A portion 3222a of the lip portion 322a has a greater degree of curvature and a smaller overhang from the base portion 321a compared to the majority portion 3221a. Therefore, as shown in Figure 4, a portion 3222a of the lip portion 3222a avoids contact with the lip portion 24a of the weatherstrip 24. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, the majority portion 3221a of the lip portion 322a does not have a lip portion 24a, and therefore there is no need to avoid contact. In other words, a portion 3222a of the lip portion 322a is provided to prevent contact with the weatherstrip 24.

[0033] -effect- In this embodiment, the lip portion 322a is provided with a portion 3222a that is more curved and protrudes less from the base portion 321a compared to the majority portion 3221a, as described above. By configuring it in this way, the weatherstrip 24 of the side door 2 can be prevented from coming into contact with the portion 3222a of the lip portion 322a. This makes it possible to suppress wear on the weatherstrip 24 of the side door 2.

[0034] -Other Embodiments- The embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative in all respects and do not constitute a limiting interpretation. Therefore, the technical scope of the present invention is not construed solely by the embodiments described above, but is defined based on the claims. Furthermore, the technical scope of the present invention includes all modifications within the meaning and scope of equivalence to the claims.

[0035] For example, the above embodiment shows an example in which a metal molding 33 is provided. However, it is not limited to this, and a metal molding may not be provided.

[0036] Furthermore, the above embodiment shows an example where the glass plate 31 is rectangular. However, it is not limited to this, and the glass plate may be triangular or other shapes.

[0037] Furthermore, the above embodiment shows an example in which a portion 3222a is positioned at the upper end in the extending direction of the seal portion 32a. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and a portion may be positioned at a location other than the upper end in the extending direction of the seal portion. [Industrial applicability]

[0038] This invention can be used in vehicle window structures provided on the side of a vehicle body. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0039] 1. Vehicle body 2 side doors 3. Quarter glass (vehicle window structure) 23 Garnish 24 Weatherstrip 31. Glass panes (window panels) 32. Resin molding (sealant) 32a Seal portion 321a base 322a Lip section 3221a Most 3222a part

Claims

1. A window panel that closes the window opening of the vehicle body, The window panel comprises a sealing material integrally formed on its periphery, A vehicle window structure positioned adjacent to a closed side door, The sealing material includes a sealing portion that seals the gap between it and the side door. The sealing portion is formed to extend along the edge of the window panel and has a base portion attached to the edge of the window panel and a lip portion protruding from the base portion. The sealing portion is configured such that the garnish of the side door abuts against the lip portion. The lip portion extends from the base toward the side door and is curved so that its tip is located inward in the vehicle width direction. The lip portion has the majority of the sealing portion in the extending direction and the portion other than the majority thereof. A vehicle window structure characterized in that a portion of the lip portion has a greater degree of curvature and a smaller protrusion from the base portion compared to the majority portion, thereby preventing contact with the weatherstrip of the side door.

2. In the vehicle window structure according to claim 1, The sealing portion is located at the front end of the window panel. A portion of the lip portion is characterized by being located at the upper end in the extending direction of the seal portion. A window structure for vehicles.

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