JPH0139612Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a rainproof structure for a roof retractable vehicle in which the roof of the vehicle body is retractable.

FIG. 1 shows an overall schematic configuration of a conventional roof opening/closing type vehicle, and FIG. 2 shows the structure of the lower edge portion of the roof in that case. In these figures, a front frame 2 and a rear frame 3 are erected on the body floor 1 of a truck,
A support rod 4 is fixed to the center of the upper sides of both. Roofs 5A and 5B, which have a substantially L-shaped cross section and form part of the top and side surfaces of the vehicle body, are pivotally attached to the support rod 4 via hinges. Further, side gates 6 are pivotally mounted on both sides of the vehicle body floor 1. Here, each roof 5A, 5B is made by pasting an aluminum outer plate 8 on a frame body 7,
A lower end member 9 is fixed to the lower edge of the frame 7, and waterproof rubbers 10A and 10B are applied to the inner surface of the lower end member 9 facing the side gate 6, respectively.

The above-mentioned vehicles with retractable roofs have roofs 5A and 5.
When B and the side gates 6 are closed, the cargo should be protected from direct sunlight, wind and rain, or from collapsing due to vibrations and shocks while the vehicle is running, just like a normal box-shaped vehicle or vehicle with a hood. It can be covered and protected to prevent it from happening. Also, roofs 5A, 5B
When the side gate 6 is open, cargo handling operations can be carried out from the side of the vehicle.

By the way, in the conventional roof retractable vehicle as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the lower ends of the roofs 5A, 5B are in close contact with the side gates 6 than the lower end member 9 and the waterproof rubber 10A, 10B. Although it is designed to prevent rainwater from entering between the gate 6 and the gate 6, the lower end member 9 itself does not have the function of a rain gutter. A large amount of rainwater falls onto forklifts, etc. used for cargo handling. As a result, the workability of cargo handling in rainy weather is reduced, and the cargo may become wet due to rainwater falling from the roof.

In view of the above points, the present invention has a structure in which a lower end member with a rain gutter is fixed to the lower edge of the roof frame, and a waterproof rubber is provided on the inner surface of the lower end member facing the side gate of the vehicle body. To provide a rainproof structure for a vehicle with a retractable roof, which allows cargo handling work to be carried out smoothly and has good waterproof properties when the roof is closed.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, embodiments of the rainproof structure for a roof retractable vehicle according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

In FIG. 3, the main body of the roof consists of an aluminum outer panel 8 attached to a frame 7 such as an iron pipe.
A lower end member 20 with a rain gutter is fixed to the square pipe 15 located at the lower end of the frame 7 with rivets 21 or the like. Here, the lower end member 20 with a rain gutter is made of aluminum, and has a mounting portion 2 having a substantially U-shaped cross section so as to sandwich the bottom and both side surfaces of the square pipe 15 at the lower end of the frame 7.
2, an extension part 23 extending linearly downward from the attachment part 22, and a rain gutter part 24 which is folded back outward from the extension part 23 in a substantially L-shape and serves as a rain gutter.
It is composed of. A groove 25 for sandwiching the aluminum outer plate 8 between the aluminum outer plate 8 and the square pipe 15 is formed on the inner surface of the mounting portion 22 having a substantially U-shaped cross section.
When fixing the mounting portion 22 to the square pipe 15 with the rivets 21, the aluminum outer plate 8 is held in place by the lower end member 20. The mounting part 22
A pair of L-shaped protruding locking parts 2 are provided on the lower surface of the
6 and 27 are integrally formed, and a similar protruding locking portion 2
8 and 29 are formed on the inner surface of the extension portion 23. The upper waterproof rubber 30 that contacts the upper end surface of the side gate 6 on the vehicle body side has a constricted shape with fitting grooves 31 on both side surfaces, and the fitting grooves 31 are connected to the protruding locking portion 26 on the lower end member 20 side. , 27 to be fitted. The side waterproof rubber 32 that contacts the side surface of the side gate 6 also has a constricted structure with fitting grooves 33 on both sides, and by inserting the fitting grooves 33 into the protruding locking parts 28 and 29, the lower end member 20
Fitted on the side.

According to the configuration of the above embodiment, the following effects can be achieved.

(1) When carrying out cargo handling work from the side with the roofs 5A and 5B open during rainy weather, the rain gutter section 24 of the lower end member 20 with rain gutter at the lower edge of the roof acts as a rain gutter, preventing rainwater from falling from the roof. This allows cargo handling work from the side to be carried out smoothly even in rainy weather. Also, at this time, it is possible to reduce the amount of cargo getting wet.

(2) Protruding locking parts 26, 27 on the lower end member 20 with rain gutter
and 28, 29 are integrally formed, and the waterproof rubber 3
0.32 is fitted by fitting, making it easy to attach the waterproof rubber. for example,
In conventional waterproof rubber installation, multiple workers had to attach the waterproof rubber after attaching the lower end member to the roof main body.
If the fitting structure is adopted as in the above embodiment, the waterproof rubber 30, 32 can be fitted into the lower end member 20 with a rain gutter in advance by one worker, and the assembly work is significantly improved.

(3) The aluminum outer plate 8 can be sandwiched between the mounting portions 22 of the lower end member 20 with rain gutter and riveted to the square pipe 15, and distortion of the riveted portion of the aluminum outer plate 8 can be prevented.

As explained above, according to the present invention, the lower end member with a rain gutter is fixed to the lower edge of the roof frame body, and waterproof rubber is provided on the inner surface of the lower end member facing the side gate of the vehicle body. Therefore, it is possible to obtain a rainproof structure for a vehicle with an opening/closing roof that facilitates cargo handling work in rainy weather and ensures waterproofing between the lower end portion of the roof and the side gate.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall structure of a conventional roof retractable vehicle, Fig. 2 is a side sectional view showing the structure of the lower end of the roof in that case, and Fig. 3 is a roof retractable vehicle according to the present invention. It is a side sectional view showing an example of a rainproof structure. 5A, 5B... Roof, 6... Side gate, 7...
...Frame, 8...Aluminum outer plate, 15...Square pipe,
20... Lower end member with rain gutter, 21... Rivet, 2
2...Mounting part, 23...Extension part, 24...Gutter part, 26, 27, 28, 29...Protruding locking part, 3
0, 32... Waterproof rubber, 31, 33... Fitting groove.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claim for Utility Model Registration] (1) A roof retractable vehicle having a pair of approximately L-shaped roofs forming the top and side surfaces of the vehicle body that can be opened and closed, wherein a rain gutter is attached to the lower end of the frame of the roof. A rainproof structure for a roof retractable vehicle, characterized in that the members are fixed and waterproof rubber is provided on the inner surface of the lower end member facing the side gate of the vehicle body. (2) The utility model according to claim 1, wherein the waterproof rubber has fitting grooves on both sides, and the lower end member is provided with a protruding locking part that fits into the fitting groove. Rainproof structure for vehicles with retractable roofs.