JPS6040369Y2 - Automobile front wheel entrapment prevention device - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] The present invention relates to a device for preventing pedestrians, bicycles, etc. from getting caught in the front wheels of a car.

As shown in FIG. 1, in vehicles with large diameter wheels such as trucks, there is a large space between the lower part of the fenders 5 on both sides of the front bumper 3 attached to the front of the cab 1 and the front of the front wheels 2. Yes, when one of the front wheels 2 is steered outward, the front surface of the front wheel 2 protrudes outward from the side edge of the front bumper 3, creating the risk of catching and trapping pedestrians and bicycles. was there.

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems with a simple structure.

Examples thereof will be described below with reference to FIGS. 2 to 5.

1 is the cab, 2 is the front wheel, 3 is the front bumper, and 5 is the fentara.

The present invention has fenders 5 on both sides of the front bumper 3.
An entrapment prevention guard member 4 close to the front circumferential surface of the front wheel 2 at the lower part thereof is pivotally mounted by a pivot 4a so as to be able to move left and right.

Further, the cylinder 7 is swingably supported on an anchor 8 fixed to the front end of the frame 6, and its piston rod 9 is pivotally connected to the entrainment prevention guard member 4.

In addition, in FIG. 5, the entrainment prevention guard member 4
Both the side and lower surfaces of the spoiler 10 are curved, and a spoiler 10 having a downwardly curved surface is fixed to the lower part of the front bumper 3 between the two anti-engraving guard members 4, and functions as a front spoiler together with the two anti-engraving guard members 4. It is designed to serve as both.

Further, although the operating mechanism of the cylinder 7 is not shown, a fluid pressure control valve is provided that operates in conjunction with the steering device, and the cylinder 7 is set to operate simultaneously when the front wheels 2 are steered outward. do.

Since the present invention has the above-mentioned structure, when the vehicle is running straight, the front wheels 2 are located parallel to the frame 6 as shown by the solid line in FIG. It is located along the curved surface and along the front lower part of the fender 5.

When the vehicle steers the left front wheel 2 to the left as shown by the dotted line in FIG. 3, the flashing fluid pressure control valve is switched to supply oil or air fluid pressure to the cylinder 7. Extend the piston rod 9.

As a result, the entrainment prevention guard member 4 rotates outward as shown by the dotted line using the pivot shaft 4a as a fulcrum, and the tip of the entrainment prevention guard member 4 is approximately connected to the tire surface of the front wheel 2 protruding outward. Protrude so that they are on the same plane.

Therefore, if a pedestrian or a bicycle comes into contact with the side part of the front bumper 3, the entrapment prevention guard member 4
This prevents it from getting caught in the front wheel 2.

Although not shown, the right front wheel also performs the same operation relative to the left front wheel 2.

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent pedestrians, bicycles, etc. from getting caught in the front wheels when the vehicle turns left or right, by using a simple structure of the guard member to prevent pedestrians and bicycles from getting caught in the vehicle by steering and following the front wheels. In addition to improving safety, it also has the effect of being able to be used as a spoiler to reduce air during driving, as shown in FIG.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

Fig. 1 is a front view of a conventional automobile, Fig. 2 is a front view of an automobile equipped with the device of the present invention, Fig. 3 is a plan view of the vicinity of the left front wheel showing the device of the present invention, and Fig. 4 is a side view of the same. FIG. 5 is a front view of an automobile showing another embodiment to which the device of the present invention is applied. 1...Cab, 2...Front wheel, 3...
...Front bumper, 4...Entrapment prevention guard member, 4a...Pivot, 5...Fender, 6...Frame, 7... ...Tsurinda,
9... Zeston rod.

Claims (1)

[Scope of utility model registration request] Entrapment prevention guard members close to the front circumferential surface of the front wheels are pivotally attached to the lower part of the fender on both sides of the front bumper so that they can be moved in the left and right direction, and the said entrapment prevention guards are linked to the outward steering of the front wheels. A front wheel entrapment prevention device for an automobile, comprising a cylinder device that rotates a member outward.