JP3051518U - Mounting structure of obstacle detection device in vehicle - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To easily attach each component device of an obstacle detection device to a vehicle body, to improve attachment workability,
Provided is a mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle, which can improve the workability of changing a mounting position and a mounting angle of an obstacle detection unit. SOLUTION: Components of an obstacle detection device including infrared sensors 1 and 2, a control circuit unit and a rotating light 3 are attached to a reference member 4, and the reference devices 4 are attached to a vehicle body to collectively configure the components. Can be attached to the car body.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a device for detecting obstacles behind, such as when a vehicle retreats, as one of auxiliary devices for traffic safety of a working vehicle such as a roller wheel, and in particular, a device configuration such as a sensor. The present invention relates to a structure for attaching a device to a vehicle body.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 Obstacle detection devices in this type of vehicle include a reflection sensor (infrared sensor, ultrasonic sensor) as an obstacle detection means, and an alarm device or a rotating light that is activated based on a detection signal from the sensor. And a control circuit section between the sensor and the notification device.

[0003] Conventionally, components of an obstacle detection device such as a sensor, a control circuit unit, and a notification device are individually mounted on a vehicle body by a bracket or the like.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, in such a mounting structure, since each component device is individually mounted on the vehicle body, it is necessary to perform a mounting operation using a bracket or the like on each component device. It takes time, the mounting work is inferior, and if the number of components is large, the mounting work is more troublesome.

In order to properly use such an obstacle detection device in a vehicle as an auxiliary device for traffic safety, it is necessary to correctly set a detection range when a sensor is mounted. Although it is desirable to be able to easily adjust the mounting position and mounting angle of the sensors, it is desirable to change the mounting position and mounting angle of the bracket for each sensor when multiple sensors are used in the configuration where the sensors are individually mounted on the vehicle body. It is necessary to perform the change work, the change work takes time, the change workability is poor, and if the number of sensors is large, the change work is more troublesome.

In view of the above problems, the present invention makes it possible to easily attach each component of the obstacle detection device to the vehicle body, improve the mounting workability, and improve the obstacle detection means. It is an object of the present invention to provide a mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle which can improve the workability of changing a mounting position and a mounting angle of a vehicle.

[0007]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 For this reason, the invention according to claim 1 comprises an obstacle detecting means, a notification device which is operated based on a detection signal from the obstacle detection means, and the notification based on a detection signal output from the obstacle detection means. A structure for mounting an obstacle detection device in a vehicle, comprising a component device including a control circuit section for operating the device, to a vehicle body, wherein a reference member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body, and the reference member includes At least the obstacle detection means and the control circuit are collectively mounted.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the reference member includes a pair of opposed side plate portions and a connecting plate portion that connects a substantially middle portion in a width direction of the opposed surfaces of the both side plate portions. It is characterized by being formed in a substantially H-shaped cross section. The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the reference member has a substantially U-shaped cross section including a pair of side plate portions facing each other and a connecting plate portion connecting side edges of the facing surfaces of the both side plate portions. It is characterized by being formed.

The invention according to claim 4 is characterized in that the reference member is fixedly attached to the vehicle body via an attachment device. The invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that the attachment device includes a first attachment member fixed to a reference member, and a second attachment member attached to the first attachment member such that the attachment angle is adjustable. And is characterized by including.

[0010]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of a mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle according to the present invention. In this figure, an obstacle detection device is composed of two infrared sensors 1 and 2 serving as obstacle detection means as component devices, and a notification device activated based on detection signals from the infrared sensors 1 and 2. And a control circuit (not shown) that operates the rotary lamp 3 based on detection signals output from the infrared sensors 1 and 2.

[0011] These components are collectively attached to a reference member 4 (hereinafter referred to as a reference member) which is fixedly attached to the vehicle body. As shown in FIG. 2, the reference member 4 includes a pair of side plate portions 4A and 4B which are vertically opposed to each other and extend in the horizontal direction, and which extend in the vertical direction and are opposed to each other by the side plate portions 4A and 4B. It is formed in a substantially H-shaped cross section including a connecting plate portion 4C for connecting a substantially intermediate portion in the width direction of the facing surface.

The reference member 4 is fixedly attached to the vehicle body via an attachment device. That is, the mounting device includes a pair of first mounting brackets 5 and 6 as first mounting members fixed to the left and right ends of the reference member 4 by welding or the like, respectively, and a mounting angle to each of the mounting brackets 5 and 6. And a pair of second mounting brackets 7 and 8 as a second mounting member to which is mounted so as to be adjustable.

The pair of first mounting brackets 5 and 6 are formed in a rectangular plate shape, and the pair of second mounting brackets 7 and 8 are formed in a plate shape bent and formed into a substantially L shape. You. In this case, through holes 6A (only the mounting bracket 6 is shown) of the mounting bolts are respectively formed at both front and rear end portions of the pair of first mounting brackets 5 and 6, and the pair of second mounting brackets 7 and 6 are respectively formed. 8 are formed with mounting bolt insertion holes 7a and 8a at the top and bottom, respectively, and the other pieces 7B and 8B are respectively provided with mounting bolt insertion holes 7b and 8b at the front and rear. The front portion of the mounting bolt insertion holes 7b and 8b is formed as a vertically elongated curved hole.

The above-mentioned reference member 4 is attached, for example, to the rear part of the vehicle body. On the other hand, the pair of mounting members 5 and 6 of the reference member 4 are mounted on the pieces 7B and 8B of the pair of mounting members 7 and 8 by mounting bolts. In this case, as described above, the insertion holes 7b and 8b at the front portions of the pieces 7A and 8A of the pair of mounting brackets 7 and 8 are formed as vertically elongated long holes. It can be mounted in an inclined manner in the vertical direction, and the inclination can be adjusted.

With respect to the reference member 4, the infrared sensors 1 and 2 are inserted and arranged in recesses at both ends of a front portion between a pair of side plate portions 4A and 4B, and, for example, a rear end portion is connected. It is fixedly attached to the plate 4C. The control circuit section is inserted and arranged in a recess at both ends at the rear portion between the pair of side plate sections 4A and 4B, and is fixedly attached to the connecting plate section 4C.

The rotating lamp 3 is placed and fixedly supported on an upper end plate of a substantially U-shaped mounting bracket 11. A pair of rotating lamps 3 are formed at lower ends of both side plates 11 A of the mounting bracket 11. The flange portion 11a is supported by the reference member 4 by being fixedly mounted to a pair of rotary lamp mounting pedestals 12A and 12B fixed to the side plate portion 4A on the upper side of the reference member 4 by welding or the like with mounting bolts. .

The connection connector 3 a of the cord 3 A connected to the rotating light 3 is connected to a rotating light connector section provided on a reference member 4 described later. Incidentally, the rotating light 3 may be attached to a vehicle body as described later. Next, a method of setting the obstacle detection device to an actual vehicle using the mounting structure having the above configuration will be described.

First, the operation procedure will be described. 1. Setting of mounting location and height of reference member at rear of vehicle body a. The height from the ground is set so that the lower end of the reference member 4 is between 120 cm and 140 cm. b. The reference member 4 is mounted horizontally horizontally on the ground (road).

C. The center of the reference member 4 is located at the center of the vehicle body. 2. Mounting of reference member a. Assemble the reference member 4 before mounting (temporarily tighten the mounting brackets 7, 8 and the mounting bases 9, 10). b. After confirming the mounting position, the mounting bases 9 and 10 are welded to the vehicle body on the left and right sides.

C. The mounting brackets 7 and 8 are fixed to the mounting bases 9 and 10, and the reference member 4 is mounted at a slightly downward angle. 3. Installation of revolving light a. Attach the mounting bases 12A and 12B to the rotating light mounting bracket 11 and position them.

B. The mounting bases 12A and 12B are fixedly mounted on the vehicle body by welding. In addition, infrared sensors 1 and 2 are attached to the reference member 4 in advance. As shown in FIG. 7, on the lower surfaces of the infrared sensors 1 and 2, a sensing lamp A which lights when an obstacle is detected, a power lamp B which lights when operating (when power is input), and a sensor sensitivity adjustment volume C are provided. Are provided respectively.

As shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, a power connector D connected to the control circuit and a rotating lamp 3 connected to the lower surface of the lower side plate 4 B of the reference member 4. An external speaker connector section G to which a light connector section E, a main switch F, and an external speaker 13 as an optional notification device are connected is provided. The power supply section D is connected to a power supply line 14 extracted from a power supply line of a back lamp of the vehicle.

Further, the reference member 4 is provided with an earth wire 15 and is body-earthed. In the above-described embodiment, the infrared sensors 1 and 2 are inserted and arranged in the recesses at both ends of the front portion between the pair of side plate portions 4A and 4B of the reference member 4, and are mounted. The rear end between the side plate portions 4A and 4B is inserted and arranged in the recess at both end positions. However, the mounting position with respect to the reference member 4 is arbitrary, and a pair of side plate portions of the reference member 4 is provided. 4A, 4B and the connecting plate portion 4C can be attached at any positions.

FIG. 2 shows an example of a mounting position of the infrared sensor. In the above-described embodiment, the reference member 4 is formed to have a substantially H-shaped cross section. However, the shape is arbitrary. For example, as shown in FIG. The side plate portions 4A, 4B and the connecting plate portion 4C connecting the side edges of the opposing surfaces of the both side plate portions 4A, 4B may be formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section.

According to the mounting structure of the obstacle detecting device having such a configuration, there are the following advantages. (1) By mounting the components of the obstacle detection device including the infrared sensor, the control circuit, and the rotating light on the reference member, and mounting the reference member on the vehicle body, the components can be collectively mounted on the vehicle body. This eliminates the need to individually mount each component on the vehicle body as in the past, which reduces the time required for installation work, improves the workability of the installation, and improves the efficiency even when the number of components is large. The installation work is not troublesome. (2) Even when a plurality of infrared sensors are employed, it is not necessary to change the mounting position and the mounting angle of the bracket or the like for each infrared sensor. It can be dealt with by changing the mounting angle of the reference member, the change work does not take much time, the change work is excellent, and even if the number of infrared sensors is large, the change work is not troublesome. (3) As a reference member, one having a substantially H-shaped cross-section and one having a substantially U-shaped cross-section is used. There are many places, and a plurality of components can be attached in any way. (4) Since the reference member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body via the mounting device (the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket), the reference member can be easily and reliably mounted on the vehicle body. It can be easily attached and detached. (5) In particular, by adopting the second mounting bracket, which can be mounted on the first mounting bracket so that the mounting angle can be adjusted, the mounting angle of the reference member can be easily changed. The angle can be easily adjusted, the detection range can be easily set when the infrared sensor is attached, and the obstacle detection device can be used accurately as a traffic safety auxiliary device.

[0026]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, according to the invention of claim 1, it takes no time to attach the components of the obstacle detection device including the infrared sensor, the control circuit unit, and the rotating lamp to the vehicle body. Therefore, even when the number of components is large, the mounting work is not troublesome.

According to the invention according to claims 2 and 3, the reference member used is one having a substantially H-shaped cross section or one having a substantially U-shaped cross section. The degree of freedom in the mounting position of the equipment is high, and there are many mounting points, so that multiple components can be mounted in any manner. According to the invention according to claims 4 and 5, the reference member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body via the mounting device (the first mounting bracket and the second mounting bracket). The mounting of the reference member can be performed easily and securely, and the mounting and dismounting can be easily performed. In particular, since the second mounting bracket is mounted on the first mounting bracket so that the mounting angle can be adjusted, the mounting angle of the reference member can be improved. Can easily be changed, the mounting angle of the infrared sensor can be easily adjusted, the detection range when the infrared sensor is mounted can be easily set, and the obstacle detection device can be used as an auxiliary device for traffic safety. It can be used for

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an embodiment of a mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a reference member according to the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing another embodiment of the reference member.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a reference member in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a position of each connector section of a reference member in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a wiring state to a reference member in the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the infrared sensor according to the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference numerals 1 and 2 Infrared sensor 3 Rotating lamp 4 Reference member 4A, 4B Side plate 4C Connecting plate 5, 6 First mounting bracket 7, 8 Second mounting bracket 9, 10 Mounting pedestal 11 Mounting bracket 12A, 12B Rotating lamp mounting pedestal

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. An obstacle detecting means, a notifying device which is operated based on a detection signal from the obstacle detecting means, and a control circuit which operates the notifying device based on a detection signal output from the obstacle detecting means. A structure for mounting an obstacle detection device in a vehicle comprising a component device including a part on a vehicle body, wherein a reference member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body, and at least the obstacle detection means and A mounting structure for an obstacle detection device in a vehicle, wherein the control circuit unit is mounted collectively. 2. The reference member has a substantially H-shaped cross section including a pair of side plate portions facing each other and a connecting plate portion connecting a substantially intermediate portion in the width direction of the opposing surfaces of the both side plate portions. The mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the mounting structure is formed. 3. The reference member is formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section including a pair of side plates facing each other and a connecting plate connecting the side edges of the opposing surfaces of the two side plates. The mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the reference member is fixedly mounted on the vehicle body via a mounting device.
The mounting structure of the obstacle detection device in the vehicle according to any one of the above. 5. The mounting device includes a first mounting member fixed to a reference member, and a second mounting member mounted to the first mounting member such that a mounting angle is adjustable. The mounting structure of an obstacle detection device in a vehicle according to claim 4, wherein the mounting structure is configured.