JP3078795U - Caliper makeup system for automotive brake discs - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To make it possible to coat a brake disc caliper reliably and stably with a simple operation. A support stay (S) locked to a bridge portion (15a) projecting from a carrier (15) of a brake disc (10) is provided with a caliper (1) from the front thereof.
A plurality of wire ropes (12) and coil springs (13) connected to the support stay (S) are assembled and integrated with the decorative cover (C) covered in 1) in a backing state, By winding around the piston pot portion (11a) of the caliper (11) and tensioning it,
The decorative cover (C) was kept fixed.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a caliper makeup device for a brake disc for an automobile.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 As is apparent from FIG. 16, the axle of the automobile is equipped with a wheel (W) and a brake disc (1) at a position behind the wheel (W). Regardless of whether these are large items such as racing cars, or if so-called dish-type wheels that do not have heat-dissipating holes are used, the calipers (2) of the brake disc (1) and their The carrier (3) is in a state where the carrier (3) can be seen through from the front through the heat radiation holes (4) distributed in the opening on the wheel (W).

[0003] Therefore, when various kinds of foreign substances such as dust, iron powder of a brake pad, tire debris, oil and the like adhere to and accumulate on the caliper (2) of the brake disc (1) and the carrier (3) thereof, the brakes become elegant. Even if a wheel (W) is mounted and used, the effect of applying cosmetics around the foot of the vehicle is significantly impaired.

Therefore, recently, mainly for young people, the wheel (W) is removed, and the caliper (2) of the exposed brake disc (1) is cleaned with a cleaning tool such as a wire brush or a cleaning spray. After the removal of the foreign matter, a paint (A) having a desired coloring color is applied using another paint tool such as a brush or a brush.

[0005]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, the surface treatment to remove and clean various foreign matters and the subsequent painting work are extremely troublesome, requiring heavy labor. In addition, if the colored paint (A) is not applied many times, the uniform coating is required. The skin cannot be completely covered and applied as a film.

Further, even if the colored paint (A) dries relatively quickly due to the mixed curing agent, the wheel (W) cannot be attached until the coloring paint (A) is completely cured. If it is sufficient or the work is performed in rainy weather, the coloring paint (A) will scatter and adhere to the wheel (W) and the brake disc (1).

[0007] Further, since the above-mentioned enormous amount of time and labor is required, the coloring color of the paint cannot be easily changed, and the cosmetic effect of the colored paint (A) receives heat during use, The color may change prematurely. In addition, since the carrier (3) of the caliper (2) has a complicatedly changed uneven surface, it is extremely difficult to apply makeup with colored paint to the carrier (3). ing.

[0008]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention intends to drastically solve such problems, and as a caliper makeup device for that purpose, a makeup cover large enough to cover the brake disc calipers and a backing state of the makeup cover. It consists of a wire stay and a coil spring that are used together with the support stay, which is wound around the caliper,

The support stay, which is locked to the bridge portion extending from the carrier of the caliper, is attached to a decorative cover covered with the caliper from the front thereof in a backing state, and is integrated.

[0010] The wire cover and the coil spring connected to the support stay are wound around the piston pot portion of the caliper and tensioned, so that the decorative cover is fixed and maintained so as not to be displaced. .

[0011]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 Hereinafter, the specific configuration of the present invention will be described in detail based on the illustrated embodiment. The caliper makeup device according to the present invention has a size capable of covering at least the caliper (11) of the automobile brake disk (10) from the front. A decorative cover (C), at least one support stay (S) to be assembled and used in a state of being backed on the decorative cover (C), and a plurality of rolls to be wound and used together with the caliper (11). The wire rope (12) and the coil spring (13) are prepared in advance as a pair of left and right corresponding to both ends of the axle (14) of the automobile.

First, as shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the decorative cover (C) can cover not only the caliper (11) of the brake disc (10) but also the carrier (15) from a light metal aluminum plate. And a front cover body (16) punched into a substantially arcuate outline shape, and at least two pairs of parallel screw insertion holes (17) are distributed in the front cover body (16). .

Although the front cover body (16) can be left in the flat state of the aluminum plate material, it is preferable that the front cover body (16) be provided with a concave / convex change which becomes a reinforcing rib pattern (18). (19) is a concave step surface for attaching a sticker.

Also, (20) is a light metal aluminum plate, which is separately formed in advance from the front cover body (16) separately and independently in a circular arc along the outer peripheral surface of the caliper (11). A plurality of joining seats (21) facing inward from the front edge thereof are joined along the arc-shaped convex curved edge (16a) of the front cover body (16). Each is assembled and integrated with its front cover body (16) by rivets (22), welding, or other appropriate fixing means. (23) is an inspection window cut out substantially at the center of the rim cover piece (20), and is useful for seeing through the state of wear of the brake pad.

Since the decorative cover (C) is assembled and integrated from two separate and independent parts, the front cover body (16) and the rim cover piece (20), the effect of mass production is maximized. However, instead of this, the decorative cover (C) may be plastically deformed from a single piece of light metal material, or as an integrated product from a high-strength heat-resistant synthetic resin material equivalent to this. Injection molding is acceptable.

In any case, the whole of the decorative cover (C) is colored red, blue, gold or the like. (16b) is an arcuate concave curved edge substantially parallel to the arcuate convex curved edge (16a) in the front cover body (16), and serves to escape the wheel mounting surface (24) of the axle (14).

Next, the supporting stay (S) of the decorative cover (C) is a comparatively thin steel which can be bent or, more preferably, easily cut by a handy device such as cutting scissors. It is made from a plate or other metal material and is longer than the decorative cover (C). In addition, the support stay (S) has a large number of through-holes (25) which can also be used as mounting screw insertion holes, wire rope (12) insertion holes and coil spring (13) locking holes described later in FIG. It is punched and opened in a dotted distribution state at a constant pitch as shown in the figure.

In this case, in the illustrated embodiment, one support stay (S), which is considerably longer than the decorative cover (C), is prepared and cut into short pieces of an appropriate length. In both cases, a total of three divided support stays (S1) (S2) (S3) are to be assembled and used in a backing state on the decorative cover (C), but this is backed on the decorative cover (C). It may be prepared and prepared in advance as a set consisting of a plurality of usable lengths.

As the wire rope (12) mentioned above, it is preferable to adopt a stainless steel product having an appropriate length, and the rigid wire rope (12) and the elastic coil spring (13) are combined. By using a plurality of them, the support stay (S) of the decorative cover (C) can be wound and fixed stably to the piston pot portion (11a) of the caliper (11) under an appropriate tension. Has become.

FIGS. 10 to 13 show a use state of the present invention. As shown in the figure, when the bridge portion (15a) of the carrier (15) projects relatively tall from the caliper (11) of the brake disk (10) for automobiles, the caliper (11) is used as a book. In applying makeup by using the invention, work is performed as follows.

That is, first, the support stay (S) is cut into a suitable length that can be used as a backing for the decorative cover (C) by using metal cutting scissors or other manual tools (not shown). The divided support stays (S1), (S2), and (S3).

The relatively short first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2) are separated from each other at one end with respect to the bridge portion (15a) of the carrier (15) as shown in FIGS. It is bent as a locking piece (26), and the locking piece (26) is locked to the bridge (15a) of the carrier (15) from the front.

On the other hand, the other end of the first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2) is bent as leg seats (27) each capable of fitting to the caliper (11) as shown in FIGS. The leg seat (27) is brought into contact with the front surface of the caliper (11), and the decorative cover (C) is assembled from the front to the first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2). The decorative cover (C) is fixed in a stable state substantially parallel to the wheel mounting surface (24) of the axle (14).

[0024] At this time, through the through holes (25) distributed in the support stay (S) and the screw insertion holes (17) distributed in the decorative cover (C), the cosmetic is formed. A pair of the first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2) is fastened to the cover (C) in a backing state by an assembling screw (28) and a nut (29).

Before or after the fastening operation, the remaining relatively long third divided support stay (S3) is extended along the longitudinal direction of the decorative cover (C) as shown in FIGS. The first and second split stays (S1) and (S2) are crossed, and the crossing point is fastened and integrated with another mounting screw (30) and a nut (31). At this time, the through holes (25) distributed in the opening of the cosmetic cover (C) can be selectively used for inserting the assembling screws (30).

[0026] The through-hole (25) of the support stay (S) is also utilized, and the plurality of support stays (S3) are connected to the third divided support stay (S3) directly or through separate locking rings (not shown). One end of the wire rope (12) is locked, and the entire wire rope (12) is wound around the piston pot (11a) of the caliper (11).

In that case, as is apparent from FIG. 12, the other ends of the respective wire ropes (12) are connected to each other via a coil spring (13), or the other ends of the respective wire ropes (12). And the third divided support stay (S3) are also connected by a coil spring (13), so that the decorative cover (C) is displaced or rattled with respect to the caliper (11) or the carrier (15). In order to prevent this from happening, the lock is applied in a fixed state with an appropriate tension.

In such a use state of the present invention, the caliper (11) and the decorative cover (C) covering and covering the carrier (15) are provided with the radiating holes (W) of the wheel (W) from the front as shown in FIG. 32).

14 and 15 show another use state of the present invention, and the height of the carrier (15) projecting from the caliper (11) in the bridge portion (15a) is as shown in FIG. In the case of a relatively low or substantially flat relationship between the front surfaces thereof, the leg seats (27) of the first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2) are respectively extended along the outer peripheral surface of the caliper (11). So that the caliper (11) is stably supported on the outer peripheral surface thereof.

The remaining relatively long third divided support stay (S3) is not used for backing the decorative cover (C) as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, but is used for the outer peripheral surface of the caliper (11). While maintaining the intersection with the first and second divided support stays (S1) and (S2), and joining the intersection points with the assembly screws (30) and the nuts (31). Good.

The configuration of the present invention and the working procedure used in this way are substantially the same as those in the above-described embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 13, and FIGS. Only the corresponding symbols are written, and the detailed description is omitted.

In any case, the screw (28) for assembling the first and second divided support stays (S1) (S2) and the decorative cover (C), and the first and second divided support stays (S1) (S2) The assembly screw (30) with the third divided support stay (S3) is temporarily maintained in a temporarily tightened state, and the front cover body (16) of the decorative cover (C) is mounted on the wheel mounting surface of the axle (14). After the position is adjusted so as to be parallel to (24), it is desirable that the mounting screws (28) and (30) be fully tightened and locked.

[0033]

[Effect of the invention]

 As described above, the makeup device for a caliper of a brake disc (10) for an automobile according to the present invention has a makeup cover (C) large enough to cover the caliper (11) of the brake disc (10), and the makeup cover (C). A) a support stay (S) used to be attached to the caliper (11), and a wire rope (12) and a coil spring (13) wound together with the caliper (11).

A decorative cover (C) in which the support stay (S) locked to the bridge portion (15a) projecting from the carrier (15) of the caliper (11) is covered with the caliper (11) from the front. To, assembling and integrating as a backing state,

The decorative rope (12) and the coil spring (13) connected to the support stay (S) are wound around the piston pot portion (11a) of the caliper (11) and tensioned, so that the decorative cover (C) is formed. ) Is fixed so as not to be displaced, so that the problem of the prior art described at the beginning can be completely solved.

That is, according to the above configuration of the present invention, a decorative cover (C) large enough to cover the caliper (11) of the brake disc (10) is prepared and prepared in advance. (C), the wire rope (12) and the coil spring (13) are used to fix and maintain the caliper (11) to the piston pot (11a). It is not necessary to perform a series of troublesome operations up to the application of the colored paint (A), which is extremely convenient.

Also, unlike the makeup obtained by applying the colored paint (A), the decorative cover (C) of the caliper (11) is a physically completed product. Color, and even if it receives heat during use, there is no danger of its cosmetic effect deteriorating.

Further, the support stay (S) is integrally attached to the decorative cover (C) in a backing state, and a rigid wire rope (12) and an elastic coil spring (13) are used together. The decorative cover (C) is wrapped around the piston pot (11a) of the caliper (11) and tightened, so that it receives vibrations and impacts during use, but it can be misaligned or rattled. And has the effect of maintaining a stable and firm fixed state at all times

In particular, if the configuration of claim 2 is adopted, the height of the bridge portion (15a) of the carrier (15) projecting from the front of the caliper (11) varies depending on the type of vehicle. However, regardless of this, the decorative cover (C) can always be fixed and maintained substantially parallel to the wheel mounting surface (24) of the axle (14), and the interference with the wheel (W) can be maintained. Can be completely prevented.

If the configuration of claim 3 is adopted, the support stay (S) of the decorative cover (C) can be cut and divided into appropriate lengths, and the support stays (S) of the decorative cover (C) can be cut and divided into appropriate lengths. 25) has the effect of allowing the user to conveniently insert the assembling screws (28) and (30), insert the wire rope (12), and lock the coil spring (13). Help.

In addition, if the structure of claim 4 is adopted, not only the caliper (11) but also the carrier (15) can be coated together, so that the appearance and cosmetic effect of the underbody of a car can be further enhanced. There is a measurable effect.

If the configuration of claim 5 is adopted, the front and outer peripheral surfaces of the caliper (11) are effectively covered by the front cover body (16) of the decorative cover (C) and the rim cover piece (20) thereof. In addition to being able to make up, it is also possible to maximize the mass production effect of the decorative cover (C).

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a makeup cover of a caliper makeup device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a plan view of FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 4-4 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 5 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 5-5 in FIG. 2;

FIG. 6 is an oblique view illustrating a support stay of the decorative cover extracted therefrom.

FIG. 7 is a rear view showing a state where a support stay is attached to the decorative cover.

FIG. 8 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 8-8 in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a rear view of a state where a wire rope and a coil spring are connected to a support stay.

FIG. 10 is a front view of a state in which a decorative cover is attached to a caliper.

FIG. 11 is a side sectional view showing a use state of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 12-12 of FIG. 11;

FIG. 13 is an overall schematic front view seen from the front in FIG. 11;

FIG. 14 is a side sectional view showing another use state of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is an enlarged sectional view taken along line 15-15 of FIG.

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a makeup state of a caliper formed by conventional painting.

[Explanation of symbols]

 (10) Brake disc (11) Caliper (11a) Piston pot (12) Wire rope (13) Coil spring (14) Axle (15) Carrier (15a) Bridge (16) Front Cover body (17), screw insertion hole (20), rim cover piece (22), rivet (24), wheel mounting surface (25), through hole (26), locking piece (27), leg seat (28) · Assembly screw (29) · Nut (30) · Assembly screw (31) · Nut (C) · Makeup cover (S) · Support stay (W) · Wheel (S1) · First split support stay (S2)・ Second divided support stay (S3) ・ Third divided support stay

Claims (5)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A decorative cover (C) large enough to cover a caliper (11) of a brake disc (10), and a support stay (S) assembled and used in a backing state on the decorative cover (C). And a wire rope (12) and a coil spring (13) wound together with the caliper (11) and supported by a bridge portion (15a) projecting from the carrier (15) of the caliper (11). The stay (S) is assembled from the front thereof to the decorative cover (C) covered with the caliper (11) in a backing state, integrated, and then the wire rope (1) connected to the support stay (S) is integrated.
2) and the coil spring (13) with the caliper (11)
A decorative cover (C) which is fixedly maintained so as not to be displaced by being wound around the piston pot portion (11a) and tensioning the same. 2. The support stay (S) of the decorative cover (C) is made of a bendable metal material, and one end of the support stay (S) is connected to a bridge (15a) projecting from the carrier (15) of the caliper (11). The other end of the support stay (S) is bent and supported as a leg seat (27) that can be fitted to the caliper (11) while being bent and supported as the locking piece (26). 2. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein C) is fixed so as to be maintained substantially parallel to the wheel mounting surface (24) of the axle (14). 3. A support stay (S) for the decorative cover (C) is made of a metal material which can be easily cut by a manual tool such as scissors, and the support stay (S) is combined with the decorative cover (C). 2. The caliper makeup apparatus for a brake disk for an automobile according to claim 1, wherein a large number of through holes (25) that can also be used as attachment screw insertion holes, wire insertion holes, and coil spring engagement holes are distributed. 4. A decorative cover (C) is formed from a light metal material or a high-strength heat-resistant synthetic resin material having a colored color in a substantially arcuate shape as viewed from the front, which can cover the caliper (11) and its carrier (15). The vehicle brake according to claim 1, wherein at least two pairs of screw insertion holes (17) for assembling the support cover (S) to the decorative cover (C) are distributed in a pair of parallel openings. Disc caliper makeup device. 5. A front cover body (16) in which a decorative cover (C) is punched out of a light metal plate in a substantially bow shape as viewed from the front.
And a rim cover piece (20) which is also curved from a light metal plate along the outer peripheral surface of the caliper (11).
The rim cover piece (20) is divided into a plurality of rivets (22).
5. The caliper makeup for a brake disk for an automobile according to claim 4, wherein the front cover body (16) is assembled and integrated along the arcuate curved edge portion (16a) of the front cover body (16) by welding or other fixing means. apparatus.