JP2008285122A - Fuel lid device for vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To arrange a fuel lid device of a vehicle even at a portion having a characteristic line featuring design of a body. <P>SOLUTION: The fuel lid device 30 for the vehicle 10 extended in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle 10 and having the character line 21 which is a curved part on the outer surface of the vehicle 10 has a fuel lid 36 mounted to the body 11 so as to be openable/closable. The fuel lid 36 comprises first and second lid parts 41, 51 divided vertically on the basis of the character line 21. Opening/closing hinges 42, 52 are provided on the left or right sides of the first and second lid parts 41, 51. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a fuel lid device for a vehicle that can be disposed also in a portion having a character line representing a design feature of a vehicle body.

2. Description of the Related Art A vehicle fuel lid device is known in which a vehicle fuel lid is attached to a side surface of a vehicle body (body) that is easily refueled so as to be freely opened and closed.
A fuel lid device for this type of vehicle is generally provided on a side surface constituted by a relatively flat plane.

As such a fuel lid device for a vehicle, one in which a flat fuel lid is attached to a side surface of a relatively flat vehicle body (body) so as to be freely opened and closed is known (for example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-106584 A (page 8, FIG. 2)

The technique of Patent Document 1 will be described.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a basic configuration of a conventional fuel lid device for a vehicle.
In the fuel lid device 200 of the vehicle, an oil supply space 202 for supplying oil to the vehicle body 201 is formed, an oil supply port 203 is formed in the oil supply space 202, the fuel supply port 203 is closed by a fuel cap 204, and an oil supply space 202 is formed. A fuel lid 207 is attached to the wall surface 205 via a hinge 206 so as to be freely opened and closed.
That is, the side where the oil supply space 202 is provided is a relatively flat side surface of the vehicle body 201, and the oil supply space 202 is covered with the flat fuel lid 207 so as to be freely opened and closed.

A vehicle such as a passenger car has a character line that extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle and is a refracting portion (refractive portion) on the outer surface of the vehicle.
In the fuel lid device 200 of the vehicle, it could be installed in a portion having a relatively flat character line, but a hinge is not attached to a character line portion that is deeply carved or a character line portion that has a steep angle in sectional view. However, it has been difficult to arrange the fuel lid 207 on the character line because there is a problem such as interference with the vehicle body 201 when it is difficult or when it is opened.

  Further, in the fuel lid device 200 of the vehicle, for example, if the fuel lid 207 is made larger in design, the opening / closing property may be practically secured, but the design (design) is not satisfactory.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a fuel lid device for a vehicle that can set a fuel lid to an optimum size on a character line, and can ensure designability even in that case.

  The invention according to claim 1 extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle, and in the fuel lid device for a vehicle having a character line that is a refracting portion of the outer surface of the vehicle, the fuel lid device is attached to the vehicle body so as to be freely opened and closed. A fuel lid is provided, and the fuel lid is composed of first and second lid portions divided on the upper and lower sides of the character line.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the first and second lid portions are provided with hinges for opening and closing on the left side or the right side.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, a hinge for rotatably connecting the first and second lid portions is provided between the first and second lid portions, and the first lid portion or the second lid portion is provided. A hinge for opening and closing the first lid or the second lid is provided between the opposite side of the character line and the vehicle body.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, an opening / closing hinge is provided between the upper or lower portion of the first lid and the vehicle body, and the opening / closing hinge is provided between the lower or upper portion of the second lid and the vehicle body. It is provided with.

In the invention which concerns on Claim 1, it has the character line which is extended in the front-back direction of a vehicle, and is a refracting part (refracting part) of the outer surface of this vehicle. This character line is a line representing the design features of the vehicle body (body), and in addition, the body rigidity may be increased.
When a fuel lid device is provided in a portion having a character line, the fuel lid is divided into first and second lid portions above and below the character line.
Since the fuel lid is composed of the first and second lid parts divided above and below the character line, for example, the fuel lid device can be arranged in an optimal size even in a part having a deeply carved character line. .
That is, it is possible to solve problems such as difficulty in mounting the hinge or interference with the vehicle body when the hinge is opened, and the degree of freedom in design can be expanded, and various design features can be accommodated.

  In the invention according to claim 2, since the first and second lids are provided with hinges for opening and closing on the left side or the right side, the convenience is the same as that of the conventional fuel lid device that opens and closes one fuel lid. be able to.

  In the invention which concerns on Claim 3, while providing the hinge which connects the 1st and 2nd cover part rotatably between the 1st and 2nd cover part, the 1st cover part or the 2nd cover part Since the hinge for opening and closing the first lid part or the second lid part is provided between the opposite side of the character line and the vehicle body, the first and second lid parts can be opened and closed while being folded. Can do. As a result, the fuel lid can be opened in a compact manner. As a result, it is possible to improve the workability of the refueling work during refueling.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the hinge for opening and closing is provided between the upper or lower portion of the first lid and the vehicle body, and the hinge for opening and closing between the lower or upper portion of the second lid and the vehicle body. Therefore, the first and second lid portions can be opened and closed by double opening.

The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. The drawings are viewed in the direction of the reference numerals.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle employing a vehicle fuel lid device according to the present invention.
The vehicle 10 is provided on the front side of the vehicle body 11 and covers a front fender 15 that covers the front wheel 13, the front door 16 and the rear door 17 that are provided on the side of the center of the vehicle body 11 and on which passengers get on and off, A quarter panel 18 that is provided on the side and covers the periphery of the rear wheel 17 and the front fender 15, the front door 16, the rear door 17, and the quarter panel 18, and extends in the front-rear direction of the vehicle 10, A character line 21 which is a refracting portion (refractive portion) on the outer surface of the vehicle 10 and a fuel lid device having a fuel lid provided above and below the character line 21 are provided.

  The character line 21 is a line that represents a design feature of the vehicle body (body) 11. For example, providing the deeply carved character line 21 may increase body rigidity.

2 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the fuel lid device of the vehicle shown in FIG.
The vehicle fuel lid device 30 is attached to the vehicle body 11 with an opening 31 that extends over the character line 21, a concave fuel filler mounting portion 32 provided in the opening 31, and the fuel filler mounting portion 32. A fuel supply port 33 into which a fuel supply nozzle (not shown) for supplying fuel is inserted, a fuel hose 34 that is inserted into the vehicle body 11 into the fuel supply port 33 and sends fuel to a fuel tank (not shown), and a fuel supply port 33 A fuel cap 35 that is attached to the surface of the vehicle body 11 and closes the fuel filler port 33, a fuel lid 36 that is attached to the vehicle body 11 so as to be openable and closable, covers the opening 31, and is attached to a side wall of the fuel filler fitting portion 32. It consists of lid openers 37 and 38 that lock or open.
The oil supply port mounting portion 32 formed in a concave shape constitutes an oil supply space (recessed portion) for oil supply.

The fuel lid 36 is divided into two parts at the top and bottom of the character line 21, and includes a first lid 41 that covers the upper portion of the opening 31 so as to be freely opened and closed with the character line 21 interposed therebetween,
A first hinge 42 provided between the left side of the first lid 41 and the vehicle body 11 and attached to the vehicle body 11 so that the first lid 41 can be opened and closed; and a first lid 41. A locking portion 43 that is locked to the lid opener 37 and a first lid portion 41 are provided. When the locking portion 43 is released from the lid opener 37, the first lid portion 41 is opened to a predetermined angle. A leaf spring 44, a second lid portion 51 that covers the lower portion of the opening 31 with the character line 21 interposed therebetween, and a left side of the second lid portion 51 and the vehicle body 11 are provided. A second hinge 52 for attaching the lid portion 51 to the vehicle body 11 so as to be freely opened and closed, a latch portion 53 provided on the second lid portion 51 and latched to the lid opener 38, and a second lid portion 51 The second lid portion 51 is provided when the locking portion 53 is released from the lid opener 38. A connection that connects the first and second lid portions 41 and 51 by providing a predetermined slack between the leaf spring 54 that opens to a predetermined angle and the first and second lid portions 41 and 51. Member 55.

  The connecting member 55 is a flexible member such as a string, and the first and second lid portions 41 and 51 are provided via holders 46 and 56 provided on the first and second lid portions 41 and 51. Are connected.

Since the fuel lid 36 is composed of the first and second lid parts divided above and below the character line 21, for example, the fuel lid device 30 is arranged in an optimum size even in the portion having the deeply carved character line 21. can do.
That is, it is possible to solve problems such as difficulty in mounting the hinges 42 and 52 or interference with the vehicle body 11 when the hinges 42 and 52 are opened, and it is possible to increase the degree of design freedom and to cope with various design features. be able to.

  Since the first and second lid portions 41 and 51 are provided with opening and closing hinges 42 and 52 on the left side, they can be used in the same manner as a conventional fuel lid device that opens and closes one fuel lid.

  In addition, hinges 42 and 52 for opening and closing are provided on the left side (one side) of the first and second lid portions 41 and 51, and the first and second lid portions 41 and 51 are flexible such as strings. Since the connection member 55 has the property, the first and second lid portions can be opened and closed in conjunction with the connection member 55.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a fuel lid device for a vehicle according to a second embodiment of the present invention.
The fuel lid device 60 of the vehicle includes an opening 61 that extends across the character line 21 of the vehicle body 11, a fuel filler mounting portion 62, a fuel filler 63, a fuel cap 65, a fuel lid 66, and a lid opener 67. Prepare.

  The fuel lid 66 is divided into two parts above and below the character line 21. The fuel lid 66 has a first lid 71 that covers the upper part of the opening 61 so as to be freely opened and closed with the character line 21 interposed therebetween, and an opening with the character line 21 interposed therebetween. The first lid portion 71 is provided between the second lid portion 81 that covers the lower portion of the portion 61 so as to be freely opened and closed, and the first and second lid portions 71 and 81 are rotatably connected. First hinges (connection hinges) 72, 72, and a second hinge 82, which is provided between the second lid 81 and the vehicle body 11, and is attached to the vehicle body 11 so as to be openable and closable. 82, a locking portion 73 provided on the first lid 71 and locked to the lid opener 67, and a locking portion 73 provided on the second lid 81 and the locking portion 73 being released from the lid opener 67. Open the first and second lids 71 and 81 to a predetermined angle To (float) a plate spring 84, 84 Prefecture.

  The fuel lid device 60 of the vehicle is provided with a hinge 72 for rotatably connecting the first and second lid portions 71 and 81 between the first and second lid portions 71 and 81, and the second lid portion. Since the hinge 82 for opening and closing the second lid 81 is provided between the opposite side of the character line 21 of 81 and the vehicle body 11, the first and second lids 71 and 81 are opened and closed while being folded. be able to. As a result, the fuel lid 66 can be opened in a compact manner. As a result, it is possible to improve the workability of the refueling work during refueling.

  In addition, with the first and second lid portions 71 and 81 opened, the first and second lid portions 71 and 81 can also be used as a tray on which the fuel cap 65 is placed. As a result, the convenience of refueling work can be improved.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fuel lid device for a vehicle according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
The fuel lid device 90 of the vehicle includes an opening 91 that extends across the character line 21 of the vehicle body 11, a fuel filler mounting portion 92, a fuel filler 93, a fuel cap 95, a fuel lid 96, and a lid opener 97. Prepare.
The fuel filler mounting portion 92 is formed with guide grooves 98 and 98 for guiding the fuel lid 96 on the side walls 92a and 92a (one not shown).

  The fuel lid 96 is divided into two parts at the top and bottom of the character line 21. The fuel lid 96 has a first lid 101 that covers the upper part of the opening 91 with the character line 21 interposed therebetween, and an opening that sandwiches the character line 21. A first lid portion 111 is provided between the first lid portion 101 and the vehicle body 11 so as to be freely opened and closed. The first lid portion 101 is attached to the vehicle body 11 so as to be opened and closed. Second hinges (connection hinges) 112, which are provided between the first and second lid portions 101 and 111 and rotatably connect the first and second lid portions 101 and 111. 112, provided in the second lid portion 111 and locked to the lid opener 97, and provided in the first lid portion 101, when the locking portion 113 is released from the lid opener 97 1st and 2nd The leaf springs 104 and 104 that open (float) the portions 101 and 111 to a predetermined angle and the side portions 116 and 116 of the second lid portion 111 and on the opposite side of the character line 21, are provided on the side walls 92a and 92a. Rods 117 and 117 fitted in the guide grooves 98 and 98.

  In the fuel lid device 90 of the vehicle, a hinge 112 that rotatably connects the first and second lid portions 101 and 111 is provided between the first and second lid portions 101 and 111, and the first lid portion. Since the hinge 102 for opening and closing the first lid 101 is provided between the opposite side of the character line 21 of 101 and the vehicle body 11, the first and second lids 101 and 111 are opened and closed while being folded. can do.

  Since the rods 117 and 117 provided on the second lid portion 111 are fitted in the guide grooves 98 and 98 of the side walls 92a and 92a, as shown in FIG. 5, the first and second lid portions are provided. It can support itself after opening and closing of 101,111. As a result, the workability of the refueling work can be improved. The first and second lids 101 and 111 can also be supported independently during opening.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a fuel lid device for a vehicle according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
The fuel lid device 120 of the vehicle includes an opening 121 that extends over the character line 21 of the vehicle body 11, a fuel filler mounting portion 122, a fuel filler 123, a fuel cap 125, a fuel lid 126, and lid openers 127 and 128. With.

  The fuel lid 126 is divided into two parts at the top and bottom of the character line 21. The first lid 131 covers the upper part of the opening 121 so that the character line 21 is sandwiched between the first lid 131 and the first lid 131. The first hinges 132 and 132 are provided between the opposite side (upper side) and the vehicle body 11 with the character line 21 therebetween, and are attached to the vehicle body 11 so as to be openable and closable. The first lid 131 is fixed to the first lid 131 when the latch 133 is released from the lid opener 127. The latch 133 is provided on the lid opener 127. A leaf spring 134 that is opened up to an angle of 2 mm, a second lid 141 that covers the lower portion of the opening 121 with the character line 21 interposed therebetween, and a character line of the second lid 141 1 and 2nd hinge 142,142 which is provided between the opposing side (lower side) and the vehicle body 11 across 1 and attaches the 2nd cover part 141 to the vehicle body 11 so that opening and closing is possible, and the 2nd cover part 141 A locking portion 143 provided to be locked to the lid opener 128 and a second lid portion 141, and when the locking portion 143 is released from the lid opener 128, the second lid portion 141 is moved at a predetermined angle. It consists of a leaf spring 144 that opens up to.

  As shown in the auxiliary line C1, the first and second lid portions 131 and 141 can be opened substantially parallel to the bottom surface 129 of the fuel filler mounting portion 123 or along the bottom surface 129 when opened. It is a thing.

  The vehicle fuel lid device 120 includes an opening / closing hinge 132 between the upper portion of the first lid portion 131 and the vehicle body 11, and an opening / closing hinge between the lower portion of the second lid portion 141 and the vehicle body 11. 142 is provided, the first and second lids 131 and 141 can be opened and closed by double-opening. For example, when the first and second lid portions 131 and 141 are opened, the fuel filler port can face the substantial center of the first and second lid portions 131 and 141. As a result, it is possible to improve the workability of the refueling work during refueling.

  Furthermore, since the first and second lid portions 131 and 141 can be opened substantially parallel to or along the bottom surface 129 of the fuel filler mounting portion 122 when opened, the oil supply at the time of refueling The workability of the work can be improved.

  In the vehicle fuel lid device 30 according to the present invention, as shown in FIG. 3, the first and second lid portions 41 and 51 are provided with hinges 42 and 52 for opening and closing on the left side. Instead of the one, the first and second lid portions may be provided with a hinge for opening and closing on the right side.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the fuel lid device 120 for a vehicle according to the present invention includes an opening / closing hinge 132 between the upper portion of the first lid portion 131 and the vehicle body 11, and the lower portion of the second lid portion 141. The hinge 142 for opening and closing is provided between the vehicle body 11 and the vehicle body 11. However, when the first lid portion is disposed at the lower portion of the character line and the second lid portion is disposed at the upper portion of the character line, An opening / closing hinge may be provided between the lower part of the first lid part and the vehicle body, and an opening / closing hinge may be provided between the upper part of the second lid part and the vehicle body.

  The vehicle fuel lid device according to the present invention is suitable for use in passenger cars such as sedans and wagons.

1 is a perspective view of a vehicle that employs a fuel lid device for a vehicle according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. It is a perspective view of the fuel lid apparatus of the vehicle shown by FIG. It is a perspective view of the fuel lid apparatus of the vehicle of 2nd Example which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the fuel lid apparatus of the vehicle of 3rd Example which concerns on this invention. It is a perspective view of the fuel lid apparatus of the vehicle of 4th Example which concerns on this invention. It is a figure explaining the basic composition of the fuel lid device of the conventional vehicles.

Explanation of symbols

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Vehicle, 11 ... Vehicle body, 21 ... Character line, 30, 60, 90, 120 ... Fuel lid apparatus of vehicle, 36, 66, 96, 126 ... Fuel lid, 41, 71, 101, 131 ... 1st cover part, 51, 81, 111, 141 ... second lid, 42, 72, 102, 132 ... first hinge, 52, 82, 112, 142 ... second hinge.

Claims (4)

In a fuel lid device for a vehicle having a character line that extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is a refracting portion of the outer surface of the vehicle,
The fuel lid device includes a fuel lid attached to the vehicle body so as to be openable and closable, and the fuel lid includes first and second lid portions that are divided above and below the character line. apparatus.   2. The fuel lid device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the first and second lid portions are provided with hinges for opening and closing on the left side or the right side.   A hinge for rotatably connecting the first and second lid portions is provided between the first and second lid portions, and the character line of the first lid portion or the second lid portion is provided. The fuel lid device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein a hinge for opening and closing the first lid portion or the second lid portion is provided between the opposite side and the vehicle body.   An opening / closing hinge is provided between the upper or lower portion of the first lid and the vehicle body, and an opening / closing hinge is provided between the lower or upper portion of the second lid portion and the vehicle body. The fuel lid device for a vehicle according to claim 1.

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