JP2002002285A - Automotive door module, automotive door, and method of manufacturing the same - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To reliably attach a module frame or the like to a door body. SOLUTION: An end portion of a module frame 31 and a connected portion are connected via a bracket 33d. The module frame 31 and the door fitting are mounted on the basis of the mounting portions 34a to 34d provided on the brackets 33a to 33d.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automobile door module, an automobile door, and a method for manufacturing the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a door for an automobile is a door body having a glass plate (a plate material for a window) for opening and closing a window opening, and a storage portion disposed below the window opening and capable of storing the glass plate. And a window regulator (elevating means) for elevating and lowering the glass plate between the window opening and the storage part.

[0003] In recent years, in order to simplify the assembling process, modularization of members composing an automobile door has been promoted. An automobile door 70 shown in FIG. 10 includes a door body 73 which is attached to a vehicle body (not shown) so as to be openable and closable.
And a door module 90 attached thereto. The door body 73 includes an inner panel 71 and an outer panel 72.
And Inner panel 71 and outer panel 72
Are integrated by welding or the like so that a space (storage portion) 78 is formed therebetween. The inner panel 71 is provided with a mounting opening 76 for inserting the glass plate 20 of the door module 90 into the storage section 78. The inner panel 71 is provided with mounting holes 79a to 79d for mounting the door module 90 at a predetermined position.

Above the door body 73, a frame-shaped sash 77 is protruded. Here, the window opening 21 is defined in a portion surrounded by the sash 77 and the belt line 73a of the door body 73. Although not shown, in the case of a so-called hard-top type automobile, a window opening is formed in a portion surrounded by a vehicle body when the door is closed and a belt line of the door main body.

[0005] The door module 90 has a module frame 91 in which door fitting parts such as the glass plate 20 and the lifting / lowering means 81 are integrally held. The module frame 91 has a substantially linear first frame 92 in a side view.
a, a substantially U-shaped second frame 92b, and a substantially straight third frame 92c. These frames 92
For a to 92c, an extruded material such as aluminum is used.

The first frame 92a and the third frame 9
2c is formed by cutting a continuously extruded linear extruded material at a predetermined length. Second frame 9
2b is formed in a substantially U-shape by bending a linear extruded material that is continuously extruded. These frames 92a to 92c are connected by welding or the like. The first frame 92a and the second frame 92b are
They are connected so as to form a closed loop shape (annular shape) in side view. Brackets 93a to 93d are provided at predetermined positions of the first frame 92a and the second frame 92b. The brackets 93a to 93d are provided with mounting holes 94a to 94d.

The elevating means 81 includes a support member 85 for supporting the glass plate 20 and a motor 82 for moving the support member 85 along a guide rail 86. Guide rail 8
6 are fixing means 95a penetrating the first frame 92a and the upper end of the guide rail 86, and fixing means 95 penetrating the lower side of the second frame 92b and the lower end of the guide rail 86.
It is attached to the module frame 91 by b. The motor 82 is attached to the module frame 91 via a motor board 83.

Further, guide members 96a and 96b for guiding the elevation of the glass plate 20 are provided on the module frame 91,
Locking means 97 for locking the door 70 to the vehicle body
Is attached.

To attach the door module 90 to the door body 73, first, the glass plate 20
Through the mounting opening 76 of the inner panel 71.
Insert into 8. Next, the brackets 93a to 93d of the door module 90 are arranged on the inner side surface of the inner panel 71, and the mounting holes 79a to 79d of the inner panel 71 are mounted.
9d position and mounting holes 94a of brackets 93a-93d
Align with the position of ~ 94d. Then, fixing means such as clips are attached to the mounting holes 94a to 94b of the brackets 93a to 93d.
94d and mounting holes 79a to 79d of the inner panel 71
Through the door body 90 so that the door module 90
3 attached.

[0010]

In the above-described vehicle door 70, the door module 90 may not be correctly attached to the door body 73 due to dimensional errors of the frames 92a to 92c constituting the module frame 91. When the frames 92a to 92c are formed by cutting the extruded material into a predetermined length or bending the extruded material into a predetermined shape, a dimensional error easily occurs. Brackets 93a to 93d are provided on frames 92a to 92c having dimensional errors,
When these frames 92a to 92c are connected to form a module frame 91, brackets 93a to 93d
Is shifted from the normal position. In this case, the mounting holes 94a to 94d of the brackets 93a to 93d cannot be aligned with the mounting holes 79a to 79d of the inner panel 71. Therefore, in this case, the door module 90 cannot be correctly attached to the door body 73. Also, frames 92a to 92c constituting the module frame 91
Due to the dimensional error described above, the door fitting parts could not be properly arranged on the door body 13 in some cases. For example, if the elevating means 81 and the glass plate 20 cannot be arranged at the correct positions in the door body 13, the glass plate 20 cannot be raised and lowered smoothly between the storage portion 78 and the window opening 21.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to use a door module for an automobile and a module capable of securely attaching a module frame and door fittings to a door body. An object of the present invention is to provide an automobile door, an automobile door module, and a method of manufacturing an automobile door using the module.

[0012]

To achieve the above object, the present invention provides a door fitting including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile, and a moving means for moving the window plate. A module body including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape, which can be attached to a door body having a storage portion disposed adjacent to the window opening and capable of storing the window plate material. In an automotive door module, an end of the frame material is disposed close to a connected portion of the frame material so that the module frame includes a portion that is substantially annular in a side view, and the end portion and the connected portion , A separate bracket serving as a member for attaching the module frame to the door body is attached, and the end portion is connected to the connected portion via the bracket. Providing a door module for a motor vehicle, characterized in that it is continued. Also, the present invention
A door fitting component including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving unit for moving the window plate, and a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. A door module in which the door fittings are integrally held, wherein the door module is disposed adjacent to the window opening and attached to a door body having a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material, An end portion of the frame material is disposed close to a connected portion of the frame material so that the module frame includes a portion that is substantially annular in a side view, and the door of the module frame is provided at the end portion and the connected portion. A separate bracket to be attached to the main body is attached,
The end portion is connected to the connected portion via the bracket, and an automobile door is provided.

In this specification, the side view refers to a case where the sheet is viewed in a direction penetrating the window plate (the thickness direction of the window plate). In the automobile door module and the door, the connection between the end of the frame material and the connected portion (for example, the other end of the frame material) is performed via a bracket. Therefore, for example, even if one frame member is shorter than a predetermined dimension, the dimensional error can be absorbed by the bracket, and the bracket can be arranged at a correct position. Such an automobile door module and door can be securely attached to the door body. Further, such an automobile door module and door can correctly arrange door fitting parts on a door body without requiring high dimensional accuracy of a frame material.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a door fitting including at least one door plate including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile, and a moving unit for moving the window plate. An automobile door module which is integrally held by a module frame including a frame member having a predetermined shape, and is attachable to a door body having a storage portion which is disposed adjacent to the window opening and can store the window plate material. The method of manufacturing, wherein a plurality of separate brackets to be a member for mounting the module frame to the door body, disposed at a predetermined position based on the mounting portion to the door body provided in each bracket, In a state where the position of each bracket is fixed, the frame material is attached to the bracket, and the door fitting part is positioned at a predetermined position of the frame material with respect to the attachment portion. To provide a method of manufacturing a door module for a motor vehicle attached to. Further, the present invention provides a door frame component including at least one window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving unit for moving the window plate to a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. A method for manufacturing a door for an automobile, wherein a door module to be held is attached to a door body which is disposed adjacent to the window opening and has a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material, wherein the door of the module frame is provided. A plurality of separate brackets serving as members for attachment to the main body are arranged at predetermined positions with reference to a first attachment portion provided on each bracket, and in a state where the position of each bracket is fixed, the frame is attached to the bracket. A module frame is attached by attaching the door fitting part to a predetermined position of the frame member with respect to the first attachment part. Configure, the first mounting portion is engaged with the second mounting portion provided in the door body, to provide a method of manufacturing the automotive door for mounting the door module to the door body.

In this method for manufacturing a door module and a door for a vehicle, first, a plurality of brackets are arranged at predetermined positions with reference to a mounting portion provided on each bracket. Although the form of the mounting portion is not limited, a mounting hole or the like through which a clip or the like can pass can be exemplified. Next, a frame material is attached to the brackets. Then, the door fitting component is attached to a predetermined position of the frame material with reference to the attachment portion of the bracket. According to such a method of manufacturing a door module for an automobile, a door that can be securely attached to a door body without requiring high dimensional accuracy of a frame material and a door fitting part can be arranged at a correct position of the door body. Since a module is obtained, the cost of the door module can be reduced. To attach the door module to the door body, install the bracket's precisely positioned mounting part,
It can be easily performed by engaging with a mounting portion provided on the door body.

In the method of manufacturing a door module and a door for an automobile according to the present invention, when the frame member is attached to the bracket, the end of the frame member is placed on the bracket so that the module frame includes a substantially annular portion in a side view. It is preferable to dispose the frame member close to the connected portion and connect the end portion to the connected portion via a bracket. This makes it possible to easily connect the frame members even if the frame members have dimensional errors.

These automobile door modules of the present invention,
The door and the manufacturing method thereof are useful when the module frame is formed from a single frame material including a frame material bent into a predetermined shape, particularly a frame material bent into a predetermined shape. That is, when bending a frame material, for example, when bending an extruded aluminum material having a predetermined thickness or a special cross-sectional shape, it may be difficult to perform the bending process due to the rigidity of the frame material. If the bending is difficult, the bending accuracy is likely to be reduced such that the bending position is not at a predetermined position. Therefore, the bent shape of the formed frame material may not match the predetermined shape of the module frame in a side view. On the other hand,
By connecting the end portion of the frame material and the connected portion via the bracket, even if the bent shape of the frame material does not match the predetermined shape in the side view of the module frame, the bracket can be arranged at a correct position. Therefore, it is useful to apply the automobile door module, the door, and the manufacturing method of the module according to the present invention when a module frame is formed from a frame material with a bending process, in which an error easily occurs in a side view shape. In addition,
When a module frame is formed from only one frame material that involves bending, an error is particularly likely to occur in the side view shape. Therefore, when a module frame is formed from only one frame material with a bending process, the automobile door module, door,
It is particularly useful to apply these methods of manufacture.

[0018]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. In addition, about the member etc. which have a structure and effect similar to the member etc. already demonstrated, description is simplified or abbreviate | omitted by attaching the same code | symbol or an equivalent code | symbol in a figure. An automobile door 10 according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1 is for a front seat of an automobile. In this specification, “front”, “rear”, “up”, “down”, “inside”, and “outside” used to indicate a direction and a position refer to when a vehicle door or a vehicle door module is attached to a vehicle body. Means “before”, “after”, “above”, “below”, “inside”, and “outside”. The vehicle door 10 is configured by attaching a door module 30 to a door body 13 which is attached to a vehicle body (not shown) so as to be openable and closable via a connecting portion 15 provided on a front side thereof.

The inner panel 11 and the outer panel 12 of the door body 13 are integrated so that a storage portion 18 is formed therebetween. A substantially rectangular mounting opening 16 is provided on the inner side surface of the inner panel 11 in a side view. At predetermined positions of the inner panel side surface 11a of the inner panel left on the periphery of the mounting opening 16, mounting holes 19a to 19d as second mounting portions are provided. An elevating opening 14 of a glass plate 20 as a window plate material is provided at an upper end of the door body 13 along a belt line 13a.
1 and the upper side of the outer panel 12. Further, a sash 17 is provided at an upper end of the door body 13.

The sash 17 includes a first sash 17a along the front pillar and the roof of the vehicle body, a second sash 17b connected to one end (right end in the drawing) of the first sash 17a, and a first sash 17b along the center pillar. Sash 17
and a third sash 17c connected to the other end of the sash 17c. Second sash 17b and third sash 17c
Are substantially straight and parallel to each other. First sash 17a, second sash 17b, and third sash 17c
The window opening 21 is defined by the belt line 13 a of the door body 13.

The door module 30 has a module frame 31 and a glass plate 20 and a lifting means 27 as a moving means.
Etc. are integrally held. The module frame 31 is formed of a single frame material that is bent to have a substantially annular shape in a side view, more specifically, a substantially rectangular shape. Module frame (frame material) 3
1 is an upper side 32a, a lower side 32b, a front side 32c, and a rear side 32
d. The module frame 31 is
a and a pair of side plates 31b erected from the back plate 31a are extruded aluminum members having a U-shaped cross section (C-shape with corners).

Elevating means (wire type regulator) 27
Is a support member (not shown) that supports the glass plate 20 at the lower end, a guide rail 26 that extends along the vertical direction (up and down direction) of the glass plate 20 and slides and guides the support member, and moves the support member. And a motor 22 for driving the motor. The upper and lower ends of the guide rail 26 are the module frame 3
The first upper side 32a and the lower side 32b are arranged on a surface of the back plate 31a opposite to the side on which the side plate 31b is erected, and are fixed by spot welding. The motor 22 is fixed to a motor board 23. The motor board 23 has an end portion formed by the side plate 31 of the back plate 31a at the upper side 32a and the front side 32c of the module frame 31.
b is arranged on the surface opposite to the side on which it is standing and fixed by spot welding.

The module frame 31 is provided with separate brackets 33a to 33d. Brackets 33a to 33d have mounting holes 34 as first mounting portions.
a to 34d are provided. Brackets 33a to 33
d is disposed on the front side and the rear side of the upper side 32a and the lower side 32b of the module frame 31 on the side opposite to the side where the side plate 31b of the back plate 31a is protruded, with the guide rail 26 interposed therebetween. It is also fixed by spot welding. The bracket 33d is attached so as to straddle both the end of the upper side 32a and the end of the rear side 32d of the module frame 31. The end of the upper side 32a and the end of the rear side 32d of the module frame 31 are connected via a bracket 33d.

Further, guide members (glass retainers) 36a, 36b for guiding the elevation of the glass plate 20 on the front side and the rear side are attached to the front side 32c and the rear side 32d of the module frame 31. A locking means 37 for locking the door 10 to the vehicle body is attached to the rear side 32d of the module frame 31.

In order to attach the door module 30 to the door body 13, first, the glass plate 20 of the door module 30 is inserted into the storage portion 18 through the attachment opening 16 of the inner panel 11, as indicated by an arrow X in the drawing. At the same time, it is arranged below the elevator 14. At this time, the locking means 37 is guided to the locking means arrangement hole 19 provided at the rear end of the door body 13 as shown by the arrow Y in the figure. Then, the brackets 33a-33 of the door module 30 are provided on the inner side surface 11a of the inner panel 71 left on the periphery of the mounting opening 16.
33d, and mounting holes 34a to
34d and the mounting holes 19a to 19d of the door body 13 are aligned. Then, the brackets 33a to 33d are attached to the inner side surface 11a of the inner panel using clips, bolts, or the like.
, The door module 30 is connected to the door body 13.
Attached to. Thus, the vehicle door 10 to which the door module 30 is attached is obtained.

Next, referring to FIG.
Is attached to the door body 13. The guide members 36a and 36b fixed to the front side 32c and the rear side 32d of the module frame 31 are provided between the upper third sash 17c and the second sash 17b.
The glass plate 20 is held so as to guide the sliding.
The width dimension (horizontal dimension in the figure) and the height dimension (vertical dimension in the figure) of the module frame 31 in a substantially rectangular shape in side view when projected (when projected in a direction perpendicular to the paper surface in the figure) Are smaller than those of the mounting opening 16. The height dimension of the projection formed by connecting the protruding ends of the brackets 33 a to 33 d is larger than that of the mounting opening 16.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. A U-shaped section 39a is formed at one end (one end) of the brackets 33a and 33b on the module frame side. The upper side 32a and the lower side 32b of the module frame are provided on the inner side surface of the back plate of the U-shaped section 39a.
Is fixedly arranged. A pair of side plates 31b, 31b protruding inward from the back plate 31a of the upper side 32a and the lower side 32b are sandwiched from outside thereof by side plates having a U-shaped section 39a. Bracket 33
The other end (projecting end) of the inner panel 1a, 33b is fixed to the inner side surface 1 of the inner panel by a clip 39b as fixing means.
1a.

The glass plate 20 is formed into a curved shape in accordance with the curved shape of the vehicle door 10. The front side 32c of the module frame is also curved in accordance with the curved shape of the vehicle door 10. Note that the rear side 3 of the module frame
2d (see FIG. 2) is also curved like the front side 32c. A trim 28 is attached to the inside of the inner panel 11 so as to close the attachment opening 16 (see FIG. 2).

FIG. 4 shows the upper side 32a of the module frame.
FIG. 14 is an enlarged view of a bracket 33d fixed to an end of the rear side 32d and an end of the rear side 32d. End of upper side 32a and rear side 3
Each end of 2d has a shape cut at a predetermined angle (here, 45 degrees). The bracket 33d is a plate-shaped member, and is disposed on the surface of the upper side 32a and the rear side 32d on the side opposite to the side plate 31b of the back plate 31a, and spot-welded.

At the time of spot welding, arrows W1 and W
As shown by 2, the welding device (not shown) sandwiches the back plate 31a of the module frame and the bracket 33d and welds them. The module frame (in this case, the upper side 32a and the rear side 32d) has a U-shaped cross section, and its inner side surface is open. Thus, the back plate 31a of the module frame and the bracket 3
3d.

Since the end of the upper side 32a and the end of the rear side 32d are connected via the bracket 33d, even if the rear side 32d is slightly shorter as shown in FIG. Absorb the dimensional error, the upper side 32a
And the rear side 32d can be reliably connected.

Next, the procedure for manufacturing the door module 30 for an automobile will be described. FIG. 6 shows molds 35a to 35d for positioning the bracket. In the molds 35a to 35d, one mold serving as a reference can be a fixed mold and the other mold can be a movable mold. FIG. 6 shows a state in which the mold 35d is a fixed mold and the other molds 35a to 35c are movable molds movable in the arrow X direction and the Y direction. First,
The molds 35a to 35d are arranged at predetermined positions. Then, the brackets 33a to 33d (see FIG. 2) are placed in the concave portions provided on the upper surfaces of the molds 35a to 35d. At this time,
Mounting holes 34 a-provided in brackets 33 a-33 d
The position of 34d is a position corresponding to the positions of the mounting holes 19a to 19d (see FIG. 1) provided in the inner panel 11 of the door body 13.

Next, as shown in FIG.
A module frame 31 made of one frame material bent so as to have a substantially rectangular shape in side view is spot-welded to a to 33d. After that, the door outfitting parts are
4a to 34d with reference to the module frame 3
Attach it to 1.

In the automobile door 10 described above, the ends of the module frame 31 obtained by bending one frame material so as to have a substantially rectangular shape in side view are connected via a bracket 33d. I have. Therefore,
Even if the module frame 31 is shorter than a predetermined dimension, the dimensional error can be absorbed by the bracket 33d. Further, when bending one frame material, the bending error can be absorbed even if the bending position is not a correct position in design. The mounting of the module frame 31 to the brackets 33a to 33d is performed by using the mounting holes 34a to 34 provided in the brackets 33a to 33d.
This is performed on the basis of d. Furthermore, the attachment of the door fittings to the module frame 31 is performed by the bracket 3.
It is performed with reference to the mounting holes 34a to 34d provided in 3a to 33d. Therefore, the door module 30 which can be securely attached to the door main body 13 without requiring high dimensional accuracy of the module frame 31 and in which door fitting parts can be arranged at a correct position on the door main body 13 is obtained.

The upper side 32 of the module frame 31
a, the lower side 32b, the front side 32c, and the rear side 32d are made of members having a U-shaped cross section. Strength has been improved. Therefore, the operation stability of the door fitting parts is high, for example, the glass plate 20 can be raised and lowered smoothly. Further, since the back plate 31a is arranged on the vehicle outside so that the U-shaped opening of the module frame 31 faces the inside of the vehicle, the back plate 31
a, separate brackets 33a to 33d, guide rail 2
6. The guides 36a and 36b can be easily fixed by spot welding or the like. Further, the front side 32c and the rear side 32d of the module frame 31 are curved in accordance with the curved shape of the vehicle door 10, so that the thickness of the vehicle door 10 is reduced.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a method of manufacturing a door module for an automobile according to a second embodiment. This door module is a modification of the door module 30 used in the first embodiment, and can be attached to, for example, the door body 13 (see FIG. 1). First, the bracket positioning means 45a to 45d are arranged at predetermined positions. Here, the positioning pins 46a to 46d projecting from a flat substrate are used as the bracket positioning means 45a to 45d.

Next, the bracket positioning means 45a-4
The brackets 43a to 43d are placed on 5d. At this time, the mounting holes 44 provided in the brackets 43a to 43d are provided.
Positioning pins 46a to 46d are fitted into a to 44d, and the positions of the mounting holes 44a to 44d correspond to the positions of the mounting holes 19a to 19d (see FIG. 1) provided in the inner panel 11 of the door body 13. Position.

Next, on the brackets 43a to 43d, four linear frame members (upper side, lower side, front side, rear side) 42a to 42d each having a U-shaped cross section and cut to a predetermined length.
Are placed in a substantially rectangular shape in side view. The dimensional accuracy of these frame members 42a to 42d may be low.

Next, the front end of the upper side 42a is
3a, the rear end is spot-welded to the bracket 43d. The front end of the lower side 42b is attached to the bracket 43b.
The rear end is spot-welded to the bracket 43c. Also,
The upper end of the front side 42c is spot-welded to the bracket 43a, and the lower end is spot-welded to the bracket 43b. Also, the rear side 42d
The upper end of the bracket 43d and the lower end of the bracket 4d.
3c is spot-welded. These spot weldings are performed in an appropriate order.

As described above, the upper side 42a is
a on the front side 42c and the front side 42c
b on the lower side 42b and the lower side 42b
c on the rear side 42d and the rear side 42d
Each of the module frames 41 is connected to the upper side 42a via the line d, and is formed in a substantially rectangular shape in a side view. Then, the door fitting parts are attached to the module frame 41 based on the positions of the attachment holes 44a to 44d.

In the method of manufacturing a door module for an automobile as described above, the ends of the four linear module frames 31 are connected to each other via the bracket 33d, so that the module has a substantially rectangular shape in side view. Frame 41
Is formed. Therefore, bending of the frame material is unnecessary.

In the first and second embodiments described above, the module frames 31 and 41 have a substantially rectangular shape in side view.
Although the ends of the frame material are connected to each other via the brackets at the corners of the frame frame, for example, as shown in FIG. 9, in the linear portion of the module frame 31, the ends of the frame material are connected to each other via the bracket 33b. You may connect. Also, as shown in FIG. 9, the bent portion of the module frame 31 (here, the connection portion between the front side 32a and the lower side 32b).
In this case, if the inner side plate 31b is cut out, the module frame 31 can be easily and smoothly bent.
A reinforcing plate 33e may be provided on the surface of the bent portion of the module frame 31 opposite to the side of the back plate 31a from which the side plate 31b protrudes. Bracket 3
3b may have a function as a reinforcing plate 33e.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and appropriate modifications and improvements can be made. For example, the connection between the end portion of the frame material and the connected portion may be performed by screwing or the like instead of spot welding. In this case, for example, a long hole for screw fitting is provided in the bracket, and a screw is passed through the bracket and the frame material and fixed at a predetermined position in the longitudinal direction of the long hole, so that a dimensional error of the frame material is reduced by the bracket. Can be absorbed by Further, the window opening, the window plate, the door body, the moving means, the module frame and the like are not limited as long as the invention can be achieved. The present invention is applicable not only to the side door but also to a tailgate as a back door. Also,
It can be attached to a hardtop type car.

[0044]

According to the present invention, the module frame includes a substantially annular portion in a side view by connecting the end portion of the frame member and the connected portion via the bracket. Thereby, even if the frame material is shorter than the predetermined size, the dimensional error can be absorbed by the bracket. Therefore, when preparing the frame material, of the plus and minus dimensional errors that can occur in dimensional management, the longest case is taken as the design dimension,
The dimensional error of the bracket can be tolerated. Further, according to the present invention, the mounting of the module frame to the bracket,
It is performed based on the mounting holes provided in the bracket. Further, the attachment of the door fitting parts to the module frame is also performed based on the attachment holes provided in the bracket. Therefore, the module frame can be securely attached to the door body without requiring high dimensional accuracy, and the door fitting parts can be arranged at the correct positions on the door body.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a side view of the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along the line III-III in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of a main part of the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is an enlarged view of a main part of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a view showing bracket positioning means.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a manufacturing procedure according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a method of manufacturing the vehicle door module according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is an enlarged view of a main part showing a modification of the first embodiment and the second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is an exploded side view showing a conventional automobile door.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 10 automobile door 13 door body 18 storage section 20 glass plate (window plate material) 21 window opening 27 elevating means (moving means) 30 automobile door module 31, 41 module frame (frame material) 31a, 41a back plate 31b, 41b Side plates 33a to 33d, 43a to 43d Brackets 34a to 34d, 44a to 44d Mounting holes (mounting portions)

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kenichi Ishikawa 1 Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Taketoyo-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Prefecture (72) Inventor Fumio Noguchi 1 Asahi 1 Asahi, Taketoyo-cho, Chita-gun, Aichi Asahi Glass Company F-term (reference) 3D114 AA09 BA13 CA07 EA11 FA16

Claims (8)

[Claims] A door fitting including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving means for moving the window plate is integrated with a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. Wherein the module frame is substantially annular in a side view, the module frame being attachable to a door body that is disposed adjacent to the window opening and has a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material. An end portion of the frame material is disposed in proximity to a connected portion of the frame material so as to include a portion to be provided, and the end portion and the connected portion serve as members for attaching the module frame to the door body. A door module for an automobile, wherein a separate bracket is attached, and the end portion is connected to the connected portion via the bracket. . 2. The vehicle door module according to claim 1, wherein only one frame material bent into a predetermined shape is used for the module frame. 3. A door fitting including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving means for moving the window plate, and a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. An automobile mounted on a door body, wherein a door module in which the door fitting component is integrally held by the module frame is disposed adjacent to the window opening and has a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material; In the door, the end of the frame material is disposed close to a connected portion of the frame material so that the module frame includes a portion that is substantially annular in a side view, and the end and the connected portion are A separate bracket serving as a member for attaching the module frame to the door body is attached, and the end is connected to the connected portion via the bracket. Automotive door, characterized in that it has been. 4. The vehicle door according to claim 3, wherein only one frame material bent into a predetermined shape is used for the module frame. 5. A door fitting including a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving means for moving the window plate is integrated with a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. A method for manufacturing a door module for an automobile, which is disposed adjacent to the window opening and is attachable to a door body having a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material, A plurality of separate brackets to be attached to the door body are arranged at predetermined positions with reference to an attachment portion to the door body provided for each bracket, and the brackets are fixed in a fixed position. A door module for an automobile, wherein the frame member is attached to the frame member, and the door fitting part is attached to a predetermined position of the frame member with reference to the attachment portion. Method. 6. An end of the frame material on the bracket so that the module frame includes a portion that is substantially annular in a side view when the frame material is attached to the bracket. The method for manufacturing a door module for an automobile according to claim 5, wherein the end portion is connected to the connected portion via the bracket while being disposed close to the vehicle. 7. A door fitting part including at least a window plate for opening and closing a window opening of an automobile and a moving means for moving the window plate is held in a module frame including at least one frame member having a predetermined shape. A method for manufacturing a door for an automobile, wherein the door module is disposed adjacent to the window opening and has a storage portion capable of storing the window plate material, wherein the door body of the module frame is provided. A plurality of separate brackets to be attached to the brackets are arranged at predetermined positions with reference to a first mounting portion provided on each bracket, and the position of each bracket is fixed, and the frame material is attached to the bracket. A module frame is mounted by mounting the door fitting part at a predetermined position of the frame material with respect to the first mounting part. Form, wherein the first mounting portion is engaged with the second mounting portion provided in the door body, method for manufacturing the automotive door for mounting the door module to the door body. 8. When the frame member is attached to the bracket, the end of the frame member is connected to the connected portion of the frame member on the bracket such that the module frame includes a substantially annular portion in a side view. 8. The method for manufacturing a vehicle door according to claim 7, wherein the end is connected to the connected portion via the bracket while being disposed close to the vehicle.