JPH0761370A - Front structure of cab over type automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To provide the front structure of a cab over type automobile which is constituted to open only a part, on which containing tanks for window washer liquid and radiator liquid are mounted, through one action where occasion demands without fully opening and closing a front panel formed in a curved manner like a camping car. CONSTITUTION:Operation windows 7 are arranged in positions corresponding to containing tanks 5 and 6 for radiator liquid and window washer liquid mounted on the rear surface side of a front panel 2 with which the driver's seat of a cab over type automobile is covered. An opening closing plate 8 with which the operation window 7 is covered is arranged and an opening closing mechanism 10 is located between the opening closing plate 8 and the front panel 2.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a front structure of a cab-over type automobile.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in a cab-over type automobile, a tank containing a window washer liquid or a radiator liquid is mounted on the rear surface side of a front panel. Since such a storage tank needs to be replenished with the content liquid periodically, it is usually mounted on the rear surface side of the front panel and at a position facing the front panel.

Further, the front panel of a cab-over type automobile is formed so as to be fully opened with respect to the vehicle body with one side as a pivot. Therefore, the entire shape is often formed flat for convenience of the rotating portion.

By the way, such a cab-over type automobile may be used as a camping car. In that case, many curved portions are formed on the exterior of the vehicle body, so that the image of the truck is wiped off.

[0005]

However, when the exterior including the front panel is curved and formed as in the case of manufacturing a camper, the structure for fully opening the front panel becomes complicated. That is, since the portion of the front panel that supports the rotating portion is curved, the structure of this portion becomes complicated.

Furthermore, in the case where a front panel which is opened on the entire surface is provided, for example, when replenishing work such as window washer liquid is performed in a windy place,
Even the equipment around the storage tank is exposed to the strong wind, and there is a problem that dust and the like enter the area.

In view of the above-mentioned circumstances, the present invention provides a window washer liquid and a radiator liquid that need to be replenished without opening and closing the front panel even if the front panel is curved like a camper. It is an object of the present invention to provide a front structure of a cab-over type automobile capable of opening and closing only a portion where a storage tank is mounted with one touch when needed.

[0008]

DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION The present invention for achieving the above object is to provide a storage tank for a radiator liquid and a window washer liquid mounted on the rear surface side of a front panel covering a front portion of a driver's seat of a cab-over type automobile. An operation window is provided at a corresponding position, an opening / closing plate that covers the operation window so as to be openable / closable is arranged, and an opening / closing mechanism is interposed between the opening / closing plate and the front panel.

[0009]

According to the present invention having the above-described structure, if the opening / closing plate located on the front surface of the storage tank for the window washer liquid or radiator liquid is opened as necessary without completely opening the front panel, that portion is opened. Only can be exposed to the outside. As a result, even if the entire front panel is curved and formed, it does not hinder the replenishment of the window washer liquid or the radiator liquid.

Further, since only the minimum required portion is opened and closed, even if the front panel is operated in a windy place, dust and the like will not invade other unnecessary portions. .

[0011]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to the embodiments shown in the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a front structure of a cab-over type automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention, and particularly, shows a front structure of a camping car.

In this camper 1, a front panel 2, side panels 3 and 3 on both sides, and an upper panel 4 are formed in a curved shape with respect to an ordinary vehicle. That is, it is formed to be rounded as a whole. Further, the front panel 2 is integrally assembled by fitting an engaging portion projecting on the rear surface side into a recess on the vehicle body side. On the other hand, a storage tank 5 for the window washer liquid is installed at one end on the driver's seat side in the front part of the vehicle body to which the front panel 2 is attached, and on the other hand, a storage tank for radiator liquid is installed at one end on the auxiliary seat side. 6 is installed.

As shown in FIG. 2, substantially rectangular operation windows 7 and 7 are formed at respective portions of the front panel 2 facing the storage tanks 5 and 6 so that an operator can operate them from the outside. ing. The size of these operation windows 7 is not particularly limited, but it is preferable that the operation windows 7 be of a size that allows the storage tanks 5 and 6 to be taken in and out.

On the other hand, the operation windows 7 are provided with opening / closing plates 8 serving as lids of this portion so as to be openable / closable in the following manner. That is, the opening / closing plate 8 is formed in an elongated shape in the height direction as shown in FIG. 2, and the bottom portion is rotatably supported by the front panel 2 by a hinge. Further, it is attached by a string-shaped body 9 which is extended between the vehicle body and the vehicle body so as not to be opened beyond a predetermined angle.

A known opening / closing mechanism 10 is interposed between the opening / closing plate 8 and the front panel 2 into which the opening / closing plate 8 is fitted. That is, the opening / closing mechanism 10 includes the fixing member 20 mounted in the operation window 7 of the front panel 2 and the opening / closing plate 8.
And a movable member 30 attached to the back side of the.

As shown in FIG. 3, the concrete structure of the fixing member 20 is a locking plate 11 having a central hole 11a and a locking plate 11 which is superposed on the locking plate 11 and is slightly slidably mounted. It consists of a play plate 12, and the play plate 12 also has a central hole 12
a is formed.

A play plate 12 arranged inside the locking plate 11.
The two opposite sides are sandwiched by the bent pieces 11b formed on the locking plate 11. Further, the moving area of the central hole 12a of the play plate 12 is limited to the central hole 11a of the locking plate 11 and does not move beyond this.

On the other hand, a movable member 30 attached to the opening / closing plate 8.
Has a convex outer shape, as shown in FIG. The movable member 30 penetrates the substantially T-shaped protruding member 13 forming the main body on the movable side, the moving member 14 slidably inserted in the protruding member 13, and the protruding member 13. A piece 16 rotatably incorporated into the recess 13a formed by means of a pin 15; and a spring 17 interposed between the ridge member 13 and the moving member 14. The moving member 14 also serves as a spring receiver for the spring 17 (see FIG. 6).

The moving member 1 is provided on the outer periphery of the ridge member 13.
4 is formed with a pair of guide surfaces for guiding sliding, and a stopper portion for restricting the movement end end of the moving member 14 is formed.

The moving member 14 is a flat flange 14
It is composed of a body portion 14a provided with d, and an arm portion 14b projecting from the body portion 14a and accommodated in the recess 13a of the ridge member 13 described above, and the tip of the arm portion 14b rotates the piece 16. It is an actuating piece 14c to be moved.

The piece 16 has a two-stage structure. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, a star-shaped projection 16c is integrally formed on a base portion 16b in which V-shaped grooves 16a, 16a are formed.

In the opening / closing mechanism 10 including the movable member 30 and the fixed member 20 as described above, the operator presses the ridge member 13 against the urging force of the spring 17, and then the ridge member 13 is pressed. By repeating the operation until the hand is released, it is formed to repeat two states such as open and closed.

The actual operation when the opening / closing mechanism 10 having the above-mentioned structure is interposed in the front panel 2 will be described below with reference to FIGS. 6 (a) to 6 (d). now,
The front panel 2 is assumed to be open as shown in FIG. In this state, since the operation window 7 is opened, it is possible to freely replenish the window washer liquid or the radiator liquid inside the window 7 from the outside.

When the refilling work is completed, the open / close plate 8 is lightly placed on the hand and the open / close plate 8 is pushed toward the locking plate 11 in the operation window 7. Then, as shown by the chain double-dashed line in FIG. 6A, the protruding member 13 of the movable member 30 is inserted into the hole 12 a in the locking plate 11. When the movable member 30 is further pushed from this state against the urging force of the spring 17 as shown in FIG. 6B, the ridge member 13 moves upward. At this time, the spring 17 is compressed. When the moving distance of the protruding member 13 exceeds a predetermined length, the operating piece 14c is engaged with the protrusion 16c of the piece 16 and the piece 16 is rotated counterclockwise by about 45 °.

After the state shown in FIG. 6 (b), the opening / closing plate 8
When the hand is released from the
3 is the direction of exiting from the hole 12a (downward in FIG. 6)
Move vigorously. During this movement, the piece 16 that moves integrally with the ridge member 13 comes into contact with the locking plate 11 and slightly rotates again in the counterclockwise direction, but as shown in FIG.
The protrusion S of 6 immediately contacts the inner wall of the body portion 14a of the moving member 14, and rotation is prevented.

As a result, the movable member 30 is prevented from coming off the locking plate 11. In other words, the opening / closing mechanism 10
Will be closed. Further, when the opening / closing plate 8 is pushed inward again from the closed state of the opening / closing plate 8 as described above, the projection 1 of the piece 16 is
The operating piece 14c engages with 6c. If the opening / closing plate 8 is further pushed in from this state, the protrusion S shown in FIG. 6C moves to an obliquely upper position as shown in FIG. 6D.

Accordingly, when the open / close plate 8 is released from the state shown in FIG. 6D, the urging force of the spring 17 causes the ridge member 13 to vigorously move away from the hole 12a (downward in FIG. 6). Moving. During this movement, the projection S of the piece 16 contacts the locking plate 11 and is pressed so as to rotate counterclockwise. As a result, the piece 16 takes the standing posture again as shown in FIG. At this time, the locking plate 11
The engagement between the movable member 30 and the movable member 30 is released, and the movable member 30 is extracted from the locking plate 11. That is, the opening / closing mechanism 10 is opened.

Therefore, the opening / closing plate 8 is opened again as shown in FIG. Since the opening / closing mechanism 10 of this embodiment repeats the above-described operation, the operation window 7 can be easily opened or closed by pushing or releasing the opening / closing plate 8.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, it is possible to open only the necessary portion with one touch without opening the entire front panel, so that dust or the like can be kept in other places when replenishing the window washer liquid or the like. There is no risk of getting in.

Further, since the front panel of this embodiment does not need to be opened on the entire surface, there is no problem even if the entire shape is curved. Therefore, it is possible to add variety to the design of the cab-over type automobile.

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made based on the technical idea of the present invention. For example,
The opening / closing mechanism 10 described above is not limited to the embodiment, and other opening / closing mechanisms can be freely used.

[0032]

As described above, according to the front structure of the cab-over type automobile according to the present invention, the storage tank for the window washer liquid or the radiator liquid is stored as necessary without completely opening the front panel. If the opening / closing plate located on the front surface of the is opened, only that portion can be exposed to the outside. Accordingly, even if the entire front panel is curved and formed, there is no problem in replenishing the window washer liquid or the radiator liquid.

Further, since only the minimum required portion is opened and closed, even if the front panel is operated in a windy place, dust and the like will not invade into other unnecessary portions. .

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a camper having a front structure of a cab type automobile according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged perspective view showing a main part of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a plan view showing components of an opening / closing mechanism adopted in the same embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing another constituent element of the opening / closing mechanism used in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing still another constituent element of the opening / closing mechanism adopted in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a sectional view of an essential part showing the action of the opening / closing mechanism of the embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Front panel 5, 6 Storage tank 7 Operation window 8 Open / close plate 10 Open / close mechanism

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. An operation window is provided at a position corresponding to each storage tank for a radiator liquid and a window washer liquid mounted on a rear surface side of a front panel covering a front portion of a cab-over type automobile driver seat, and the operation window is opened and closed. A front structure of a cab-over type automobile, characterized in that an opening / closing plate for freely covering is arranged, and an opening / closing mechanism is interposed between the opening / closing plate and the front panel.