JP3135827B2 - Roof carrier anti-theft device - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a roof carrier used for transporting a plate-like object such as skis and surfboards by car, and more particularly to theft prevention.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A roof carrier of this type includes a fixed rod having a length on which a plate-like object such as skis or a surfboard can be placed, a movable rod in contact with an upper side of the fixed rod and capable of opening and closing in a fan-like manner.
The upper end was fixed to the end of the fixed rod, and the end consisted of a vertical support fixed to the roof of a car or the like.

Recently, not only skis and surfboards themselves, but also the roof carrier mounted on the roof of a car excels in their ability and performance, while respecting the novelty of their design and the opportunity to encounter theft. Is increasing.

For example, to prevent the mounted ski or surfboard from being stolen, a lock member for preventing the movable rod from being released is provided at a connecting portion between the movable rod and the fixed rod, and the carrier itself is prevented from being stolen. However, there are inconveniences in that the lock member must be provided at the connecting section between the carrier and the vehicle, and the structure is complicated and expensive while two keys must be carried at all times.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention can prevent theft of a plate-like object such as a ski or a surfboard mounted by operating one lock member and theft of a roof carrier itself. In addition, a simple and reliable antitheft device can be provided.

[0006]

The main features of the present invention are as follows.
The operation piece (6) that can move sideways is attached to the upper part of the support part (3). Further, the cover piece (8) that covers the pressing piece (7) for moving the operation piece (6) sideways and the portion (B) of the support member (3) that is fixed to the roof of the automobile is provided. Another feature is that a lock member (9) is provided on the body (8).

That is, when the movable rod (2) is opened and the plate-like object is placed, and then the movable rod (2) is closed, the latching member (4) of the movable rod (2) and the operation piece (6). The engagement groove (5) is engaged, and at this time, since the spring force is applied to the operation piece (6), the engagement state of both is maintained.

When the lock member (9) provided on the cover (8) is locked, the cylinder (11) of the lock member (9) is locked.
Is engaged with the operation piece (6) to prevent the operation piece (6) from laterally moving, so that the pressing member (7) provided above the support portion (3) cannot be pressed, and As a result, the movable rod (2) cannot be opened, so that the theft of a plate-like object such as a ski can be prevented.

At the same time, the cover body (8) is fixed to the roof of the automobile or the like of the support member (3) (B).
And the cover body (8) cannot be opened, and as a result, the carrier (B) cannot be exposed, so that the carrier body cannot be taken out of the automobile, and the carrier body is stolen. At the same time.

That is, the cover body (8) is above and is pivotally mounted on the support part (3), and the lock member (9) is below the pivotally mounted part of the cover body (8). The locking by the locking member (9), that is, the operation piece (6) by engagement of the operation piece (6) with the cylinder (11) of the lock member (9).
And the opening movement of the cover body (8) is also prevented.

The cover member (8) needs to be kept open when the support member (3) is fixed to the roof of an automobile or the like. For this reason, in the present invention, the engaging projection (12) is provided near the upper end of the cover body (8), and the operating piece (6) is provided with the engaging recess (13) capable of engaging the projection. Is also a feature.

By engaging the engaging projections (12) with the engaging recesses (13) when the cover body (8) is opened, the cover body (8) can be kept open. As a result, the work efficiency of fixing or removing the support member (3) to the roof of a car or the like is improved.

[0013]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In FIG. 1, (1) is a fixed rod having a length that allows a ski or a surfboard to be mounted in a right angle direction, and (2) is above the fixed rod (1) and is in contact with the upper side thereof. One end is a movable rod pivotally attached to one end of the fixed rod (1), and constitutes a roof carrier body (A). The other end of the movable rod (2), which is not shown in detail, has a "mouth" shape in cross section with an open lower side, and as shown in FIGS. An axial latch member (4) is provided in the direction.

(3) is a vertical support at one end of the fixed rod (1), the end of which is fixed to the roof of an automobile.
A number of mechanisms have been devised as the fixing means. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, a seat (18) made of a member such as hard rubber is provided at the end of the support portion (3), and this is mounted on an automobile. On both sides of the roof (C).

A connecting member (20) for fixing the upper end with a bolt (19) or the like as shown in FIG. 5 on the outer end surface of the supporting portion (3).
Means are often used such that the end of the connecting member (20) is hung downward on both sides of the roof (C) of the automobile and the end is hung on a window frame or a molding of the automobile.

An operation piece (6) that moves sideways along the direction of the fixed rod (1) is provided inside the upper part of the support part (3). The operation piece (6) is a flat plate arranged in the vertical direction, and various side movement means are conceivable. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a horizontal sliding groove (14) is provided at the center of the operation piece (6). The fixed shaft (15) fixed to the support portion (3) is pierced, and a coil spring (16) having one end fixed to the fixed shaft (15) and the other end fixed to the inner end of the operation piece (6) is provided. Thus, a configuration in which the operation piece (6) is constantly pressed outward is conceivable.

A hook-shaped portion (17) is provided above the inner end of the operation piece (6) so as to protrude, and the engaging groove (5) formed in the hook-shaped portion (17) is provided with the movable rod. It can be engaged with the latch member (4) of (2). Further, the outer end surface portion of the operation piece (6) is bent forward as shown in FIG. 4, and a horizontal lock groove (21) is formed in the bent portion.

(8) pivots the upper end to the support part (3) and covers the outer end surface of the support part (3), so that the support part (3) and the connecting member (20) are bolted (19). ) Is a cover that completely covers the portion (B) to be fixed. A lock member (9) is attached to the upper part of the cover body (8) in the horizontal direction, and the lock (10) is exposed to the outside of the cover body (8), and the cylinder (11) of the lock member (9) is exposed. Has an outer end projecting inward, i.e., in the direction of the operation piece (6), and its tip is a key part (22) having a "T" shaped sideways. The key portion (22) is provided with the lock groove (21) of the operation piece (6).
And can be engaged.

The upper end of the cover body (8) is slightly bent inward, and an engaging projection (12) is protruded from the end thereof. Further, an engagement recess (13) is formed above the outer surface of the operation piece (6), and the engagement protrusion (1) is formed when the cover body (8) is turned.
2) and the engagement recess (13) can be engaged. In FIGS. 5 and 6, (7) is a pressing member attached to the upper side of the support portion (3) by means that can be moved sideways as appropriate. The piece (6) can be moved sideways.

A pair of carrier bodies (A) as shown in the figure are mounted in a width direction of a roof (C) of an automobile. In this figure, a one-to-one pair of carrier bodies (A) is shown,
Of course, another one-to-one set of carrier bodies (A) is mounted at intervals in the longitudinal direction of the car roof (C),
An end of the connecting member (20) having an upper end fixed to the support portion (3) of the carrier body (A) is hung on a window frame or a molding of the car so that the carrier body (A) is attached to the roof (C) of the car. Has been established.

Then, as shown in FIG. 3, the movable rod (2) is
The object is turned in a fan shape, and a plate-like object such as a ski or a surfboard is placed on the fixed rod (1). Next, the movable rod (2)
When the is closed as shown in FIG. 2, the locking member (4) of the movable rod (2) is engaged with the engagement groove (5) of the operation piece (6) as shown in FIG.
Engage with. In this case, the operation piece (6) is a coil spring (1).
Since the hook member (4) is pulled outward by the action of (6), there is no possibility that the engagement between the latch member (4) and the engagement groove (5) of the operation piece (6) is released.

At this time, the cover body (8) is in contact with the outer end surface of the support part (3), and as shown by the solid line in FIG. ) Is located slightly inward from the lock groove (21). In this state, the movable rod (2) can freely move in a fan shape.

That is, the pressing piece (7) having one end exposed to the outside
Is pressed inward, the inner end of the pressing piece (7) presses the operating piece (6) inward against the pulling force of the coil spring (16). As a result, the movable piece (2) is hooked. This is because the engagement between the stop member (4) and the engagement groove (5) of the operation piece (6) can be released.

Therefore, in this state, there is a possibility that the mounted ski or the like may encounter theft. Therefore, the "key" carried separately is inserted into the lock (10) of the lock member (9), and when the cylinder (11) inside is turned, the "T" shaped key portion (22) interlocks. The outer surface of the key member (22) and the upper and lower inner surfaces of the engagement groove (5) of the operation piece (6) are engaged with each other, so that the operation piece (6) cannot slide. He was unable to make a fan-like movement, and was able to prevent theft of the skis on board.

At the same time, the cover body (8) is also in a state where it cannot move in a fan shape. That is, the cover body (8) has its upper end pivotally attached above the support part (3), and the locked lock member (9) below the pivotal attachment part. ), The cover body (8) does not rotate.

On the other hand, this is because the cover body (8) covers the bolt (20) or the like which is the fixing portion (B) between the support portion (3) and the connecting member (20). It is not possible to remove the connecting member (20), so that there is no risk of encountering theft such as removing the carrier article (A) itself.

In the embodiment of the present invention, there is a possibility that the presence of the cover body (8) may hinder the fixing operation of the fixing part (B). Therefore, when the cover body (8) is opened upward, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, an engagement projection (12) provided at the upper end of the cover body (8) and an outer end surface of the operation piece (6) are provided. The engagement recess (13) was engaged.

As a result, the cover body (8) maintains its open state by the tensile force of the coil spring (16), so that the connection between the support part (3) and the connection member (20) can be easily performed. It was made.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pair of roof carriers mounted on an automobile.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a main part of the roof carrier, in a state where a movable rod (2) is closed.

FIG. 3 is a front view of a main part of the roof carrier, in which a movable rod (2) is opened.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing an engagement relationship between an operation piece (6) and a lock member (9).

FIG. 5 is a front view showing an engagement relationship between the operation piece (6) and the lock member (9) in a state where the movable rod (2) and the cover body (8) are closed.

FIG. 6 is a front view showing an engagement relationship between the operation piece (6) and the lock member (9) in a state where the movable rod (2) is opened and the cover body (8) is closed.

FIG. 7 shows the operation piece (6) and the lock member (9) when the movable rod (2) is closed and kept open with the cover body (8).
Front view showing engagement relationship with

FIG. 8 is a front view illustrating an engagement state between an engagement protrusion (12) of the cover body (8) and an engagement recess (13) of the operation piece (6).

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1, fixed rod 2, movable rod 3, support part 4, latch member 5, engagement groove 6, operation piece 7, pressing member 8, cover body 9, lock member 10, lock 11, cylinder 12, engagement protrusion 13. Engagement recess

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Masafumi Kamagaya 3-21-1 peer, Ikejiri 3-21, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo Inside (72) Inventor Gen Gen 21-21, 21-21 Ikejiri, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo (56) References JP-A-8-268173 (JP, A) JP-A-58-185342 (JP, A) JP-A-5-12288 (JP, U) (58) Fields surveyed (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) B60R 9/048

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A fixed rod (1) having a length on which a plate-like object such as a ski or a surfboard can be placed, and a movable rod (2) in contact with an upper side of the fixed rod (1) and capable of performing a fan-shaped opening and closing movement. The roof carrier body (A) is composed of a vertical support portion (3) having an upper end portion fixed to an end portion of the fixed rod (1) and a distal end portion (B) fixed to an automobile roof or the like. A latch member (4) provided at a movable end of the movable rod (2); and a side-movably mounted upper portion of the support portion (3), which is engaged with the latch member (4). Operating member (6) having an engaging groove (5) at its upper end and having a spring force for constantly maintaining the engagement between the latch member (4) and the engaging groove (5); ) Is mounted so as to be able to move sideways, its outer end is exposed to the outside, and its inner end engages with the operating piece (6). And (B) a pressing member (7) capable of laterally moving the supporting member (3), and an upper end portion pivotally mounted above the supporting portion (3), and a lower portion (B) of the supporting member (3) fixed to an automobile roof or the like. ), And a lock member (9) provided below the pivot portion of the cover body (8). The lock (10) of the lock member (9) is a cover body. A roof characterized in that an outer end of a cylinder (11) exposed to the outside of (8) and built in a lock member (9) is engaged with the operation piece (6) to prevent side movement thereof. Carrier anti-theft device. 2. An engagement projection (12) provided near an upper end of the cover body (8) and an engagement recess (13) provided on the operation piece (6) engageable with the projection. When the cover body (8) is opened, the engagement recess (13) engages with the engagement protrusion (12) of the operation piece (6) to cover the cover body (8).
2. The roof carrier anti-theft device according to claim 1, wherein the open state of the roof carrier is maintained.