JPH02164633A - Under-floor storage device for burden - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To use an under-floor space of a vehicle effectively for storage of burdens by supporting root parts of supporting arms by means of hinge parts freely rotatably for opening and closing, disposing a panel having a burden storing and fixing part formed between their forward end parts, and a lock means for fixing the supporting arms. CONSTITUTION:An under-floor storage device is disposed consisting of a pair of supporting arms 5, hinge parts 6, a panel 7 and a lock means 8, using an under-floor space in a vehicle of a one-box type, etc. A root part 11 of each supporting arm 5 is connected with one chassis frame 10 through the hinge part 6. The panel 7 is installed between forward end parts 19 of the supporting arms 5 for forming a burden storing and fixing part 20. The lock means for putting up and fixing the supporting arms is formed by inserting bolts 32 into a bolt hole 30 in a stopping bracket 28 installed at the other chassis frame 27 and a bolt hole 31 in a lateral panel 21 respectively.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION <Industrial Field of Application> The present invention relates to an underfloor storage device for luggage that makes effective use of the empty space under the floor of a vehicle body.

<Conventional technology> Trucks and one-box cars have a considerable height under the floor, creating a large amount of empty space. Particularly in vehicle models with skirts on the sides of the vehicle body or vehicle models with sliding doors, the inside of the skirt or the inside of the sliding door becomes a so-called dead space and is hardly used. In this way, depending on the car model, there is a certain amount of empty space under the floor of the car body, but in the past, it was not used as effectively as it was only used for attaching a spare tire or fixing a tool box. This method is not intended for frequent removal.

<Problems to be Solved by the Invention> It goes without saying that if the space under the floor can be used more effectively than before, it will be of great benefit for vehicles with limited cargo space. However, the empty space under the floor of the car body is located in a place that is rather difficult to use, so it is necessary to make it easy to use. Particularly in areas where there is dead space, it is difficult to operate from the outside of the vehicle. In addition, it is preferable that heavy objects can be loaded and unloaded relatively easily.

<Means for Solving the Problems> Therefore, the underfloor luggage storage device according to the present invention first includes a pair of supports whose base ends are connected to a frame or other strength member under the floor of the vehicle body so that the whole can be opened, closed, and rotated. Arm was adopted.

Next, a panel was installed between the tips of the support arms to form a part for storing and fixing luggage. Of course, storage of this luggage
The fixing part is arranged at a position corresponding to the upper empty space under the floor and avoiding interference with other parts.

Furthermore, a locking means is provided which engages with the frame and other strength members under the floor of the vehicle body to keep the entire support arm in a fixed state.

When closed, the baggage storage/fixing part is positioned in the upper empty space under the floor, and when opened, the tip is brought close to the ground and tilted, so that the baggage storage/fixing part faces the side lower space under the floor. This is what I did.

<Operation> When "opened", that is, when the locking means is released, the support arm rotates around the base end, brings the tip end closer to the ground, and assumes an inclined state. At this time, the cargo storage/fixing part that was located in the empty space above the floor and in a position that avoided interference with other parts or in the dead space appears as the support arm rotates and descends to the space below the side of the floor. This makes it easy to load and unload cargo using the space below the floor, that is, the empty space on the sides of the vehicle. Furthermore, since the tilted support arm can be used, even if the cargo is heavy, loading and unloading becomes easier.

Then, when "closing", that is, lifting and rotating the support arm,
By engaging with a frame or other strength member under the floor of the vehicle body and keeping the entire support arm in a fixed state with the locking means, the cargo is again held in the upper empty space under the floor.

<Examples> Examples will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, in FIGS. 1 and 2, a "one-box vehicle" is schematically shown as an example of a vehicle body 1. In FIG. In the figure, 2 is the floor, 3 is the wheel, and the underfloor space 4 consisting of the underfloor height h is used to
A pair of support arms 5, a hinge portion 6, a panel 7, and a locking means 8 are arranged as shown in the figure.

In this example, the chassis frame 9 is selected as the "frame and other strength members" under the floor, and the base end 11 of the support arm 5 is connected to one of the chassis frames 10, which are arranged in a pair on the left and right facing the front of the vehicle body l. A hinge portion 6 is formed there to extend the support arm 5 toward the other chassis frame (described later) (that is, toward the opposite side of the vehicle body 1). Therefore, when the support arm 5 is lowered as described later, the tilted support arm 5 forms a gentle slope as a whole.

The hinge part 6 consists of a mounting bracket 12A hinge bracket 13, a hinge pin 14, and a connection bracket 15.The hinge bracket 13 on the chassis frame 1o side is combined with the connection brackets 1-15 on the support arm 5 side, and the hinge pin 14 is inserted into both pin holes. 16. Connection is made by fitting into 17.

The height of the mounting bracket 12 is determined so that when the support arm 5 connected thereto via the hinge pin 14 is lifted and fixed, the support arm 5 does not interfere with the transmission or drive shaft (propulsion shaft) 18. It is set to a certain height. As a result, when the support arm 5 is in a fixed state, it is located below the transmission and drive shaft 18, and serves as an underguard for these.

By the way, in the illustrated example, the support arm 5 has a straight shape, and when it is raised and fixed with the hinge pin 14 as the center of rotation, the support arm 5 assumes a substantially horizontal state. It is not limited to this. For example, the support arm 5 may have a bent shape to avoid interference with various parts under the floor, or may be tilted when lifted and fixed. However, it goes without saying that it must be fixed in a position that does not interfere with driving.

A panel 7 is installed between the distal ends 19 of the support arms 5, forming a storage/fixing section 20 for luggage. Specifically, both horizontally striped panels 21 and 22, rods 23 projecting laterally from the front and rear portions of the vertical panel 22, and both rods 23
A baggage storage/fixing section 20 is formed by a removable bar 24 that is combined with the bag. A screw 25 is cut at the tip of the rod 23, and by screwing a nut 26, the bar 24 is fixed and the load N placed on the horizontal panel 21 is fixed.
However, by attaching a luggage storage box on the side panel 21 in advance, giving the bar 24 a shape that follows the outer shape of the luggage N, or combining other fixing devices that conform to the outer shape of the luggage N. You are also free to do so. Furthermore, in the above and following explanations, "load N" is used as a conceptual term that includes tools, pumps, generators, and other heavy objects.

The locking means 8 is for lifting the support arm 5 and keeping it in a fixed state. A locking bracket 28 is attached to the other chassis frame 27, and a bolt hole 30 is provided in a flange portion 29 formed by bending the lower end of the locking bracket 28. ing. Further, on the support arm 5 side, bolt holes 31 are similarly provided in corresponding parts of the horizontal panel 21 that abuts the back side of the flange portion 29.

32 indicates a fixing bolt, and 33 indicates a nut.

Furthermore, claws 34 are attached to the edges of the horizontal panel 21. A claw 34 pivoted on the back side of this edge is a support arm 5
When lifted, it can be rotated and locked to the flange portion 29.

Three auxiliary arms 35 are attached to the horizontal panel 21, and a bar 36 that also serves as a handle is provided at the tip of each auxiliary arm 35. This bar 36 can be used as a side guard or sight block when the support arm 5 is lifted and fixed.
In addition, when the support arm 5 is opened to create an inclined state, the road surface 3
7 to stabilize the support arm.

Incidentally, a skirt portion 38 is provided on the side of the vehicle body 1, and an “upper empty space under the floor” 39 is formed inside the skirt portion 38. This embodiment attempts to effectively utilize this "underfloor upper empty space" 39, and how to utilize it will be explained below along with the movement of the support arm 5 when it opens and closes.

"When open", that is, when the locking means 8 is released, the bolt and nut are unscrewed, the pawl 34 is removed from the flange, and the bar 3
While holding the bar 36 by hand, the support arm 5 is rotated downward using its own weight to bring the bar 36 into contact with the road surface. At this time, the luggage storage/fixing part 20, which was located in the "upper empty space under the floor" 39 and in a position avoiding interference with other parts or in a dead space, appears and descends with the rotation of the support arm 5. Since the lower side space 40 under the floor can be faced, loading and unloading of the cargo N can be easily carried out using the lower side space 40 under the floor (that is, the empty space on the side of the vehicle body). Since the support arm 5 in an inclined state forming a gentle slope can be used, even if the cargo N is heavy, loading and unloading work becomes easier.

Then, when "closing", that is, lifting the support arm 5, the vehicle body 1
By engaging with a frame or other strength member under the floor and keeping the entire support arm 5 in a fixed state with the locking means 8, the cargo N is held within the upper empty space 39 under the floor again.

FIG. 4 shows another embodiment. In the previous embodiment, the pair of support arms 5 were connected to the chassis frame 10 on the right side (one chassis frame) toward the front of the vehicle body 1, and were arranged so as to extend to the left. Two sets of support arms 5 are employed and are alternately crossed.

Therefore, the luggage N can be loaded and unloaded on both sides of the vehicle body 1, and the empty space 39 above the floor under the floor inside both sides can be used as a storage space for the luggage N. Note that the support arm 5 and other structures are substantially the same as those in the previous embodiment, so they are designated by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and redundant explanation will be omitted.

<Effects of the Invention> The underfloor storage device for luggage according to the second invention is as described above (when opened, the tip is brought close to the ground and is in an inclined state, and the storage/fixing part of luggage is exposed to the space below the side of the floor). It also uses a support arm that lifts up when closed and becomes fixed so that the luggage storage/fixing part faces into the upper empty space under the floor, so luggage can be stored in the upper empty space under the floor when closed.・The support arm that positions the fixing part rotates when opened, and the storage/fixing part for the luggage is lowered from the upper empty space under the floor and appears facing the lower side space under the floor, allowing the luggage to be stored and secured. Loading and unloading work can be done easily by using the space below the floor, that is, the empty space on the side of the vehicle body.The loading and unloading work is also very easy because the tilted support arm can be used. Loading and unloading even heavy items becomes easier.As a result, the empty space above the floor can be used effectively, provided that the loading and unloading work can be done easily. In particular, even if the space is traditionally a dead space inside the skirt, you can store your belongings there and easily take them in and out when needed. There is also the advantage that your luggage can be hidden and out of sight, so you can expect even more benefits.

If support arms are placed under the floor of the car in the left and right direction of the car body, they will cross under the transmission and drive shafts, so they can also act as underguards for these parts, and they can also be used as separate supports to prevent the drive shafts from falling off. It is also possible to omit parts.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Figure 1 is a schematic side view of the vehicle body, Figure 2 is a side view of the support arm as viewed from the direction of the arrow ■ in Figure 1, showing the rotation and opening/closing states of the support arm, and Figure 3 is a side view of the support arm and other parts. FIG. 4 is an exploded and assembled view showing the main parts of the device, and FIG. 4 is a side view corresponding to FIG. 2 showing another embodiment. O Car body floor support arm hinge panel locking means Frame Other strength members (chassis frame) Drive shaft Upper empty space under the floor Side lower space under the floor Cargo Figure 1

Claims (2)

[Claims] (1) A pair of support arms, a hinge part that connects the base end of the support arm to the frame or other strength member under the floor of the vehicle body so that the whole support arm can be opened, closed, and rotated, and the tip of the support arm. and a locking means disposed on the support arm or panel to keep the entire support arm in a fixed state by engaging with a frame or other strength member under the floor of the vehicle body. When opened, the baggage storage/fixing part is positioned in the upper empty space under the floor, and when opened, the tip is brought close to the ground and tilted, so that the baggage storage/fixing part faces the side lower space under the floor. An underfloor storage device for luggage. (2) The underfloor luggage storage device according to claim 1, wherein the pair of support arms are arranged under the floor of the vehicle body in a left-right and intersecting manner.