JP3521646B2 - Parts mounting structure for fuel tank - Google Patents
Parts mounting structure for fuel tankInfo
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- JP3521646B2 JP3521646B2 JP25032496A JP25032496A JP3521646B2 JP 3521646 B2 JP3521646 B2 JP 3521646B2 JP 25032496 A JP25032496 A JP 25032496A JP 25032496 A JP25032496 A JP 25032496A JP 3521646 B2 JP3521646 B2 JP 3521646B2
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Description
【０００１】[0001]
【発明の属する技術分野】本発明は自動車に搭載される
燃料タンクの部品取付構造に関する。BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a component mounting structure for a fuel tank mounted on an automobile.
【０００２】[0002]
【従来の技術】自動車用燃料タンクはそのタンク本体の
周壁、例えば上壁外面に弁装置等の各種の機能部品を付
設してあるが、それらの多くはタンク本体の上壁外面に
ブラケット類を立設して、このブラケット類に部品をク
リップやボルト・ナット等の止着手段により固定するよ
うにしている。2. Description of the Related Art A fuel tank for an automobile is provided with various functional parts such as a valve device on the outer wall of the tank body, for example, on the outer surface of the upper wall. The brackets are erected and fixed to the brackets by fastening means such as clips, bolts and nuts.
【０００３】このため、前述の部品およびブラケット類
がタンク本体の上壁の突起物となって、特にタンク本体
を車体フロア下側に搭載する車両にあっては、前記部品
類のレイアウトはもとより、タンク本体の搭載レイアウ
トに支障を来してしまう。Therefore, the above-mentioned parts and brackets serve as protrusions on the upper wall of the tank body, and particularly in a vehicle in which the tank body is mounted on the lower side of the vehicle body floor, not only the layout of the parts but also This will hinder the mounting layout of the tank body.
【０００４】また、このようなレイアウト上の問題とは
別に、タンク本体に装着される燃料系の機能部品は車両
の重要保安部品の１つでもあるため、この機能部品がタ
ンク本体の上壁外面に突出配置されていることは保安上
好ましいものではなく、このため、専用のプロテクタ等
を用いてこれら機能部品を保護する必要があり、構造的
におよびコスト的に不利となってしまうことは否めな
い。In addition to such layout problems, the fuel system functional parts mounted on the tank body are also one of the important safety parts of the vehicle. It is not preferable in terms of security that the protruding parts are arranged in the above-mentioned manner. Therefore, it is necessary to protect these functional parts by using a dedicated protector or the like, which is disadvantageous in terms of structure and cost. Absent.
【０００５】[0005]
【発明が解決しようとする課題】そこで、本発明はタン
ク本体の外側に取付けられる部品を、専用のプロテクタ
等を用いることなく確実に保護することができ、かつ、
タンク本体の周壁外面からの突起感をなくしてレイアウ
トの自由度を高めることができる燃料タンクの部品取付
構造を提供するものである。Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to surely protect the parts mounted on the outer side of the tank body without using a dedicated protector or the like, and
(EN) Provided is a component mounting structure for a fuel tank, which can eliminate the feeling of protrusion from the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body and increase the degree of freedom in layout.
【０００６】[0006]
【課題を解決するための手段】請求項１にあっては、タ
ンク本体の周壁外面に、該タンク本体の外側に取付ける
部品の外形形状よりも大きく、かつ、部品を少くともタ
ンク本体の周壁外面と略同一面に整合して収容し得る深
さの部品受容部を凹設し、該部品受容部内に、部品を内
接嵌合し得る径に形成したカップ状のブラケットを部品
受容部の周壁との間に適宜の間隔をおいて固着配置し
て、該ブラケット内に部品を挿入，抱持して係着手段に
より係着固定したことを特徴としている。According to the present invention, the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body is larger than the outer shape of a component to be attached to the outer side of the tank body, and at least the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body is provided. A component receiving portion having a depth that can be accommodated in a substantially same plane as that of the above is recessed, and the component is placed inside the component receiving portion .
And a cup-shaped bracket formed in a radial capable of fitting against fixed arranged at appropriate intervals between the peripheral wall of the component receiving section, inserting the parts into the bracket, the fastening means and holding It is characterized by being fixedly attached.
【０００７】請求項２にあっては、請求項１に記載のブ
ラケットの底面に突起を設けて、該ブラケットをこの突
起を介して部品受容部の底部に溶着固定したことを特徴
としている。According to a second aspect of the present invention, a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface of the bracket according to the first aspect, and the bracket is welded and fixed to the bottom of the component receiving portion through the protrusion.
【０００８】請求項３にあっては、請求項１，２に記載
の部品は周側面にチューブを連設してある一方、タンク
本体の周壁外周面には部品受容部に連設して前記チュー
ブを収容するチューブ受容部を備え、かつ、ブラケット
はその周側壁に部品のチューブ連設部を挿通する切欠部
を備えていることを特徴としている。According to a third aspect of the present invention, the component according to the first or second aspect has a tube continuously provided on the peripheral side surface thereof, while the component receiving section is provided continuously on the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body. The bracket is characterized by including a tube receiving portion for accommodating the tube, and the bracket having a cutout portion through which the tube connecting portion of the component is inserted in the peripheral side wall thereof.
【０００９】請求項４にあっては、請求項１〜３に記載
の係着手段を部品の周側面に突設したフック部と、ブラ
ケットの周側壁に設けられて、部品をブラケット内に挿
入した際に前記フック部が落ち込み係合するフック係止
孔とで構成したことを特徴としている。According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the engaging means according to any one of the first to third aspects is provided on the hook portion projecting from the peripheral side surface of the component and the peripheral side wall of the bracket to insert the component into the bracket. It is characterized in that the hook portion is configured to be engaged with the hook portion when the hook is engaged.
【００１０】請求項５にあっては、請求項１〜３に記載
の係着手段を部品の底面に突設したスナップ部と、ブラ
ケットの底壁に設けたスナップ係着孔とで構成したこと
を特徴としている。According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the engaging means according to any one of the first to third aspects is constituted by a snap portion projecting from the bottom surface of the component and a snap engaging hole provided in the bottom wall of the bracket. Is characterized by.
【００１１】請求項６にあっては、請求項３に記載の係
着手段を、ブラケットの切欠部に部品のチューブ連設基
部を抜止めするくびれ部を設けて、該切欠部自体で構成
したことを特徴としている。According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, the engaging means according to the third aspect is constituted by the notch itself by providing the notch of the bracket with a constricted portion for retaining the tube connecting base of the component. It is characterized by that.
【００１２】請求項７にあっては、請求項３に記載の係
着手段をブラケットの切欠部により分離された周側壁の
上縁部に曲折成形されて、部品の上面周縁部に係着する
フランジで構成したことを特徴としている。According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, the engaging means according to the third aspect is bent and formed on the upper edge of the peripheral side wall separated by the notch of the bracket, and is engaged with the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the component. It is characterized by being configured with a flange.
【００１３】[0013]
【発明の効果】請求項１によれば、部品およびブラケッ
トはタンク本体の部品受容部内にあって、該タンク本体
の周壁外面から突出することはないため、これら部品及
びブラケットの配設レイアウトはもとより、タンク本体
の車両への搭載レイアウトの自由度を高めることができ
る。According to the first aspect of the present invention, the component and the bracket are in the component receiving portion of the tank body and do not project from the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the layout of mounting the tank body on the vehicle.
【００１４】また、このように部品およびブラケットが
タンク本体の部品受容部内に収容配置されていてタンク
本体の周壁外面から突出していないため、タンク本体の
車両への搭載時あるいは車両の衝突時等にこれら部品お
よびブラケットが周辺の他の車両部品と干渉することが
なく、従って、専用のプロテクタ等を用いることなく部
品を確実に保護することができる。Further, since the parts and the brackets are housed and arranged in the part receiving portion of the tank body and do not project from the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank body in this way, when the tank body is mounted on the vehicle or when the vehicle collides, etc. These parts and the bracket do not interfere with other vehicle parts around the parts, and therefore the parts can be reliably protected without using a dedicated protector or the like.
【００１５】しかも、部品はカップ状のブラケット内に
抱持してあると共に、該ブラケットと部品受容部の周壁
との間には適宜のクリアランスを設定してあるから、タ
ンク本体の内圧上昇等によって部品受容部周りに変形が
生じるようなことがあっても、部品に外圧が作用するこ
とがなく、タンク本体の変形による部品の損傷を回避す
ることもできる。Moreover, since the component is held in the cup-shaped bracket and an appropriate clearance is set between the bracket and the peripheral wall of the component receiving portion, the internal pressure of the tank body may be increased. Even if deformation occurs around the component receiving portion, external pressure does not act on the component, and damage to the component due to deformation of the tank body can be avoided.
【００１６】請求項２によれば、請求項１の効果に加え
て、部品を抱持したブラケットはその底面の突起を介し
て部品受容部の底部に溶着固定してあるので、部品受容
部の開口周縁りにブラケット固定のための突起物がなく
見栄えを向上することができる。According to the second aspect, in addition to the effect of the first aspect, the bracket holding the component is welded and fixed to the bottom portion of the component receiving portion through the projection on the bottom surface thereof. Since there is no protrusion for fixing the bracket around the opening, the appearance can be improved.
【００１７】請求項３によれば、請求項１，２の効果に
加えて、タンク本体の外側に取付けられる部品がその周
側面にチューブを連設してあっても、これら部品及びチ
ューブをタンク本体の周壁外面に突出させることなく部
品受容部およびチューブ受容部内に整然と収容配置でき
て、チューブと共に部品を保護することができ、しか
も、ブラケットの切欠部にチューブ連設基部を挿入する
ことによって、部品取付け時の位置決めと挿入ガイド機
能とが得られ、ブラケットへの部品取付け作業を容易に
行うことができる。According to the third aspect, in addition to the effects of the first and second aspects, even if the component attached to the outer side of the tank body has the tube continuously provided on the peripheral side surface thereof, the component and the tube are connected to the tank. It can be housed and arranged in the part receiving part and the tube receiving part without protruding to the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the main body, and the part can be protected together with the tube. The positioning and insertion guide function at the time of attaching the component can be obtained, and the component attaching operation to the bracket can be easily performed.
【００１８】請求項４によれば、請求項１〜３の効果に
加えて、部品をブラケット内へ挿入するだけでフック部
がフック係止孔に落ち込み係合するため、部品のブラケ
ットへの取付けをワンタッチで行えて作業性を向上する
ことができる。According to the fourth aspect, in addition to the effects of the first to third aspects, since the hook portion falls into and engages with the hook engaging hole only by inserting the component into the bracket, the component is attached to the bracket. Can be done with one touch to improve workability.
【００１９】請求項５によれば、請求項１〜３の効果に
加えて、部品をブラケット内へ挿入するだけで部品底面
のスナップ部がブラケット底壁のスナップ係着孔に嵌合
係着するため、部品のブラケットへの取付けをワンタッ
チで行えて作業性を向上するこしとができると共に、係
着手段がブラケットの周壁部に露出していないため見栄
えを向上できることは勿論、タンク本体の部品受容部周
壁が変形するような場合でも、係着手段に外力が作用し
て外れるようなことがなく、信頼性を高めることができ
る。According to the fifth aspect, in addition to the effects of the first to third aspects, the snap portion on the bottom surface of the component is fitted and engaged with the snap engagement hole of the bracket bottom wall only by inserting the component into the bracket. Therefore, the parts can be attached to the bracket with one touch to improve workability, and the appearance can be improved because the engaging means is not exposed on the peripheral wall of the bracket, and of course, the parts receiving of the tank body can be received. Even when the peripheral wall is deformed, external force does not act on the engaging means and the engaging means does not come off, so that reliability can be improved.
【００２０】請求項６によれば、請求項３の効果に加え
て、係着手段をブラケットの切欠部自体で構成している
ため、構造を簡単にできてコスト的に有利に得ることが
できる。According to the sixth aspect, in addition to the effect of the third aspect, since the engaging means is constituted by the notch portion itself of the bracket, the structure can be simplified and the cost can be obtained advantageously. .
【００２１】請求項７によれば、請求項３の効果に加え
て、係着手段をブラケットの周側壁上縁部に曲折成形し
たフランジで構成しているため、構造を簡単にできてコ
スト的に有利に得ることができると共に、該フランジで
部品の上面周縁部を押えて係着面積を大きくとれるた
め、部品をより一層確実に固定することができる。According to claim 7, in addition to the effect of claim 3, since the engaging means is constituted by a flange formed by bending on the upper edge of the peripheral side wall of the bracket, the structure can be simplified and the cost can be reduced. In addition, since the flange can press the peripheral portion of the upper surface of the component to increase the engagement area, the component can be more reliably fixed.
【００２２】[0022]
【発明の実施の形態】以下、本発明の実施形態を図面と
共に詳述する。BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings.
【００２３】図１〜３において、１は図外の車両に搭載
されるタンク本体を示し、この実施形態にあっては該タ
ンク本体１を耐油、耐熱、耐候性を有する適宜の樹脂材
で形成してある。1 to 3, reference numeral 1 denotes a tank main body mounted on a vehicle (not shown). In this embodiment, the tank main body 1 is made of an appropriate resin material having oil resistance, heat resistance and weather resistance. I am doing it.
【００２４】２はタンク本体１の外側に取付けられる部
品、例えば燃料給油時の蒸発燃料制御を行う円形のバル
ブを示し、このバルブ２の上壁に接続ポート２ａと、周
側壁に１対の接続ポート２ｂ，２ｃとを一体成形してあ
り、接続ポート２ａには図外のフィラーチューブ内のフ
ィラーキャップ近傍から圧力信号を取り出すシグナルチ
ューブ３を接続し、また、接続ポート２ｂにはタンク本
体１の周壁としての上壁１ａを貫通してタンク本体１内
の上部空間から蒸発燃料を取り出すベーパチューブ４を
接続すると共に、接続ポート２ｃにはタンク本体１内か
ら取り出した蒸発燃料を図外のキャニスタへ導出するベ
ーパチューブ５を接続してある。Reference numeral 2 denotes a component attached to the outside of the tank body 1, for example, a circular valve for controlling evaporative fuel during fuel refueling. The valve 2 has an upper wall having a connection port 2a and a peripheral wall having a pair of connections. The ports 2b and 2c are integrally molded, the connection port 2a is connected to a signal tube 3 for extracting a pressure signal from the vicinity of a filler cap in a filler tube (not shown), and the connection port 2b is connected to the tank body 1 A vapor tube 4 for extracting evaporated fuel from an upper space in the tank body 1 is connected to the upper wall 1a as a peripheral wall, and the evaporated fuel taken out of the tank body 1 is connected to a canister (not shown) at the connection port 2c. The vapor tube 5 to be led out is connected.
【００２５】このバルブ２はフィラーキャップが閉めら
れている時はシグナルチューブ３を介して導入される圧
力信号によって閉弁してベーパチューブ４，５を遮断
し、フィラーキャップを外して燃料給油を行っている場
合に前記シグナルチューブ３を介して導入される圧力信
号によって開弁してベーパチューブ４，５を連通し、燃
料給油時のタンク本体１内に発生する蒸発燃料をこれら
ベーパチューブ４，５を介してキャニスタへ導出して処
理させるものである。When the filler cap is closed, the valve 2 is closed by a pressure signal introduced through the signal tube 3 to shut off the vapor tubes 4 and 5, and the filler cap is removed to supply fuel. In this case, the valve is opened by the pressure signal introduced through the signal tube 3 so that the vapor tubes 4 and 5 are communicated with each other, and the vaporized fuel generated in the tank body 1 at the time of refueling the fuel is supplied to the vapor tubes 4 and 5. It is led out to the canister through and processed.
【００２６】タンク本体１の上壁（周壁）１ａには、前
記バルブ２よりも大径で、かつ、該バルブ２を上壁１ａ
の外面と略同一面に整合して収容し得る深さの円形の部
品受容部６を凹設してあると共に、この部品受容部６に
連設してベーパチューブ４を上壁１ａに接続した部分か
らタンク本体１の一側部に亘って、ベーパチューブ４，
５を受容するチューブ受容部７，８を凹設してある。The upper wall (peripheral wall) 1a of the tank main body 1 has a diameter larger than that of the valve 2, and the valve 2 has an upper wall 1a.
A circular component receiving portion 6 having a depth capable of accommodating and accommodating substantially the same surface as the outer surface of is recessed, and the vapor tube 4 is connected to the component receiving portion 6 and connected to the upper wall 1a. From the portion to one side of the tank body 1, the vapor tube 4,
Tube receiving portions 7 and 8 for receiving 5 are recessed.
【００２７】９は部品受容部６内に固着配置されてバル
ブ２を抱持するブラケットで、前記部品受容部６よりも
小径で、かつ、バルブ２を内接嵌合し得る径で円形のカ
ップ状に形成してある。Reference numeral 9 denotes a bracket which is fixedly arranged in the component receiving portion 6 and holds the valve 2 and has a diameter smaller than that of the component receiving portion 6 and a circular cup having a diameter which allows the valve 2 to be fitted internally. It is formed into a shape.
【００２８】このブラケット９はタンク本体１と融着性
のある樹脂材で形成してあり、その底面には環状の突起
１０を設けてあって、前記部品受容部６内に同心的に配
置して、例えば超音波融着により前記突起１０を介して
部品受容部６の底部に溶着固定し、周側壁９ａと部品受
容部６の周壁との間に適宜の間隔を保持している。The bracket 9 is made of a resin material that is fused to the tank body 1 and has an annular projection 10 on its bottom surface. The bracket 9 is concentrically arranged in the component receiving portion 6. Then, it is welded and fixed to the bottom of the component receiving portion 6 through the protrusion 10 by, for example, ultrasonic fusion, and an appropriate gap is maintained between the peripheral side wall 9a and the peripheral wall of the component receiving portion 6.
【００２９】ブラケット９の周側壁９ａには、前記バル
ブ２のベーパチューブ４，５を接続した基部を挿通する
切欠部１１を形成してある。On the peripheral side wall 9a of the bracket 9, there is formed a notch 11 for inserting the base portion of the valve 2 to which the vapor tubes 4 and 5 are connected.
【００３０】バルブ２は前述のように部品受容部６内に
固着配置したブラケット９内に挿入して、係着手段１２
によってしっかりと係着固定されるが、この実施形態で
はバルブ２の周側面に突設した一対のフック部１３と、
切欠部１１により分離されたブラケット９の周側壁９ａ
に設けられて、バルブ２をブラケット９内に挿入した際
にこれらフック部１３が落ち込み係合するフック係止孔
１４とで前述の係着手段１２を構成している。The valve 2 is inserted into the bracket 9 fixedly arranged in the component receiving portion 6 as described above, and the engaging means 12 is attached.
It is firmly fixed and fixed by this, but in this embodiment, a pair of hook portions 13 projecting from the peripheral side surface of the valve 2,
The peripheral side wall 9a of the bracket 9 separated by the notch 11
And the hook engaging hole 14 into which the hook portion 13 is dropped and engaged when the valve 2 is inserted into the bracket 9 constitutes the engaging means 12 described above.
【００３１】以上の実施形態の構造によれば、バルブ
２、バルブ２の周側面に連設したベーパチューブ４，５
および該バルブ２を抱持したカップ状のブラケット９
は、何れもタンク本体１の上壁１ａに設けた部品受容部
６およびチューブ受容部７，８内にあって、タンク本体
１の上壁１ａの外面から突出することがないため、これ
らバルブ２、ベーパチューブ４，５およびブラケット９
の配設レイアウトはもとより、タンク本体１の車両への
搭載レイアウトの自由度を高めることができる。According to the structure of the above embodiment, the valve 2 and the vapor tubes 4 and 5 connected to the peripheral side surface of the valve 2 are connected.
And a cup-shaped bracket 9 holding the valve 2
Are in the component receiving portion 6 and the tube receiving portions 7 and 8 provided on the upper wall 1a of the tank body 1 and do not project from the outer surface of the upper wall 1a of the tank body 1. , Vapor tubes 4, 5 and bracket 9
It is possible to increase the degree of freedom in the layout of mounting the tank body 1 on the vehicle as well as the layout of the above.
【００３２】また、このようにバルブ２，ベーパチュー
ブ４，５およびブラケット９が部品受容部６およびチュ
ーブ受容部７，８内に収容配置されていてタンク本体１
の上壁１ａの外面から突出していないため、タンク本体
１の車両への搭載時あるいは車両の衝突時等に、これら
バルブ２，ベーパチューブ４，５およびブラケット９が
周辺の他の車両部品と干渉することがなく、従って、専
用のプロテクタ等を用いることなくこれらバルブ２およ
びベーバチューブ４，５を確実に保護することができ
る。In this way, the valve 2, the vapor tubes 4, 5 and the bracket 9 are housed and arranged in the component receiving portion 6 and the tube receiving portions 7, 8 so that the tank body 1 is
Since it does not project from the outer surface of the upper wall 1a, the valve 2, the vapor tubes 4, 5 and the bracket 9 interfere with other surrounding vehicle parts when the tank body 1 is mounted on the vehicle or when the vehicle collides. Therefore, the valve 2 and the beaver tubes 4 and 5 can be reliably protected without using a dedicated protector or the like.
【００３３】しかも、バルブ２は前述のようにカップ状
のブラケット９内に抱持固定されていると共に、該ブラ
ケット９と部品受容部６の周壁との間には適宜のクリア
ランスを設定してあるから、タンク本体１の内圧上昇に
よって部品受容部６周りに変形が生じるようなことがあ
っても、バルブ２に外圧が作用することがなく、タンク
本体１の変形によるバルブ２の損傷を回避することがで
きる。Moreover, the valve 2 is held and fixed in the cup-shaped bracket 9 as described above, and an appropriate clearance is set between the bracket 9 and the peripheral wall of the component receiving portion 6. Therefore, even if the internal pressure of the tank main body 1 is increased and the surroundings of the component receiving portion 6 are deformed, the external pressure does not act on the valve 2, and the valve 2 is deformed by the deformation of the tank main body 1. The damage of can be avoided.
【００３４】一方、このようなバルブ２およびベーパチ
ューブ４，５の保安上の効果とは別に、カップ状のブラ
ケット９はその底面の突起１０を介して部品受容部６の
底部に溶着固定してあるので、部品受容部６の開口縁周
りにブラケット固定のための突起物がなく見栄えを向上
することができる。On the other hand, apart from the effect on the safety of the valve 2 and the vapor tubes 4 and 5, the cup-shaped bracket 9 is welded and fixed to the bottom of the component receiving portion 6 through the protrusion 10 on the bottom surface thereof. Since there is no protrusion for fixing the bracket around the opening edge of the component receiving portion 6, the appearance can be improved.
【００３５】また、バルブ２の取付けに際しては、該バ
ルブ２をブラケット９内に挿入すると共に、バルブ２の
ベーパチューブ４，５を連設した基部をブラケット９の
切欠部１１に挿入することによって、該バルブ２の位置
決めと挿入ガイド機能とが得られて、ブラケット９への
バルブ２の取付け作業を容易に行え、しかも、このバル
ブ２をブラケット９へ挿入するだけで、フック部１３が
フック係止孔１４に落ち込み係合してワンタッチで組付
けを行える利点がある。When mounting the valve 2, the valve 2 is inserted into the bracket 9 and the base portion of the valve 2 where the vapor tubes 4 and 5 are connected is inserted into the notch 11 of the bracket 9. Since the valve 2 can be positioned and the insertion guide function can be easily attached to the bracket 9, the hook portion 13 can be hooked by simply inserting the valve 2 into the bracket 9. There is an advantage that it can be assembled by one-touch by being engaged with the hole 14 by being depressed.
【００３６】図４〜６は係着手段１２の異なる実施形態
を示すもので、図４に示す実施形態にあっては、バルブ
２の底面中央部にスナップ部１５を突設する一方、ブラ
ケット９の底壁中央部にこのスナップ部１５が挿入係着
するスナップ係着孔１６を設けて、これらスナップ部１
５とスナップ係着孔１６とで係着手段１２を構成してい
る。FIGS. 4 to 6 show different embodiments of the engaging means 12. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 4, the snap portion 15 is provided at the center of the bottom surface of the valve 2 while the bracket 9 is provided. A snap engaging hole 16 into which the snap portion 15 is inserted and engaged is provided at the center of the bottom wall of the
5 and the snap engaging hole 16 constitute the engaging means 12.
【００３７】従って、この実施形態によれば前記図１〜
３に示した実施形態の効果に加えて、係着手段１２がブ
ラケット９の周壁部に露出していないため見栄えを向上
できることは勿論、タンク本体１の部品受容部６の周壁
が変形するような場合でも、係着手段１２に外力が作用
して外れるようなことがなく、信頼性を高めることがで
きる。Therefore, according to this embodiment,
In addition to the effect of the embodiment shown in FIG. 3, since the engaging means 12 is not exposed to the peripheral wall portion of the bracket 9, the appearance can be improved and the peripheral wall of the component receiving portion 6 of the tank body 1 is deformed. Even in such a case, external force does not act on the engaging means 12 so that the engaging means 12 does not come off and reliability can be improved.
【００３８】図５に示す実施形態にあっては、ブラケッ
ト９の切欠部１１にバルブ２のベーパチューブ４，５を
連設した基部を抜止めするくびれ部１７を設けて、該切
欠部１１自体で係着手段１２を構成している。In the embodiment shown in FIG. 5, the notch 11 of the bracket 9 is provided with a constricted portion 17 for preventing the base portion of the valve 2 where the vapor tubes 4, 5 are connected from being pulled out, and the notch 11 itself. The engaging means 12 is constituted by.
【００３９】この実施形態によれば、前記図１〜３に示
した実施形態の効果に加えて、係着手段１２をブラケッ
ト９の切欠部１１自体で構成しているため、構造を簡単
にできてコスト的に有利に得ることができる。According to this embodiment, in addition to the effect of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, since the engaging means 12 is constituted by the notch 11 of the bracket 9, the structure can be simplified. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a cost advantage.
【００４０】図６に示す実施形態にあっては、ブラケッ
ト９の切欠部１１，１１により分離された周側壁９ａの
上縁部に、バルブ２の上面周縁部に係着するフランジ１
８を曲折成形して、該フランジ１８で係着手段１２を構
成している。In the embodiment shown in FIG. 6, the flange 1 attached to the upper peripheral edge of the valve 2 is attached to the upper edge of the peripheral side wall 9a separated by the notches 11 of the bracket 9.
8 is bent and formed, and the flange 18 constitutes the engaging means 12.
【００４１】この実施形態の場合、バルブ２の固定に際
しては切欠部１１，１１で分離された周側壁９ａを外側
へ弾性変形させてフランジ１８，１８の下側へバルブ２
の上面周縁部をくぐり抜けさせれば、周側壁９ａの弾性
復帰によってフランジ１８，１８がバルブ２の上面周縁
部に係着して該バルブ２を固定することがてきるから、
図１〜３に示した実施形態と同様の効果が得られる他、
構造が簡単でコスト的に有利に得ることができ、しか
も、フランジ１８，１８でバルブ２の上面周縁部を押え
て係着面積を大きくとれるため、バルブ２をより一層確
実に固定することができる。In the case of this embodiment, when the valve 2 is fixed, the peripheral side wall 9a separated by the notches 11 and 11 is elastically deformed to the outside so that the valve 2 is moved downward to the flanges 18 and 18.
Since the flanges 18 and 18 are engaged with the upper peripheral edge of the valve 2 by the elastic return of the peripheral side wall 9a, the valve 2 can be fixed by passing through the upper peripheral edge of the valve 2.
In addition to the same effect as the embodiment shown in FIGS.
The structure is simple and can be obtained in a cost-effective manner. Moreover, since the flange 18 can press the peripheral portion of the upper surface of the valve 2 to increase the area of engagement, the valve 2 can be more reliably fixed. .
【００４２】なお前記実施形態ではタンク本体１の外側
に取付ける部品として蒸発燃料制御用のバルブ２を例示
したが、これに限定されるものではないことは勿論であ
る。In the above embodiment, the vaporized fuel control valve 2 is exemplified as a component to be attached to the outside of the tank body 1, but the present invention is not limited to this.
【００４３】また、部品受容部６はタンク本体１の周側
壁に設けて、部品２をタンク本体１の周側壁に取付ける
ようにしてもよい。The component receiving portion 6 may be provided on the peripheral side wall of the tank body 1 so that the component 2 can be attached to the peripheral side wall of the tank body 1.
【図１】本発明の一実施形態を示す斜視図。FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the present invention.
【図２】同実施形態の要部を示す拡大斜視図。FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of the same embodiment.
【図３】図２のＡ−Ａ線に沿う断面図。3 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.
【図４】係着手段の第２実施形態を示す断面図。FIG. 4 is a sectional view showing a second embodiment of a fastening means.
【図５】係着手段の第３実施形態を示す斜視図。FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of engaging means.
【図６】係着手段の第４実施形態を示す斜視図。FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of engaging means.
１ タンク本体 ２ 部品 ４，５ チューブ ６ 部品受容部 ７，８ チューブ受容部 ９ ブラケット ９ａ 周側壁 １０ 部品底面の突起 １１ 切欠部 １２ 係着手段 １３ フック部 １４ フック係止孔 １５ スナップ部 １６ スナップ係着孔 １７ くびれ部 １８ フランジ 1 tank body 2 parts 4,5 tubes 6 Parts receiving part 7,8 tube receiver 9 bracket 9a peripheral side wall 10 Projection on the bottom of the component 11 Notch 12 Locking means 13 Hook part 14 Hook locking hole 15 Snap 16 snap fastening holes 17 Constriction 18 flange
フロントページの続き (56)参考文献 特開 昭62−258813（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平８−49614（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 平３−148390（ＪＰ，Ａ) 特開 昭56−67678（ＪＰ，Ａ) 実開 昭61−120616（ＪＰ，Ｕ) 実開 昭56−1822（ＪＰ，Ｕ) 実開 昭52−158213（ＪＰ，Ｕ) 実開 平１−82926（ＪＰ，Ｕ) 実開 昭62−52024（ＪＰ，Ｕ) (58)調査した分野(Int.Cl.7，ＤＢ名) B60K 15/00 - 15/10 F02M 37/00 Continuation of the front page (56) Reference JP 62-258813 (JP, A) JP 8-49614 (JP, A) JP 3-148390 (JP, A) JP 56-67678 (JP , A) Actually open 61-120616 (JP, U) Actually open 56-1822 (JP, U) Actually open 52-158213 (JP, U) Actually open 1-82926 (JP, U) Actually open 62-52024 (JP, U) (58) Fields investigated (Int.Cl. 7 , DB name) B60K 15/00-15/10 F02M 37/00
Claims (7)
の外側に取付ける部品の外形形状よりも大きく、かつ、
部品を少くともタンク本体の周壁外面と略同一面に整合
して収納し得る深さの部品受容部を凹設し、該部品受容
部内に、部品を内接嵌合し得る径に形成したカップ状の
ブラケットを部品受容部の周壁との間に適宜の間隔をお
いて固着配置して、該ブラケット内に部品を挿入，抱持
して係着手段により係着固定したことを特徴とする燃料
タンクの部品取付構造。1. An outer surface of a peripheral wall of a tank main body, which is larger than the external shape of a component to be attached to the outside of the tank main body, and
A cup formed with a recessed part receiving part having a depth capable of accommodating at least the same surface as the outer surface of the peripheral wall of the tank main body and accommodating the part inside the part receiving part. the Jo bracket by fixing arranged at appropriate intervals between the peripheral wall of the component receiving section, inserting the parts into the bracket, the fixed engaging the fastening means and holding <br/> Characteristic fuel tank parts mounting structure.
ラケットをこの突起を介して部品受容部の底部に溶着固
定したことを特徴とする請求項１記載の燃料タンクの部
品取付構造。2. The component mounting structure for a fuel tank according to claim 1, wherein a protrusion is provided on the bottom surface of the bracket, and the bracket is welded and fixed to the bottom of the component receiving portion via the protrusion.
一方、タンク本体の周壁外周面には部品受容部に連設し
て前記チューブを収容するチューブ受容部を備え、か
つ、ブラケットはその周側壁に部品のチューブ連設部を
挿通する切欠部を備えていることを特徴とする請求項
１，２記載の燃料タンクの部品取付構造。3. The component has a tube connected to the peripheral side surface thereof, while the outer peripheral surface of the peripheral wall of the tank main body is provided with a tube receiving portion connected to the component receiving section to accommodate the tube, and the bracket is The fuel tank component mounting structure according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising: a notch portion on a peripheral side wall thereof, through which a tube connecting portion of the component is inserted.
ク部と、ブラケットの周側壁に設けられて、部品をブラ
ケット内に挿入した際に前記フック部が落ち込み係合す
るフック係止孔とで構成したことを特徴とする請求項１
〜３の何れかに記載の燃料タンクの部品取付構造。4. A hook portion having engaging means projecting from a peripheral side surface of a component, and a hook side wall provided on a peripheral side wall of the bracket, the hook portion being engaged with the hook portion when the component is inserted into the bracket. 2. The structure according to claim 1, wherein
4. The fuel tank component mounting structure according to any one of 3 to 3.
プ部と、ブラケットの底壁に設けたスナップ係着孔とで
構成したことを特徴とする請求項１〜３の何れかに記載
の燃料タンクの部品取付構造。5. The engagement means comprises a snap portion projecting from the bottom surface of the component and a snap engagement hole provided in the bottom wall of the bracket. Fuel tank parts mounting structure.
チューブ連設基部を抜止めするくびれ部を設けて、該切
欠部自体で構成したことを特徴とする請求項３記載の燃
料タンクの部品取付構造。6. The fuel tank according to claim 3, wherein the engaging means comprises a constriction part for preventing the tube connecting base of the component from being pulled out in the notch part of the bracket, and the constriction part itself is formed. Parts mounting structure.
離された周側壁の上縁部に曲折成形されて、部品の上面
周縁部に係着するフランジで構成したことを特徴とする
請求項３記載の燃料タンクの部品取付構造。7. The engaging means comprises a flange formed by bending on the upper edge of the peripheral side wall separated by the notch of the bracket and engaging with the peripheral edge of the upper surface of the component. Fuel tank parts mounting structure described.
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