JPH0222337Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Field of industrial application] The present invention relates to a lighting cover mounting mechanism for a vehicle that allows the lighting cover to be detachably attached to the inside of the exterior frame constituting the vehicle body, easily and firmly. .

[Prior art]

Generally, a lighting cover is attached to a vehicle inside a corner of an exterior frame that constitutes the vehicle body. Conventionally, in order to attach a lighting cover to the inside of an exterior frame that constitutes a vehicle body, an adhesive is interposed between the exterior frame and the lighting cover and the adhesive is solidified to attach and fix the cover. The lighting cover was attached to the exterior frame by pasting one side of the double-sided tape on the exterior frame side or the lighting cover side, and pasting the other side of the double-sided tape on the lighting cover or exterior frame.

[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

However, in the case where the lighting cover is attached and fixed to the exterior frame using adhesive as described above, although installation is easy, there is a problem that it is impossible to remove and the lighting cover cannot be replaced. .

In addition, in the case of attaching with double-sided tape, contrary to the case with the above-mentioned adhesive, there was a problem that although the lighting cover could be replaced, the fixing strength was weak and reliability was lacking.

In addition, all of the above-mentioned devices have the problem that a structure for attaching a lighting device such as a light bulb must be provided separately to attach the lighting device.

The present invention was devised in view of the above-mentioned problems, and the lighting cover can be easily and firmly attached, and the lighting cover can be attached and removed freely, and the cover can be easily replaced, so that it can be easily and firmly attached. The color of the lighting cover can be freely selected and installed according to the vehicle, and the lighting cover can be installed without creating a gap between the exterior frame that makes up the vehicle body and the lighting cover, and the lighting equipment can be installed at the same time using the same mechanism. The main purpose is to provide a vehicle lighting cover mounting mechanism that can be used.

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides an attachment mechanism for a lighting cover that covers a lighting fixture mounting part that is exposed to a lighting fixture in a hole provided in a corner of an exterior frame of a vehicle, A lighting cover that is removed and freely covered inside the frame and has a substantially L-shaped shape in plan view corresponding to the exterior frame, and a lighting fixture support part that is disposed diagonally inside the corner of the vehicle body. a central flat plate part provided on the exterior frame side from both sides of the central flat plate part, a cover retainer support part extending perpendicularly to the exterior frame and having screw insertion holes at predetermined locations; a bracket consisting of a frame-side mounting portion fixed to a portion near both end edges of the illumination cover inside the exterior frame; and a tapered surface along the inside of the central flat plate portion of the bracket, parallel to the illumination cover at a predetermined location. A structure comprising a cover holder having a screw hole in the direction and interposed between the bracket and the lighting cover, and a tightening screw inserted into the screw hole of the bracket and screwed into the screw hole of the cover holder. And so.

[Effect]

In the present invention, with the above configuration, when the tightening screw is turned in the tightening direction, the cover holder screwed onto the tightening screw moves toward the cover holder supporting portion of the bracket, and during this movement, the cover holder The tapered surface slides against the inner surface of the central flat plate portion of the bracket, and the cover holder moves toward the illumination cover, thereby compressing and fixing the illumination cover toward the exterior frame.

In addition, when removing the lighting cover for replacement, etc., loosen the tightening screw to release the narrow pressure support state of the lighting cover by the cover holder, and then remove the lighting cover by pulling it upward or downward. can.

〔Example〕

Hereinafter, a lighting cover mounting structure according to the present invention will be described based on an embodiment shown in the drawings.

Fig. 1 is a cross-sectional plan view of the main parts of the lighting cover mounting structure according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the exterior frame as seen from the upper part, and Fig. 3 shows the lighting cover installed. A side view of the automated guided vehicle; Figure 4 is a perspective view of the automated guided vehicle seen from the front;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the automatic guided vehicle seen from the rear side.

FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 show an automatic guided vehicle equipped with a lighting cover mounting structure according to the present invention. Bumper 2 made of cushioning material,
3, 4, and 5 are attached thereto, and an operating base 6 is provided on the upper part, and a mounting table 7 made of a smooth surface is formed on the upper surface of the operating base 6. Surrounding pipes 8 are attached near the outer edges of the mounting table 7 on all sides. Further, a drive wheel 9 that can freely rotate in any direction is disposed in the lower central portion of the vehicle body 1, and a plurality of auxiliary wheels 10 are disposed around the drive wheel.

Therefore, the lighting cover mounting mechanism according to the present invention attaches the exterior frame 1 to the inside of the corner of the exterior frame 1 constituting the vehicle body using a bracket 12 (to be described later), a cover retainer 13, and a tightening screw 14. The illumination cover 11 is covered with a lighting cover 11 whose both ends are longer than the opening 1a formed at the corner of the lighting cover 11.

The bracket 12 has a lighting fixture support part 12a consisting of a recess with an open upper side and an arcuate lower end, and a central flat plate part 12b disposed diagonally inside the corner of the vehicle body. and the central flat plate portion 12b
Screw insertion holes 1 are provided at predetermined locations extending perpendicularly to the exterior frame 1 from both ends of the exterior frame 1.
2c, and frame-side mounting portions 12e, 12e extending outward from the cover presser supports 12d, 12d at right angles.

Further, the cover presser 13 is attached to the bracket 1.
It has a tapered surface 13a along the inner surface of the central flat plate part 12b of No. 2 on the illumination cover 11 side, and screw holes 13b are opened at predetermined locations in a direction parallel to the illumination cover 11.

Then, the frame side attachment parts 12e, 12e of the bracket 12 are fixed to the inside of the exterior frame 1 near both ends of the illumination cover 11 by spot welding or the like, and the cover holder 13 is fixed so that its tapered surface 13a is attached to the bracket. The bracket 12 and the lighting cover 1 are brought into contact with the inner surface of the central flat plate portion 12b of the bracket 12 on the lighting cover 11 side.
1, a tightening screw 14 was inserted through the screw insertion hole 12c of the bracket 12, and screwed into the screw hole 13b of the cover holder 13.

Further, the central flat plate portion 12b of the bracket 12
The lower part thereof is bent horizontally toward the illumination cover to provide a reinforcing portion 12f.

A lighting fixture 15 such as a light bulb is attached to the central flat plate portion 1 of the bracket 12 together with its socket (not shown).
The lighting fixture 15 is supported by fitting the screw-shaped groove of the lighting fixture 15 into the lighting fixture support portion 12a consisting of a recess 2b.

When the tightening screw 14 is turned in the tightening direction, the cover holder 13 screwed onto the tightening screw 14 moves toward the cover holder supporting portion 12d of the bracket 12 as shown by the arrow in FIG. During this movement, the tapered surface 13a of the cover holder 13 touches the central flat plate portion 12 of the bracket 12.
a The cover presser 13 slides into contact with the inner surface and moves in the direction of the portion of the illumination cover 11 side that the cover presser 13 contacts (indicated by the broken line arrow), compressing the illumination cover 11 toward the exterior frame 1 side and fixing it. do.

In addition, when removing the lighting cover 11 for conversion or the like, loosen the tightening screw 14 to release the narrow pressure support state of the lighting cover 11 by the cover presser 13, and then pull out the lighting cover 11 upward. It can be easily removed.

Note that the present invention is applicable not only to the automatic guided vehicle of the above embodiment but also to other vehicles.

[Effect of idea]

Since the present invention has the above-mentioned configuration and functions, the lighting cover can be easily and firmly attached, and the lighting cover can be attached and removed freely, making it easy to replace the cover. The color of the lighting cover can be freely selected and installed as desired, and the lighting cover can be installed without creating a gap between the exterior frame that makes up the vehicle body and the lighting cover, and the lighting equipment can be installed easily. It also has the advantage of being able to do both at the same time using the same mechanism.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a sectional plan view of essential parts of an embodiment of the lighting cover mounting structure according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exterior frame as seen from the upper part, and FIG.
The figure is a side view of the automatic guided vehicle with the lighting cover attached. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the automatic guided vehicle as seen from the front side, and FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the automatic guided vehicle as seen from the rear side. 1...Exterior frame, 11...Lighting cover, 1
2a...Bracket, 12b...Central flat plate part, 1
2c...screw insertion hole, 12d...cover presser support part, 12e...frame side mounting part, 13...cover presser, 13a...tapered surface, 13b...screw hole, 14...tightening screw.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] A mounting mechanism for a lighting cover that covers a lighting fixture mounting part in which a lighting fixture is exposed to a hole provided in a corner of an exterior frame of a vehicle, the exterior frame being freely removably covered inside the exterior frame. A lighting cover having a substantially L-shaped shape in plan view corresponding to the above, and a central flat plate portion disposed diagonally inside the corner of the vehicle body and having a lighting fixture support portion; A cover press support part extending perpendicularly to the exterior frame and having screw insertion holes at predetermined locations on the exterior frame side; and a cover press support part extending perpendicularly outward from the cover press support part and close to both end edges of the lighting cover inside the exterior frame. A bracket consisting of a frame-side mounting portion fixed to the frame side, and a tapered surface along the inside of the central flat plate portion of the bracket, and a screw hole is provided at a predetermined location in a direction parallel to the lighting cover, and the bracket is provided with a screw hole in a direction parallel to the lighting cover. 1. A lighting cover mounting mechanism for a vehicle, comprising: a cover holder inserted into the bracket; and a tightening screw inserted into a screw hole of the bracket and screwed into the screw hole of the cover holder.