JP3771685B2 - Vehicle door window regulator - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a window regulator used for a vehicle door.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Among the window regulators for opening and closing the window glass of a vehicle, a so-called power window device that uses a motor as a drive source and opens and closes the window glass by the driving force of the motor has various configurations. One using a flexible drive tape formed in a band shape is known.
[0003]
In this type of window regulator, a guide rail is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, and a pair of sprockets are attached to both upper and lower ends of the guide rail. In addition, sprocket holes are formed at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction of the flexible drive tape, and this drive tape is wound endlessly between a pair of sprockets. In addition, a carrier plate, which is supported by the guide rail and is movably supported by the window glass, is connected to the driving tape, and a sprocket provided on the rotating shaft of the motor is engaged with the driving tape (so-called double pulling). Method). Therefore, when the motor is rotated in the forward and reverse directions, this driving force is transmitted through the driving tape, and the carrier plate moves up and down along the guide rail so that the window glass is opened and closed.
[0004]
By the way, in this type of window regulator, in consideration of driving force transmission efficiency and cost, it is preferable that the motor is directly connected to one of a pair of sprockets in which the driving tape is wound endlessly, For this reason, there existed a fault which the arrangement | positioning (layout) position of a motor will be restrict | limited to the upper end part or lower end part of a window regulator (guide rail).
[0005]
On the other hand, among window regulators using flexible drive tapes, both ends of the drive tape are free ends (not endless), and the carrier plate is connected to the drive tape and provided on the rotating shaft of the motor. A structure (so-called push-pull method) in which the sprocket is engaged with a drive tape is also known (for example, US Pat. No. 4,672,771).
[0006]
In the window regulator disclosed in the above publication, the motor is simply connected to the carrier plate (that is, the window glass) via the drive tape, so that the structure is simple and the degree of freedom of the arrangement (layout) position of the motor is also provided. large.
[0007]
However, in the window regulator, an iron guide having a guide groove formed in a rectangular section corresponding to the sectional shape of the tape so that the driving tape that transmits the driving force of the motor does not loosen or come off the sprocket wheel. The driving tape (substantially driving force transmission portion) is completely covered, and the driving tape is guided over the entire periphery. For this reason, there is a drawback that the sliding resistance of the driving tape is large, resulting in poor driving efficiency and low durability (life), and there is room for improvement in this respect.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In consideration of the above facts, the present invention has a large degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket to which the motor, the manual handle, etc. are connected, and sacrifices drive efficiency and durability (life) with a simple structure. It is an object to obtain a vehicle door window regulator that can be realized without doing so.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
  A window regulator for a vehicle door according to a first aspect of the present invention includes a carrier plate to which a window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected, and a flexible and thin-walled strip that is connected to the carrier plate and driven. A driving tape that meshes with the sprocket and transmits the driving force of the driving sprocket in the forward / reverse direction to the carrier plate, and is arranged corresponding to the opening / closing direction of the window glass, movably supports the carrier plate, and A guide rail that accommodates the drive tape so that its movement in the thickness direction can be restricted and the movement in the longitudinal direction can be accommodated;Between the upper end of the guide rail and the drive sprocket,A tape guide that accommodates the drive tape so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction by limiting the movement in the thickness direction thereof.The drive tape is formed with a convex portion at one end in the width direction thereof, a concave hole is formed in the carrier plate, and the convex portion is inserted into the concave hole. Is connected to the carrier plateYes.
[0010]
A window regulator for a vehicle door according to a second aspect of the present invention is a carrier plate to which the window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected, and is formed in a flexible thin-walled strip shape and connected to the carrier plate. And a drive tape that meshes with the drive sprocket and transmits the driving force of the drive sprocket in the forward and reverse directions to the carrier plate, and is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, and movably supports the carrier plate. A guide rail that restricts movement in the thickness direction of the drive tape so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction; and is disposed between an upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket, and the drive tape is arranged in the thickness direction. A tape guide that restricts movement and accommodates movement in the longitudinal direction, the tape guide partially It is characterized in that the split and separably formed.
[0011]
Furthermore, the window regulator for a vehicle door according to a third aspect of the present invention is a carrier plate to which a window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected, and is formed in a flexible thin-walled strip shape and connected to the carrier plate. And a drive tape that meshes with the drive sprocket and transmits the driving force of the drive sprocket in the forward and reverse directions to the carrier plate, and is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, and movably supports the carrier plate. A guide rail that restricts movement in the thickness direction of the drive tape so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction; and is disposed between an upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket, and the drive tape is arranged in the thickness direction. A tape guide that restricts movement and accommodates movement in the longitudinal direction, and a part of the tape guide Flexibility is characterized by being configured by a flexible guide cover to be able to house the longitudinal movement limit its thickness direction moves the drive tape has.
[0012]
4. The vehicle door window regulator according to claim 1, wherein, for example, when a drive sprocket connected to a motor, a manual handle, or the like rotates in a forward or reverse direction, the drive force is transmitted via the drive tape to be transmitted to the carrier plate. Is moved along the guide rail, and the window glass is opened and closed.
[0013]
Here, the drive tape accommodated in the guide rail and the tape guide so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction has both longitudinal ends as free ends (not endless), and is simply connected to the carrier plate. Since the drive guide is engaged with the drive sprocket (so-called push-pull method), and the tape guide for storing the drive tape is simply arranged between the upper end of the guide rail and the drive sprocket ( In other words, since the drive sprocket is simply connected to the carrier plate (that is, the window glass) via the drive tape, the structure is simple and the degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket is increased. .
[0014]
In addition, the guide rail and the tape guide that accommodate the drive tape so that the drive tape can move in the longitudinal direction are configured to limit the movement in the thickness direction of the drive tape. Does not occur. Therefore, driving efficiency and durability (life) are improved.
[0015]
As described above, in the window regulator for a vehicle door according to claims 1 to 3, the degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket to which the motor, the manual handle, etc. are connected is large, and this has a simple structure. This can be achieved without sacrificing drive efficiency and durability (lifetime).
[0016]
Further, in the window regulator for a vehicle door according to the first aspect, the convex portion formed on the driving tape is fitted into the concave hole formed in the carrier plate, and the driving tape is connected to the carrier plate.
[0017]
Here, since the convex portion formed on the drive tape protrudes at either end in the width direction of the drive tape, the drive tape itself or the guide rail and the tape guide move in the thickness direction of the drive tape. The width of the portion that is substantially effective for limiting can be secured to the maximum.
[0018]
Therefore, the guide rail and the tape guide can reliably guide the drive tape.
[0019]
In the window regulator for a vehicle door according to claim 2, the tape guide disposed between the upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket is partially divided and separable. Regardless of the layout) position, the guide rail can be connected to the drive sprocket to guide the drive tape, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket.
[0020]
Furthermore, in the window regulator for a vehicle door according to claim 3, since a part of the tape guide disposed between the upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket is constituted by the flexible guide cover, the arrangement of the drive sprocket ( Regardless of the layout) position, the guide rail can be connected to the drive sprocket to guide the drive tape, thereby increasing the degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket.
[0021]
A window regulator for a vehicle door according to a fourth aspect of the present invention is the window regulator for a vehicle door according to any one of the first to third aspects, wherein the window regulator is partially provided along a longitudinal direction of the tape guide, It is characterized in that a retaining portion for restricting the movement in the width direction of the drive tape accommodated in the tape guide and preventing the drive tape from falling off is provided.
[0022]
In the window regulator for a vehicle door according to claim 4, even if the tape guide for storing the drive tape is provided with a small curve depending on the position (layout) position of the drive sprocket, The provided retaining portion restricts the movement of the drive tape in the width direction, and the drive tape is prevented from falling off. Therefore, the driving force of the driving sprocket is reliably transmitted to the carrier plate (that is, the window glass) via the driving tape, and the window glass can be reliably opened and closed.
[0023]
A window regulator for a vehicle door according to a fifth aspect of the present invention is the window regulator for a vehicle door according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, wherein the drive tape is placed near one edge in the drive tape width direction. In addition to forming an engagement hole that is displaced, a connection protrusion that fits into the engagement hole is formed in the carrier plate, and the connection protrusion is inserted into the engagement hole so that the drive tape is attached to the carrier plate. It is characterized by being connected.
[0024]
In the vehicle door window regulator according to the fifth aspect, the connection protrusion formed on the carrier plate is fitted into the engagement hole formed on the drive tape so that the drive tape is connected to the carrier plate.
[0025]
Here, the guide rail and the tape guide for restricting the movement of the drive tape in the thickness direction are eroded by the connection protrusion at the portion where the connection protrusion is formed, so that the width of the portion that is substantially effective for restricting the movement in the thickness direction is eroded by the connection protrusion. However, in the window regulator for a vehicle door according to claim 5, the connecting projection is provided to be displaced near any edge in the driving tape width direction, so that the movement in the thickness direction is limited. The width of the substantially effective portion can be secured to the maximum.
[0026]
Therefore, the guide rail and the tape guide can reliably guide the drive tape.
[0030]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall configuration of a window regulator 10 according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
[0031]
The window regulator 10 includes a guide rail 12. A support bracket 14 is provided on the guide rail 12 and is fixed to the inside of the vehicle door via the support bracket 14 along the opening / closing movement direction of the window glass (both not shown). As shown in detail in FIG. 2, the guide rail 12 has a substantially U-shaped cross section by a pair of side walls 12 </ b> A, 12 </ b> B and a bottom wall 12 </ b> C. The bottom wall 12 </ b> C is in a stepped state, whereby the first receiving groove 16 and the second receiving groove 18 are formed in the guide rail 12. Moreover, the front-end | tip part of each side wall 12A, 12B is bent in the direction which mutually spaces apart.
[0032]
A carrier plate 20 is movably supported on the guide rail 12. Support protrusions 22 are formed on the carrier plate 20 so as to protrude toward the guide rail 12. The support protrusion 22 is formed with a slide groove 24 having an L-shaped cross section corresponding to one side wall 12B of the guide rail 12, and the side wall 12B is movably fitted in the slide groove 24 (therefore, accordingly). In addition, a part of the support protrusion 22 enters the second accommodation groove 18). Thus, the carrier plate 20 is supported so as to be movable only along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 12.
[0033]
Furthermore, a connecting projection 26 is formed to project toward the first accommodation groove 16 on the side surface of the support projection 22 that has entered the second accommodation groove 18 of the guide rail 12.
[0034]
A connecting hole 28 is formed in the upper end portion (upper end portion in FIG. 1) of the carrier plate 20, and window glass (not shown) is connected and fixed. Therefore, the window glass is opened and closed as the carrier plate 20 moves along the guide rail 12.
[0035]
Further, a driving tape 30 is connected to the carrier plate 20. The drive tape 30 is flexible and formed in a thin strip shape, and is movably accommodated in the first accommodation groove 16 of the guide rail 12. Here, the first accommodation groove 16 of the guide rail 12 accommodates the drive tape 30 so as to be movable along the longitudinal direction thereof, but the movement of the drive tape 30 in the thickness direction is limited (in other words, For example, the movement of the drive tape 30 in the width direction is not particularly limited).
[0036]
As shown in FIG. 3, rectangular sprocket holes 32 are continuously formed in the drive tape 30 at predetermined intervals along the longitudinal direction. Further, at one end portion in the longitudinal direction, the carrier plate 20 described above is formed. An engagement hole 34 is formed corresponding to the connection protrusion 26. The drive tape 30 is connected to the carrier plate 20 by fitting the connection protrusion 26 into the engagement hole 34. Therefore, the carrier plate 20 can be moved along the guide rail 12 by driving (moving) the drive tape 30.
[0037]
A stopper rubber 36 is provided at the lower end portion (lower end portion in FIG. 1) of the guide rail 12 to restrict further movement of the carrier plate 20.
[0038]
On the other hand, a motor 38 is fixed to the side of the guide rail 12 so as to face the guide rail 12 in the vehicle door. The motor 38 is provided with a drive sprocket 40. The drive sprocket 40 is connected to the motor 38 via a speed reduction mechanism (not shown), and rotates by the operation of the motor 38.
[0039]
A tape guide 42 is disposed between the drive sprocket 40 and the upper end of the guide rail 12. The tape guide 42 is provided to connect the guide rail 12 to the drive sprocket 40. As shown in detail in FIG. 4, the tape guide 42 is formed in a substantially L shape as a whole, and similarly accommodates the drive tape 30 in the same manner as the first accommodation groove 16 of the guide rail 12 described above. . That is, the tape guide 42 accommodates the drive tape 30 so as to be movable along its longitudinal direction, but restricts the movement of the drive tape 30 in the thickness direction (in other words, the width of the drive tape 30). The movement of the direction is not particularly limited).
[0040]
Thus, the drive tape 30 whose one end (engagement hole 34) is connected to the carrier plate 20 (connection protrusion 26) is accommodated from the guide rail 12 to the tape guide 42, and further passes through the drive sprocket 40 to the tape guide 42. To the other end. The drive tape 30 received in the tape guide 42 and reaching the drive sprocket 40 has a sprocket hole 32 engaged with the drive sprocket 40. Thereby, the rotational force of the motor 38 is transmitted to the drive tape 30 via the drive sprocket 40, and the drive tape 30 is moved by the forward and reverse rotation of the motor 38. Therefore, when the drive tape 30 moves in the tape guide 42 and the guide rail 12 by the rotation of the drive sprocket 40, the carrier plate 20 is moved accordingly.
[0041]
The tape guide 42 is provided with a retaining portion 44. The retaining portions 44 are provided on the side surfaces of the tape guide 42 at the upper end portion of the tape guide 42 (connection portion with the guide rail 12) and at the intermediate portion in the longitudinal direction between the upper end portion and the drive sprocket 40, respectively. The drive tape 30 accommodated in the tape guide 42 has a function of restricting the movement of the drive tape 30 in the width direction and preventing the drive tape 30 from dropping off.
[0042]
Next, the operation of the first embodiment will be described.
In the window regulator 10 having the above-described configuration, when the motor 38 is operated in the forward and reverse directions to move the window glass up and down, the rotational force is transmitted to the drive tape 30 via the drive sprocket 40 and the drive tape 30 is moved. . By this movement of the drive tape 30, the carrier plate 20 connected and fixed to the drive tape 30 is moved along the guide rail 12 together with the drive tape 30, thereby opening and closing the window glass in the vertical direction.
[0043]
Here, the drive tape 30 accommodated in the guide rail 12 and the tape guide 42 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction has free ends (not endless) at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and is simply the carrier plate 20. And a tape guide 42 for housing the drive tape 30 is provided simply to connect the guide rail 12 to the drive sprocket 40. (In other words, the drive sprocket 40 is simply connected to the carrier plate 20 (that is, the wind glass) via the drive tape 30, so the structure is simple and the arrangement of the drive sprocket 40 is (Layout) The degree of freedom of position is also increased.
[0044]
In addition, the guide rail 12 and the tape guide 42 that accommodate the drive tape 30 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction are configured to limit the movement of the drive tape 30 in the thickness direction. Does not cause sliding resistance. Therefore, driving efficiency and durability (life) are improved.
[0045]
Further, in the window regulator 10, the upper end portion of the tape guide 42 that houses the drive tape 30 (connection portion with the guide rail 12) is provided with a small curve depending on the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket 40. Even in the case, the retaining portion 44 provided in the tape guide 42 restricts the movement of the driving tape 30 in the width direction, and the driving tape 30 is prevented from falling off. Therefore, the driving force of the driving sprocket 40 is reliably transmitted to the carrier plate 20 (that is, the window glass) via the driving tape 30, and the window glass can be reliably opened and closed.
[0046]
As described above, in the window regulator 10 according to the first embodiment, the degree of freedom in the arrangement (layout) position of the drive sprocket 40 to which the motor 38 is coupled is large, and this has a simple structure and the drive efficiency and durability. This can be realized without sacrificing (life).
[0047]
Next, another embodiment of the present invention will be described. Note that components that are basically the same as those in the first embodiment are given the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment, and descriptions thereof are omitted.
[0048]
FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing the configuration of the main part of the window regulator 50 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
[0049]
In the window regulator 50, a drive tape 52 is movably accommodated in the guide rail 12, and a carrier plate 54 is movably supported. As shown in FIG. 6, an engagement hole 56 is formed at one end of the drive tape 52 in the longitudinal direction, and the connection protrusion 58 formed on the carrier plate 54 is fitted, so that the drive tape 52 is connected to the carrier plate. 54. Here, the engagement holes 56 and the connecting protrusions 58 are positioned so as to be displaced (offset) near the edge of the carrier plate 54 in the width direction of the drive tape 52 (upper side in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6). Yes.
[0050]
In the window regulator 50 according to the second embodiment, the carrier plate 54 connected and fixed to the driving tape 52 is moved along the guide rail 12 together with the driving tape 52 by the movement of the driving tape 52, and thereby the window glass is moved. Is opened and closed in the vertical direction.
[0051]
Here, the guide rail 12 and the tape guide 42 that restrict the movement of the drive tape 52 in the thickness direction are substantially effective for restricting the movement in the thickness direction at the portion where the engagement hole 56 and the connecting protrusion 58 are formed. However, in the window regulator 50 according to the second embodiment, the engagement holes 56 and the connection protrusions 58 are formed in the width direction of the drive tape 52. Since it is provided in the vicinity of the edge on the side of the carrier plate 54 so as to be displaced (offset), the width of the portion that is substantially effective for limiting the movement in the thickness direction can be ensured to the maximum. .
[0052]
Therefore, the guide rail 12 and the tape guide 42 can reliably guide the drive tape 52.
[0053]
FIG. 7 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the window regulator 60 according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
[0054]
In the window regulator 60, a pulley 62 is provided at an upper end curved portion of the tape guide 42 (that is, a connecting portion with the guide rail 12), and the drive tape 30 accommodated in the guide rail 12 and the tape guide 42 is The pulley 62 is wound around.
[0055]
Therefore, in the window regulator 60 according to the third embodiment, even when the upper end portion (connecting portion with the guide rail 12) of the tape guide 42 that houses the drive tape 30 is provided with a small curve, etc. The sliding resistance of the tape guide 42 is reduced and the slidability is improved. Therefore, the driving force of the driving sprocket 40 is reliably transmitted to the carrier plate 20 (that is, the window glass) via the driving tape 30, and the window glass can be reliably opened and closed.
[0056]
FIG. 8 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the window regulator 70 according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 9 is a sectional view showing the configuration of the main part of the window regulator 70. Has been.
[0057]
In this window regulator 70, a drive tape 74 is movably accommodated in a guide rail 72, and a carrier plate 76 is movably supported. As shown in detail in FIG. 10, at one end in the longitudinal direction of the drive tape 74, a convex portion 78 is formed at the edge of the carrier plate 76 in the width direction of the drive tape 74 (upper side in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10). ing. On the other hand, as shown in detail in FIG. 11, a concave hole 80 is formed in the carrier plate 76 corresponding to the convex portion 78, and the drive tape 74 is fitted into the concave portion 80 in the concave hole 80. Are coupled to the carrier plate 76.
[0058]
In the window regulator 70 according to the fourth embodiment, the carrier plate 76 connected and fixed to the driving tape 74 is moved along the guide rail 72 together with the driving tape 74 by the movement of the driving tape 74, and thereby the window glass is moved. Is opened and closed in the vertical direction.
[0059]
Here, since the convex portion 78 formed on the drive tape 74 protrudes from the edge in the width direction of the drive tape 74, the drive tape 74 itself or the guide rail 72 and the tape guide 42 are connected to the drive tape 74. In order to limit the movement in the thickness direction, the width of the portion that is substantially effective can be ensured to the maximum.
[0060]
Therefore, the guide rail 72 and the tape guide 42 can reliably guide the drive tape 74.
[0061]
FIG. 12 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the window regulator 90 according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 13 is a sectional view showing the configuration of the main part of the window regulator 90. It is shown.
[0062]
The window regulator 90 includes a guide rail 92, and a carrier plate 94 is movably supported on the guide rail 92. A support protrusion 96 is formed on the carrier plate 94 so as to project toward the guide rail 92, and the support protrusion 96 is attached so as to sandwich one side wall of the guide rail 92. Thus, the carrier plate 94 is supported so as to be movable only along the longitudinal direction of the guide rail 92.
[0063]
Further, the drive tape 30 is connected to the carrier plate 94 as in the first embodiment described above, and a motor 38 (drive sprocket 40) and a tape guide 42 are further provided.
[0064]
Here, in the window regulator 90 according to the fifth embodiment, the guide rail 92 and the tape guide 42 are continuously formed integrally with a resin material.
[0065]
Therefore, in this window regulator 90, the overall component configuration is simplified and the cost can be reduced.
[0066]
14 and 15 are front views showing the entire configuration of the window regulator 100 according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
[0067]
The window regulator 100 has the same basic configuration as the window regulator 10 according to the first embodiment described above, but a tape guide 102 provided to connect the upper end of the guide rail 12 and the drive sprocket 40. Is divided into two at the upper curved portion, and is configured to be separable at this portion.
[0068]
Therefore, in this window regulator 100, even when the motor 38 and the drive sprocket 40 are arranged close to the guide rail 12 as shown in FIG. Therefore, the upper end portion of the guide rail 12 and the drive sprocket 40 can be connected without any trouble.
[0069]
That is, in the window regulator 100 according to the sixth embodiment, since the tape guide 102 provided to connect the guide rail 12 to the drive sprocket 40 is partially divided and separable, the drive sprocket 40 ( Regardless of the position (layout) position of the motor 38), the guide rail 12 can be connected to the drive sprocket 40 to guide the drive tape 30, and the position (layout) position of the drive sprocket 40 (motor 38) can be freely set. The degree is increased.
[0070]
FIG. 16 is a front view showing the entire configuration of the window regulator 110 according to the seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[0071]
The window regulator 110 has the same basic configuration as the window regulator 10 according to the first embodiment described above, but the upper end of the tape guide 112 (connection portion with the guide rail 12) and the drive sprocket 40 are connected. A flexible guide cover 114 is formed between the connecting portions. The flexible guide cover 114 is flexible and accommodates the drive tape 30 so as to be movable in the longitudinal direction by limiting the movement in the thickness direction thereof, like the guide rails 12 and the tape guides 42 in the respective embodiments described above. is doing.
[0072]
Therefore, in the window regulator 110, as in the window regulator 100 according to the sixth embodiment, even when the motor 38 and the drive sprocket 40 are disposed close to the guide rail 12, the tape guide 112 is used. Since the flexible guide cover 114 is a part of the guide rail 12, the upper end portion of the guide rail 12 and the drive sprocket 40 can be connected without any trouble.
[0073]
That is, in the window regulator 110 according to the seventh embodiment, a part of the tape guide 112 provided to connect the guide rail 12 to the drive sprocket 40 is constituted by the flexible guide cover 114. Regardless of the position (layout) position of the (motor 38), the guide rail 12 can be connected to the drive sprocket 40 to guide the drive tape 30, and the position (layout) position of the drive sprocket 40 (motor 38) can be determined. The degree of freedom increases.
[0074]
In each of the above-described embodiments, each window regulator has been described as being applied to a so-called power window device that rotates the drive sprocket 40 by the motor 38. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the drive The sprocket 40 may be connected to the window glass operation handle and rotated by manual operation.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a first embodiment of the present invention.
2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1, showing a configuration of a main part of the window regulator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a plan view of a drive tape of the window regulator according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIGS. 4A and 4B show the structure of the tape guide of the window regulator according to the first embodiment of the present invention, where FIG. 4A is a left side view, FIG. 4B is a front view, and FIG. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view showing a configuration of a main part of a window regulator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a plan view of a drive tape for a window regulator according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 of FIG. 8 showing the configuration of the main part of the window regulator according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an end plan view of a drive tape of a window regulator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a plan view of a carrier plate of a window regulator according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 of FIG. 12, showing the configuration of the main part of the window regulator according to the fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a window regulator according to a seventh embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Window regulator
12 Guide rail
16 1st accommodation groove
18 Second receiving groove
20 Carrier plate
24 Slide groove
26 Connecting protrusion
30 Drive tape
34 engagement hole
38 motor
40 Drive sprocket
42 Tape guide
44 Stopper
50 window regulator
52 Drive tape
54 Carrier plate
56 engagement hole
58 Connecting projection
60 window regulator
62 pulley
70 window regulator
72 Guide rail
74 Drive tape
76 Carrier plate
78 Convex
80 concave hole
90 Window regulator
92 Guide rail
94 Carrier plate
100 window regulator
102 Tape guide
110 Window regulator
112 Tape guide
114 Flexible guide cover

Claims (5)

A carrier plate to which the window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected;
A drive tape that is flexible and is formed into a thin strip, is connected to the carrier plate and meshes with the drive sprocket, and transmits the drive force of the drive sprocket in the forward and reverse directions to the carrier plate;
A guide rail that is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, supports the carrier plate so as to be movable, and limits the movement of the driving tape in the thickness direction and accommodates the movement in the longitudinal direction;
A tape guide disposed between an upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket, the tape guide storing the drive tape in such a manner that its movement in the thickness direction is limited and movable in the longitudinal direction;
Equipped with a,
A convex portion is formed on either edge of the drive tape in the width direction, a concave hole is formed in the carrier plate, and the convex portion is fitted into the concave hole. A window regulator for a vehicle door, which is connected to the carrier plate . A carrier plate to which the window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected;
A drive tape that is flexible and is formed into a thin strip, is connected to the carrier plate and meshes with the drive sprocket, and transmits the drive force of the drive sprocket in the forward and reverse directions to the carrier plate;
A guide rail that is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, supports the carrier plate so as to be movable, and limits the movement of the driving tape in the thickness direction and accommodates the movement in the longitudinal direction;
A tape guide disposed between an upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket, the tape guide storing the drive tape in such a manner that its movement in the thickness direction is limited and movable in the longitudinal direction;
Equipped with a,
A window regulator for a vehicle door, wherein the tape guide is partially divided and formed to be separable . A carrier plate to which the window glass of the vehicle door is integrally connected;
A drive tape that is flexible and is formed into a thin strip, is connected to the carrier plate and meshes with the drive sprocket, and transmits the drive force of the drive sprocket in the forward and reverse directions to the carrier plate;
A guide rail that is arranged corresponding to the opening and closing direction of the window glass, supports the carrier plate so as to be movable, and limits the movement of the driving tape in the thickness direction and accommodates the movement in the longitudinal direction;
A tape guide disposed between an upper end portion of the guide rail and the drive sprocket, the tape guide storing the drive tape in such a manner that its movement in the thickness direction is limited and movable in the longitudinal direction;
Equipped with a,
A window regulator for a vehicle door, characterized in that a part of the tape guide is constituted by a flexible guide cover that has flexibility and accommodates the drive tape in such a manner that its movement in the thickness direction is limited and the longitudinal movement is possible . It is provided with a retaining portion that is partially provided along the longitudinal direction of the tape guide and restricts the movement in the width direction of the drive tape accommodated in the tape guide to prevent the drive tape from falling off. The window regulator for a vehicle door according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . The drive tape is formed with an engagement hole that is displaced and positioned near either edge in the drive tape width direction, and a connection protrusion that fits into the engagement hole is formed on the carrier plate, and the connection protrusion is The window regulator for a vehicle door according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the drive tape is inserted into the engagement hole and connected to the carrier plate .

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