JP7382819B2 - vehicle - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a vehicle.

Patent Document 1 discloses a golf cart having a frame that supports a roof.

Special Publication No. 2002-532215

In a vehicle such as that disclosed in Patent Document 1, for example, when getting on or off the vehicle, an occupant may get wet due to rainwater dripping from the roof. Therefore, it is preferable that the occupant can smoothly get on and off the vehicle.

One of the objects of the present disclosure is to provide a vehicle that is easy to get on and off.

(1) The vehicle proposed in the present disclosure includes a driver's seat, a rear seat located behind the driver's seat, a roof support frame that supports a roof covering the driver's seat and the rear seat, and a roof support frame that supports a roof covering the driver's seat and the rear seat, and a first support frame that supports a first end of the roof support frame; and a second end of the roof support frame that is located opposite to the first end in the vehicle width direction and is located below the first support frame. It has a second support frame for supporting the roof, and an entrance for the rear seat provided below the first end of the roof support frame. According to this vehicle, the entrance can be widened, making it easy to get on and off the vehicle.

(2) In the vehicle described in (1), the first support frame includes a first column extending in the vertical direction, and the second support frame extends in the vertical direction, and the upper end thereof includes the first support column extending in the vertical direction. It is preferable to include a second support provided below the upper end of the first support. According to this, the entrance can be made wider, making it easier to get on and off the vehicle.

(3) The vehicle according to (1) or (2) may have a roof that is supported by the roof support frame so that its upper surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. According to this, when the occupant gets on and off the vehicle through the entrance/exit, it is suppressed that the occupant gets wet due to rainwater or the like.

(4) In the vehicle described in (3), the roof may be removably supported by the roof support frame. According to this, it is possible to realize a vehicle that is suitable for the weather, the purpose of use, etc.

(5) The vehicle according to any one of (1) to (4) has a door for opening and closing the entrance/exit, and the upper end of the door with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is It is preferable that the roof support frame is located below half the height of the first end of the roof support frame. According to this, breathability is improved.

(6) In the vehicle described in (5), it is preferable that a first ventilation area is formed between the upper end of the door and the first end of the roof support frame in the vertical direction. According to this, breathability is improved.

(7) In the vehicle according to (5) or (6), the roof support frame has a side wall that is provided below the second end of the roof support frame and that restricts the getting on and off of the passenger, and the side wall is provided below the second end of the roof support frame, and The upper end of the side wall may be located above half the height of the second end of the roof support frame with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body.

(8) In the vehicle according to (7), a second ventilation area is formed between the upper end of the side wall and the second end of the roof support frame in the vertical direction, and the second ventilation area is It is narrower than the first ventilation area.

(9) In the vehicle according to any one of (5) to (8), the door may be a sliding door that moves in the front-rear direction. According to this, the entrance and exit can be made wider in the front and rear directions.

(10) The vehicle according to (9) includes a lock portion that restricts movement of the sliding door, and a third support that supports the lock portion, and the lock portion is arranged with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. The upper end may be located below half the height of the first end of the roof support frame with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. According to this, breathability is improved.

(11) In the vehicle described in (9) or (10), the sliding door includes a front sliding door that opens and closes the entrance to the driver's seat, and a rear sliding door that opens and closes the entrance to the rear seat. It is good to include the door and. According to this, the width of the entrance/exit in the longitudinal direction can be increased.

(12) In the vehicle according to any one of (1) to (11), the steering wheel provided in front of the driver's seat, the bumper provided in the front part of the vehicle body, and the front part of the vehicle body comprising: It has a nose part provided above a bumper, and the upper surface of the said nose part is preferably located below the upper end of the said steering wheel. According to this, it is possible to suppress a decrease in forward visibility seen from the driver.

(13) In the vehicle according to (12), the exterior of the nose portion may be made of a softer material than the exterior of the bumper. According to this, external shocks can be absorbed.

(14) In the vehicle according to (12) or (13), the vehicle has a dashboard that is provided in front of the driver's seat and behind the nose part, and includes a top plate, and the upper surface of the nose part is preferably located on substantially the same plane as the top surface of the top plate. According to this, the interior of the vehicle and the exterior of the vehicle are visually recognized as being continuous at the front of the vehicle, giving the occupants a sense of openness.

(15) The vehicle according to any one of (1) to (14) preferably has a tail section that is provided at the rear of the vehicle body and is driven according to information regarding the situation inside the vehicle. According to this, the situation inside the vehicle can be reported to the outside of the vehicle.

(16) In the vehicle according to any one of (1) to (15), the end surface in the front-rear direction of the seating surface of the rear seat has an area that increases from the center to the end in the vehicle width direction. It is better if it is slanted so that it becomes larger. According to this, the eyes of passengers sitting in the rear seats are directed inward, making it easier to communicate inside the vehicle.

(17) The vehicle according to any one of (1) to (16) preferably has a maximum speed of less than 20 kilometers per hour.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle viewed diagonally from above and to the rear left. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle with the roof removed, viewed diagonally from above and to the rear left. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle viewed diagonally from above and to the rear left, with the vehicle body frame omitted. FIG. 2 is a front view of the vehicle seen from the front. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the vehicle as seen from the rear. FIG. 3 is a left side view of the vehicle when viewed from the left. FIG. 3 is a left side view of the vehicle with the sliding door open, seen from the left. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the vehicle with the sliding door open, viewed diagonally from above and to the rear left. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line IX-IX in FIG. 8. FIG. FIG. 3 is a right side view of the vehicle when viewed from the right. FIG. 3 is a top view of the interior of the vehicle seen from above. FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view of the vehicle seen diagonally from above and to the front left. FIG. 3 is a top view of the vehicle seen from above. FIG. 7 is a rear view of a vehicle according to a first modification as seen from the rear. FIG. 7 is a front view of a vehicle according to a second modification seen from the front.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention (hereinafter also referred to as the present embodiment) will be described below with reference to the drawings. This embodiment is to be understood as an example, and the invention is not limited to the drawings and the embodiments described below. Other embodiments having similar or similar advantages to this embodiment are within the scope of the invention.

In the following explanation and each figure, the front is indicated by Y1, the rear is indicated by Y2, the left is indicated by X1, the right is indicated by X2, the upper part is indicated by Z1, and the lower part is indicated by Z2. Note that these directions are the directions seen from the driver riding in the vehicle 1. Further, the right side X1 and the left side X2 are in the vehicle width direction.

[Overview of overall vehicle configuration]
First, an overview of the overall configuration of the vehicle 1 of this embodiment will be explained. The vehicle 1 is a low-speed automobile called LSM (Low Speed Mobility) or the like, which runs at a maximum speed of less than 20 km/h. The vehicle 1 may be an electric vehicle or an engine vehicle. Furthermore, the vehicle 1 may be a vehicle that travels in response to a driver's operation, or may be a self-driving vehicle that travels automatically without relying on human operations. Note that the maximum speed of the vehicle 1 is not limited to less than 20 km per hour, and may be a vehicle that travels at a speed comparable to that of a passenger car.

Vehicle 1 has front wheels 2 and rear wheels 3. The front wheels 2 are provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle 1, and the rear wheels 3 are also provided on the left and right sides of the vehicle 1. The vehicle 1 also includes a driver's seat 4A on which the driver sits, a second seat (rear seat) 4B located behind the driver's seat 4A, and a third seat (rear seat) 4C located behind the second seat 4B. are doing.

In front of the driver's seat 4A, a steering wheel 6, a dashboard 20 to which various instruments such as a speedometer and a tachometer are mounted, etc. are preferably arranged.

[Vehicle frame]
The configuration of the vehicle body frame F will be described mainly with reference to FIG. 2. The vehicle 1 has a body frame F. The vehicle body frame F includes at least a first support frame F1, a second support frame F2, and a roof support frame FR. In the following description, the main body portion of the vehicle 1 to which the body frame F is attached will be simply referred to as the "vehicle body." In FIG. 3, illustration of the vehicle body frame F is omitted, and only the vehicle body is illustrated.

[Vehicle frame: first support frame and second support frame]
The first support frame F1 includes a front column F11, a rear column F12, and a left frame F13, and supports the left end (first end) of the roof support frame FR. The front strut F11 and the rear strut F12 are fixed to the vehicle body. Further, the front strut F11 and the rear strut F12 extend in the vertical direction, and their heights define the height of the left end of the roof support frame FR.

The second support frame F2 includes a front strut F21, a rear strut F22, and a right frame F23, and supports the right end (the second end located opposite to the left end in the vehicle width direction) of the roof support frame FR. ing. The front strut F21 and the rear strut F22 are fixed to the vehicle body. Further, the front strut F21 and the rear strut F22 extend in the vertical direction, and their heights define the height of the right end of the roof support frame FR.

In this specification, the left end and right end of the roof support frame FR are used to mean not only the ends in the vehicle width direction but also the ends in the vehicle width direction. That is, as shown in FIG. 2, the first support frame F1 may support a position closer to the center by a predetermined distance from the left end of the roof support frame FR. Similarly, the second support frame F2 may support a position closer to the center by a predetermined distance from the right end of the roof support frame FR.

The front strut F11 is provided at the front left portion of the vehicle body, and the front strut F21 is provided at the front right portion of the vehicle body. Further, the front strut F11 and the front strut F21 are provided at the same position in the front-rear direction.

The rear strut F12 is provided at the left rear portion of the vehicle body, and the rear strut F22 is provided at the right rear portion. Further, the rear strut F12 and the rear strut F22 are provided at the same position in the front-rear direction.

The left frame F13 extends in the front-rear direction so as to span the upper end of the front strut F11 and the upper end of the rear strut F12.

The right frame F23 extends in the front-rear direction so as to span the upper end of the front strut F21 and the upper end of the rear strut F22.

In addition, in this specification, the "upper end" of the front strut F11, the front strut F21, the rear strut F21, and the rear strut F22 is used to mean not only the upper end in the vertical direction but also the part that includes the upper end. do.

The vehicle body frame F further includes a front frame F31 that extends in the vehicle width direction so as to span the upper end of the front strut F11 and the upper end of the front strut F21, and a front frame F31 that spans the upper end of the rear strut F12 and the upper end of the rear strut F22. and a rear frame F32 extending in the vehicle width direction.

The left frame F13, the right frame F23, the front frame F31, and the rear frame F32 are connected to each other and form a rectangle when viewed from above.

[Vehicle frame: Roof support frame]
The roof support frame FR is a frame that supports the roof 10. The roof support frame FR includes a left frame FR1 and a right frame FR2 that extend in the front-rear direction, and a plurality of connection frames FR3 that extend in the vehicle width direction and connect the left frame FR1 and the right frame FR2.

Although FIG. 1 and other figures show an example in which the left frame FR1, right frame FR2, and connecting frame FR3 are integrally formed of one member, the present invention is not limited to this, and each of these frames may be constructed separately. They may be connected to each other. Further, the number of connection frames FR3 is not limited to the illustrated example, and an appropriate number may be provided depending on the length of the vehicle 1 in the longitudinal direction and the weight of the roof 10.

The roof support frame FR is fixed to the left frame F13 and the right frame F23. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the roof support frame FR may be fixed to the upper ends of the front struts F11 and F12 and the upper ends of the rear struts F21 and F22.

Note that the roof support frame FR is not limited to being separate from the first support frame F1 and the second support frame F2, but may be configured integrally with the first support frame F1 and the second support frame F2. It's okay.

In this embodiment, the second support frame F2 supports the roof support frame FR below the first support frame F1. That is, the upper ends of the front strut F21 and the rear strut F22 are located lower than the upper ends of the front strut F11 and the rear strut F12. Note that the upper end of each support column is covered by the roof 10 in a state where the roof 10 is supported by the roof support frame FR. In FIGS. 4 and 5, the upper ends of the columns that are covered and hidden by the roof 10 are indicated by broken lines. Further, in FIGS. 4 and 5, E1 indicates the upper ends of the front column F11 and the rear column F12, and E2 indicates the upper ends of the front column F21 and the rear column F22.

The roof 10 is supported by the roof support frame FR so that its upper surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the roof 10 is supported by the roof support frame FR so as to be inclined so that the height decreases from left to right. The upper surface of the roof 10 is not limited to a flat surface, but may be a curved surface. The slope may be formed so that the second end (right side) is lower than the first end (left side) as a whole in the vehicle width direction, for example, a part has a structure like a rain gutter. You can leave it there.

The roof 10 is preferably capable of being attached to and removed from the roof support frame FR. By appropriately replacing the roof 10, it is possible to realize a vehicle 1 that is suitable for the weather, intended use, and the like. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the vehicle 1 may be driven without the roof 10 attached. When the roof 10 is not attached, the ventilation inside the car is improved, and the occupants inside the car can feel a sense of openness.

Note that since the vehicle 1 is a low-speed vehicle, there is a low possibility that a large wind pressure will be applied to the roof 10. Therefore, it is not necessary to firmly fix the roof 10 to the roof support frame FR, and the roof 10 can be easily fixed to the roof support frame FR. For example, the roof 10 may be fixed to the roof support frame FR by tying a string provided on the roof 10 to the roof support frame FR.

Note that the roof 10 may be of any type as long as it suppresses rain and wind from entering the vehicle interior from the outside. For example, the roof 10 is not limited to a rigid body such as metal, but may be an air mat (inflator mat), cloth, vinyl, or the like. The lighter the weight of the roof 10 supported by the roof support frame FR, the easier it is for the user to attach and remove it.

Moreover, the roof 10 is preferably supported by the roof support frame FR so as to cover the driver's seat 4A, the second seat 4B, and the third seat 4C. Note that "covering" is not limited to completely covering the upper part of each sheet. That is, the roof 10 may have a partial opening and the sheet may be partially uncovered.

[Getting on/off]
A passenger entrance B is formed below the left end of the roof support frame FR. That is, the entrance B is formed on the left side of the vehicle 1 where the height of the roof support frame FR is high. Therefore, the width of the entrance B in the height direction is wide, making it easy for passengers to get on and off the vehicle.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4, 5, etc., the roof 10 is supported by the roof support frame FR in an inclined manner so that the height decreases from left to right. Therefore, in the case of rainy weather, rainwater flows along the upper surface of the roof 10 from the left to the right. In the configuration of this embodiment, rainwater flows along the upper surface of the roof 10 from the left side where the entrance B is formed to the right side where the entrance B is not formed. Therefore, when the occupant gets on and off the vehicle through the entrance/exit B, the occupant is prevented from getting wet due to rainwater dripping from the roof 10.

Further, for example, when the roof 10 is made of a vinyl material or the like, rainwater tends to accumulate on the upper surface of the roof 10, and the weight of the upper part of the vehicle 1 may increase due to the accumulated rainwater. In the configuration of this embodiment, since rainwater falls from the right side of the roof 10, accumulation of rainwater on the roof 10 is suppressed. As a result, the weight of the upper part of the vehicle 1 is prevented from increasing.

[Sliding door]
The configuration of the sliding door 30 will be described below mainly with reference to FIGS. 6 to 9. The vehicle 1 has a sliding door 30 that opens and closes the entrance B. The sliding door 30 includes a front sliding door 30F that opens and closes the front entrance BF to the driver's seat 4A, and a rear sliding door 30R that opens and closes the rear entrance BR to the third seat 4C.

FIG. 6 shows a state in which the entrance/exit B is closed by the sliding door 30, and FIGS. 7 and 8 show a state in which the entrance/exit B is opened.

The front sliding door 30F includes a lower part 31F, an upper part 32F, and a front connecting part 33F and a rear connecting part 34F that connect the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F.

The lower portion 31F includes a plurality of plates 31Fa extending in the front-rear direction. Although FIG. 6 and the like show an example in which four plates 31Fa are arranged side by side, the present invention is not limited to this.

The board 31Fa is preferably made of wood, for example. Thereby, the weight of the front sliding door 30F can be reduced compared to the case where the plate 31Fa is made of metal or the like. Further, the plurality of plates 31Fa are provided spaced apart from each other in the vertical direction. That is, the plurality of plates 31Fa are provided with gaps between them. In this way, the front sliding door 30F is lighter because the lower part 31F has the gap. Furthermore, since the lower portion 31F has a gap, ventilation inside the vehicle can be improved.

By adopting the lightweight configuration as described above, the burden on the occupant when opening and closing the front sliding door 30F is reduced. Furthermore, when the front sliding door 30F is an automatic door, if the front sliding door 30F is lightweight, the driving force required to move the front sliding door 30F can be reduced.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the vehicle 1 includes a plurality of plates 31Fb provided at the same height as each of the plurality of plates 31Fa. The plate 31Fb is fixed to the vehicle body in front and to the right of the front sliding door 30F with the front entrance BF closed. In this way, by providing the plate 31Fb at a position shifted from the plate 31Fa in the vehicle width direction, the appearance becomes three-dimensional when the vehicle 1 is viewed from the left, and the design is improved. Further, by making the board 31Fa and the board 31Fb have a wood grain pattern, the design can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper part 32F preferably has a longer length in the front-rear direction than the plate 31Fa. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the front end E3 of the upper part 32F is preferably located at least further forward than the front end E41 of the steering wheel 6 when the front sliding door 30F is closed. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the front sliding door 30F is open, the front end E3 of the upper part 32F is located further forward than the front end E42 of the vehicle body (in this embodiment, the front end of the bumper 70, which will be described later). Good location. In this way, by increasing the length of the upper part 32F, when the vehicle 1 is stopped and a person outside the vehicle has a conversation with a person inside the vehicle, the person outside the vehicle can use the upper part 32F as a handrail. I can do it. Note that the exterior of the upper portion 32F is preferably made of a soft material such as urethane.

The front connecting part 33F and the rear connecting part 34F extend in the vertical direction and connect the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F so that the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F are spaced apart in the vertical direction. That is, the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F are provided with a gap between them. In this way, the front sliding door 30F is lightweight because of the gap between the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F. Further, by providing a gap between the lower part 31F and the upper part 32F, ventilation inside the vehicle can be improved.

Moreover, the sliding door 30 is provided so as to form a ventilation area V1 between it and the left end of the roof support frame FR. The ventilation region V1 is an opening formed between the upper end of the sliding door 30 and the left end of the roof support frame FR in the vertical direction. Note that the ventilation area V1 is an area including the entrance B.

As shown in FIG. 6, the upper end E5 of the sliding door 30 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is at the height of the left end E6 of the roof support frame FR (hidden by the roof 10 in FIG. 6) with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. It is located below half of the Note that the bottom surface of the vehicle body is the lower end surface of the vehicle body excluding the wheels. Further, the upper ends of the sliding door 30 are the upper ends of the upper parts 32F and 32R.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper end E5 of the sliding door 30 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is located lower than the upper end E7 of the steering wheel 6 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body.

By providing the upper end E5 of the sliding door 30 at a lower position in this way, the ventilation area V1 can be widened. This improves ventilation inside the vehicle and gives passengers a sense of openness. Further, by providing the upper end E5 of the sliding door 30 at a low position, visibility to the left as viewed from the driver is improved.

As described above, the vehicle 1 with good ventilation can be realized by forming the ventilation region V1 and the like. As a result, it is possible to reduce the chances of using air conditioning equipment, etc., and it is possible to suppress power consumption.

The vehicle 1 also has a support column F33. As shown in FIG. 8 and the like, the support column F33 is preferably fixed to a frame or the like that supports the seat on the inside of the sliding door 30 in the vehicle width direction. Moreover, a lock part F331 having a door striker is attached to the upper part of the support column F33. Further, the lock portion F331 is provided at a position close to the rear end of the front sliding door 30F when the front sliding door 30F is closed. Further, it is preferable that a door lever (not shown) or the like is attached to the rear part of the front sliding door 30F. The relative movement of the front sliding door 30F with respect to the lock portion F331 may be restricted by the operation of the door lever by the occupant.

The height of the upper end of the lock portion F331 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is preferably approximately the same as the height of the upper end E5 of the sliding door 30 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. That is, the upper part of the lock part F331 is preferably the ventilation area V1. In addition, in this embodiment, although the example in which the lock part F331 is attached to the upper part of the support|pillar F33 is shown, it is not restricted to this. For example, the strut F33 may have the same height as the front strut F11, etc., and the lock portion F331 may be attached to the strut F33 below the upper portion of the strut F33.

Note that since the rear sliding door 30R has a symmetrical shape to the front sliding door 30F with the pillar F33 as the center, a detailed explanation of its configuration will be omitted. In addition, in each structure with which the rear sliding door 30R is provided, let us use the code|symbol which replaced the code|symbol "F" attached|subjected to each structure with the front sliding door 30F with "R".

FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along the line IX--IX shown in FIG. That is, FIG. 9 is a sectional view taken along a cut plane passing through the rear connecting portion 34R of the rear sliding door 30R. In addition, in the cross-sectional view of FIG. 9, hatching is omitted to avoid complicating the drawing.

As shown in FIG. 9, the rear sliding door 30R is movably supported by the vehicle body via a rail structure 40. The rail structure 40 includes an inner part 41 that is fixed to the rear sliding door 30R and extends in the front-rear direction, and an outer part 42 that is fixed to the vehicle body and extends in the front-rear direction. The rear sliding door 30R is movable in the front-rear direction in a region corresponding to the length of the outer portion 42.

Furthermore, the rail structure 40 includes a ball that rotates as the inner part 41 and the outer part 42 move relative to each other. A plurality of balls are provided side by side in the front-back direction. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the rail structure 40 is preferably provided in each of the lower part 31R and the upper part 32R. Further, it is preferable that the front sliding door 30F is also movably supported by the vehicle body via a similar rail structure.

In this embodiment, since the sliding door 30 is employed, the width of the entrance/exit in the front-rear direction can be increased. However, the door that opens and closes the entrance/exit B is not limited to a sliding door, and may be a rotating door or the like.

[Right side wall of vehicle body]
FIG. 10 is a side view of the vehicle viewed from the right. The vehicle 1 has a right side wall 50 on its right side. The right side wall 50 restricts passengers from getting on and off the vehicle 1 from the right side, and is fixed to the vehicle body. The right side wall 50 has approximately the same appearance as when the entrance B is closed by the front sliding door 30F and the rear sliding door 30R described above.

Specifically, the right side wall 50 has a lower part 51 including a plurality of plates 51a, an upper part 52, and a front connecting part 53 and a rear connecting part 54 that connect the lower part 51 and the upper part.

The plurality of plates 51a are arranged vertically and spaced apart from each other. That is, the plurality of plates 51a are provided with gaps between them. Moreover, the front connecting part 53 and the rear connecting part 54 extend in the vertical direction, and connect the lower part 51 and the upper part 52 so that the lower part 51 and the upper part 52 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. That is, the lower part 51 and the upper part 52 are provided with a gap between them. In this way, the right side wall 50 is lightweight and has good ventilation.

Moreover, the right side wall 50 is provided so as to form a ventilation area V2 between it and the right end of the roof support frame FR. The ventilation region V2 is an opening formed between the upper end of the right side wall 50 and the right end of the roof support frame FR in the vertical direction.

As shown in FIG. 10, the upper end E8 of the right side wall 50 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is equal to the height of the right end E9 of the roof support frame FR with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body (<the height of the left end E6 shown in FIG. 6). It is located above the halfway point. Therefore, the ventilation area V2 is narrower than the above-mentioned ventilation area V1. That is, the left side of the vehicle 1 has better visibility than the right side. For example, in areas where left-hand driving is adopted, such as in Japan, the left side of the vehicle 1 is the sidewalk. In the vehicle 1, since the ventilation area V1 on the sidewalk side is relatively wide, the occupants inside the vehicle can easily communicate with people walking on the sidewalk.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a cup holder 120 is attached to the right side wall 50. Specifically, the cup holder 120 is fixed to the upper part 52 of the right side wall 50. Since the right side wall 50 does not move like the sliding door 30, the posture of the container accommodated in the cup holder 120 is stabilized.

In addition, in this embodiment, although the example in which the entrance/exit is not provided on the right side of the vehicle 1 was shown, it is not limited to this. That is, instead of the right side wall 50, a door similar to the front sliding door 30F and the rear sliding door 30R may be provided. Alternatively, a side wall may be provided on the left side of the vehicle 1, and an entrance/exit may be provided only on the right side.

[Sheet]
Mainly referring to FIG. 11, details of the configuration of the seat provided in the vehicle will be described. FIG. 11 is a top view of the interior of the vehicle viewed from above.

The second seat 4B has a seat cushion 41B including a seat surface, and a seat back 42B. The seat back 42B is supported by an arm 45B (see FIG. 7) so as to be movable between the front end and the rear end of the seat cushion 41B. FIG. 11 shows a state in which the seat back 42B is placed on the front end of the seat cushion 41B. On the other hand, FIG. 7 and the like show a state in which the seat back 42B is disposed on the rear end of the seat cushion 41B.

Further, the third seat 4C has a seat cushion 41C including a seat surface, and a seat back 42C. As shown in FIG. 11, the end surface 41Ce of the seat surface of the third seat 4C in the front-rear direction may be inclined so that the area of the seat surface increases from the center to the end in the vehicle width direction. As a result, the line of sight of the person sitting in the third seat 4C is directed toward the inside of the vehicle, making it easier to communicate within the vehicle. Further, when a person sitting in the second seat 4B and a person sitting in the third seat 4C face each other, it is possible to avoid excessively matching the line of sight with the person sitting opposite to each other.

Note that the number and arrangement of sheets are not limited to what is illustrated. For example, either the second seat 4B or the third seat 4C may be eliminated and a cargo platform or the like may be provided instead.

[Dashboard]
The details of the dashboard 20 will be explained mainly with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. In this embodiment, the part that is arranged in front of and around the driver's seat 4A and constitutes the interior of the vehicle will be referred to as a "dashboard."

Dashboard 20 includes a top plate 21 at its top. The top surface of the top plate 21 is preferably parallel to a horizontal plane. Thereby, the driver can use the top plate 21 as a stand or the like on which to place a portable device or the like. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, the top plate 21 includes a front top plate 211 provided in front of the steering wheel 6, and a right top plate 212 provided on the right side of the steering wheel 6 and the driver seat 4A. including. The right top plate 212 extends rearward from the right side of the front top plate 211. That is, the top plate 21 has a substantially L-shape when viewed from above. In this way, the top surface of the top plate 21 has a large area, making it convenient for the driver to use.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12 and the like, the upper surface of the top plate 21 is located below the upper end of the upper part 52 of the right side wall 50. As described above, since the top plate 21 is located at a relatively low position, it is convenient for the driver to use.

Further, in the illustrated example, a monitor 23 is provided on the front top plate 211. The monitor 23 is provided so as to protrude from the upper surface of the front top plate 211. Further, the monitor 23 is provided so as to face rearward and diagonally upward so that the driver can see it (see FIGS. 1, 12, etc.).

[Nose part]
The nose portion 60 will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. 7 and 12. FIG. 12 is an enlarged perspective view of the vehicle viewed diagonally from above and to the front left. In addition, in FIG. 12, some illustrations, such as front window FW1, are omitted.

The vehicle 1 includes a bumper 70 provided at the front of the vehicle body, and a nose portion 60 provided above the bumper 70 at the front of the vehicle body.

The bumper 70 protects the vehicle body by cushioning the impact when the vehicle body collides with an obstacle, etc., and is preferably made of a material having a certain degree of hardness. For example, the bumper 70 may have an exterior made of metal, resin, or the like. Further, the bumper 70 may have a built-in impact detection switch, and when the vehicle body collides with an obstacle or the like, the impact detection switch may detect the impact and the vehicle 1 may automatically stop. Further, a license plate 71 is attached to the front part of the bumper 70.

On the other hand, the nose portion 60 is provided to constitute a part of the exterior of the vehicle body from the viewpoint of design. Therefore, the nose portion 60 does not need to have a mechanical function. Since the vehicle 1 is a low-speed vehicle as described above, it is assumed that a person outside the vehicle approaches the vehicle 1 in order to communicate with a person inside the vehicle and a person outside the vehicle. Therefore, the nose portion 60, which constitutes a part of the exterior of the vehicle body, is preferably made of a soft material. The exterior of the nose portion 60 may be made of at least a softer material than the exterior of the bumper 70, such as urethane.

In addition, since the nose portion 60 is located in front of the driver's seat 4A, if the amount of forward protrusion is large or the nose portion 60 is located at a high position, it will enter the driver's field of vision, and the driver will be able to see the front part of the nose part 60. There is a risk that visibility may deteriorate.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper surface E10 of the nose portion 60 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is located below the upper end E7 of the steering wheel 6. Further, the amount of forward protrusion of the nose portion 60 is made smaller than the amount of forward protrusion of the bumper 70.

Furthermore, the upper surface E10 of the nose portion 60 is positioned on substantially the same plane as the upper surface of the top plate 21 of the dashboard 20. As a result, the interior and exterior of the vehicle appear to be continuous at the front of the vehicle 1, giving the occupants a sense of openness.

A front window FW1 is provided between the front end of the top plate 21 and the rear end of the nose portion 60. The front window FW1 is preferably fixed to the front strut F11 and the front strut F21. Furthermore, the vehicle 1 further includes a left front window FW2 and a right front window FW3. The left front window FW2 is fixed to the left frame F13 and the vehicle body. The right front window FW3 is fixed to the right frame F23 and the vehicle body. In this way, by providing the window so as to surround the front of the driver's seat 4A, it is possible to prevent the driver from getting wet even in rainy weather. Additionally, an electronic signboard or the like may be provided at each front window.

[Roof example]
As described above, since the roof 10 is supported at an angle with respect to the horizontal plane, the upper surface of the roof 10 is visible when the vehicle 1 is viewed from the right side. For example, advertisements, objects, etc. may be provided on the upper surface of the roof 10. A person viewing the vehicle 1 from the right side will see these advertisements and objects. Since the upper surface of the roof 10 has a relatively large area among the exterior surfaces of the vehicle 1, it is effective to place advertisements, objects, etc. thereon in terms of advertising effects and improving aesthetics.

Further, for example, a solar panel may be provided on the upper surface of the roof 10. In this case, for example, the vehicle 1 may be parked in a parking lot so that the power generation surface of the solar panel faces south, where it can easily receive sunlight. In addition, when the vehicle 1 is an electric vehicle, the solar panel is preferably one that supplies the electric power necessary for the vehicle 1 to travel. Alternatively, the solar panel may supply power necessary for charging various portable devices used in the vehicle.

In FIG. 13, as an example, a vehicle 1 is shown in which a solar panel 101 and an advertising signboard 102 are provided on the upper surface of a roof 10. As shown in FIG. 13, the characters on the advertising signboard 102 are preferably arranged in a direction that allows them to be read when viewed from the right.

[First modification: Tail part]
Next, a first modification of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 14. The vehicle 1 of the first modification has a tail portion 80. Note that the other configurations are the same as those shown in FIG. 5, etc., so the description thereof will be omitted.

The vehicle 1 of the first modification has a tail section 80 that is provided at the rear of the vehicle body and is driven according to information regarding the situation inside the vehicle. The tail portion 80 may be composed of, for example, a plurality of bendable shafts and a cloth covering the shafts. Further, the tail portion 80 may include a receiving circuit or the like that receives information regarding the situation inside the vehicle.

The situation inside the vehicle may be, for example, the driving situation by the driver. The vehicle 1 includes a turn signal lever and a direction indicator that flashes in response to the operation of the turn signal lever, and the tail section 80 may be driven in accordance with the output generated by the driver's operation of the turn signal lever. That is, it is preferable that the tail portion 80 is linked with the flashing of the direction indicator. Specifically, the tail portion 80 may be driven so that its tip points to the right in conjunction with the flashing of the direction indicator indicating a right turn. In FIG. 14, the tail portion 80 before driving is shown by a solid line, and the tail portion 80 whose tip is directed to the right in conjunction with the flashing of the direction indicator is shown by a broken line.

Alternatively, the vehicle 1 may include an operating section used to encourage a following vehicle to overtake, and the tail section 80 may be driven in accordance with the output from the driver's operation of the operating section.

Further, the situation inside the car is preferably a situation where an emergency situation has occurred, such as someone suddenly becoming ill inside the car. The vehicle 1 preferably includes, for example, an operating section that can be operated by the driver, and the tail section 80 is preferably driven in accordance with the output from the operation of the operating section. This allows a person looking at the rear of the vehicle 1 to recognize that an emergency situation has occurred inside the vehicle.

Further, the situation inside the car may be, for example, the level of conversation in the car. For example, the vehicle 1 may include a voice volume measurement sensor inside the vehicle. When the passengers in the vehicle are having a lively conversation, the voice volume measurement sensor measures the volume of voices above a predetermined value. In such a case, it is preferable that the tail section 80 is driven in accordance with the output from the voice volume measuring sensor.

Further, the situation inside the vehicle may be, for example, the facial expressions of the occupants. The vehicle 1 may have, for example, an image recognition device inside the vehicle that recognizes the facial expressions of the occupants as images. When the image recognition device recognizes that the occupant's facial expression is a smile, the tail portion 80 may be driven in accordance with the output of the image recognition device.

Although FIG. 14 shows an example in which the tail portion 80 is attached to the rear end of a loading platform provided at the rear of the vehicle 1, the present invention is not limited to this. The tail portion 80 is preferably provided at a position where it can be visually recognized from a following vehicle.

[Second modification example]
FIG. 15 is a front view of the vehicle of the second modification as seen from the front. In FIG. 4 and the like, an example has been described in which the roof 10 is inclined and supported by the roof support frame FR so that the height decreases from the left to the right, but the roof 10 is not limited to this. FIG. 15 shows an example in which the roof 10 is inclined and supported by a roof support frame so that the height decreases from right to left. In the second modification, the support frame F1 provided on the left side of the vehicle 1 supports the roof support frame below the support frame F2 provided on the right side of the vehicle 1. That is, the upper end E1 of the front strut F21 provided on the left side of the vehicle 1 is located lower than the upper end E2 of the front strut F12 provided on the right side of the vehicle 1. Further, the sliding door 30 and the entrance/exit are provided on the right side of the vehicle 1.

According to the configuration of the second modification, in areas where right-hand traffic is adopted, the sliding door 30 and the entrance/exit are located on the sidewalk side. Therefore, it is possible to obtain the same effects as the present embodiment described above with reference to FIG. 4 and the like, such as ease of getting on and off the vehicle.

[others]
Furthermore, various configurations that the vehicle 1 has will be explained.

Vehicle 1 has a rear window RW. The rear window RW is preferably attached to the rear strut F12 and the rear strut F22. Further, the rear window RW may be attached to the rear strut F12 and the rear strut F22 so as to be slidable in the vertical direction.

Further, a front light is provided at the front of the vehicle 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, a left front light 105 is attached to the front column F11. Further, a right front light 106 is attached to the front column F12.

Further, a lamp is provided at the rear of the vehicle 1. Specifically, the left lamp 111 is attached to the rear column F12, and the right lamp 112 is attached to the rear column F22. As shown in FIG. 2 and the like, the left lamp 111 and the right lamp 112 have shapes that extend in the vertical direction.

In this way, by providing lights on the front, rear, left and right sides of the vehicle 1, visibility of the vehicle 1 can be improved.

Further, various mirrors are provided at the front of the vehicle 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the left side mirror 115 is attached to the front column F11, and the right side mirror 116 is attached to the front column F21. Further, as shown in FIG. 2 and the like, a front room mirror 117 is attached to the front pillar F11 and the front pillar F21 in front of the driver's seat 4A. The front room mirror 117 has a shape extending in the vehicle width direction, and is arranged inside the vehicle. By providing the front rearview mirror 117 in this manner, communication between the driver and the passenger seated in the rear seat becomes easier. Further, although not shown, a rear room mirror may be attached to the rear pillar F12 and the front pillar F22.

Further, a part of the exterior composing the vehicle 1 is preferably made of a material on which characters can be repeatedly written and erased using chalk or the like. Such a material may be realized, for example, by applying paint. In addition, examples of parts made of such materials include the lower parts 31F and 31R of the above-mentioned sliding door 30, the lower part 51 of the right side wall 50, and the bumper 70, which have a relatively large area among the exterior of the vehicle 1. Suitable for low-lying areas.

[summary]
(1) As explained above, the vehicle 1 includes the driver's seat 4A, the third seat 4C located behind the driver's seat 4A, and the roof support frame FR that supports the roof 10 covering the driver's seat 4A and the third seat 4C. , a first support frame F1 that supports the left end of the roof support frame FR in the vehicle width direction, and a second support frame F2 that supports the right end of the roof support frame FR below the first support frame F1; It has a rear entrance BR of the third seat 4C provided below the left end of the roof support frame FR. According to this vehicle, the rear entrance BR can be made wide, making it easy to get on and off the vehicle.

(2) The first support frame F1 includes a front column F11 and a rear column F12 that extend in the vertical direction, and the second support frame F2 extends in the vertical direction, and the upper ends thereof are connected to the front column F11 and the rear column F12. It includes a front strut F21 and a rear strut F22 provided below the upper end of. According to this, the rear entrance BR can be made wider, making it easier to get on and off the vehicle.

(3) The roof 10 is supported by the roof support frame FR so that the upper surface is inclined with respect to the horizontal plane. According to this, when the occupant gets on and off from the rear entrance BR, it is suppressed that the occupant gets wet due to rainwater or the like.

(4) The roof 10 is removably supported by the roof support frame FR. According to this, it is possible to realize a vehicle 1 that is suitable for the weather, the purpose of use, etc.

(5) It has a sliding door 30 that opens and closes the entrance/exit B, and the upper end of the sliding door 30 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is higher than half the height of the left end of the roof support frame FR with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. It is located at the bottom. According to this, breathability is improved.

(6) A ventilation region V1 is formed between the upper end of the sliding door 30 and the left end of the roof support frame FR in the vertical direction. According to this, breathability is improved.

(7) It is provided below the right end of the roof support frame FR, and has a right side wall 50 that restricts the entry and exit of passengers, and the upper end of the right side wall 50 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is connected to the roof with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. It is located above half the height of the right end of the support frame FR.

(8) A ventilation region V2 is formed between the upper end of the right side wall 50 and the right end of the roof support frame FR in the vertical direction, and the ventilation region V2 is narrower than the ventilation region V2.

(9) The sliding door 30 moves in the front-back direction. According to this, the entrance B can be made wider in the front-rear direction.

(10) It has a lock part F331 that restricts the movement of the sliding door 30 and a support column F33 that supports the lock part F331, and the upper end of the lock part F331 with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is connected to the roof with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body. It is located below half the height of the right end of the support frame FR. According to this, breathability is improved.

(11) The sliding door 30 includes a front sliding door 30F that opens and closes the front entrance BF to the driver's seat 4A, and a rear sliding door 30R that opens and closes the rear entrance BR to the third seat 4C. According to this, the width of the entrance B in the front-rear direction can be increased.

(12) It includes a steering wheel 6 provided in front of the driver seat 4A, a bumper 70 provided at the front of the vehicle body, and a nose portion 60 provided above the bumper 70 at the front of the vehicle body. The upper surface of the nose portion 60 is located below the upper end of the steering wheel 6. According to this, it is possible to suppress a decrease in forward visibility seen from the driver.

(13) The exterior of the nose portion 60 is made of a softer material than the exterior of the bumper 70. According to this, external shocks can be absorbed.

(14) It is provided in front of the driver's seat 4A and behind the nose part 60, and has a dashboard 20 including a top plate 21, and the top surface of the nose part 60 is approximately on the same plane as the top surface of the top plate 21. It is located above. According to this, the inside of the vehicle and the outside of the vehicle appear to be continuous at the front of the vehicle 1, giving the occupants a sense of openness.

(15) It has a tail section 80 that is provided at the rear of the vehicle body and is driven according to information regarding the situation inside the vehicle. According to this, the situation inside the vehicle can be reported to the outside of the vehicle.

(16) The end surface 41Ce of the seating surface of the third seat 4C in the front-rear direction is inclined so that the area of the seating surface increases from the center to the end in the vehicle width direction. According to this, the line of sight of the occupant sitting in the third seat 4C is directed inward, making it easier to communicate inside the vehicle.

(17) The maximum speed is less than 20 kilometers per hour.

1 Vehicle, 2 Front wheels, 3 Rear wheels, 4A Driver seat, 4B Second seat, 41B Seat bottom, 42B Seat back, 45B Arm, 4C Third seat, 41C Seat bottom, 42C Seat back, 6 Steering wheel, 10 Roof, 20 Dash Board, 21 top plate, 211 front top plate, 212 right top plate, 23 monitor, 30 sliding door, 30F front sliding door, 31F lower part, 31Fa board, 32F upper part, 33F front connecting part, 34F rear connecting part, 30R rear sliding door , 31R lower part, 31Ra plate, 32R upper part, 33R front connecting part, 34R rear connecting part, 40 rail structure, 41 inner part, 42 outer part, 50 right side wall, 51 lower part, 51a plate, 52 upper part, 53 front connecting part, 54 Rear connection part, 60 Nose part, 70 Bumper, 71 License plate, 80 Tail part, 101 Solar panel, 102 Advertising signboard, 111 Left lamp, 112 Right lamp, 115 Left side mirror, 116 Right side mirror, 117 Room mirror, B Entrance/exit, BF Front entrance/exit, BR Rear entrance/exit, F Vehicle body frame, F1 First support frame, F11 Front strut, rear strut F12, F13 Left frame, F2 Second support frame, F21 Front strut, F22 Rear Support column, F23 right frame, F31 front frame, F32 rear frame, F33 column, F331 lock, FR roof support frame, FW1 front window, FW2 left front window, FW3 right front window, RW rear window, V1, V2 ventilation area.

Claims (16)

driver seat and
a rear seat located behind the driver's seat;
a roof support frame capable of supporting a roof covering the driver seat and the rear seat;
a first support frame that supports a first end of the roof support frame in the vehicle width direction;
a second support frame that supports a second end located opposite in the vehicle width direction from the first end of the roof support frame below the first support frame;
an entrance for the rear seat provided below a first end of the roof support frame;
has
The first support frame includes a first front strut that extends vertically at the front of the vehicle body, and a first rear strut that extends vertically at the rear of the vehicle body,
The second support frame has an upper end located below the upper ends of the first front column and the first rear column,
The entrance/exit is located between the first front column and the first rear column,
vehicle. The roof is supported by the roof support frame so that the upper surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane.
The vehicle according to claim 1 . the roof is removably supported with respect to the roof support frame so that its upper surface is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane ;
The vehicle according to claim 1 . It has a door that opens and closes the boarding entrance,
The upper end of the door with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is located below half the height of the first end of the roof support frame with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . a first ventilation area is formed between an upper end of the door and a first end of the roof support frame in the vertical direction;
The vehicle according to claim 4 . A side wall is provided below the second end of the roof support frame, and has a side wall that restricts the getting on and off of the occupant.
The upper end of the side wall with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is located above half the height of the second end of the roof support frame with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body.
The vehicle according to claim 5 . a second ventilation area is formed between an upper end of the side wall and a second end of the roof support frame in the vertical direction;
the second ventilation area is narrower than the first ventilation area;
The vehicle according to claim 6 . The door is a sliding door that moves in the front-back direction.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 4 to 7 . a lock portion that restricts movement of the sliding door;
a third pillar supporting the lock part;
has
The upper end of the lock portion with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body is located below half of the height of the first end of the roof support frame with respect to the bottom surface of the vehicle body.
The vehicle according to claim 8 . The sliding door includes a front sliding door that opens and closes the entrance to the driver's seat, and a rear sliding door that opens and closes the entrance to the rear seat.
The vehicle according to claim 8 or 9 . a steering wheel provided in front of the driver seat;
A bumper provided at the front of the vehicle body,
a nose portion provided above the bumper in the front portion of the vehicle body;
It has
The upper surface of the nose portion is located below the upper end of the steering wheel.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 10 . The exterior of the nose portion is made of a softer material than the exterior of the bumper.
The vehicle according to claim 11 . It is provided in front of the driver's seat and behind the nose part, and has a dashboard including a top plate,
The upper surface of the nose portion is located on substantially the same plane as the upper surface of the top plate,
The vehicle according to claim 11 or 12 . It is installed at the rear of the car body and has a tail that is activated according to information about the situation inside the car.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 13 . The end surface of the seat surface of the rear seat in the front-rear direction is inclined such that the area of the seat surface increases from the center to the end in the vehicle width direction.
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 14 . The maximum speed is less than 20 kilometers per hour,
The vehicle according to any one of claims 1 to 15 .

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