JP6053502B2 - Vehicle roof structure and removable roof - Google Patents

Description

  The technology disclosed herein relates to a detachable roof and a vehicle roof structure including the same.

  Patent Document 1 discloses a vehicle roof structure including a detachable roof. Specifically, the roof is configured to be detachable from the roof front rail and the roof rear rail. The roof has frames extending in the front-rear direction on both sides in the vehicle width direction. Pins are respectively provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion of the frame. The pin is configured to advance and retract by operating the operation handle. On the vehicle body side, an engagement hole that engages with the pin is provided. When attaching the roof configured as described above to the vehicle body, first, the roof is arranged at an appropriate position so that the pin and the engagement hole face each other, and then the operation handle is operated to attach the pin to the vehicle body. It is made to engage with the side engagement hole. Thus, the roof is attached to the vehicle body.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-124441

  However, when the roof and the vehicle body are sealed with a weather strip, the weather strip needs to be deformed when the roof is attached to the vehicle body. In addition, when the rule is a soft top type, a force to stretch the cover cloth is required when the roof is attached to the vehicle body. Thus, when the roof is attached to the vehicle body, various reaction forces may act on the frame. Furthermore, the roof has a certain weight. Therefore, it is difficult to align the roof in the operation of operating the operation handle while arranging the roof at an appropriate position. If the roof is not disposed at an appropriate position, even if the operating handle is operated to advance the pin, the pin does not engage with the engaging hole.

  The technology disclosed herein has been made in view of such a point, and an object thereof is to improve workability when the roof is attached to the vehicle body.

The vehicle roof structure disclosed herein includes an attachment portion provided on a vehicle body and a detachable roof that can be attached to and detached from the attachment portion. In this vehicle roof structure, the detachable roof is provided on the roof body, the frame that is detachably attached to the attachment portion, the detachable roof is provided on the attachment portion, and is engaged with the attachment portion. a locking pin, a biasing member which biases the locking pin, and a restraining mechanism for restraining the locking pin, an intermediate portion of the lock pin, the long hole shape of the connecting hole extending in the longitudinal direction is formed, the constraining mechanism includes an insertion pin whose the connecting hole, the locking pin is advanced to the first position engaging the attachment portion by the pin presses the one end of the coupling hole a first constrained state for restraining and the locking pin into the locked state to the first position so as not to retreat at the pin Te, the said locking pin by the pin presses the other end of the coupling hole A second constraint condition to restrain and the lock pin to the unlocked state to the second position so as not to move forward by the pin is retracted to a second position in which the engagement between the biasing portion is released, the locking pin The urging member is configured to be switched to an unrestrained state in which the urging force is advanced to the first position and the lock pin is not locked by the pin .

The detachable roof disclosed herein includes a roof main body, a frame provided on the roof main body and detachably attached to a vehicle body, a lock pin provided on the frame and engaged with the vehicle body, and the lock an urging member for urging the pin, and a restraining mechanism for restraining the locking pin, an intermediate portion of the lock pin, the longitudinally extending long hole shape of the coupling hole is formed, the constraining mechanism A pin inserted into the connecting hole, and the pin presses one end of the connecting hole to advance the lock pin to a predetermined first position to be locked, and the lock pin is a first constrained state that restrains the first position so as not to retreat, said retract the locking pin from the first position to a predetermined second position by the pin presses the other end of the coupling hole A second constraint condition to restrain and the lock pin to the unlocked state to the second position so as not to move forward with the pin, and is advanced to the lock pin to the first position by the biasing force of the biasing member the The lock pin is configured to be switchable to a non-restrained state in which the lock pin is not restrained by the pin .

  According to the said structure, workability | operativity at the time of attaching a detachable roof to a vehicle body can be improved by making an engaging part into a half lock state. Specifically, in the half-locked state, if the engaging portion is pushed toward the second position, the engaging portion can be retracted to the second position. On the other hand, if the force that has pushed the engaging portion is removed, The joint part automatically returns to the state where it has advanced to the first position by the urging force of the urging member. Therefore, when attaching the detachable roof to the vehicle body, the frame can be moved to a predetermined attachment position in a state where the engaging portion is retracted from the first position to the second position. In other words, when the engaging portion is positioned at the first position, the engaging portion has been advanced to engage with the attaching portion. Therefore, the engaging portion may become an obstacle in attaching the detachable roof. is there. On the other hand, by enabling the engaging portion to be retracted toward the second position, the engaging portion can be retracted toward the second position as necessary, so that the attachment work of the removable roof can be performed smoothly. It can be carried out. Further, the engagement portion can be automatically advanced to the first position as long as the force that has caused the engagement portion to retreat is removed. That is, in the case where the engaging portion is not biased toward the first position, if the engaging portion is positioned at the second position when the detachable roof is attached, the detachable roof is attached to the predetermined position. After moving to the position, an operation to move the engaging portion to the second position is required. On the other hand, since the engaging portion can be automatically advanced to the first position by biasing the engaging portion toward the first position, the engaging portion is moved to the first position. Operation can be made unnecessary.

  In addition, after the engaging portion has advanced to the first position and engaged with the vehicle body side, the engaged portion can be maintained in a locked state by keeping the engaging portion locked. . That is, in the locked state, the engaging portion is restrained in the state where it has advanced to the first position, so that the removable roof can be prevented from being detached from the vehicle body.

  Further, when the detachable roof is removed from the vehicle body, the engagement portion is retracted to the second position by bringing the engagement portion into an unlocked state, so that the detachable roof can be easily detached from the vehicle body.

  According to the above configuration, the workability when the roof is attached to the vehicle body can be improved.

It is a perspective view of the vehicle with which the roof was attached. It is a perspective view of the vehicle where the roof was removed. It is a perspective view of an attachment block. It is a perspective view of the frame of a locked state. It is a perspective view of the restraint mechanism of a locked state centering on a handle lever. It is a perspective view of the frame of a half lock state. It is a perspective view of the restraint mechanism of a half lock state centering on a handle lever. It is a perspective view of the frame of an unlocked state. It is a perspective view of the restraint mechanism of an unlocked state centering on a handle lever. It is a perspective view of the vehicle body and the frame immediately after the start of attachment of the roof. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the attachment block immediately after the attachment start of a roof, a lock pin, and a guide pin. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the attachment block in the middle of attachment of a roof, a lock pin, and a guide pin. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between an attachment block, a lock pin, and a guide pin when a lock pin engages with the engagement hole of an attachment block. It is a perspective view of a vehicle body and a frame when a lock pin is engaged with an engagement hole of a mounting block. It is a perspective view which shows the relationship between the attachment block at the time of completion of attachment of a roof, a lock pin, and a guide pin.

  Hereinafter, exemplary embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the vehicle 10 with the roof 3 attached thereto, and FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle 10 with the roof 3 removed.

  The vehicle 10 includes a vehicle body 1 and a detachable roof (hereinafter referred to as “roof”) 3 that is detachably attached to an upper portion of the vehicle body 1. The vehicle 10 is a Targa top type vehicle from which only the roof 3 can be removed. The vehicle roof structure of the vehicle 10 includes a roof 3 and a mounting block 2 described later.

  The vehicle body 1 includes a roof front rail 11 extending in the vehicle width direction, A pillars 12 and 12 connected to both ends of the roof front rail 11 in the vehicle width direction, and a roof extending in the vehicle width direction at a position rearward of the roof front rail 11. The rear rail 13 and the B pillar 14 connected to both ends of the roof rear rail 13 in the vehicle width direction are provided. The roof 3 is detachably attached to both ends of the roof front rail 11 in the vehicle width direction and both ends of the roof rear rail 13 in the vehicle width direction.

  The roof 3 includes a cover cloth 30 and two frames 4 and 4 provided on the cover cloth 30. The roof 3 is a soft top roof.

  The cover cloth 30 has flexibility and is formed of a substantially square sheet. The cover cloth 30 may be made of canvas or vinyl. The cover cloth 30 is an example of a roof body.

  The frame 4 is a rod-shaped member extending in a predetermined longitudinal direction. The two frames 4 and 4 are provided along one opposing edge of the cover cloth 30. A front end portion of the frame 4 is detachably attached to the roof front rail 11, and a rear end portion of the frame 4 is detachably attached to the roof rear rail 13.

  FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the mounting block 2. The mounting block 2 is composed of a block body 20. The mounting blocks 2 are mounted at four locations on both ends of the roof front rail 11 in the vehicle width direction and on both ends of the roof rear rail 13 in the vehicle width direction. FIG. 3 shows the attachment block 2 attached to the left end of the roof front rail 11. The attachment block 2 is an example of an attachment part.

  The block body 20 has an engagement hole 21, a notch 22, an engagement groove 23, and a slope 24. The block body 20 is a substantially square plate-like member. The block body 20 is screwed to both ends of the roof front rail 11 in the vehicle width direction or both ends of the roof rear rail 13 in the vehicle width direction. The engagement hole 21 is drilled in the thickness direction at the approximate center of the block body 20. The inner diameter of the engagement hole 21 is substantially the same as the outer diameter of the lock pin 51 described later. The notch 22 is formed at the upper end edge of the block body 20. The deepest part of the notch 22 is formed in an arc shape having substantially the same diameter as an outer diameter of a guide pin 53 described later. The engaging groove 23 is formed in a portion of the block body 20 where the notch 22 is provided. The engagement groove 23 is formed on the inner peripheral surface of the notch 22. The slope 24 is formed on the surface of the block body 20 opposite to the surface attached to the vehicle body 1. The slope 24 is inclined so that the block body 20 becomes thinner from the engagement hole 21 toward the upper end edge of the block body 20. In addition, the slope 24 extends in an arc shape centering on the deepest part of the notch 22. The engagement hole 21 is an example of a first receiving part, the notch part 22 is an example of a second receiving part, and the slope 24 is an example of a guide part.

  In a state where the mounting block 2 is attached to the vehicle body 1 (both ends in the vehicle width direction of the roof front rail 11 or both ends in the vehicle width direction of the roof rear rail 13), the engagement holes 21 extend in the front-rear direction. The notch 22 is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction than the engagement hole 21. That is, depending on the location where the attachment block 2 is attached, the arrangement of the notch 22 and the engagement groove 23 and the slope 24 is reversed from the arrangement of FIG.

  FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the frame 4 in the locked state. Since the left and right frames 4 and 4 have a symmetrical configuration, only the left frame 4 will be described below.

  The frame 4 includes a frame main body 40, two lock pins 51 that engage with the attachment block 2, two guide pins 53 that engage with the attachment block 2, and two urging springs 55 that urge the lock pin 51. And a restraining mechanism 7 for restraining the lock pin 51.

  The frame body 40 is a member that forms the skeleton of the frame 4. The frame body 40 is made of resin or metal. The frame body 40 includes an upper wall 41 extending in a predetermined longitudinal direction, a longitudinal wall extending in the longitudinal direction similar to the upper wall 41, and a front wall connected to the longitudinal end of the side wall 42. It has a wall 43 and a rear wall 44 connected to the other longitudinal end of the side wall 42. In a state where the frame 4 is attached to the vehicle body 1, the upper wall 41 is located at the upper part of the vehicle body 1, the side wall 42 is located at the side of the vehicle body 1, the front wall 43 is located at the front part of the vehicle body 1, and the rear The wall 44 is located at the rear part of the vehicle body 1.

  In the following description, even when the frame 4 is not attached to the vehicle body 1, for convenience of description, the longitudinal direction of the frame 4 is referred to as the front-rear direction, the front wall 43 is the front, and the rear wall 44 is the rear And

  The front wall 43 and the rear wall 44 are also connected to the upper wall 41. However, the front end portion of the upper wall 41 protrudes forward from the front wall 43, and the rear end portion of the upper wall 41 protrudes rearward from the rear wall 44. The front wall 43 is formed with a through hole 43 a through which the lock pin 51 passes. Further, similarly to the front wall 43, the rear wall 44 is formed with a through hole 44a (see FIG. 8) through which the lock pin 51 passes.

  The lock pin 51 is a member that engages with the attachment block 2 when the frame 4 is attached to the vehicle body 1 and fixes the frame 4 to the vehicle body 1. The two lock pins 51, 51 are provided at the front end portion and the rear end portion of the frame body 40. When the front and rear lock pins 51 are distinguished from each other, they are referred to as a front lock pin 51F and a rear lock pin 51R, respectively. When they are not distinguished from each other, they are simply referred to as a lock pin 51. The lock pin 51 is an example of an engaging portion.

  The lock pin 51 has a distal end portion 51a, an intermediate portion 51b, and a proximal end portion 51c. The distal end portion 51a, the intermediate portion 51b, and the proximal end portion 51c are arranged in this order. The distal end portion 51a and the proximal end portion 51c are each formed in a columnar shape. The intermediate part 51b is formed in a flat plate shape. An elongated connecting hole 51d is formed in the intermediate portion 51b so as to extend in the longitudinal direction. Further, a stopper 51e having a diameter larger than that of the distal end portion 51a is provided at a connecting portion between the distal end portion 51a and the intermediate portion 51b.

  A bearing 45 that supports the lock pin 51 is provided at each of the front end portion and the rear end portion of the side wall 42. The front end portion 51 a of the front lock pin 51 </ b> F is inserted through the through hole 43 a of the front wall 43, and the base end portion 51 c is inserted through the bearing 45. At this time, the stopper 51e is located behind the front wall 43. Thus, the front lock pin 51F is supported in a state in which it can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction. The front end 51 a of the rear lock pin 51 </ b> R is inserted through the through hole 44 a of the rear wall 44, and the base end 51 c is inserted through the bearing 45. At this time, the stopper 51e is positioned in front of the rear wall 44. Thus, the rear lock pin 51R is supported in a state in which it can advance and retreat in the front-rear direction.

  The lock pin 51 is biased by a biasing spring 55. The biasing spring 55 is illustrated only in FIG. The biasing spring 55 is a coil spring. One end of the biasing spring 55 is connected to the base end portion 51 c of the lock pin 51, and the other end of the biasing spring 55 is connected to the front wall 43 or the rear wall 44. However, in FIG. 4, for simplification of illustration, the connection between the urging spring 55 and the lock pin 51 and the connection between the urging spring 55 and the front wall 43 or the rear wall 44 are omitted. Specifically, the front lock pin 51 </ b> F is urged forward by the urging spring 55, and the stopper 51 e comes into contact with the front wall 43. At this time, the front end portion 51 a protrudes forward from the front wall 43. Similarly, the rear lock pin 51 </ b> R is urged rearward by the urging spring 55, and the stopper 51 e comes into contact with the rear wall 44. At this time, the front end portion 51 a protrudes rearward from the rear wall 44. The biasing spring 55 is an example of a biasing member.

  The guide pin 53 is a member that engages with the attachment block 2 when the frame 4 is attached to the vehicle body 1 and positions the frame 4 with respect to the vehicle body 1. The two guide pins 53 and 53 are provided on the front wall 43 and the rear wall 44 of the frame body 40. The front guide pin 53 (hereinafter referred to as “front guide pin 53 </ b> F”) is fixed to the front wall 43 so as to protrude forward from the front wall 43. The front guide pin 53F is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction than the through hole 43a. A disc part 53a is provided at the tip of the front guide pin 53F. The disc part 53a has a larger diameter than other parts of the front guide pin 53F. In addition, the thickness of the disc portion 53 a is smaller than the groove width of the engagement groove 23 of the mounting block 2. The rear guide pin 53 (hereinafter referred to as “rear guide pin 53 </ b> R”) is fixed to the rear wall 44 so as to protrude rearward from the rear wall 44. The rear guide pin 53R is located on the inner side in the vehicle width direction than the through hole 44a. A disc portion 53a like the front guide pin 53F is not provided at the tip of the rear guide pin 53R. The front guide pins 53F and the rear guide pins 53R are simply referred to as guide pins 53 when not distinguished from each other. The guide pin 53 is an example of a positioning part.

  The restraint mechanism 7 is a mechanism for restraining the state of the lock pin 51 and releasing the restraint. The restraining mechanism 7 includes a plate 71 fixed to the frame body 40, an operation handle 73 operated by a user, a handle lever 75 provided integrally with the operation handle 73, a handle lever 75, and a lock pin 51. Two connecting levers 77 and 77 to be connected and a holding lever 79 for holding the position of the handle lever 75 are provided.

  The plate 71 is fixed to the side wall 42 of the frame body 40. The plate 71 supports an operation handle 73, a handle lever 75 and a holding lever 79.

  The operation handle 73 is a member operated by the user when performing a switching operation of the state of the lock pin 51. The operation handle 73 is supported by the plate 71 so as to be rotatable around a predetermined rotation axis A.

  FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the restraint mechanism 7 in the locked state with the handle lever 75 as the center. In FIG. 5, the operation handle 73 is not shown. The handle lever 75 is supported by the plate 71 so as to be rotatable around the rotation axis A. The handle lever 75 rotates integrally with the operation handle 73. Therefore, when the operation handle 73 is rotated, the handle lever 75 rotates around the rotation axis A accordingly.

  The handle lever 75 is provided with a pair of connecting portions 75a and 75b at positions facing each other across the rotation axis A. The pair of connecting portions 75a and 75b is provided at a position where the side wall 42 is arranged in the substantially short direction across the rotation axis A. That is, one connecting portion 75a (hereinafter referred to as “upper connecting portion 75a”) is positioned substantially above the rotation axis A, and the other connecting portion 75b (hereinafter referred to as “lower connecting portion 75b”) is , Located substantially below the rotation axis A.

  The base end portions of the connecting levers 77 and 77 are connected to the upper connecting portion 75a and the lower connecting portion 75b in a rotatable state. A connecting lever 77 connected to the front lock pin 51F (hereinafter, referred to as “front connecting lever 77F”) is connected to the upper connecting portion 75a. A connecting lever 77 (hereinafter referred to as “rear connecting lever 77R”) connected to the rear lock pin 51R is connected to the lower connecting portion 75b. When the front side connecting lever 77F and the rear side connecting lever 77R are not distinguished, they are simply referred to as a connecting lever 77. The connecting lever 77 extends in the front-rear direction while being bent halfway. The distal end portion of the connecting lever 77 is connected to the lock pin 51. Specifically, a connecting pin 77 a is provided at the tip of the connecting lever 77. The connecting pin 77a is inserted into the connecting hole 51d and is movable in the connecting hole 51d.

  Since the upper connecting portion 75a and the lower connecting portion 75b are provided above and below the rotation axis A, respectively, when the handle lever 75 rotates, the upper connecting portion 75a and the lower connecting portion 75b move in the front-rear direction. To do. At this time, the upper connecting part 75a and the lower connecting part 75b move in opposite directions in the front-rear direction. Therefore, the front side connecting lever 77F and the rear side connecting lever 77R also move in the opposite directions substantially in the front-rear and rearward directions. When the front connection lever 77F and the rear connection lever 77R move in the front-rear direction, the lock pins 51, 51 connected to them also move in the front-rear direction. Detailed operations of the lock pins 51 and 51 will be described later.

  The handle lever 75 is formed with an engagement hole 76. The engagement hole 76 includes an arc portion 76a formed in an arc shape centered on the rotation axis A, and first to third engagement portions 76b extending radially outward from the arc portion 76a about the rotation axis A. 76c and 76d (refer to FIGS. 7 and 9 for the first engaging portion 76b).

  A holding lever 79 is engaged with the engagement hole 76. The holding lever 79 is supported by the plate 71 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction. The holding lever 79 is provided with an operation portion 79a that is a portion operated by the user. An engaging pin 79 b is provided at the tip of the holding lever 79. The engagement pin 79 b passes through the engagement hole 76. When the holding lever 79 moves to the side close to the rotation axis A in the front-rear direction (hereinafter referred to as “release direction”), the engagement pin 79 b moves to the arc portion 76 a of the engagement hole 76. When the engagement pin 79b is positioned at the arc portion 76a, the handle lever 75 is rotatable, and the operation handle 73 is also rotatable. On the other hand, when any of the first to third engagement portions 76b, 76c, 76d of the engagement hole 76 is aligned with the engagement pin 79b in the front-rear direction, the engagement pin 79b moves from the rotation axis A in the front-rear direction. When moving to the side to be separated (hereinafter referred to as “engagement direction”), the engagement pin 79b is aligned with the engagement pin 79b in the front-rear direction among the first to third engagement portions 76b, 76c, and 76d. It moves to one of the engaging parts. When the engaging pin 79b is located in any one of the first to third engaging portions 76b, 76c, 76d, the handle lever 75 is in a non-rotatable state, so that the operation handle 73 is also non-rotatable.

  In the frame 4 configured as described above, the lock pin 51 is advanced to a predetermined first position and is locked in that state, an unlocked state retracted to a predetermined second position, and a biasing spring. It is configured to be able to switch to a half-lock state in which it can be advanced to the first position and retracted toward the second position by the urging force of 55.

Specifically, the connecting pin 77a presses one end of the connecting hole 51d to advance the lock pin 51 to the first position to be locked, while the connecting pin 77a presses the other end of the connecting hole 51d. Thus, the lock pin 51 is retracted to the second position to be in an unlocked state, and the lock pin 51 is brought into a position that is not restrained by the connecting pin 77a to be in a half-locked state.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the locked state, the operation handle 73 faces rearward. In this state, as shown in FIG. 5, the upper connecting portion 75a is positioned slightly forward of the rotational axis A and the lower connecting portion 75b is positioned slightly rearward of the rotational axis A. doing. Therefore, the front side connecting lever 77F is in a state of moving forward, and the rear side connecting lever 77R is in a state of moving rearward. At this time, the connecting pin 77a of the front side connecting lever 77F is positioned at the end portion (that is, the front end portion) on the front end portion 51a side of the connecting hole 51d of the front side lock pin 51F. The stopper 51e of the front lock pin 51F abuts on the front wall 43, and the tip 51a projects forward from the front wall 43. The front lock pin 51F protrudes most forward. On the other hand, the connecting pin 77a of the rear connecting lever 77R is positioned at the end portion (that is, the rear end portion) on the front end portion 51a side of the connecting hole 51d of the rear lock pin 51R. The stopper 51e of the rear lock pin 51R abuts on the rear wall 44, and the tip 51a protrudes rearward from the rear wall 44. The rear side lock pin 51R protrudes most backward. The positions of the front lock pin 51F and the rear lock pin 51R at this time are the first position.

  In the locked state, as shown in FIG. 5, the first engagement portion 76b of the handle lever 75 is aligned with the rotation axis A in the front-rear direction. The engagement pin 79b of the holding lever 79 is engaged with the first engagement portion 76b. Due to the engagement between the first engaging portion 76b and the engaging pin 79b, the handle lever 75, that is, the operation handle 73 is in a non-rotatable state.

  In the locked state, the front lock pin 51F is located at the first position that protrudes most forward. At this time, since the stopper 51e is in contact with the front wall 43, the forward movement of the front lock pin 51F is restricted. Further, since the connecting pin 77a of the front side connecting lever 77F is located at the front end of the connecting hole 51d, the rearward movement of the front side locking pin 51F is restricted. Thus, the front lock pin 51F is in a state of being restrained at the first position. On the other hand, the rear side lock pin 51R is located in the 1st position which protrudes back most. At this time, since the stopper 51e is in contact with the rear wall 44, the forward movement of the rear lock pin 51R is restricted. Further, since the connecting pin 77a of the rear connecting lever 77R is located at the rear end of the connecting hole 51d, the forward movement of the rear lock pin 51R is restricted. Thus, the rear lock pin 51R is in a state of being restrained at the first position. The state of the restraint mechanism 7 at this time is referred to as a first restraint state. In the first restrained state, the restraining mechanism 7 restrains the lock pin 51 to the first position.

  FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the frame 4 in the half-locked state, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the restraining mechanism 7 in the half-locked state with the handle lever 75 as the center. In FIG. 6, the biasing spring is not shown.

  In the half-locked state, the operation handle 73 faces slightly downward compared to the locked state. That is, the operation handle 73 is slightly rotated counterclockwise in FIG. In this state, the upper connecting portion 75a is positioned substantially directly above the rotation axis A, and the lower connecting portion 75b is positioned approximately directly below the rotation axis A. Therefore, the front side connecting lever 77F is in a state where it is moved a little rearward from the locked state, and the rear side connecting lever 77R is in a state where it is moved a little ahead of the locked state. At this time, the connecting pin 77a of the front connecting lever 77F is also moved slightly rearward from the locked state, but the moving amount is substantially equal to the length of the connecting hole 51d. That is, the connecting pin 77a moves rearward, but only moves to the end portion (that is, the rear end portion) of the connecting hole 51d on the base end portion 51c side. The front lock pin 51 </ b> F remains in the first position by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55. Similarly, the connecting pin 77a of the rear connecting lever 77R moves forward, but only moves to the end portion (that is, the front end portion) on the tip end portion 51a side of the connecting hole 51d. The rear lock pin 51R remains in the first position by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55.

  In the half-locked state, as shown in FIG. 7, the second engagement portion 76c of the handle lever 75 is aligned with the rotation axis A in the front-rear direction. The engaging pin 79b of the holding lever 79 is engaged with the second engaging portion 76c. Due to the engagement between the second engaging portion 76c and the engaging pin 79b, the handle lever 75, that is, the operation handle 73 is in a non-rotatable state.

  Thus, in the half-locked state, the front lock pin 51F is located at the first position that protrudes most forward. At this time, since the stopper 51e is in contact with the front wall 43, the forward movement of the front lock pin 51F is restricted. However, since the connection pin 77a of the front connection lever 77F is located at the rear end of the connection hole 51d, the rearward movement of the front lock pin 51F is not restricted. The front lock pin 51F can move rearward until the front end of the connection hole 51d comes into contact with the connection pin 77a. Thus, although the front lock pin 51F is located at the first position by the urging force of the urging spring 55, it is in a state of being movable rearward. On the other hand, the rear side lock pin 51R is located in the 1st position which protrudes back most. At this time, since the stopper 51e is in contact with the rear wall 44, the rearward movement of the rear lock pin 51R is restricted. However, since the connecting pin 77a of the rear connecting lever 77R is located at the front end of the connecting hole 51d, the forward movement of the rear lock pin 51R is not restricted. The rear lock pin 51R can move forward until the rear end of the connection hole 51d comes into contact with the connection pin 77a. Thus, although the rear lock pin 51R is located at the first position by the urging force of the urging spring 55, it is in a state of being movable forward. The state of the restraint mechanism 7 at this time is referred to as an unrestrained state. In the unconstrained state, the restraining mechanism 7 does not restrain the lock pin 51.

  FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the frame 4 in the unlocked state, and FIG. 9 is a perspective view of the restraining mechanism 7 in the unlocked state with the handle lever 75 as the center.

  In the unlocked state, the operation handle 73 faces downward. That is, the operation handle 73 is rotated approximately 90 ° counterclockwise from the state of FIG. In this state, the upper connecting portion 75a is positioned slightly rearward of the rotational axis A and the lower connecting portion 75b is positioned slightly forward of the rotational axis A. For this reason, the front side connecting lever 77F is in a state of moving slightly rearward from the half-locked state, and the rear side connecting lever 77R is in a state of moving slightly forward of the half-locked state. At this time, in the front side connection lever 77F, the connection pin 77a is engaged with the rear end portion of the connection hole 51d, and the front side lock pin 51F is moved backward against the biasing force of the biasing spring 55. The front lock pin 51F has moved backward to a position where it does not protrude from the front wall 43. Similarly, in the rear side connecting lever 77R, the connecting pin 77a is engaged with the front end portion of the connecting hole 51d, and the rear side lock pin 51R is moved forward against the biasing force of the biasing spring 55. The rear lock pin 51 </ b> R has moved forward to a position where it does not protrude from the rear wall 44. The positions of the front lock pin 51F and the rear lock pin 51R at this time are the second position.

  In the unlocked state, as shown in FIG. 9, the third engaging portion 76d of the handle lever 75 is aligned with the rotation axis A in the front-rear direction. The engaging pin 79b of the holding lever 79 is engaged with the third engaging portion 76d. Due to the engagement between the third engaging portion 76d and the engaging pin 79b, the handle lever 75, that is, the operation handle 73 is in a non-rotatable state.

  Thus, in the unlocked state, the front lock pin 51F is located at the second position retracted most rearward. On the other hand, the rear lock pin 51R is located at the second position retracted most forward. The state of the restraint mechanism 7 at this time is referred to as a second restraint state. In the second restrained state, the restraining mechanism 7 restrains the lock pin 51 to the second position.

[Attaching the roof]
Next, attachment of the roof 3 to the vehicle body 1 will be described. FIG. 10 is a perspective view of the vehicle body 1 and the frame 4 immediately after the start of attachment of the roof 3, and FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the attachment block 2, the guide pins 53 and the lock pins 51 immediately after the start of attachment of the roof 3. Show. In FIG. 10, the left frame 4 is shown. In FIG. 10, the illustration of the cover cloth 30 is omitted. The same applies to FIG. 14 described later. Moreover, in FIG. 11, the attachment state in the attachment block 2 of the left side of the roof front rail 11 is shown in figure. The same applies to FIGS. 12, 13, and 15 described later.

  When the roof 3 is attached to the vehicle body 1, the lock pin 51 is set in a half-locked state. Specifically, the holding lever 79 is slid in the releasing direction, and the engaging pin 79 b is positioned on the arc portion 76 a of the engaging hole 76. In this state, the operation handle 73 is rotated to a position facing rearward and obliquely downward. Thereby, the lock pin 51 will be in a half-lock state. Thereafter, the holding lever 79 is slid in the engaging direction, and the engaging pin 79b is engaged with the second engaging portion 76c. As a result, the operation handle 73 cannot be rotated, and the lock pin 51 is held in a half-locked state.

  Subsequently, the guide pin 53 of the frame 4 is engaged with the notch 22 of the mounting block 2. At this time, the disc part 53 a of the front guide pin 53 </ b> F is fitted into the engagement groove 23. By engaging the guide pin 53 with the notch 22, the frame 4 is positioned in the vehicle width direction with respect to the vehicle body 1. Further, by fitting the disc portion 53a into the engagement groove 23, the frame 4 is positioned in the front-rear direction with respect to the vehicle body 1. Since the disc portion 53a is provided only on the front guide pin 53F and not on the rear guide pin 53R, it absorbs errors such as manufacturing errors and assembly errors of the vehicle body 1, the mounting block 2, and the frame 4, and the front-rear direction Positioning can be performed.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 10, the frame 4 is rotated so that the long side portion on the outer side in the vehicle width direction of the upper wall 41 is raised above the long side portion on the inner side in the vehicle width direction. In other words, the frame 4 is rotated so that the side wall 42 is lifted upward about an axis passing through the front and rear guide pins 53F and 53R. By doing so, it is possible to perform only the engagement operation between the guide pin 53 and the notch 22 without engaging the lock pin 51 with the engagement hole 21. At this time, the cover cloth 30 is bent slightly in the vehicle width direction. Therefore, the engagement operation between the guide pin 53 and the notch 22 can be performed without being obstructed by the tension of the cover cloth 30.

  Thus, in a state where the guide pin 53 is engaged with the notch 22, the lock pin 51 is positioned above the attachment block 2 and is not engaged with the attachment block 2.

  Thereafter, the frame 4 is rotated so that the side wall 42 moves downward about the axis passing through the guide pin 53. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the mounting block in the middle of mounting the roof, the lock pin 51 and the guide pin 53.

  When the frame 4 is rotated, the lock pin 51 comes into contact with the slope 24 from the upper end edge of the mounting block 2. Since the lock pin 51 is in a half-locked state and can be displaced toward the second position, the lock pin 51 is pushed inward of the frame body 40 by the inclination of the slope 24. At this time, since the connecting lever 77 does not move, the connecting pin 77a relatively moves in the connecting hole 51d toward the tip 51a. Further, as the frame 4 is rotated, the outer tension in the vehicle width direction acts on the cover cloth 30.

  When the rotation of the frame 4 is continued, the lock pin 51 reaches the center of the mounting block 2. When the lock pin 51 passes through the end portion of the slope 24, the lock pin 51 jumps out of the frame body 40 by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55 and engages with the engagement hole 21. FIG. 13 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the mounting block, the lock pin 51, and the guide pin 53 when the lock pin is engaged with the engaging hole of the mounting block, and FIG. The perspective view of a vehicle body and a frame when engaging with is shown. Since the lock pin 51 is pushed out of the frame main body 40 by the biasing spring 55, the connection pin 77a is located at the end of the connection hole 51d on the base end 51c side. The cover cloth 30 is pulled to the outside in the vehicle width direction, and the bending in the vehicle width direction is eliminated. Thereby, the attachment of the roof 3 in the half lock state of the lock pin 51 is completed.

  Finally, the lock pin 51 is locked. FIG. 15 is a perspective view showing the relationship between the mounting block 2, the lock pin 51, and the guide pin 53 when the roof 3 is completely mounted.

  Specifically, the holding lever 79 is slid in the release direction, and the operation handle 73 is rotated backward. Then, the connection pin 77a of the connection lever 77 moves in the connection hole 51d to the end portion on the tip end portion 51a side. Thus, the lock pin 51 is in a locked state. Thereafter, the holding lever 79 is slid in the engaging direction, and the engaging pin 79b is engaged with the first engaging portion 76b. As a result, the operation handle 73 cannot be rotated, and the lock pin 51 is held in a locked state.

  Thus, the attachment of the roof 3 to the vehicle body 1 is completed.

[Removing the roof]
Next, removal of the roof 3 from the vehicle body 1 will be described.

  First, the lock pin 51 is set to the unlocked state. Specifically, the holding lever 79 is slid in the releasing direction, and the operation handle 73 is rotated to a position facing downward. As a result, the lock pin 51 is unlocked. Thereafter, the holding lever 79 is slid in the engaging direction, and the engaging pin 79b is engaged with the third engaging portion 76d. As a result, the operation handle 73 cannot be rotated, and the lock pin 51 is held in an unlocked state.

  In the unlocked state, the lock pin 51 is completely pulled out of the engagement hole 21 and the engagement with the engagement hole 21 is released.

  Subsequently, the frame 4 is lifted upward, and the guide pin 53 is removed from the notch 22.

  In this way, the removal of the roof 3 from the vehicle body 1 is completed.

[effect]
Therefore, the vehicle roof structure includes a mounting block 2 provided on the vehicle body 1 and a roof 3 that can be attached to and detached from the mounting block 2. The roof 3 is provided with a cover cloth 30, frames 4, 4 provided on the cover cloth 30 and detachably attached to the attachment block 2, and a lock provided on the frame 4 and engaged with the attachment block 2. Pins 51 and 51, and a biasing spring 55 that biases the lock pin 51, and the lock pin 51 has advanced to a first position where the lock pin 51 engages with the mounting block 2 and are restrained in that state. The locked state, the unlocked state retracted to the second position where the engagement with the mounting block 2 is released, and the urging force of the urging spring 55 advances to the first position and the second position. It is configured to be able to switch to a half-locked state that can be moved backward.

  The roof 3 includes a cover cloth 30, frames 4 and 4 provided on the cover cloth 30 and detachably attached to the vehicle body 1, and a lock pin 51 provided on the frame 4 and engaged with the vehicle body 1. And an urging spring 55 for urging the lock pin 51, the lock pin 51 being advanced to a predetermined first position and restrained in that state, and a predetermined first position from the first position. It is configured to be switchable between an unlocked state retracted to the second position and a half-locked state capable of moving forward to the first position and retracting toward the second position by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55.

  According to the above configuration, the workability when the roof 3 is attached to the vehicle body 1 can be improved by setting the lock pin 51 in the half-locked state. Specifically, in the half-locked state, if the lock pin 51 is pushed toward the second position, the lock pin 51 can be retracted to the second position. On the other hand, if the force that has pushed the lock pin 51 is removed, the lock pin 51 automatically returns to the state of being advanced to the first position by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55. Therefore, when the roof 3 is attached to the vehicle body 1, the frame 4 can be moved to a predetermined attachment position with the lock pin 51 retracted from the first position to the second position. As described above, the lock pin 51 can be retracted toward the second position as necessary, so that the roof 3 can be smoothly attached. Further, if the force that has caused the lock pin 51 to retract is removed, the lock pin 51 can be automatically advanced to the first position. This eliminates the need to move the lock pin 51 to the first position after the frame 4 has been moved to the predetermined mounting position, thereby simplifying the mounting operation.

  In addition, after the lock pin 51 has advanced to the first position and engaged with the vehicle body side, the lock pin 51 can be kept locked by maintaining the lock pin 51 in the locked state. . That is, in the locked state, the lock pin 51 is restrained in the state where it has advanced to the first position, so that the roof 3 can be prevented from being detached from the vehicle body 1.

  Further, when the roof 3 is removed from the vehicle body 1, the lock pin 51 is retracted to the second position by setting the lock pin 51 to the unlocked state, so that the roof 3 can be easily detached from the vehicle body 1.

  Specifically, in the roof 3, the lock pin 51 is in the half-locked state when the frame 4 is attached to the vehicle body 1, and the lock pin 51 is locked after the frame 4 is disposed at a predetermined attachment position of the vehicle body 1. When the frame 4 is removed from the vehicle body 1, the unlocked state may be set.

  According to the above-described configuration, when the frame 4 is attached to the vehicle body 1, the lock pin 51 is in a half-locked state, so that the lock pin 51 is retracted toward the second position as necessary to move to the vehicle body 1 of the frame 4. Can be installed smoothly. Further, when the attachment of the frame 4 to the vehicle body 1 is completed, the lock pin 51 automatically advances toward the first position by the urging force of the urging spring 55 and engages with the vehicle body 1, so that the attachment work is performed. It can be simplified. After the attachment of the frame 4 to the vehicle body 1 is completed, the engagement state between the lock pin 51 and the vehicle body 1 can be maintained by setting the lock pin 51 in the locked state. Further, when removing the frame 4 from the vehicle body 1, the lock pin 51 is unlocked so that the engagement between the lock pin 51 and the vehicle body 1 is released and the frame 4 can be smoothly removed from the vehicle body 1. .

  The roof 3 further includes a restraining mechanism 7 that restrains the lock pin 51. The restraining mechanism 7 includes a first restraining state in which the lock pin 51 is restrained to the first position, and the lock pin 51. The lock pin 51 is configured to be switchable between a second constrained state constrained to the second position and an unconstrained state in which the lock pin 51 is not constrained. The lock pin 51 is configured so that the constraining mechanism 7 is in the first constrained state. The locked state may be sometimes entered, the unlocked state may be entered when the restraining mechanism 7 is in the second restrained state, and the half-locked state may be entered when the restraining mechanism 7 is in the unconstrained state.

  According to the above configuration, the lock pin 51 is brought into the locked state, the unlocked state, and the half-locked state by the cooperation of the restraining mechanism 7 and the biasing spring 55. That is, in the locked state and the unlocked state, the lock pin 51 is in a state of being restrained by the restraining mechanism 7 at the first position and the second position, respectively. On the other hand, in the half-locked state, the lock pin 51 is not restrained by the restraining mechanism 7, so that the lock pin 51 is advanced to the first position by the biasing force of the biasing spring 55. Further, since the lock pin 51 is not restrained by the restraining mechanism 7, it can be retracted toward the second position against the biasing force when a force is applied from the outside.

  The mounting block 2 includes an engagement hole 21 that engages with the lock pin 51 and a slope 24 that guides the lock pin 51 to the engagement hole 21, and the slope 24 includes the half lock. The lock pin 51 in the state may be guided to the engagement hole 21 while being retracted toward the second position.

  According to the above configuration, the lock pin 51 can be smoothly engaged with the engagement hole 21 by setting the lock pin 51 in the half-locked state and attaching the frame 4 to the attachment block 2 in this state. That is, when the frame 4 is attached to the attachment block 2, the slope 24 guides the lock pin 51 to the engagement hole 21. At this time, the lock pin 51 is retracted toward the second position by the slope 24. Thus, since the frame 4 is attached with the lock pin 51 retracted toward the second position, the attaching operation can be performed smoothly. Since the slope 24 guides the lock pin 51 up to the engagement hole 21, when the lock pin 51 reaches the engagement hole 21, the pushing of the lock pin 51 toward the second position by the slope 24 is released. The lock pin 51 is automatically advanced toward the first position by the urging force of the urging member. As a result, the lock pin 51 engages with the engagement hole 21. Thus, the frame 4 is attached to the attachment block 2.

  Further, the cover cloth 30 is formed of a flexible sheet, and the frame 4 is provided so as to extend in the front-rear direction on both sides of the cover cloth 30 in the vehicle width direction. The frame 4 further includes a guide pin 53 for determining a position with respect to the vehicle body 1, and the mounting block 2 further includes a notch portion 22 that engages with the guide pin 53, and the guide pin 53 includes the guide pin 53. When the frame 4 is rotated around the rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction so that the outer tension in the vehicle width direction is applied to the cover cloth 30 in the state where the cover cloth 30 is engaged with the notch 22, The lock pin 51 may be guided by the slope 24 and engaged with the engagement hole 21.

  According to the said structure, the operation | work which stretches the cover cloth 30 to a vehicle width direction can be performed with the attachment operation | work to the attachment block 2 of the flame | frame 4. FIG. That is, by rotating the frame 4 around the rotation axis with the guide pin 53 engaged with the notch 22 of the mounting block 2, the lock pin 51 is engaged with the engagement hole 21 and the frame 4 is attached. Attached to block 2. Here, since the direction in which the frame 4 is rotated around the rotation axis is the direction in which the tension on the outside in the vehicle width direction acts on the cover cloth 30, the cover cloth 30 is moved to the vehicle width simultaneously with the attachment of the frame 4 to the attachment block 2. Can be stretched in the direction. In other words, until the attachment of the frame 4 to the attachment block 2 is completed, the cover cloth 30 is allowed to bend, so that it is possible to prevent the cover cloth 30 from restricting the movement of the frame 4. That is, handling of the frame 4 becomes easy.

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As described above, the embodiment has been described as an example of the technique disclosed in the present application. However, the technology in the present disclosure is not limited to this, and can also be applied to an embodiment in which changes, replacements, additions, omissions, and the like are appropriately performed. Moreover, it is also possible to combine each component demonstrated by the said embodiment and it can also be set as new embodiment. In addition, among the components described in the accompanying drawings and detailed description, not only the components essential for solving the problem, but also the components not essential for solving the problem in order to exemplify the above technique. May also be included. Therefore, it should not be immediately recognized that these non-essential components are essential as those non-essential components are described in the accompanying drawings and detailed description.

  About embodiment, it is good also as the following structures.

  For example, the frame 4 has the guide pin 53, but the guide pin 53 may be omitted. In that case, the notch 22 and the engagement groove 23 can be omitted from the mounting block 2.

  Further, although the lock pin 51 is advanced and retracted in the front-rear direction, the movement of the lock pin 51 is not limited to this. The shape and operation of the lock pin 51 can be appropriately changed according to the structure of the member that engages with the lock pin 51 on the vehicle body side. For example, the lock pin 51 may be a curved hook-shaped member, and may be configured to move between a first position and a second position while rotating around a predetermined rotation axis.

  Further, the restraining mechanism 7 has an arbitrary configuration as long as the lock pin 51 can be restrained to the first position, the lock pin 51 can be restrained to the second position, and the lock pin 51 can be brought into an unconstrained state. be able to. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the handle lever 75 and the connecting levers 77 and 77 are provided in order to operate both the front and rear lock pins 51F and 51R by the common operation handle 73. However, when the front and rear lock pins 51F and 51R are operated separately, such a configuration is not necessary.

  Further, in the embodiment, in order to perform the work of stretching the cover cloth 30 in the vehicle width direction simultaneously with the work of attaching the roof 3 to the vehicle body 1, the frame 4 is rotated to the vehicle body 1 while rotating around the axis extending in the front-rear direction. It is attached. However, when it is not necessary to perform these operations simultaneously (for example, when the roof 3 is attached to the vehicle body 1 with the cover cloth 30 stretched in the vehicle width direction), the frame 4 is not attached to the vehicle body 1 without being rotated. It may be.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the engagement hole 76 and the holding lever 79 are provided, these may be abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, although the 1st-3rd engaging parts 76b-76d are provided in the engaging hole 76, only a required engaging part may be provided and another engaging part may be abbreviate | omitted. For example, since the unlocked state is a state when the roof 3 is removed, there is little need to disable the operation handle 73, and therefore the third engagement portion 76d may be omitted.

  Furthermore, in the said embodiment, although the soft top roof was demonstrated, the roof 3 may be a hard top roof.

  As described above, the technology disclosed herein is useful for a detachable roof and a vehicle roof structure including the same.

1 Car body 2 Mounting block (Mounting part)
21 engaging hole (first receiving part)
22 Notch (second receiving part)
24 slope (guide section)
3 Removable roof 30 Cover cloth (roof body)
4 Frame 51 Lock pin (engagement part)
51d connecting hole 53 guide pin (positioning part)
55 Biasing spring (Biasing member)
7 restraint mechanism
77a connecting pin

Claims (6)

A vehicle roof structure comprising a mounting portion provided on a vehicle body and a detachable roof detachably attached to the mounting portion,
The detachable roof includes a roof main body, a frame provided on the roof main body and detachably attached to the attachment portion, a lock pin provided on the frame and engaged with the attachment portion, and the lock pin . A biasing member for biasing, and a restraining mechanism for restraining the lock pin ;
In the middle part of the lock pin, a long hole-like connecting hole extending in the longitudinal direction is formed,
The restraint mechanism has a pin inserted into the coupling hole, and the pin pushes one end of the coupling hole to advance the lock pin to a first position where the lock pin is engaged with the mounting portion, and is locked. And the lock pin is engaged with the mounting portion by pressing the other end of the connecting hole when the lock pin is constrained to the first position so that the lock pin is not retracted by the pin. a second constraint condition for constraining retracted to the second position by a and the lock pin to the unlocked state if is released into the second position so as not to move forward with the pin, the locking pin of the urging member A vehicle roof structure configured to be switched to an unconstrained state in which the lock pin is advanced to the first position by an urging force and the lock pin is not locked by the pin . The vehicle roof structure according to claim 1 ,
The attachment portion includes a first receiving portion that engages with the engaging portion, and a guide portion that guides the engaging portion to the first receiving portion,
The vehicle roof structure, wherein the guide portion guides the first receiving portion while retracting the engaging portion in the half-locked state toward the second position. The vehicle roof structure according to claim 2 ,
The roof body is formed of a flexible sheet,
The frame is provided to extend in the front-rear direction on both sides of the roof body in the vehicle width direction,
The detachable roof further includes a positioning portion provided on the frame for determining a position with respect to the vehicle body,
The attachment portion further includes a second receiving portion that engages with the positioning portion,
In a state where the positioning portion is engaged with the second receiving portion, the frame is rotated around a rotation axis extending in the front-rear direction so that a tension in the vehicle width direction outside is applied to the roof body. A vehicle roof structure in which the engaging portion in the locked state is guided by the guide portion and engages with the first receiving portion. A detachable roof that can be attached to and detached from the vehicle body,
The roof body,
A frame provided on the roof body and detachably attached to the vehicle body;
A lock pin provided on the frame and engaged with the vehicle body;
A biasing member that biases the lock pin ;
A restraint mechanism for restraining the lock pin ;
In the middle part of the lock pin, a long hole-like connecting hole extending in the longitudinal direction is formed,
The restraint mechanism has a pin inserted into the coupling hole, and the pin pushes one end of the coupling hole to advance the lock pin to a predetermined first position, thereby locking the lock pin. A first restrained state in which the pin is restrained to the first position so as not to be retracted by the pin, and the lock pin is moved from the first position to a predetermined second position by pressing the other end of the connecting hole. a second constraint condition to restrain and the lock pin to the unlocked state to the second position so as not to move forward by the pin is retracted, advancing the locking pin to the first position by the urging force of the urging member And a detachable roof configured to be switchable to an unconstrained state in which the lock pin is not locked by the pin and is in a half-locked state. The detachable roof according to claim 4 ,
The engaging portion is in the half-locked state when the frame is attached to the vehicle body, is in the locked state after the frame is disposed at a predetermined attachment position of the vehicle body, and is unlocked when the frame is removed from the vehicle body. Removable roof that is in a state. The detachable roof according to claim 5 ,
A positioning portion provided on the frame for determining a position relative to the vehicle body;
The roof body has flexibility and is formed of a substantially rectangular sheet,
The frame is provided along a pair of opposite edge portions of the roof body,
With the positioning portion engaged with the vehicle body, the frame is rotated around a rotation axis extending in the longitudinal direction so that tension on the outside of the vehicle width direction is applied to the roof body. A detachable roof in which the engaging portion engages with the vehicle body and the frame is attached to the vehicle body.

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