JP7272573B1 - Spoiler display board and automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

A spoiler-like display panel and an automobile capable of displaying an appropriate message in the surroundings when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while the automobile is being driven. SOLUTION: A spoiler-like display plate provided on the rear portion or the roof portion of an automobile 2, the spoiler position P1 being rotatably provided on the rear portion or the roof portion of the automobile 2 and functioning as a rear spoiler or a roof spoiler; a first display panel 10 which can selectively assume a display position P2 rotated from the spoiler position P1 and which displays a first message M1 toward at least the rear R of the vehicle 2 when in the display position P2; A second display panel 20 protrudes upward from the first display panel 10 at the display position P2 and displays a second message M2 toward at least the rear R of the automobile 2. - 特許庁[Selection drawing] Fig. 1

Description

The present invention relates to a spoiler-like display board and an automobile. More specifically, the present invention relates to a spoiler-like display panel and an automobile that can stop the automobile and display an appropriate message to the surroundings when an accident or the like occurs while driving the automobile or a sudden illness develops. .

<Patent Document 1> Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-24279 In Patent Document 1,
"We developed a rear spoiler with a triangular display panel, which is integrated into the rear spoiler at the rear of the car body, and which can be quickly displayed by pulling out the built-in triangular display panel in an emergency. The issue is to provide the
"In a rear spoiler with a retractable triangular display plate attached to the rear part of the vehicle body, the triangular display plate consists of a bottom side display plate and two oblique side display plates, and the bottom side display plate is placed in a recess provided on the upper surface of the rear spoiler. From the stored state in which it is folded almost flat, it rises from the upper surface of the rear spoiler at a substantially right angle to be in an upright state, and the two oblique side display plates are built in the cut part in the rear spoiler under the bottom side display plate in a vertical state. and pulled out obliquely upward of the rear spoiler with the ends on the opposite sides as fulcrums, and the respective free ends are fixed to each other, so that they are assembled in a substantially vertical triangular shape on the rear spoiler. It was constructed” (column of the same document [means for solving the problem])
A rear spoiler with a triangle display board is described.

However, this rear spoiler with display triangle can only display the display triangle and cannot display other messages.
In addition, since the display area is not large, the ability to draw attention to the surroundings is poor.

<Patent Document 2> JP-A-2-241883 In Patent Document 2,
"It consists of a spoiler body provided with a rising portion that is perpendicular to the direction of travel, a deceleration sensor that detects deceleration exceeding a predetermined value, and a drive unit that responds to the output of the deceleration sensor. The rising portion is caused to rise perpendicular to the ground surface when the driving portion responds to the output of the speed sensor, and the rising portion is positioned parallel to the ground surface when the driving portion is restored by stopping the output of the deceleration sensor. By providing a rear spoiler for a vehicle, and furthermore, by providing a display part with letters or electric lights on the lower surface of the rising part, we aimed to improve performance and prevent rear-end collisions in the case of sudden braking during high-speed driving. column of the document "Means to solve the problem")
A vehicle rear spoiler is described.

However, this vehicle rear spoiler is intended to prevent rear-end collision accidents, and the message displayed is "Sudden braking!" It is not suitable as a display to call attention to the surroundings in the event of a sudden illness or sudden illness.
Moreover, even if the display contents are changed, the display area is not large, so the ability to draw attention to the surroundings is poor.

Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-24279 JP-A-2-241883

The problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a spoiler-like display board and an automobile that can display an appropriate message around the vehicle when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while the automobile is being driven. .

In order to solve the above problems, the spoiler-like display board of the present invention includes:
A spoiler-shaped display plate provided at the rear of an automobile,
A spoiler position which is rotatably provided at the rear part of the automobile and which functions as a rear spoiler, and a display position which is rotated from the spoiler position to stand up can be selectively taken, and when in the display position the spoiler is directed at least to the rear of the automobile. a first display board displaying a first message;
a second display panel projecting upward from the first display panel in the display position and displaying a second message toward at least the rear of the vehicle;
characterized by comprising

With the above configuration, the spoiler-like display board of the present invention provides the following effects.
During normal operation of the automobile, the first display panel can be placed in the spoiler position and function as a rear spoiler. It should be noted that the second display plate does not protrude from the first display plate during normal operation.
On the other hand, in an emergency such as an accident or sudden illness, park the car in a safe place, raise the first display board from the spoiler position to the display position, and move the second display board to the first display. A first message can be displayed on the first display plate, and a second message can be displayed on the second display plate, each projecting upward from the plate and directed at least toward the rear of the vehicle.
Since the message can be displayed not only on the erected first display plate but also on the second display plate projecting upward from the first display plate, the display area can be widened and the message can be displayed on the first and second display plates respectively. An appropriate message can be displayed, and as a result, an appropriate message can be displayed in the surroundings to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.
As described above, according to the present invention, when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while driving an automobile, an appropriate message can be displayed in the surroundings to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.

Also, in order to solve the above problems, the spoiler-like display board of the present invention is:
A spoiler-shaped display plate provided on the roof of an automobile,
A spoiler position which is rotatably provided on the upper part of the roof of the automobile and functions as a roof spoiler, and a display position which is rotated from the spoiler position to stand up. a first display board displaying a first message;
a second display panel projecting upward from the first display panel at the display position and displaying a second message toward the front and rear of the automobile;
characterized by comprising

With the above configuration, the spoiler-like display board of the present invention provides the following effects.
During normal operation of the automobile, the first display panel can be placed in the spoiler position and function as a roof spoiler. It should be noted that the second display plate does not protrude from the first display plate during normal operation.
On the other hand, in an emergency such as an accident or sudden illness, park the car in a safe place, raise the first display board from the spoiler position to the display position, and move the second display board to the first display. A first message can be displayed on the first display plate, and a second message can be displayed on the second display plate, respectively, facing forward and rearward of the vehicle.
Since the message can be displayed not only on the erected first display plate but also on the second display plate projecting upward from the first display plate, the display area can be widened and the message can be displayed on the first and second display plates respectively. An appropriate message can be displayed, and as a result, an appropriate message can be displayed in the surroundings to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.
Moreover, according to the spoiler-like display plate of the present invention, since the message is displayed in front and rear of the vehicle by the first and second display plates on the roof of the automobile, the message is displayed in a wider range to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings. can do.
As described above, according to the present invention, when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while driving an automobile, an appropriate message can be displayed in the surroundings to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.

In this spoiler-like display board,
A rotation driving mechanism for rotating the first display plate and a projection mechanism for projecting the second display plate from the first display plate may be provided.
With this configuration, the first display panel can be automatically rotated and the second display panel can be automatically projected by the rotation driving mechanism and the projection mechanism, not manually.

In this spoiler-like display board,
The first display board and/or the second display board may comprise illumination means for illuminating the first message and/or the second message.
With this configuration, it is possible to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings by displaying an appropriate message to the surroundings even at night, by the lighting means.

In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the automobile of the present invention
It is characterized by having the spoiler-like display board as described above.
According to this automobile, when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while the automobile is being driven, an appropriate message can be displayed to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows the embodiment of the spoiler-like display board or motor vehicle which concerns on this invention, (a1) is a side view, (b1) is a rear view, (a2) is a side view which shows an operation state, (b2) is also a rear view figure. It is a figure which shows the spoiler-like display board or other embodiment of the motor vehicle which concerns on this invention, (a1) is a side view, (b1) is a rear view, (a2) is a side view which shows an operation state, (b2) is Rear view as well. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS It is a figure which shows embodiment of the spoiler-like display board which concerns on this invention, (a) is a side view, (b) is a rear view. It is a figure which shows the operation state of the same embodiment, (a) is a side view, (b) is a rear view. The back view which shows the modification of the same embodiment. The figure which shows an example of the block diagram of the same embodiment.

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment of a spoiler-like display panel or an automobile according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In each figure, the same reference numerals are given to the same or corresponding parts.

The spoiler-like display board 1 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1, 3 and 4 is
A spoiler-shaped display plate provided in the rear part 3 of the automobile 2,
A spoiler position P1 which is rotatably provided in the rear part 3 of the automobile 2 and functions as a rear spoiler, and a display position P2 which is rotated from the spoiler position P1 to stand up can be selectively taken. 2, a first display board 10 that displays a first message M1 toward at least the rear (in the direction of arrow R);
a second display panel 20 projecting upward from the first display panel 10 at the display position P2 and displaying a second message M2 toward at least the rear R of the automobile 2;
It has

Since it has the above structure, according to this spoiler-like display board 1, the following effects can be obtained.

During normal operation of the automobile 2, as shown in FIGS. 1(a1) and 1(b1), the first display panel 10 can be set to the spoiler position P1 to function as a rear spoiler. It should be noted that the second display panel 20 does not protrude from the first display panel 10 during normal operation.

On the other hand, in an emergency such as when an accident occurs or a sudden illness develops, as shown in FIGS. to the display position P2, the second display plate 20 is projected upward from the first display plate 10, and the first message M1 (for example, "police → ambulance") is displayed on the first display plate 10, and the second display A second message M2 (eg “SOS”) can be displayed on the boards 20, each directed at least toward the rear R of the vehicle 2. FIG.

Since the message can be displayed not only on the erected first display panel 10 but also on the second display panel 20 projecting upward from the first display panel 10, the display area can be widened and the first and second displays can be displayed. Appropriate messages M1 and M2 can be displayed on the boards 10 and 20, respectively, and as a result, the appropriate messages M1 and M2 can be displayed to the surrounding people to sufficiently draw their attention to the surroundings and following vehicles.

As described above, according to the spoiler-like display panel 1, when an accident occurs or a sudden illness develops while driving, an appropriate message is displayed in the surroundings to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings and following vehicles. can do.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the first and second display panels 10 and 20 are used to display the first and second messages M1 and M2 toward the rear R of the automobile 2. Alternatively, the first message M2 and/or the second message M2 may be displayed by the first display panel 10 and/or the second display panel 20 facing forward (in the direction of the arrow F). In particular, since the second display plate 20 is positioned above the first display plate 10, it can be visually recognized even from the front of the vehicle, and the message can be conveyed to people around the front of the vehicle and oncoming vehicles. can be done. Although FIG. (b2) shows the display state on the back side, the display state on the front side is the same.

The spoiler-like display board 1 of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 is
A spoiler-shaped display plate provided on the roof upper part 4 of the automobile 2,
A spoiler position P1 that is rotatably provided on the roof upper portion 4 of the automobile 2 and functions as a roof spoiler and a display position P2 that is rotated from the spoiler position P1 to stand up. A first display board 10 that displays a first message M1 toward the front F and rear R of the
a second display plate 20 projecting upward from the first display plate 10 at the display position P2 and displaying a second message M2 toward the front F and the rear R of the automobile 2;
It has

Since it has the above structure, according to this spoiler-like display board 1, the following effects can be obtained.

During normal operation of the automobile 2, the first display panel 10 in FIGS. 2(a1) and 2(b1) can be set to the spoiler position P1 to function as a roof spoiler. It should be noted that the second display panel 20 does not protrude from the first display panel 10 during normal operation.

On the other hand, in an emergency such as an accident or sudden illness, park the automobile 2 in a safe place and move the first display panel 10 to the spoiler position P1 as shown in FIGS. to the display position P2, the second display board 20 is projected upward from the first display board 10, the first message M1 is displayed on the first display board 10, and the second message M2 is displayed on the second display board 20. can be displayed toward the front F and the rear R of the automobile 2, respectively. Although FIG. (b2) shows the display state on the back side, the display state on the front side is the same.

Since the message can be displayed not only on the erected first display panel 10 but also on the second display panel 20 projecting upward from the first display panel 10, the display area can be widened and the first and second displays can be displayed. Appropriate messages M1 and M2 can be displayed on the board 20, respectively, and as a result, appropriate messages can be displayed to surrounding people to sufficiently draw their attention to the surroundings.

Moreover, according to the spoiler-like display panel 1, the messages M1 and M2 are displayed on the front and rear of the vehicle by the first and second display panels 20 on the roof of the automobile 2, so that the messages can be displayed in a wider range to It is possible to sufficiently call attention to cars and oncoming vehicles.

As described above, according to the spoiler-like display panel 1, when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while driving, an appropriate message is displayed in the surroundings to warn the surroundings, following vehicles, and oncoming vehicles. can be sufficiently evoked.

The means for rotating the first display panel 10 and the means for projecting the second display panel 20 from the first display panel 10 can be manually operated. A rotation driving mechanism 30 for rotating the first display panel 10 and a projecting mechanism 40 for projecting the second display panel 20 from the first display panel 10 are provided.

With this configuration, the first display panel 10 can be automatically rotated and the second display panel 20 can be automatically projected by the rotation driving mechanism 30 and the projection mechanism 40 instead of manually.

In this spoiler-like display board, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the first display board 10 and/or the second display board 20 are provided with illumination means 60 for illuminating the first message M1 and/or the second message M2. can be configured.

With this configuration, it is possible to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings by displaying appropriate messages M1 and M2 in the surroundings even at night by means of the lighting means 60 .
The lighting means 60 also serve as a warning light.

Both or one of the first and second display panels 10 and 20 can be composed of electronic display panels.
With this configuration, it is possible to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings by displaying appropriate messages M1 and M2 in the surroundings regardless of day or night.

For example, according to the automobile 2 equipped with the spoiler-like display panel 1 as shown in FIG. 1 or 2, when an accident or the like occurs or a sudden illness develops while the automobile is being driven, an appropriate message M1 is sent to the surroundings. , M2 can be displayed to sufficiently draw attention to the surroundings.

Further details are given below.
Both the first and second display plates 10 and 20 can be made of a suitable known material, such as synthetic resin (including FRP), metal, or the like. Moreover, at least the display surface of the message can be configured by a known electronic bulletin board.

Specific examples of the messages M1 and M2 include "SOS", "police→ambulance", "accident→police→ambulance", "vehicle failure→careful driving", "poor physical condition→ambulance", "malfunction→contact JAF", "Police → TEL" and the like can be mentioned.

An appropriate combination of these messages, for example, can be adopted as the messages M1 and M2. FIG. 1 shows an example in which "police→ambulance" is adopted as the first message M1 and "SOS" is adopted as the second message M2.

When the first and second display boards 10 and 20 are composed of electronic bulletin boards, the messages M1 and M2 to be displayed can be appropriate messages depending on the emergency situation at that time.
In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 6, display selection button switches 61 and 62 corresponding to the messages M1 and M2 are provided in the driver's cab of an automobile. Desired messages M1 and M2 can be displayed on the first and second display boards 10 and 20 through means 66. FIG.

In addition, using the known transmitting/receiving means (communication means) 68 provided in the automobile 2, a state corresponding to the turned-on button switch (for example, police, JAF, fire command center, etc.) automatically becomes communicable. You can also make At the same time, it is also possible to automatically transmit the location information by the GPS signal of the navigation system 69 provided in the automobile to the location corresponding to the button switch turned on.

Further, when one of the display selection button switches 61 and 62 is turned on, a known drive control means 63 for driving and controlling the rotation drive mechanism 30 for rotating the first display panel 10 and the first display panel 10 The second display panel 20 is projected after the first display panel 10 is rotated through a known driving control means 64 that drives and controls the projection mechanism 40 for projecting the second display panel 20 .
60B is a switch board, which can be composed of a known control unit for button switches.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the rotation drive mechanism 30 for rotating the first display panel 10 is
a vehicle body or base 31;
support plates 32, 32 which stand upright on the base portion 31 and support the left and right sides of the first display plate 10 (left and right when viewed from the traveling direction of the automobile; the same shall apply hereinafter) so as to be rotatable about the shaft 11;
a drive motor (stepping motor) 33 attached to the base portion 31 or one of the support plates 32 and driven and controlled by the drive control means 63;
A screw shaft (including a ball screw) 34 driven by this motor,
a slider 35 that is axially moved by being threadedly coupled with the screw shaft 34;
A link 36 connecting the slider 35 and the first display panel 10 is provided.
In this embodiment, the screw shaft 34, the slider 35, and the link 36 are provided as a left and right pair (FIG. 3(b)). It is designed to be linked.

The rotary drive mechanism 30 operates as follows.
As shown by solid lines in FIG. 3(a), when the screw shaft 34 is rotated in the forward direction by driving the motor 33 from the state where the first display plate 10 is at the spoiler position P1, the slider 35 is moved backward (in the direction of the arrow R). , and the first display panel 10 rotates due to the interlocking action of the link 36 and stands up to the display position P2. When the screw shaft 34 is reversed, each member returns to its original position.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the projecting mechanism 40 for projecting the second display panel 20 from the first display panel 10 includes:
guide portions (guide grooves in the figure) 12, 12 provided on the left and right sides of the first display panel 10 for slidably guiding the left and right sides of the second display panel 20;
racks 21, 21 provided on the left and right sides of the second display plate 20;
A dual-axis motor (stepping motor) 13 provided at the rear (upper portion in the standing state) of the first display panel 10 and driven and controlled by the drive control means 64;
Pinions 15, 15 which are driven by the dual-shaft motor 13 via shafts 14, 14 and mesh with the racks 21, 21 are provided.

This projecting mechanism 40 operates as follows.
As shown by the phantom lines in FIG. 3A, when the motor 13 rotates forward from the state where the first display plate 10 is at the display position P2 and the pinions 15, 15 rotate forward, the racks 21, 21 and the second display plate 10 rotate forward. The display board 20 moves upward and protrudes upward from the first display board 10 . When the motor 13 reverses, each member returns to its original position.

For example, the illumination means 60 for illuminating the first message M1 and/or the second message M2 of the first display board 10 and/or the second display board 20 shown in FIG. be able to.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention. for example,

If the rotation of the first display panel 10 and the sliding of the second display panel 20 are performed manually, these panels can be provided with a battery for the lighting means (or light emitting means) 60 .
In the case of manual operation, the upper portion 25 of the second display panel 20 is used as a finger hook.
In the case of manual operation, a known appropriate locking mechanism is provided between the base portion 31 or the support plate 32 and the first display plate 10 and between the first display plate 10 and the second display plate 20 .

Appropriate shapes can be adopted for the first and second display panels 10 and 20 as long as the functions of the present invention are not impaired.

1: Spoiler-like display plate 10: First display plate 20: Second display plate 30: Rotating drive mechanism 40: Protruding mechanism 60: Lighting means

Claims (5)

A spoiler-shaped display plate provided at the rear of an automobile (2),
A spoiler position (P1) that is rotatably provided at the rear part of the automobile (2) and functions as a rear spoiler, and a display position (P2) that is rotated and erected from the spoiler position (P1) can be selectively taken, a first display panel (10) displaying a first message (M1) towards at least the rear (R) of the vehicle (2) when in the display position (P2);
a second display panel (20) projecting upward from the first display panel (10) at the display position (P2) and displaying a second message (M2) toward at least the rear (R) of the vehicle (2);
A spoiler-like display board comprising: A spoiler-shaped display plate provided on the upper part of the roof of an automobile (2),
A spoiler position (P1) that is rotatably provided on the roof of an automobile (2) and functions as a roof spoiler, and a display position (P2) that is rotated and erected from the spoiler position (P1). a first display panel (10) displaying a first message (M1) towards the front (F) and rear (R) of the vehicle (2) when in position (P2);
A second display board (10) projecting upward from the first display board (10) at the display position (P2) and displaying a second message (M2) toward the front (F) and rear (R) of the vehicle (2). 20) and
A spoiler-like display board comprising: In claim 1 or 2,
A rotation drive mechanism (30) for rotating the first display panel (10) and a projection mechanism (40) for projecting the second display panel (20) from the first display panel (10). A spoiler-like display board characterized by In claim 1 or 2,
CHARACTERIZED IN THAT said first sign (10) and/or second sign (20) comprises illumination means (60) for illuminating the first message (M1) and/or the second message (M2). Spoiler display board. An automobile comprising the spoiler-like display panel according to claim 1 or 2.

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