JP4300283B2 - Side visor - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a sun visor for vehicles, in particular, a type that covers a side surface of an occupant, that is, a side visor.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a vehicle sun visor, a common type that is generally used on the upper front and upper side surfaces of an occupant sitting in a driver seat or a passenger seat is often used. The sun visor is attached to a front diagonally upper portion of the occupant sitting on the seat, that is, an upper corner portion of the vehicle interior via a mounting bracket and a support shaft. The sun visor is provided so as to be rotatable between the retracted position in the upper part of the passenger compartment and the used position on the upper front side of the occupant around the support shaft. Specifically, since the sun visor main body rotates relative to the support shaft, the sun visor main body can be rotated from the storage position to an appropriate position as necessary. Further, the sun visor is rotatable between the position of the upper front surface and the position of the upper side surface with respect to the passenger compartment. In other words, since the sun visor body is integrated with the support shaft and rotates around the support portion of the support shaft, the sun visor body is rotated horizontally in accordance with the light irradiation direction, and the use position of the upper front surface or the upper side surface is selected. Can be selected. As described above, in the driver's seat or the passenger seat, the function of the side visor is usually given by sharing the sun visor on the front surface and the side surface.
[0003]
By the way, even if the window part on the upper side surface is wider than the upper front surface in the driver's seat or front passenger seat, the size of the sun visor is limited by the position of the rear side mirror on the upper front surface, so the insertion of light from the side surface The fact is that it has not been able to cope with.
In addition, no sun visor is provided for the rear seats, and the light shielding measures are not sufficient.
[0004]
Therefore, it is considered that if a sun visor dedicated to the occupant's side surface, that is, a dedicated side visor is attached, the side surface can be well shielded and comfortable. In this case, since the sun visor is an interior part that emphasizes functionality, it is not only designed and modified to harmonize with the interior atmosphere of the vehicle interior, but also does not disturb the interior atmosphere of the vehicle interior and is rational without waste. It is preferable to have a typical structure.
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
It is an object of the present invention to provide a sun visor that can be reasonably attached using an existing member attached to a vehicle interior.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the object, the invention according to claim 1
The assist grip is provided in the upper portion in the vehicle cabin side, a storage position along the cabin ceiling, a side visor mounted rotatably between a use position projecting downwardly from said storage position, the assist grip Support shafts that protrude horizontally in the outward direction and are coaxial with each other are provided on the outer surfaces of the both ends of each of the support shafts, and both ends of the support shafts are tapered at the tip portions. Is provided longer than the other support shaft, and the side visor has a bearing portion into which the support shaft is inserted into the body of the side visor, and the side visor is provided on both side surfaces of the assist grip. The support shaft is attached to the assist grip by being inserted into the bearing portion of the side visor, and the support shaft is rotatably held by the bearing portion, and A metal leaf spring that can hold the side visor at any use position by holding force is provided, the side visor has a recess corresponding to the outer shape of the assist grip, and the recess has the assist grip. A side visor is provided that is placed in a storage position in a housed form .
According to the present invention, by attaching the side visor to the assist grip provided on the upper side surface of the vehicle interior conventionally, a rational side visor mounting structure can be obtained without providing a new mounting structure in the vehicle body.
In the present specification, the term “vehicle interior upper side surface” includes the vicinity of the vehicle interior upper side surface, for example, the vehicle interior ceiling surface portion and vehicle interior side surface portion in the vicinity of the vehicle interior upper side surface.
Further, in the invention this, in order to support Idobaiza body and the support shaft is fixed at two locations, the strength, an excellent side visor to stability, the rotation from the storage position to the use position can be carried out smoothly. Further, in the invention of this, it is La, that was designed surrounding the outer shape of the assist grip when placing the side visor to the storage position, is never disturbed atmosphere of the passenger compartment interior by side visor. In addition, the protruding appearance of the assist grip can be relaxed to provide a better interior interior. In the present invention, the “concave portion” of the side visor means a notch portion of the side visor body formed corresponding to the position where the assist grip is provided when the side visor is in the retracted position along the vehicle compartment ceiling surface. The shape of the recess may be a shape that closely follows the outer shape of the assist grip, or a shape that substantially surrounds the outer shape of the assist grip. Alternatively, the position of the assist grip and its vicinity may be greatly cut out, and the shape may be such that the periphery of the assist grip is seen when viewed as a whole. Furthermore, it is good also as a shape which surrounds only a part of external shape of an assist grip.
[0006]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 shows a state in which a side visor according to an embodiment of the present invention is provided in an upper part of a passenger compartment side passenger compartment. The side visor body 1 is formed in a substantially rectangular shape so that the upper part of the window glass on the passenger side can be shielded from light. The side visor body 1 can be rotated between a storage position along the vehicle ceiling and a use position protruding downward. It is attached to an assist grip 21 provided on the side surface. In FIG. 1, the side visor body 1 is rotatable from a storage position indicated by a solid line to a use position indicated by an imaginary line.
[0007]
FIG. 2 schematically shows a state where the side visor body 1 is attached to the assist grip 21. Details of the attachment structure of the side visor body 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The side visor body 1 has cushioning properties, and an annular bone frame 2 is built in along the peripheral edge. Note that the side visor body 1 is covered with an exterior skin as necessary. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the shape of the side visor body 1 is a substantially rectangular shape having a recess 1 a in which the position of the assist grip 21 and the vicinity thereof are cut out so as to substantially surround the outer shape of the assist grip 21.
[0008]
Support shafts 24 and 25 projecting horizontally in the outer direction are provided on the outer surfaces of the two end portions 22 and 22 of the assist grip 21 so as to be coaxial with each other. Each of the support shafts 24 and 25 has a taper at the tip, and the support shaft 24 is provided longer than the support shaft 25.
[0009]
The side visor main body 1 has bearing portions 6 and 7 at positions facing the support shafts 24 and 25 provided at both end portions 22 and 22 of the assist grip 21 inside the side surface of the recess 1a. FIG. 2 shows a schematic shape of the bearing portions 6 and 7 by broken lines. Support shafts 24 and 25 protruding from both end portions 22 and 22 of the assist grip 21 are inserted into the bearing portions 6 and 7, respectively, and the side visor body 1 can rotate about the support shafts 24 and 25 as an assist grip. 21 is attached.
[0010]
FIG. 3A shows details of the structure for attaching the side visor of this embodiment to the assist grip. FIG. 3B shows a cross-sectional structure around the support shaft 24 in a state where the side visor is attached to the assist grip. The bearing portions 6 and 7 into which the support shafts 24 and 25 are inserted inside the side visor body 1 are disposed in the plate-like bearing members 9 and 10 formed in a substantially U-shaped cross section and the bearing member 9. It is formed by a leaf spring 12. The U-shaped bent portions of the bearing members 9 and 10 and the vicinity thereof form the bearing portions 6 and 7, and the open end portion on the side facing the bent portions, that is, the open side of the bearing members 9 and 10, The frame 2 is fixed in the sun visor body 1 with the frame 2 interposed therebetween.
[0011]
The bearing member 9 has a bent portion near the center and the vicinity thereof, that is, an intermediate portion of the bearing portion 6, and a metal leaf spring 12 is provided here. As with the bearing member 9, the leaf spring 12 forms a part of the bearing portion 6, that is, an intermediate portion by the bent portion and the vicinity thereof.
By inserting the support shaft 24 of the assist grip 21 into the bearing portion 6 composed of the bearing member 9 and the leaf spring 12, and the support shaft 25 of the assist grip 21 into the bearing portion 7 composed of the bearing member 10, the side visor body 1 is inserted. Is rotatable around the support shafts 24 and 25.
[0012]
As shown in FIG. 3B, the leaf spring 12 is formed in a U-shaped cross-section that is narrower than the bearing member 9 and is always in contact with and sandwiched by the side surface of the support shaft 24. . For this reason, the side visor body 1 is supported by the support shafts 24 and 25 by the bearing portions 6 and 7 and can be rotated, and at the same time, is held at an arbitrary use position by the clamping force of the leaf spring 12 with respect to the support shaft 24. It is possible. Furthermore, the two side surfaces of the support shaft 24 that face the leaf spring 12 when the side visor body 1 is placed in the retracted position are engaging surfaces 27 that are cut off in a flat shape, and the side visor body 1 is in the retracted position. At this time, the engagement surface of the support shaft 24 and the leaf spring 12 are in surface contact with each other, so that they are held particularly stably.
[0013]
Since the side visor of the present embodiment is formed in accordance with the upper part of the window glass on the passenger side, it can shield light from the side well. Further, since the side visor main body 1 is mounted at two positions on both sides of the assist grip, the side visor main body 1 has a strong and stable mounting structure, and can be smoothly rotated from the storage position to the use position. In addition, since it has an attachment structure that can be attached to both ends 22 of the assist grip 21 and this attachment structure is hardly visible from the outside, even if a side visor is attached, the atmosphere inside the passenger compartment is not disturbed, There is no waste. Furthermore, the side visor of this embodiment has an effect of relaxing the sense of protrusion of the assist grip 21 and improving the interior atmosphere of the passenger compartment by having a shape that substantially surrounds the outer shape of the assist grip 21. Is reasonable.
[0014]
Note that the side visor of the present invention is not limited to this embodiment.
The side visor may be provided not only in the passenger seat but also in the rear seat or the driver seat. It can be installed as appropriate for light shielding on the side of every passenger in the passenger compartment.
The structure of the side visor body is not limited to this embodiment. The concave portion of the side visor body can have various shapes as described above. Further, as long as the side visor body has a shape that can be accommodated in the storage position in the upper part of the vehicle interior, the periphery of the assist grip may not be formed in the recess.
In addition, it is preferable that the side visor main body has a light-emitting portion on the occupant side surface, that is, a shape that matches the shape of the window glass, since it can shield light better.
[0015]
Interior items such as vanity mirrors and card holders provided in the sun visor may be attached. If the sunshade cloth extended from the side surface of the side visor is provided in a foldable manner so as to cover the entire glass portion of the occupant side surface, the light can be shielded more favorably.
Further, the side visor body is not limited to the conventional sun visor body structure. For example, a frame formed in the shape of a side visor may be as simple as a side visor formed of the same material as the exterior skin of the passenger compartment ceiling. Such a side visor is preferable because it is light and has a small thickness.
[0016]
The attachment position of the side visor is not limited to this embodiment. It may be attached only to one side of the assist grip. Further, both end members may be provided on the front surface or the back surface of the assist grip.
FIG. 4 shows a side visor that can be attached only at one location. The side visor body 31 has a substantially rectangular shape and is formed with a substantially square plate-like extension portion that extends to the outside of one side surface of the assist grip 41. One bearing portion 34 is provided in the extended portion, and the side visor main body 31 is attached to the assist grip 41 by inserting support shafts 44 provided on the side surfaces of one end portion 42 of the assist grip 41. It is rotatably mounted around the support shaft 44. The bearing part 34 is the same as the bearing part 6 of this embodiment.
[0017]
Moreover, the attachment structure of a side visor is not limited to this form. For example, a support shaft may be provided in the side visor body 1 and attachment holes may be provided in both end portions 22 of the assist grip 21. Alternatively, both the side visor body 1 and the assist grip 21 may be provided with attachment holes or through holes extending in the rotation axis direction, and pins may be passed therethrough as support shafts. The former example is shown in FIG. 5 (a), and the latter example is shown in FIGS. 5 (b) and 5 (c).
5A, support shafts 54 and 55 are provided at two locations inside the recess of the side visor main body 1, and the support shafts 54 and 55 are provided in attachment holes 66 and 67 opened on both side surfaces of the both ends 22 of the assist grip 21. FIG. This is an example in which the side visor body 1 is inserted so as to be rotatable with respect to the assist grip 21 around the support shafts 54 and 55.
FIG. 5B shows that through holes 76, 77, 78, and 79 are formed coaxially in both side portions surrounding the assist grip 21 of the side visor body 1 and both end portions 22 on both sides of the assist grip 21. In this example, separate pins 80 are inserted in the order of the through holes 76, 77, 78, and 79 so that the side visor body 1 can be rotated around the pins 80.
FIG. 5 (c) shows that through holes 86 and 87 are formed on both sides of the side visor body 1 surrounding the assist grip 21, and mounting holes 91 and 92 that are open on both side surfaces of the both ends 22 of the assist grip 21 are coaxial. In this example, the pins 100 and 101 are inserted from the through holes 86 and 87 of the side visor body 1 to the mounting holes 91 and 92 of the assist grip 21, respectively, so that the pins 100 and 101 can be rotated around the pins 100 and 101. It is.
These mounting structures including the present embodiment are preferable because the mounting structure is hardly visible from the outside and does not disturb the interior of the vehicle interior.
Further, the side visor body may be attached by an attachment structure in which the attachment structure is visually recognized from the outside. For example, you may provide the cylindrical both-ends member which can insert the spindles 24 and 25 in the outer side surface of the sun visor main body 1 rotatably.
[0018]
Further, the shape of the assist grip to which the side visor is attached is not particularly limited. As in the present embodiment, both end portions and the grip portion may be integrally formed, or both end portions and the grip portion may be provided separately and the grip portion may be expanded and contracted. Moreover, the type provided rotatably between the position along the side surface of the passenger compartment and the use position at both ends may be used. In this type of assist grip, it is reasonable and preferable that the rotating shaft of the assist grip and the rotating shaft of the side visor are shared as the mounting structure shown in FIGS. 5B and 5C.
[0019]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a sun visor that can be reasonably mounted by using an existing member mounted in the vehicle interior.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a vehicle interior provided with a side visor according to the present embodiment.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged plan view of a side visor portion in a vehicle interior.
FIG. 3A is an enlarged plan view of a side visor mounting structure. FIG.3 (b) is II-II sectional drawing of Fig.3 (a).
FIG. 4 is a plan view of a side visor attached to the assist grip at one place.
FIG. 5 (a) is a plan view of a side visor that has a support shaft in the side visor body and is attached by being inserted into an attachment hole of an assist grip. FIGS. 5B and 5C show a side visor that has a hole that opens in the direction of the rotation axis in the side visor body, and that is formed by opening a similar hole in the assist grip and passing a separate support shaft through each hole. FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
1, 31 Side visor body 2 Bone frame 6, 7, 46 Bearing portion 9, 10 Bearing member 12 Leaf spring 21, 41 Assist grip 22, 42 Both ends 24, 25, 44, 54, 55 Support shaft 27 Engagement surface 76, 77, 78, 79, 86, 87 Through hole 66, 67, 91, 92 Mounting hole 80, 100, 101 Pin

Claims (1)

A side visor attached to the assist grip provided on the upper side surface of the passenger compartment so as to be rotatable between a storage position along the passenger compartment ceiling surface and a use position projecting downward from the storage position ,
The outer surfaces of the both ends of the assist grip are provided with support shafts that protrude horizontally in the outer direction and are coaxial with each other.
Both ends of the support shaft are tapered at one end, and one support shaft is longer than the other support shaft.
The side visor has a bearing portion into which the support shaft is inserted into the body of the side visor,
The side visor is attached to the assist grip by inserting the support shaft into the bearing portion of the side visor on both side surfaces of the assist grip,
The bearing portion is provided with a metal leaf spring that rotatably holds the support shaft and can hold the side visor at an arbitrary use position by the holding force.
The side visor has a concave portion corresponding to an outer shape of the assist grip, and the concave portion is placed in a storage position in a form of accommodating the assist grip .

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