JP3558155B2 - Escussion panel mounting structure - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a mounting structure for an escutcheon panel installed at an upper opening of an armrest such as a door trim, a rear side trim of a normal car, or a luggage side trim of a one-box car.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Normally, various interior parts are mounted in the vehicle interior to protect passengers and enhance the interior design of the vehicle interior. FIG. 9 shows an automobile door trim 1 provided in a door panel of an ordinary car. The automobile door trim 1 has an armrest 2 which bulges toward the interior of the vehicle at a substantially central portion on the front side. An escutcheon panel 3 equipped with a power window switch, various lock switches, etc. is installed on the upper surface of the first half of the vehicle, and an armrest pad 4 having a cushioning function is provided on the second half of the armrest 2 so that the occupant can rest on his elbow. is set up. FIG. 10 shows a state where the armrest 2 is enlarged.
[0003]
Then, in order to attach the escutcheon panel 3 to the door trim 1, as shown in FIG. 11, one side edge of the opening 2a provided on the upper surface of the armrest 2 is provided on the back side of the front side edge of the escutcheon panel 3. With the locking hook 5 locked, the iron clip 6 provided on the rear side rear surface of the escutcheon panel 3 is engaged with the other side edge of the opening 2a, so that the escutcheon panel 3 It is fitted and fixed in the opening 2a.
[0004]
Further, in order to attach the armrest pad 4 to the armrest 2, as shown in FIG. 12, the armrest pad 4 is configured by covering the surface of an armrest core 4a with an armrest skin 4b, and provided on the back of the armrest core 4a. The iron clip 7 is fixed to the mounting boss 4c, and the iron clip 7 is press-fitted into the mounting hole 2b of the armrest 2 so that the armrest pad 4 is mounted at a predetermined position on the upper surface of the armrest 2. I have.
[0005]
Further, as shown in FIG. 13, in the specification in which the escutcheon panel 3 and the pull handle 8 are installed on the upper surface of the armrest 2 of the door trim 1, the escutcheon panel 3 adopts the mounting structure shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the case 8 is mounted by inserting a pull handle 8 shaped like a case into a mounting opening on the upper surface of the armrest 2, and attaching a screw 9a to the bracket 9 on the vehicle body side. The pull handle 8 is attached to a predetermined portion of the armrest 2 by tightening and fixing through a mounting hole 8a provided on the bottom surface.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
As described above, in the conventional mounting structure of the escutcheon panel 3, for example, in a type in which the escutcheon panel 3 and the armrest pad 4 are provided together, the iron clips 6 and 7 are attached to the escutcheon panel 3 and the armrest pad 4, respectively. Also, the number of fixtures of the iron clips 6 and 7 is large, and the number of man-hours for attachment is also large, which is a major factor in lowering work efficiency.
[0007]
Further, since the upper surface of the armrest 2 is exposed between the escutcheon panel 3 and the armrest pad 4, the appearance is not good, and it is also urgently necessary to enhance the design of this part.
[0008]
Similarly, in the specification in which the escutcheon panel 3 and the pull handle 8 are provided side by side, the number of fixtures such as the iron clip 6 used for the escutcheon panel 3 and the screw 9a for tightening and fixing the pull handle 8 is large, and the number of mounting steps is also large. Similar problems have been pointed out, such as bulkiness and poor appearance between the escutcheon panel 3 and the pull handle 8.
[0009]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and when installing an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad, or an escutcheon panel and a pull handle, it is possible to reduce the number of equipment such as iron clips and the like, and to reduce the number of man-hours for mounting these. It is another object of the present invention to provide a mounting structure for an escutcheon panel in which the appearance around the escutcheon panel is kept good and the appearance design is enhanced.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, in the invention according to claim 1 of the present application, an armrest is formed to bulge toward the indoor side substantially at a central portion of an interior trim formed into a desired curved shape, and is opened on an upper surface of the armrest. In the mounting structure of an escutcheon panel in which an escutcheon panel is fitted and fixed in the mounting opening, a locking hook is formed on a back surface of a front side edge of the escutcheon panel, and the locking hook is attached to a front side edge of the mounting opening. The rear part of the escutcheon panel at the front edge of the armrest pad installed behind the escutcheon panel. Downward While pressing, the rear edge of the escutcheon panel is clipped by the clip installed on the back of the front side of the armrest pad. Energize in the locking direction of the locking hook It is characterized by being anchored and supported.
[0011]
Here, the interior trim may be a door trim of a passenger car, a rear corner trim, a luggage side trim of a one-box car, or the like, as long as the interior trim has an armrest that swells toward the indoor side.
[0012]
Next, according to a second aspect of the present invention, in the escutcheon panel, a locking claw is formed on a rear surface of a rear edge portion, and the locking claw is engaged with a rear edge portion of a mounting opening of an armrest. , An escutcheon panel is held.
[0013]
The invention according to claim 3 of the present application is characterized in that a rear side portion of the escutcheon panel that overlaps with a front side edge of the armrest pad is formed with a downwardly inclined surface.
[0014]
Further, according to the invention described in claim 4 of the present application, an armrest is formed to bulge toward the interior of the room at a substantially central portion of an interior trim formed into a desired curved shape, and an escutcheon is provided in a mounting opening formed on an upper surface of the armrest. In the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel for fitting and fixing the panel, the escutcheon panel engages a locking hook formed on the back surface of the front side edge with the front side edge of the mounting opening, and the first half of the mounting opening. At the same time, the pull handle is fitted into the rear half of the mounting opening, and the front edge flange of the pull handle presses and holds the rear edge of the escutcheon panel. On the other hand, a tip portion of the front edge side flange is formed as an inclined portion inclined obliquely downward, and the downward mounting force of the pull handle is applied to the rear side edge portion of the escutcheon panel through the inclined portion on the receiving flange. And the escutcheon panel is urged in the locking direction of the locking hook. .
[0016]
As is apparent from the above configuration, according to the first aspect of the invention, the front side edge of the escutcheon panel is engaged with the front edge of the mounting opening by the locking hook, and the rear side of the escutcheon panel is , To the clip provided on the front side of the armrest pad While being urged in the locking direction The armrest pad is pressed and held by the front edge of the armrest pad.
[0017]
Further, since the rear side of the escutcheon panel and the front side of the armrest pad are provided continuously, the armrest portion of the interior trim is not exposed between them as in the conventional case, and the sense of continuity between the two can be emphasized.
[0018]
Next, according to the second aspect of the present invention, since the locking claw is formed on the rear surface of the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel, the rear surface of the escutcheon panel is placed on the upper surface of the armrest by using the locking claw. The escutcheon panel can be temporarily held, and the rear side of the escutcheon panel does not wobble.
[0019]
Furthermore, according to the third aspect of the present invention, it is possible to tolerate variations in the front-rear direction of the front edge of the armrest pad.
[0020]
Next, according to the invention described in claim 4, the front side edge of the escutcheon panel can be attached and fixed to the upper surface of the armrest using the locking hook, and the rear side of the escutcheon panel is formed by the front edge side flange of the pull handle. While being pressed and held, by integrating the escutcheon panel and the pull handle, a sense of continuity between them can be emphasized.
[0021]
Further, the claims 4 According to the invention described above, the rear edge of the escutcheon panel is pressed and supported by the flange of the pull handle, and the inclined portion that is inclined downward is set at the tip of the front edge flange of the pull handle, and faces downward of the pull handle. The mounting force can be converted from the inclined portion to a pressing force in a downward and engaging direction with respect to the escutcheon panel.
[0022]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of an escutcheon panel mounting structure according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0023]
1 to 5 show an embodiment in which an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad of a door trim for an automobile are provided side by side. FIG. 1 is a front view of the door trim, FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the configuration of the door trim, and FIG. FIG. 4 is an external view showing a state in which an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad are provided in a door trim, FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting structure of the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad in the door trim, and FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view of the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad. .
[0024]
FIGS. 6 to 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention in which an escutcheon panel and a pull handle are provided in a car door trim, FIG. 6 is an external view showing the escutcheon panel and a pull handle, and FIG. FIG. 8 is a sectional view showing an attachment structure between the escutcheon panel and the pull handle, and FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing an attachment state between the escutcheon panel and the pull handle.
[0025]
A first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0026]
1 and 2, an automobile door trim 10 is formed into a desired curved surface shape, is integrated with a resin core material 11 having shape retention and rigidity for mounting to a door panel, and is integrated with the surface of the resin core material 11. An armrest 20 swelling toward the interior of the room is formed substantially at the center of the surface.
[0027]
More specifically, as the resin core material 11, a PP resin mixed with talc is supplied into a mold for mold press molding of a desired mold and molded into a desired shape, and the skin material 12 is formed of polyethylene foam on the back surface of the PVC sheet. Is set in a mold press molding die in advance using a laminated sheet material lined with, and is integrated with the resin core material 11 during the mold press molding of the resin core material 11. Although not shown, the door trim 10 is mounted on a door panel via attachment means such as a clip.
[0028]
On the upper surface of the armrest 20 of the door trim 10, an escutcheon panel 30 provided with an operation unit such as a power window switch and various lock switches and an armrest pad 40 having a cushioning function so that the occupant can rest on his elbow are shown in FIG. As shown in the figure. More specifically, the escutcheon panel 30 is made of an injection molded body of a synthetic resin such as an ABS resin or a PP resin, and has a power window switch mechanism (not shown) built therein, and a knob for operating these switch mechanisms. The operation openings 31 are opened at a plurality of places to expose the inside of the vehicle to the inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a locking hook 32 is formed on the back surface of the front side edge of the escutcheon panel 30 so as to protrude toward the front edge side, and a clip shape is formed on the back surface of the rear side edge. The mounting piece 33 is formed so as to protrude downward, and a mounting hole 34 is opened slightly in front of the location where the mounting piece 33 is formed. Further, an inclined abutting portion 35 descending rearward is set slightly forward of the mounting hole 34.
[0029]
On the other hand, the armrest pad 40 is composed of an armrest core 41 having mounting rigidity and a desired shape-retaining property, and an armrest skin 42 having a cushioning property, which is covered and adhered to the outer surface of the armrest core 41. As the core material 41, an injection molded body of PP resin mixed with talc or the like is used, and a mounting boss 44 for mounting an iron clip 43 is formed on the rear surface of the front side edge, and the rear side edge is formed. A clip-like mounting piece 45 is provided on the rear surface of the unit. The armrest skin 42 is formed of a soft PVC resin, covers the outer surface of the armrest core 41, and is wound around the armrest core 41 along the back side of the outer peripheral edge of the armrest core 41. Further, the front edge 40a of the armrest pad 40 is also inclined corresponding to the inclined contact portion 35 of the escutcheon panel 30.
[0030]
Next, the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel 30 and the armrest pad 40 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5. First, the escutcheon panel 30 is mounted on the upper surface of the armrest 20 of the door trim 10. A mounting hole 22 for engaging the mounting opening 21 and the mounting piece 45 of the armrest pad 40 is provided. The mounting opening 21 is set to be slightly smaller than the outer shape of the escutcheon panel 30. Is provided with a step portion 23 corresponding to the thickness of the escutcheon panel 30.
[0031]
The locking hook 32 projecting forward from the front side edge of the escutcheon panel 30 is inserted into the front side edge 21a of the mounting opening 21. The provided locking claw 33 is engaged with the rear edge 21b of the mounting opening 21 to temporarily hold the rear side.
[0032]
Then, the iron clip 43 fixed to the mounting boss 44 projecting from the front side edge back surface of the armrest pad 40 with a screw is passed through the mounting hole 34 of the escutcheon panel 30 and the iron clip 43 is attached to the edge of the mounting hole 34. The armrest pad 40 is attached and fixed to the upper surface of the armrest 20 by engaging the attachment piece 45 provided on the rear surface of the rear side edge of the armrest pad 40 in the attachment hole 22 formed on the upper surface of the armrest 20. I do.
[0033]
Therefore, the escutcheon panel 30 engages the locking hook 32 with the front edge 21a of the mounting opening 21 on the front side, and the rear edge is screwed and fixed to the mounting boss 44 of the armrest pad 40. And the inclined contact portion 35 of the escutcheon panel 30 is pressed by the front edge 40 a of the armrest pad 40, and the iron clip 43 and the front edge 40 a of the armrest pad 40 face each other. Since the escutcheon panel 30 is held while being urged in the locking direction of the locking hook 32 while being sandwiched from the rear side, the escutcheon panel 30 can be securely and firmly attached without any glare.
[0034]
In addition, a locking claw 33 provided on the rear surface of the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel 30 has a temporary holding function of temporarily holding the escutcheon panel 30 before the armrest pad 40 is attached and the escutcheon panel 30 even after the armrest pad 40 is attached. The rear side of the escutcheon panel 30 has a function of securely and firmly fixing the rear side of the escutcheon panel 30 even if the locking claw 33 is omitted and a simple and inexpensive structure is adopted. Of the escutcheon panel 30 to the rear side edge 21b of the mounting opening 21 because there is no problem in strength because the front side edge 40a is sandwiched by the iron clip 43 and the front side edge 40a. The man-hour is reduced.
[0035]
As described above, since the escutcheon panel 30 and the armrest pad 40 are jointly fastened on the upper surface of the armrest 20, the iron clip conventionally provided on the escutcheon panel 30 can be eliminated, and the number of fixtures and the number of mounting steps can be reduced. In addition to simplifying the mounting workability, since the escutcheon panel 30 and the armrest pad 40 are connected and installed, the sense of continuity can be emphasized, the design is improved, and the installation space for the escutcheon panel 30 and the armrest pad 40 on the upper surface of the armrest 20 is also increased. There is an advantage that it can be reduced and space efficiency is excellent.
[0036]
Further, since the front side edge portion 40a of the armrest pad 40 presses the inclined contact portion 35 of the escutcheon panel 30, even when the armrest pad 40 is attached, even if there is some variation in the front-rear direction, it can be tolerated. ing.
[0037]
6 to 8 show a second embodiment of the present invention, in which an escutcheon panel 30 and a pull handle 50 are provided on the upper surface of an armrest 20 as shown in FIG. That is, the escutcheon panel 30 is basically the same as that of the first embodiment, but the mounting opening 21 on the upper surface of the armrest 20 is formed in a size to fit both the escutcheon panel 30 and the pull handle 50. Therefore, the mounting hole 34 is not provided, and instead, the receiving side flange of the escutcheon panel 30 is formed as a paragraph at the rear side edge.
[0038]
Next, the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel 30 and the pull handle 50 will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. The work of fitting the escutcheon panel 30 into the mounting opening 21 of the armrest 20 and fixing it is the same as in the first embodiment. With the locking hook 32 inserted into the front side edge 21a of the mounting opening 21, the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel 30 is pushed down to lower the escutcheon panel 30 into the front half of the mounting opening 21. In the temporary mounting state. After that, the pull handle 50 is attached. The pull handle 50 is formed in a case shape using ABS resin, PP resin, or the like. A flange 51 is provided around the periphery, and an embossed shape is formed at the bottom. A mounting portion 52 is formed and a mounting hole 52a is opened.
[0039]
Then, after the escutcheon panel 30 is fitted and mounted in the front half of the mounting opening 21 of the armrest 20, the pull handle 50 is inserted into the rear half of the mounting opening 21, and the screw 53 is inserted into the mounting hole 52a of the pull handle 50. The pull handle 50 is attached to the rear half of the attachment opening 21 by being inserted and fastened in the attachment hole 61 of the bracket 60 on the vehicle body side. At this time, the front edge flange 51 a of the pull handle 50 is attached to the escutcheon panel. By pressing on the receiving flange 36 on the rear side edge of the pulley 30, the mounting of the pull handle 50 is completed and the mounting of the escutcheon panel 30 is completed.
[0040]
Therefore, also in the present embodiment, when the escutcheon panel 30 is mounted in the mounting opening 21 of the armrest 20, the conventional iron clip can be eliminated, the number of fixtures and the number of mounting steps can be reduced, and the processing cost can be reduced. In addition to being able to reduce, work efficiency can be improved, and since the escutcheon panel 30 and the pull handle 50 are connected and installed, the sense of continuity between the two can be emphasized, and the appearance and design can be enhanced. it can.
[0041]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment, basically, the mounting force when the pull handle 50 is tightened and fixed by the screw 53 is pressed against the rear surface of the escutcheon panel 30 to act as a downward force, thereby assuring the mounting strength of the escutcheon panel 30. If the inclined portion 54 is formed by inclining the tip of the front edge side flange 51a of the pull handle 50 in an obliquely downward direction, the mounting force of the pull handle 50 can be reduced as shown by the arrow in FIG. Can be applied as a pressing force in the direction of the arrow to the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel 30. In such a case, a force is applied in the locking direction of the locking hook 32 of the escutcheon panel 30, and rattling can be suppressed. There is an advantage that the escutcheon panel 30 can be attached more firmly.
[0042]
In the embodiment described above, the escutcheon panel 30 and the armrest pad 40 are provided on the upper surface of the armrest 20 of the door trim 10, or the escutcheon panel 30 and the pull handle 50 are provided side by side. The present invention may be applied to an upper and lower two-part type door trim, and the armrest 20 may be applied to the door trim 10 formed separately. Further, the present invention can be applied to an armrest other than the door trim 10 such as a rear corner trim and a luggage side trim in a one-box car.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel according to the present invention has the following special effects.
[0044]
(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, when attaching the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad to the upper surface of the armrest of the interior trim, the rear side of the escutcheon panel is provided with the iron clip provided on the edge of the armrest pad and the armrest pad. While urging in the locking direction Because of the supporting structure, the iron clip of the escutcheon panel, which was required conventionally, can be eliminated, the number of fixtures and the number of installation steps can be reduced, the cost can be reduced, and the workability can be improved. This has the effect.
[0045]
(2) According to the first aspect of the invention, when attaching the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad to the upper surface of the armrest of the interior trim, the rear side of the escutcheon panel is provided with the iron clip provided on the edge of the armrest pad and the armrest pad. While urging in the locking direction Because of the structure of supporting, the rear surface of the escutcheon panel is pressed and supported by the front edge of the armrest pad, and the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad are connected so that the interior is The armrest part of the trim is not exposed, and the sense of continuity between the escutcheon panel and the armrest pad can be emphasized, the appearance and design can be improved, the installation space on the armrest upper surface can be saved, and space efficiency is excellent. Has an effect.
[0046]
(3) According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the locking pawl for temporary holding is provided on the rear surface of the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel, the escutcheon panel is fitted into the mounting opening on the upper surface of the armrest. When fixed, there is no glare on the rear side, making it easier to insert the armrest pad, and the rim of the escutcheon panel at the rear edge is provided with a locking force of the locking claw, ensuring a more secure installation It has the effect of being able to.
[0047]
(4) According to the third aspect of the present invention, the front side edge of the armrest pad and the rear side portion of the escutcheon panel that overlap each other are formed on the inclined surface falling backward, so that the front side edge of the armrest pad is formed. This has the effect that variations in the front-rear direction of the part can be tolerated.
[0048]
(5) According to the invention described in claim 4, when attaching the escutcheon panel and the pull handle to the upper surface of the armrest of the interior trim, insert the locking hook of the escutcheon panel into the front half of the mounting opening and insert the escutcheon panel. After the pull handle is inserted into the rear half of the mounting opening and tightened with screws, the front flange of the pull handle presses and supports the rear side of the escutcheon panel. The iron clip can be abolished, the number of fixtures can be reduced, the number of installation steps can be reduced, and the cost and workability can be reduced.
[0049]
(6) According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when attaching the escutcheon panel and the pull handle to the upper surface of the armrest of the interior trim, insert the locking hook of the escutcheon panel into the front half of the mounting opening and insert the escutcheon panel. When the pull handle is inserted into the rear half of the mounting opening and tightened with screws after mounting, the front side flange of the pull handle presses and supports the rear side of the escutcheon panel. It has a connecting structure, which enhances the sense of continuity between the two, enhances the appearance and design, and saves the installation area between the escutcheon panel and the pull handle. .
[0050]
(7) Claim 4 According to the described invention, the rear edge of the escutcheon panel is pressed and supported by the front edge flange of the pull handle, and the tip of the front edge flange of the pull handle is provided with an inclined portion that is inclined downward. The mounting force directed in the direction is converted from the inclined portion to the pressing force in the downward direction and the engaging direction with respect to the escutcheon panel, which has an effect that a stronger mounting strength of the escutcheon panel can be secured.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of an automobile door trim to which the present invention is applied.
FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line II-II in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention and showing a state where an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad are provided side by side;
FIG. 4 is a sectional view taken along line IV-IV in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is an exploded perspective view showing the first embodiment of the present invention and showing an attached state of an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad.
FIG. 6 shows the second embodiment of the present invention, and is an external view showing a state in which an escutcheon panel and a pull handle are provided side by side.
FIG. 7 is a sectional view taken along line VII-VII in FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of the second embodiment of the present invention, showing an attached state of an escutcheon panel and a pull handle.
FIG. 9 is a front view showing a conventional automobile door trim including an escutcheon panel and an armrest pad.
FIG. 10 is a perspective view showing the structure of a conventional armrest portion.
FIG. 11 is a sectional view taken along line XI-XI in FIG. 10;
FIG. 12 is a sectional view taken along line XII-XII in FIG. 10;
FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing a conventional armrest provided with an escutcheon panel and a pull handle.
14 is a sectional view taken along line XIV-XIV in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Automotive door trim
20 Armrest
21 Mounting opening
22 mounting holes
30 escussion panels
32 Hook for locking
33 Locking Claw
34 mounting holes
35 Inclined contact part
36 Receiving flange
40 armrest pad
43 Iron Clip
45 Mounting piece
50 Pull handle
51 Flange
51a Front edge side flange
54 Inclined part
60 bracket

Claims (4)

An armrest (20) is formed in a substantially central portion of the interior trim (10) formed into a desired curved shape so as to bulge toward the interior of the room, and an escutcheon is formed in a mounting opening (21) opened on the upper surface of the armrest (20). In the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel for fitting and fixing the panel (30),
A locking hook (32) is formed on the back surface of the front edge of the escutcheon panel (30), and the locking hook (32) is locked to the front edge (21a) of the mounting opening (21). While
The front side edge (40a) of the armrest pad (40) installed on the rear side of the escutcheon panel (30) presses the rear part of the escutcheon panel (30) downward , and the front of the armrest pad (40). An escutcheon panel characterized in that the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel (30) is engaged and supported by a clip (43) installed on the side back surface so as to urge the rear side edge portion in the locking direction of the locking hook (32) . Mounting structure. The escutcheon panel (30) has a locking claw (33) formed on the rear surface of the rear side edge, and the locking claw (33) is connected to the rear side edge (21b) of the mounting opening (21) of the armrest (20). The mounting structure of the escutcheon panel according to claim 1, wherein the escutcheon panel (30) is held by engaging with the escutcheon panel. The rear part of the escutcheon panel (30), which overlaps with the front side edge (40a) of the armrest pad (40), is formed with a downwardly inclined surface. Mounting structure for escutcheon panel. An armrest (20) is formed in a substantially central portion of the interior trim (10) formed into a desired curved shape so as to bulge toward the interior of the room, and an escutcheon is formed in a mounting opening (21) opened on the upper surface of the armrest (20). In the mounting structure of the escutcheon panel for fitting and fixing the panel (30),
The escutcheon panel (30) engages a locking hook (32) formed on the back surface of the front side edge with the front side edge of the mounting opening (21), and the front half of the mounting opening (21). The pull handle (50) is fitted into the rear half of the mounting opening (21), and the front edge flange (51a) of the pull handle (50) presses the rear edge of the escutcheon panel (30). On the other hand, the tip of the front edge side flange (51a) is formed as an inclined portion (54) inclined obliquely downward, and the downward mounting force of the pull handle (50) is applied through the inclined portion (54). Then, it acts on the receiving flange (36) on the rear side edge of the escutcheon panel (30) to urge the escutcheon panel (30) in the locking direction of the locking hook (32). Attachment structure of the escutcheon panel characterized by and.

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