JPS585286Y2 - head light guard - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a headlight guard that protects the headlights of automobiles from flying stones and the like.

In conventional automobile headlights, the lens is attached to the headlight rim without being exposed, so it may be damaged by stones or the like that are thrown off the rear wheels of a vehicle ahead on a slow road.

Also, the uneven surface of the lens (insects may get stuck or snow may accumulate on it can cause problems when driving at night).

A colored cover that protects only the lenses of the headlights (Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 38-23854) has also been proposed, but this requires the same number of colored covers as there are lenses, which increases the cost and makes it difficult to attach and remove them. It has the disadvantage that it is extremely complicated and time-consuming.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The object of the present invention is to provide a headlight guard that is formed as a flat panel that covers the front surface of the headlight and is particularly easy to attach and detach.

That is, the headlight guard according to the present invention connects the outer peripheral edge (the tip of the upper end flange of the transparent hard plastic panel body having the flange portion) to the back of the upper edge of the headlight L-IJ (the engaging engagement part). Protrude the stopper downwards, and also attach the lower end of the panel body to the tip (headline).
Attach the proximal end of the claw-like metal fitting having a locking protrusion that engages behind the lower edge of the IJ and a plate surface (a tongue-like piece with a through hole bored therein), and then [This panel body is constructed with a top edge and a bottom section.

This will be explained below based on the illustrated embodiment.

The illustrated headlight guard A has a flange portion 2 formed on the outer periphery of a horizontally long panel body 1 to be fitted onto the outer periphery of a headlight rim 3 (hereinafter referred to as rim 3). There is.

The panel body 1 and the flange portion 2 are made of transparent hard plastic and are molded to a thickness of approximately 2 mm, and have sufficient light transmittance and impact resistance.

The size and shape of the passenger car to which it is installed (
The shape of the outer contour of each rim 3 is determined accordingly (the shape of the outer edge of each rim 3 is determined accordingly, and the shape is shaped to a size that can cover the entire surface of the rim 3).

Furthermore, the flange portion 2 does not necessarily have to be integrally formed with the panel body 1, but it must be constructed so that the panel body 1 is located in front of the rim 3 and can be fitted onto the outer periphery of the rim 3. .

The installation of the panel body 1 requires a locking fitting 4 attached to the tip of the upper end flange 2a, and a lower end of the panel body 1 (
This is done by twisting the claw-like metal fittings 5 to be attached.

That is, as the locking metal fitting 4, a locking metal fitting that engages at the tip of the upper end flange 2a of the panel main body 1 and behind the upper edge 3a of the rim 3 may be provided directly protruding downward. For example, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the upper rear edge of the thin metal plate-like eaves 6 mounted above the panel main body 1 is partially protruded, and the protrusions are further removed. It is also possible to use a structure bent downward so as to engage behind the upper edge 3a of the rim 3.

The eaves section 6 is attached to the panel body by partially folding back its upper rear edge and locking the lower side of the upper end flange 2a, and then screwing it to both side flanges.

In addition, the claw-like metal fitting 5 has a tip ic IJ as shown in FIG.
Behind the lower edge 3b of the panel body 3 (a locking protrusion 5a that engages with this is provided so that the side surface is shaped like a rake), and the base end 5b of the metal fitting is screwed to the lower end of the panel body 1. to maintain elasticity.

In cooperation with the locking fittings 4, the panel body 1 can be securely fixed to the headlight rim 3.

Further, the tip of the locking protrusion 5a of the claw-like metal fitting 5 is folded back downward, and a through hole 7a is bored in the plate surface to form a tongue-like piece 7, as shown in FIG.
As shown, when the panel main body 1 is to be separated from the rim 3, a hook such as a screwdriver can be inserted into the through hole 7a and pressed downward. It is convenient because the engagement between the locking protrusion 5a and the lower edge 3b of the rim can be released very easily.

The present invention is constructed as described above, and the locking metal fitting 4 protruding from the tip of the upper end flange is locked behind the upper edge 3a of the rim 3. By fixing the upper edge and further pressing the lower end toward the rim, the locking protrusion 5a of the claw-shaped metal fitting 4 is fixed to the lower edge 3b of the rim.
The rear part of the rim is fixed, and the panel body 1 is attached to the front part of the rim.

At this time, the claw-like metal fitting 4 exhibits the same effect as a plate ridge with one end fixed, and as soon as the locking protrusion 5a pushed down by the rim lower edge 3b reaches the back of the lower edge 3b. Rather, it is restored upward by the elastic force and is locked with the lower edge 3b.

In addition, when removing the panel main body 1, it is very easy to remove the panel body 1 by inserting a hook such as a screwdriver into the through hole 7a of the tongue-shaped piece and pressing downward.

Furthermore, the bottom part provided above the panel body can further reduce the amount of rain and snow that adheres to the panel surface, and can also improve the aesthetic appearance of the headlight guard itself.

As mentioned above, according to the headlight guard of the present invention, since the transparent hard plastic panel is made to cover the entire surface of the headlight, it is possible to avoid flying stones etc. without interfering with the irradiation of light. Damage to the headlights caused by this can be prevented.

In addition, since the panel surface is flat, insects and snowfall that stick to it can be easily scattered, and the panel itself can be installed with a single touch, making it suitable as a car accessory. There are three things.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the headlight guard and headlamp (IJ) according to the present invention, Fig. 2 is an explanatory view illustrating its installation state, and Figs. 3 and 4 are perspective views of the claw-like metal fittings. Show each. A...Headlight guard, 1...Panel body, 2...Flange part, 2a...
・Top end flange, 3...Head ride rim, 3
．． a...Top edge, 3b...Bottom edge, 4
...Latching metal fitting, 5...Claw-shaped metal fitting, 5.
iI... Locking protrusion, 5b... Proximal end, 6... Eave part, 7... Tongue, 7a.
...Through hole.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] The shape of the outer contour of the headride rim (this forms the outer circumference of the transparent hard plastic panel body molded accordingly), the outer circumference of the headride rim (this forms the flange to be fitted, and the tip of the upper end flange A locking metal fitting that engages behind the upper edge of the IJ is protruded downward, and the lower end of the panel body (here, the tip is attached to the head line).
The side surface has a locking protrusion that engages behind the lower edge of the IJ, and a tongue-shaped piece that hangs downward from the tip of the locking protrusion and has a through hole in the plate surface. A headlight guard comprising: a proximal end of a claw-shaped metal fitting formed in a single shape; the claw-like metal fitting elastically held;