JPH10147151A - Storable hood device for automobile - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a hood device which can cover the upper part of the entrance of an automobile over a wide range, and which can effectively shield against rain or sunlight. SOLUTION: A hood comprising a first hood member 5, a second hood member 6 foldably connected to the distal end of the first hold member 5, and a third hood member 7 foldably connected to the distal end of the second hold member 6, is attached to the roof 2 of an automobile 1 so as to be accommodated, being folded, in a recess 3 formed in the roof 2 of the automobile 1. The hood members 5, 6, 7 are folded and expanded by a motor so as to cover the upper part of an entrance of the automobile over a wide range, and to be accommodated, being folded, in the recess 3, thereby no hindrance is caused to the running and the external appearance of the automobile.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a retractable eaves device for a vehicle which projects from the roof to the upper portion of a door when the vehicle gets on and off the vehicle, and serves as a rain shield or a sunshade.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art When getting on and off a car in the rainy weather, it is extremely difficult to prevent the vehicle from getting wet even with an umbrella. Therefore, a bellows type eaves is provided between the upper part of the door and the vehicle body. The eaves extend when the door is opened, and a rain shield is formed at an upper portion between the door and the vehicle body.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional eaves have a space limitation in their size.
Since it is extremely small on a plane, it cannot function sufficiently as a rain shield, and the eaves folded on the sides are exposed when the car is running, which significantly reduces the appearance of the car. There is.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a flat eave having a sufficient space above the door, to effectively prevent rain when getting on and off, and to store the entirety on a roof. Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a retractable eaves device that does not reduce the appearance of an automobile.

[0005]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an eaves member formed by connecting a plurality of eaves members so as to be freely foldable and expandable. Is accommodated in a concave portion provided on the roof of an automobile in a folded state, and is mounted so as to be in an extended state in which the folded state is extended upward from the side of the automobile.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the eaves are attached to both sides in the concave portion on the roof,
The eaves on both sides are configured to be accommodated in the concave portions in a folded state, and to protrude to the opposite sides of the vehicle when extended.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the eaves connect a plurality of eaves members so as to be freely foldable and expandable with a shaft, and the adjacent eaves members are located on the tip side. The eaves member can be folded and extended freely with respect to the eaves member on the base side by the rotation drive mechanism linked to the shaft, and the eaves member located closest to the base side can be freely moved up and down in the concave portion of the roof by the rotation drive mechanism. This is a configuration that is mounted as follows.

Here, the recess provided on the roof of the automobile is
It may be formed directly on the roof of the car, or it may be formed in the case by fixing a thin box-shaped case on the roof, and the folded eaves will fit in this recess and become inconspicuous At the same time, the number of connected eaves members may be set such that the upper part of the doorway can be sufficiently covered at the time of extension.

[0009]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

As shown in the figure, a recess 3 is provided on a roof 2 of an automobile 1 and both sides of the recess 3 are accommodated in the interior of the recess 3 in a folded state, and extended from this state to the upper side of the automobile 1. The eaves 4 and 4 that can freely move are attached.

The recess 3 has a width over the entire width of the roof 2 and a length over the entire length of the roof 2. Eaves 4 and 4 having the same structure are attached to both sides of the front and rear center lines in the recess 3, respectively. ing.

In the illustrated case, the concave portion 3 is formed by directly recessing the roof 2 of the automobile 1. However, a thin box-shaped case which is placed on the roof 2 is used, and the case is well-known on the roof. The mounting bracket may be used for mounting and fixing, and a concave portion may be formed inside the case.

The eaves 4, 4 are connected in sequence with a first eaves member 5, a second eaves member 6, and a third eaves member 7 using a water-resistant material so that the eaves 4, 4 can be folded and expanded freely. Connect to
The first eaves member 5, which is the most proximal side, is mounted in the recess 3 so as to be able to move up and down.

The first eaves member 5 is formed in a rectangular shape having a size such that it can be accommodated in the left and right halves of the recess 3, and its base end is mounted in the recess 3 by a shaft 8, and a motor (rotary driving machine) Due to the rotation of the shaft 8, the eaves member 5 moves up and down around the shaft 8, and the eaves member 5 is accommodated in the concave portion 3 when the eaves member falls down, and rises up a predetermined angle from the down state.

The second and third eaves members 6 and 7 have front and rear lengths substantially equal to those of the first eaves member 5, and their widths are slightly shorter than the first eaves member 5. Eaves member 5
On one side.

The second eaves member 6 is connected at its base end to the tip of the first eaves member 5 using a shaft 9 and a hinge 10, and the first eaves member 5 is rotated by a motor connected to the shaft 9 to rotate the first eaves member 5. With respect to the eaves member 5.

The third eaves member 7 has its base end attached to the distal end of the second eaves member 6 by means of a shaft 11 and a hinge 12. Thus, the third eaves member 7 rotates.

FIG. 3 shows the second eaves member 6 with respect to the first eaves member 5.
An example of a structure for limiting the rotation angle of the motor will be described with reference to a control circuit, which will be described later. The detection of the second eaves member 6 by the limit switch attached to the first eaves member 5 allows the motor to be energized. The limit of the rotation angle of the third eave member 7 with respect to the second eave member 6 and the restriction of the undulation angle of the first eave member 5 are similarly controlled using the limit switch.

In the first embodiment of the eaves 4 shown in FIGS. 1 to 4, the second eaves member 6 is folded on the back side of the first eaves member 5 and further on the back side of the second eaves member 6. The third eaves member 7 is designed to be folded.

In the second embodiment shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the second eaves member 6 is folded on the lower surface side of the first eaves member 5 and the third eaves member 3 is placed on the upper surface side of the second eaves member 6. Is to be folded.

In any case, when the eaves 4 are folded and stored in the recess 3, the first eaves member 5 is located at the uppermost position,
The upper surface of the recess 3 is closed.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit for electrically controlling the folding and expansion of the eaves device. Since the control circuits for the left and right eaves 4 are the same, only the control circuit for the left eaves is shown.

[0023] The control circuit comprises a drive unit which is controlled by the detection control unit and their folding and the detection control unit of deployment, the left and right changeover switch S and deployment, folding, connecting the key switch S ₂ for switching off The detection control unit for deployment includes a switch LS-1A and a relay R ₁ -A that are switched by the standing of the first eave member, and a switch LS-2A and a relay R ₂ − that are switched by the deployment of the second eave member 6.
A, Switch LS opened by deployment of third eaves member 7
And a -3A and the relay R ₃ -A, each relay R ₁ -A,
Motors M ₁ , M ₂ , corresponding to R ₂ -A, R ₃ -A,
The M ₃ and drives in the expansion direction. here,
The motor M ₁ moves the first eave member 5 up and down, and the motor M ₂
Causes the undulating pivoting the second canopy member 6, the motor M ₃ are those for relief rotate the third eaves member 7.

Further, the detection control unit of the folding, a switch LS-2B for detecting the folding of the switch LS-3B and the relay R ₃ -B, the second canopy member 6 for detecting the folding of the third eaves member 7 relay R ₂ -B, a switch LS-1B for detecting a Fuku倒the first eave member 5 and a relay R ₁ -B, the motor M ₁ by the relay R ₁ -B~R ₃ -B,
M ₂ and M ₃ are driven in the folding direction.

The eaves device according to the present invention has the above-described configuration. When the vehicle 1 is running, the eaves device shown in FIGS.
As shown in (A), the eaves 4 on both sides are folded and housed in the concave portion 3 of the roof 2 so that they are inconspicuous from the outside and do not hinder running.

[0026] During vehicle passenger in day strong rainy weather or sunshine, after setting the changeover switch S to the left or right passenger side, when the key switch S ₂ to the opening operation, first, through the switch LS-1A relay R ₁ -A is energized, and the motor M ₁ raises the first eaves member 5.

As shown in FIGS. 4 (B) and 6 (B), the first eaves member 5 and the second and third eaves members 6, 7 overlapping the first eaves member 5 are provided.
Rises at a predetermined angle, the switch LS-1A is switched, and the relay R ₂ is connected via the switch LS-2A.
Becomes energized to -A, the standing posture of the first eave member 5 is held by the stop motor M _1, becomes the power supply to the motor M _2, the third canopy overlapping thereto and the second overhanging member 6 Member 7
As shown in FIGS. 4 (C) and 6 (C), the first eaves member 5 rotates about the shaft 9 at the tip thereof, and becomes substantially horizontal from the tip of the first eaves member 5. projects, the second canopy member 6 reaches a predetermined position, the motor M ₃ is rotated by energization of the relay R ₃ -A switch LS-2A via the changeover switch LS-3A, the second canopy The third eaves member 7 expands outward with respect to the member 6 as shown in FIGS. 4D and 6D.

When the third eaves member 7 is extended from the second eaves member 6, the switch LS-3A is opened and the motor M ₃
The eaves 4 are completely extended, and the eaves 4 are in a completely extended state.
It becomes a rain shield and a sunshade for the doorway.

FIG. 1 shows a state where the eaves 4 on both sides are extended, and FIG. 8 shows a state where the eaves device mounted on the roof of the wagon car is extended.

[0030] Also, when folding the eaves 4, it is sufficient to set the key switch S ₂ to the closed side, switch LS-1
B, LS-2B, LS-3B and relays R ₁ -B, R _2-
By the action of B, R ₃ -B, the third eaves member 7 is folded so as to overlap the second eaves member 6, and then the second eaves member 6 is After being folded so as to overlap the first eaves member, the first eaves member 5 falls down and is entirely stored in the recess 3.

[0031]

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of eaves members are connected so as to be freely foldable and expandable, and are mounted on the roof of the automobile so as to be accommodated in a folded state. The eaves member can protrude from the upper part of the entrance by a sufficient amount, so that rain and awning can be reliably performed on the entrance.

Also, since the eaves can be stored in the uneven portion on the roof in a folded state, they are inconspicuous when the automobile is running, so that the external appearance of the automobile is not deteriorated and the eaves are placed in the recess of the roof. Thereby, it is possible to improve running safety without receiving wind pressure during running.

Further, the extension and folding of the eaves member can be controlled from inside the automobile.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a first embodiment of an eaves device in an extended state.

FIG. 2 is a longitudinal sectional front view in which main parts of the above are enlarged.

FIG. 3A is a cross-sectional view showing a connection portion between a first eave member and a second eave member, and FIG. 3B is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing an extended state of the same.

4 (A) to 4 (D) are explanatory views showing the eaves extending step in order.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the eaves device in an extended state.

6 (A) to 6 (D) are explanatory diagrams sequentially showing a spreading step of the above.

FIG. 7 is a circuit diagram of a control circuit for extending and folding the eaves device.

FIG. 8 is a side view when the eaves device is attached to the wagon vehicle at the time of extension.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 automobile 2 roof 3 recess 4 eave 5 first eave member 6 second eave member 7 third eave member

Claims (3)

[Claims] An eaves is formed by connecting a plurality of eaves members so as to be freely foldable and expandable, and the eaves are stored in a recessed state provided in a recess provided on a roof of an automobile in a folded state,
A retractable eaves device for a vehicle, wherein the retractable eaves device is mounted so as to extend from the folded state to an upper side of the vehicle. 2. The eaves are mounted on both sides in a concave portion on the roof, and the eaves on both sides are accommodated in the concave portion in a folded state.
2. The retractable eaves device for a vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the retractable eaves device is adapted to project to opposite sides of the vehicle when extended. 3. The eaves are connected so that a plurality of eaves members can be freely folded and extended about a shaft, and the adjacent eaves members are connected to a base side by a rotation drive mechanism in which an eaves member located at a front end side is interlocked with the shaft. 3. The vehicle according to claim 1, wherein the eaves member is freely foldable and expandable with respect to the eaves member, and the eaves member located closest to the base is rotatably driven up and down by a rotary drive mechanism in a concave portion of the roof. Retractable eaves device.