JPH043875Y2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Field of Application] The present invention relates to a device for storing tools for changing a tire or the like in a vehicle. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improvement in the installation structure of this device in a vehicle body.

[Conventional technology]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a tool storage device for a vehicle, one shown in FIG. 6 is known.

Figure 6 shows a vehicle in which a vehicle body consisting of a cab A and a cargo bed B is supported on a frame 1, and the tool storage device is a storage box D provided under the seat C of the cab A or the back of the seat C. A storage clamp E is shown. In addition, the applicant has also proposed rear bumper F and side guard G shown in FIG.
Utility Model Application No. 59-78419 (Utility Model Application No. 60-188673) had previously proposed a technique for forming a hollow structure into a tool storage device.

As a related technique for effectively utilizing space by forming a part of the vehicle into a hollow structure as previously proposed by the present applicant, there is a frame 1 as shown in FIG.
side rails 11 and 12 on both sides, which are constituent members of
The cross member 13 connecting the
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[Problem that the invention attempts to solve]

In the storage box D and storage clamp E shown in Fig. 6,
There are problems in that the internal space of cab A is reduced and it is inconvenient to take out tools. Furthermore, forming the rear bumper F and the side guards G into hollow structures reduces their strength.

[Purpose of invention]

The present invention was made in order to solve the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to install a tool storage device in a place where the above-mentioned problems do not occur, and to make it easier to take out tools. be.

[Means for solving problems]

In the vehicle tool storage device according to the present invention, a cross member connecting side rails on both sides, which are constituent members of a frame supporting the vehicle body, is formed into a hollow structure to form a storage space for tools, and one end of the cross member Both ends protrude to the outside of the side rail, and a removable or openable lid is provided on the protruding ends.

[Effect of invention]

The tool storage device for a vehicle according to the present invention solves the aforementioned problems such as a reduction in the internal space of the cab by making the cross member a hollow structure to form a space for storing tools. A cover body is provided on the protruding end of the cross member protruding from the cross member to facilitate the removal of tools.

[Example of idea]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of a tool storage device for a vehicle according to the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 to 5.

The vehicle tool storage device according to the present invention includes a cross member 13 that connects side rails 11 and 12 on both sides, which are constituent members of a frame 1 that supports a vehicle body.
has a hollow structure, and the inside of the cross member 13 is used as a storage space 2 for tools.

The cross member 13 has side rails 11 on both sides,
Since it is located between 12 and 12, the collision-related problems that occur with the rear bumper F and side guard G in the prior art described above do not occur, and the strength does not decrease even though it is a hollow structure. In addition,
In the drawing, the cross member 13 and side rail 11,
A gusset 3 is interposed between the gusset 12 and the gusset 3, and these are fixed by welding to prevent a decrease in strength. Further, by setting the storage space 2 for tools in the cross member 13, the above-mentioned problem of the reduction in the internal space of the cab A in the conventional technique can be solved.

Further, one or both ends of the cross member 13 protrude to the outside of the side rails 11, 12, and tools can be stored and taken out from the protruding end 13', making it easy to take out tools. It is planned. Although the cross member 13 has a cylindrical shape as shown in FIG. 1, it may have another shape such as a rectangular cylinder shape for convenience of storing tools. A cover 4 is provided on the projecting end 13' to prevent tools from flying out and rainwater from entering. In FIGS. 1 and 2, the lid 4 is constructed so that it can be opened and closed by a hinge 5, and a lock 6 holds the lid 4 in the closed state. Incidentally, attaching the packing 4' to the lid body 4 has the advantage of improving the sealing performance against rainwater. Further, in FIG. 3, the lid body 4 is shown as a cylindrical body that fits into the projecting end 13'. In addition to this, it is also possible to have a structure in which the lid body 4 is screwed onto the protruding end 13'. Incidentally, if the lid body 4 is provided with a lock, theft can be prevented.

4 and 5 show the inside of the cross member 13, which has a hollow structure. In FIG. 4, a clamp 7 made of rubber material or the like is provided inside, and in FIG. Long tools such as a handle 9 can be fixedly stored therein. These clamps 7 and partition plates 8 prevent tools from swinging while the vehicle is running, and prevent tools and cross members 13 from swinging.
This has the advantage of preventing damage to the In addition, the clamp 7 and the partition plate 8 are provided in a part of the storage space 2,
It is desirable to secure a space that can accommodate the tool bag 10 containing spanners and the like.

[Effect of idea]

As described above, since the vehicle tool storage device according to the present invention is installed outside the cab, the internal space inside the cab is not reduced and safe driving is ensured. Furthermore, since the installation location is a cross member, the structure does not become complicated, and damage due to collisions or the like can be avoided.
Furthermore, by making the cross member protrude to the outside of the side rail, it is easier to store and take out tools, especially when changing a tire. Since the lid is provided on the top, it has the effect of preventing tools from flying out and rainwater from entering.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the vehicle tool storage device according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is an enlarged sectional view of the main part of Fig. 1, and Fig. 3 is a sectional view showing a modification of Fig. 2. ,
4 and 5 are sectional views showing examples of the internal structure of the cross member, FIG. 6 is a side view showing a conventional example, and FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a prior art related to the present invention. 1... Frame, 2... Storage space, 4... Lid, 9... Jacket handle (tools), 10...
...Storage bag (tools), 11, 12...Side rail, 13...Cross member.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The cross member that connects the side rails on both sides, which are constituent members of the frame that supports the vehicle body, has a hollow structure to form a space for storing tools, and one or both ends of the cross member protrudes outside the side rail. A tool storage device for a vehicle that has a lid that can be detached or opened and closed at the end.