JPH0211256Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed explanation of the invention] (Field of industrial application) This invention relates to vehicles such as automobiles, and more specifically, the interior of the car can be fully opened by tilting the front wind frame and front roof forward. Regarding fully open type vehicles.

(Prior art) Conventionally, in this type of fully open type vehicle, the lower end of the wind frame is connected to the body via a hinge so that it can be folded forward, while the front end of the front roof is similarly hinged to the upper end of the wind frame. They are rotatably connected via.

(Problem to be solved by the invention) However, when the interior of such a fully open type vehicle is fully opened, the front window and front roof are placed on the hood in a folded state, making it difficult to drive. The air flow effect on the hood inside the vehicle was hindered, and the hinge between the front window and the front roof was exposed at the front, spoiling the exterior appearance.

(Means for solving the problem) This invention was made to solve the above problem, and by folding the front wind frame and the front roof and folding them onto the front hood. It is a fully open type vehicle that allows the interior of the vehicle to be fully opened, and a deflector is installed on the top of the hood in front of the front roof when it is tilted forward.
In addition, the height of the upper end of the deflector plate of this deflector is set to be approximately the same height as the end of the downwardly inclined portion formed at the leading edge of the front roof.

(Example) Next, an example of this invention will be described with reference to the attached drawings.

In a fully open car, a part of which is schematically shown in Figure 1, 1 is a body, 2 is a wind frame on the front side, and 3 is a front roof.As shown in Figure 2, the wind frame 2 has its lower end. It is rotatably connected to the body 1 via a hinge portion 4, and its upper end is rotatably connected to the front end of the front roof 3 via a hinge portion 5. The interior of the vehicle can be fully opened by folding the wind frame 2 forward and folding the front roof 3 over it as shown by arrow P in Figure 2.

Reference numeral 6 denotes a buffer member installed in the width direction on the upper surface of the hood 7 at the front of the automobile, and as shown in FIG. It also prevents the wind frame 2 from colliding with the hood 7.

8 is a deflector, which is detachably attached to the upper surface of the hood 7 in front of the buffer member 6;
A deflector plate 9 is provided to guide the airflow above the hood 7 obliquely upward while the vehicle is running. As shown in FIG. 3, the height of the deflector plate 9 is determined by the downward slope 3a formed at the front edge of the front roof 3 when the front roof 3 is folded.
The deflector plate 9 is positioned at approximately the same height as the end of the deflector plate 9 and slightly below the inclined portion 3a, and the deflector 8 is positioned so that the upper end of the deflector plate 9 is located directly below the inclined portion 3a. Furthermore, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the inclination angle of the deflector plate 9 is set so that the front surface S1 of the deflector plate 9 is connected substantially flush with the inclined surface S2 of the inclined portion 3a of the front roof 3. ing.

Next, the effects of the above embodiment will be explained.

When the wind frame 2 and front roof 3 are assembled as shown in Fig. 1, the deflector 8
can perform its original function of preventing sand, dust, insects, etc. from colliding with or adhering to the windshield while driving.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, when the wind frame 2 and front roof 3 are folded, their front parts are almost completely covered by the deflector plate 9 of the deflector 8, and the hinge part 5 is prevented from being exposed to the outside, giving it a beautiful appearance. Further, the upper end of the deflector plate 9 goes right under the inclined part 3a of the front roof 3, and the front surface S1 of the deflector plate 9 is connected almost flush with the inclined surface S2 of the inclined part 3a of the front roof 3. and deflector 8
This creates a sense of unity between the two, further improving the aesthetic appearance. Furthermore, since the front surface S1 of the deflector plate 9 is connected almost flush with the inclined surface S2 of the inclined portion 3a of the front roof 3 as described above, the airflow over the hood 7 is directed as shown by the arrow in FIG. As shown, from the front surface S1 of the deflector plate 9 to the inclined surface S2 of the front roof 3
Furthermore, the air flows smoothly over the upper surface of the front roof 3 without any turbulence, reducing air resistance and improving drivability and fuel efficiency.

(Effects of the invention) This invention is a fully open vehicle in which the front wind frame and front roof are folded and folded down onto the front hood, allowing the interior of the vehicle to be fully opened. A deflector is provided on the upper surface of the hood at a position just in front of the front roof when it is tilted forward, and the height of the upper end of the deflector plate of this deflector is set to the height of the downwardly sloping part formed on the front edge of the front roof. By setting it at almost the same height as the end, in the closed state where the wind frame and front roof are assembled, the deflection effect of the deflector on the airflow over the hood during driving can be obtained. In addition, when the wind frame and front roof are folded, their ends are almost completely covered by the deflector plate of the deflector, preventing structural members such as hinges from being exposed to the outside, improving the aesthetic appearance. On the other hand, when the vehicle is running, the airflow above the hood is directed diagonally upward under the action of the front surface of the deflector plate, and then flows smoothly along the top surface of the front roof located immediately behind it, reducing air resistance. This results in improved drivability and fuel efficiency.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

The figures show one embodiment of this invention; Fig. 1 is a partially schematic perspective view of a fully open type automobile; Figure 3 is a side view similar to Figure 2 showing the fully open state with the wind frame and front roof completely folded; Figure 4 is the fully open state shown in Figure 3. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a fully open vehicle similar to FIG. 1 corresponding to FIG. 2... Wind frame, 3... Front roof, 7... Hood, 8... Deflector, 9... Deflector plate.

Claims (1)

[Scope of claim for utility model registration] (1) A fully open vehicle in which the front wind frame and front roof are folded and folded onto the front hood, allowing the interior of the vehicle to be fully opened. And,
A deflector is provided on the upper surface of the hood at a position directly in front of the front roof when the hood is folded forward, and the height of the upper end of the deflector plate of the deflector is set so that the height of the upper end of the deflector plate of the deflector is equal to the downward slope formed on the front edge of the front roof. A fully open vehicle characterized by being set at almost the same height as the end. (2) The upper end of the deflector plate is configured to be located almost directly below the inclined portion formed at the front edge of the front roof when the wind frame and the front roof are tilted forward. A fully open vehicle according to claim 1 of the utility model registration claim, characterized in that: (3) A utility model characterized in that the angle of inclination of the deflector plate is set such that the front surface of the deflector plate is substantially flush with the inclined surface of the inclined portion formed at the front edge of the front roof. Vehicle according to claim 2 of the registration claim.