Specification
Technical Field
[000 I] The present disclosure relates to a manufacturing method for a pressed component, a
pressed component, a mold, and a press apparatus.
Background Art
[0002] Automotive bodies are assembled by superimposing edges of multiple formed panels,
joining the formed panels together by spot welding to configure a box body, and joining
structural members to required locations on the box body by spot welding. Examples of
structural members employed at a side section of an automotive body (body side) include side
sills joined to both sides of a floor panel, an A-pillar lower and an A-pillar upper provided
standing upward fi·om a front portion of the side sill, a roo frail joined to an upper end pmtion of
the A-pillar upper, and a B-pi liar joining the side sill and the roof rail together.
[0003] Generally speaking, configuration elements (such as respective outer panels) of
structural members including A-pillar lowers, A-pillar uppers, and roof rails often have a
substantially hat-shape"d lateral cross-section profile configured by a top plate extending in a
length direction, two convex ridge line pmtions respectively connected to both sides of the top
plate, two vettical walls respectively connected to the two convex ridge line portions, two
concave ridge I ine pmtions respectively connected to the two vertical walls, and two flanges
respectively connected to the two concave ridge line pmtions.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
Technical Problem
[0004] The configuration elements described above have comparatively complex lateral
cross-section profiles and are elongated. In order to suppress an increase in manufacturing
costs, the above configuration elements are generally manufactured by cold pressing.
Moreover, in order to both increase strength and achieve a reduction in vehicle body weight in
the interests of improving fuel consumption, thickness reduction of the above structural
members is being promoted through the use of, for example, high tensile sheet steel having a
tensile strength of 440 MPa or greater.
[0005] However, when a high tensile sheet steel blank is cold pressed in an attempt to
manufacture configuration elements that curve along their length direction, such as roof rail
outer panels (referred to below as "roof members"; r?ofmembers are automotive structural
members), spring-back occurs during removal fi·mn the press mold, leading to concerns of
twisting in the top plate. There are therefore issues with shape fixability, whereby roof
members cannot be formed in a desired shape.
[0006] For example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open (JP-A) No. 2004-314123
(referred to below as "Patent Document I") describes an invention in which a pressed
component having a uniform hat-shaped lateral cross-section along its length direction is
applied with a step during manufacture in order to suppress opening-out, and thus improve the
shape fixability.
[0007] Moreover, the specification of Japanese Patent No. 5382281 (referred to below as
"Patent Document 2") describes an invention in which, during the manufacture of a pressed
component that includes a top plate, vetiical walls, and flanges, and that curves along its length
direction, flanges formed in a first process are bent back in a second process so as to reduce
residual stress in the flanges, thereby improving the shape fixability.
[0008] According to the invention described in Patent Document I, when manufacturing
pressed components having a shape that curves along the length direction, such as in
configuration elements of configuration members such as A-pillar lowers, A-pillar uppers, or
roof rails, spring-back occurs in the top plate after removal from the mold, such that the desired
shape cannot be formed.
[0009] According to the invention described in Patent Document 2, when manufacturing
pressed components that curve along the length direction and height direction and that include a
bent pottion in the vicinity of the length direction center, residual stress arises in the flange,
residual stress arises within the faces of the vetiical walls and the top plate, and residual
deviatoric stress arises within the faces of the vetiical walls and the top plate. As a result,
spring-back occurs in the top plate after removal of the press component manufactured
according to the invention described in Patent Document 2 from the mold, such that the desired
shape cannot be formed.
[00 I OJ An object of the present disclosure is to provide a manufacturing method for a specific
pressed component in which the vertical walls arc suppressed from closing in due to
spring-back. Note that in the present specification, a "specific pressed component" is a
pressed component configured including an elongated top plate, ridge line portions at both
short direction ends of the top plate, and vettical walls that face each other in a state extending
fi·om the ridge line potiions.
Solution to Problem
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[00 II] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a first aspect according to the
present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component. The
manufacturing method includes employing a die and a punch to bend a blank into a profile
protruding fi·om the punch side toward the die side in a state in which a punch is caused to
contact a first portion of the blank where the two end ridge line pmiions are to be formed, and to
sandwich a second portion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed between the die and
the punch, and indent the second portion fi·om the die side toward the punch side.
[00 12] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a second aspect according to the
present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component, wherein a
punch and a die are employed to bend a blank from the punch side toward the die side in a
state in which the punch is caused to contact a first portion of the blank where the two end
ridge line pmiions m·e to be formed, and to sandwich a second pmiion of the blank where the
top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch and indenting the second pmiion fi·om
the die side toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R
(mm) that satisfies Equation (l ).
t· E·IOOO xO.S 0: R 0: t·E ·1000 x 4
2[0', -O'm[ 2[0', -0',[ ... (!)
wherein each parameter in Equation (I) is as follows:
tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank;
a, is a short direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of the blank to form the top plate in the
short direction;
am is an average stress in cross section ofshmi direction (MPa) of the pmiion of the blank to
form the top plate; and
Eisa Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank.
[00 13] A manufacturing method for a pressed component of a third aspect according to the
present disclosure is a manufacturing method for a specific pressed component, wherein a die
and a punch are employed to bend a blank fi·om the punch side toward the die side in a state in
which the punch is caused to contact a first portion of the blank where the two end ridge line
pmiions are to be formed, and to sandwich a second p01iion of the blank where the top plate is
to be formed between the die and the punch and to indent the second potiion from the die side
toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that
satisfies Equation (2)
t · E ·1000 0: R 0: t· E ·1000
2·0'Ts O",.p ... (2)
wherein each parameter in Equation (2) is as follows:
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tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank;
a2 ... (3)
al <:: 0.2W ... (4)
Note that the reference signal indicates the step amount (mm) of the intermediate
formed component 30, the reference sign a2 indicates the step amount (mm) of the roof
member l, and the reference sign \Vindicates the short direction width (mm) of the top plate
2 of the roof member l.
[0067] Futther, in the first pressing process, as illustrated in Fig. 7 A and Fig. 7B, the vettical
wall 33a and the flange 35a are formed such that an angle Dll formed between the vettical
wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30 satisfies the following
Equation (5).
[0068] 1.0 X DI2 <:: Dil <:: 1.2 X DI2 ... (5)
The reference sign Dll indicates the angle formed between the vertical wall 33a and
the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30, and the reference sign 0!2 indicates
the angle formed between the vertical wall4a and the flange 6a of the roof member l.
[0069] Futther, in the first pressing process, the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b of the
intermediate formed component 30 are formed so as to satisfY the following Equation (6).
[0070] 0.9 <:: DOF 1 I DOR l <:: l ... (6)
Note that DOFl is the angle formed between the flange 35b and the vetiical wall 33b
including one end pmtion of the intermediate formed component 30, and DORl is the angle
formed between the flange 35b and the vettical wall33b including another end pmtion of the
intermediate formed component 30.
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[0071] Fmther, in the first pressing process, an end of the material of the blank 8L flows in
and the blank 8L is flexed so as to form the flange 35b at the outside of the intermediate formed
component 30.
[0072) The intermediate formed component 30 is then removed fi·om the first mold 20,
thereby completing the first pressing process.
[0073) Note that as described above, when the intermediate formed component 30 is formed
by the first press device 18, the second portion of the blank 8L is indented from the upper mold
21 side toward the lower mold 22 side such that the radius of curvature R (mm) of the second
pmtion satisfies Equation (1) or Equation (2). When the first mold 20 is opened, as illustrated
in Fig. 4A and Fig. 48, the cross-section of the intermediate formed component 30 in the length
direction of the top plate 2 adopts a deformed state that is flatter than when the mold was closed,
namely, a state in which the radius of cutvature has become larger.
[0074) Second Pressing Process
Next, the intermediate formed component 30 is fitted onto the lower mold 43 of the
second mold 40 of the second press device 19. Then, when an operator operates the second
press device 19, the upper mold 41 is moved toward the lower mold 43 side by the second
moving device, and the angles of the two flanges 35a, 358 of the intermediate formed
component 30 are changed. The roof member I is thus manufactured from the intermediate
formed component 30. Note that in the second pressing process, the intermediate formed
component 30 is pressed such that the step amounts of the vettical walls 33a, 33b of the
intermediate formed component 30 become a2. Further, in the second pressing process, as
illustrated in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C, and Fig. 70, the intermediate formed component 30 is
sandwiched between the upper mold 41 and the lower mold 43 and the intermediate formed
component 30 is then pressed such that the vertical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the
intermediate formed component 30 form the vettical wa114a and the flange 6a of the roof
member I. Further, in the second pressing process, as illustrated in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C,
and Fig. 70, the intermediate formed component 30 is sandwiched between the upper mold
41 and the lower mold 43, and between the upper mold 41 and the holder 43, and the
intermediate formed component 30 is then pressed such that the vertical wall 33b and the
flange 35b of the intermediate fanned component 30 form the vertical wall4b and the flange
6b of the roof member I.
[0075) The foregoing was an explanation relating to the manufacturing method of the roof
member 1 of the present exemplaty embodiment.
[0076) Advantageous Effects
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Next, explanation follows regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary
embodiment, with reference to the drawings.
[0077] Advantageous Effect of Causing Prior Contact of Lower Mold 22 against First
Portion of Blank BL
An advantageous effect of causing prior contact of the lower mold 22 against the
first potiion of the blank BL (referred to below as first potiion prior contacting advantageous
effect), is an advantageous effect in which, as illustrated in Fig. 2B, the blank BL is bent into
a profile protruding from the lower mold 22 side toward the upper mold 21 side in a state in
which the end pmiions 22d of the lower mold 22 are caused to contact the first portion of the
blank BL, prior to then sandwiching the blank BL between the upper mold 21 and the lower
mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22
side. In other words, this is an advantageous effect to form the first portion of the blank BL
before the second portion. Explanation follows regarding the first portion prior contacting
advantageous effect by comparing the present exemplary embodiment to a first comparative
embodiment described below. Note that in the first comparative embodiment, where
components and the like employed in the present exemplary embodiment are also employed,
the same names and the like are used for such components, even if they are not illustrated in
the drawings.
[0078] In the case of the first comparative embodiment, the second pmiion of the blank BL
is formed prior to the first pmiion. Thus, in the case of the first comparative embodiment,
compressive stress arises in the top plate 2 during mold closlll'e in the first pressing process as
a result of surplus material that arises when indenting the blank BL. As a result, in the case
of the first comparative embodiment, spring-back occurs in the intermediate formed
component 30 after the mold is opened in the first pressing process.
[0079] By contrast, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in Fig.
2A, the blank BL is bent into a profile protruding fi"otn the lower mold 22 side toward the
upper mold 21 side in a state in which the end pmtions 22d of the lower mold 22 are caused to
contact the first pmtion of the blank BL, prior to then sandwiching the blank BL between the
upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper mold 21
side toward the lower mold 22 side. Namely, in the case of the present exemplary
embodiment, the first portion is formed before the second portion, thereby enabling a
reduction in surplus material when indenting the blank BL compared to in the case of the first
comparative embodiment. Accordingly, in the case of the present exemplmy embodiment,
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compressive stress that arises in the top plate 2 during mold closure in the first pressing
process can be reduced compared to in the case of the first comparative embodiment.
[0080] The manufacturing method of the roof member l of the present exemplary
embodiment thereby enables the roof member 1 to be manufactured such that closing in of the
vetiical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back is suppressed compared to in the first comparative
embodiment.
[0081] Advantageous Effect of Performing First Pressing to Obtain Radius of Curvature R
Satisfying Equation (l)
An advantageous effect ofperfonning the first pressing so as to obtain a radius of
curvature R satisfYing Equation (1) (referred to below as advantageous effect of accordance to
Equation (l)) is an advantageous effect in which the second portion is indented from the
upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side in the first pressing process such that the
portion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 attains a radius of curvature R (mm)
satisfYing Equation (l ), in other words, attains a radius of curvature satisfYing Equation (2),
or in yet other words, such that the radius of curvature R (nun) of the second pmtion of the
blank BL is within a range of from 38 mm to 725 mm. Explanation follows regarding the
advantageous effect of accordance to Equation (1) by comparing the present exemplary
embodiment to a second comparative embodiment described below. Note that in the second
comparative embodiment, where components and the like employed in the present exemplary
embodiment are also employed, the same names and the like are used for such components,
even if they are not illustrated in the drawings.
[0082] In the case of the second comparative embodiment, the bottom of the groove in the
upper mold 21 of the first press device 18 is flat in cross-section viewed along its length
direction, and a pmtion of a lower mold 22 opposing the bottom of the groove of the upper
mold 21 is flat in cross-section viewed along its length direction. Further, in the case of the
second comparative embodiment, step pmiions 21 a are not formed to the upper mold 21, and
step pmtions 22a are not formed to the lower mold 22. The second comparative
embodiment is similar to the present exemplary embodiment with the exception of the points
described above.
[0083] In the case of the second comparative embodiment, twisting occurs in the top plate 2
due to residual deviatoric stress in the top plate 2 when the intermediate formed component
30 is formed in the first pressing process. As a result, a roof member I manufactured by a
manufacturing method of the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment adopts a
twisted state, as indicated by Comparative Examples 2 to 6 in the table in Fig. 15. This
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result is thought to be due to the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b closing in due to spring-back after the
first pressing, namely, after the mold is opened. Note that in the case of the second
comparative embodiment, it is thought that the closing in of the vertical walls 33a, 33b due to
spring-back after the first pressing occurs via the following mechanism. Namely, in the first
pressing process, the intermediate formed component 30 is formed by deforming the second
pmtion of the blank BL into a profile protruding toward the upper side by the time that the
mold is closed. Namely, in the gap between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22, the
second portion of the blank BL is formed by being bent into a profile protruding toward the
upper side. Thus, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 of the second
comparative embodiment is bent into a profile protruding toward an outer surface side
configuring the outer side in cross-section view. As a result, stress attempting to cause the
ve1tical walls 33a, 33b to close in occurs in the top plate 2. Moreover, in the case of the
second comparative embodiment, the intermediate formed component 30 is curved along its
length direction, such that differences in stress can occur between the two shmt direction end
sides of the top plate 2, at respective positions perpendicular to the length direction ofthe top
plate 2. As a result, the roof member 1 manufactured according to the manufacturing
method of the roof member 1 of the second comparative embodiment adopts a twisted state.
[0084) By contrast, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the second portion is
indented fi·om the upper mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side in the first pressing
process such that the pmtion of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 attains a radius of
curvature R (mm) that satisfies Equation (I), in other words, a radius of curvature that
satisfies Equation (2), or in yet other words, such that the radius of curvature R (mm) of the
second pm1ion of the blank BL is within a range offi·om 38 mm to 725 mm. Thus, in the
first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment, the blank BL is deformed into a
profile protruding toward the upper side accompanying mold closure, and next, the portion of
the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 is deformed to achieve a profile of the top plate 2
curving toward the lower side during mold closure. The mold is then opened, thereby
forming the intermediate formed component 30. Namely, it is speculated that after being
plastically deformed toward the upper side, the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed
component 30 of the present exemplary embodiment bears load from the upper side toward
the lower side, thereby attaining a state in which the Bauschinger effect acts. As a result,
twisting is less liable to arise in the top plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30
formed by the first pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment than in the case of
the second comparative embodiment. This result is thought to be due to the fact that the
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amount by which the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b close in due to spring-back after the first pressing
process is less than that in the case of the second comparative embodiment. Fmther,
although the second pressing process is performed after the first pressing process, the top
plate 2 of the intermediate formed component 30 undergoes hardly any deformation in the
second pressing process even when pressed. It is thought that as a result there is no twisting
or any twisting amount is small in the roof member l manufactured according to the
manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment, compared
to in the case of the second comparative embodiment, as illustrated by the graph in Fig. !3,
described later. Note that in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the top plate 2
of the intermediate formed component 30 has a (substantially) flat shape in cross-section view
along its length direction due to forming the intermediate formed component 30 based on
Equation (l) computed on the relationship between t, a,, a,, and E serving as the parameters
for the top plate 2, or based on Equation (2) computed on the relationship between t, <>TS, Gyp,
and E serving as the parameters for the top plate 2. This enables residual deviatoric stress to
be suppressed fi·om occurring at the press bottom dead center in the second pressing process
performed after the first pressing process. Fmther, in the case of the present exemplary
embodiment, in the first pressing process, the intermediate formed component 30 is
completed only after the second portion ofthe blank BL has been indented from the upper
mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. Accordingly, at respective positions
perpendicular to the length direction of the top plate 2, the convex ridge line pmtions 32a, 32b
at the two shmt direction ends of the top plate 2 can be formed with angles that are more
acute than in the case of the second comparative embodiment. As a result, in the case of the
present exemplary embodiment, spring-back that attempts to open out the vertical walls 33a,
33b is canceled out more easily than in the case of the second comparative embodiment.
Accordingly, the roof member I in the present exemplary embodiment is less liable to twist
due to the intermediate formed component 30 curving along its length direction compared to
the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment, regardless of the fact that
differences arise between the stresses at the two short direction end sides of the top plate 2, at
the respective positions perpendicular to the length direction of the top plate 2.
[0085] Thus, the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary
embodiment enables a roof member I to be manufactured that suppresses closing in of the
vertical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back more effectively than in the second comparative
embodiment, namely, compared to cases in which the portion of the blank BL that will form
the top plate 2 is pressed flat during mold closure in the first pressing process. Thus, the
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manufacturing method of the roof member I of the present exemplary embodiment enables a
roof member 1 to be manufactured that suppresses twisting of the top plate 2 more effectively
than in the second comparative embodiment, namely, compared to cases in which the pottion
of the blank BL that will form the top plate 2 is pressed flat during mold closure in the first
pressmg process. Fmther, as illustrated by the graph in Fig. 13, twisting of the top plate 2 of
a roof member 1 manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member I of the
present exemplary embodiment is smaller than in a roof member I manufactured by the
manufacturing method of the roof member I of the second comparative embodiment.
Fmther, using the first mold 20, the first press device 18, or the press apparatus 17 of the
present exemplary embodiment enables a roof member I to be manufactured in which closing
in of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b due to spring-back is more effectively suppressed than in the
case of the second comparative embodiment. Thus, using the first mold 20, the first press
device 18, or the press apparatus 17 of the present exemplary embodiment enables a roof
member 1 to be manufactured in which twisting of the top plate 2 is more effectively
suppressed fi·om occurring than in the case of the second comparative embodiment.
[0086] In pmticular, the present exemplary embodiment exhibits the advantageous effect of
being in accordance with Equation (I) in cases in which a blank BL configured by a high
tensile sheet steel is pressed. Fmther, the advantageous effect of being accordance with
Equation (I) is exhibited even in cases in which the top plate 2 is curved along its length
direction when viewing the top plate 2 fi·om the upper side, as in the case of the roof member
I of the present exemplary embodiment. Moreover, the advantageous effect of being in
accordance with Equation (I) is exhibited even in cases in which the roof member I is curved
in a convex profile bowing toward the top plate 2 side when viewing the top plate 2 along the
shmt direction, as in the case of the roof member 1 of the present exemplal)' embodiment.
[0087] Other Advantageous Effects
Explanation follows regarding other advantageous effects of the present exemplary
embodiment.
[0088] Advantageous Effect I
In the case of the present exemplary embodiment, in the first pressing process, the
steps 36a, 36a' are formed to the ve1tical walls 33a, 33b, and in the second pressing process,
the step amount a! of the steps 36a, 36a', namely the offset amount, is changed. Thus, the
residual stress is reduced in each of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b, such that residual deviatoric
stress in the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b is also reduced. As a result, residual stress is reduced in
upper portions of the ve1tical walls 4a, 4b of the roof member I, namely, pottions above the
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steps 36a, 36a' and in central pmtions including the steps 36a, 36a', such that the occurrence
of twisting in the top plate 2 and bending in the vertical walls 33a, 33b is suppressed, as
illustrated by the graph in Fig. 13. Note that in the case of the present exemplary
embodiment, stress is reduced throughout the entirety of the vettical walls 33a, 33b in the
second pressing process as a result of forming the steps 36a, 36a' to the vertical walls 33a, 33b
in the first pressing process. Note that residual stress as it is referred to in the present
specification means stress remaining in the material at the press bottom dead center.
[0089] Advantageous Effect 2
Generally, when a non-illustrated pressed component is manufactured having a shape
curved along its length direction as viewed from the upper side of a top plate, residual tensile
stress is liable to occur in vertical walls and flanges at the inside of the curved pmtion.
However, in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment, the vetiical wall 33a and the
flange 35a are formed in the first pressing process such that the angle DII formed between the
·vertical wall 33a and the flange 35a of the intermediate formed component 30 satisfies
Equation (5). Thus, in the present exemplary embodiment, twisting in the top plate 2 is
reduced as a result of residual tensile stress being reduced in the vertical wa114a and the
flange 6a of the roof member I. Note that in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment,
residual stress at lower portions of the vertical walls 33a, 33b is reduced in the second
pressing process due to forming the steps 36a, 36a' to the vertical walls 33a, 33b in the first
pressing process.
[0090] Advantageous Effect 3
Further, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the vertical wall 33b and
the flange 35b of the intermediate formed component 30 are formed in the first pressing
process such that the angle therebetween satisfies Equation (6). Thus, in the present
exemplaty embodiment, twisting in the top plate 2 is reduced as a result of residual
compressive stress being reduced in the flange 35b of the roof member I. Note that in the
case of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in in Fig. 7 A, Fig. 78, Fig. 7C, and
Fig. 7D, the intermediate formed component 30 is pressed in the second pressing process such
that the vetiical wall 33b and the flange 35b form the vertical wall 4b and the flange 6b of the
roof member I. In such cases, compressive stress is reduced due to the differences in line
lengths of the vetiical wall33b and the flange 35b that arise accompanying changing the
angle between the vertical wall 33b and the flange 35b.
[009 I] Other Advantageous Effect 4
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Further, in the case of the present exemplary embodiment, the flange 35b of the
intermediate formed component 30 is formed in the first pressing process by causing a
material end of the blank BL to flow in and flexing the blank BL. Thus, in the first pressing
process of the present exemplary embodiment, the amount of spring-back in the first pressing
process is reduced due to residual compressive stress being reduced.
[0092] The foregoing was an explanation relating to advantageous effects of the present
exemplary embodiment.
[0093] Second Exempla1y Embodiment
Next, explanation follows regarding the second exemplary embodiment. First,
explanation follows regarding configuration of a roof member lA of the present exemplmy
embodiment illustrated in Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C, and Fig. 80. Explanation then follows
regarding configuration of a press apparatus 17 A of the present exemplary embodiment
illustrated in Fig. 9 and Fig. I 0. This will be followed by explanation regarding a
manufacturing method of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment. This will
then be followed by explanation regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary
embodiment. Note that the following explanation describes portions of the present
exemplary embodiment differing fi·om those of the first exemplmy embodiment.
[0094] Roof Member Configuration
First, explanation follows regarding configuration of the roof member lA of the
present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. Note that the roof member
lA is an example of a pressed component and a specific pressed component.
[0095] As illustrated in Fig. 8A, Fig. 8B, Fig. 8C, and Fig. 80, the roof member I A of the
present exemplary embodiment is not provided with the flanges 6a, 6b of the first exemplary
embodiment illustrated in Fig. lA, Fig. IB, Fig. IC, and Fig. 10. The roof member lA of
the present exemplmy embodiment has the same configuration as the roof member I of the
first exemplary embodiment with the exception of this point.
[0096] Press Apparatus Configuration
Explanation follows regarding the press apparatus 17A of the present exemplary
embodiment, with reference to the drawings. The press apparatus 17 A of the present
exemplmy embodiment is used to manufacture the roof member lA of the present exemplmy
embodiment.
[0097] A first press device 18A of the present exemplary embodiment, as illustrated in Fig.
9, is not provided with the holders 23, 24 illustrated in Fig. 2B. Note that the first press
device 18A is an example of a press device. The press apparatus 17A of the present
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exemplary embodiment has the same configuration as the press apparatus 17 of the first
exemplaty embodiment with the exception of this point. Note that an intermediate formed
component 30A has the same configuration as the intermediate formed component 30 of the
first exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the point that the two flanges 35a, 35b are
not provided. Namely, the intermediate formed component 30A of the present exemplaty
embodiment is configured as a gutter shaped member.
[0098] Roof Member Manufacturing Method
Next, explanation follows regarding a manufacturing method of the roof member lA
of the present exemplary embodiment. The manufacturing method of the roof member lA
of the present exemplmy embodiment is performed employing the press apparatus 17A.
Moreover, in the manufacturing method of the roof member lA of the present exemplaty
embodiment, a first pressing process is the same as that of the first exemplary embodiment,
with the exception of the point that it is performed using the first press device !SA. Note
that in the present exemplary embodiment, in the first pressing process, the blank BL is
pressed by bending to form the intermediate formed component 30A illustrated in Fig. I 0.
[0099] Advantageous Effect
The present exemplary embodiment exhibits the following advantageous effects of
the first exemplary embodiment: the advantageous effect of first pot1ion prior contacting, the
advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I), and the Advantageous Effects
I, 2, and 3.
[01 00] The foregoing was an explanation relating to the second exemplary embodiment.
[0 101] Third Exemplaty Embodiment
Explanation follows regarding the third exemplaty embodiment. First, explanation
is given regarding configuration of a roof member IB of the present exemplaty embodiment
illustrated in Fig. II A, Fig. liB, Fig. I 1 C, and Fig. 1 1 D. Next, explanation will be given
regarding configuration of a press apparatus, not illustrated in the drawings, of the present
exemplaty embodiment. Then, explanation will be given regarding a manufacturing method
of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment. This will be followed by
explanation regarding advantageous effects of the present exemplary embodiment. Note that
in the following explanation, explanation will be given regarding pm1ions of the present
exemplary embodiment which differ fi·om those of the first and second exemplaty
embodiments. In the explanation of the present exemplaty embodiment, when the reference
signs used for components and the like are similar to the reference signs used for components
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and the like in the first and second exemplary embodiments, similar reference signs are used
in the explanation even if not illustrated in the drawings.
[0102) Roof Member Configuration
First, explanation follows regarding configuration of the roof member 1B of the
present exemplary embodiment, with reference to the drawings. The roof member I B is an
example of a pressed component and a specific pressed component.
[0 I 03) As illustrated in Fig. II A, Fig. II B, Fig. 11 C, and Fig. II D, the roof member 1 B of
the present exemplary embodiment is not provided with the flanges 6a, 6b illustrated in Fig.
lA, Fig. 1B, Fig. 1C, and 'fig. 1D. Further, a length direction central potiion of the roof
member IB of the present exemplary embodiment is not curved in the shoti direction as
viewed fi·om the upper side of the top plate 2. Moreover, the roof member 1 of the present
exemplaty embodiment is not curved in a convex profile bowing toward the top plate 2 side
as viewed along the shmt direction of the top plate 2. Configuration of the roof member lB
of the present exemplmy embodiment is similar to that of the roof member I of the first
exemplary embodiment with the exception of these points.
[0 I 04) Press Apparatus Configuration
Explanation follows regarding the press apparatus, not illustrated in the drawings, of
the present exemplary embodiment. The press apparatus of the present exemplmy
embodiment is used to manufacture the roof member lB of the present exemplary
embodiment.
(0105) A first press device and a second press device, not illustrated in the drawings, of the
present exemplmy embodiment are, similarly to the respective first press device 18A and the
second press device 19 of the second exemplary embodiment, not provided with the first
holders 23, 24 illustrated in Fig. 2B. Futiher, a groove in the upper mold 21 of the first press
device of the present exemplaty embodiment is formed in a straight line shape that does not
curve as viewed along the direction in which the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 face
each other, nor in the short direction of the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22. Fmiher,
the lower mold 22 projects out in a straight line shape along its length direction.
Configuration of the press apparatus of the present exemplary embodiment is similar to that of
the press apparatus 17 A of the second exemplaty embodiment with the exception of the points
above. An intermediate formed component, not illustrated in the drawings, formed by a first
pressing process of the present exemplary embodiment is configured similarly to the
intermediate formed component 30A of the second exemplaty embodiment with the exception
of the point that the top plate 2 and the vetiical walls 33a, 33b are not curved along the length
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direction. Namely, the intermediate formed component of the present exemplary
embodiment is configured by a gutter shaped member.
[0 l 06] Roof Member Manufacturing Method
Explanation follows regarding the manufacturing method of the roof member IB of
the present exemplary embodiment. The manufacturing method of the roof member I B of
the present exemplaty embodiment is the same as that of the second exemplaty embodiment
with the exception of the point that the press apparatus of the present exemplaty embodiment
is employed. Note that in the case of the present exemplaty embodiment, a blank BL is
pressed by bending to form the intermediate formed component in the first pressing process.
[0107] Advantageous Effects
The present exemplaty embodiment exhibits the following advantageous effects of
the first exemplaty embodiment: the advantageous effect first portion prior contacting and the
advantageous effect of the vettical walls 4a, 4b being suppressed from closing in due to
spring-back, as explained by the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (l ),
and the Other Advantageous Effects l and 2.
[0 108] The foregoing was an explanation relating to the third exemplary embodiment.
[0109] Examples
Explanation follows regarding first, second, and third evaluations in which Examples
and Comparative Examples were evaluated, with reference to the drawings. Note that in the
following explanation, when the reference signs used for components and the like are similar
to the reference signs used for components and the like in the present exemplaty embodiment
and the second comparative embodiment, the reference signs for these components and the
like are being carried over as-is.
[0 II 0] First Evaluation
In the first evaluation, twisting and bending were compared between a roof member
I configuring Example I, manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of
the first exemplary embodiment described above, and a roof member configuring
Comparative Example I, manufactured by the manufacturing method of the roof member of
the second comparative embodiment described above. Fmther, in the first evaluation, the
Vickers hardness of the top plate 2 and the convex ridge line pottions 3a, 3b of the roof
member l ofExample I and of the roof member of Comparative Example I were measured
and compared.
[0111] RoofMember of Example l
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First, explanation follows regarding the roof member I of Example I. A high
tensile sheet steel blank having a plate thickness of I .2 mm and I 3 I 0 MPa grade tensile
strength was employed as the blank BL. In the roof member I of Example I manufactured
by the manufacturing method of the roof member of the present exemplary embodiment, the
radius of curvature R of the first section 8 was 3000 nun, the radius of curvature R of the
second section 9 was 800 mm, and the radius of curvature R of the third section I 0 was 4000
mm as viewed from the upper side of the top plate 2. Further, in the roof member I of
Example I, the radius of curvature R of the first section 8 was 4000 mm, the radius of
curvature R of the second section 9 was 2000 mm, and the radius of curvature R of the third
section I 0 was 10000 mm as viewed along the short direction of the top plate 2, namely, as
viewed fi·om the side of a side-face of the roof member I. Note that in the first pressing
process, the bend outer surface stress a, of the blank BL was 1234 MPa and the average stress
O'm was 100 MPa. Further, the Young's Modulus E of the blank BL was 208 GPa.
[0112] Roof Member of Comparative Example I
The roof member of Comparative Example I was manufactured by the
manufacturing method of the roof member of the second comparative embodiment employing
a high tensile sheet steel blank having a plate thickness of 1.2 mm and 1310 MPa grade
tensile strength as the blank BL, similarly to in Example I. Note that the roof member of
Comparative Example I was manufactured such that each portion of the respective first,
second, and third portions would have the same radius of curvature R as in Example I.
[0 113] Comparison Method
In the comparison method of the present evaluation, first, a 3-dimensionmeasuring
device, not illustrated in the drawings, was used to measure the shapes of the roof member I
of Example I and the roof member of Comparative Example 1. Next, a computer, not
illustrated in the drawings, was used to compare measured data SD for the roof member I of
Example I and the roof member of Comparative Example I against design data DD.
Specifically, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the cross-sections of length direction central pmtions of
the top plate 2 were aligned (best-fit), and an angle of the top plate 2 along the short direction
at a front end (rear end) in the design data DD was taken as a reference, and the amount of
change in the angle of the top plate 2 at the front end (rear end) of each measured data point
with respect to this reference was evaluated as twisting. Further, as illustrated in Fig. 12, the
offset amount in the width direction of a center position 02 of a front end face (rear end face)
of each measured data point with respect to a center position 01 of the fi·ont end face (rear
end face) in the design data DD was taken as bending.
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[0 114] Comparison Results and Interpretation
The graph in Fig. 13 illustrates evaluation results for Example I and Comparative
Example I. From the graph in Fig. 13, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less
twisting in Example 1 than in Comparative Example I. Further, fi·om the graph in Fig. 13, it
is apparent that the vertical walls 33a, 33b underwent less bending in Example I than in
Comparative Example I. According to the evaluation results above, Example I may be
considered as exhibiting the advantageous effects explained in the first exemplaty
embodiment.
(0 115] Vickers Hardness
Fmiher, the graph in Fig. 14 illustrates the results of measuring Vickers hardness of
the top plate, measured in a range spanning fi·om one end to another end in the short direction
of the top plate 2 of Example I, and the Vickers hardness of the top plate measured in a range
spanning fi·om one end to another end in the shmt direction of the top plate of Comparative
Example I. The top plate 2 of Example I has a Vickers hardness value that is smaller than
that of the top plate of Comparative Example I throughout, namely, over the entirety of a
region spanning fi·om the one end to the other end in the shmt direction of the top plate 2.
Further, in the case ofthe top plate of Comparative Example I, the value of the Vickers
hardness is equal throughout, whereas in the case of the top plate 2 of Example I, the value of
the Vickers hardness differs as follows. Namely, in the case of the top plate 2 of Example 1,
the top plate 2 includes the central pmtion where the Vickers hardness value is a minimum
value at the short direction center of the top plate 2, namely, the minimum portion. The top
plate 2 also includes the maximum pmtions where the respective Vickers hardness value is a
maximum value in each range out of a first range that is the range between the central pmtion
and the one shmt direction end of the top plate 2 and a second range that is the range between
the center portion and the other shmi direction end of the top plate 2. It is thought that the
reason the Vickers hardness characteristics of the top plate 2 of Example 1 and the top plate
of Comparative Example 1 differ fi·om each other in this manner is due to the top plate 2 of
Example I having the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I), namely,
the advantageous effect as a result of the Bauschinger effect. Fmther, as in the evaluation
results described above, the roof member 1 of Example I does not twist, namely, has a
smaller spring-back amount than the roof member of Comparative Example I. From another
perspective, the roof member I of Example I may be said to be of a higher precision than the
roof member that includes a top plate having a Vickers hardness value that is equal
throughout. Note that as explained above, the reason for defining each maximum pmtion as
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where the respective Vickers hardness value is a maximum value within each range out of the
first range and the second range, is to indicate that portions where the Vickers hardness is a
maximum value within each range are not at the two shmt direction ends of the top plate 2.
Fmther, the Vickers hardness value of the central pottion, namely, the minimum portion of
the top plate 2 of Example 1 is at least 2.3% smaller than the Vickers hardness values of the
respective maximum pottions.
[0116] Second Evaluation
Evaluation Method, etc.
In the second evaluation, twisting at the fi·ont end and the rear end of the top plate 2
was evaluated for roof members I of Examples 2 to 8 produced by simulation based on the
roof member manufacturing method of the first exemplary embodiment described above, and
for roof members of Comparative Examples 2 to 6 produced by simulation based on the roof
member manufacturing method of the second comparative embodiment described above.
[0 117] The table in Fig. 15 lists the simulation parameters and evaluation results for
Examples 2 to 8 and Comparative Examples 2 to 6. In the table in Fig. 15, "plate thickness"
refers to the thickness of the blank BL that is employed in the simulation. "Strength" refers
to the tensile strength of the blank BL that is used in the simulation. "Shape oftop plate
pmtion" refers to there being a curved cross-section profile on the first mold 20 used in the
simulation. The curved cross-section profile in the shape of the top plate pmtion of the first
mold 20 used in the simulation corresponds to the radius of curvature R in Equation (I) or
Equation (2). "Evaluation of cross-section I twisting" refers to twisting at a portion 10 mm
toward the center from the front end in the length direction, and "evaluation of cross-section 2
twisting" refers to twisting at a portion I 0 mm toward the center from the rear end in the
length direction. Note that each combination of plate thickness, strength, and top plate
portion profile in Examples 2 to 8 satisfies the conditions in both Equation (1) and Equation
(2). Fmther, where each top plate pottion profile is listed as "none" in Comparative
Examples 2 to 6, this indicates the top plate 2 remaining flat when pressed in the first pressing
process.
[0 118] Evaluation Results and Interpretation
From the table in Fig. 15, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in
the roof members of Examples 2 to 8 than in the roof members of Comparative Examples 2 to
6. For example, the respective simulation parameter for plate thickness and strength were
the same in Example 2 and Comparative Example 2. When comparing the simulation results
for evaluation of cross-section I twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less
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twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 2.
Further, when comparing the simulation results of evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting, it is
apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in
the roof member of Comparative Example 2. Note that the evaluation of cross-section 2
twisting in Example 2 was -7.52°, with the"-" sign indicating twisting that is clockwise.
Thus, it may be said that when comparing the absolute values of the angles, the top plate 2
underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 2 than in the roof member of
Comparative Example 2. Further, when comparing combinations having the same
simulation parameters for plate thickness and strength (for example, Example 3 and
Comparative Example 2, Example 4 and Comparative Example 4, etc.), it is apparent that the
top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the respective Examples than in the respective
Comparative Examples. According to the evaluation results above, Examples 2 to 8 satisfy
the conditions in Equation (I) and Equation (2), and thus may be considered as exhibiting the
advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (I) irrespective of the differences in
tensile strength between the blanks BL.
[0 l l 9] Third Evaluation
Evaluation Method, etc.
In the third evaluation, twisting at the fi·ont end and the rear end was compared
between roof members lA of Examples 9 to !4 produced by simulation based on the roof
member manufacturing method of the second exemplary embodiment described above, and
for roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to l I produced by simulation based on the roof
member manufacturing method explained below.
[0120] RoofMembers of Comparative Examples 7 to II
The roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to II were not provided with the
flanges 6a, Gb illustrated in Fig. I A, Fig. IB, Fig. l C, and Fig. ID, similarly to in Examples 9
to 15, namely similarly to the roof member lA of the second exemplary embodiment. Thus,
the roof members of Comparative Examples 7 to II were produced by simulation under the
assumption of pressing by bending.
[0121] The table in Fig. l6lists the simulation parameters and evaluation results for
Examples 9 to 14 and Comparative Examples 7 to II. "Plate thickness", "strength", "top
plate portion profile" "evaluation of cross-section I twisting" and "evaluation of cross-section
2 twisting" in the table in Fig. 15 refer to the same things as in the case of the table in Fig. 15.
Note that the combinations of plate thickness, strength, and top plate portion profile in each of
Examples 9 to 14 satisfy the conditions in both Equation (!) and Equation (2).
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(0122] Evaluation Results and Interpretation
From the table in Fig. 16, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in
the roof members ofExamples 9 to I 4 than in the roof members of Comparative Examples 7
to I I. For example, Example 9 and Comparative Example 7 had the same simulation
parameters for both plate thickness and strength. When comparing the simulation results for
evaluation of cross-section I twisting, it is apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less
twisting in the roof member ofExample 9 than in the roof member of Comparative Example 7.
Further, when comparing the simulation results for evaluation of cross-section 2 twisting, it is
apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in the roof member of Example 9 than in
the roof member of Comparative Example 7. Moreover, when comparing combinations
having the same simulation parameters for plate thickness and strength, for example, Example
12 and Comparative Example 10, Example 13 and Comparative Example I I, and so on, it is
apparent that the top plate 2 underwent less twisting in each Example than in the respective
Comparative Example. According to the evaluation results described above, in the case of
Examples 9 to 14, each Example satisfies the condition in Equation (I), and thus may be
considered as exhibiting the advantageous effect of being in accordance with Equation (1)
irrespective of the differences in tensile strength between the blanks BL.
[0123] Summary of Examples
As explained above, explanation has been given regarding advantageous effects of
the first and the second exemplary embodiments based on the first to the third evaluations.
However, it is apparent fi·om the second and third evaluations that the roof members of
Examples 2 to 14 underwent less twisting than the roof members of Comparative Examples 2
to I I, irrespective of the presence or absence of the flanges 6a, 6b of the roof member 1.
Note that Examples have not been described for the third exemplary embodiment; howevet~ it
is anticipated that there would be less twisting due to the advantageous effect of being in
accordance with Equation (I) in the case of the third exemplaty embodiment as well.
[0124] As explained above, explanation has been given regarding specific exemplaty
embodiments of the present disclosure and Examples thereof, namely, the first, second, and
third exemplary embodiments and Examples 2 to I 4. However, configurations other than
those of the first, second, and third exemplary embodiments and Examples 2 to 14 described
above are also included within the technical scope of the present disclosure. For example,
modified examples of the following configurations are also included within the technical
scope of the present disclosure.
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(0125] In each of the exemplary embodiments, explanation has been given using a roof
member as an example of a pressed component. However, the pressed component may be
an automotive component other than a roof member as long as it is manufactured by pressing
that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). Moreover, the pressed
component may also be a component other than an automotive component as long as it is
manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2).
[0126] In each exemplary embodiment, explanation has been given in which the steps !Ia,
!Ia' are respectively formed to the vettical walls 4a, 4b. However, the pressed component
may be configured without forming the steps !Ia, !Ia' to the vertical walls 4a, 4b, as long as
the pressed component is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the conditions in Equation
(I) or Equation (2).
[0127] Explanation has been given in which the manufacturing method of the roof member
of each exemplary embodiment includes the first pressing process and the second pressing
process. However, the pressed component need not be subjected to the second pressing
process as long as the pressed component is manufactured by pressing that satisfies the
conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2).
[0128] Explanation has been given in which, in the manufacturing method of the roof
member of each exemplary embodiment, the intermediate formed component 30 formed by
the first pressing process undergoes the second pressing process so as to manufacture the
pressed component. However, since the pressed component is manufactured by pressing
that satisfies the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2), the intermediate formed
components 30, 30A described in each exemplary embodiment may be understood to be
examples of a pressed component. In such cases, the first pressing process and the second
pressing process may be implemented by different patties.
[0129] Examples of the plate thickness, the tensile strength, the top plate portion profile, and
the like of the blank BL were given in the explanation of each of the exemplary embodiments
and in the explanation of the first to third evaluations of the Examples. However,
combinations other than the combinations given as examples in each of the exemplaty
embodiments and the Examples may be implemented as long as the parameters of these
combinations satisfY the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2). For example, even if
the tensile strength of the blank BL were more than 1470 (MPa) or were less than 590 (MPa),
this would be acceptable as long as the conditions in Equation (I) and Equation (2) were
satisfied based on the relationships between the other parameters (a,, Gm, E, and so on).
Fmther, for example, even if the plate thickness of the blank BL were less than 1.0 mm or
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were the blank BL to have a thickness greater than 1.2 mm, this would be acceptable as long
as the conditions in Equation (I) or Equation (2) were satisfied based on the relationships
between the other parameters described above.
[0130] Explanation has been given in which the roof members I, lA, and IB of the
respective exemplary embodiments are manufactured by bending a blank BL from the lower
mold 22 side toward the upper mold 21 side in a state in which the end pmtions 22d of the
lower mold 22 contact the first pmtion of the blank BL, before sandwiching the blank BL
between the upper mold 21 and the lower mold 22 and indenting the blank BL from the upper
mold 21 side toward the lower mold 22 side. Namely, explanation has been given in which
the roof members I, lA, and IB of the respective exemplary embodiments are manufactured
by forming the first portion of the blank BL prior to forming the second portion. However,
the pressed component may have a different shape to that of the roof members I, lA, and IB
of the present exemplary embodiment as long as the pressed component is manufactured such
that the first portion of the blank BL is formed prior to the second pmtion of the blank BL.
For example, the pressed component may be configured with the shapes of the respective
modified examples described above.
[0 131] Supplement
The following additional disclosure is a generalization fi·om the present specification.
Namely, the additional disclosure is
"A manufacturing method for a pressed component, the manufacturing method
comprising:
a first pressing performed employing a punch, a die, and a holder to manufacture a
blank into an intermediate formed component having a substantially hat-shaped lateral
cross-section profile configured by a top plate extending in a length direction, two ridge lines
respectively connected at both sides of the top plate, two vertical walls connected to the two
respective ridge lines, two concave ridge line portions connected to the two respective vertical
walls, and two flanges connected to the two respective concave ridge line pmtions;
a second pressing performed employing a punch, a die, and a holder to manufacture
the intermediate formed component into a pressed component that is a cold pressed component
configured fi·om sheet steel having a tensile strength of from 440 to 1600 MPa, that has a total
length of 500 mm or more, and that has a substantially hat-shaped lateral cross-section profile
configured by a substantially flat top plate that extends in the length direction and that has a
width of 40 mm or less, two ridge lines respectively connected at both sides of the top plate, two
vettical walls that are connected to the two respective ridge lines, two concave ridge line
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portions connected to the two respective vertical walls, and two flanges connected to the two
respective concave ridge line pmtions, wherein
in the first pressing, the top plate of the intermediate formed component is formed
into a curved shape such that in a cross-section perpendicular to a length direction of the top
plate, the top plate is indented toward the inside of the substantially hat-shaped cross-section
with a radius of curvature R (mm) as defined in the equation below, and
in the second pressing, the cross-section profile of the top plate of intermediate
formed component is formed into the cross-section profile of the pressed component.
t·E·IOOO t·E·lOOO
( )
X 0.5 S R S ( ) X 4
2 aj -am 2 <55 -CJ111
wherein the parameters in the equation are as follows:
tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank;
a, is a shott direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of a portion of the blank to form the top
plate;
O'm is an average stress in cross section of short direction (MPa) of the pottion of the blank to
form the top plate; and
Eisa Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank.
[0132] The disclosures of Japanese Patent Application No. 2015-087502 and No.
20 I 5-087503, filed on April 22, 20 I 5, are incorporated in their entirety by reference herein.
All cited documents, patent applications, and technical standards mentioned in the present
specification are incorporated by reference in the present specification to the same extent as if
the individual cited document, patent application, or technical standard was specifically and
individually indicated to be incorporated by reference.
CLAIMS
I. A manufacturing method for a pressed component configured including an elongated top
plate, ridge line pottions at both shmt direction ends of the top plate, and vettical walls that face
each other in a state extending fi·om the ridge line portions, the manufacturing method
comprising:
employing a die and a punch to
curve a blank into a convex profile bowing from the punch side toward the die
side in a state in which a punch is caused to contact a first pmtion of the blank where the two
end ridge line portions are to be formed, and to
sandwich a second pottion of the blank where the top plate is to be formed
between the die and the punch, and indent the second portion fi·om the die side toward the
punch side.
2. The pressed component manufacturing method of claim I, wherein the second pottion is
sandwiched between the die and the punch and the second portion is indented from the die
side toward the punch side such that the second pottion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that
satisfies Equation (I)
t· E·lOOO . t·E ·1000
2lu, -u,l x0.5 s R S 2lu, -u,lx4
... (I)
wherein each parameter in Equation (I) is as follows:
tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank;
a, is a shoti direction bend outer surface stress (MPa) of the portion of the blank to form the
top plate;
Gm is an average stress in cross section of short direction (MPa) of the pmtion of the blank to
form the top plate; and
E is a Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank.
3. The pressed component manufacturing method of claim I, wherein the second portion is
sandwiched between the die and the punch and the second portion is indented ft·om the die
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side toward the punch side such that the second portion has a radius of curvature R (mm) that
satisfies Equation (2)
t · E · 1 000 t · E · 1 000
~~~-< R-:;, ~~~-
2·o-rs (JYP ••• (2)
wherein each parameter in Equation (2) is as follows:
tis a plate thickness (mm) of the blank;
CiTs is a tensile strength (MPa) of the blank;
Gyp is a yield stress (MPa) of the blank; and
E is a Young's Modulus (GPa) of sheet steel configuring the blank.
4. The pressed component manufacturing method of any one of claim I to claim 3, wherein:
an apex face of the punch is curved as viewed along a direction in which the punch
and the die face each other, and a groove that is curved so as to follow the apex face of the
punch is formed in the die; and
a pressed component is manufactured in which the top plate is curved as viewed
along a plate thickness direction of the top plate.
5. The pressed component manufacturing method of any one of claim I to claim 4, wherein:
an apex face of the punch is curved in a convex profile bowing toward the die side as
viewed along an 01thogonal direction orthogonal to both an a direction in which the punch
and the die face each other and the length direction of the punch, and a groove that is curved
so as to follow the apex face of the punch is formed in the die; and
a pressed component is manufactured in which the top plate is curved as viewed
along a shmt direction of the top plate.
6. A pressed component comprising
an elongated top plate;
ridge line pottions at both short direction ends of the top plate; and
vettical walls that face each other in a state extending fi·om the ridge line pmtions; and
the top plate including
a minimum pmtion where the Vickers hardness value is a minimum value
between one end and another end in the shmt direction of the top plate, and
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maximum pmiions where the Vickers hardness value is a maximum value in
each range out of a first range between the minimum portion and the one end, and a second
range between the minimum portion and the other end.
7. A mold for manufacturing a pressed component configured including an elongated top
plate, ridge line portions at both short direction ends of the top plate, and vertical walls that face
each other in a state extending from the ridge line pmiions, the mold comprising:
a punch; and
a die, wherein
an apex face of the punch is a recessed face having a radius of curvature R (mm) of
fi'om 38 mm to 725 mm, and
a blank is pressed between the punch and the die by sandwiching a portion of the blank
where the top plate is to be formed between the die and the punch and indenting the portion of
the blank from the die side toward the punch side.
8. A press apparatus comprising:
the mold of claim 7; and
a moving section that moves the punch relative to the die.