JPS61268522A - Construction of upper body of car - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE:To improve sealing property between a hood and a body by placing the rear end of a rear hood lower than a belt line, and fixing and sealing it with a peripheral-part hood spreading link when a collapsible pillar is erected, in the captioned device of a fully openable car. CONSTITUTION:A hood installing plate 54 is provided on the rear wall of a housing part 18 having a construction of closed section, consisting of an outer panel 51 and an inner panel 52, and the rear end 15c of a rear hood 15 is fixed to it. Thereby, the rear end installing position of a hood 15 comes to a lower position than the upper edge of a body. And, a seal 53 is installed on the upper edge part of the closed-section construction. When a collapsible pillar 13 is erected in a hood spreading position as shown in the figure, a peripheral-part hood spreading link 30 is accompanyingly moved upward. And a rear side link 31 comes in pressure contact with a seal 53 to fix and seal the hood 15. When the collapsible pillar 13 is brought down, the link 31 comes in the dotted line position releasing the hood 15 from a tight hold. By this construction, the sealing property between the body and the hood can be improved.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention (Field of Industrial Application) The present invention relates to an upper body structure in the rear part of an automobile, and more specifically, the roof plate is removed and the rear window part is folded rearward to bring it into a full oven state. This relates to a type of upper vehicle body structure that can be used.

(Prior Art) An oven car is a car that has no roof, rear window, etc. except for the front window, and has the advantage of wide visibility and an exhilarating driving feeling in warm, sunny weather. However, on the other hand, there is a problem in that it is not suitable for driving in bad weather such as rainy days or when it is cold. For this reason, convertible cars have conventionally used a hood to form a roof, and the hood can be folded towards the rear of the car body to create an oven car condition, as well as the Taruwatotsubu model, which has a removable roof plate. The car is in service. In the case of a convertible type car, if the top is folded, it can be turned into a complete oven car, but since the top is used, when the top of the car is covered with the top, the top is connected to the side and front windows. The sealability of the parts tends to be a problem, and wind noise and water leaks are likely to occur while driving. On the other hand, in the case of Talwatotsubu type cars, the above problems are less likely to occur because they use a rigid roof, but since only the roof is open, the problem is that they are inferior to full oven cars in terms of visibility etc. There is.

For this reason, for example, UK published patent application No. 208
As disclosed in No. 6316, a rotatable pillar is attached to the vehicle body, and the rear of the tiltable pillar is attached to the vehicle body and covered with a hood, and the top of the tiltable pillar and the top of the front window are attached. An upper body structure has been proposed that is a combination of the convertible type and the Talwatotsubu type, without the need for a roof panel. In this way, it is possible to solve both the problem of the sealing property of the joint with the window in the convertible type and the problem of visibility in the Talwa top type.

However, in this case, the collapsible pillars that support the top are rotated rearward to create the oven h- condition, so not only the top but also the collapsible pillars are stowed below the belt line of the vehicle to widen the field of view. Therefore, it is necessary to devise a rotation mechanism for the collapsible pillar to meet this demand.

Furthermore, a similar problem occurs in the case of convertible models, but when installing a window in the center of the hood to ensure rearward visibility when the hood is extended due to the folding pillars, this window is Similarly, if it is made of transparent vinyl material so that it can be folded, the vinyl material is soft and easily scratches, and if it is folded repeatedly, it will become cloudy and difficult to see due to the scratches, etc., and it will tend to wrinkle and undulate. Therefore, there is a problem that it is difficult to maintain flatness and objects appear distorted. For this reason, it is desirable to make the rear window from glass, but since glass cannot be folded like a top, the following problem occurs when folding the collapsible pillars backwards and folding the top for storage. arise.

That is, as shown in FIG. 9A, a removable roof panel 1 is attached across the top of the retractable pillar 2 and the top of the front window, and the rear of the retractable pillar 2- is attached to the hood 3.
When the windshield 4 is provided in the center of the top and the roof is covered with a windshield, in order to rotate the collapsible pillar 2 backward from this state to make it into an oven car type, as shown in FIG. 9B, the windshield 4 must be Since it does not bend, it is necessary to increase the longitudinal lengths 9Jl and Q,2 of the top 3 to some extent.

For this reason, there is a problem in that the length of the window glass cannot be made much larger than the length of the hood in the front-rear direction, resulting in a narrow rear visibility.

This problem applies not only to the length of the top 3 in the longitudinal direction, but also to its quality in the vehicle width direction. That is, arrow Z in FIG. 9A
As can be seen from Figure 9C, which is a cross-sectional view along -Z,
In order to widen the width of the window glass 4, it is necessary to reduce the canopy length 9J3 at the side part of the window glass 4, and as the width of the window 3 becomes smaller, the cross section along the arrow Y-Y in Fig. 9B becomes smaller. When the collapsible pillar 2 is rotated rearward as shown in Fig. 9D, the collapsible pillar 2 cannot be moved downward much due to the hood 3, and the collapsible pillar 2 is aligned with the belt line (vehicle body 6). There is a risk that it will come out above the line of the upper edge 6a of the
There is also a problem in that it is difficult to increase the width of the window glass 4. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9E, it is conceivable to fix the side end 3a of the rear hood 3 to the vehicle body at a position lower than the upper edge 6a of the vehicle body. There is a problem in that the gap it d pp becomes large, and if left as it is, the appearance is not very desirable.

Furthermore, if this gap 11dll exists, rainwater will flow into this part, so the seal of the fixed part of the side end 3a of the rear hood 3 must be made strong, which is not a very preferable structure.

(Object of the Invention) The present invention has been developed in view of the above problems, and is capable of completely storing the collapsible pillars and the hood below the belt line when the collapsible pillars are folded backwards to form an oven car state. It has a structure that allows the size of the windshield attached to the center of the hood to be large enough to ensure sufficient tangential visibility when the folding pillars are erected and the hood is stretched, and there is a seal between the hood and the vehicle body. The object of the present invention is to provide an upper vehicle body structure that can improve performance.

(Structure of the Invention) The upper body structure of the automobile of the present invention includes a collapsible pillar having a substantially inverted U-shape and both legs rotatably attached to the left and right side walls of the vehicle body, the top of the collapsible pillar, and the top of the front window. In an oven-top type automobile having an open roof and a roof panel spanning between , the foldable car stands up and the roof panel can be spanned between the top of the front window and the first position, and from this position it rotates rearward and is stored in the storage compartment. The front end of the rear hood, which has a windshield in the center, is fixed to the collapsible pillar, and the side and rear ends are fixed to the surrounding area of the storage compartment. When the collapsible pillar is in the first position, the rear hood covers the rear upper part of the collapsible pillar, and the fixing position of the side and rear ends of the rear hood to the periphery of the storage compartment is fixed to the storage compartment. It is set below the upper edge of the vehicle body (i.e., the vehicle belt line), and when the collapsible pillar is in the first position, the approximately inverted U-shaped canopy link placed inside the storage compartment faces the upper edge of the vehicle body. The A7 hood is stretched outward toward the exterior of the vehicle interior by touching the inner surface of the rear hood, and the sealing member attached to the upper edge of the vehicle body is brought into contact with the outer surface of the rear hood stretched toward the exterior of the vehicle interior by the hood tension link. The gap between the upper edge of the vehicle body and the rear hood is closed and sealed, and when the collapsible pillar is rotated from the first position to the second position, the hood tension link is moved inside the storage compartment as the collapsible pillar is rotated from the first position to the second position. It is characterized by being designed to move downward.

(Embodiments) Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1A is a perspective view showing an example of an automobile having an upper vehicle body structure according to the present invention. Near the rear of the door 12, a leg end 13a is rotatably supported by the vehicle body, and a collapsible pillar 13 is attached.

The collapsible pillar 13 is a substantially inverted U-shaped member, and although the right side of the vehicle body is not shown in this figure, both left and right leg ends 13a,
13a is rotatably supported on the left and right side walls of the vehicle body, and the collapsible pillar 13 can be moved from the illustrated state to both leg ends 13a, 1.
It can be rotated backwards around 3a. A roof panel 14 is detachably attached to the top of the collapsible pillar 13 and the top of the front window 11. Further, from the collapsible pillar 13 to the rear vehicle body 18, a V-top 15 is attached which has a windshield 16 in the center. The diagram with this rear hood 15 removed is No. 1B.
As can be seen from this figure, the part of the rear part 17 of the vehicle body covered with the rear hood 15 has a storage area in which the folding pillar 13 and the rear hood 15 are folded and stored when the folding pillar 13 is rotated rearward. A portion 18 is formed. Su17 hood 15
The front end is fixed to the collapsible pillar 13, and the rear end and both side ends are fixed to the periphery of the storage section 18. FIG. 1C is a perspective view showing a state in which the collapsible pillar 13 is rotated rearward and stored in the storage section 18. To rotate the collapsible pillar 13 rearward, first remove the roof panel 14, store it in a trunk room, etc., and then rotate the collapsible pillar 13. As a result, the collapsible pillar 13 can be stored in the storage section 18, and since there is nothing protruding above the belt line, a complete oven car condition can be achieved. For convenience of explanation below, the state in which the collapsible pillar 13 is in the upright position as shown in FIG. 1A or 1B is referred to as the state in which the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, and the state in which the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position as shown in FIG. A state in which the pillar 13 is rotated rearward and stored in the storage portion 18 is referred to as the collapsible pillar 13 being in the second position.

When the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position and the rear hood 15 covers the rear part of the vehicle body, it is not possible to support the rear hood 15 by simply fixing the rear hood 15 to the vehicle body around the collapsible pillar 13 and the storage area 18. If this is not sufficient, a problem will arise in which the rear hood 15 will flap during driving. For this reason, in the structure of the present invention, links and the like for supporting the rear hood 15 to prevent it from flapping are provided 3QG-J inside the rear hood 15. The second section shows the structure for the rear hood overhang such as this link.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the state when the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, with the rear hood 15 removed.

This rear hood overhang structure allows the rear hood 15 to be attached to the collapsible pillar 13.
an upper canopy link 20 having a projecting portion 22 extending from the inside to the outside between the window glass 16 and the storage portion 1;
8 for extending both side ends and the vicinity of the rear end of the rear hood 15 from the inside to the outside, and further includes a periphery canopy link 30 arranged along the periphery of the rear hood 15 and extending the vicinity of the rear end and both sides of the rear hood 15 from the inside to the outside. A pair of reinforcing bands 41 , 42 are fixed at each end to the collapsible pillar 13 and the peripheral canopy link 30 and are routed through the overhang 22 of the top canopy link 20 . This upper canopy link 20 has an approximately inverted U-shape, has an overhang in the center, and has an upper link 21 rotatably connected to the collapsible pillar 13 at both leg ends 23. It consists of a lower link 25.25 which is rotatably connected to the ends of both legs of the link 21 and whose lower end is rotatably connected to the side wall of the vehicle body, while the peripheral canopy link 30
, a pair of rear links 31 having a U-shape toward the rear, the rear ends of which are rotatably connected to both ends of the rear links 31, and the front ends of which are rotatably connected to the collapsible pillar 13. It consists of a front side link 32.32. Furthermore, the connecting portion between the collapsible pillar 13 and the upper link 21 and the connecting portion between the front side link 32 and 32 are reinforced.
First and second support plates 8.9 are provided on the left and right legs of the collapsible pillar 13, respectively. The detailed structure and operation of the upper canopy link 20 and the peripheral canopy link 30 will be described later.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear hood 15 attached to the hood overhang structure. Front end 15 of this rear hood 15
a is fixed to the collapsible pillar 13, and the side end portion 15b and the rear end portion 15c are fixed to the vehicle body around the storage section 17. In order to show these fixed portions, the parts indicated by A-D in the figure are shown. Cross-sectional views are shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D.

FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view showing the joint between the upper front end 15a of the rear hood 15 and the top of the collapsible pillar 13, and the collapsible pillar 13 is made up of a collapsible pillar outer panel 13a and a collapsible pillar inner panel 13b. It has an open cross-sectional structure. Roughly speaking, there is a seal 1 at the front end of this closed cross-section structure.
3 (roof panel 14 to which 1 is attached and spans the top of the collapsible pillar 13 and the top of the front window 11)
The seal 13d comes into contact with the seal 13d to obtain a sealing effect. A front end 15a of the rear hood 15 is fixed to the rear end of the closed cross-section structure by bolts 13e, and the closed cross-section structure is covered from the inside with a garnish 13c.

FIG. 4B is a sectional view showing the attachment portion of the rear end 15c of the rear hood 15. FIG. Outer panel 51 and inner panel 52
A closed cross-section structure consisting of is located at the rear side of the storage section 18,
This closed cross-sectional structure becomes the rear wall of the storage section 18. A hood mounting plate 54 is fixed to the lower surface of this closed cross-sectional structure, and the rear end 15C of the rear hood 15 is attached to this hood mounting plate 54 with bolts 55. A seal 53 is attached to the upper edge of this closed cross-section structure, and this upper edge forms the belt line of the vehicle body. As a result, the rear end 15C of the rear hood 15
is fixed to the vehicle body surrounding the storage portion 18 below the upper edge of the vehicle body (namely, the belt line). If the rear hood 15 is pulled diagonally upward while fixed below the belt line in this way, the gap between the upper edge of the vehicle body and the rear hood will become too large. 13 is in the first position,
The rear link 31 of the peripheral fHJm tension link 30 is located at a position facing the upper edge of the vehicle body, and since the rear hood 15 extends from the inside to the outside of the passenger compartment, the above-mentioned gap can be reduced, and the seal 53 It comes into contact with the rear hood 15 extended by the side link 31 and seals this contact portion. In addition, the rear end 15 of the hood mounting plate 54 and the A7 hood 15
Although a seal is also provided at the joint with c, a double seal is provided by the seal 53 to improve the ability to prevent water from entering the vehicle interior.

FIG. 4C is a sectional view showing the attachment portion of the side end portion 15b of the rear hood 15. A closed cross-section structure surrounded by the fender panel 56 and the cracker panel 58 and reinforced by the reinforcement panel 57 is located on both left and right sides of the storage section 18, and this closed cross-section structure is connected to the left and right side walls of the storage section 18. Become. Furthermore, a tire house outer 59 and a tire house inner 60 that are joined to the lower surface of this closed cross-sectional structure and extend in the width direction inside the vehicle body form a part of the bottom surface of the storage portion 18 .

A hood mounting plate 61 is attached to the inner side wall of the closed section structure.
The rear hood 1 is attached to this plate 61 with bolts 62.
5 side end 15b is attached. A seal 63 is also attached to the upper edge of the closed section structure, and this upper edge forms the belt line of the vehicle body. As a result, rear hood 1
The side end 15b of the housing 1 is also located below the upper edge of the vehicle body.
It will be fixed to the vehicle body surrounding 8. Further, as in the case of FIG. 4B, when the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, the front side link 32 or the leg side of the rear side link 31 of the peripheral canopy link 30 faces the upper edge of the vehicle body. In order to extend the rear hood 15 from the inside to the outside of the vehicle interior, the gap between the upper edge of the vehicle body and the rear hood is reduced, and the seal 63 contacts the extended portion of the rear hood 15 from the outside, sealing this area. do. As a result, a double seal structure can be obtained as in the case of FIG. 4B, and the sealing performance can be improved.

FIG. 4D is a cross-sectional view of the joint between the side part of the collapsible pillar 13 and the front end 15a of the rear width side part.

The collapsible pillar 13 has a closed cross-section structure formed from a collapsible pillar outer panel 13a and a collapsible pillar inner panel 13b, and the front end of this closed cross-section structure is in contact with the windowpane 12a of the door 12, and this A seal 13f for sealing the contact portion is attached, and a front end 15a of the rear hood 15 is fixed to the rear end with a bolt 13g. Garnishes 13C and 13h are arranged on the inside of the single cabin and the rear of the outside of the vehicle interior of the collapsible pillar 13, respectively.

Fig. 5 is a side view of the upper car body groove according to the present invention viewed from the left side of the car body, and Fig. 6 is a front view of this car body structure viewed from the front of the car body. An example will be explained.

As can be seen from FIG. 6, the first support plate 8 is fixed to both leg ends of the collapsible pillar 13 (only the left leg is shown in FIG. 6) by bolts 8a18b, and the first A second support plate 9 is joined to the support plate 8. The lower end joints of the first and second support plates 8.9 are rotatably supported by the vehicle body (specifically, a bracket 66 and a backing plate 65 fixed to the vehicle body) by a shaft 13a, so that the collapsible pillar 13 is this axis 1
It is freely rotatable around 3a to the front and rear of the vehicle body. In addition,
In FIG. 5, only the position of the shaft 13a is shown, and the first and second support plates 8.9 are not shown.

This collapsible pillar 13 and the storage section 1 behind this bar 13
As mentioned above, the rear hood 15 having the windshield 16 in the center is fixedly supported by the periphery of the rear hood 13 and is attached to the periphery of the rear hood 15 as described above. Canopy tension link 2 for tensioning
0.30 are arranged as shown. That is, the projecting portion 22 of the upper canopy link 20 contacts the vicinity of the upper end of the rear window 16 between the upper end of the rear window 16 of the rear hood 15 and the collapsible pillar 13 from inside to project the rear hood outward. . As a result, the collapsible pillar 13 of the rear hood 15
The portion between the front and overhang portions 22 serves as the roof of the vehicle body and does not affect rear visibility. Therefore, the length of the canopy section for storing the rear canopy together with the windshield can be secured, and since the only part that affects the rear visibility is the rear canopy 15 at the rear of the projecting part 22, the rear canopy in this part can be secured. The proportion occupied by the window 16 is increased, and sufficient rearward visibility can be ensured. In other words, by using a part of the hood that is necessary for storing the rear hood 15 as a part of the roof that does not affect rear visibility, the window glass area necessary for rear visibility is secured, and the A-Punker type is also used. Good storability of the rear hood 15 for storage purposes can also be ensured.

Upper link 2 constituting this upper canopy link 20
1 has a substantially inverted U-shape, and its both leg ends 23 are each bent into a 1-shape. The upper link 21 is rotatably supported by the second support plate 9 at this bending point 21a, and the tips 23a of the L-shaped legs 23 are rotatably connected to the upper ends 25a of the lower links 25, respectively.

Furthermore, the lower end 25b of the O link 25 is rotatably connected to a bracket 66 of the vehicle body.

On the other hand, when the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, the peripheral canopy link 30 has a rear link 31 and a front link 32 that are hinged at a connection point 33 as shown in the figure.
is opposed to the upper edge of the vehicle body in the periphery of the storage portion 18, contacts the rear hood 15 from the inside, and stretches it toward the outside of the vehicle interior.

The peripheral canopy link 30 is held in this position by
The front end 32a of the front link 32 is rotatably supported by a second support plate fixed to the collapsible pillar 13, and the rear link 31 is supported by a belt 41.42 (see FIG. 2).
Therefore, as the collapsible pillar 13 is rotated rearward and moved to the second position, the peripheral canopy link 30 is connected and pulled by the top of the collapsible pillar 13. It also moves downward. Note that the fixing positions of the side and rear ends of the A7 top 15 to the storage area periphery are located below the upper edge of the vehicle body (belt line), so the rear window 16 is fixed to ensure rearward visibility. Even if the width of the rear hood 15 is widened, the side hood of the rear hood 15 (119J3I+ shown in Figure 9C)
) can be made sufficiently long, and storage of the collapsible pillar 13 is not hindered by the side hood. Roughly speaking, when the peripheral canopy link 30 moves downward, the bands 41 and 42 that were pulling the A7 side link 31 loosen due to the rotation of the collapsible pillar 13, so the link 30 moves around the connection point 33. Becomes able to refract. For this reason, the peripheral canopy link 30 is bent and stored along the curved surface of the tire house panel 59 forming the lower surface of the storage section 18 at the second position of the collapsible pillar 13. There will be no loss of

As described above, since both the canopy links 20 and 30 are connected to the second support plate 9 fixed to the retractable pillar 13, the retractable pillar 13 can be rotated rearward from the first position shown. When the two-way canopy link 20.30 is rotated together with the collapsible pillar 13, it is stored in the storage section 18 as shown by the two-dot chain line in the figure. The movement of the two canopy links 20, 30 during this time will be explained with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

FIG. 7 is a side view showing only the upper canopy link 20. When the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, the upper link 21 stands upward and pivots to the collapsible pillar 13 at the bending point 21a. This upper link 2
The leg end 23a of the lower link 25 is rotatably connected to the upper end 25a of the lower link 25, and the lower end 25b of the lower link 25 is pivotally connected to the vehicle body. On the other hand, the leg end 13 of the collapsible pillar 13
Since a is pivotally attached to the vehicle body, the collapsible pillar 13 is
When the upper link 21 is pivoted to the collapsible pillar 13 at the bending point 21a, when the upper link 21 is pivoted to the collapsible pillar 13 at the bending point 21a, the upper link 21 is also It is rotated together with the collapsible pillar 13. Therefore, the lower link 25 rotates around the lower end 25b, which is the pivot point to the vehicle body.
As shown in the figure, the pivot point 13a of the collapsible pillar 13 to the vehicle body is located higher than the pivot point 13a of the collapsible pillar 13. Then, while the lower link 25 also rotates in the same direction, the connection point 23a with the upper link 21 is pushed upward (indicated by the arrow ■). Therefore, the upper link 21 rotates in the direction of the arrow (2) together with the collapsible pillar 13, and rotates in the direction of the arrow (2) relative to the collapsible pillar 13 about the bending point 21a. Due to this relative rotation, when the collapsible pillar 13 moves to the second position and is stored in the storage part 18 (shape B shown by 13' in the figure), the upper link can be moved as shown by 21'. It is stored in a state overlapping with the collapsed pillar 13'.

FIG. 8 is a side view showing only the peripheral canopy link 30. Reference numeral 8.9 denotes first and second support plates fixed to the collapsible pillar 13, and the collapsible pillar 13 is pivotally connected to the vehicle body via a shaft 13a at the lower end of the joint of both plates 8.9, and the rear of the plate 9 is The front end 32a of the front link 32 of the peripheral canopy link 30 is pivotally attached to the protrusion 9a. When the collapsible pillar 13 is in the first position, the peripheral canopy link 30 extends substantially horizontally, and in this position, the front link 32 is connected at the connecting point 33 to prevent it from rotating upward any further. A pair of bands 41 and 42 connect the rear end of the rear link 31 to the collapsible pillar 13 so that the rear link 31 and the front link 32 are locked and held in a horizontal state.
(See Figure 2).

From this state, rotate the collapsible pillar 13 backwards and
When moved into position, the first and second support plates 8.
As shown by 8' and 9-, 9 rotates around the shaft 13a and is located in the storage part 18. Therefore, the rear link 31 and the front link 32 also move downward and are located in the storage section. At this time, since the bands 41 and 42 loosen, both links 31 and 32 bend upward in a convex shape around the connecting portion 33, and both links follow the curved surface of the tire house outer plate 59 as shown by 31+ and 32-. It is designed to be stored.

(Effects of the Invention) As explained above, according to the present invention, a rotatable pillar is provided at the front and rear of the vehicle body, and a roof panel is placed between the top of the front window and the top of the front window when the collapsible pillar is erected.
5.It can be attached freely and the rear hood covers the rear of the collapsible pillar, so it can be converted into a regular roof type or an open car type by attaching and removing the roof panel and rotating the collapsible pillar. I can do it. Furthermore, when the collapsible pillar is folded backwards, there is a storage area that stores the collapsible pillar together with the rear hood, so the collapsible pillar and rear hood can be completely stowed below the belt line of the vehicle. , the visibility for the occupants is wide, and the appearance is also improved.

In addition, the front end of the rear hood is fixed to the collapsible pillar, and the side and rear ends are fixed to the vehicle body below the upper edge of the vehicle body around the storage area. Even when the width of the glass is widened, the side flaps of the rear canopy can be made sufficiently long, and when the collapsible pillar is rotated to the second position, the collapsible pillar can be completely retracted into the storage compartment. .

Furthermore, when the collapsible pillar is erected and placed in the first position, the peripheral canopy link is positioned opposite to the upper edge of the vehicle body, and this portion of the rear hood is extended outward from the vehicle body. Since the outer surface of the protruding rear hood is brought into contact with the sealing member attached to the rear hood, the gap between the upper edge of the vehicle body and the rear hood can be closed and sealed at this abutting part. A double seal can be performed in conjunction with the seal at the end fixed to the vehicle body.
Improves sealing performance.

[Brief explanation of drawings]

1A to 1C are perspective views of an automobile having an upper body structure according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1A shows a state in which the rear hood is stretched, and FIG. 1B shows a state shown in FIG. 1A with the rear hood removed. , FIG. 1C shows a state in which the rear hood and collapsible pillar are stored in the storage section, FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a link structure for extending the rear hood in the upper vehicle body structure according to the present invention, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the rear hood attached to the link structure shown in Fig. 2, and Figs. 4A to 4D are the rear hood mounting structure from part A to D in Fig. 3. 5 is a side view of the upper vehicle body structure according to the present invention viewed from the left side of the vehicle body, FIG. 6 is a front view of the upper vehicle body structure according to the present invention viewed from the front of the vehicle body, and FIG. 7 is a , a side view showing the upper canopy link in the structure of FIG. 5, FIG. 8 a side view showing the peripheral canopy link in the structure of FIG. 5, and FIGS. 9A to 9E are conventional FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the upper vehicle body structure in FIG. 11...Front window 13...Folding pillar 14...Roof panel 15...Rear hood 16
...Window glass 18...Storage section 20...
・Upper canopy link 21...Upper link 25...O rear link 30...Peripheral canopy link 31...Rear side link 32...Front side link 1st Al 1st old 1st link 1 No. 981st sc I Fig. 9D

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1) A collapsible pillar having a substantially inverted U-shape and spanning between both side walls of the vehicle body so as to be able to rotate in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle body centering on both leg ends, and the top of the collapsible pillar. and a roof panel extending between the top of the front window and the top of the front window to form a vehicle body roof, wherein a storage portion of the collapsible pillar is formed on the rear side of the vehicle body of the collapsible pillar. The collapsible pillar has a first position where the roof panel can be spanned between the top of the collapsible pillar and the top of the front window to form a vehicle roof, and a first position where the roof panel can be formed between the top of the collapsible pillar and the top of the front window; The front end of the rear hood, which has a windshield in the center, is fixed to the collapsible pillar. and its side and rear ends are fixed to the periphery of the storage section of the vehicle body, so that in the first position, the rear hood covers the rear upper part of the vehicle body of the collapsible pillar, and the rear The fixing positions of the side and rear ends of the hood to the periphery of the storage portion are set below the upper edge of the vehicle body of the storage portion, and when the collapsible pillar is in the first position, the storage portion is fixed to the storage portion. A generally inverted U-shaped hood tension link is provided in the upper edge of the vehicle body, facing the upper edge of the vehicle body and abutting against the inner surface of the rear hood, and extending the rear hood toward the outside of the vehicle interior. A sealing member is attached that contacts the outer surface of the rear hood stretched by the hood link to close and seal a gap between the upper edge of the vehicle body and the rear hood, and the hood link is connected to the collapsible pillar. An upper vehicle body structure for an automobile, wherein the upper body structure of an automobile is configured to move downward within the storage portion as the upper body structure is rotated from the first position to the second position.