JPH0657749U - Roof molding cover with opening - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a roof molding cover that does not impair the external appearance or interfere with the work when installing or removing the carrier, and without damage. [Structure] A frame body 1 fixed to a carrier mounting opening H of a roof molding M, and a lid body 11 for opening and closing an opening window 2 of the frame body 1. A pair of guide grooves 7 are formed in the direction, a first bearing portion 8A is formed above each guide groove 7, a second bearing portion 8B is formed below each guide groove 7, and the lid 11 is , A pair of shafts 12 slidably fitted in the guide grooves 7 on both sides thereof, and each shaft 12 of the lid 11 corresponds to the first bearing part of the guide groove 7 when the carrier is attached. When the cover 11 is moved from 8A into the second bearing portion 8B, the cover 11 can be completely housed inside the frame 1, so that the cover 11 never projects outward from the roof surface of the vehicle.

Description

[Detailed description of the device]

[0001]

[Industrial applications]

 The present invention relates to a structure in which a roof molding is arranged in a groove formed on an upper surface of an automobile roof, and particularly, a roof having an opening to which a carrier for carrying luggage such as skis and surfboards can be attached. It concerns the improvement of the cover for the molding.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 An example of detachably attaching a carrier for carrying luggage such as skis to a car in which grooves are formed on both sides of the upper surface of the automobile roof in the width direction and a roof molding is continuously arranged in each groove If a flange portion is provided upright at the portion where the carrier is to be attached to the groove, the opening portion for attaching the carrier is provided at the portion of the roof molding corresponding to the flange portion, and the flange existing below this opening portion. There is a method of fixing the legs of the carrier in the section. However, under such a method, it is inevitable to attach a cover that closes the opening for carrier attachment on the roof molding side.

Therefore, for example, the covers disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-125485 and Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 3-76746 have already been provided. Although these conventional covers have some structural differences, they are basically rotatably mounted in the carrier mounting opening of the roof molding through an accessory such as a support shaft to allow the carrier to be rotated. When the carrier is not installed, the cover closes the opening for mounting the roof molding, and when the carrier is mounted on the roof side, the cover can be rotated upward to open the mounting opening. Therefore, the legs of the carrier can be fixed to the flange.

[0004]

[Problems to be solved by the device]

 Therefore, in the conventional case, there is an advantage that the carrier mounting opening of the roof molding can be easily opened and closed by simply rotating the cover itself in a predetermined direction each time. In that case, the cover rotates upward and projects outward from the roof surface as it is, which causes the appearance of the vehicle roof to be impaired. Needless to say, the presence of this protruding cover can be a great obstacle to the work, and the legs of the carrier may damage or damage the cover and its accessories when the carrier is installed or removed. It was Further, among the above publications, in particular, Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 2-125485 discloses a separable cover which can be attached to and detached from a carrier mounting opening of a roof molding. Even though there is no risk of the cover itself being damaged or broken when it is removed, this time the storage surface becomes annoying and often the cover itself may be lost.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The present invention was developed in order to effectively solve such a conventional problem, and is a cover for a roof molding that is attached to a carrier mounting opening of a roof molding arranged in a groove on the upper surface of an automobile roof. As a premise, it consists of two parts, a frame body fixed to the rim of the carrier mounting opening and a lid body that opens and closes the opening window of the frame body. The frame body has a pair of guides on both sides in the vertical direction. Grooves are formed to form a first bearing portion above each guide groove, and a second bearing portion is formed below each guide groove. A pair of shafts that are slidably fitted into the shaft is formed, and each shaft can be moved between the first bearing part and the second bearing part of the corresponding guide groove.

[0006]

[Action]

 Therefore, even in the present invention, if the roof molding having the cover attached to the opening is arranged in the groove on the upper surface of the automobile roof, the carrier can be mounted by using the flange portion below the cover. Although it can be guaranteed, when the carrier is not installed on the side of the automobile roof, the frame can be rotated by rotating the cover with the shaft of the cover held in the first bearing of the guide groove as a fulcrum. Since the opening window of is completely closed, the carrier mounting opening of the roof mold is not exposed.

In addition, when the carrier is mounted on the roof side of the automobile, the lid body is rotated upward with the shaft portion of the lid body held in the first bearing portion as a fulcrum, and then the lid body of the lid body is rotated. When the shaft portion is pressed downward along the guide groove, the shaft portion of the lid is disengaged from the upper first bearing portion, and this time, it moves to the lower second bearing portion, and inside the second bearing portion. Since it is held, the lid body is completely housed inside the frame body and does not project outward from the roof surface as in the conventional case. Therefore, when the carrier is installed, the lid never projects from the roof surface in the present invention, which may impair the external appearance or damage the lid when installing or removing the carrier. There is no need to worry about damage or damage.

[0008]

【Example】

 Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to an illustrated embodiment. A roof molding M according to the embodiment also includes a roof molding M provided in a groove on the upper surface of an automobile roof as shown in FIG. Although it is attached to the carrier attachment opening H of the frame, the feature is that the frame 1 fixed to the carrier attachment opening H of the roof molding M and the opening window 2 of the frame 1 are attached. The point is that it is composed of two parts of the lid 11 that opens and closes.

To explain this concretely, the former frame 1 is integrally molded of synthetic resin, and as shown in FIG. 2, the enlarged flange portion 3 having the opening window 2 and the enlarged flange. A rectangular hollow body portion 4 which is vertically provided integrally with the lower surface of the portion 3, a plurality of locking shoulder portions 5 formed on the outer surfaces of the hollow body portion 4 facing each other, and on both inner surfaces of the hollow body portion 4 While forming the receiving portion 6 of the lid body 11, the both side walls near the one end of the hollow body portion 4 are extended downward, and the lid body 11 to be described later in the up-down direction of the both side walls including the respective extension portions 4a. A pair of guide grooves 7 for slidably fitting the shaft portions are formed, a first bearing portion 8A is formed above each guide groove 7, and a second bearing portion 8B is formed below each guide groove 7. It is configured to do. The groove width of the guide groove 7 itself is equal to or slightly larger than the diameter of the shaft portion of the lid body 11. However, in order to securely hold the shaft portion in each of the bearing portions 8A and 8B, A projection 9 that narrows the groove width is formed at the boundary between the bearings 8A and 8B, and the lower end portion of the guide groove 7 is opened so that the shaft portion can be fitted into the guide groove 7 through the opening portion 7a. Has been granted.

On the other hand, the latter lid 11 is integrally molded with synthetic resin to a size large enough to fit in the opening window 2 formed in the enlarged collar 3, and as shown in FIG. A pair of shaft portions 12 slidably fitted in the guide groove 7 are integrally formed on both side surfaces of the shaft, and a notch portion 13 and a locking portion 14 are formed on the free end side, and the back surface is formed. A concave portion 15 is formed in the central portion.

Therefore, when the cover having such a structure is attached to the carrier mounting opening H of the roof molding M, as shown in FIG. When the shaft portions 12 of the lid body 11 are fitted into the corresponding guide grooves 7 of the frame body 1 through the open portions 7a while facing the inside from below, the frame body 1 and the lid body 11 are integrated. Therefore, if the hollow body portion 4 of the frame body 1 is inserted into the carrier mounting opening H of the roof molding M in such a state, the rim of the carrier mounting opening H and the enlarged flange portion 3 and a plurality of flanges 3 are formed. Since the holding shoulder 5 holds the cover from the inside and outside, the cover can be easily and surely mounted in the carrier mounting opening H of the roof molding M. Therefore, after that, by using the fixing structure generally used in this field, the roof molding M with the cover is arranged in the grooves S formed on both sides of the automobile roof R in the width direction, the roof is formed. Needless to say, the molding M is fixed to the groove S, but in this state, the flange portion F provided at the bottom of the groove S is located below the cover as in the conventional case. Will be located in.

Also in the present embodiment, when the carrier is not attached to the side of the automobile roof R, the shaft portion 1 of the lid body 11 held in the first bearing portion 8A of each of the guide grooves 7 is The lid 11 is rotated downward with the fulcrum 2 as a fulcrum, and the locking portion 14 formed on the free end edge of the lid 11 is a step formed on the edge of the opening window 2 of the frame body 1. As shown in FIG. 5, when it is locked to the housing 10, the opening window 2 of the frame 1 is completely closed, so that the carrier mounting opening H of the roof molding M is not exposed. There is no concern that the lid body 11 is accidentally rotated in the opening direction by the engagement of the engagement portion 14 with the stepped portion 10.

When the carrier is attached to the side of the automobile roof R, the notch 13 of the lid 11 is used to temporarily rotate the lid 11 upward as shown in FIG. When the shaft portion 12 of the body 11 is pressed downward along the guide groove 7, each shaft portion 12 of the lid body 11 is disengaged from the upper first bearing portion 8A, and this time, it is projected to the lower second bearing portion 8B. Since it moves with a feeling of moderation by 9 and is securely held in the second bearing portion 8B, finally, as shown in FIG. Once housed in the roof, it will not project outward from the roof R surface. Therefore, after that, as in the conventional case, the opening window 2 of the opened frame body 1 is used, and the leg portion of the carrier (not shown) is attached to the flange portion F erected on the bottom portion of the groove S. If this is fixed, the carrier can be attached to the side of the roof R of the automobile. However, in this embodiment, as described above, the action of the guide groove 7 causes the lid 11 to be closed. Since it is characterized by being completely housed inside 1, unlike the conventional cover, there is no fear of impairing the external appearance of the automobile roof, and the lid body is attached when the carrier is attached or detached. It is possible to eliminate the concern that the presence of 11 will greatly hinder the work and damage or damage the lid 11. In addition, the fact that the lid 11 can be stored in the frame 1 does not cause the lid 11 to be lost as in the conventional case.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the attached carrier is removed from the roof, a finger is hooked on the concave portion 15 provided on the back surface of the lid body 11 to move the lid body 11 into the inside of the frame body 1. Then, each shaft 12 of the lid 11 is disengaged from the lower second bearing 8B, and this time it is held in the upper first bearing 8A with a sense of moderation by the protrusion 9. As described above, if the lid body 11 is rotated downward with the shaft portion 12 held in the first bearing portion 8A as a fulcrum, as shown in FIG. The blocked state can be easily obtained.

[0015]

[Effect of device]

 As described above, according to the present invention, by adopting the above configuration, the lid can be completely housed inside the frame body when the carrier is mounted. Not only do you have no fear of damaging the appearance, but you can also eliminate all the concerns that the lid will be a great obstacle to your work or that the lid will be damaged or damaged when you attach or detach the carrier. . In addition, storing the lid in the frame eliminates the need to store the lid, so there is no risk of losing the lid.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a cover according to an embodiment of the present invention in relation to a roof molding.

FIG. 2 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line BB of FIG.

FIG. 4 is a side view illustrating a process of integrating the lid body with the frame body.

FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a state in which an opening window of the frame body is closed by a lid body.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of essential parts showing a state in which an opening window of the frame body is opened by a lid body.

FIG. 7 is a main-portion cross-sectional view showing a state where the lid is housed inside the frame.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Frame 2 Opening Window of Frame 7 Guide Groove 8A 1st Bearing 8B 2nd Bearing 11 Lid 12 Shaft R Lid Roof R Automotive Roof S Groove F Flange M Roof Mold H Carrier Mounting Opening

 ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page (72) Hiroki Fujii, 3-1, Shinchi, Fuchu-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima Prefecture Mazda Co., Ltd. (72) Muneyoshi Mohri, 3-839, Tagawa, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan Japan Light Metal Kakoki Co., Ltd.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] 1. A frame mounted on a carrier mounting opening of a roof molding arranged in a groove on an upper surface of an automobile roof, the frame being fixed to a rim of the carrier mounting opening. The frame is composed of two parts, that is, a lid that opens and closes an opening window of the frame. The frame has a pair of guide grooves formed on both sides in the vertical direction, and a first bearing portion is formed above the guide grooves. , A second bearing portion is formed below each guide groove, while the lid body is formed with a pair of shaft portions slidably fitted in the guide grooves on both sides of the second bearing portion so that the respective shaft portions correspond to each other. A cover for a roof molding having an opening, which is configured to be movable between a first bearing portion and a second bearing portion of the guide groove.